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The Israeli military confirmed its forces are operating in central Rafah as part of their ongoing offensive in southern Gaza. Since the ground assault began on May 6, around 1 million Palestinians have fled the city, disrupting U.N. humanitarian operations. Despite U.S. President Joe Biden's caution against a full invasion, Israel's forces have advanced into most parts of Rafah, uncovering Hamas rocket launchers and tunnels. Many Palestinians now live in squalid camps, with around 300,000 remaining in the area amid continued clashes and shelling.

Rajkot police in Gujarat on Thursday arrested four government officials including a town planning officer (TPO) in connection with the devastating fire at TRP game zone here that claimed 27 lives last week. TPO M D Sagathia, assistant TPOs Mukesh Makwana and Gautam Joshi, and former station officer of Kalavad Road fire station Rohit Vigora were arrested, said an official.

The US is witnessing an increasing menace of catalytic converter thefts from vehicles. This has once again hogged the spotlight after the murder of actor Johnny Wactor in Los Angeles.

Iran opened registration for candidates in the upcoming presidential election, which will replace the late Ebrahim Raisi. The election comes amidst heightened tensions with the US and protests in Iran. Candidates must be between 40 to 75 years old with a master's degree. The Guardian Council, overseen by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, will approve candidates. The election follows low turnouts in previous elections, reflecting discontent with the ruling cleric. Potential candidates include Mohammad Mokhber, Saeed Jalili, and former presidents Ahmadinejad and Khatami.

Priyanka Gandhi also ran a spirited campaign by taking part in 108 public meetings and roadshows, they said, adding that she also gave more than 100 media bytes, one TV interview and five print interviews during her marathon election campaign. Priyanka Gandhi camped in Rae Bareli and spearheaded the party's campaign there and in adjacent Amethi for about two weeks.

India, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), plans to strengthen its drug regulatory system to ensure quick access to high-quality medical products for all. Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra highlighted the country's core capacity score of 86% to detect, assess, report, and respond to health emergencies, surpassing the Southeast Asia Region and Global average.

Josh O’Connor and Cailee Spaeny join Daniel Craig in 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.' Rian Johnson returns as writer and director. Production starts soon, with a Netflix debut next year.

A court in Gujarat's Rajkot city has remanded three men in connection with a game zone fire that claimed 27 lives. The arrests were based on their evasive responses to questions and documents sought from the investigation. The main accused are still on the run, and the court aims to seek their cooperation and elicit the truth. The case involves six partners of the TRP game zone, who were arrested on charges of culpable homicide after a blaze killed 27 people, including children.

"Action was initiated and the electricity and water connection of this adventure park was disconnected when it was found that there was no fire NOC," said Fire Officer Nikunj Azad.

The penultimate round of Lok Sabha elections 2024 concluded with a 59.6% turnout, covering 486 of 543 parliamentary constituencies. The final phase on June 1 will decide the remaining 57 seats.

The remark was made when a vacation bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma was hearing a plea for uploading polling booth-wise voter turnout data in "absolute numbers" on the EC's website during the ongoing Lok Sabha polls. Justice Datta recalled that while hearing a plea of NGO 'Association for Democratic Reforms', which sought a direction for reverting to the old practice of using paper ballots in elections, the bench had asked the poll panel about the voter turnout app.

Iran interred late President Ebrahim Raisi at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad after a fatal helicopter crash. Acting President Mohammad Mokhber has assumed leadership responsibilities, engaging in diplomatic meetings. Raisi's burial at the shrine signifies a major honor for the cleric.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently vying for a third consecutive term, reaffirms his 2019 pledge to incarcerate corrupt individuals, asserting that he has fulfilled this promise. In an extensive discussion with ET, PM Modi addressed various topics. He reiterates the government's dedication to ensuring that the benefits of progress extend to all individuals in need, irrespective of their caste, creed, or geographical location.

PM Modi criticized Mulayam Singh Yadav's 'boys will be boys' remark, slamming the Samajwadi Party for the 'jungle raj' in UP. Challenged SP's boys under Yogi Adityanath's rule, highlighting neglect by Congress. Mentioned welfare schemes, Lok Sabha elections, and seeking a third term. Addressed kitchen expenses, Awas Yojana, and toilet construction.

