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Nitin Gadkari exposes NHAI rot, says it’s a shame authority’s new building took 9 years

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Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari slammed the non-performing officials at the national highways authority of India (NHAI) for delaying projects during the virtual inauguration of the authority’s new headquarters. Expressing his surprise over the fact that the completion of the building took 9 years, Gadkari sarcastically said that photographs of officials responsible for the delay should be displayed inside the building so that people get to know the great personalities who took nine years for completion of the building.

The union minister did not mince his words during the video conference and said it was a shame that the project which was finalized in 2008 and awarded tender in 2011 took this much time in completion. He said that the two governments and eight chairmen had passed through the organization when the construction work was on. He said that the current chairman and members are not related to the project, but pictures of those who worked on the project from 2011-2020 should be put up in the building so that people know who delayed the decisions.

Gadkari said that the authority needed urgent reforms and it was high time action is taken against the non-performing officials. He said that NHAI claims Delhi-Mumbai expressway project worth  80,000 to 1 lakh crore will be completed within two-three years when a 250 crore project took so much time in completion. Taking a dig at NHAI’s culture, the union minister said many officials in the organization are indecisive despite being associated with it for 10-12 years.

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In other news, Gadkari has announced work on the Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway would begin soon. He met Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi K. Palaniswami and suggested that the flyover be designed as a double-decker by bringing in international consultants in place of four lanes as planned earlier.

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Western disturbance brings major relief from heatwave as mercury drops in Delhi-NCR

An active western disturbance over Rajasthan and central Pakistan has triggered heavy rain and thunderstorms, causing temperatures to plunge across Delhi-NCR and neighboring states.

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Delhi Rain

The intense heatwave sweeping across large parts of the country has officially abated, bringing much-needed respite to citizens. According to weather experts and the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a drastic drop in temperatures has kept the national capital significantly cooler than normal. On Sunday, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 35.8 degrees Celsius, which is 4.2 degrees below the seasonal average.

Western disturbance alters regional weather

Meteorologists have attributed this sudden shift to rain and thunderstorm activity triggered by an active western disturbance currently hovering over Rajasthan and central Pakistan. Media reports indicate that the city recorded 0.9 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours leading up to Saturday morning. While the current spell of rain is expected to weaken and move away gradually, leading to a slight rise in temperature from Monday, experts emphasize that no heatwave conditions are anticipated in Delhi during the first week of June.

Widespread rain across states; disruptions in hilly terrains

The impact of the changing weather systems is visible across multiple states. The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph for Delhi-NCR, alongside localized heavy showers in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Furthermore, severe thunderstorm activity with squally winds up to 90 kmph has been predicted over northwest, central, and adjoining eastern regions of India.

In Gujarat, scattered to isolated rainfall and thunderstorms are projected over the next six days due to the active weather systems. Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon is making steady progress, with the weather office indicating its potential advancement into parts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu over the next three to four days.

While the plains enjoy a break from the scorching heat, the sudden weather transition caused temporary complications in the hill states. In Uttarakhand, a heavy downpour and adverse weather conditions led to the brief suspension of the Kedarnath Yatra, leaving hundreds of pilgrims stranded before the restrictions were lifted later in the day. Conversely, the cooler mountain breeze and pre-monsoon showers have triggered a massive influx of tourists to Shimla, as people flock from high-temperature states like Gujarat to seek comfort in the hills.

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Satellite images reveal extensive construction of launch pads and bunkers near Chinese nuclear missile silos

Satellite images show that Beijing is constructing a vast web of over 80 launch pads, command bunkers, and electronic warfare facilities to protect its longest-range nuclear missiles in a remote desert complex.

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A vast military complex is rapidly taking shape in a remote Chinese desert, raising significant attention among security scholars. Freshly analyzed satellite images indicate that Beijing is building an expansive network of launch pads, bunkers, and communications nodes. This critical infrastructure is positioned near isolated nuclear silos that house the Chinese military’s longest-range missiles, which are already capable of reaching any city in the United States.

Media reports indicate that the scale of this newly discovered construction points to a sweeping expansion of hardened infrastructure. The entire network is specifically designed to protect and operate China’s land-based nuclear forces. This massive buildup signals a major upgrade in efforts to secure a resilient second-strike capability, highlighting the intensifying nuclear competition with Western powers amidst rising regional tensions.

Protecting second strike capabilities

According to assessments by security analysts, the imagery reveals more than 80 launch pads. These pads are intended for potential use by an expanding fleet of mobile missile launchers as well as air-defense batteries. Furthermore, the newly built facilities appear configured to serve command operations, satellite communications, and electronic warfare functions.

Security experts note that this infrastructure is being deployed on a grand scale, stretching across thousands of square kilometers of desert landscape beyond the primary silo fields. Depending on the exact operational capabilities of these sites, the development represents a highly considerable enhancement and diversification of the nation’s strategic nuclear deterrent.

The primary objective behind safeguarding these desert silos aligns with the stated goal of maintaining a credible nuclear deterrent. This military policy remains grounded in the absolute capacity to retaliate effectively if the nation is struck first.

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DK Shivakumar expected to take oath as Karnataka chief minister on June 3

Senior leader DK Shivakumar is set to take office as the new chief minister of Karnataka on June 3, following top-level leadership transitions within the state government.

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Senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar is highly likely to take the oath of office as the next chief minister of Karnataka on June 3, according to government sources. The upcoming ceremony marks a major leadership transition in the southern state following recent political developments.

Transition of power

The development follows days of high-level consultations within the party’s central leadership to ensure a smooth transition of power in the state assembly. Media reports indicate that preparations for the oath-taking ceremony have begun, with the event expected to see attendance from top political leaders, party workers, and ministers.

State government officials and party insiders have indicated that the formal schedule and cabinet composition are being finalized ahead of the scheduled date. Further official announcements regarding the swearing-in ceremony are expected to be released soon by the state administration.

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