There was sudden overnight rain war reported in several areas including Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula. The situations already are out of control as heavy to extremely heavy rains have gripped the Punjab.
India–Japan Seal Major Tech and Defence Partnership
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi is on a two day visit to Tokyo. During this, a major diplomatic announcement has come ahead. This includes that India and Japan have signed 21 agreements which aims to deepen bilateral ties.
In another related announcement, the leaders from both the countries have unveiled a 10 year growth plan. Its target includes INR 5.9 lakh crore. Such an investment made in Japan would serve as a commitment to long-term economic collaboration.
Flood-Like Situations Disrupts Life in Chandigarh Tricity
There was sudden overnight rain war reported in several areas including Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula. The situations already are out of control as heavy to extremely heavy rains have gripped the Punjab.
This recurring rain has wreaked havoc across the disaster prone areas. The flood like situations have brought the daily routine to a halt by severely impacting the routine activities. The torrential rains have disrupted traffic, public services and much more, several impacting the public.
Enforcement Directorate Gets First Interpol Purple Notice
For the first time, India’s Enforcement Directorate secured an Interpol Purple Notice related to trade-based money laundering techniques. This notice helps track global movements of individuals and tools linked to illicit financial flows.
Legislative Delay in Himachal Pradesh Sparks Controversy
A major controversy has erupted in Himachal Pradesh (HP) after the state’s assembly passed amendments to postpone elections up to two years for 23 newly created local bodies. The officials have highlighted the reasons for this as inadequate infrastructure.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has opposed the officials decision calling it politically motivated. They as well are raising the concerns over irregularities and other governance issues highlighted in Assembly discussions.
