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SEBA Assam to Discontinue Class 10 Board Exams From Next Year

Agency News: Assam

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Assam’s Chief Minister

Himanta Biswa Sarma has declared that from the 2024–25 academic year there won’t be any state board exams for students in Class 10. The choice is in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Matric exams will only be carried out at the school level. Assam will also get a new educational board constituted soon. “Matric will be like a class exam from now onwards. It won’t be a separate examination called matric and will be conducted by the respective schools or Academic Councils (district-level internal exam boards),” Sarma said, as per media reports. He stated that the Class 10 passing out exam would no longer enjoy the same level of significance as it did when it was held as a board exam. Students will appear for the board exam in Class 12, but not Class 10. Although the 10th exam will have a pass-or-fail system, students won’t need to reapply for admission to Class 11 after that. Also, the procedure will

Karnataka ‘Power’ Play: Upset with Cong’s Poll Promise, BJP Protests; There’s ‘Cow Angle’ Too

Construction Company, With Long List of Govt Clients, Faces Blacklist Threat

Agency News: Bengaluru

The choice is in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Matric exams will only be carried out at the school level. Assam will also get a new educational board constituted soon be an ongoing one, according to Assam’s chief minister. Board of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA) administers the Class 10 exams, while the Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) looks after the Class 12 board exams. Sarma declared that the two-state boards would now be combined. It is significant to highlight that none of the staff members employed by SEBA and AHSEC will lose

Gujarat Police take action in three different incidents of ‘Love Jihad’

In three separate incidents of love jihad, the Gujarat Police filed a complaint at the Action Station against Mohammad Kaif for allegedly sexually harassing a minor Hindu girl living in Gorwa area.

Agency News: Vadodara

A complaint has been lodged at the Gorwa police station in Vadodara against Mohammad Kaif, accusing him of allegedly sexually harassing a minor Hindu girl residing in the Gorwa area. The accused, Mohammad Kaif, resides in Tandalja village, located in the Sankheda taluka. He befriended the girl and would frequently visit her residence during the day, subjecting her to sexual harassment. Unable to tolerate the situation any longer, the victim confided in her family, who subsequently filed a complaint. As a result, the police took immediate action and registered a case against the accused under POSCO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses). More details are anticipated to unfold following the apprehension of the accused. Navsari: A special POCSO court in Navsari has sentenced Sadam Hussain, also known as Abdul Aziz Rai, to life imprisonment for abducting and raping a 12-year-old Hindu minor girl in 2021. Despite being married, Hussain lured the minor girl for marriage and took her to Uttar Pradesh, where

Party rebel from Lunawada, AAP candidate from Balasinor in 2022 assembly polls join BJP

Former BJP leader from Lunawada and Aam Aadmi

Party (AAP) leader from Balasinor along with their scores of supporters from central Gujarat joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today, along with their supporters in the presence of State Party chief CR

Patil at party headquarters

Shri Kamalam here. J. P.

Patel, who was formerly associated with the BJP and held the position of president of the Lunawada assembly constituency unit of BJP in the Mahisagar district, rejoined the ruling BJP. JP’s rebellion had resulted in the defeat of the BJP candidate and then-sitting MLA Jigneshkumar Sevak on the Lunawada seat. Sevak was one of the few Brahmin candidates of the BJP in the regular election of the State Assembly last year. JP Patel wanted the party to field him. he raped her multiple times. The court has sentenced the convict to a rigorous prison sentence for life and fined him ₹ 30,000 in different sections of the IPC.

When denied a ticket, Patel rebelled and mobilized Patel community votes in his favor.

While the BJP candidate got 45,467 votes, Patel got 43,749 votes. Division of votes resulted in the victory of Congress candidate Gulabsinh Chauhan who got 72,087 votes. With Patel’s re-induction to the party, the BJP has once again strengthened its position in this assembly segment ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.

Amreli: Jetpur taluka police have booked Sahil Kayumbhai Parmar and his friend Sameer Altafbhai for allegedly raping a 15-year-old minor Hindu girl who is studying in class 10. As per the complaint, the accused, Sahil, met the girl through social media a year ago. The minor girl was lured twice by the accused, taken to the hotel, and raped three times while Sameer was aiding and abetting the crime.

