News Digest: NCP appoints Awhad as LoP in assembly

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		Monday, July 03, 2023
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		India
		NCP appoints Awhad as LoP in assembly Ajit Pawar shows control over rank and file in latest revolt Once seen as Sharad Pawar's political heir, Ajit Pawar faced a series of setbacks and sidelining within NCP. While some speculate that cases against the seven-term MLA powered his rebellions, the root of his latest discontent can be traced back to earlier times. Ajit Pawar's move not a legal conundrum, say experts The move by NCP legislators led by Ajit Pawar, while being "politically smart," is importantly "not a legal conundrum," said legal experts. More India News»

		Science
		Europe's telescope to target universe's dark secrets Europe's telescope to target universe's dark secrets Europe's Euclid space telescope blasted off Saturday on the first-ever mission aiming to shed light on two of the universe's greatest mysteries: dark energy and dark matter. The telescope successfully took off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, at 11:12 am local time (1512 GMT) on a Falcon 9 rocket from the US company SpaceX. European telescope launched to hunt for clues to universe's darkest secrets A European space telescope blasted off Saturday on a quest to explore the mysterious and invisible realm known as the dark universe.SpaceX launched the European Space Agency's Euclid observatory toward its ultimate destination 1 million miles (1.5 million kilometers) away, the Webb Space Telescope's neighbourhood.It will take a month to get there and another two months before it starts its ambitious six-year survey this fall. More Science News»

		Technology
		Xiaomi India job cuts, WhatsApp's new chat transfer feature, Twitter's 'restrictions', and more top tech news of the week How to use picture-in-picture mode with Google Meet Google Meet, the video conferencing and online meeting platform from Google enables users to host and join virtual meetings, collaborate with colleagues or friends, and communicate through audio and video calls. Google Meet offers a range of features that facilitate online communication, and one such feature is picture-in-picture mode. Elon Musk's Twitter now requires users to sign in to view tweets, here's why Twitter has undergone several changes since Elon Musk took over in October last year. Some of these include a paid subscription and 2-factor authentication for paying customers. The company has now brought another change that may have a big impact on users. The social media company is making it mandatory for users to sign in to an account if they want to access tweets on the platform. More Technology News»

		Business
		Tesla beats second-quarter delivery estimates as price cuts pay off Macroeco data, global factors to guide markets this week: Analysts Diesel sales fall in June as monsoon sets in More Business News»

		Sports
		Ashes: Stokes falls short as Australia win at Lord's to take 2-0 lead Australia emerged victorious in the second Ashes Test at Lord's in an extraordinary final day on Sunday, defeating England by 43 runs and taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the five-Test series, despite the swashbuckling innings of England captain Ben Stokes. PCB writes to Pakistan PM seeking clearance to travel to India: Report The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reached out to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, seeking official clearance to travel to India for the upcoming ODI World Cup scheduled in October-November. The PCB has written a letter addressed to the Prime Minister, as well as the interior and foreign ministries, seeking guidance on whether the national team can proceed with their travel plans to India, an Espncricinfo report said. Revolt at Lord's over controversial Jonny Bairstow dismissal An unprecedented fans' rage was seen at the Lord's after Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissal in the morning session on Day 5 of the second Ashes Test. Fans booing Australian players, Usman Khawaja exchanging of words with one the members inside the long room were the repercussion as the Bairstow run out spiced up the final day. More Sports News»

