Top trending news on July 5: Presenting FE Online’s ‘Breaking News Today’. Here, we bring you latest from the world of sports, finance, politics and much more. Stay with us as we bring all the major developments as they happen:
Monday may have set a global record for the hottest day ever! Tuesday broke it!!
The entire planet sweltered for the two unofficial hottest days in human recordkeeping Monday and Tuesday, according to University of Maine scientists at the Climate Reanalyzer project. For two straight days, the global average temperature spiked into uncharted territory. After scientists talked about Monday’s dramatic heat, Tuesday soared 0.17 degrees Celsius (0.31 degrees Fahrenheit) even hotter, which is a huge temperature jump in terms of global averages and records. (AP)
Pawar vs Pawar: After high-octane Mumbai drama, a key meet in Delhi
Sharad Pawar has called the National Executive meet of NCP in Delhi tomorrow. This follows the showdown in Mumbai where both factions slammed each other for divisive politics. Latest reports now claim that 48 hours before Ajit Pawar rebelled against his uncle Sharad Pawar, he had moved EC on June 30th itself staking claim to party symbol as well as its name.
SC collegium recommends Justices Bhuyan and Bhatti for elevation as apex court judges
The Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud on Wednesday recommended the names of Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice S Venkatanarayana Bhatti for elevation as the judges of the apex court. The collegium, which also comprises Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, B R Gavai and Surya Kant, took the decision in a meeting on Wednesday and the resolution was uploaded on the top court website. (PTI)
Netflix gains as GS upgrades ratings
Wall Street’s main indexes slipped on Wednesday as investors awaited minutes of the Federal Reserve’s June meeting for clues on the central bank’s monetary policy path, while Sino-U.S. tensions and weak economic data from Beijing dented sentiment. Investors are focused on the Fed minutes, expected to be released around 2 p.m. ET, as they resume trading after the July 4 Independence Day holiday. Bets for a 25-basis-point rate hike in July stood at 83%, while traders have priced in a 32% chance the U.S. central bank would deliver another hike by October, according to Refinitiv data. (Reuters)
Just Stop protesters disrupt Wimbledon match
Two demonstrators of ‘Just Stop Oil’ group invaded the Wimbledon court today. They threw orange confetti on the court at All England Club.
Digital Personal Data Protection Bill draft cleared
Ahead of the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave nod to the draft of Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023, a PTI report said. The Bill has the provision of imposing a penalty of up to Rs 250 crore on those who violate the codes of the Bill. It should benoted that the Monsoon Session will be held from July 20 to August 11.
Russia’s TASS news agency to be headed by Putin’s ally
Former election spokesman of President Vladimir Putin has been appointed to run the state news agency TASS, according to a government order published on Wednesday. The control over media has been tightened by the Kremlin since the beginning of the Ukraine war which led to the closure of leading independent news outlets and designating many journalists and publications as “foreign agents”. (Reuters)
Institutions in violence-hit Manipur still closed despite reopening order
No one showed up at schools on Wednesday morning in the violence-hit Manipur, a state education department official who requested anonymity. Four According to Reuters, private schools did open but all government-run schools were still closed, he added. Nearly all schools remained closed despite a government order to reopen on Wednesday in a bid to restore normalcy after two months of ethnic clashes in Manipur.
Sharad Pawar speaks out on NCP crisis
NCP chief Sharad Pawar slammed nephew Ajit Pawar over the crisis in the party. He said that if Ajit had some issues, he should have ‘spoken to me’. He also said that ‘we were not taken into confidence.’ Adding that ‘our party symbol is not going anywhere,’ Pawar Sr said that rebels were using his pictures and mocking him.
MP urination video: Sidhi officials slap NSA on accused, razes his house
Pravesh Shukla, the accused in Sidhi’s viral urination video, has been slapped with the stringent National Security Act. Shukla was seen urinating on a tribal man’s face. He was arrested last night. In the latest development in the case, his house has been razed by the Sidhi administration.
