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Aid deliveries are suspended after rough seas damage a US-built temporary pier in Gaza, 3 United States officials say. (AP)

People of Costa community in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh pay tribute to Ashwini Costa, one of the two victims of Pune Car Accident, and demand justice for her.

The Delhi Police will check call records and messages of the two accused arrested in connection with a fire at a neonatal facility here and question the hospital owner's wife, officials said on Tuesday.

They said investigators have already seized the mobile phones of the accused -- Dr Naveen Kichi, the owner of Baby Care New Born Hospital in east Delhi's Vivek Vihar, and Dr Akash, who was on duty at the time of the incident.

A senior police officer privy to the investigation said Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) officials under whose jurisdiction the hospital came will also be questioned.

Birla Group Holdings Private Limited, a promoter of Grasim Industries Ltd, informed the company on May 28 that the shareholding of BGHPL in the company has increased by 4.08% from 19.10% to 23.18%.

-- Cyclone Remal has claimed 27 lives in Aizawl district following landslides.

-- Mizoram Chief Minister has announced Rs 15 crore for State Disaster Relief Fund.

-- Rs 4 lakh announced as ex-gratia to the kin of deceased.

-- Electricity and water supply to be affected due to damage of infrastructure.

- SIT moves High Court seeking cancellation of JD(S) leader HD Revanna's bail.

- The application filed by the SIT is likely to be heard on May 31.

- HD Revanna is on bail in both cases -- a sexual harassment case and a kidnapping case.

Two persons died and over 500 others were injured as heavy rain lashed Meghalaya in the aftermath of Cyclone Remal.

One death was reported from East Jaintia Hills and another in a car accident in East Khasi Hills district.

The relentless downpour in the past 24 hours has affected around 17 villages and damaged several houses, a State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) report said.

Landslides were reported on the Shillong-Mawlai Bypass and at Bivar Road in Oakland, while flashfloods took place in Langkyrding, Pynthorbah, Polo, Sawfurlong and Demseiniong areas, it said.

-- Fire breaks out at a commercial structure in Srinagar's Rajbagh.

-- Firefighting operation is underway.

-- Further details are awaited.

JJ Hospital Dean Dr Pallavi Saple, who is heading the enquiry committee set up by the state government to probe the allegations made against Sassoon hospital doctors, met officials of Pune Crime Branch at CP office.

She says, "Today we did enquiry. We met concerned officers. We got the detailed information from the hospital. After our enquiry, we will file the report to the state government. State government will take action ... Government has asked us to file the report at the earliest. What we enquired remains confidential. We won't be able to comment more on it."

“Right now, rescue operations have been going on. As of now, we have retrieved 13 bodies, their postmortem has been done and are being handed over to families. Teams of NDRF and SDRF are trying to find more people,” says Aizawl's Deputy Commissioner Nazuk Kumar

-- A fire broke out at a warehouse in Shahdara's Khera Khurd village.

-- Four fire tenders at the spot and firefighting operation underway.

One died and 17 others injured in Assam as a storm and heavy rainfall wreaked havoc in different parts of the state due to the impact of Cyclone Remal.

According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, one died and four others injured in Morigaon district. 12 students injured in Dhekiajuli area in Sonitpur district after a tree branch fell on a school bus. Injured were rescued and sent for medical care.

The Assam State Disaster Management Authority said in its report that, one injured due to storm at Palasbari area in Kamrup district.

Up line of Mumbai-Surat section affected due to derailment of 6 wagons of a goods train at point no 117/118 at Palghar yard at around 5:08 pm. Restoration work is in progress. Six Up and 5 Down Dahanu local trains have been cancelled, Western Railway CPRO informs.

Citing the recent fire incident where newborn infants lost their lives, Delhi LG VK Saxena orders a comprehensive ACB probe into the registration of nursing homes in Delhi.

In his note to the Chief Secretary, Saxena said, “I have taken a very stern view in the matter. Though this is a transferred subject, in larger public interest, I am forced to step in, on account of the lack of seriousness on part of authorities entrusted with these responsibilities.”

The ACB probe will assess as to how many nursing homes are functioning without valid registrations and whether those which have valid registration are complying with prescribed norms as provided under Delhi Nursing Homes Registration Act, 1953 and the Rules made thereunder.

At least four deaths and damage to more than 40 houses have been reported in Nagaland in the aftermath of Cyclone Remal.

A seven-year-old boy drowned at Laruri village under Meluri subdivision following heavy rainfall under the impact of the cyclone, while two other drowning incidents were reported from Doyang Dam in Wokha district on Monday.

