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Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today.
1. SC to resume its marathon hearings on COVID-19 management from todayA Special Bench of the Supreme Court is scheduled to resume its marathon hearings on COVID-19 management from Monday, following a nearly month-long hiatus after the lead judge, Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, caught the virus amidst a devastating second wave.2. Delhi High Court verdict on Central Vista workA Bench of Chief Justice D.N. Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh reserved the verdict on May 17 after hearing both sides of the parties.3. Bengal yet to give nod to Chief Secretary for central appointment: sourceWest Bengal Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay, whose sudden transfer order from the Centre days before his retirement snowballed into a major controversy, is unlikely to report to the Department of Personnel and Training on Monday, as he is yet to get the nod from the State government, a highly placed source said.4. Supreme Court to hear plea seeking cancellation of Class 12 CBSE and ICSE board examsThe Supreme Court will hear a plea seeking directions to cancel the class 12 exams of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) amidst the surge in COVID-19 cases across the country. "Be optimistic. May be by Monday (May 31), some resolution will be there," a Bench of Justices A.M. Khanwilkar and Dinesh Maheshwari told the petitioner in a hearing on Friday.5. Delhi lockdown relaxation to begin from todayStaggered work hours, frequent testing and monitoring of COVID-19 appropriate behaviour will mark the resumption of manufacturing and construction activities as Delhi reopens partially from Monday, even as other lockdown restrictions continue till June 7.6. Asian Boxing Championships | Amit Panghal, Shiva Thapa, Sanjeet will fight it out in men's finalsDefending champion Pooja Rani (75 kg) notched up a second successive goldwith a comprehensive victory even as the seasoned M.C. Mary Kom (51 kg) signed off with a silver medal at the Asian Boxing Championships here on Sunday.7. First-ever official night session match at Roland GarrosSerena Williams will be part of history again on Monday when she plays in the first French Open night-session match, while her fellow veteran Roger Federer also starts his bid to upset the odds at Roland Garros.8. Coronavirus in India | Numbers and developmentsIndia’s average daily test positivity rate (positive cases identified for every 100 tests) continues to decline. It was 9.4% on May 29, compared to the 13.4% recorded a week earlier. The number of positive coronavirus cases in Indiarecorded in the last 24 hours stands at 1,50,527, taking the tally in the country to 2,80,44,137 at the time of publishing this newsletter. The death toll from the disease stands at 3,29,026. |
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Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today.
1. Seven years of Modi-led NDAPrime Minister Narendra Modi completes seven years in the top job of the country. The ruling-party has decided to refrain from celebrating the occasion. Instead, BJP leader will participate in Covid relief activities in 1 lakh villages2. PM Modi to address the nation via Mann Ki BaatPrime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address the nation through his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat. This will be the 77th episode of the show. The address will be streamed live at 11 a.m. on PM Modi's official YouTube channel, as well as on PMO channel.3. MP junior doctors threaten strike amid COVID-19 outbreakSome 3,000 junior doctors in Madhya Pradesh have threatened to go on strike if their demands like free treatment for them and their families in case they contract COVID-19 are not met by today.4. Assam to provide ₹3,500 every month, other assistance for children orphaned due to COVID-19State Chief Himanta Biswa Sarma said his government will be providing ₹3,500 per month to the caretaker or guardian of every child orphaned due to COVID-19, for their education and skill development. The initiative, to be undertaken under a new programme named Chief Minister's Shishu Seva Scheme, will be launched today.5. Kohli, Sharma to start their gym sessionIndia captain Virat Kohli and his white ball deputy Rohit Sharma will end their seven-day hard quarantine in India on Sunday and are expected to hit the gym for a full workout.6. Mary Kom seeks her sixth gold medal in Asian ChampionshipsSix-time world champion MC Mary Kom (51kg) will seek her sixth gold when she squares off against Kazakhstan's Nazym Kyzaibay in the women's 51kg final of the Asian Boxing Championships in Dubai on Sunday.7. Coronavirus in India | Numbers and developmentsIndia’s average daily test positivity rate (positive cases identified for every 100 tests) continues to decline. It was 8.4% on May 28, compared to the 12.5% recorded a week before. The number of positive coronavirus cases in Indiarecorded in the last 24 hours stands at 1,65,144, taking the tally in the country to 2,78,93,472 at the time of publishing this newsletter. The death toll from the disease stands at 3,25,998. |
