Sonam Wangchuk; Spain wildfires
- The Delhi high court, hearing a petition filed by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife Dr Gitanjali J Angmo seeking his discharge from Safdarjung Hospital and transfer to a private hospital, declined to grant any interim relief.
- Around 400 ground personnel and 19 aircraft are battling Spain’s largest wildfire of the year, which has burned approximately 16,000 hectares and continues to burn.
- The Calcutta high court directed authorities to halt all demolition work at Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee’s office in South 24 Parganas’ Amtala, until further orders.
- Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli added another golden chapter to their illustrious careers as they became the first Indian pair to play 400 international matches together.
- The Kerala high court has declared a holiday on Monday for all schools under its jurisdiction in view of the FIFA World Cup final, which will be played between Spain and Argentina in the intervening night of Sunday and Monday.
Here are the top 5 stories of the day:
No relief for Wangchuk: Delhi HC backs government’s move to shift Sonam to hospital, says no force used
The Delhi high court on Sunday upheld the Centre’s decision to shift climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to Safdarjung Hospital, observing that the government’s action was not arbitrary given his deteriorating health after weeks of fasting. Read full story here
16,000 hectares burned, over 1,100 evacuated: Spain’s largest wildfire rages on
Spain’s largest wildfire of the year has burned approximately 16,000 hectares and continues to burn, but authorities are hopeful to contain it by Sunday. More than 1,100 people have been evacuated as firefighters continue their efforts to subdue the fire. Read full story here
Calcutta HC halts demolition of Abhishek Banerjee’s Amtala office
The direction came hours after an anti-encroachment drive was launched at the closed office premises amid heavy security arrangements. Officials had begun the demolition exercise as part of the anti-encroachment operation in the area. Read full story here
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli create history in 3rd ODI against England at Lord’s, become first Indian pair to…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli became the first Indian pair to play 400 international matches together. The landmark came when the veteran duo walked out for the third and final ODI against England at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground. Read full story here
Kerala declares Monday holiday for schools over FIFA World Cup final
The Kerala General Education Department declared a holiday on Monday for all schools under its jurisdiction in view of the FIFA World Cup final, officials said on Sunday.Officials said the decision was taken after considering requests from students who are football enthusiasts and wished to watch the World Cup final on Sunday night. Read full story here
