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RJD leader Rabri Devi issued notice to vacate govt bungalow after fresh allotment to Bihar minister

TMC national spokesperson Santanu Sen resigns from post after Bengal poll defeat

Trinamool Congress national spokesperson Santanu Sen has resigned from his post, citing the party's defeat in the West Bengal assembly elections and stating that "the public did not believe what we said."

"I have been with the TMC from day one. Whatever responsibility the party has given me, I have tried to fulfil it," Sen said.

"When I was given the responsibility of national spokesperson, there were many instances when, in adverse situations, the public told me that I should not support it, yet speaking in favour of the party was my responsibility. A leader does politics for the people," he added.

Sen said that when the election results came on May 4, "it became clear that the people did not stand with us. This means that the public did not believe what we said... therefore, I resigned from the post."

Norbu Negi (YOA: 2009) appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to Sierra Leone.

Carjacker shot in leg by Delhi Police after trying to snatch pistol

A 26-year-old carjacker was shot in the leg by a police officer after he allegedly tried to snatch his pistol during a chase in outer Delhi's Baba Haridass Nagar area, officials said.

The incident began on May 27 when a PCR call was received at PS Baba Haridass Nagar reporting that "two boys robbed the car after beating him." When the enquiry officer reached the spot, the caller was not found.

Shortly after, another PCR call was received stating that "the carjacker has been shot in the leg."

Police reached RTRM Hospital where the injured accused, identified as Aakash (26), was found undergoing treatment. Complainant Arun Kumar (26), whose car was allegedly looted, and PCR vehicle in-charge ASI Narender Singh were also present at the hospital.

The complainant alleged that Aakash and an associate looted his car. He then joined the PCR in searching for the vehicle and spotted it. When the PCR chased the car, the accused stopped due to a narrow lane and tried to flee on foot.

According to police, the PCR in-charge warned the driver to stop. Instead, the accused moved towards the officer and attempted to snatch his pistol. In self-defence, the officer shot him in the leg.

A case has been registered under sections 221, 132, 309(6), and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Further investigation is underway.

NIA conducts searches at 12 locations across 4 states over Pakistan-linked arms, IED conspiracy

The National Investigation Agency is conducting searches at 12 locations across Uttar Pradesh (5), Rajasthan (2), Bihar (2), and Maharashtra (3) in connection with a case linked to a Pakistani operative named Jasvir Chaudhary, officials said.

Chaudhary, along with his Indian associates, obtained a large consignment of arms, ammunition and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) through drones via the Indo-Pakistan border, according to the NIA.

The consignment was intended to carry out blasts at various locations in Punjab, Delhi and other parts of India to cause loss of life and property, officials added.

Truck crashes into Chettikulam Murugan Temple gate in Tamil Nadu, damages entrance

A truck crashed into the entrance gate of the famous Chettikulam Murugan Temple near Perambalur, completely damaging it, officials said.

Details on casualties or injuries are awaited.

Eight dead in suspected illicit liquor tragedy in Pune; one arrested

Eight people have died over the past two days in suspected illicit liquor consumption across two locations in Pune, police said on Friday.

Five deaths were reported from the Phugewadi area of Pimpri-Chinchwad and three from the Hadapsar area of Pune city. Police forces from both jurisdictions have initiated investigations.

The Pimpri-Chinchwad police have arrested an individual identified as Yogesh Wankhede, who had previously been taken into custody by the Pune State Excise Department. He is alleged to have supplied the liquor to both locations, officials said.

Further investigations are underway, Pune police officials said.

Indian may see 90% of long period average rainfall this monsoon: IMD

IMD confirms its forecast of ‘below normal’ monsoon rainfall this year while revising the possibility of overall quantitative rainfall during the season downward from 92% of the long period average (as predicted in April) to now 90% of the LPA.

Part of under-construction bridge collapses in UP's Hamirpur, six labourers killed

Six labourers were killed and three others injured after part of an under-construction bridge collapsed following a storm over the Betwa river in Uttar Pradesh's Hamirpur district early Friday, officials said.

The incident occurred in the early hours when heavy winds and rain struck the area, causing a portion of the incomplete structure to give way. Rescue operations are underway.

The injured have been rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Abhishek Banerjee to meet families of post-poll victims from tomorrow

TMC National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee will meet the families of post-poll victims starting tomorrow, May 30, the party said.

Karnataka Governor accepts CM Siddaramaiah's resignation

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has accepted the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who stepped down on Wednesday, officials said.

Siddaramaiah had submitted his resignation to the Governor on May 28.

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes on launch pad at Cape Canaveral

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded while on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida, during a hotfire test on Thursday, US media reported.

