Lok Sabha Elections Conclude
The final phase of the Lok Sabha elections takes place on Saturday, wrapping up the month-long voting process. 57 constituencies across eight states and union territories will cast their ballots, with exit polls set to provide insights into the potential formation of the next government.
Assembly Elections in Odisha
42 assembly seats in Odisha will also go to the polls on June 1, as part of the state’s assembly elections. Byelections to 6 constituencies in Himachal Pradesh will be held concurrently.
Kejriwal’s Bail Extension
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s interim bail in an excise policy case ends on Saturday. He has sought a 7-day extension on health grounds, with the regular bail hearing scheduled for the same day.
Prime Minister Modi’s Visit to Kanyakumari
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three-day visit to Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Tamil Nadu’s Kanyakumari concludes today. During his stay, he addressed the nation and participated in various cultural and spiritual events.
Cyclone Asani’s Impact
Cyclone Asani continues to impact Assam, with the disaster management department remaining on high alert. The storm is expected to weaken gradually over the next few days.
Other Notable Events
– The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways announces new traffic rules effective June 1.
– Liquor sales in Bengaluru will be prohibited from June 1 to June 6 due to legislative council elections and Lok Sabha counting.
– Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao plans a three-day ‘Dashabdi Utsavalu’ starting June 1 to mark the 10th anniversary of his party.
– Uttarakhand’s Valley of Flowers reopens to visitors today.
– NASA and Boeing target June 1 for the launch of the inaugural crewed Starliner spacecraft mission.
– The International Quizzing Association (IQA) hosts its annual World Quizzing Championship across multiple cities.
– New York hosts a Bangladesh vs India warm-up match ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
