Interpol, at India's request, has issued a Silver notice to monitor Shubham Shokeen, a former French embassy officer involved in visa fraud, to track illicit assets globally. Shokeen allegedly collected illegal payments for Schengen visas and acquired Dubai properties with the proceeds. India has also secured a Silver notice against Amit Madanlal Lakhanpal for cryptocurrency fraud.
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Pune police arrested Dr. Ajay Taware, previously suspended from Sassoon General Hospital, in connection with a 2022 kidney transplant case at Ruby Hall Clinic. Accused of misusing his position on the Regional Authorisation Committee to facilitate a kidney swap based on fraudulent documents, Taware was remanded in police custody until June 2.
Delhi experienced its wettest May since 1901, with 186.4 mm of rainfall, surpassing the 2008 record. A heavy downpour on Sunday, totaling 81.4 mm with winds up to 82 kmph, caused waterlogging and disrupted flights. The temperature at Safdarjung observatory dropped dramatically, and the IMD forecasts more light rain and thunderstorms this week.
In a significant move, the Trump administration has revoked Harvard University's SEVP certification, jeopardizing the status of thousands of international students, including a substantial number from India. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem issued a warning to universities, demanding Harvard meet six stringent conditions within 72 hours to reinstate its enrollment privileges for foreign students.
Accenture plans to promote nearly 50,000 employees globally in June, a decision made after delaying promotions due to weak consulting demand. The company aims to boost employee morale with this move, impacting around 6% of its workforce. Despite economic uncertainty and declining operating margins, some employees in key growth areas will also receive pay increases.
India has launched the Bharat Forecasting System (BFS), a high-resolution weather model operating on a 6-kilometre grid, enhancing prediction capabilities. Powered by the new supercomputer Arka, the BFS delivers more accurate forecasts for disaster management, agriculture, and public safety. This system addresses the increasing impact of weather anomalies on India's economy and food inflation.
India triumphed over Pakistan in the Junior Davis Cup with a 2-0 victory, highlighted by Prkaash Sarran and Tavish Pahwa's singles wins. A video later emerged showing a Pakistani player's unsportsmanlike handshake, contrasting with the Indian player's calm reaction. After initially missing the handshake, the Pakistani player made contact the second time, only to pull away abruptly in a seemingly disrespectful manner.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, at the CII summit, asserted India's firm stance: dialogue with Pakistan will solely address terrorism and PoK. He emphasized PoK residents as integral to India, envisioning reunification. Singh highlighted India's evolved counter-terrorism strategy, stating Pakistan is paying a heavy price for sponsoring terror.
In a relief to Turkish aviation firm Celebi, the Bombay High Court has intervened. The court directed Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) to halt new contract awards. These contracts were for ground and bridge handling services. The legal battle arose after security clearance revocation for Celebi's Indian arm. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security cited national security concerns.