Latest News Today (July 11): Presenting FE Online’s Breaking News Today. Here, we keep you updated with all the latest news from India and around the world:
Indian Navy, BARC & ECIL signs MoU
An MoU has been signed between Indian Navy, BARC and ECIL, Hyderabad yesterday in the presence of Western Naval Commander Vice Admiral Dinesh Tripathi & Dept of Atomic Energy Secretary Dr Ajit Kumar Mohanty to facilitate indigenous development and production of control systems for ships: Navy officials. (ANI)
Netherlands will hold 2025 NATO summit: NATO
While the 2024 NATO summit will be held in Washington D.C, the 2025 NATO summit will be held in the Netherlands, NATO said without specifying the city in which it will be held. It will be held in a Western European country for the first time
Incessant rains postpone HP PSC exam
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Competitive Examination has been postponed due to heavy rainfall and damaged roads in the state. The exam was scheduled for July 23 but now it has been postponed to August 20.
Rajnath Singh inaugurates regional office in Kuala Lumpur
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has inaugurated Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s regional office in Kuala Lumpur which shall facilitate close defence industrial collaboration with Malaysia, ANI reports.
No timetable for Ukraine to join: NATO Chief
After the Vilnius summit today, NATO Chief has allegedly said that there is no timetable for Ukraine to join. This seems ‘absurd’ to Ukrainian PM Zelensky and has angered him. Ukraine’s membership was the main agenda for this meet and Joe Biden had also agreed for Sweden to join. Though there is no timetable for Ukraine to join, NATO leaders have agreed in the summit that Ukraine’s future lies within the alliance.
‘Red’ alert for Uttarakhand
Amidst heavy downpour, IMD has issued ‘red’ alert for four districts in Uttarakhand for July 12. CM also took a review of the situation yesterday. Several states in the country have been on alert due to excessive rainfall causing damage to life and property in multiple states.
CEO & MD of Bengaluru firm allegedly murdered
CEO Vinu Kumar and MD Phanindra Subramanya of Aeronics Internet Company were allegedly killed by a former employee. The duo were attacked by a sword while they were in their office. Both died on their way to hospital, according to ANI.
GST Council taxation decision
GST Council decides to tax online gaming, casinos and horse racing 28% GST on the full value: WB minister
‘Mega e-Auction’ in UP to accelerate industrial development
The Uttar Pradesh government in an attempt to accelerate industrial development has sped-up efforts for allotment of plots for industrial projects and is to organise a mega e-auction on July 13. The larger goal is to achieve a 1 trillion dollar economy for the state. The online auction would be held from 10am, the release stated.
Biden agrees for Sweden to join NATO
US President Joe Biden came to an agreement for Sweden to Join NATO. NATO summit reached an agreement on admitting Sweden but also faces division over Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelensky criticised the absence of his country’s entry and said it is ‘absurd’. NATO leaders met for the Vilnius summit today to discuss Ukraine’s membership. Biden described the summit as a ‘historic moment’ and the proposal is yet to be released publicly.
India to preserve Utheemu Palace, signs MoU with Maldives
Earlier on Tuesday, External Affairs Minister, Dr. S Jaishankar held a meeting with the Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid in New Delhi during which India and Maldives have allegedly signed a MoU at Hyderabad House, New Delhi. India will be working for the preservation of Utheemu Palace, the wooden house of Sultan Mohammad Thakurufaanu, the 16th century hero in the Madives’ history.
Biden agrees for Sweden to join NATO
US President Joe Biden came to an agreement for Sweden to Join NATO. NATO summit reached an agreement on admitting Sweden but also faces division over Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelensky criticised the absence of his country’s entry and said it is ‘absurd’. NATO leaders met for the Vilnius summit today to discuss Ukraine’s membership. Biden described the summit as a ‘historic moment’ and the proposal is yet to be released publicly.
