Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared India as a burgeoning global wellness hub under the ‘Heal in India’ initiative, emphasizing yoga’s pivotal role. Addressing a record-breaking gathering in Visakhapatnam, Modi highlighted yoga’s integration into modern medicine, citing AIIMS-Delhi’s research.
In a tragic incident on NH-33 in Hazaribag, Jharkhand, a speeding truck struck a police bike, resulting in the death of constable Nand Kishore Thakur. The accident occurred while Thakur and constable Gajender Singh were patrolling near a toll plaza. Singh sustained injuries and is currently receiving treatment in a Ranchi hospital as authorities search for the truck driver.
In recent Civil Services exams, a complex dynamic exists between EWS and OBC candidates. While OBC candidates initially scored higher in the Mains exams for CS-2023 and CS-2024, EWS candidates ultimately surpassed them in the final results due to better performance in the interview portion.
The central government is formulating a new policy to financially assist states in upgrading their highways, shifting away from declaring them as National Highways. Prime Minister Modi has directed the road transport ministry to develop a model by July end.
Deepak Yadav, a mason traveling home to Baghpat, was fatally beaten on a Delhi-Saharanpur train after a dispute over a seat. The assault, carried out by a group of approximately 20 men, lasted for nearly 10km.
In Aligarh, a Pocso court sentenced Shailesh Manjhi to life imprisonment for the 2020 rape and assault of an eight-year-old girl. Manjhi, who worked near the brick kiln where the girl’s family lived, lured her with a false story before committing the crime.
India has been actively evacuating its citizens from Iran amidst escalating tensions, with over 827 nationals already returned and plans underway to bring back hundreds more. Around 800 Indians have approached the embassy in Tehran for evacuation, with the total number of evacuees expected to exceed 1,100 soon.
Election Commission officials defended the amendment restricting access to poll-day webcasting feeds, citing voter privacy and protection from intimidation. They emphasized that the footage is an internal tool, not for public sharing, aligning with legal obligations to protect voter secrecy.
A judges committee investigating the ‘cash in kothi’ case involving Justice Yashwant Varma has raised suspicions about an unidentified man seen near the burnt currency sacks. The panel suggests this individual may have collaborated with Justice Varma’s staff to remove cash between 1 am and 7 am.
The India Meteorological Department has issued red and orange alerts for extremely heavy rainfall across several states in the coming week. Northwest India is expected to receive significant rainfall from June 21-27, with heavy showers in Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that Operation Sindoor, a response to the Pahalgam attack, was paused only after Pakistan requested a ceasefire, but it is not over. Singh warned Pakistan against supporting terror activities, emphasizing India’s readiness to take action. He highlighted the importance of unity and the armed forces’ commitment to yoga for discipline and focus.