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.
Pakistan refuted Indian media claims of requesting a ceasefire during the recent military standoff, asserting it responded decisively to Indian actions. Islamabad stated that de-escalation occurred only after interventions from the United States and Saudi Arabia, who conveyed India’s willingness to halt hostilities if Pakistan reciprocated. While valuing peace, Pakistan affirmed its right to respond to any aggression.
A Royal Navy F-35 fighter jet remains grounded at Thiruvananthapuram airport due to a persistent hydraulic issue. Despite ongoing efforts by engineers from the aircraft carrier, the snag has not been resolved. There are plans to move the jet to a hangar, as specialized teams from the UK and the US are expected to inspect it, potentially extending its stay.
Following unsuccessful attempts by ONGC’s crisis management team, three well control specialists from Cudd Well Control, US, have initiated intensive site preparations to contain a massive gas blowout at ONGC’s Rudrasagar rig in Assam. The US team’s deployment marks a critical escalation in efforts to manage the situation, which has led to the evacuation of 350 families.
Mumbai police arrested Bilal Teli, a 22-year-old from Mangaluru, for trespassing and attending classes at IIT Powai without authorization. Teli stayed on campus from June 4th, attending lectures until a professor asked for his ID, leading to his apprehension. He admitted to illegally staying on campus to attend engineering lectures, despite not being a student.
To facilitate the implementation of the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI), the Centre has formed a committee headed by former Isro chief K Radhakrishnan. Tasked with resolving implementation issues and harmonizing existing protocols, the 18-member committee includes directors from leading institutions and chairpersons of bodies like UGC and AICTE.
A Financial Action Task Force report reveals Pakistan’s alleged attempts to procure missile equipment by mislabeling shipments, raising concerns about its commitment to preventing weapons proliferation financing. The report links the importer to Pakistan’s National Development Complex.
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah criticized the “dual power structure” in Jammu & Kashmir, blaming it for slow development. He warned that the party might approach the Supreme Court if statehood isn’t restored soon. Sajad Lone supported the demand for statehood but criticized the NC’s governance and concentration of power within the Chief Minister’s Office.
A recent study reveals that nearly 20% of Indian households have all adults classified as overweight, while 10% are obese. States like Manipur and Kerala show over 30% of households with all adults overweight. Researchers emphasize the need for family-centered obesity prevention strategies, as obesity clusters within families significantly increase the risk of non-communicable diseases like diabetes and heart conditions.