Top Events of the Day
Modi’s Government 3.0 Cabinet to Hold First Meeting on Monday Evening
The inaugural meeting of the third Narendra Modi cabinet is expected to take place on Monday evening at the Prime Minister’s residence on Lok Kalyan Marg. The newly appointed ministers will convene at Modi’s residence at 5 pm. BJP president J P Nadda recently hosted a dinner for those inducted into the new Modi government’s council of ministers.
Jharkhand HC Awaits ED’s Response on Hemant Soren’s Bail Plea
The Jharkhand High Court has directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to submit its response by June 10 regarding the bail plea of former Chief Minister Hemant Soren. The petition, pertaining to a money laundering case linked to a land scam, was presented before the bench of Justice Rongon Mukhopadhyay. Soren has emphasized the need for an expedited hearing.
Telangana HC Hearing on Amaravati Theatre Land Dispute
A two-judge panel of the Telangana High Court is set to deliberate on the government’s appeal concerning the Amaravati Theatre land at Lakdikapul on June 10. The government is contesting a previous ruling that the land, occupied since the 1970s, cannot be deemed “excess” under the Land Ceiling Act. This case challenges the legal interpretation of land possession and the application of land ceiling regulations.
Prajwal Revanna’s Custody Extension Ends
The Special Investigation Team’s (SIT) custody of Prajwal Revanna, whose custody extension ends today by a Bengaluru trial court. Revanna, apprehended on May 31, faces serious allegations of sexual harassment. Additionally, his parents are implicated in a related kidnapping case, further complicating the legal proceedings.
Bhavani Revanna’s Anticipatory Bail Ends
The Karnataka High Court’s provisional anticipatory bail to Bhavani Revanna, the mother of MP Prajwal Revanna, in a kidnapping case intertwined with the sexual abuse allegations against her son ends today. The court has imposed strict conditions on her movements to ensure the integrity of the ongoing investigation, highlighting the judiciary’s commitment to an impartial inquiry.
Opening of Second Phase of Mumbai Coastal Road
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has announced the opening of the second phase of the Mumbai Coastal Road for public use starting June 10. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will oversee the inspection of the northbound tunnel on June 10. The route will become operational from June 11. This development is expected to significantly enhance connectivity from Marine Drive to Bhulabhai Desai Marg and other key junctions.