Stone pelting on Vande Bharat Express
Yet another incident of stone pelting at Vande Bharat train was reported today. According to news agency ANI, the Vande Bharat Express coming from Gorakhpur to Lucknow ran over six goats of one Munnu Paswan on July 9. RPF information stated that stones were pelted on Vande Bharat train near Sohawal railway station and after investigation it was found that Munnu Paswan along with his sons Ajay and Vijay pelted stones out of anger. While nobody was injured, the accused and his sons have been apprehended and are being questioned
Chandrayaan-3 mission launch rehearsal takes place
ISRO on Monday conducted the launch rehearsal of Chandrayaan-3 mission. This is India’s third lunar exploration mission. The duration of this mission is 1 lunar day which is equivalent of 14 days on Earth.
Shahi Idgah Trust to move to SC, challenges Allahabad HC
The Committee of Management Trust Shahi Idgah Trust moved to the Supreme Court challenging the Allahabad High Court order to transfer petitions related to Mathura’s Krishna Janambhoomi land dispute from Mathura court to itself. The plea was moved through advocate RHA Sikander.
Concerns over inclusion of GST under PMLA
After the GST IT network was included under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, several state ministers have raised their concerns over the issue. This inclusion could result in small businesses being investigated by the ED. Delhi Minister Atishi says, “…those who pay GST can now be prosecuted by the ED under PMLA…” The ministers demanded a discussion addressing how ED is used to harass & arrest people.
Order of NGT stays, Vinai Kumar to be the chairperson
Delhi government’s objection on the appointment of LG as the chairperson was overruled by the Supreme Court. SC stayed the order of NGT which appoints the Delhi LG as the chairperson of a high-level committee on the Yamuna rejuvenation project. The committee was constituted to address the issue of pollution in the Yamuna.
Inspection of Byju’s account books
An inspection has been ordered by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs into the account books of Byjus, the edtech startup. The ministry seeks a report on these accounts in six weeks.
Major blow for ED Director
Sanjay Kumar Mishra, the current director of the Enforcement Directorate, would serve the post only till end of this month i.e. July 31st, the Supreme Court said today. Quashing his third extension, the top court said that the term extension is ‘illegal.’ However, it has allowed Mishra to continue his work till the end of current tenure.
Pak EC issues non-bailable warrant against Imran Khan
The election commission of Pakistan has issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for former Pak PM Imran Khan in a contempt case, reports Reuters. There are several other cases registered against Imran Khan.
All eyes on NATO’s Vilnius meet
NATO leaders are set to meet for Vilnius summit today. The main agenda would definitely be Ukraine’s membership. Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says that the summit would give a ‘positive’ message on the future of Ukraine’s membership soon.
Missing Manang helicopter with six people aboard crashes in Nepal
A private commercial helicopter with six people aboard including five Mexican nationals that went missing near the Mount Everest area in Nepal on Tuesday has crashed in a hilly terrain in the country’s eastern region, officials said. The Manang Air NA-MV chopper took off from Surke Airport in Solukhumbu district at 10:04 am for Kathmandu and suddenly lost contact at an altitude above 12,000 feet at 10:13 am, said Gyanendra Bhul, Manager at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). The helicopter crashed in the Lamjura area of Likhupike Rural Municipality in the remote mountainous Solukhumbu district. A detailed report is yet to come as a rescue operation is underway, said a senior official at TIA. (PTI)
Tata Group inches closer to become first Indian iPhone maker
Tata Group is set to takeover the Wistron plant in Karnataka, a Bloomberg report said on Monday. The report says that the group is very close to the deal. If this actualises, this would make Tata Group the first Indian iPhone maker. The Karnataka factory has over 10,000 workers. Wistron facility assembles iPhone14. The valuation of Wistron plant has been pegged at $600 million.