In Phek district’s Rekizu ward, an elderly man was crushed to death after a wall collapsed.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman interacts with MSMEs and industry in Ludhiana, Punjab on May 28.

Speaking about 45 days payment rule for MSMEs, the Finance Minister says, “The change in Income Tax Act did not come this year, it came in 2023. If you want to change it, something can be done when the new government comes and presents the Budget in July, but that will depend on representations that are submitted. However, changes were made to IT Act as per the requests from MSMEs themselves. If the MSMEs don’t want this rule now, it gets easier to change it and go back to the original one.”

-- An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 SR struck Sumatra, Indonesia with epicentre at depth of 12km.

-- The earthquake struck off the shores of Sumatra island on May 28.

-- No immediate reports of damage.

-- There is no Tsunami threat, concerned agencies have said.

Delhi's Tis Hazari Court extends police custody of Bibhav Kumar for three more days in connection with AAP MP Swati Maliwal’s assault case.

Up line of Mumbai-Surat section affected due to derailment of wagons of a goods train at point no 117/118 at Palghar yard at around 1708 hrs. Restoration work is in progress, informs Western Railway

The CBI has filed a chargesheet against 7 arrested accused including accused Sahajahan Sheikh, his brother Sheikh Alomgir along with others in the case related to attack on ED officers at Sandeshkhali in West Bengal, the Central Bureau of Investigation informed on May 28.

ML Sahu, Deputy Director General of Meteorology, Regional Meteorological Centre (Maharashtra) says, “In the last 24 hours, heatwave conditions prevailed at a few locations in Vidarbha. At 47.1 degree Celsius, Bramhapuri recorded the highest temperature -- it experienced severe heatwave conditions. Nagpur has been very hot too, touching 45.6 degree Celsius - this is the highest ever in the month of May in the last 10 years. Besides this, Akola, Amravati, Yavatmal have been experiencing temperatures around 45 degree Celsius. So, overall Vidarbha is experiencing heatwave conditions."

"Orange alert has been announced even for today, just like yesterday. Yellow alert has been announced for the next two days, as the temperature will drop slightly. Vidarbha will experience dry weather for the next 5 days and a few cities will experience temperatures around 45 degree Celsius. Heatwave conditions will persist.”

"Delhi is dependent on Yamuna River for its water supply, and the inflow of water in Yamuna depends on that amount of water released in the river by Haryana. Over the past few weeks, since the beginning of May, Haryana has stopped releasing Delhi's share of water. Since May 1, Yamuna level in Delhi has been dropping. On May 1, Yamuna level in Wazirabad was 674.5 feet, which has now come down to 669.8 feet. When Haryana doesn't release water, the result is that the water coming to the water treatment plants of Delhi, its amount reduces. This is the reason why several parts of Delhi have been facing the issue of water scarcity over the past few weeks," says Delhi Minister Atishi

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah announced Rs 25 lakhs each for the groundsmen and curators at the 10 regular IPL venues and Rs 10 Lakhs each for those at the 3 additional venues as a token of appreciation.

Delhi Minister Atishi says, "I appeal to all Delhites, whether your area has water shortage or not, please use water supply rationally... Whoever is getting sufficient water, should not use it wastefully. I appeal to everyone to not wash their cars with open pipes... If this public appeal is not effective, then we may have to introduce a fine on excess use of water... Secondly please make sure water is not wasted because of water motors... Delhi is going through an acute heatwave and Haryana is releasing very little amount of water in Delhi..."

Delhi Minister Atishi says, “In the last one week, there has been water crisis in many areas of Delhi... We have taken various steps but because the water level is decreasing constantly, we have to take more steps. The areas which get a water supply for two times will be reduced to once... We are in an adverse condition where Delhi's water supply is being halted by Haryana...”

Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi, organised a Chintan Shivir on Free Trade Agreement Strategy and SOP for Trade Negotiations from 16 to 17 May 2024 at Neemrana, Rajasthan.

The Two-Day Chintan Shivir facilitated discussions on various issues related to negotiations of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) by India, its position and strategy that should be adopted for such negotiations. The attendees also deliberated on standard operating procedures (SoP) for FTA negotiations, capacity building and resource management for trade negotiations as well as certain contemporary issues under modern FTAs such as labour, environment, gender etc.

Over 5 lakh (5,09,688) devotees have visited the 11th Jyotirling Baba Shri Kedarnath in just 18 days of the commencement of the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand

The Yatra arrangements are being continuously reviewed by the District Magistrate of Rudraprayag, Saurabh Gaharwar and all the concerned officials are being instructed to strengthen the arrangements further so that the devotees arriving to visit Shri Kedarnath Dham do not face any inconvenience and trouble.

