Monday, June 09
The government has approved the relocation of Gurgaon's Kherki Daula toll plaza on NH-48 to Pachgaon, beyond Manesar, easing commutes for many. This move, long demanded by locals since 2014, will also exempt Delhi-Manesar travelers from tolls. The new plaza will use a Multi Lane Free Flow system to prevent congestion.
Manipur is facing renewed unrest following the arrest of a key Meitei leader, leading to violent protests and internet shutdowns. Chirag Paswan has confirmed his candidacy for the Bihar assembly polls, aiming to fulfil his father's vision. Germany is reviving Cold War-era bunkers amid rising fears of potential Russian aggression in Europe.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday said that we are celebrating 11YearsOfSashaktNari--a transformative journey that has empowered crores of daughters, sisters, and mothers across the country, elevating them to new heights of self-confidence, self-reliance, and leadership, according toa CMO statement.
In Alwar, a shocking incident occurred at ESIC Medical College where a 32-year-old woman, recovering from a tubectomy in the surgical ICU, was allegedly raped by a nursing staff member. Following the husband's complaint and the woman's disclosure, police have registered a case, and the accused, Subhash Ghithala, has been barred from the hospital.
Union Minister Chirag Paswan addressed concerns about his chief ministerial ambitions in Bihar. He clarified that if he contests the upcoming assembly elections, it would be to strengthen the NDA's position. Paswan dismissed suggestions of internal rifts within the NDA. He predicted a strong NDA government under Nitish Kumar's leadership after the elections.
The Allahabad High Court has instructed UPPCL to restore power to SP MP Zia Ur Rehman Barq's house, deeming the Rs 1.91 crore fine for alleged electricity theft as arbitrary. The court noted the assessment period exceeded statutory limits, directing Barq to deposit Rs 6 lakhs to maintain his appeal.
Following a stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium that resulted in 11 deaths and 75 injuries during RCB's victory parade, the Karnataka government has suspended five senior Bengaluru police officers, including the police commissioner. CM Siddaramaiah ordered the arrest of top officials from RCB, DNA, and KSCA, alleging criminal mismanagement.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated infrastructure projects worth Rs 44,000 crore in Jammu and Kashmir, including the Chenab and Anji bridges. He also flagged off two Vande Bharat Express trains between Katra and Srinagar, significantly improving rail connectivity to the Kashmir Valley. The USBRL project establishes all-weather rail connectivity, aiming to transform regional mobility and improve socio-economic integration.
India has been elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the 2026-28 term. External affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar expressed India's dedication to promoting development issues. Along with India, several other nations, including Australia, China, and Norway, were also elected to the council, which is responsible for coordinating the UN's work on various global issues.
