Red alert in Kerala, Sensex & Nifty see sharp cuts | Hook News Wrap

The Met Department has sounded a red alert for Kasaragod, Kannur, Wayanad, and Kozhikode districts in Kerala. These districts are likely to receive "extremely heavy rainfall" within the next 24 hours. According to officials, a large volume of rain is expected to fall in a short period, which may lead to flash floods and landslides. Waterlogging is also anticipated in urban and low-lying areas.

Rains Batter Bengaluru

Rains continue to batter Bengaluru, disrupting normal life. Heavy downpours over the past 36 hours have thrown the city out of gear, with waterlogging and traffic jams reported in several areas on Tuesday. The Met Department has issued an orange alert for Bengaluru and a red alert for some parts of Karnataka on Tuesday as well.

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BJP Leader’s Comments: SIT Formed

Latest on the objectionable comments by BJP leader Vijay Shah against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi: Following an order from the Supreme Court, Madhya Pradesh police has formed an SIT to investigate the matter. The three-member SIT will file its first status report in the Apex Court on 28 May. The Supreme Court ordered the SIT probe after rejecting the BJP leader’s apology.

Legal practice for judicial service

The Supreme Court has made three years of legal practice mandatory for entry into judicial services. Passing the verdict, the bench of Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih highlighted the complications arising from the appointment of fresh law graduates. CJI Gavai also noted that experience gained through courtroom practice is crucial to ensuring both competence and efficiency in the judicial process.

India On COVID-19 Alert

India remains on alert as several parts of Asia, including Singapore and Hong Kong, record a spike in fresh COVID cases. News agency PTI reported, quoting official sources, that the coronavirus situation in the country is under control. As of May 19, the number of active COVID-19 cases in India stands at 257, a very low figure considering the country's large population, officials said.

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Dalal Street: Sharp Decline

The Indian stock market continued to decline on Tuesday. The Sensex dropped by one per cent, slipping 800 points. The Nifty also slipped further below the 25,000 mark, as investors weighed the US credit rating downgrade and awaited clarity on US-India trade talks.

MR Srinivasan Passes Away

India’s veteran nuclear scientist MR Srinivasan has passed away. The former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission played a key role in the country’s indigenous nuclear energy programme. He was 95 and is survived by his wife and daughter.

Dr Jayant Vishnu Narlikar Dies

Eminent astrophysicist Dr Jayant Vishnu Narlikar died in Pune on Tuesday. He was 86. The astrophysicist attained international fame for the Hoyle–Narlikar theory of gravity. He was a towering figure in Indian science and widely known for his pioneering contributions to cosmology.