The Delhi High Court has reserved its order on the bail plea moved by BRS leader K Kavitha in both the cases filed by the CBI and the ED in connection with the excise policy case.

The father and grandfather of the minor accused in the Pune Porsche Crash Case that killed two, have been remanded to police custody till May 31, the Pune District Court said on May 28.

-- Delhi High Court denies regular bail to PFI leader Abubacker.

-- He was arrested after a nationwide crackdown on the organisation.

-- The former PFI chairman E Abubacker was seeking release in connection with the UAPA case.

Rajkot's newly appointed Police Commissioner Brijesh Kumar Jha visits and inspects the TRP Game Zone area fire incident site.

IPS Brijesh Kumar Jha took charge as Rajkot Police Commissioner replacing Raju Bhargava earlier today. Raju Bhargava was transferred

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court summons Delhi Minister Atishi to appear before it on June 29, in relation to a defamation case filed by BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor.

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court's ACMM admits the defamation suit filed by Delhi BJP's Media Dept Head Praveen Shankar Kapoor against Delhi Minister Atishi and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court reserves order on ED's Supplementary chargesheet (prosecution complaint) filed against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in connection with a money laundering case related to Excise Policy case. The Court fixed June 4 for pronouncement of order on cognizance of the chargesheet.

Umar Khalid was on May 28 denied bail by a Delhi court in connecting with the Delhi riots conspiracy case.

British foreign minister David Cameron said on Tuesday an investigation by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) into the Rafah air strikes must be "swift, comprehensive and transparent", again calling for a pause in fighting.

"Deeply distressing scenes following the air strikes in Rafah this weekend. The IDF's investigation must be swift, comprehensive and transparent," Cameron said on X.

"We urgently need a deal to get hostages out and aid in, with a pause in fighting to allow work towards a long-term sustainable ceasefire."

Hyderabad Police received a bomb threat targeting Praja Bhavan, formerly known as Pragati Bhavan, located in Begumpet. Inspector Shoban from Punjagutta Police Station confirmed that the bomb disposal team is currently at the site, conducting thorough verifications.

J J Hospital Dean Dr. Pallavi Saple has arrived at Sassoon Hospital to investigate allegations against doctors related to the recent car accident in Kalyani Nagar involving a Porsche. Dr. Saple stated, "A committee has been formed including me. We have to investigate the incident that happened in Sassoon Hospital regarding the Kalyani Nagar incident. We have to find out whether it was carried out according to the rules or not. We will submit the report to the government."

China has voiced "grave concern" regarding Israel's military operations in Rafah, where an Israeli strike resulted in the deaths of dozens in a displaced persons camp. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning stated on Tuesday, "China expresses its grave concern over the ongoing Israeli military operations in Rafah," and urged "all parties to protect civilians and civilian facilities."

In response to the massive landslide on May 24, 2024, which buried hundreds and caused significant loss of life and destruction, the Government of India has announced immediate relief assistance of $1 million. This gesture of solidarity aims to support the relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction efforts in the affected areas. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) emphasized India's commitment to aiding the friendly people of Papua New Guinea during this tragic time.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court announced on Tuesday the acquittal of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the murder case of his former manager, Ranjit Singh.

The Sirsa-headquartered sect chief, who is already serving a 20-year jail term for the rape of two of his disciples, is presently incarcerated in Sunaria jail located in Rohtak, Haryana.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Arunachal Pradesh, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall. In response, Chief Minister Pema Khandu has urged the people of the state to take all necessary precautionary measures and avoid vulnerable and isolated locations.

The IMD has predicted thunderstorms with lightning and extremely heavy rainfall in isolated places of Papum Pare and West Kameng districts. Additionally, thunderstorms with lightning and very heavy rainfall are expected in isolated places in East Kameng and Pakke-Kessang districts on Tuesday and Wednesday respectively.

Chief Minister Lalduhoma has announced relief measures for those affected by Cyclone Remal within the state. The Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Mizoram, stated that affected individuals would receive assistance amounting to Rs 15 crore, while relatives of victims would be provided with ex-gratia payments of Rs 4 lakhs each.

The Jharkhand High Court postponed the hearing on the bail plea of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren to June 10. The court requested the advocate representing the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to file an affidavit before the said date. Hemant Soren, accused in a land scam case, has appealed for regular bail, and the hearing for this case will now take place on June 10.

Cyclone Remal has wreaked havoc in Assam, causing storms and tragic incidents across the state. A student named Kausik Bordoloi Amphi (17) lost his life in Marigaon, while 12 students sustained injuries in Dekhiajuli due to falling trees.

