India News and World Updates for May 30, 2024: Climate finance raised, Arvind Kejriwal seeks bail, and more headlines.

India has successfully raised $115.9 billion in climate finance, surpassing the goal set at COP15 in Copenhagen in 2009. Developed countries had committed to raising $100 billion a year by 2020 to address the needs of developing countries. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the fight against climate change.

In other news, Arvind Kejriwal has moved a Delhi court for regular bail in an excise policy case, while the Delhi High Court has rejected a plea seeking the disqualification of PM Narendra Modi as a Varanasi candidate. The court criticized the plea, highlighting the ongoing political tensions in the country.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized properties worth ₹290 crore, including Noida’s GIP Mall, in a cheating case. Additionally, a fire broke out in Noida’s Lotus Boulevard Society in Sector 100 after an air conditioner blast, causing panic among residents.

On the global front, Israel has warned that the war in Gaza may last until the end of 2024, as it intensifies its offensive in the border city of Rafah. The situation remains tense in the region as the conflict continues to escalate.

As the monsoon arrives in Kerala and most parts of the northeast, the agriculture ministry emphasizes the critical role of the monsoon in India’s economy. With 51% of the country’s farmed area relying on rain-fed agriculture, the monsoon plays a vital role in sustaining agricultural production.

Overall, these updates reflect the diverse range of issues and events unfolding in India and around the world, highlighting the ongoing challenges and developments shaping our society.