News Digest: Putin briefs Modi on Wagner revolt, Ukraine situation

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		Saturday, July 01, 2023
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		India
		Putin briefs Modi on Wagner revolt, Ukraine situation PM Modi spoke to Russian President Putin on Friday in the aftermath of an aborted coup by a former ally, Yevgeny Prigozhin. The Kremlin readout said Modi backed the "decisive actions of the Russian leadership" to protect law and order. After 15-23 yrs in jail, 15 lifers seek remission Following the Supreme Court's stress on adopting a "reformative approach" and granting remission to those who have spent more than 14 years in jail, a group of 15 life convicts of Fatehgarh jail in UP have moved the apex court seeking remission, having spent 15-23 years behind bars. Amritpal, aides not on fast: Assam official More India News»

		Science
		Indian telescope & astronomers help global team hear 'humming' of gravitational waves Astronomers reveal evidence of universe's 'background hum' Rampant pumping of groundwater has changed Earth's spin, finds study More Science News»

		Technology
		Telegram users, here's a warning about a 'dangerous' app Cybersecurity firm CheckPoint has discovered a modified version of the popular messaging app Telegram. The malicious app was detected and blocked by Harmony Mobile. The report has revealed that the modified version of the app is embedded with malicious code linked to Trojan Triada. Explained: Activision's "hallucination", other anti-cheating tools and how they are stopping hackers in Call of Duty Activision has implemented a new anti-cheating tool called "hallucination" in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Warzone 2.0. When activated, hallucination creates clones of real players in a match to confuse and disorient cheaters without affecting legitimate players. These clones move, look, and interact with the game just like real players, making it difficult for cheaters to differentiate between them at first glance. 16 years of the iPhone launch: The world has never been the same The iPhone remains one of the most recognised products in the world. It is a product that millions across the world see first thing in the morning More Technology News»

		Business
		Rs 7 lakh combined threshold for calculating TCS: Finance ministry The finance ministry Friday clarified the threshold of Rs 7 lakh for the liberalised remittance scheme is the combined level for calculating tax collected at source (TCS), irrespective of the purpose of remittance such as medical treatment and education. Interest rate hike for post-office plans, five-year recurring deposits The government has left interest rates on most small savings schemes unchanged, barring five-year recurring deposits, which will fetch 6.5% during the July-September quarter 30 basis points higher than the current level. CBDT to 'duly consider' PAN, Aadhaar linking requests where fees paid by June 30 The income tax department on Friday said it will "duly consider" cases where linking of PAN with Aadhaar is yet to happen despite individuals giving their consent and having paid the fee. The last day for linking PAN with biometric Aadhaar on paying a late fee of Rs 1,000 is June 30, 2023. From July 1, 2023, PAN will become inoperative for individuals who have failed to link it with Aadhaar and TDS and TCS will be deducted at a higher rate. More Business News»

		Sports
		Punjab sports minister questions exclusion of Mohali as ODI World Cup host venue Punjab sports minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer on Friday has written to BCCI president Roger Binny and secretary Jay Shah, raising questions about the criteria used to exclude Mohali from the list of host cities for the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup, scheduled to commence on October 5 in Ahmedabad. Don't think this is going to be Virat Kohli's last World Cup: Chris Gayle TimesofIndia.com spoke to 'Universe Boss' Gayle, a veteran of 103 Tests, 301 ODIs, and 79 T20Is, and discussed the upcoming World Cup, his bonhomie with Virat Kohli, India vs Pakistan, and much more. 2nd Ashes Test: Australia extend lead to 221 before rain cuts short Day 3 Usman Khawaja hit a resilient unbeaten 58 as Australia tightened their grip in the second Ashes Test, stretching their lead to 221 against England before rain forced early stumps on Day 3 at Lord's on Friday. After England's batting collapse in the morning session gave Australia a 91-run lead, Khawaja led the visitors' in the second innings, finishing the day at 130 for 2. More Sports News»

		Education
		Manohar Parrikar Yuva Scientist Award will have a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh The state government of India has introduced the Manohar Parrikar Yuva Scientist Award (MPYSA) to recognize young individuals under the age of 35 who have excelled in the field of science and technology. The award, which comes with a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh, will be given annually to an eligible scientist on the recommendation of an expert committee. Haryana to use imagery for mining monitoring, GPS in mining vehicles: CS The Haryana government plans to use satellite imagery for monitoring mining activities in the state and equip vehicles with GPS. The chief secretary emphasized the need for increased check posts and CCTV cameras in sensitive areas to combat illegal mining. It was suggested that a special team be formed at the district level for regular checks. Varanasi girl, Kanpur boy top UP B.Ed entrance test 2023 Shalini Patel from Varanasi has secured first place in the joint entrance exam for Bachelor of Education (BED - JEE). She scored 92.5%, while Rahul Kumar from Kanpur came second with a score of 90%. The top three positions were dominated by arts graduates. Interestingly, OBC candidates took eight out of the top ten spots. More Education News»

