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Zirakpur's upcoming May 26 elections are all about civic problems, not party promises. Residents are fed up with bad roads, power cuts, and no basic services. One local said, "Zirakpur is grappling with civic issues that need urgent attention." People want better infrastructure and planning as the town grows.
Ladakh's civil bodies and the government reached an understanding on restoring democracy and providing constitutional safeguards. The Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance met with the home ministry on Friday. "We reached an in-principle understanding," said Sajjad Hussain Kargili, highlighting plans for elected representatives to hold legislative, executive, and financial powers.
The Cockroach Janta Party founder, Abhijeet Dipke, says his personal Instagram account was hacked. The party's backup account was also briefly down. Dipke shared that "CJP's backup Instagram account also taken down," sparking worry among followers. This comes after their X handle was withheld. The CJP has grown rapidly, surpassing major parties on Instagram.
Ravneet Bittu might get another Rajya Sabha term from Rajasthan and stay in the Union Cabinet. Some in the BJP think he could also get a bigger role in Punjab. He recently switched to BJP and became a minister. The party is looking at him for a new Punjab BJP chief role.
Power outages in Uttar Pradesh are causing a big political stir just before elections. Even BJP lawmakers are complaining about "undeclared power cuts" and the trouble it's causing people. Opposition leaders are also hitting out, demanding answers on power generation. This heatwave is really making things tough.
Guwahati's new flyover, costing Rs 376 crore, was inaugurated by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. It's named after Syama Prasad Mookerjee, who "played a critical role in preserving Assam as an integral part of India." Mookerjee's efforts prevented Assam from merging with East Pakistan and protected its culture.
Big elections are coming up for the Rajya Sabha on June 18! The ruling NDA group is hoping to get more seats. They're saying, "NDA eyes stronger Upper House numbers." This means they want more power in the Parliament's upper house. Many important leaders' terms are ending soon.
Petrol and diesel prices went up again, the third time this month! Also, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is here for the first time to fix ties and boost Quad cooperation. The Supreme Court is looking into tough bail rules for terror cases, and Tulsi Gabbard is leaving her job to care for her husband.
Congress leaders protested rising fuel prices in Kaithal on Friday. Randeep Singh Surjewala said, "petrol and diesel prices have been hiked." He highlighted increases in petrol, diesel, CNG, and LPG, saying it hurts families and traders. The party submitted a memo asking for price rollbacks.
The government promised Manoj Jarange-Patil a plan by May 28 to address his Maratha quota demands. He's set to start a hunger strike May 30 if issues aren't resolved. Jarange-Patil said, "expect them to be resolved before May 30." This comes after previous assurances weren't fully met, impacting student admissions and activist cases.
Putin is ordering his military to get ready for options to hit back at Ukraine. He said Ukraine attacked a student dorm with drones, killing six and hurting many. Putin claimed there were no military targets nearby. Ukraine denied this, saying they hit a drone command unit.
Elections for 24 Rajya Sabha seats are set for June 18 across 10 states. The ruling NDA is aiming to boost its numbers, but analysts say "it will register gains" but likely fall short of the crucial two-thirds majority needed for constitutional changes. Several prominent leaders will see their terms end.