In a series of significant developments on June 13, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted that El Niño conditions will strengthen during the monsoon season, raising concerns for agriculture. Meanwhile, a shocking incident unfolded at a historic estate in Madhya Pradesh where a woman shot the wife of a royal family member. Additionally, the National Testing Agency has announced changes for the NEET-UG retest, and a new report highlights the preventability of road fatalities.
El Niño to Strengthen During Monsoon: IMD
The IMD on Friday stated that El Niño conditions, which are currently present over the equatorial Pacific Ocean, are expected to strengthen during the monsoon season. This development calls for immediate action on the ground as kharif sowing is underway. El Niño, characterized by the warming of ocean waters in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific, is often linked to weak monsoon rainfall in India. The summer monsoon has gradually advanced into other states after its onset over Kerala on June 4.
Woman Shoots MP 'Royal Bahu' at Family Estate
In a shocking incident, gunfire erupted during a dispute at the historic Parsmania Garhi estate of the erstwhile royal family of Nagod in Madhya Pradesh. Yogita Singh, wife of Rupendra Singh, alias Baba Raja, was critically injured with a bullet in the stomach. According to the FIR, on Thursday afternoon, Yogita, her son, and her brother had gone to the ancestral house where Sunita Parihar had been staying. Yogita alleged that she was abused and asked to leave, after which Sunita fired multiple rounds. Sunita has been arrested. Yogita underwent surgery, and doctors have stated that her condition is stable.
NEET-UG Retest: Candidates Get Extra Time
In a set of candidate-friendly changes announced for the June 21 NEET-UG 2026 retest, the overall examination window has been increased from 180 minutes to 195 minutes. Additionally, candidates will be provided with more rough-work pages. This move aims to ease the pressure on students appearing for the retest.
Over 50,000 Road Deaths in 2024 Were Preventable
A new report has revealed that over 40% of the 81,780 two-wheeler riders killed in crashes could have survived had they worn good-quality helmets. Similarly, seatbelts could have prevented about half of the 21,988 deaths among car occupants. The report emphasizes the importance of safety gear in preventing fatalities.
Murder Accused on Bail Shoots Teen Dead
In another tragic incident, five men barged into the house of Sangli APMC director Maruti Bandgar, looking for his father. When they could not find him, they shot his 14-year-old son dead. The main accused, Nilesh Gadade, who was out on bail in a murder case, was angry over a complaint filed against him by Bandgar Sr. He is currently on the run.