"We experienced an anomaly during today's hotfire test," the company said in a brief statement posted on X, adding that "all personnel have been accounted for."

Video from the incident shows smoke emerging from beneath the rocket before it fully combusts into a massive fireball. No injuries were reported.

Florida congressman Mike Haridopolos, whose district includes Cape Canaveral, said in a statement on X that he has been in contact with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman regarding the explosion.

"I am grateful there were no reported injuries and thankful for the first responders, engineers, and launch crews who acted quickly," Haridopolos said.

The explosion is the latest setback for the space exploration company owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos. Last month, its New Glenn rocket failed a mission to deliver a communications satellite into the correct orbit, prompting an investigation.

Romania says Russian drone hit building in its territory

A Russian drone struck an apartment building in NATO-member Romania, its defence ministry said on Friday, wounding two people in a city near the Ukrainian border.

"During the night of May 28-29, the Russian Federation resumed drone attacks on civilian and infrastructure targets in Ukraine, near the river border with Romania," the Romanian defence ministry said.

"One of these drones entered Romanian airspace, was tracked by radar as far as the southern part of the city of Galati, and crashed onto the roof of an apartment building, with the impact triggering a fire," it said.

The emergency services said two people with abrasions required medical treatment and that the fire had been extinguished.

Drone incursions have been detected dozens of times since the start of the Russian offensive against Ukraine in 2022, but the latest incident was the first time one had hit a residential building.

Two F-16 fighter jets were scrambled after the drones were detected in Romanian airspace, the defence ministry said.

A nationwide air raid alert had also been issued in neighbouring Ukraine overnight in anticipation of Russian strikes, though it was lifted in the morning.

Parliamentary panel to review KABIL's global critical minerals push today

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel will meet at 11 am today in the Parliament Library Building to review India's quest for global critical minerals through KABIL.

The committee will take oral evidence from representatives of the Ministry of Mines and NITI Aayog on the subject 'KABIL: India's quest for Global Critical Minerals.'

BJP MP Anurag Singh Thakur is the Chairman of the committee.

Conditions of 4 climbers who fell on Mount McKinley unknown as rescuers try to reach them

Rescue teams are attempting to reach four climbers who fell on Denali, also known as Mount McKinley, after an accident near Denali Pass at an altitude of about 18,200 feet, US officials said.

The four were part of a seven-member climbing team. Three other climbers assisted the injured before returning to a high camp around 17,000 feet and contacting park authorities.

The National Park Service said poor weather, including low visibility and cloud cover, had delayed helicopter rescue efforts. “Helicopter operations will start when a weather window opens up,” park spokesperson Scott Carr said.

Mount McKinley, North America’s tallest peak, rises to about 20,310 feet.

Crews recover the remains of 6 of the 9 workers missing after Washington chemical tank rupture

Crews have recovered the remains of six of nine workers who were missing after a massive chemical tank ruptured at at paper mill in Washington state, releasing a flood of caustic liquid capable of causing severe burns and lung injuries, officials said Thursday.

In all, 11 people were killed in the disaster, including the three yet to be recovered, and eight injured. It’s one of the deadliest US workplace accidents in recent decades.

11 social media activists arrested in Pakistan's Punjab over alleged anti-state content

Pakistan authorities have arrested 11 social media activists across Punjab over allegations of spreading “anti-state propaganda” and inciting unrest online, according to officials cited by Dawn.

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) said the accused were allegedly involved in running campaigns against state institutions, particularly the military, through social media platforms.

Raids were carried out in Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan and Gujranwala, with cases registered under provisions of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), 2016. Authorities said digital devices and online records are being examined as part of the investigation.

Machado voices 'determination' to negotiate with Venezuelan interim leader

Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado said Thursday she was determined to negotiate a democratic transition with interim leader Delcy Rodriguez following Nicolas Maduro's ouster in January.

In a statement, Machado asked the United States to help "promote a serious, firm and responsible political negotiation with the interim regime to restore democracy in Venezuela."

Canada seeks ‘true partnership’ with US ahead of trade pact review: Carney

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday called for a renewed economic partnership with the US ahead of a key review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) expected in July.

Speaking in New York, Carney said Canada wanted a “true partnership” with Washington while also expanding trade ties beyond the US to strengthen its “strategic autonomy”.

“Our core objective across these partnerships is to increase our strategic autonomy. Because we live in a world where integration has been weaponised,” Carney said.

He also stressed the importance of integrated North American supply chains in sectors including energy, automobiles and critical minerals, while warning that uncertainty around tariffs and trade policy was affecting investment.