Centre fights back in minerals case: Seeks SC review on state powers to tax minerals, warns of ‘big economic fallout’

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NEW DELHI: A thunderstorm and heavy rain swept through Delhi-NCR, bringing relief from high temperatures, which reached 39.7°C. May recorded its wettest levels since 1901, with rainfall nearly tripling since 1951, while average temperatures have remained stable. Experts attribute the increased rainfall and storms to global warming and humidity, which pose health risks and strain infrastructure. Full Article

The Uttar Pradesh assembly disqualified Mau MLA Abbas Ansari after his conviction in a hate speech case, which has rendered his constituency vacant. A special MP-MLA court sentenced Ansari, a member of the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party, to two years in prison for threatening the district administration during a public meeting in 2022, along with additional sentences under various IPC sections. His conviction follows provisions under the Representation of the People Act, which mandates termination...

Amidst stricter student visa regulations and political uncertainties in the US, Indian students and their families are increasingly turning to the EB-5 visa option for permanent residency. This shift is marked by a significant surge in applications from F-1 visa holders, motivated by concerns over potential disruptions to their academic pursuits and future career prospects. As a result, the EB-5 visa has become a prominent pathway for Indian students seeking stability and opportunities in the...

Incessant heavy rainfall in Guwahati over the past 24 hours caused severe waterlogging, prompting rescue efforts from the State Disaster Response Force and local authorities. The downpour, attributed to a depression over northern Bangladesh and Meghalaya, resulted in Guwahati recording its highest-ever May rainfall of 111 mm and led to at least 32 fatalities across five northeastern states, including nine in Assam. While a decrease in rainfall intensity is expected, residents in vulnerable areas remain...

Tragic Train Derailment in RussiaAt least seven people were killed and 30 injured when a passenger train derailed in Russia's Bryansk region after a bridge collapsed, an incident attributed to "illegal interference" by authorities. The bridge, which passed over the railway line, unexpectedly fell, sending concrete debris onto the tracks just as the train approached. Bryansk governor Alexander Bogomaz confirmed the casualties, including two children, and stated that emergency services are on-site providing assistance to...