The big news of 31 May 2023, Top 10 headlines 31 May 2023, Breaking news of 31 May 2023
31 May World No Tobacco Day – Grow food, not tobacco
On World No Tobacco Day, WHO urge governments to stop subsidizing tobacco farming and support more sustainable crops that could feed millions. More than 300 million people globally are faced with acute food insecurity. Meanwhile, more than 3 million hectares of land across more than 120 countries are being used to grow deadly tobacco. A new WHO report, “Grow food, not tobacco”, highlights the ills of tobacco growing and the benefits of switching to more sustainable food crops.
North Korea says it failed to launch a spy satellite, but will try again soon
North Korea tried and failed to launch a military spy satellite on Wednesday morning due to a problem with the rocket engine, according to People’s Democratic Republic of Korea (DPRK) state media, saying it would make another attempt “within the shortest period possible.”
Mamata attends a rally in Kolkata in support of wrestlers
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today attended a rally to protest against the recent ill-treatment of wrestlers by the Delhi Police.
Prime Minister Modi offered prayers at the Brahma temple in Pushkar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today offered prayers at the Brahma Temple in Pushkar, Ajmer district of Rajasthan.
ED attaches assets worth Rs 66 lakh of former IFS officer
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth Rs 66 lakh of a former Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer on charges of having assets disproportionate to his known sources of income.
Delhi High Court bans streaming of ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse’ on over 100 websites
According to media reports, the Delhi High Court has barred Internet Service Providers (ISPs) from hosting or streaming the upcoming animated film ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse’ as well as its 2018 prequel ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’. Instructed to restrict access to more than 100 websites.
16 illegal factories dumping dirty water in Hindon River sealed
Taking strict action against the illegal factories causing pollution in the Hindon River, the Regional Pollution Control Board sealed 16 illegal factories on the spot. All these factories were running in Behlolpur village of Noida.
Karnataka: 18 bonded labourers rescued, accused arrested
According to media reports, 18 bonded labourers were rescued today from the clutches of a landlord in Cheluvanahalli village of Hassan district of Karnataka and the accused has been arrested.
NCP demands action on websites for derogatory articles towards Savitribai Phule
A high-level delegation of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) today met Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar and called for strict action against two websites that published ‘defamatory’ articles on the great social reformer and India’s foremost woman educator Savitribai Phule demanded.
Rain in Bengaluru till June 4, yellow alert in 8 districts of Karnataka
The India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rains in Bengaluru till June 4, as well as issued a yellow alert in eight districts.
Rahul reiterates demand for caste census, accuses BJP-RSS of attacking Constitution
Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi, who is on a six-day tour of America, has once again reiterated his demand for the caste-based census. He has also accused the BJP and the RSS of attacking the Constitution of the country.
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar will visit two African countries on Thursday
Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar will go on a tour of South Africa and Namibia from Thursday.
Car caught fire after hitting a tree in Harda, 4 burnt alive
According to media reports, a major accident took place on Wednesday morning in the Harda district of Madhya Pradesh. There, a car running at a high speed lost control and hit a tree and caught fire. In this accident, four people including husband and wife were burnt alive.
