Morning Digest | Deep concern over Ukraine war, and “coercion” in Indo-Pacific region: Quad leaders; Ordinance an insult to Supreme Court, we will challenge it: Kejriwal and others

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Joe Biden, Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese and Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida during the Quad Leaders’ Summit, in Hiroshima, Japan on May 20, 2023 | Photo Credit: PTI

Deeply concerned over Ukraine war, and “coercion” in Indo-Pacific: Quad leader

Expressing “deep concern” over the ongoing war in Ukraine, the leaders of the Quad countries said they “deplore” the consequences, and will continue to provide humanitarian assistance to Ukraine.

ED raids 12 locations in money-laundering case against ‘behka’ in Prime Minister’s Office

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted searches at 12 locations in Gujarat in connection with the money-laundering probe against Kiranbhai Jagdishbhai Patel. who allegedly impersonated A senior government official serving in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

ED arrested former IAS officer on charges of money laundering

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Ram Bilas Yadav, a former Indian Administrative Service officer and former additional secretary to the Uttarakhand government, on charges of money laundering.

BSF intercepted three Pakistani drones, seized 2.60 kg of drugs

The Border Security Force (BSF) on Friday intercepted three Pakistani drones, two of which were seized from different locations along the international border in Punjab.

Nitish has been looting Bihar for 18 years: Samrat Chowdhary

Sharp attack on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar State BJP President Samrat Chowdhary Said on May 20 that he (Mr. Kumar) has been looting Bihar for the last 18 years. Mr. Chaudhary also ridiculed Nitish government’s ambitious liquor ban policy And said it was Mr Kumar who was responsible for opening liquor shops in every panchayat and delivering liquor to every household, but “now he has banned liquor in the state”.

Ordinance an insult to Supreme Court, we will challenge it: Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government will challenge in the Supreme Court the Centre’s ordinance on transfer and posting of officers serving in the Delhi government.

Wagner claims Bakhmut captured, Kiev says fighting underway

Russia’s private army Wagner claimed total control of the eastern Ukrainian town of Bakhmut, the epicenter of fighting, on Saturday, as Kiev said fighting was continuing but acknowledged the situation was “critical”.

Martin Amis, British author of dark comedic novels, dies at 73

Martin Amis, the British author of dark comedic novels, has died at the age of 73, according to the New York Times.

LinkedIn eyes next 100 million members in India

LinkedIn’s India business has grown 84% since FY20, and has almost quadrupled in size over the last five years. Ashutosh Gupta, India country manager of the California-based professional network and employment platform, said the platform is betting high on the country for its next 100 million members. Hindu in an interview.

Super Kings beat Capitals with impressive performance to make playoffs

The script that unfolded at Feroz Shah Kotla was in keeping with the popular sentiments of thousands of spectators dressed in Dhoni’s jersey. Undeterred, Chennai Super Kings registered a resounding 77-run win over a shaky Delhi Capitals. Indeed, considering the performance of these teams in the league stage, the one-sided nature of the competition.

IPL 2023: LSG beat KKR by one run to enter IPL play-offs

Lucknow Super Giants qualified for the IPL playoffs after beating Kolkata Knight Riders by one run in their last league match here on Saturday.