Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for bringing development to the state. Addressing an election rally in Aligarh, PM Modi said that UP is becoming a hub of self-reliant India and self-reliant Army under BJP’s leadership. He also highlighted the success of the Yogi government’s One District, One Product mission.
A 17-month-old baby from Tiruchengode has received a life-saving liver transplant at a private hospital in Coimbatore. The baby was diagnosed with biliary atresia, a rare congenital condition that affects the bile ducts. The liver transplant was successful, and the baby is now recovering well.
Historian Jon Meacham, who assisted in the drafting of President Biden’s speeches during his campaign in 2020, expressed a sense of reassurance upon seeing images of former President Donald Trump on trial. Meacham emphasized that the appearance of Trump in court signifies the upholding of the rule of law, where even powerful individuals are subject to legal processes regardless of their status.
Russia’s Defense Ministry claims to have captured Novomykhailivka in eastern Ukraine, while Ukraine’s military reports repelling Russian advances in the area. EU foreign and defense ministers met in Luxembourg to discuss ongoing aid to Ukraine and extending sanctions against Iran. The head of Ukrainian military intelligence warns of a worsening situation on the front line in the coming weeks. Despite ammunition shortages, Ukraine continues to fortify its defenses.
Donald Trump’s hush-money trial commenced on Monday, marking the first time a former US president faces a criminal trial. The Manhattan jury will hear opening statements from prosecutors and defense attorneys, with a cast of witnesses expected to testify about Trump’s alleged efforts to conceal extramarital affairs. A conviction could result in a four-year prison sentence, but a guilty verdict would not prevent Trump from running for president again.
A protest on Yale University’s campus over the university’s investment in military weapons manufacturers has resulted in 16 arrests, including students. The protest, which began with protesters setting up tents overnight at Beinecke Plaza, escalated when police blocked off entrances to the plaza and threatened journalists with arrest. Yale University administration, the Yale Police Department, and the New Haven Police Department have been contacted for more information.
Maharashtra’s Sangli Lok Sabha constituency will witness a three-way contest as Congress leader Vishal Patil has defied his party’s directive to withdraw his nomination. Patil will face incumbent MP Sanjaykaka Patil of the BJP and Chandrahar Patil of the Shiv Sena (UBT), part of the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi. Despite requests from the Congress to step down, Patil has refused, leading to potential disciplinary action. The contest has escalated tensions within the opposition alliance, with the Shiv Sena demanding action against Patil’s rebellion.
A pedestrian sustained non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car on Route 2 West in Bozrah, Connecticut. The incident occurred around 11:20 p.m. near Exit 23, leading to a temporary closure of the area while police investigated.
Two individuals sustained injuries while a 2-year-old girl sadly passed away in a car accident that occurred on Sunday evening in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that Delhi’s maximum temperature will reach 40 degrees Celsius within the next three days. Despite this increase, heatwave conditions are not expected. The high temperature is attributed to the upcoming western disturbance, which will have minimal impact on the capital and result in clear skies and no precipitation. The highest temperature recorded so far this summer season was 39.4 degrees Celsius on April 20th.
