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Fire breaks out in Ministry of Education office building in Delhi's ITO
According to the Delhi Fire Service, a call regarding the blaze was received at 9.37 am, following which eight fire tenders were rushed to the spot
 "Fire breaks out in Ministry of Education office building in Delhi's ITO")
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari expands his cabinet, 35 more ministers take oath
Governor R N Ravi administered the oath, bringing the total strength of the Council of Ministers to 41 under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's administration
 "Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari expands his cabinet, 35 more ministers take oath")
Five new judges appointed to Supreme Court, taking total strength to 37
The government last month promulgated an ordinance amending a law to increase the sanctioned strength of the apex court to 38 from 34, including the Chief Justice of India
 "Five new judges appointed to Supreme Court, taking total strength to 37")
Thunderstorms, rain to continue across India; Delhi under yellow alert
The IMD has also forecast a gradual rise in maximum temperatures across northwest India, with mercury levels expected to increase by 6-8 degrees Celsius over the course of the week
 "Thunderstorms, rain to continue across India; Delhi under yellow alert")
Statsguru: Peak power deficit resurfaces marginally as temperatures soar
Extreme heat across north and central India is pushing electricity demand to record highs, exposing supply gaps and testing the resilience of the power system
 "Statsguru: Peak power deficit resurfaces marginally as temperatures soar")
Death toll in Saket building collapse reaches 6; 2 MCD engineers suspended
Death toll in the Saket building collapse rises to six; FIR lodged, two MCD engineers suspended and a magisterial inquiry ordered
 "Death toll in Saket building collapse reaches 6; 2 MCD engineers suspended")
VFS in Maharashtra: Reforming governance or outsourcing state's front desk?
Maharashtra government has roped in VFS Global to manage its 60 Sub-Registrar Offices across the state. Is it a cosmetic change or a broad reform? Let's find out
 "VFS in Maharashtra: Reforming governance or outsourcing state's front desk?")
Pocso Act applies if victim of commercial sex trafficking is minor: SC
A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan on Friday issued a slew of directions to mitigate the concerns of sex workers
 "Pocso Act applies if victim of commercial sex trafficking is minor: SC")
Stay hydrated, take extra care during scorching heat: PM on 'Mann Ki Baat'
In his monthly radio broadcast Mann Ki Baat, he said people should take extra precautions when stepping out in the sun
 "Stay hydrated, take extra care during scorching heat: PM on 'Mann Ki Baat'")
India's vultures stage comeback as captive-breeding efforts gather pace
Led by the BNHS and state governments, the recovery initiative for the critically endangered white-rumped, long-billed, and slender-billed vulture species has entered a vital new phase
 "India's vultures stage comeback as captive-breeding efforts gather pace")
Gen NS Raja Subramani takes charge as new CDS, succeeds Gen Anil Chauhan
Gen Subramani, widely known as an expert on Pakistan and China, was serving as the Military Advisor at the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS)
 "Gen NS Raja Subramani takes charge as new CDS, succeeds Gen Anil Chauhan")
Onion farmers seek ₹10,000 crore revival package amid export curbs, losses
The central government's move to release buffer onion stock through NAFED and NCCF at lower rates in the domestic market adversely affected prices of the kitchen staple and caused financial losses
 "Onion farmers seek ₹10,000 crore revival package amid export curbs, losses")
Heatwave eases as rain cools North India, IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi
Rain, thunderstorms and hail are forecast across several states on Sunday, bringing respite from the intense summer heat
 "Heatwave eases as rain cools North India, IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi")
Several feared trapped as five-storey building collapses in Delhi
The entire five-storey structure collapsed, flattening into a massive mound of rubble, according to officials at the site
Punjab RTI activist shot dead in Phagwara; Oppn targets Mann govt
Jalandhar Range DIG Naveen Singla said a 32 bore pistol was found near the body of Singh, while a 12 bore rifle was found in an SUV parked near the crime spot
 "Punjab RTI activist shot dead in Phagwara; Oppn targets Mann govt")
Massive dust storm sweeps Rajasthan; rain brings relief in north India
Clouds of dust and sand engulfed many towns, reducing visibility to zero and forcing motorists to switch on headlights during the day
 "Massive dust storm sweeps Rajasthan; rain brings relief in north India")
Shivakumar meets Guv Gehlot, stakes claim to form new govt in Karnataka
Shivakumar's swearing-in as the new CM will take place on June 3 at the Glass House of Lok Bhavan
 "Shivakumar meets Guv Gehlot, stakes claim to form new govt in Karnataka")
Delhi court frames MCOCA charges against conman Sukesh in extortion case
It also ordered framing of charges under various penal provisions, IT Act and MCOCA sections against his wife Leena Paulose and 17 others
 "Delhi court frames MCOCA charges against conman Sukesh in extortion case")
IMD issues red and orange alerts as dust storms sweep across Delhi
It advised residents to remain indoors, avoid taking shelter under trees, stay away from weak structures and unplug electrical appliances during the thunderstorm activity
 "IMD issues red and orange alerts as dust storms sweep across Delhi")
No proposal to declare cow national animal or ban slaughter: Meghwal
Meghwal noted that laws relating to cow slaughter vary across states and decisions are often taken based on local considerations
 "No proposal to declare cow national animal or ban slaughter: Meghwal")