Biparjoy intensifies, PM takes stock of measures

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Tuseday, 13 June 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on Monday, to review the preparedness of various departments and the Gujarat government to deal with Biparjoy’s impact.

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THE BIG STORY

Biparjoy intensifies, PM takes stock of measures

Biparjoy barrelled towards the country’s west coast as an extremely severe cyclone on Monday, prompting the Gujarat government to rush in reinforcements, with the landfall expected on Thursday afternoon between Mandvi in Gujarat and Karachi in Pakistan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on Monday, to review the preparedness of various departments and the Gujarat government to deal with Biparjoy’s impact. Read more.

THE BIG QUESTION

What database is in the eye of a leak storm?

Sensitive personal information, including details of identity documents such as Aadhaar and passports, of those who took or signed up for Covid-19 vaccines was freely accessible for an unknown duration, according to reports and screenshots shared by those who found the illicit service on Monday, prompting criticism from experts and Opposition leaders even as the government denied a breach had taken place. Read more.

FROM THE FIELD

Meitei, Kuki groups reject peace panel citing lack of consultation

A peace committee constituted by the Centre to broker amity between the warring Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur ran into rough weather on Monday after prominent civil society organisations from both sides refused to be a part of the process. Read more.

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