Cambodia Angkor Air (K6) has commenced direct flights between Phnom Penh and Delhi, offering a four-times-a-week service. The new route aims to enhance regional connectivity and facilitate business travel, tourism, and cultural exchange between the two countries.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the CBI on Wednesday in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy case. The arrest came after the Delhi High Court stayed Kejriwal’s bail order in the money laundering case related to the same policy. Following his arrest, Kejriwal’s sugar levels dropped, leading to a brief pause in proceedings as he was taken to a separate room for tea and biscuits.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation related to the city’s excise policy. The arrest followed a court order and Kejriwal’s appearance in court after being produced from Tihar Central Jail.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has approached the Supreme Court, challenging the Delhi High Court’s stay on his bail in the ED case linked to the alleged liquor policy scam. The trial court had granted bail to Kejriwal, but the ED appealed the decision, leading to the stay. The case revolves around allegations of corruption in Delhi’s liquor policy.
Delhi experienced much-needed relief from the scorching heatwave as rainfall swept through various parts of the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in Coastal and South Interior Karnataka, Kerala, Konkan, and Goa over the next five days.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was granted bail by a Delhi court in a money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped excise policy. The AAP hailed the decision as a victory of truth and justice, while the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was given 48 hours to challenge the order in a higher court.
Today’s top news in India covers a range of topics from the political scene to the stock market. The Nifty 50 index experienced a dip due to profit booking, while the government is preparing a new advisory in response to the ongoing heatwave. Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the new campus of Nalanda University in Bihar, signifying a significant milestone for education. Other notable events include the Allahabad High Court dismissing a NEET aspirant’s plea, the Delhi Excise policy money laundering case, and the Aam Aadmi Party’s threat of indefinite fast over Delhi’s water share.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi and surrounding states as a severe heatwave persists, with temperatures reaching 46°C in some areas. The heatwave is expected to continue until June 19, impacting parts of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, and other northern states. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall is forecast for northeastern states, offering some relief from the scorching heat.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heatwave conditions in parts of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, June 16, while an orange alert predicts heatwave to severe heatwave conditions in parts of Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana. Heatwave conditions are likely to persist in several parts of Uttar Pradesh until June 18, with isolated pockets of heatwave in Bihar and Jharkhand on June 16. Meanwhile, the Southwest Monsoon is expected to advance into additional parts of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Northwest Bay of Bengal, Gangetic West Bengal, and Sub Himalayan West Bengal in the next 4-5 days. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast for Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, and Meghalaya, with extremely heavy rainfall possible in parts of Meghalaya and Assam. Scattered light to moderate rainfall is predicted for Gangetic West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha in the next four days.
Several parts of Delhi experienced extreme heatwave conditions on Saturday, with the mercury rising to a staggering 46 degrees Celsius in at least five places. Aya Nagar observatory recorded the highest temperature of 46 degrees Celsius, followed by the Ridge area at 45.5 degrees Celsius. Lodhi Road, Safdarjung, and Palam also witnessed scorching temperatures of 44.7, 44.6, and 44 degrees Celsius, respectively. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), the heatwave is likely to continue till June 16, with strong surface winds prevailing over the region. Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, and Rajasthan have also been experiencing heatwave conditions.