		Environment
		Even after one year of the ban on single-use plastic, traders flout norms in Visakhapatnam Climate protesters aim to bring London to a halt IEA-IFC joint report calls to ramp up clean energy investments in emerging & developing economies Annual clean energy investments in emerging and developing economies will need to more than triple from $770 billion in 2022 to as much as $2.8 trillion by the early 2030s to meet rising energy needs and align with the climate goals set out in the Paris Agreement. More Environment News»

		World
		At least 48 killed in Kenya road disaster At least 48 people were killed when a truck apparently lost control and ploughed into other vehicles and pedestrians at a busy junction in western Kenya on Friday night, police said. Mob disrupts Pakistan gurdwara's 'kirtan'; suspects go scot-free The episode of religious intolerance came three days after a Sikh youth was murdered in Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. In a viral video, local Sikhs and Hindus were seen gathering at a police station, claiming that despite the culprits being detained, no charges had been filed against them. Former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro's political hopes die as he is barred from office until 2030 Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's political career was in tatters on Friday as Brazil's federal electoral court (TSE) barred the far-right nationalist from public office until 2030 for his conduct during last year's fraught election. More World News»

		Environment
		Even after one year of the ban on single-use plastic, traders flout norms in Visakhapatnam Climate protesters aim to bring London to a halt IEA-IFC joint report calls to ramp up clean energy investments in emerging & developing economies Annual clean energy investments in emerging and developing economies will need to more than triple from $770 billion in 2022 to as much as $2.8 trillion by the early 2030s to meet rising energy needs and align with the climate goals set out in the Paris Agreement. More Environment News»