In Guwahati, uprooted trees in areas like Cotton University and Jyoti Chitraban have fortunately not caused any harm to individuals or buildings. However, power supply disruptions have been reported in lower Assam, including Guwahati.

Himanta Biswa Sarma, addressing the situation, urges everyone to stay indoors until the situation stabilizes. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating relief efforts.

The Delhi High Court has agreed to commence the rehearing of the challenge to the arbitral award against SpiceJet in the case involving Kalanithi Maran and KAL Airways. The proceedings will begin on August 12.

Ten people have died and several others are missing following the collapse of a stone quarry on the outskirts of Aizawl due to incessant rains, DGP Anil Shukla told PTI. Rescue operations are ongoing but are being hindered by continuous rainfall. The heavy rains have also caused landslides, cutting off Aizawl from the rest of the country and disrupting several intra-state highways. All schools in the state have been closed in response to the severe weather.

Maharashtra Labour Minister Suresh Khade has clarified that the blast in the Dombivli chemical factory at Amudan Chemicals occurred in a reactor, not a boiler. The incident, which took place on May 23, claimed 10 lives and injured over 60 people. An expert team from New Delhi will conduct a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause of the blast, Khade informed reporters during his visit to the site on Monday.

This morning, actors Junior NTR and Kalyanram Nandamuri visited NTR ghat to pay tribute to the legendary former Chief Minister of erstwhile Andhra Pradesh and Telugu film icon, NTR, on his 101st birth anniversary.

SpiceJet has issued a strong rebuttal against the claims made by KAL Airways and Kalanithi Maran, refuting their demand for damages amounting to Rs. 1323 crore. The airline asserts that these claims lack legal merit and are merely a reiteration of previously dismissed claims by both the Arbitral Tribunal and the Delhi High Court.

Amid incessant rains, a tragedy unfolded in Mizoram as a stone quarry collapsed in Aizawl, resulting in the loss of five lives, according to police reports. Several others are reported missing in the aftermath of the collapse.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and damage caused by the devastating landslide in Papua New Guinea. In a statement, he extended heartfelt condolences to the affected families and offered prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured. PM Modi assured that India stands ready to offer all possible support and assistance to the affected region.

Cyclonic storm which significantly impacted areas of Kolkata, has moved east-northeastward at a speed of 20 kmph over the past 6 hours. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), it has weakened into a deep depression and was centered at 2030 hrs today.

An earthquake of magnitude 3.1 struck Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, early this morning. According to the National Center for Seismology, the tremor occurred at 6:43 am. There have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Cyclone Remal has significantly impacted many areas of Kolkata, according to Kolkata Police. The cyclone, which moved northwards over Coastal Bangladesh and Coastal West Bengal at a speed of 15 kmph, has caused severe weather conditions, including heavy rainfall and widespread waterlogging.

In a statement on X, Kolkata Police reported, "Many areas of the city have been hard-hit by Cyclone Remal. Our Disaster Management Group personnel and personnel of different police stations have been making efforts all night to remove numerous trees uprooted in the storm to keep traffic moving." The cyclone made landfall on Sunday over the coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh between Sagar Island and Khepupara, near the southwest of Mongla.

One person was injured this morning in a collision between two DTC buses at Naoroji Nagar. According to Delhi Police, the accident occurred as one bus attempted to overtake the other. More details are awaited.

Passengers of IndiGo flight 6E2211 from Delhi to Varanasi were evacuated through the emergency door at Indira Gandhi International Airport following a bomb threat. All passengers are safe, and the flight is currently being inspected.

A fire broke out in Dharavi, injuring six people, according to the BMC. Ten fire tenders reached the scene to combat the blaze. The fire is confined to wooden material and furniture within a structure that is partly ground plus three floors and partly ground plus four floors.

IndiGo flight 6E2211, operating from Delhi to Varanasi, received a specific bomb threat at Delhi airport on Tuesday morning. Following all necessary protocols, airport security agencies relocated the aircraft to a remote bay. All passengers were safely evacuated via emergency exits, and the flight is currently undergoing inspection, according to Indigo.

Passengers on IndiGo flight 6E2211 from Delhi to Varanasi were evacuated at Delhi airport on Tuesday morning after a bomb threat was reported. According to a senior CISF official, a tissue paper, with the word 'bomb' written on it, was found in the lavatory, prompting security agencies to conduct an inspection, but it turned out to be a hoax." The aircraft was moved to an isolation bay for further investigation.

Passengers on an IndiGo flight bound for Varanasi were evacuated at Delhi airport on Tuesday morning following a bomb threat, according to news agency reports. The aircraft has been relocated to an isolation bay as authorities conduct further investigations into the threat.

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