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On Monday, May 20, Justice Chitta Ranjan Dash, a retiring judge of the Calcutta High Court, publicly expressed his gratitude towards the Rashtriya

Union Finance Minister and senior BJP leader Nirmala Sitharaman stated on May 21 that if there had not been misgovernance during the Lalu Yadav-led RJD government, the per capita income of the people of Bihar would have more than doubled.

The per capita income of the people of Bihar would have more than doubled had there been no misgovernance during the Lalu Yadav-led RJD government, Union finance minister and senior BJP leader Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday.

Embroiled in a controversy over his "slip of the tongue" on Lord Jagannath, BJP leader and partys Puri Lok Sabha candidate Sambit Patra apologised and announced he will undertake penance by observing fast for three days from Tuesday after being criticised from different quarters. Patra while

The BJP, hopeful for the Odisha elections, faces hurdles after Sambit Patras comments stirred controversy, impacting the partys campaign.

India has reported 290 cases of KP.2 and 34 cases of KP.1, both sub-lineages of COVID-19 responsible for a surge in cases in Singapore. However, a Union health ministry source said these are all sub variants of JN1, and there is no associated increase in hospitalization or severe cases. The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) has found 34 cases of KP.1 across seven states and UTs, with Maharashtra reporting the highest number at 148.

Taking note of the rising temperatures the India Meteorological Department (IMD) recently issued a severe heatwave red alert for several states like Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Chandigarh. It predicted that these severe weather conditions will persist for the next five days. - Newsx

Attacking the state government over the missing keys of the Ratna Bhandar, PM Modi says the 12th century temple was not safe under BJD rule and the keys have been missing for the last six years.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported a cyclonic circulation over the Southwest Bay of Bengal coast, likely forming a low-pressure area by May 22. This system is expected to move northeast and develop into a Depression by May 24. Heavy rainfall is forecasted for parts of West Bengal and Odisha on May 25.

The Biju Janata Dal has issued a show-cause notice to four MLAs who resigned from the party.