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1. SC directs district administrations to upload data on COVID-19-orphaned children by SaturdayThe Supreme Court Friday took note of children who have become orphans due to the COVID-19 pandemic and directed states to provide immediate relief to them.2. Amarinder-Sidhu row: Sonia sets up three-member panelThe panel will meet for the first time on Saturday morning at the party headquarters in New Delhi.3. Held for making racial slur against Arunachal MLA, YouTuber gets police custodyThe 22-year-old will be again produced before the court virtually on Saturday.4. BCCI SGM on Saturday; Board to officially lock in IPL windowRanji compensation could come up informally5. Coronavirus in India | Numbers and developmentsIndia’s average daily test positivity rate (positive cases identified for every 100 tests) continues to decline. It was 10.4% on May 27, compared to the 15.4% recorded a week before. Until May 28, about 17.3% of India’s adult population, 37.5% of the 45-plus population and 42.6% of those aged above 60 years, had been vaccinated with at least one dose. The number of positive coronavirus cases in India recorded in the last 24 hours stands at 1,65,186, taking the tally in the country to 2,77,18,503 at the time of publishing this newsletter. The death toll from the disease stands at 3,22,358. |
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1. Cyclone Yaas | Modi to visit Odisha, West Bengal to review impactOdisha anticipates medium level flood in river Baitarani; alerts 4 districts; Mamata, PM to discuss damage caused by Cyclone Yaas on Friday; Cyclone caused damage amounting to ₹15,000 crore in West Bengal, Mamata says.2. Heavy rain to lash Andamans till May 30: IMDThe archipelago is likely to receive heavy rain of 7- 11 cm at one or two places on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.3. GST Council to discuss tax rate on Covid essentials, compensation to states todayThe GST Council is likely to discuss on Friday a reduction in the tax rate on Covid medicines, vaccines and medical equipment as well as means to make up for the shortfall in revenues promised to States.4. Vice-Chief of Army Staff reviews security situation in LadakhA defence spokesperson said that Lt.Gen. Mohanty, accompanied by General Officer Commanding of the Fire and Fury Corps Lt. Gen. P.G.K. Menon, will visit the forward areas in Ladakh on Friday and Saturday and interact with the troops deployed there.5. Narada case hearing to continue in Calcutta High Court todayThe Calcutta High Court on Thursday adjourned till Friday hearing in the Narada sting tape case, in which two senior West Bengal ministers, an MLA and a former Kolkata mayor were arrested by the CBI.6. Unlock process in Delhi expected to be discussed at crucial DDMA meeting todayLt Governor Anil Baijal, DDMA chairman and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who is vice chairman of the panel, will attend the meeting.7. Poetry meet to kick off e-Kerala literature fest todayOver 50 poets from nearly 10 countries, including Israel and Palestine, will participate in a poetry session, which will kick off the Kerala Literature Festival (e-KLF 2021) on Friday.8. Paytm plans $3 billion-worth initial public offerThe fintech major's board is expected to meet on Friday to discuss the IPO proposal.9. Ford declares 'no production days' on Friday, Saturday at TN plantFord India, the subsidiary of US auto-maker Ford, on Thursday said it would observe 'no production days' on May 28 and 29 following a demand from a section of workers to suspend operations at its facility near Chennai.10. Mary Kom, Saskhi enter final of Asian ChampionshipsOn Friday, five Indian men — Amit Panghal (52kg), Varinder Singh (60kg), Shiva Thapa (64kg), Vikas krishan (69kg) and Sanjeet (91kg) — will fight it out in the semifinals. |
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1. Cyclone Yaas | Very severe cyclonic storm Yaas makes landfall in OdishaThe IMD said that the landfall process of very severe cyclonic storm Yaas has commenced at 9 a.m. The storm was centered about 50 km south-southeast of Balasore in Odisha, it said in a statement on Twitter. The process is expected to take 3 to 4 hours to complete. West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand had evacuated lakhs of people to storm shelters2. Farmers protest todaySamkyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of protesting unions, had announced that farmers will observe May 26 as 'Black Day' to mark the completion of six months.3. Modi to address event to mark Buddha purnimaThe Prime Minister will deliver the keynote address on the occasion of "Virtual Vesak Global Celebrations" on Buddha purnima on Wednesday.4. Newly elected Puducherry MLAs to be sworn in todayThe swearing-in of newly elected MLAs in this Union Territory will be held on Wednesday but the AINRC-led NDA coalition cabinet is yet to take shape, although its leader N Rangasamy has taken oath as the Chief Minister.5. Coronavirus in India | Numbers and developmentsAs on May 24, the 7-day rolling averages of reported COVID-19 cases and deaths in 10 of the 20 major States were seen decreasing. In eight of them, the cases and deaths showed a spike. The number of positive coronavirus cases in India recorded in the last 24 hours stands 2,15,442 taking the tally in the country to 2,71,39,310 at the time of publishing this newsletter. The death toll from the disease stands at 3,11,019. |
