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The government just cleared five new Supreme Court judges! This includes four High Court Chief Justices and a senior lawyer. Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said, "I convey my best wishes to them." These appointments, following an increase in the court's strength, will help clear the backlog of cases.
China treats its massive Gaokao exam as a state secret, with papers classified as such. Despite strict measures, a major leak happened in 2003 when a student stole papers. Authorities quickly used backup exams, saying "backup exam papers were activated." Since then, cheating has moved online during tests.
A big fire broke out at a factory in Gurugram on Sunday, with flames spreading fast. Thankfully, no one got hurt. Firefighters worked hard for two hours to control the blaze. Another fire happened at a building in Sushant Lok, but that also ended without injuries.
India's health is changing fast! Child marriages are down, but still happen for one in five girls. While more moms get check-ups, C-sections have shot up, especially in private hospitals. We're seeing less child hunger, but more adults are getting overweight. The survey showed "immunization rate has increased 83%."
The Supreme Court said voluntary sex work isn't illegal, so police can't harass consenting adults. The court stressed that "the question of their 'rescue' does not arise" if they're doing it willingly. They also said sex workers shouldn't be forced into rehabilitation, and their choices must be respected.
Big news! The government just cleared five new Supreme Court judges. This happened after they increased the court's total strength. The law minister announced it, saying, "I convey my best wishes to them." These appointments help fill the court and aim to speed up case handling.
DK Shivakumar is set to become India's richest Chief Minister on June 3rd, declaring over ₹1,413 crore. He'll overtake N Chandrababu Naidu, who has about ₹931 crore. Shivakumar's wealth includes ₹1,140 crore in movable assets and ₹273 crore in property, with ₹265 crore in liabilities.
North Bengal's flood control room is opening June 1st to October 31st. An official said, "The flood control room will be activated in Jalpaiguri on June 1". They'll gather data from many sources to help manage potential floods before and during the monsoon season.
The J&K government will file a review petition in the Supreme Court about the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET). This comes after the court dismissed similar petitions. Education Minister Sakina Itoo said, "We remain fully committed to safeguarding the interests of our teachers." The deadline to clear the test was extended to August 31, 2028.
India's defence needs to change with power shifts in the Indo-Pacific. At the Shangri-La Dialogue, China and the US argued, and Aukus showed new drone plans. US 'war secretary' Pete Hegseth called India a "critical anchor." India's BrahMos missile sale to Vietnam also made news.
Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing is in India for the first time since becoming President. He met NSA Ajit Doval and EAM Jaishankar. Discussions will focus on "border security, connectivity and other issues." This visit is important for India's Neighbourhood First policy, aiming to boost cooperation in security and regional stability.
Supreme Court Judge Justice Vikram Nath visited Bengaluru Central Prison on Sunday and launched new programs. He inaugurated a computer lab for "Cells to Skills" and a Tele-MANAS facility for mental health support. The judge said, "These initiatives will strengthen rehabilitation efforts." This aims to help prisoners gain skills and improve their well-being.