Heatwaves drive up power demand in North India to all-time high
Due to the prolonged heatwaves in the region, the power demand in North India reached a record high of 89 GW (89,000 MW) in a single day. To meet this demand, around 25%-30% of power had to be sourced from outside the region, as stated by the Power Ministry on Tuesday. Most states in the northern region are experiencing severe heatwaves, with Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh recording a maximum temperature of 47.6 degrees Celsius.
Bomb threats create chaos at 41 airports across India
41 airports across the country received email threats warning of bombs on their premises, which were later confirmed to be hoaxes. The threats were received by airport directors on Tuesday, with the sender claiming explosives were hidden in the airports and would soon explode. All airports formed Bomb Threat Assessment Committees and deemed the threats as non-specific or false alarms.
PM set to inaugurate Nalanda University; positive impact expected, says interim VC
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bihar’s Nalanda University for the inauguration of its new campus is considered a historic event by the university’s interim vice-chancellor Professor Abhay Kumar Singh. The visit is expected to enhance the university’s international reputation, with students from 26 countries currently enrolled at the institution.
Installation of Kavach system delayed despite increasing accidents
The recent accident involving the Sealdah Kanchanjunga Express, which resulted in 10 fatalities, has once again highlighted the delay in implementing Kavach, an automatic train protection system, across India’s rail network. The incident, which occurred in West Bengal, emphasized the urgent need for improved safety measures in the country’s railway system.
U.P. cattle transporter succumbs to injuries after alleged attack
Saddam Qureshi, the sole survivor of an alleged attack on three cattle transporters in Chhattisgarh earlier this month, has passed away from his injuries. The incident, which claimed the lives of two other transporters, has raised concerns about the safety of individuals involved in the cattle transportation business.
Railways retracts human error claim in train collision; death toll rises to 10
The death toll from the collision between a goods train and the Sealdah Kanchanjunga Express has risen to ten, with a child succumbing to injuries at a medical facility. The Railways initially attributed the accident to human error but later acknowledged the malfunction of the automatic signalling system along the route.
Uttar Pradesh leads in complaints to National Commission for Women
Uttar Pradesh has recorded the highest number of complaints to the National Commission for Women this year, followed by Delhi and Maharashtra. Despite its relatively low number of complaints, Manipur has also reported incidents of crimes against women to the commission. Uttar Pradesh accounted for more than half of the total complaints received by the NCW in 2024.
Court seeks NIA’s response on MP’s oath-taking date
A Delhi court has requested the National Investigation Agency to provide information on the date when Sheikh Abdul Rashid, also known as Engineer Rashid, is scheduled to take oath as a parliamentarian. The court’s directive came during a hearing on Mr. Rashid’s interim bail plea, as he seeks permission to participate in parliamentary proceedings.
Congress plans strategy meetings for upcoming state elections
Following the success in the Lok Sabha elections, the Congress has announced a series of strategy meetings for Maharashtra, Haryana, Jharkhand, and Jammu and Kashmir, where Assembly polls are expected later this year. Party leaders, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former chief Rahul Gandhi, will be meeting with state leaders to discuss election preparedness.
BJP enhances coordination with allies ahead of Lok Sabha session
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh convened a meeting with senior Ministers and National Democratic Alliance allies in New Delhi to ensure coordination among government partners ahead of the upcoming Parliament session. The meeting aimed to fine-tune the President’s address to both Houses of Parliament and strengthen collaboration among alliance members.
Jaishankar to visit Colombo on June 20
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to visit Colombo on June 20, marking his first official visit to a neighboring country since the NDA government assumed office in India. During the visit, projects jointly undertaken by India and Sri Lanka will be reviewed, as confirmed by Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s electoral bid in Wayanad energizes UDF
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s decision to contest the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat has invigorated the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala, while causing concern for the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The move is expected to boost the Opposition’s prospects in future elections and strengthen the UDF’s position in the state.
CDS unveils blueprint for cyberspace warfare
The Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan released India’s first joint doctrine for cyberspace operations, recognizing the critical role of cyberspace in modern warfare. The doctrine will guide armed forces commanders in conducting cyber operations in today’s complex military environment, as announced by the Defence Ministry.
Prajwal Revanna remanded into judicial custody
Former Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, facing allegations of rape in three cases, has been remanded into judicial custody for 14 days by a Special Court. The SIT has taken him into custody in two rape cases, with another case pending against him.
PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ to resume on June 30
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the resumption of his monthly radio broadcast ‘Mann Ki Baat’ starting from June 30 and encouraged people to share their ideas and suggestions for the program. The broadcast had been on hiatus since February 25 during the Lok Sabha elections.
Tourists evacuated from landslides-hit areas in Sikkim
Fifteen more tourists were rescued from Lachung and surrounding regions in Sikkim’s landslides-affected Mangan district on June 18. This evacuation follows the rescue of 64 tourists from Lachung the previous day, as efforts continue to ensure the safety of individuals in affected areas.
Israeli intelligence warned of Hamas plans before attack
An Israeli intelligence brief issued before Hamas’s October 7 attack had alerted military officials to the Palestinian group’s preparations for the assault. The brief, prepared by the Israeli military’s signals intelligence unit in September, highlighted the imminent threat posed by Hamas, which ultimately led to the escalation of conflict in the Gaza Strip.
US government sues Adobe over subscription plan practices
The U.S. government filed a lawsuit against Adobe, accusing the software company of misleading consumers by enrolling them in subscription plans without adequate disclosure of terms. The government alleged that Adobe concealed important details in fine print and made it difficult for subscribers to cancel their plans, leading to consumer harm.
