Morning Digest | 16 parties confirm participation for the June 12 Opposition meet; Centre to provide air connectivity for Manipur’s hill areas; and more
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16 parties confirm participation for the June 12 Opposition meet
In the very first Opposition meeting, to discuss electoral strategy for the 2024 Lok Sabha election against the BJP, 16 parties have confirmed their presence. Though according to sources, both Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former president Rahul Gandhi might skip the meeting hosted by Janata Dal (United) leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on June 12, citing “scheduling” problems.
Wrestlers’ protest | Naresh Tikait to hold mahapanchayat in Muzaffarnagar today
BKU leader Naresh Tikait said a ‘mahapanchayat’ will be held in Muzaffarnagar’s Soram village today, June 1, to discuss the ongoing protest by wrestlers against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment charges. On a drama-filled Tuesday (May 30), some of India’s best wrestlers accompanied by hundreds of supporters gathered on the banks of the Ganga in Haridwar, threatening to immerse their World and Olympic medals in the holy river, but refrained after being convinced by Khap and farmer leaders who sought five days to address their grievances.
Centre to provide air connectivity for Manipur’s hill areas
The Centre has promised to operationalise air services from the hill districts of Manipur to allow connectivity with the rest of the country, as tribal groups refuse to travel to Imphal airport fearing for their safety. Home Minister Amit Shah assured that supply of essential items in hill areas and helicopter services for emergency needs in Churachandpur, Moreh and Kangpokpi will be ensured.
Case against WFI chief is under consideration, status report will be submitted in court: Delhi police
Prime Minister Modi celebrates BJP's victories in Maharashtra and bypolls, emphasizing unity and development over divisive politics.
Udhayanidhi Stalin urges cadres to launch campaign for securing 200 seats in 2026 Assembly elections
Udhayanidhi Stalin urges DMK members to gear up for 2026 Tamil Nadu elections, aiming for 200 seats.
A.P. Chambers and Tourism Forum urge Police Commissioner to allow round-the-clock access to RK Beach, address safety concerns.
Iran protests violent arrest of students in Kazan, seeks explanations from Russian authorities, demands accountability for incident.
SRMIST hosts IRIS 2024 summit with ASSOCHAM, fostering collaboration between academia and industry for innovation and growth.
Madras High Court directs CBI to probe illegal sale of government land assigned to missionary in Madurai.
An Injured painted stork was rescued by the Fire and Rescue Services personnel near Mullakkadu Beach Harbour in Thoothukudi district on Saturday
UPPL's record byelection win in Sidli boosts confidence for 2025 BTC elections, emphasizing peace-driven development model.
Ashwani Kumar, president of the Federation of Indian Exports Organisation (FIEO), emphasised on the crucial role of efficient port operation in facilitating global trade
Principal Secretary Sandeep Kumar Sultania urges power utilities to increase transformer capacity for higher energy demand in summer.
Space Commission member and former ISRO chairman A.S. Kiran Kumar called upon young technocrats to put in their heart and sweat to make India one among equals in the world in the space sector.