Heavy rain causes water level rise in Gujarat’s Madhuban dam, floods national highway
The water level in Madhuban Dam rose due to heavy rains in Valsad on Saturday, as reported by the Disaster Management Authority. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in the district on Sunday.
Disaster Management Officer Naseem Sheikh stated, ‘Heavy rain in Valsad district has led to flooding in many low-lying areas and on the national highway. Disaster cell teams have been deployed to drain the water from these areas. Additionally, the heavy rains have caused the water level in Madhuban Dam to rise.’
Centre gives more power to J-K Lt Guv, Opposition slams move, terms it as ‘disempowering’
The Centre has significantly enhanced the authority of the lieutenant governor in Jammu and Kashmir, allowing him to make decisions on key matters such as the police, all-India services officers, and granting prosecution sanctions in various cases. The opposition criticised this move by the Union government, calling it a step towards ‘disempowering’ people of Jammu and Kashmir.
However, official sources stated that the notification does not alter the balance of powers as outlined in the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019.
No place in America for violence, says Prez Biden after attack on Donald Trump
US President Joe Biden condemned the life-threatening attack on his Republican rival and predecessor, Donald Trump, stating that there is no place for such violence in America. Biden said he had tried to contact Trump, who is currently with doctors and seems to be doing well. ‘There is no place in America for this kind of violence,” Biden said. “It’s sick, and it’s one of the reasons why we need to unite this country. We cannot allow this to happen. We cannot be like this, and we cannot condone this.’
PM Modi condemns attack on Donald Trump during rally months ahead of Presidential elections
In his first reaction to the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep concern, calling Trump his “friend.” “Deeply concerned by the attack on my friend, former President Donald Trump. Strongly condemn the incident. Violence has no place in politics and democracies. Wish him a speedy recovery,” PM Modi posted on X. He also expressed solidarity with the American people. Former US President and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump was injured during his election rally in Pennsylvania after a series of apparent gunshots.
