Latest News Today Live Updates May 22, 2024: Congress’ Jairam Ramesh calls for JPC investigation into Modani scam

• Congress leader Jairam Ramesh comments on the Modani scam revelations, anticipating a JPC investigation soon.

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• Today, Rajasthan Royals play against RCB in a crucial match for a spot in Qualifier 2.

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• The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the plea of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, which challenged his arrest by Enforcement Directorate in connection with money laundering case.

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• Norway’s Prime Minister on Wednesday, May 22, said that the country has formally recognised Palestine as a state, reported AP.

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• A recent film titled ‘The Apprentice’, which centres on former US President Donald Trump’s life in the 1970s and ’80s, has come under scrutiny for its portrayal of sexual assault. The film references allegations that Ivana made against Donald Trump during their divorce proceedings in the late ’80s.

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• Three Indian nationals were on a Singapore Airlines flight that faced extreme turbulence, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. The aircraft descended rapidly over the Irrawaddy Basin before landing in Bangkok for medical assistance.

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• The Mumbai Crime Branch has set up a Special Investigation Team comprising of six officers to probe the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse incident.

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• Bihar: Pawan Singh, a prominent Bhojpuri star, has been expelled from the BJP.

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• Porsche Pune accident: Pune police are investigating a fatal accident involving a speeding Porsche driven by a 17-year-old, who was granted bail within 15 hours.

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• Strong turbulence is produced when air streams traveling at significantly different speeds come together. This is typically encountered at the boundaries of jet streams, over mountains and in certain cloud storms, according to the turbli website.

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• Simon Dorante-Day, an Australian from Queensland, believes he is the son of Prince Charles and Camilla due to a 1965 visit to Australia, despite common knowledge of their meeting in 1970. He awaits the upcoming royal visit for legal action and remains confident in proving his lineage.

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• The BM issued a notification that said there will be a 24-hour temporary water supply disruption affecting parts of Ghatkopar, Bhandup, and Mulund.

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• Odisha Cyclone Alert! IMD issues cyclone alert for Bay of Bengal, advises fishermen to return by May 23 due to heavy rainfall and high winds. Cyclone expected to impact Odisha, West Bengal, Maharashtra, and Gujarat from May 23-27.

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• In Maharashtra, six people were reported missing after a boat capsized in the evening of May 21 in Ujani dam waters. The incident took place near Kalashi village that is close to Indapur Tahseel of Pune district.

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• Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory for PM Modi’s rally in Dwarka, diverting routes like Kargil Chowk, Sector-18, and advising public transport use. Commuters urged to cooperate, plan journeys ahead of Lok Sabha elections on May 22 and polling on May 25.

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• The weather department has forecasted heatwave to severe heatwave conditions in Delhi for May 25. Consequently, the national capital will be on red alert as residents head to the polls for the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections.

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• The Porsche car involved in the accident in Pune had pending permanent registration due to unpaid fees. The 17-year-old driver, allegedly intoxicated, was driving without proper registration.

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• Donald Trump’s campaign is now accepting cryptocurrency donations through a fundraising page on Coinbase, including Bitcoin, Ether, US Dollar Coin, Shiba Inu Coin, and Dogecoin.

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• A Deloitte India survey reveals a 5.2% CAGR in campus compensation over 5 years. M Tech and CA / CFA courses witnessed the highest salary increase, while the weightage of ‘variable pay’ rose by 2.5% in FY23-24.

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• Three Indian nationals accused of killing Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar appeared in person before Canadian court on Tuesday while fourth appeared via video conference.

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• May 22: Richard Wagner born in 1972, USS Scorpion sinks in 1968, marking significant historical events

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• Maximum temperatures across Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh were reported to have exceeded 45 degrees Celsius on May 21. Read full weather forecast here with heavy rainfall warning in Kerala today.

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• Top Events on May 22: PM Modi in Delhi, IMD issues heatwave alert, IPL 2024, SpiceJet’s deadline to pay its dues, and more.

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