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54k-plus trees were axed for original project alignment

The National Green Tribunal has issued notices to multiple authorities after admitting an appeal challenging the environmental clearance granted to Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited (NINL) for its steel plant expansion. Appellants cite concerns over extensive tree felling, inadequate impact assessments, and a flawed public hearing process for the project.

Three workers were injured when a lift snapped and fell during maintenance at Kolkata airport on Tuesday. Officials confirmed the incident occurred on Lift 34 while work was in progress. The injured workers sustained minor injuries and were promptly taken to the hospital for treatment.

In a shocking event in south London, a man, woman, and child tragically fell from a residential tower, marking a grim chapter for the community. Neighbors had been alarmed by echoes of distress in the neighborhood, with reports of shouting and screaming surfacing weeks before the tragedy.

India's foreign exchange reserves dropped by $7.511 billion to $681.384 billion in the week ending May 22, marking a second consecutive weekly decline. This decrease follows a significant fall in the previous week, with the reserves now under pressure due to the Middle East conflict and RBI's currency market interventions.

Indian markets remained steady near record highs despite rising oil prices due to Iran tensions. Strong corporate earnings, particularly from Dollar Tree and Kohl's, bolstered investor confidence. While some companies faced headwinds from higher fuel costs, others like Snowflake saw significant gains driven by AI growth. Inflation data showed a slight acceleration, impacting Treasury yields.

After a lengthy 16-year battle, a painter's widow received Rs 4 lakh in compensation from the Calcutta High Court following her husband's fatal fall from a train. Justice Biswaroop Chowdhury lambasted the Railway for neglecting to conduct an inquiry, noting that police and medical documentation clearly indicated an accidental death.