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PoliticsPhoto: MintThe Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta has launched an investigation into civic purchases totaling ₹1,134 crore following a leaked IAS video alleging unusual price discrepancies. The probe will review purchase orders, invoices, and vendor details. Civic officials are under increased scrutiny regarding the expenditure of public funds on basic items like lights, vehicles, and disinfectants.
Mint·
PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldStand-up comedian Masoom Rajwani and several others were detained by Mumbai Police during an unauthorized candlelight vigil for IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, who died by suicide last month. About 140 people were taken into preventive custody at Shivaji Park and Chaityabhoomi. Around 120 protesters at Shivaji Park and 20-25 at Chaityabhoomi were detained for lacking permissions. Authorities are processing their release.
Deccan Herald··Mumbai
PoliticsPhoto: TOI WorldA Kansas appeals court vacated a prior ruling in a divorce property case involving Scott L. Hale, who missed his hearing due to incarceration. The court found he was not given a fair chance to participate, as his objections to property division were ignored by the trial judge. The case is sent back for a new hearing and reassessment.
TOI World··Kansas
HealthPhoto: Hindu HealthA multicentre study in India revealed that nearly 1 in 11 high-risk hospitalized adults had melioidosis, a potentially deadly infection. The study found that almost 20% of confirmed patients died in hospital. Due to gaps in diagnosis and lack of national surveillance, the true burden of melioidosis in India remains uncertain.
Hindu Health·
BusinessPhoto: Economic TimesK Balasubramanian, CEO of Citibank India, emphasized that long-term capital-gains tax significantly affects equity investments. He noted that trade agreements, especially UK-India and EU-India corridors, will positively impact direct investments. Citibank is identifying companies that could benefit and engaging clients, seeing opportunities in services, markets, and investment banking as multinationals raise capital in India.
Economic Times·
PoliticsPhoto: Economic TimesOn May 27, 2026, the Enforcement Directorate seized a notebook from T Veena's residence. Veena is the daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The notebook, linked to the CMRL-Exalogic money laundering case, records a total deposit of AED 2,82,600 and a transfer of AED 1,46,600 to Faijaz VP, described by ED as a UAE-based associate.
Economic Times·
Mint·
Photo: MintThe Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta has launched an investigation into civic purchases totaling ₹1,134 crore following a leaked IAS video alleging unusual price discrepancies. The probe will review purchase orders, invoices, and vendor details. Civic officials are under increased scrutiny regarding the expenditure of public funds on basic items like lights, vehicles, and disinfectants.
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