The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet on Saturday decided to fill 700 posts of Home Guard volunteers in the Home Guards and Civil Defence Department.

It also gave its nod to regularise the services of 203 Panchayat Secretary (Zila Parishad cadre) who have completed two years of contract services as on March 31.

The Cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, approved an amendment to the Postgraduate, Specialist Services Policy by withdrawing the mandatory requirement of a one-year field posting before eligibility for Senior Residency at Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital in Shimla and Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College in Tanda.

A government statement said this decision has been taken in line with the policy followed at AIIMS in Chamiyana.

 Senior spokesperson of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Neel Garg, strongly reacted to former Chief Minister and Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi's recent comments suggesting that the people of Punjab regret electing the AAP government. Garg dismissed the remarks as baseless and reaffirmed the widespread public support for Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and the AAP government.

“Mr. Channi claims that Punjabis regret electing the AAP, but the truth is that the people of Punjab feel immense pride in their decision. Under CM Bhagwant Mann's leadership, the AAP government has fulfilled the aspirations of the public and delivered transformative governance in just a short span of time,” said Neel Garg.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) conducted comprehensive social media training sessions for its volunteers in the Malwa (South) and Doaba zones to enhance the dissemination of the party’s initiatives and the Punjab Government’s achievements.

The Malwa (South) zone meeting was held in Ludhiana under the leadership of Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sondh. Volunteers and office bearers of district and constituency levels actively participated in the session. The focus was on equipping the team with effective strategies to communicate the government's development works and welfare policies to the people of Punjab through social media platforms. Minister Sondh lauded the dedication of the volunteers and emphasized the importance of leveraging digital platforms to connect with citizens.

Raising concerns over the law and order "situation" in Karnataka, Union Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje on Friday said "none of us is safe anymore in the state."

Speaking at a press conference held at the Goldfinch Hotel in Bengaluru, the MoS said: "Where is law and order in the state?".

"Rapes are happening somewhere, murders elsewhere, and no one knows about it. None of us is safe anymore in Karnataka," she stressed.

"People step out of their homes, but there's no guarantee they'll return. The government promises all kinds of guarantees, but not for life," the MoS said.

"State Home Minister G. Parameshwara himself is caught in scandals and is under the influence of the mafia. With such people in charge, there's no use talking about law and order in Karnataka," she said.

Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai on Friday administered the oath of office to three new judges of the Supreme Court.

Justices N.V. Anjaria, Vijay Bishnoi and Atul S. Chandurkar took oath as apex court judges after the Centre on Thursday cleared their appointment to the Supreme Court.

The top court Collegium, headed by CJI Gavai, on Monday forwarded its recommendations to the Centre. “The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 26th May, 2025 has recommended elevation of the following Chief Justices / Judge of the High Courts, as Judges in the Supreme Court: (i) Mr. Justice N.V. Anjaria, Chief Justice, High Court of Karnataka, (PHC: High Court of Gujarat) (ii) Mr. Justice Vijay Bishnoi, Chief Justice, Gauhati High Court, (PHC: Rajasthan High Court) (iii) Mr. Justice A.S. Chandurkar Judge, High Court of Bombay,” said a statement uploaded on the website of the apex court.

 Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Baltej Pannu and Neel Garg launched a scathing critique of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal, following his recent statements alleging a nexus between the police and gangsters in Punjab under the current government.

Speaking on the issue, AAP leader Baltej Pannu remarked, “The people of Punjab have rejected Sukhbir Badal so decisively that it has become a popular saying in the state: Dinosaurs may return, but the Badals will not come back to power. Ironically, Sukhbir Badal, who once dismissed peaceful protesters as irrelevant, now finds himself organizing desperate protests to stay relevant.”

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) continues to strengthen its cadre and commitment to public service with the induction of a prominent industrialist and Hockey India Vice President, Nitin Kohli, into the party. Kohli was welcomed into the AAP family by Punjab Incharge Manish Sisodia and President Aman Arora in a formal event today. On this occasion AAP Punjab Working President Amansher Singh Shery Kalsi was also present.

Expressing his gratitude and enthusiasm after formally joining the AAP, Kohli stated, “I am deeply impressed by AAP's focus on industries and their commitment to Punjab's development. This is the party that genuinely prioritizes the welfare of citizens, and I am eager to contribute to the growth of industries and the welfare of Jalandhar under the leadership of Arvind Kejriwal Ji and Bhagwant Mann Ji.”

In recognition of his dedication and leadership potential, Nitin Kohli has been appointed as the in-charge of the Jalandhar Central constituency. He will set up a local office to address public grievances and ensure effective outreach to the community.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for naming the anti-terror operation against Pakistan as “Operation Sindoor”, asserting that the name of the operation is politically motivated.

“The name ‘Operation Sindoor' was their brainchild. It is politically motivated. I did not want to say this, especially when the multi-party delegations are visiting several countries and explaining India’s stand. But today, the Prime Minister came to West Bengal with the motive of political propaganda,” said the Chief Minister.

Earlier, while addressing a rally in Alipurduar district, PM Modi slammed the West Bengal government and ruling Trinamool Congress on multiple issues facing the state.

The Chief Minister also accused the Prime Minister of encouraging divisive politics through his address at Alipurduar.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday comforted a patient's attendant and solved her grievance, during a surprise check at Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital.

While CM Gupta was at the hospital conducting a surprise check, a patient's attendant approached her and narrated her grievance.

In the video, the girl can be heard saying that her phone is not working and detailing the alleged apathy of the hospital authorities.

The girl complained that the hospital staff did not even let her patient sit in the medical facility.

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has moved an application seeking a no-objection certificate (NOC) for the renewal of his passport, which expired in 2018.

The plea, filed in light of the procedural requirements necessary for renewing a passport while in judicial custody, is currently under consideration by the Rouse Avenue Court.

In response, the court has issued notices to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), directing them to file their replies.

The matter is scheduled for further hearing on June 4.