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1. Cyclone Yaas: ports on east coast restrict activitiesPorts on India's eastern coast on Sunday restricted shipping activities and asked vessels to vacate anchorages ahead of a cyclonic storm expected to make landfall on Wednesday, port authorities and trade sources said.2. Gujarat begins week-long vaccination driveThe Gujarat government has set a target to cover eight lakh people from the age band of 18 to 44 years during a week-long COVID-19 vaccination drive beginning today.3. Special COVID vaccination drive for 45+ in A.P.The Andhra Pradesh government is undertaking a special three-day drive from today to administer COVID-19 vaccine to those aged over 45 years categorised as 'high-risk' category.4. No Covaxin doses left for 45-plus, healthcare workers in Delhi after May 24: AAP MLAThere will be no Covaxin doses left for those aged above 45, frontline and healthcare workers in Delhi after today, with no clarity on the supply of the next installment from the Centre, AAP MLA Atishi said on Sunday.5. Farmers to gherao Hisar commissioner's officeThe SKM said its members will gherao the Hisar commissioner's office "to demand registration of a police case against Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and police personnel who violently attacked the farmers".6. Nepal’s Opposition to file writ petition against House dissolutionNepal’s Opposition alliance postponed the registration of a writ petition in the Supreme Court and will file it today against the "unconstitutional" dissolution of the House of Representatives by the President.7. European Championship: India's Olympic-bound shooters to shoot in MQSAs many as eight Olympic-bound Indian shooters, including some of the country's biggest medals hopes in Tokyo, will be seen in action in the European Championship Osijek, Croatia.8. India assured of seven medals at Asian Championships as women face depleted competitionA crucial test of preparations for Olympic-bound boxers, the Asian Championships get underway in Dubai with India already assured of podium finishes after seven women boxers entered the semifinals due to small size of their respective draws.9. Coronavirus | Latest numbers and developmentsThe number of positive coronavirus cases in India recorded in the last 24 hours stands 2,22,704, taking the tally in the country to 2,67,51,681 at the time of publishing this newsletter. The death toll from the disease stands at 3,03,751. |
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1. Education Ministry calls crucial meet on class 12 boards, entrance examsThe Ministry of Education (MOE) has called a crucial meeting on Sunday to decide on pending Class 12 board exams and subsequent entrance examinations that were postponed due to the second wave of COVID-19, Union Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said.2. Assam to introduce cow protection billAssam Governor Jagdish Mukhi said the State government would introduce a cow protection bill in the next Assembly session.3. Delhi Police special cell arrests Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar and his associateA Delhi court had issued non-bailable warrants against two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar and six others in connection with the Chhatrasal Stadium brawl that led to the death of a wrestler.4. Nepal Opposition to take political, legal steps against Parliament dissolutionIn a joint statement issued at the end of a meeting called to discuss the matter, the Opposition leaders expressed their commitment to “defend the constitutional rights of Nepali citizens achieved at the end of years of political struggle.”5. Volcano erupts near Congolese city of GomaCongo’s Mount Nyiragongo erupted for the first time in nearly two decades, turning the night sky a fiery red and sending lava onto a major highway as panicked residents tried to flee Goma, a city of nearly 2 million.6. Indian boxing team reaches Dubai for Asian Championship after delayed landing of flightThe tournament starts on Monday with the draws lined up for Sunday. It is the only major competition that the boxers will get before the July-August Olympics given the COVID-19 restrictions in place around the globe.7. Coronavirus | Latest numbers and developmentsThe number of positive coronavirus cases in India recorded in the last 24 hours stands 2,27,595, taking the tally in the country to 2,65,12,664 at the time of publishing this newsletter. The death toll from the disease stands at 2,98,777. |