Foxconn’s new plans
Taiwanese electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn is working to apply separately for setting up a semiconductor manufacturing unit in India, the company said on Tuesday. It said it is reviewing the landscape for optimal partners for the project. “Foxconn is working toward submitting an application related to Modified Programme for Semiconductors and Display Fab Ecosystem. We have been actively reviewing the landscape for optimal partners,” Foxconn said in a statement. (PTI)
Drinking water crisis in Shimla
While the IMD has issued fresh alerts of heavy rains and flashflood across Himachal Pradesh, its capital Shimla is facing severe drinking water shortage. Latest reports say that Shimla Jal Prabandhan Nigam Ltd has now started sending tankers to residents’ houses. Many people, including Shimla Mayor Surender Chauhan says that people are hiring private tankers to get drinking water.
NCLT reserves order on Zee, Sony merger
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has reserved its order on the merger of Zee Entertainment Enterprises and with Culver Max Entertainment (earlier known as Sony Pictures Networks India). The Mumbai bench of NCLT, comprising H V Subba Rao and Madhu Sinha, reserved the order on Monday, after hearing arguments from creditors who objected to the scheme including Axis Finance, JC Flower Asset Reconstruction Co, IDBI Bank, Imax Corp and IDBI Trusteeship. In December 2021, Zee Entertainment and Sony Pictures had agreed to merge their businesses. Both media houses approached the tribunal for sanctioning of the merger after obtaining permissions from the National Stock Exchange, BSE, and other sectoral regulators such as the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). (PTI)
Conman Sukesh is denied of bail by Delhi HC
Sukesh Chandrasekhar, accused of extortion racket in Rohini jail, is denied bail by the Delhi High Court on Tuesday. The bail petition was filed by Leena Maria Paulose, wife of popularly known as Conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar.
Chopper with 6 on board goes missing in Nepal
A chopper that has six passengers on board has gone missing in Nepal, news agency ANI says. Information Officer Gyanendra Bhul said that the helicopter was on its way to Kathmandu from Solukhumbu. At around 10 am in the morning today, the chopper lost connection with the control tower, Bhul added. Giving details of the flyers on board, Nepal official said that there are five foreign nationals.
Houses of four terrorists raided in J-K’s Kishtwar Jammu
The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday carried out raids at the houses of four terrorists, who are operating from across the border and making efforts to revive militancy in Kishtwar district, a senior police officer said. The raids are underway at Mughal Maiden, Chatroo and Singhpora areas and are aimed at eliminating the militant ecosystem in the district by identifying various over-ground workers and supporters of terrorism, Senior Superintendent of Police, Kishtwar, Khalil Ahmad Poswal told PTI. (PTI)
Meta will start labeling govt accounts in Australia
Parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp- Meta, has informed an Australian inquiry on foreign interference on Tuesday that it is planning to label government-affiliated accounts on its new Twitter-like platform Threads. This will be done for better transparency unlike Twitter platform.
Setback to Modi govt, SC fixes August 2nd as date for Article 370 hearing
The five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court says that the bunch of pleas challenging abrogation of Article 370 will be heard on August 2nd. Brushing off the Centre, the Bench said that it won’t rely on Modi govt’s affidavit only. It has asked all parties to submit the documents by July 25. The top court also said that it was matter of Constitution now. The top court has modified the title of the case. Previously, it was called Shah Faesan and Ors Vs Union of India and Ors. Now, it has been titled as – In Re Article 370 of the Constitution.
Taliban halt Swedish activities in Afghanistan after Quran burning
The Taliban administration said on Tuesday all activities by Sweden in Afghanistan must stop after the burning of the Koran outside a mosque in the Swedish capital last month. “After the insulting of the holy Koran and granting of permission for insulting of Muslim beliefs …The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is ordering the stopping of all activities of Sweden in Afghanistan,” said Zabiullah Mujahid, a spokesman for the Taliban administration in a statement. (Reuters)
Horrific Ghaziabad accident claims 6 lives, CM Yogi expresses anguish
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed shock and grief over loss of lives in Ghaziabad road accident that six people died and two were injured in the crash. The accident involved a school bus coming from the wrong direction and collided with a TUV car on the Delhi Meerut Expressway at 6.00 am today, as per the police reports.
