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Aditya Birla Capital’s legal head Amber Gupta joins stock-exchange NSE as head of legal
NSE India has appointed Amber Gupta as senior vice president and head of legal. Gupta, a University of Lucknow alumnus, previously worked with several firms. He is known for being pragmatic, detail-oriented, and a good team player. In April, Yukti Sharma joined Kinara Capital as vice president, while Angel One Ltd appointed Meenal Maheshwari Shah as general counsel in February.
Accused in Tripura Club Secretary murder case sent to 8-day police custody
Raju Barman, the main suspect in the murder of Tripura's Bharat Ratna Sangha Club Secretary Durga Prasanna Deb, also known as Vicky, has been remanded to eight days of police custody as of Friday. He was arrested in Assam's Guwahati and returned to Tripura on Thursday. The following day, he was presented before the Chief Judicial Magistrate in West Tripura, who mandated his custody until July 20 according to officials.
INLD-BSP to jointly contest Haryana elections
INLD and BSP form alliance for Haryana assembly polls, with INLD contesting 53 seats and BSP 37 seats. Abhay Chautala named as CM candidate. Open to non-BJP and non-Congress parties joining.
US, Russian defense ministers speak for second time in less than month, Pentagon says
The call was initiated by Russia, Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh told a news briefing. Austin emphasized the importance of keeping open lines of communication during the Ukraine conflict, more than two years after Russia's full scale invasion, Singh said.
Ex-IAS officer Manish Verma is JDU national general secretary
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar appoints Manish Verma as JDU general secretary. Verma, an Odisha cadre IAS officer, known for his work on 'Saat Nischay' programme, could be a potential successor to Kumar.
Why did the White House misguide the country on Joe Biden’s neurology visit? Clarification issued
The White House press secretary is under fire after attempting to misguide members of the press on the issue of President’s Biden neurology visit. After initially denying that the visits of a top neurology expert to the White house is related to Biden’s health, it was clarified that the president’s neurology related reports were examined by the expert who has ruled out any complication.
SC summons chief secretaries, finance secretaries of defaulting states for non-compliance of pay panel's report
According to the details which emerged during the hearing, the court found that Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Meghalaya, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Manipur, Odisha, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Sikkim and Tripura were non-compliant states and UTs.
'Never wanted them': Russia on Indians being recruited in Army to fight against Ukraine
Russian Charge d'affaires Roman Babushkin's remarks came a day after Russia promised to ensure early release and return to home of the Indian nationals working in the Russian military as support staff after Prime Minister Narendra Modi "very strongly" raised the issue with President Vladimir Putin.
Digitalisation will drive the next growth wave for MSMEs: MeitY Secretary
S Krishnan, Secretary of MeitY, says digitalisation is essential for MSMEs’ growth. Therefore, collaboration between MeitY and MSMEs is the need of the hour to spur the segment’s growth using digitalisation.
US says Ukraine is on an "irreversible" path to NATO membership. But only after war with Russia ends
Ukraine is on an "irreversible" path to NATO membership, according to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. This commitment, expected to be formalized in a joint communique from all 32 NATO allies, assures Ukraine's future inclusion in the alliance after its conflict with Russia ends. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pushed for a firm guarantee from NATO, but the US and some allies resist immediate membership to avoid escalating the war and emphasize the need for Ukraine to address corruption and systemic reforms. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg confirmed that Ukraine's membership is agreed upon but its timing remains uncertain.
We never wanted them: Russia on Indians in Russian Army
Russian Charge d'affaires Roman Babushkin addressed India's concerns over Indian nationals recruited into the Russian Army, clarifying it's a commercial issue, not military. He assured alignment with India's stance and hopes for a quick resolution. Most Indians, he said, work illegally on tourist visas for financial gain. Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue with President Vladimir Putin during his recent visit, leading to assurances for their early discharge and return. This highlights ongoing diplomatic efforts amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict to prevent further recruitment and ensure the safety of affected individuals.
BJP appoints state in-charges, retains most office-bearers
The BJP on Friday appointed its in-charges and co-incharges for states, retaining the incumbent office-bearers in most places. Its national general secretaries Vinod Tawde, Tarun Chugh and Radha Mohan Das Agarwal will continue to steer the party's organisational affairs in Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir and Karnataka respectively, while Prakash Javadekar and Satish Poonia will be the respective in-charges of Kerala and Haryana.
Easier visa norms in works for non-PLI manufacturers: DPIIT secretary
The government plans to streamline visas for experts from China and other countries in non-PLI sectors. DPIIT Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh disclosed approvals needed from Home and External Affairs Ministries for 14 PLI sectors initiated in 2021.
Education Minister Atishi orders cancelling transfer of 5000 teachers
A circular titled 'Online requests for transfer of teaching staff of the Directorate of Education' directed all teachers who have served for more than 10 years in one school to compulsorily apply for a transfer.
Release of Hemant Soren will strengthen INDIA bloc: CPI General Secretary D Raja
CPI General Secretary D Raja welcomed the bail granted to former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in an alleged land scam case, emphasizing that his release would bolster the INDIA bloc. Raja criticized the central government for targeting opposition leaders through central agencies, asserting that justice and truth will prevail. JMM MP Mahua Maji praised Soren's popularity in Jharkhand and highlighted his leadership's initiatives despite challenges.
Deputy NSA Vikram Misri named next Foreign Secretary
Vikram Misri, a 1989 IFS batch officer, appointed as Foreign Secretary from July 15, succeeding Vinay Mohan Kwatra. The Personnel Ministry, Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, and National Security Council Secretariat approved his appointment, following Vinay Mohan Kwatra's extension.
Third Eye: Party with several differences, extension after extension and govt tracks attendance, working hours of staff
The recent government directive requiring staff to arrive punctually and adhere to designated working hours has evoked memories reminiscent of 2014, when the NDA returned to power. BJP's review meetings in Uttar Pradesh have been marked by disorderly scenes, particularly in constituencies where the party faced defeat. Incidents of arguments, commotion, and even physical altercations have been reported from places like Saharanpur, Faizabad, Siddharthnagar, among others.
Congress in Kerala apologises to Christians over controversial social media post
On Monday, the Congress in Kerala apologized to the Christian community following a social media post that mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his recent meeting with Pope Francis. This post had sparked a political controversy in the state.
Bengaluru Court grants bail to Rahul Gandhi in BJP's defamation case
A Bengaluru special court granted bail to AICC leader Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed by the Karnataka BJP unit. The case involved an ad campaign by the Congress party alleging bribes to ministers in the BJP government. Gandhi was ordered to appear in court on June 7 after missing a hearing.
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