More than 650 Pakistani students were being repatriated from Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan's foreign minister said on Sunday, after clashes broke out between locals and foreigners near student accommodation in the capital Bishkek. Local media said more than 11,000 Pakistanis are studying across Kyrgyzstan, which is particularly popular with medical students. srq/ecl/sn

The Jalgaon district administration, in collaboration with citizen groups, employed various strategies to increase voter turnout, historically low at around 46 to 48 percent. Targeting the low turnout among the middle and upper-middle classes (19 to 34%), efforts included motorcycle rallies, walkathons, and designer dress incentives. Collaborating with Rotary clubs, industrial associations, and social organizations, the initiative aimed to emphasize the importance of voting. These efforts led to a significant increase, with voter turnout in Jalgaon rising from 46% to 53%.

Veteran Bollywood actress and BJP's star campaigner Hema Malini on Friday said the BJD government, which failed to work for the development of Odisha, should take a rest now. While campaigning for party candidates here, Malini said that the BJD government is thinking that it has done a lot of developmental work in the past 25 years, but the reality is that a lot more needs to be done.

Dismissing reports of any additional steps taken recently, the country's food watchdog noted that it has an early warning system (EWS) in place for maximum residue levels of ethylene oxide (ETO) - a food contaminant not allowed in the UK - in various spices from India since early last year.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused the Trinamool Congress government of degrading West Bengal through corruption and societal degradation. She compared the current state under TMC rule to the previous Left regime, highlighting various issues including low per capita expenditure, loss of chip manufacturing, financial misappropriation, and the Sandeshkhali incident.

The Election Commission directed the Union home ministry to retain 25 companies of central forces in Andhra Pradesh after post-poll violence incidents. The EC conveyed its displeasure at Nirvanchan Sadan and summoned state officials for explanations. Chief secretary, DGP, and SPs were tasked to take pre-emptive measures. The poll authority sought explanations from state officials.

Michael Cohen's trial testimony revealed secret arrangements to suppress damaging stories during the 2016 campaign, including hush money payments to Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal, with implications for the upcoming U.S. election.

The ballot will be a test both for the strength of the separatist movement in the wealthy northeastern part of Spain and for the policies of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.

​​India Meteorological Department (IMD) said, "Duststorm/ thunderstorm with rain (followed by rain) and gusty winds with speed of 50-70 Km/h would occur over and adjoining areas of entire Delhi and NCR (Loni Dehat, Hindon AF Station, Ghaziabad, Indirapuram, Chhapraula, Noida, Dadri, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad"

The European Union and India have strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and emphasised the need for strengthening international cooperation in dealing with counter-terrorism challenges, stated the Ministry of External Affairs in a press release.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Sunrisers Hyderabad openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma attacked from the start, securing a ten-wicket victory and chasing down the target of 166 runs in just 9.4 overs. SRH is at number three in the table with seven wins, five losses, and 14 points, while LSG is at the sixth spot with six wins, six losses, and 12 points.

Identification materials in the US will see an extra layer of security as the Department of Homeland Security is working on making state-issued driver’s license or identification 'Real ID' compliant

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his emotional connection with Kashi, a constituency in Uttar Pradesh, in an interview with Times Now. He compared the bond he shares with Kashi to a mother-son relationship, referring to it as "his Kashi" whenever he speaks. Modi believes that the relationship is different from that between a constituency and its representative, and that he will fulfill the process of democracy.

Ravindra Jadeja's exceptional performance at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium led Chennai Super Kings to victory, securing the top spot for Man of the Match awards in the IPL. CSK's bowlers dominated, propelling them to the third position in the points table.

Priyanka Gandhi, AICC general secretary, highlighted the choice for the electorate to support the INDIA alliance over the BJP, emphasizing that the latter's glamour is superficial. She criticized the Modi-led government for alleged corruption and neglect of the poor, accusing him of crony capitalism and failing to address issues like unemployment, inflation, and economic challenges.

Currently, the export of onion is banned. However, the government allows shipments to India's friendly nations. It has permitted a specified quantity of onion exports to UAE and Bangladesh.

Over 200 schools in Delhi-NCR received bomb threats via e-mail, prompting police to contact Mail.ru via Interpol. CBI is involved. Investigations suspect VPN use. Some schools issued fresh advisories due to attendance impact.