Students at a government engineering college in Banka, Bihar, fell ill after finding what appeared to be snake pieces in their dinner. The incident sparked outrage and prompted the college administration to take swift action, including replacing the food vendor and implementing a new food safety rule. This incident comes amidst a string of similar food safety concerns across India, highlighting the need for stricter regulations and vigilance.
Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain secured a silver medal at the Grand Prix Usti nad Labem in the Czech Republic after losing a close bout against China’s Li Qian in the women’s 75kg category. This follows Borgohain’s bronze medal win at the Tokyo Olympics and her qualification for the Paris Games.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has joined Elon Musk in expressing concerns over the security of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in India, calling them a ‘black box’ and raising questions about transparency in the electoral process. Gandhi’s statement came in response to Musk’s tweet advocating for the elimination of EVMs due to potential hacking risks. The controversy has sparked debate on the reliability of EVMs and the need for greater transparency in Indian elections.
The 17th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme is set to be released on June 18, with Rs 20,000 crore benefitting 9.3 crore farmers across India. The scheme, which provides financial assistance to eligible landholding farmer families, aims to support their agricultural expenses and domestic needs. Learn how to apply for the scheme and discover key details about eligibility and disbursement.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sidestepped a question about inviting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the 2025 G7 Summit in Canada, highlighting the ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two countries stemming from allegations of Indian involvement in the killing of a Khalistani leader on Canadian soil. While acknowledging the importance of working with India on key issues, Trudeau declined to provide specifics about the ongoing investigation into the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was designated a terrorist by Canada.
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.
AirlinePros International has been appointed as the General Sales Agent (GSA) for Nile Air in India. This partnership aims to enhance Nile Air’s sales and customer support in India, which is now the third-largest aviation market globally. AirlinePros will provide extensive services, including sales, marketing, promotions, and customer support, to boost Nile Air’s presence in India. They will facilitate ticket sales, conduct campaigns, and assist local travel agencies and partners.
The Southwest monsoon has arrived earlier than forecasted in some southern states of India, including Kerala and Maharashtra. While northern states eagerly await the onset of monsoon, most of the southern and north-eastern states have experienced continuous rainfall over the past few days. In the coming days, the monsoon is expected to advance further into Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, and Bihar. Meanwhile, heatwave conditions are predicted in parts of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi until June 18.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the G7 Summit in Apulia, Italy, as an Outreach Nation. During the Summit, he met with various world leaders, including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Japanese PM Kishida, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, US President Joe Biden, King of Jordan Abdullah bin Al Hussein, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, Pope Francis, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron, UK PM Rishi Sunak, Brazil President Lula, Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The discussions focused on a range of issues, such as global growth, sustainability, defense, technology, semiconductors, clean energy, digital technology, infrastructure, cultural linkages, commerce, energy, defense, telecom, biofuels, food processing, critical minerals, bilateral relations, Ukraine hostilities, diplomacy, peace, dialogue, innovation, research, youth, semiconductors, trade, and defense sector cooperation. PM Modi emphasized the importance of impactful solutions for the global community and a better future for generations to come.
Today, June 15th, marks several significant events on the global stage. The G7 Summit in Italy concludes today, while the Global Peace Summit on Ukraine commences in Switzerland, with India expected to participate. Additionally, India faces Canada in a thrilling T20 World Cup match in the USA.
