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Celebrated for the first time on May 21, Godawan Day in Rajasthan symbolizes a pivotal moment for wildlife conservation, specifically aimed at the Great Indian Bustard, a species on the brink of extinction.

Bengaluru's monsoon woes have escalated beyond potholes, with dangling and snapped cables now posing a severe public safety risk. Heavy rains expose the city's neglected infrastructure, turning roads and footpaths into death traps. Residents and traders blame unregulated cable installations, demanding urgent action and a shift to underground wiring to prevent potential fatalities.

Tamil Nadu government initiated a significant bureaucratic reshuffle, moving senior officials across key departments like municipal administration, energy, and transport. Gagandeep Singh Bedi now heads municipal administration and water supply, while Dr. G S Sameeran takes charge as GCC Commissioner. Several other crucial appointments were made in civic bodies and state agencies.

Odisha has submitted a list of 11 senior IPS officers to the UPSC for the DGP post, succeeding Y B Khurania whose term ends August 31. The expanded panel follows UPSC's guidance, aiming for a broader selection pool. Several DGP-ranked officers are among the contenders, with speculation favoring Sarangi and Koche.

According to a govt order, Gagandeep Singh Bedi, who was serving as additional chief secretary to govt, rural development and panchayat raj department, has been transferred and posted as additional chief secretary to govt, municipal administration and water supply department, replacing D Karthikeyan.

Actor Thalapathy Vijay received a special gift – a cricket bat signed by Indian cricketer Virat Kohli – during a meeting with MRF officials in Chennai. Photos of Vijay with the autographed bat quickly went viral, delighting fans and highlighting his known passion for cricket. This event also generated excitement ahead of his upcoming film, 'Jana Nayagan'.

At the 28th syndicate meeting of Patliputra University, overseen by Vice Chancellor Upendra Prasad Singh, exciting changes were unveiled including promotions for 13 lecturers to reader positions and elevating a talented history teacher to the role of professor. In a decisive move, the university also chose to terminate the services of an absent assistant professor.