PM Modi to lay foundation stone of Gorakhpur Railway Station
PM Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of Gorakhpur Railway Station redevelopment on July 7. The station will be redeveloped at a cost of around Rs. 498 crores and will provide world-class passenger amenities. (ANI)
Lahore receives record breaking rainfall
On Wednesday, incessant showers broke a 30-year-old record of rainfall. Lahore received 291mm of rain, the official said, adding this is the result of climate change and strong monsoon. Lahore turned into an urban swamp during the downpour wherein the water entered the houses in low-lying areas of Shah Jamal and Tajpura. Life became more miserable after the electricity supply was cut.
Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy meets Amit Shah over ‘unresolved issues’
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday during his Delhi visit to flag pending issues concerning the state, PTI reports. Later, he would also meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. However, there has been no clarity so far on what issues are to be addressed.
Pawar play in Maharashtra!
In a fiery speech in Mumbai, Ajit Pawar staked claim to NCP part symbol. Latest reports say that the Election Commission has received a letter by the Ajit Pawar faction. Mocking his uncle, Ajit Pawar asked -” You are 83. Will you ever move on.” He also said that he wants to be Maharashtra Chief Minister to implement some people-centric plans. During his speech, Pawar further added that ‘Narendra Modi is the only option for 2024.’
George Soros’ Foundation lays off 40% staff
George Soros’ Open Society Foundations will lay off at least 40% of its staff, multiple media reports say. This comes just a month after Soros son Alexander took over the firm. Alexander Soros and the foundation’s president issued a statement that the multi-billion dollar foundation undergo “significant changes” to its operating model.
Firing reported from Delhi’s Tis Hazari Court
A shocking incident of firing is being reported from Tis Hazari court in Delhi. Latest reports suggest that the firing took place after an argument among lawyers. In a video, a man, who is purportedly a lawyer is firing in air. According to Delhi Police, two groups of lawyers had a fight. The cops say that Tis Hazari court bar association office bearers were also among those who were involved in the argument. So far, no injury has been reported after the incident
SC issues notice on CBI plea challenging interim bail to Videocon Group founder
The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine a plea filed by the CBI challenging the interim bail to Videocon Group founder Venugopal Dhoot in the Videocon-ICICI Bank loan fraud case. A bench of Justices A S Bopanna and M M Sundresh issued notice to Dhoot after taking note of the submission of Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, appearing for the CBI, that the bail was granted without examining the case diary. (PTI)
El Nino effect may trigger food security crisis in China
The extreme weather conditions in China caused by the grip of the deadly El Nino may lead to food security crisis, reports ANI. The Meteorological Administration of China had predicted the likely return of the floods in the southern region and droughts in the north. The El Nino’s effect could remain for eight to 10 months as announced by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
ITC’s hotel biz demerger underway: Report
The demerger of the hotel business at ITC is underway, a CNBC-TV18 report says. After the report, ITC shares hit a new high. The report says that new ecosystems are being explored for the hotel biz. ITC boss Sanjiv Puri had previously said that the demerger is a key agenda and very much ‘on table.’
Eye on China? India increases lending to Africa
The turf war of influence is intensifying on the global stage. In this new India vs China game of power, Africa is the new beneficiary. A Bloomberg report says that Africa has become the second largest recipient of credit from India. The report says that 38% of all credit extended by India were reportedly received by 42 African nations
China’s attempt to revive BRI at SCO Summit goes in vain
India refused to sign the paragraph which supports China’s Belt and Road Initiative in the New Delhi declaration issued at the end of SCO leader’s summit.
Deadly China flood kills 15, 4 reportedly missing
The Chongqing floods appear to be China’s deadliest amid deluges in other parts of the country. 15 were killed in southwestern China and 4 people were reported missing by mid-morning in Chongqing. Several people have been evacuated, reports PTI
Amarnath Yatra- Pilgrims leave Jammu for Kashmir
More than 6,000 Amarnath pilgrims leave Jammu for Kashmir The sixth batch of more than 6,000 Amarnath pilgrims left the Jammu city in the early hours of Tuesday for the twin base camps in Kashmir, officials said. The officials said the pilgrim footfall at the shrine is likely to cross the 50,000 mark later in the day as the yatra is progressing smoothly.
