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Delhi-NCR Slammed by Intense Dust Storm, Residents Say Buildings Shook Like in an Earthquake

A powerful dust storm accompanied by intense gusty winds and heavy rain swept through Delhi-NCR on Friday evening, leaving residents rattled and describing the experience as nothing short of terrifying. Many took to social media, comparing the sudden storm to an “earthquake” due to the violent shaking of buildings and swinging lights and fans.

SC Directs President to Decide on Bills Within 3 Months

In a landmark decision aimed at ensuring timely action on legislation passed by state assemblies, the Supreme Court of India has mandated a three-month deadline for the President to take a decision on bills reserved by governors for her consideration. The directive came as part of a 415-page judgment uploaded late Friday, following a legal battle between the Tamil Nadu government and Governor R.N. Ravi over prolonged delays in bill assent.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Appeals to Citizens to Avoid Discarding Food on Streets

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday made an emotional appeal to citizens, urging them to stop throwing food—especially roti—on the roads. Sharing her concern via social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Gupta recounted a recent incident where she stopped a man from throwing bread out of his car window, presumably to feed a cow. She emphasized that such acts not only disrespect food but also pose a threat to road safety and animal lives.

President Murmu Returns to Delhi After Concluding Visits to Portugal and Slovakia

President Droupadi Murmu returned to New Delhi on Friday after concluding a significant four-day state visit to Portugal and Slovakia, marking the first such visit by an Indian president to Portugal in 27 years. The tour, described by officials as “historic,” came at a crucial juncture as India and the European Union are engaged in discussions to finalize a free trade agreement.

NMC Includes Char Dham Yatra Duty in PG Medical Students’ Training Program

In a significant move, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has announced that voluntary medical service during the upcoming Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand will be counted toward the mandatory District Residency Programme (DRP) for postgraduate medical students. The annual pilgrimage, which begins on April 30 and runs through October, draws lakhs of pilgrims to the four sacred sites — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.

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