Top Events of the Day:
- Jammu & Kashmir and Haryana Assembly Election Results: The results of the assembly elections will be announced today.
- National Film Awards Ceremony: The 70th National Film Awards will be held at Vigyan Bhawan, Delhi.
Big News from Yesterday:
American Scientists Honored with Nobel Prize in Medicine: American scientists Victor Ambrose and Gary Ruvkun received the Nobel Prize in Medicine for their discovery of micro RNA. Their 1993 discovery revealed how cells form and function in the body. Without micro RNA, human tissues cannot develop, and mutations can lead to severe diseases.
Principal Accused of Sexual Abuse in Surat Ashram: In a tribal ashram in Surat, 35 female students accused the principal, Yogesh Patel, of sexual abuse. The students reported that the principal entered their rooms at night and watched them bathe. Police are investigating the matter, and some students have undergone medical tests.
CBI Chargesheet in Kolkata Gang Rape Case: The CBI has filed a chargesheet in the gang rape and murder case of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata. The investigation revealed that the accused, Sanjay Roy, was involved. Doctors’ hunger strike continues for the third day, with demands placed before the government.
Five Deaths at Chennai Air Show: Due to heavy crowds and extreme heat, five people died at the Chennai Air Show. The opposition accused the state government of poor management and failure to provide even basic amenities like water.
Maldives President Meets PM Modi: Maldives President Mohammed Muizzu met with Prime Minister Modi and assured that the Maldives’ policies would not threaten India’s security. A discussion was also held on a $400 million currency swap agreement to strengthen ties between the two nations.
Ratan Tata in Good Health: Ratan Tata dismissed reports of his hospitalization, stating that he had gone for a routine check-up and is in good health.
Important News of the Day:
- Politics: Rashid said no I.N.D.I.A.-PDP government should be formed until statehood is restored. Omar Abdullah accused BJP of manipulating engineers for its benefit.
- Crime: A 10-year-old girl was raped and murdered in Bengal. CCTV footage showed the suspect on a bicycle, which police confirmed was used for the kidnapping.
- National: Lalu Yadav and nine others were granted bail in the Land for Job case. Tejashwi Yadav claimed the case is baseless and they are sure to win, accusing the central government of misusing agencies.
- National: In Raebareli, a dumper driver abandoned his vehicle after dumping mud on the train tracks. The train’s pilot applied emergency brakes. This is the sixth such incident in 52 days.
- National: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal promised that all roads in the city will be repaired before the elections. He wrote a letter to the CM and Atishi confirmed that tenders have been issued.
- National: Home Minister Amit Shah held a meeting with eight chief ministers to discuss Naxalism. He revealed that 194 Naxals were killed this year in Chhattisgarh and urged young people to lay down their arms.
- National: ED raided the house of an AAP MP in Punjab, discovering a connection to foreign transactions. Manish Sisodia criticized Prime Minister Modi for giving “free reign” to the ED.
- International: Hezbollah attacked the Israeli city of Haifa, injuring 10 people. A military base was also targeted, and an Israeli soldier was killed in Lebanon.
Leave a Reply