An Air India flight faced mid-air door issues. Rahul Gandhi questioned the Election Commission over data handling. DGCA penalized Air India for crew violations. PM Narendra Modi promoted yoga for global peace in Visakhapatnam. Gurgaon police discovered the body of Tanu Rajput, allegedly murdered by her husband and in-laws. Investigations are underway in all these cases.
Delhi experienced a welcome change in weather as rain showers swept through various areas. RK Puram, Dhaula Kuan, and Delhi Cantt saw significant downpours. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert, forecasting rainfall from Friday to Monday. The monsoon is approaching the National Capital Region, with an expected arrival by June 24.
Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of the Election Commission, alleging a lack of transparency and the destruction of vital election data. The EC defended its decision to erase CCTV footage 45 days post-election, citing voter privacy and potential misuse. Officials stated that releasing webcasting footage could compromise voter security and contravene legal provisions, despite claims of promoting democratic integrity.
A dispute has erupted among northern states over the central government’s plan to divert surplus water from the Indus system. Jammu and Kashmir’s chief minister Omar Abdullah opposes redirecting water to Punjab, citing drought-like conditions in his region. This stance has drawn criticism from Punjab’s Congress MP, who emphasised Punjab’s patriotism and contributions to national security.
India’s juvenile justice system faces critical challenges due to overburdened and under-trained Probation Officers (POs). A recent national consultation highlighted the need for more trained professionals, separation of legal and social roles, and improved follow-up care.
Priyanka Kharge, Karnataka minister, announced that the Union government reversed its decision. He received permission for an official US visit. The Ministry of External Affairs issued an NOC after initially denying clearance. Kharge questioned the initial denial and timing. He highlighted Karnataka’s role in national initiatives. He also emphasized the need for answers from the central government regarding the matter.
Sonia Gandhi has strongly criticized the Modi government’s silence on Israel’s actions in Gaza and its strike on Iran, calling it a departure from India’s diplomatic traditions. She accused the government of abandoning its commitment to a two-state solution and failing to condemn Israel’s escalation, urging India to use its diplomatic leverage to promote dialogue and de-escalation in West Asia.
Nitish Kumar, Bihar’s chief minister, has declared an increase to the state’s Social Security Pension Scheme. The monthly pension will rise from Rs 400 to Rs 1100. This benefits elderly citizens, persons with disabilities, and widowed women. The revised scheme starts in July. The government will directly transfer the funds to beneficiaries’ accounts monthly.
Amidst escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, India has initiated the evacuation of all its citizens from Iran. The Indian Embassy in Tehran announced the move on Saturday, providing emergency contact numbers and a Telegram channel for assistance. This decision follows the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ launch of ‘Operation True Promise 3’, targeting key Israeli infrastructure.
Following the tragic Air India Flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has directed Air India to remove three senior officials from crew scheduling roles. The crash, involving a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, resulted in 241 fatalities.
Amid escalating Israel-Iran tensions, India is actively evacuating its citizens from both countries. Israeli Ambassador Reuven Azar affirmed close coordination with India’s MEA for safe evacuations from Israel. Following an Iranian missile strike, India initiated ‘Operation Sindhu,’ airlifting 517 nationals from Iran.