SC extends interim protection to Teesta Setalvad
The Supreme Court on Wednesday extended interim protection from arrest to activist Teesta Setalvad in a case linked to the 2002 post-Godhra riots. The next hearing will be on July 19. A bench of Justices B R Gavai, A S Bopanna and Dipankar Datta issued notice to the Gujarat government on the appeal filed by Setalvad against the Gujarat high court order. (READ MORE)
ICAI Result 2023 OUT: CA Final, Inter May score live on icai.nic.in
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or ICAI on Wednesday announced the CA Inter and Final scores of exams that were conducted in May. The aspirants can check their score at the official site – icai.nic.in. Those who sat for the exam in May can check their ICAI 2023 results by submitted the registration number and roll number that were allotted before the exams. Akshay Jain tops CA exams, latest reports say. (READ MORE)
NCP crisis: Supriya Sule reaches YB Chavan Centre
NCP Chief Sharad Pawar is said to hold a crucial meeting at YB Chavan Bhawan today. Latest reports from Mumbai say that Supriya Sule has reached the venue and is talking to supporters. Former Maharashtra Home Minister and NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) leader Anil Deshmukh will join soon.
Ajit Pawar camp to sign affidavits, EC may witness big battle soon
Amid fast-paced development in the big political turmoil in Maharashtra, the latest news from Mumbai is that the Ajit Pawar camp has asked all its leaders to sign affidavits. An Indian Express report says that the said affidavit contains support for the Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction. This is likely to serve as crucial proof for the party in the upcoming legal battle in court as well as in the Election Commission.
IMD issues orange alert for Kerala
All districts of Kerala except Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram have been issued orange alert by the IMD after widespread damage caused in the state due to the heavy rainfall since Tuesday night. (PTI)
ED arrests ex-Chairman of Seva Vikas Co-operative bank
Seva Vikas Co-operative bank’s former chairman Amar Sadhuram Mulchandani has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in an alleged fraud case. Mulchandani has been sent to ED custody till July 7, reports ANI.
June PMI numbers
The services PMI of June have been recorded at 58.5. The June numbers have dipped as compared with 61.2 in May.
Israel withdraws troops from West Bank
The Israeli military withdrew its troops from the occupied West Bank, which it claims to be a ‘militant stronghold’. The withdrawal ended an intense two-day operation that killed at least 13 Palestinians.
NCP leader’s big claim
Senior NCP leader and party spokesperson Mahesh Bharet Tapase claims that all is not well in the Shinde camp. Taking a swipe at Maharashtra CM, Tapase claimed that ‘trouble was brewing’. In a tweet, Tapase said that Shinde was in Nagpur but was forced to rush to Mumbai due to ‘displeasure’ sounded by his MLAs.
Virtual meet over UCC
Amid growing debate over Uniform Civil Code, the All-India Muslim Personal Law Board is set to discuss the UCC draft today. According to news agency ANI, it will be a virtual meeting. (READ MORE)
Videocon’s Venugopal Dhoot case in top court today
The Supreme Court to hear plea of CBI in a criminal case against Videocon’s Venugopal Dhoot. Earlier in April, Dhoot was reportedly admitted to ICU. Dhoot is on of the accused in the ICICI bank-Videocon scam.
UGC’s new announcement for hiring in colleges
In a latest announcement, the UGC says that any recruitment for the post of ‘Assistant Professor’ at all the colleges recognised by the institution would require the candidate to clear the NET/SET/SLET exams. This decision would be applicable to everyone from July 1st, 2023.
India win SAFF Championship
In stunning set of events, clinical India beat Kuwait in penalty shootout and won SAFF Championships title for record 9th time in the finals that was played in Bengaluru on Tuesday. Lauding the thrilling win, PM Modi took to Twitter to congratulate the ‘Blue Tigers’. Hailing the ‘tenacity’ and ‘determination’ of the players, the PM said that the win will inspire other sportspersons.