		Hyderabad
		2 burnt alive after truck rear-ends parked container Two drivers were burnt alive when their truck with a cargo of online shopping portals rear-ended another truck that had stopped due to a puncture on the national highway at Narsingi in Medak district on Friday. CBI files 3rd chargesheet, Avinash & father in focus The CBI on Friday filed its third chargesheet in the murder case of AP former minister YS Vivekananda Reddy, focusing mainly on the role played by Kadapa MP YS Avinash Reddy, his father YS Bhaskar Reddy and their associate Uday Kumar Reddy in the killing. Suryapet horror: Stabbings, stone attacks in public view Twenty-four hours after a man was pinned down on a busy street in Suryapet and repeatedly knifed and pummelled with stones, four persons, including a techie were arrested on Friday. The victim, C Santosh, 28, miraculously survived the attack and doctors treating him, said his condition was stable. The video of the incident has gone viral. More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		Punjab govt suppressing sexual misconduct case against minister, claims Partap Singh Bajwa Partap Singh Bajwa, the leader of opposition in Punjab, on Friday accused the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government of suppressing a sexual misconduct case allegedly involving cabinet minister Lal Chand Kataruchak. Haryana sets target to cover 1,77,323 acres of land under waterlogged land reclamation action plan 2023-25 The Haryana government has planned to cover 1,77,323 acres of land under the waterlogged land reclamation action plan 2023-25. PCMS officers in medical college faculty not entitled to increase in retirement age: HC The Punjab and Haryana high court has made it clear that the Punjab Civil Medical Service (PCMS) officers serving as tutor/lecturer-medical-officers (TLM) in the state’s medical colleges would not be entitled to any increase in retirement age. More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Man steals undergarments for 8 months, sparks riot in Dhanduka A heated dispute over stolen underwear in a village in Dhandhuka taluka of Ahmedabad spiralled into rioting between two groups from the same caste.A heated dispute over stolen underwear in a village in Dhandhuka taluka of Ahmedabad spiralled into rioting between two groups from the same caste. 12 dead as heavy rain batters Guj; cities, towns marooned Relentless rain unleashed bedlam across Gujarat, leaving at least 12 people dead in 24 hours ending Friday evening and bringing life to a virtual halt in Saurashtra and south Gujarat, where towns and villages turned into water bodies. GU VC's term ends today, no clarity on successor More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		Navy, Coast Guard and other agencies hold security exercise off TN coast You have no power to dismiss my minister, Tamil Nadu CM Stalin tells governor Ravi Railways to run special trains between Madurai and Okha More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		Man held for harassing minor girl on flight An employee of a Tamil Nadu-based firm was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a 13-year-old girl on a Doha-Bengaluru flight on June 28. NICE Road toll fee hiked by 10%-15% from today Motorists using NICE Road will have to shell out more from Saturday with the Nandi Economic Corridor Enterprises (NICE) Limited increasing its toll fee in the range of 10% to 15%, depending upon the vehicle category. In no position to release Cauvery water to TN: DKS Karnataka on Friday said it was not in a position to release Cauvery river water to neighbouring Tamil Nadu because there was not sufficient water in the state's reservoirs at present, even as the Supreme Court has directed a tribunal to be formed before July 5. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		Man held for harassing minor girl on flight An employee of a Tamil Nadu-based firm was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a 13-year-old girl on a Doha-Bengaluru flight on June 28. NICE Road toll fee hiked by 10%-15% from today Motorists using NICE Road will have to shell out more from Saturday with the Nandi Economic Corridor Enterprises (NICE) Limited increasing its toll fee in the range of 10% to 15%, depending upon the vehicle category. In no position to release Cauvery water to TN: DKS Karnataka on Friday said it was not in a position to release Cauvery river water to neighbouring Tamil Nadu because there was not sufficient water in the state's reservoirs at present, even as the Supreme Court has directed a tribunal to be formed before July 5. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		In crushing blow, key aide Rahul Kanal ditches Aaditya Thackray for Eknath Shinde Kanal has been the UBT Sena's face in Bandra and is known to have been close to Aaditya Thackeray since the formation of the Yuva Sena more than 10 years ago. Rahul Kanal recently quit the Yuva Sena's core committee. 20-year-old held for molesting WR local train commuter The GRP on Friday nabbed a 20-year-old man from Nalasopara for having sexually harassed a woman commuter in a Western Railway local train last week. The incident had occurred between Mumbai Central and Grant Road stations on June 24 but the victim mustered courage to lodge a complaint only on June 28. BMC Covid scam case: IAS officer Sanjeev Jaiswal quizzed for 10 hours Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigating the Rs 5 crore Fix Deposit (FD) made by IAS Sanjeev Jaiswal's wife during the lockdown questioned him on Friday in the money laundering case connected to BMC's spending during pandemic. He was at the ED office for nearly 10 hours. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		1 held in trans person's murder at Japanese Park in Rohini A day after the body of a transgender person was found near Japanese Park in Rohini, Delhi Police on Friday arrested a man in the case. Cops said raids to nab the other accused persons in the case were under way. Gangster's shooter caught for murder of BJP functionary The Special Cell has arrested the shooter of UK-based gangster Kapil Sangwan in the murder case of Delhi BJP functionary Surender Matiala. Revamp of non-conforming industrial areas: Govt to appoint panel of consultants soon Initiating the process to redevelop 26 non-conforming industrial areas, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said the government would soon appoint a panel of consultants for the industrial associations to choose one to prepare a layout plan for their respective areas. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		1 held in trans person's murder at Japanese Park in Rohini A day after the body of a transgender person was found near Japanese Park in Rohini, Delhi Police on Friday arrested a man in the case. Cops said raids to nab the other accused persons in the case were under way. Gangster's shooter caught for murder of BJP functionary The Special Cell has arrested the shooter of UK-based gangster Kapil Sangwan in the murder case of Delhi BJP functionary Surender Matiala. Revamp of non-conforming industrial areas: Govt to appoint panel of consultants soon Initiating the process to redevelop 26 non-conforming industrial areas, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said the government would soon appoint a panel of consultants for the industrial associations to choose one to prepare a layout plan for their respective areas. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		1 held in trans person's murder at Japanese Park in Rohini A day after the body of a transgender person was found near Japanese Park in Rohini, Delhi Police on Friday arrested a man in the case. Cops said raids to nab the other accused persons in the case were under way. Gangster's shooter caught for murder of BJP functionary The Special Cell has arrested the shooter of UK-based gangster Kapil Sangwan in the murder case of Delhi BJP functionary Surender Matiala. Revamp of non-conforming industrial areas: Govt to appoint panel of consultants soon Initiating the process to redevelop 26 non-conforming industrial areas, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said the government would soon appoint a panel of consultants for the industrial associations to choose one to prepare a layout plan for their respective areas. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		Houses for poor should be built on land freed from mafia: Yogi Stating that all development authorities in the state should build houses for the poor on the land freed from the mafia, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath handed over keys of 76 houses built on land freed from the illegal possession of slain gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) Urban in Lukarganj area here on Friday. The sorry state of 'Neki ki Deewar' Efforts to bring down Sangam city's TFR underway More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		Showers likely in state for next two days: Met dept Rainfall with varying velocity continued in Bhopal and other parts of state on Friday. Similar weather is to continue for the next few days. 4-year-old raped in Singrauli while friends watched TV A 4-year-old girl was raped so brutally in Singrauli that she is in hospital. The incident took place in a village in Morwa region on Friday morning. The accused, a 22-year-old, is known to the survivor's family, say police. Meet the luckiest goat on Bakr-Id When two fight, the goat wins. A dispute between two men has given a lease of life to a goat on Bakr-Id in MP's Rewa district. More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Tech boost to policing as facial recognition cameras keep track of criminals in Puri In a first in Odisha, the Puri police have introduced a facial recognition technology to track the movement of habitual offenders. Based on the feedback and performance, the technology will be expanded to other cities, including Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, officers said. 2 half-burnt bodies found in Ganjam dist, 17 detained The Ganjam police recovered two half-burnt bodies around 15km from here at Mohada under Digapahandi police station limits on Thursday. One dead, 15 hurt in Bhadrak bus accident A woman passenger died and 15 others sustained injuries after a bus overturned near Sabarang square in Bhadrak district on Thursday. More Bhubaneswar News»

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