Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde slams Congress leader amid EVM row
Amid ongoing 2024 Lok Sabha political slugfest over EVM tampering claims in Mumbai North West seat, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on 16th June 2024 took a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remark on X, and questioned if he will resign and re-contest from both the seats he won. The remark comes amid Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Amol Kirtikar's allegations of foul play in Mumbai North West constituency where Shiv Sena candidate Ravindra Waikar won by just 48 votes, and an FIR against Waikar's relative for using a mobile phone at a counting centre in Goregaon on June 4th 2024.
Vice President Inaugurates ‘Prerna Sthal’ at Parliament House Complex
Rajya Sabha chairperson and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on 16th June 2024 inaugurated the 'Prerna Sthal' in the Parliament complex which now houses statues of national icons and freedom fighters that were earlier at different places on the premises. The ‘Prerna Sthal’ has been built in a way to ensure convenience of dignitaries and other visitors who will be able to see and pay tributes to the statues of great leaders and freedom fighters at one place inside the Parliament House Complex.
Who is Suhas Subramanyam?
Suhas Subramanyam, who became the first Indian-American, South Asian, and Hindu elected to the Virginia General Assembly in 2019, and subsequently to the Virginia State Senate in 2023, is now in 2024 vying for a seat in the US House of Representatives from Virginia's 10th Congressional District, which boasts a significant Indian-American population. He defeated 11 other candidates, including fellow Indian-American Krystle Kaul.
Saturn’s Energy Imbalance
The findings suggested that Saturn's irregular energy budget plays a crucial role in the formation of its intense storms. Using data from the Cassini probe, the team saw that Saturn’s large orbital eccentricity causes its energy supply to change a lot from season to season. The amount of solar energy Saturn receives changes a lot as it moves around the sun because of this difference. Its energy is affected by both sun radiation and deep inside heat, which adds to its complicated thermal structure and climate system.
Union Cabinet Announces Economic Decisions Worth Over ?2.88-Lakh Crore
The Union Cabinet on 19th June 2024 took 5 economic decisions with an estimated expenditure of over ?2.88-lakh crore. These include raising the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops, setting up a green field port, and expanding Varanasi airport, among others. These decisions, announced in the first Cabinet meeting after the allocation of portfolios to Union Ministers in the Modi government’s third term, aim to bolster various sectors and drive economic growth.
Ganga Dussehra
On June 16, 2024, Hindus celebrate Ganga Dussehra, a 10-day festival honouring the descent of the Ganges River from heaven. On June 16, 2024, Hindus celebrate Ganga Dussehra, a 10-day festival honouring the descent of the Ganges River from heaven. Devotees across India and the world pay homage to the Ganges, seeking its blessings for purification and prosperity.
Peter Pellegrini is sworn in as Slovakia's president
He has become Slovakia’s sixth president since the country gained independence after the disintegration of Czechoslovakia in 1993.
Doctrine for cyberspace operations
The armed forces have formulated a new joint doctrine for cyberspace operations which have become critical in modern-day warfare. The defence ministry described the joint doctrine as a keystone publication that will guide commanders in conducting cyberspace operations in a complex military operating environment.
Railway accident
The Kanchenjunga Express was travelling from Agartala in Tripura to Sealdah in Kolkata when a goods train hit it from behind near Rangapani station, close to New Jalpaiguri 17th June 2024 morning, resulting in the deaths of nine people and injuries to 41. Railway staff who have studied the accident say that multiple levels of the organisation were unaware of rules and procedures or wilfully violated them.
MD/CEO of Dhanlaxmi Bank
Ajith Kumar K K has taken charge as Managing Director & CEO of Dhanlaxmi Bank on 20th June 2024. He was appointed by RBI for a period of three years from the date of joining.