Jharkhand

Thousands of enthusiastic supporters gather in Chatra, Jharkhand, as PM Modi delivered a powerful speech addressing political alliances and opposition dynamics amidst the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

According to reports, both Sanjiv Lal and Jahangir were arrested under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after undergoing overnight questioning. They are scheduled to appear before a court today, where the ED will seek their remand for further investigation.

Multiple regions in India are currently experiencing severe weather conditions, including heat waves and rain alerts. The Meteorological Department has issued warnings for heat waves in Rajasthan, Western Madhya Pradesh, Saurashtra, Kutch, as well as scorching temperatures in Jharkhand, Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Odisha.

The Enforcement Directorate raided Jharkhand Minister Alamgir Alan's personal secretary's house, and seized cash, estimated to be Rs 20-Rs 30 crore, from his house help. More cash recovery is expected as counting machines are being brought.

The X account of Jharkhand Congress has been withheld in India following a legal demand in response to the dissemination of a doctored video involving Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued warnings for six states, including Karnataka, due to heavy heat for the next five days. East Indian states like West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Bihar are also bracing for intense heat. High temperatures and humidity levels are expected, with deviations of 4.5 to 6.4 degrees above average considered extreme.

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Despite recent improvements in security conditions, West Singhbhum remains one of the most severely affected districts by left-wing extremism in the country, having witnessed 46 Maoist-related incidents, resulting in 22 deaths last year.

Areas likely impacted include parts of Odisha, Bengal, Jharkhand, Vidarbha, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, Rayalaseema, and Telangana. The present heat in Kolkata is fairly strong, with temperatures feeling closer to 44-45 degrees Celsius due to abnormally high humidity this time of year.

The IMD has warned of heatwave conditions in isolated pockets of north interior Karnataka from April 2 to April 6. Additionally, parts of Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh are likely to experience heatwave conditions during this period.