		Education
		DSSSB Admit Card 2023 released for July 5 to 11 exams, download link here The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released the admit cards for recruitment exams scheduled from July 5 to July 11. Candidates can download the hall ticket from the official website by entering their application number and date of birth. The exams are being conducted for various posts including TGT and Librarian. It is mandatory for candidates to carry the admit card and a valid photo ID on the day of the exam. ICAR AIEEA, AICE 2023 exam city slip released on icar.nta.nic.in, direct link here The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the city intimation slip for the AIEEA (PG) & AICE (Ph.D.) 2023 exams. Candidates can download the slip from the official website and are advised to plan their travel arrangements in advance. The exams will be held on July 9 in two shifts, with the AIEEA (PG) exam in the morning and the AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) exam in the afternoon. The admit cards will be issued soon. CUET UG 2023 Answer Key: Updated Provisional Answer Keys released on cuet.samarth.ac.in, link here The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the revised provisional answer keys for the CUET UG 2023. The Common University Entrance Test (Undergraduate) was conducted from May 21 to June 23 in different cities across India and outside. The original answer key was published on June 29 but was updated due to errors pointed out by subject experts. Candidates can check the updated answer keys on the official website cuet.samarth.ac.in. 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
		Shootout in southwest Pakistan kills four security forces, one militant Militants attacked a security post in Pakistan's southwestern Baluchistan province, triggering a shootout that left three police officers a paramilitary soldier and one militant dead on Sunday, officials said. Mayors targeted in fifth night of protests across France The mayor of a suburb of Paris said on Sunday that protesters had rammed a burning car into his home and then set the vehicle on fire, injuring his wife and one of his children, as violent demonstrations across France over the police killing of a 17-year-old stretched into a fifth night. Police get more powers to tackle protests in UK New and expanded powers for British police took effect on Sunday, including measures targeting activists who stop traffic and major building works with protests. 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
		Man kills friend after argument A man was murdered by his close friend in Attapur on Saturday night over using abusive words during an argument. IMD predicts heavy rain in Hyd, RR dist The city and its adjacent areas will likely receive heavy to very heavy rains between July 3 and July 5. The IMD has issued yellow warning for several districts, including Hyderabad, Rangareddy and Medchal for these days. At 55% deficit, fortunes of state hinge on rain spread At 55%, Telangana has the second-highest rainfall deficit this year till June, trailing only Maharashtra (70%). If rainfall does not improve in the coming months, experts fear that it could lead to inflationary pressure and higher prices. More Hyderabad News»

		Chandigarh
		Boy, girl found hanging in park A boy and a girl were found hanging under mysterious circumstances at a park in Sector 33 in the early hours of Sunday. No suicide note was recovered, cops said, adding they found no external injury marks on the bodies. Couple found hanging under mysterious circumstances at garden in Chandigarh A boy and a girl were found hanging under mysterious circumstances at the garden of Sector-33 in Chandigarh early on Sunday. CSI approves Pollution Council as separate subspecialty council to study relationship between pollution and cardiovascular diseases More Chandigarh News»

		Ahmedabad
		Lions just 150km from city! The 2047 vision document for the Asiatic lion prepared last year had projected that the big cats would reach Ahmedabad in 25 years, but it seems that the roar of the king of the jungle will likely be heard in Ahmedabad district by 2030. Man spends ex-colleague's PF amount, booked A retired railway employee from Sikar in Rajasthan has been charged with cheating by the city police as he did not return Rs 27 lakh provident fund (PF) amount of an ex-colleague, which were deposited in his account mistakenly. First supermoon of the year likely today; three more in Aug, Sept The citizens may be able to see the first supermoon of 2023 on July 3. According to Gujarat Council on Science & Technology (GUJCOST) officials, the year has four supermoons - the three others will be on August 1 and 30, and September 29. More Ahmedabad News»

		Chennai
		Railway cops arrest three, recover gold Jail inmates clash over carrom, five men booked Cool Rider for K'taka feature More Chennai News»

		Bangalore
		BJP to send 2 observers for election of Karnataka opposition leader On Sunday, the BJP summoned former chief minister B S Yediyurappa to Delhi to discuss the same. Centre's support essential for permanent solution to sea erosion: Karnataka minister Mankal Vaidya Go for Bommai or fresh face? BJP weighs options for opposition leader in Karnataka The BJP legislature party meeting is expected to choose its leader, who will automatically be the opposition leader in the legislative assembly where the party has 66 members. More Bangalore News»

		Bangalore
		BJP to send 2 observers for election of Karnataka opposition leader On Sunday, the BJP summoned former chief minister B S Yediyurappa to Delhi to discuss the same. Centre's support essential for permanent solution to sea erosion: Karnataka minister Mankal Vaidya Go for Bommai or fresh face? BJP weighs options for opposition leader in Karnataka The BJP legislature party meeting is expected to choose its leader, who will automatically be the opposition leader in the legislative assembly where the party has 66 members. More Bangalore News»

