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THE HEADLINES:

Land fall processes of severe cyclonic storm Remal likely to begin in two to three hours to hit Bangladesh and West Bengal coasts causing heavy rainfall, says IMD; Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs review meeting on cyclone.
Indian Navy and West Bengal government gear up to deal with emerging situations in cyclone affected areas.
Poll campaigning in top gear for the last phase of Lok Sabha elections; Senior political leaders making all out efforts to garner support.
Government issues directions to Telecom Service Providers for blocking incoming international spoofed calls.
About 670 people buried alive under massive landslide in Papua New Guinea.
In IPL cricket, summit clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders underway in Chennai.

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The India Meteorological Department, IMD has said that the Severe Cyclonic Storm- Remal is very likely to continue to move nearly northwards and cross Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal coasts between Sagar Island and Khepupara, close to southwest of Mongla of Bangladesh by midnight today. The IMD said that the Landfall process is likely to commence during next two to three hours. Talking to Akashvani News, DG, NDRF, Piyush Anand said that the maximum sustained wind speed of cyclone will be 110-120 kilometer per hour gusting upto 135 kilometer per hour.

West Bengal Government is taking comprehensive relief and rehabilitation measures in view of Cyclone Remal, which is expected to make a landfall between Khepupara in Bangladesh and the Sagar Islands in Bengal midnight tonight. A special control room has been set up in the state secretariat, Nabanna. An ‘Integrated Control Room’ has been started working in Kolkata police headquarters to deal with the possible disaster. Kolkata Airport authorities have decided to suspend flight operations for 21 hours from today noon in view of the possible impact of the cyclone.

In Tripura, the rainfall is expected to start from tonight and is likely to continue for two days under the influence of Remal. Advisories have been issued to District Magistrates and Collectors for taking up preparatory measures. Emergency Operation Centres at the State and District levels are functioning on 24×7 basis. The State officials have decided that the schools, educational institutions and anganwadi centres will be closed tomorrow and the day after. Transport Department has been advised to coordinate with Railways, Airport Authority and Road Transports for public safety.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired a meeting to review response and preparedness for Cyclone Remal. Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister Dr P K Mishra, Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba, Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Director General, IMD Dr M Mohapatra were among those attended the meeting.

The Indian Navy has also initiated preparatory actions to provide immediate and effective assistance in the wake of Cyclone Remal. It has readied two ships equipped with humanitarian assistance and disaster relief response and medical supplies for immediate deployment to ensure the safety and welfare of the affected populace. Additionally, Indian Naval aviation assets, including Sea King and Chetak helicopters as well as Dornier aircrafts, are on standby for rapid response.

In the neighbouring Bangladesh, nearly eight lakh people have been evacuated from vulnerable areas. official sources said in Dhaka, volunteers have been deployed to evacuate people to 4000 cyclone shelters across the country’s coastal region.

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Campaigning continues for the seventh and final phase of Lok Sabha elections. Top Political leaders are leaving no stone unturned to garner support in their party’s favour. Polling in this phase will be held for 57 Parliamentary Constituencies across seven states and a Union Territory on 1st of June.

Prime Minister and senior BJP leader Narendra Modi today addressed public meetings at Mirzapur, Mau and Bansgaon in Uttar Pradesh. He said that the country has decided to form the BJP-NDA government for the third time because of its good intentions and policies. Mr Modi claimed that he is dedicated to the poor, dalits and backward people of the country. The Prime Minister said that the country is moving on path of self-reliance in defence sctor.

UP Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Yogi Adityanath addressed public meetings in Mirzapur, Chandauli, Ghazipur and Gorakhpur. He said, the country is moving towards becoming a global power, and borders have been secured in 10 years.

Addressing political gatherings in Salempur and Ballia, Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav said today people were upset over the increasing inflation and unemployment. He said if INDIA bloc comes to power, they will waive all the farmers’ loan.

Congress spokesperson Pawan Kheda addressed the media in Varanasi and said that the the farmers community is feeling cheated.

In Bihar, senior BJP leader and Union Minister Amit Shah has claimed that his Party has crossed 310 seats in the first five phases of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, and in the last two phases, the party will cross 400 seats mark along with its National Democratic Alliance partners. He was addressing a rally in Karakat today.

Addressing a public meeting in Jehanabad constituency, BJP President JP Nadda said voters have full faith in the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi because he has given a stable government.

RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav is holding a public meeting in Buxar in support of the RJD candidate.

In Himachal Pradesh, Congress star campaigner and senior leader Rahul Gandhi addressed election rallies in Una under the Hamirpur parliamentary constituency and in Nahan in Sirmaur district under the Shimla parliamentary constituency, urging people to vote for Congress candidates.

Mr Gandhi promised that if the Congress party comes to power, one lakh rupees would be deposited annually into the accounts of every poor woman.

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In the series of key constituencies of the Lok Sabha elections, today we bring you a report on the Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat. The main contest on this seat is believed to be between Congress and the BJP. We have a report from our correspondent.

