🟠1. Kedarnath Dham Sees Record Pilgrim Rush
With the start of the Char Dham Yatra, Kedarnath is witnessing an unprecedented surge in pilgrims.
Key Points:
- Thousands of devotees arriving daily
- Long queues on trekking routes and helicopter services
- Complaints about food, accommodation, and medical facilities
- Authorities have deployed extra security and health teams
🟠2. Narendra Modi Visits Sikkim
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Sikkim’s 50th Statehood Day celebrations.
Key Points:
- Roadshow held in Gangtok
- Projects worth ₹4000 crore inaugurated
- Focus on infrastructure, tourism, and connectivity
- Interaction with local citizens
🟠3. Reserve Bank of India Tightens Action on Paytm Payments Bank
The RBI has taken strict action against Paytm Payments Bank.
Key Points:
- Restrictions imposed on banking operations
- Ban on onboarding new customers
- Issues related to KYC and compliance
- Customers assured their funds remain safe
 4. Blast on Railway Track in Patiala
An explosion occurred on a railway track in Punjab’s Patiala district.
Key Points:
- Incident near Shambhu–Rajpura railway section
- No major casualties reported
- Security agencies have launched an investigation
- Terror angle also under probe
 5. School Timings Changed in Uttar Pradesh
Due to rising temperatures, school timings have been revised in UP.
Key Points:
- Classes up to Grade 8 will run till 12:30 PM only
- Decision taken to protect children from heat
- Schools opening earlier in the morning
- Preventive step amid heatwave concerns
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