The Lokpal has cleared former Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch of corruption allegations stemming from a Hindenburg Research report. The anti-corruption ombudsman deemed the complaints "untenable" and lacking credible evidence. Buch and her husband had previously refuted claims of involvement in the 'Adani money siphoning scandal', dismissing them as baseless.
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The southwest monsoon made an early arrival in Goa on Sunday, May 26th, marking the earliest onset in 20 years, according to the IMD. Goa has already experienced significant pre-monsoon rainfall, the third highest in 64 years. An orange alert has been issued, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall and strong winds in the coming days.
PM Narendra Modi claimed Pakistan begged for a ceasefire during Operation Sindoor. He highlighted India's strength and the use of indigenous weapons. Modi referred to Shehbaz Sharif's admission about India's BrahMos missile strikes. He emphasized the BrahMos missile's production in Uttar Pradesh. This signifies India's growing defense capabilities. The PM's statements underscore India's assertive stance on national security.
The Indian government is considering raising the safeguard duty on steel to 24% from the existing 12% due to concerns about potential circumvention by Chinese companies and the impact on domestic steelmakers. This move comes amid fears of trade diversion as Chinese goods face increased levies in other markets, potentially leading to dumping in India.
Civil defence mock drills, dubbed 'Operation Shield,' scheduled for Thursday in states bordering Pakistan, including Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir, have been postponed due to administrative reasons. Punjab has requested the Centre to reschedule the exercise for June 3, as their civil defence staff are currently undergoing NDRF training.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman lauded the CBIC for its swift response to social media allegations of GST registration delays and corruption. A Twitter user shared claims of a 20-day wait, prompting CBIC to clarify that the application was under Delhi State GST jurisdiction and awaiting taxpayer clarification on a rent agreement detail. Sitharaman emphasized transparency and integrity in taxpayer service.
Pakistan has prolonged its airspace closure for Indian airlines until June 24, 2025, impacting flights to and from the west. This extension, detailed in a new notice, restricts access for Indian-registered aircraft, including military flights. While many foreign airlines now overfly Pakistan, Indian carriers from North India face longer routes due to the ongoing restrictions.
The Char Dham yatra has seen 65 pilgrim deaths due to health issues, primarily cardiac-related, and eight fatalities from accidents. Kedarnath reported the highest number of deaths, followed by Badrinath, Yamunotri, and Gangotri. Health screenings identified thousands of pilgrims with comorbidities, with many receiving counseling or medical referrals due to the challenges posed by high altitudes and extreme weather conditions.
Ghulam Nabi Azad, a former Union minister and part of an all-party MP delegation, was hospitalized in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during their tour. Baijayant Jay Panda, the delegation leader, confirmed Azad's stable condition and ongoing medical supervision. The delegation will proceed to Algeria, missing Azad's presence as they engage with dignitaries and the Indian community.