In a revealing interview with CBS News, Meghan Markle opens up about her struggles as a working royal and the toll it took on her mental health. Along with her husband Prince Harry, the couple announces the launch of The Parents' Network, a support system for parents whose children faced online bullying. In the interview, Meghan shares that she still hasn't fully addressed her experiences with bullying and hopes to bring awareness to the dangers of social media with this new initiative.
The devastating landslides in Wayanad district, Kerala have claimed over 300 lives as rescue operations continue for the fourth day. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has announced plans to build over 100 houses in Wayanad, while 40 teams of rescuers brave adverse weather conditions to search for survivors in six different zones of the affected areas. The joint teams consist of personnel from various organizations and include local volunteers as well.
The death toll in Wayanad landslides has reached 334 as of Friday, with 281 people still missing. The Army, NDRF, and Navy have resumed search operations after receiving a thermal scanner signal of breathing under the debris in Mundakkai. A private firm will be providing advanced equipment to generate digital visuals and aid in the search for trapped victims. 94 relief camps have been set up to help the 9,910 people displaced by the landslides in Wayanad.
With over 300 people confirmed dead and 8,000 others sheltering at emergency camps, the southern state of Kerala in India is reeling from the devastation caused by landslides and floods. The army has been working tirelessly despite dangerous conditions in an attempt to retrieve bodies and speed up search efforts. Experts are pointing to climate change as a contributing factor to the escalating number of natural disasters in the region.
The state of Kerala in India is grieving as the death toll from recent landslides in Chooralmala and Mundakkai has reached 326, with fears that the number may continue to rise. Despite rescue operations being suspended due to heavy rainfall, efforts have resumed in the affected areas, with 10 army teams being deployed and a Bailey Bridge constructed to assist with transportation. The education minister has also announced plans to support students who have lost their books and certificates, as well as to rebuild destroyed schools.
The Indian Army has completed the construction of a 190-ft-long Bailey bridge in record time to help connect the disaster-struck areas of Wayanad district in Kerala. The rescue teams face multiple challenges, including destroyed roads and bridges, as they continue to search for survivors trapped in collapsed buildings three days after massive landslides hit the area. The landslide has claimed the lives of over 290 people and left more than 200 missing, making the rescue efforts even more crucial.
IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd. and IRB Infrastructure Trust have reported a significant 35% year-on-year growth in toll revenue for the month of June 2024. This led to a strong quarterly performance with toll revenue of ₹1,556 Crore in Q1 of FY25, a 32% rise from the same period last year. The company's Deputy CEO, Amitabh Murarka, predicts a continued upward trend in toll collections due to recent tariff revisions. IRB Infrastructure is India's largest integrated transport infrastructure developer, playing a crucial role in the country's development.
As exit poll agencies predict a massive majority for the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA, the business sector is already celebrating with Sensex and Nifty recording significant increases in pre-open trade. PM Modi's statement about Bharat's development trajectory adding to the positive sentiment. In other business news, Amul has announced a hike in milk prices, NHAI has increased toll tax rates, and Delhi Airport has achieved a remarkable feat by reducing power consumption. Additionally, records show a 10% growth in GST collection in May.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will increase toll rates across the country by an average of 5% starting Monday (June 3). This annual revision, which was supposed to take effect on April 1, was postponed due to the Lok Sabha elections. The change in toll fees is part of an annual exercise based on inflation rates. There are 855 user fee plazas on the national highway network, with 675 being public-funded and 180 operated by concessionaires. Stay tuned for more updates.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau has made a major move in its fight against corruption, arresting five guards including a transport inspector in Bharatpur, Rajasthan. Complaints of illegal extortion in the Ludhavai Toll Plaza prompted the ACB's raid, leading to the seizure of Rs 1.5 lakhs from the transport department vehicle. The team is currently interrogating the detainees, and this news has once again highlighted the worsening state of corruption in Indian politics.