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A series of heart-wrenching accidents in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Pune have resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. In Punjab’s Mohali, a speeding BMW fatally struck a biker, injuring two others who remain in critical condition. The accident occurred on the Zirakpur Patiala Highway when the BMW collided with the bike, trapping it between a parked truck and the car. The victims, Sahib, Sumit, and Rajveer Singh, were rushed to a nearby hospital where Sahib succumbed to his injuries. In Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda, two individuals lost their lives in a collision involving a Toyota Fortuner SUV and a motorcycle. The incident unfolded as the convoy of BJP Lok Sabha candidate Karan Bhushan Singh passed by the accident site. While the police seized the car, they have yet to confirm whether Singh was in the Fortuner at the time of the crash. Earlier, in Pune, two IT professionals from Madhya Pradesh, Ashwini Koshta and Aneesh Awadhia, died in an accident that occurred on May 19 in Kalyani Nagar.

The seventh and final phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections will take place on June 1st, with 57 constituencies across eight states and union territories going to the polls. These include all four constituencies in Himachal Pradesh, all 13 constituencies in Punjab, and the single constituency in the union territory of Chandigarh.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its alleged arrogance during a meeting with traders in Ferozepur, Punjab. Kejriwal accused BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, of thinking that they were responsible for creating the universe. He urged the people of Punjab to vote out the BJP in the upcoming elections to preserve democracy and the Constitution, which he claimed were under threat. Kejriwal also alleged that the BJP was conducting the elections in a dictatorial manner.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will commence the BJP’s Lok Sabha election campaign in Punjab, while Cyclone Remal forms in the Bay of Bengal, potentially affecting Odisha. Banks across India will remain closed for Buddha Purnima. The Poco F6 and Poco F6 Pro will be launched in India on May 23. The IMD has issued a red alert for Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan due to extreme heat conditions.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe heatwave warning for parts of Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, and West Uttar Pradesh in the next 24 hours. Jodhpur and Bikaner are under a red alert, while Pilani could experience temperatures above 48 degrees Celsius in the coming days. Heatwave conditions are also likely in isolated pockets of East Uttar Pradesh, Jammu division, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, northeast Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, and north Madhya Maharashtra from May 21 to 25.

In a strategic move, IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with SLRV Hotels Pvt Ltd to establish a Crowne Plaza hotel in Amritsar. The Crowne Plaza Amritsar Airport, scheduled to open in late 2028, will comprise 136 well-appointed rooms. This marks IHG’s fourth Crowne Plaza property in Punjab and the first in the holy city of Amritsar. Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, renowned for its exceptional service and upscale offerings, will continue its tradition of delivering seamless experiences for business and leisure travelers alike.

Alcohol storage limits vary across northern Indian states, ranging from strict bans in some states to specific limits in others. Delhi residents can store up to 18 liters of alcohol, while Maharashtra requires a license for alcohol consumption and transportation. Haryana sets specific quantities for different types of alcoholic beverages, including IMFL, beer, rum, vodka, and wine. Punjab allows limited quantities of IMFL, beer, foreign liquor, domestic liquor, and brandy. Uttar Pradesh permits storage of 1.5 liters of foreign alcoholic beverages, 2 liters of wine, and 6 liters of beer. Rajasthan allows up to 12 bottles or 9 liters of IMFL, while Jammu and Kashmir permits 12 bottles of IMFL and 12 beer bottles. Himachal Pradesh has a high limit, allowing 48 beer bottles and 36 whisky bottles to be stored at home.

Indian Army personnel successfully engaged a suspicious Pakistani drone infiltrating the airspace near the Line of Control in Rajouri district. Despite a thorough search, no suspicious items were discovered on the ground. Another flying object was observed near Poonch, but no findings were made. Meanwhile, the Border Security Forces recovered a China-made DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone in Amritsar, following a tip from intelligence. This discovery follows another drone-related incident in Amritsar, where a drone was used to transport suspected heroin.

Punjab politicians, including Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Charanjit Singh Channi, Sukhjinder Randhawa, Ravneet Singh Bittu, and Gurmeet Singh Khuddian, submitted their nomination papers for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on June 1. Notably, radical preacher Amritpal Singh, currently detained in Assam’s Dibrugarh jail under the National Security Act, had his nomination papers filed by his representative from the Khadoor Sahib seat as an Independent. Additionally, Aam Aadmi Party’s Raj Kumar Chabbewal and Congress’ Yamini Gomar filed their nominations from Hoshiarpur, while SAD’s Mohinder Singh Kaypee, Congress’ Charanjit Singh Channi, and BJP’s Sushil Rinku filed theirs from the Jalandhar constituency.

A 19-year-old man named Bakshish Singh was killed in an attack following an alleged sacrilege incident at a gurdwara in Ferozepur, Punjab. According to police, Bakshish allegedly tore pages of the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book of Sikhs, and tried to flee. He was caught by villagers, who thrashed him, leading to his death. The police have filed an FIR against Bakshish for sacrilege, while his father has requested the police to also register a case against those responsible for his son’s death. Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh has condemned the incident and called for a social and religious boycott of the accused’s family.