OFS in these PSUs on cards, says media report
In a bid to close in on the disinvestment target set in the Union Budget, the Narendra Modi govt is planning minority stake sale in as many as five public sector undertakings. According to a report by MoneyControl, the stake sale will be done via OFS route. The PSUs identified for this job are Rail Vikas Nigam Limited and RITES, the report said. National Fertilizers Limited, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited have also been shortlisted for this, the report added. As per the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirnmala SItharaman, the Centre is eyeing Rs 51,000 crore target by disinvestment in the PSUs.
Elon Musk takes one more step towards India’s satellite communication sector entry
Elon Musk is readying for entry in India’s lucrative satellite communication sector. According to a report by Economic Times, Musk’s Starlink has applied to IN-SPACe or the Indian National Space Promotion & Authorisation Centre regarding the approval for setting up critical Earth stations. This is seen as a big step by Musk to make an official India entry. India’s satellite communication market is currently dominated by Amazon, Sunil Bharti Mittal-backed OneWeb and Reliance Jio’s satcom.
Biden meets Rishi Sunak to begin with his Europe trip, calls it ‘rock solid’ relationship
US Prime Minister Joe Biden meets UK President Rishi Sunak and King Charles-III on Monday before heading to NATO meeting in Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital. The United States PM described the relationship between both countries as ‘rock solid’ and recalls the last visit.
Key GST meet in Delhi today
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will preside over the 50th GST council meeting in New Delhi today. Latest reports say that the Group of Ministers will hold discussion over taxation on horse trading, casinos and online gaming. Apart from this, the GST Council will also discuss the final draft of constitution of its tribunals and benches.
NIA raids 5 places in South Kashmir in terror conspiracy case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday conducted searches at five locations in South Kashmir in a terror conspiracy case. In May this year, the NIA had also searched 13 locations in Budgam, Shopian, Pulwama, Srinagar, and Anantnag districts of Jammu and Kashmir in the case that relates to the hatching of a conspiracy by terror outfits through both physical and cyberspace. (ANI)
Delhi North-East Subhash Park found 2 shot dead bodies
As per the police reports, 2 people were shot down at 2:30 am in Subhash Park area of north-east Delhi. The police reports says they both were known to each other and for more information an investigation is being conducted.
Russia launches overnight air attack on Kyiv – Ukraine’s military
Russia launched an overnight air strike on Kyiv, with air defence systems engaged in repelling the attack, Serhiy Popko, head of the military administration of the Ukrainian capital, said on the Telegram messaging app. (Reuters)
Dubai Prince launches Dubai Digital Cloud project
Dubai Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed launches Dubai Digital Cloud project to create a world-leading, efficient, agile and reliable digital infrastructure in Dubai. The project is launched during his visit to Digital Dubai headquarters.
Pakistan fights with monsoon, 86 killed, 151 injured since June 25
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reports data by Pakistan based News, ARY, which states since the beginning of monsoon 86 people have been killed and 151 are injured in Pakistan. In the last 24 hours, Pakistan lost 6 people and wounded 9.
Gang stealing ATM cash in Delhi busted, 5 arrested
A Delhi based gang who are alleged of stealing cash from ATMs across the state has been busted by the Delhi police. The arrest includes 5 people and successfully procured Rs. 14.90 lakhs stolen money from an ATM at Sarai Rohilla police station area.
‘Red’ and ‘orange’ alert in Himachal Pradesh for next 24 hours
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued ‘red’ and ‘orange’ alerts across Himachal Pradesh as heavy rains continue in the state.
UP man arrested for threat calls against PM Modi and CM Yogi Adityanath
A man from Gorakhapur, Uttar Pradesh has been arrested for threatening to kill Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The 45-year-old had called the UP helpline- 112 to issue the death threats. Cops quickly traced his location and arrested the man. Reports say that he was drunk when hi dialed 112 to issue the death threats.