“This time Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded one of its senior leaders Sanjay Tandon from here while Congress has expressed confidence in former Union Minister Manish Tiwari for the seat. Apart from BJP and Congress, Ritu Singh of Bahujan Samaj Party is als contesting from Chandigarh. In total, 19 candidates are in the fray from out of which 13 are independents. There are a total of 6 lakh, 59 thousand, 805 voters in Chandigarh parliamentary constituency, including 35 transgenders, who will decide the fate of 19 candidates on 1st of June. Ashwini Kumar Sharma, Akashvani news, Chandigarh.”

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Continuing in our series of key constituencies for Lok Sabha polls, today we bring you a also report on DumDum parliamentary constituency of West Bengal. Our correspondent has the details:

“Dumdum Lok Sabha constituency will go to poll on 1st June under the 7th and last phase of General Election to the Lok Sabha 2024. Fourteen candidates including 5 independents are fighting in this seat. There are more than 16 lakhs ninety nine thousand electors in Dumdum Lok Sabha constituency of which 50.69 percent is female. The incumbent MP is Saugata Roy of Trinamool Congress and he is fighting again in this election. He has held the Dumdum seat since 2009. BJP’s candidate Shilbhadra Dutta was earlier associated with Trinamool Congress and was MLA of Barrackpur assembly seat. CPIM’s candidate Sujan Chakraborty was a former MLA and MP from Jadavpur Parliamentary and Assembly constituency. Though the main fight is between BJP and Trinamool Congress, CPIM’s candidate Sujan Chanraborty is a dark horse. Kalyan Laha, Akashvani News, Kolkata.”

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The Government has issued directions to Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) for blocking incoming international spoofed calls. In a statement, the Ministry of Communications informed that fraudsters are making international spoofed calls displaying Indian mobile numbers to Indian citizens and committing cyber-crime and financial frauds. These calls appear to be originating within India but being made by the cyber-criminals from abroad by manipulating the calling line identity.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India is proud of Payal Kapadia for her historic feat of winning the Grand Prix at the 77th Cannes Film Festival for her work ‘All We Imagine as Light’. The Prime Minister in a social media post said that an alumnus of FTII, her remarkable talent continues to shine on the global stage, giving a glimpse of the rich creativity in India.

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Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur has also congratulated the Film and Television Institute of India- FTII alumnus Payal Kapadia for winning the Grand Prix at the 77th Cannes Film Festival for her film All We Imagine as Light. In a social media post, Mr Thakur said that this makes it the first Grand Prix win for the country and a nomination in the Palme d’Or after 30 years.

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About 670 people are estimated to be buried under a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea, a UN official says. The disaster hit the remote village of Kaokalam in Enga province, about 600 kilometers northwest of the capital Port Moresby on Friday night, when people were more likely to be sleeping.

The head of the International Organization for Migration in Papua New Guinea, Serhan Aktoprak, said the impact of landslide in the country’s isolated Enga province was greater than initially thought.

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In the run up to the 10th celebration of International Day of Yoga the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, New Delhi and the Ministry of Ayush will organize a special event tomorrow in Bodhgaya in Bihar.

Dr. Kashinath Samagandi, Director of Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga informed media in Gaya that as part of 25th countdown event of International Day of Yoga the event will start tomorrow at 6 am.

The special event has been organized at the Football Ground of Magadh University premises in Bodhgaya. .

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In our bilingual live phone-in programme “Public Speak” tomorrow at 9.30 pm, we will bring an insightful discussion on the “Rainwater Harvesting” with G Asok Kumar, Former Director General of the National Mission for Clean Ganga and Archana Varma, Mission Director, National Water Mission.

During the programme, listeners will have the opportunity to pose questions to our guests about need and significance of rainwater harvesting.

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In Badminton, two time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu conceded defeat in the finals of the Malaysia Masters Badminton in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, today. The Indian shuttler lost to her Chinese opponent Wang Zhiyi 21-16, 5-21, and 16-21 in the final match of the women’s singles.

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In the final of IPL Cricket, Sunrisers Hyderabad have set a target of 114 runs for Kolkata Knight Riders.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) scored 113 runs losing all its wickets in 18.3 overs after electing to bat against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai today. Captain Pat Cummins contributed useful 24 runs, while Markram made 20 runs. Mitchel Starc, Russel and Harshit Rana took 2 wickets each.

KKR are looking for their third title after winning in 2012 and 2014, while SRH are expecting to win it for the second time after registering their first win in 2016.

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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN

Land fall processes of severe cyclonic storm Remal likely to begin in two to three hours, to hit Bangladesh and West Bengal coasts causing heavy rainfall, says IMD; Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs review meeting on cyclone.
Indian Navy and West Bengal government gear up to deal with emerging situations in cyclone affected areas.
Poll campaigning in top gear for last phase of Lok Sabha elections; Senior political leaders making all out efforts to garner support.
Government issues directions to Telecom Service Providers for blocking incoming international spoofed calls.
About 670 people buried alive under massive landslide in Papua New Guinea.
In IPL cricket final, Sunrisers Hyderabad set a target of 114 runs for Kolkata Knight Riders.

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