National News Updates

A man died and six were rescued after a fire on the third floor of the Central Revenue building in Delhi's ITO area. The Delhi Fire Service deployed 21 fire tenders, rescuing five men and two women.

The Supreme Court ruled that advocates are not liable under the Consumer Protection Act for service deficiencies, clarifying that the act targets unfair business practices and is not intended to cover professional services. While advocates can't be sued under this act, they remain liable for professional negligence through ordinary legal processes.

A little over a month after he revealed he had cancer, veteran BJP leader and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi passed away at the AIIMS in Delhi on Monday.

A severe dust storm in Mumbai caused multiple injuries and disrupted flights, with a major incident at a petrol pump trapping many. Flight operations were halted for over an hour, and the city braces for more adverse weather.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, at a rally, claimed the Modi wave is now a 'tsunami' with visible nationwide support. He highlighted BJP's developmental strides and criticized Congress and SP for alleged historical scams and opposing Ram Mandir, positioning the election as a choice between 'Ram devotees and traitors'.

Nepali mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa has achieved an unparalleled milestone, setting forth Mount Everest for a record-breaking 29 times.

Social activist and Padma Shri awardee Birubala Rabha passed away at 75 due to oesophageal cancer. She was known for her fight against witch-hunting and her significant contributions to social reform in Assam.

Jaipur International Airport was put on high alert after receiving a bomb threat via email, leading to extensive searches by CISF and other security teams. No explosives were found, and similar threats targeted 12 other Indian airports.

Four hospitals in Delhi received bomb threats via email, prompting a swift security response with searches, sniffer dogs, and bomb disposal units. The threatening emails claimed a group named 'Court' was responsible. No explosives have been found yet.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the Congress for their stance on Pakistan and Kashmir, asserting PoK is part of India, destined for reclaim. At a rally, he highlighted the BJP's achievements like abolishing Article 370, promoting border security, and advancing public health with widespread vaccinations. He contrasted this with opposition parties' actions, accusing them of vote bank politics and neglecting national interests.

The Badrinath temple in Uttarakhand reopened for devotees, marking the start of the Chardham Yatra. The event featured traditional vedic chants and attracted numerous devotees, despite rain. The Chief Minister greeted attendees, and significant online registrations were noted compared to last year.

In a big relief for the Aam Aadmi Party, the Supreme Court granted interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal in the alleged excise policy case till June 1st. While Kejriwal is allowed to campaign for Lok Sabha Elections 2024, the top court has set six conditions for the interim bail.

Renowned Punjabi poet and writer Surjit Patar passed away at 79 due to a heart attack. Esteemed for his contributions to Punjabi literature, he was honored with the Padma Shri in 2012 and served as president of the Punjabi Sahit Akademi.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was released from Tihar Jail after the Supreme Court granted him interim bail in the excise scam case. He had been incarcerated for 40 days following his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate on March 21.

In Chhattisgarh's Bijapur, 12 Naxalites were killed by security forces during an anti-Naxal operation, marking a significant success in the ongoing conflict. This incident is part of a larger trend of increasing clashes in the area.