INDIA
IMD Forecasts Below-Normal June Rainfall as Monsoon Progress Slows in India
The normals for the onset and withdrawal of the monsoons are June 1 in the southern part of the country spreading over the whole nation by July 8. IMD now feels that the country as a whole is likely to receive rainfall below 92 percent of the long period average. This comes against the earlier expectation of rainfall being normal during June.
US NSA Sullivan Meets PM Modi to Strengthen India-US Strategic Partnership
"Met US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. India is committed to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership for global good," Prime Minister Modi shared on X following their meeting on Monday evening.
Security Forces Neutralize One Terrorist in Bandipora Encounter, Jammu & Kashmir
According to a statement from a police officer, one terrorist killed. Operation in progress."
Survey Shows Mumbai Continues as India's Priciest City for Expats
Thus, Mumbai slipped to 21 as the most expensive city for expatriates in Asia, while Delhi moved to the 30th position among surveyed locations in the region in Mercer's '2024 Cost of Living Survey'.
We consulted with all before deciding to implement new criminal laws from July 1, says Arjun Ram Meghwal
He outlined that the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita would replace the Indian Penal Code, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Act, the Evidence Act. He informed that preparations, such as requisite training programs and infrastructure development, were already underway so that these new laws could be implemented without hassles.
Government Denies Relaunch of Agnipath Scheme Amid Fake WhatsApp Message
"A #fake WhatsApp message is going around that the Agnipath Scheme had been re-launched as 'Sainik Saman Scheme' with several changes in its review including duty period being extended to 7 yrs; permanent staff raised to 60 per cent & increased income … GOI has taken no such decision," the PIB acknowledged in its handle.
PM Modi Concludes G7 Summit Participation, Returns to Delhi
PM Modi thanked the people and the government of Italy for such a cordial reception given to him during his visit. He stressed that India was very much an active participant on the world stage and added that the G7 Summit gave an opportunity to India to put forth its point of view. He also shared with the audience, through a video link, some of the important moments of the summit.
India Stands Alone in South Asia at Swiss-Hosted Ukraine Peace Summit
Russia, China, and Pakistan are prominent no-shows. India's participation will be led by Pavan Kapoor, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs.
Review of Agnipath Scheme: Efforts to Enhance Recruitment Attractiveness by Group of Secretaries
The BJP-led NDA government has constituted a committee of secretaries from at least 10 ministries, according to reports, in order to review and make the scheme more attractive with increased benefits for the young recruits.
India's Special Flight Mission: Repatriating the Fallen from Kuwait Fire Tragedy
At the directives of Modi, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh landed in Kuwait to liaison with the authorities in host country Kuwait for quick repatriation of the bodies and oversee treatment being given to the injured. The fire took place in a labor housing facility in Mangaf, killing 45 of the 176 Indian workers residing there, while 33 were being treated at various Kuwaiti hospitals.
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