		Mumbai
		Ajit Pawar, Bhujbal among five NCP stalwarts under ED lens At least five prominent faces in deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar's team, which includes him, are under the scanner of ED for separate money laundering cases that range from bank loan fraud and corruption to fraudulent land transactions and also transactions linked to late drug smuggler Iqbal Mirchi. Loss of Praful Patel, his most trusted hand and crisis manager, personal blow to Sharad Pawar The switch made by Patel, considered Sharad Pawar's most trusted ally, one who has never taken a political decision without his mentor's knowledge, is being viewed as a personal setback for the NCP president. "I am not upset with anybody except Praful Patel and Tatkare," said Pawar. Sidelined in party, Ajit Pawar's gameplan to take on uncle Sharad was in works for a year Ajit Pawar had been drafting a strategy to take on Pawar and cousin Supriya for a year, sources said. NCP leaders said when Shinde was sworn in as CM on June 30, 2022, there was a plan for two dy CMs— Fadnavis & Ajit. However, it didn’t work out as information was leaked to a top NCP leader. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Amalgamation of two flats allowed under DDA's scheme To give applicants the flexibility to increase the size of their flats, Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has allowed amalgamation of two flats offered under the ongoing First Come First Served (FCFS) housing scheme. Old couple rescued after fire breaks out in building Delhi Police on Saturday rescued over half a dozen occupants of a building that caught fire in east Delhi's Geeta Colony. As many as four fire tenders, two PCR vans and two CATS ambulances had to be roped in. Trans murder: Probe throws up rivalry over sex work, 2 held The crime branch has said it has solved the case of a transgender person's murder in Rohini last week and arrested two people allegedly involved in the crime. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Amalgamation of two flats allowed under DDA's scheme To give applicants the flexibility to increase the size of their flats, Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has allowed amalgamation of two flats offered under the ongoing First Come First Served (FCFS) housing scheme. Old couple rescued after fire breaks out in building Delhi Police on Saturday rescued over half a dozen occupants of a building that caught fire in east Delhi's Geeta Colony. As many as four fire tenders, two PCR vans and two CATS ambulances had to be roped in. Trans murder: Probe throws up rivalry over sex work, 2 held The crime branch has said it has solved the case of a transgender person's murder in Rohini last week and arrested two people allegedly involved in the crime. More Delhi News»

		Delhi
		Amalgamation of two flats allowed under DDA's scheme To give applicants the flexibility to increase the size of their flats, Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has allowed amalgamation of two flats offered under the ongoing First Come First Served (FCFS) housing scheme. Old couple rescued after fire breaks out in building Delhi Police on Saturday rescued over half a dozen occupants of a building that caught fire in east Delhi's Geeta Colony. As many as four fire tenders, two PCR vans and two CATS ambulances had to be roped in. Trans murder: Probe throws up rivalry over sex work, 2 held The crime branch has said it has solved the case of a transgender person's murder in Rohini last week and arrested two people allegedly involved in the crime. More Delhi News»

		Allahabad
		Overcast skies bring hope of rainy days Sky remained overcast but rains eluded the city, except a light spell on Friday morning. However, light to moderate showers were reported from many parts of the state. Rain leads to long power outages and low voltage 3 killed in lightning strikes More Allahabad News»

		Bhopal
		Rs 25k reward for arrest of poachers who beheaded tiger in Satpura forest; superstition likely motive Puzzled by the beheading of a tiger carcass in Satpura Tiger Reserve (STR) in Narmadapuram district, the Madhya Pradesh forest department has announced a reward of Rs 25,000 for information leading to the arrest of the poachers. Couple get life term for killing one-day-old girl A sessions court sentenced a man and his wife to life imprisonment for killing an infant girl of their daughter Roaring time for Tiger Bonds to save our stripes Praveen Garg, a former IAS officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre, has suggested that the Centre issue 'Tiger Bonds' - the world's first such -- to mop up funds as tiger reserves are expanding in the country, but finances are shrinking. More Bhopal News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha govt may impart driving lessons to surrendered Maoists OTP-sharing scam: 1 more held from Pune The special task force (STF) of state Crime Branch on Saturday arrested a native of Gujarat from his workplace in Pune for his alleged links with Pakistani intelligence operatives since 2018, in connection with an OTP-sharing scam. 25 charred as bus catches fire after hitting divider At least 25 passengers, including 10 women and a two-year-old girl, were charred to death, some in their sleep, when a private bus crashed into a median barrier, fell over onto its left side and burst into flames on the Samruddhi Mahamarg near Pimpalkhuta, in Sindkhed Raja taluka of Buldhana, at 1.32am on Saturday. More Bhubaneswar News»

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