Delhi experienced its wettest May ever, battered by four severe storms fueled by excessive moisture and western disturbances. These storms, packing winds up to 82 km/h, have tragically claimed at least 12 lives due to falling trees and collapsing structures.
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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's absence from the 10th Niti Aayog meeting, along with other opposition-ruled states, has sparked political speculation, especially before PM Modi's Bihar visit. The meeting, focused on 'Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat@2047', saw PM Modi advocating for Centre-state collaboration and future-ready cities. While some leaders skipped, PM Modi emphasized 'Team India' for development and promoted tourism.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the e-Admit Cards for the Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2025, scheduled for June 8. Registered candidates can download their hall tickets from upsc.gov.in. Carrying a printed admit card to the exam centre is compulsory, and it must be retained until the final ESE results are announced.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, aiming for a top-two finish for the first time since 2016, will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in Lucknow. Aakash Chopra anticipates a low-scoring affair at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, favoring RCB despite SRH's potential to disrupt the playoff race. Virat Kohli's consistent form bolsters RCB's chances as they seek to regain momentum after a disrupted season.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to meet the family of Shubham Dwivedi, killed in the Pahalgam terror attack, during his Kanpur visit on May 30, following a request from MP Ramesh Awasthi. The family seeks martyr status for Shubham, who was tragically killed in the attack. They hope the Prime Minister will grant their request, honouring Shubham's memory.