Delhi CM Arvind

their jobs as a result of these adjustments. Meanwhile, a committee is figuring out the specifics of the merger after the state government decided to combine SEBA and AHSEC.

Earlier in the day, AHSEC announced the Higher Secondary or Class 12th final exam results 2023. Students who appeared can check their results for the arts, science, and commerce, streams on the official websites at resultsassam.nic.in and ahsec.

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday continued their protest in Bengaluru and other districts of Karnataka against the proposed power tariff hike in Karnataka. The BJP has alleged that the Congress government has put several conditions on the five prepoll guarantees, which makes it difficult for the residents to avail benefit. The protest, led by MLAs and district presidents, is being organised in all districts’ headquarters. The main opposition party in the state also slammed the Siddaramaiah government for the increase in the tariff and called it Congress’ “double standard”. “The Congress party had promised that they would provide 200 units of power for free under the ‘Griha Jyoti’ scheme. However, after assuming power, the

The BJP has alleged that the Congress government has put several conditions on the five pre-poll guarantees, which makes it difficult for the residents to avail benefit government has imposed several conditions for this,” Mangaluru Vibhag Prabhari and former chairman of Mysore Electrical Industries Ltd Uday Kumar Shetty was quoted by Deccan Chronicle. Expressing disappointment, Shetty stated that not only did the government fail to fulfil its promise, but it also increased the power tariff. “Their true colour have been revealed within a month of coming to power. This will adversely impact those families which do not come under the ‘Griha Jyoti’ scheme, as well as those beneficiaries of ‘Griha Jyoti’ who consume additional units of power,” Shetty was quoted. Meanwhile, the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company.

Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ in Making? Depression On Arabian Sea May Intensify Into Cyclonic Storm in 24 Hrs

The IMD had Monday said the formation of the low-pressure system over the southeast Arabian Sea and its intensification is expected to critically influence the advance of the monsoon towards the Kerala coast

Agency News: New Delhi

Areport by India Meteorological Department on Tuesday mentioned that a weather disturbance in the southeast Arabian Sea, situated south of Porbandar, Gujarat, may travel northwest and become a cyclonic storm. In their bulletin, the Met office mentioned that the depression was located around 920 km southwest of Goa, 1,120 km south-southwest of Mumbai, 1,160 km south of Porbandar, and 1,520 km south of Karachi, Pakistan, as of

Kejriwal

to Meet

Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday

Agency News: Lucknow

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will meet Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav here on Wednesday amid efforts by the AAP to garner support against the Centre’s ordinance on control of services in the national capital. Kejriwal, who is also the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party, has been reaching out to leaders of non-BJP parties to garner their support against the ordinance so that the Centre’s bid to replace it through a bill is defeated when it is brought in Parliament.

“Kejriwal will be meeting Akhileshji here on Wednesday

Kejriwal, who is also the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party, has been reaching out to leaders of non-BJP parties to garner their support against the ordinance so that the Centre’s bid to replace it through a bill is defeated when it is brought in Parliament evening,” the Samajwadi Party’s chief spokesperson Rajendra Chowdhury told AAP Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh is likely to accompany Kejriwal at the meeting, an SP leader said without elaborating on the agenda of the meeting. The Centre on May 19 had promulgated the ordinance to create an authority for the transfer and posting of Group-A officers in Delhi, which the AAP government had called a deception with the Supreme Court verdict on control of services.

5:30am. The depression will be named ‘Biparjoy’ if and when it turns into a cyclonic storm.

“It is likely to move nearly northwards and intensify into a cyclonic storm during the next 24 hours over east-central Arabian Sea and adjoining southeast Arabian Sea,” the IDM report said, reported The IMD had Monday said the formation of the low-pressure system over the southeast Arabian Sea and its intensification is expected to critically influence the advance of the monsoon towards the Kerala coast. The

Agency News: Patna

Haryana-based SP Singla

Constructions is under the Bihar government’s scanner after the Rs 1,710 crore fourlane road bridge, which was being constructed by the company, collapsed for the second time in 14 months. The under-construction bridge over the river Ganga connected Sultanganj in the Bhagalpur district and Aguwani Ghat in the Khagaria district. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government, which is facing flak over the bridge collapse, on Monday served notice to the construction company, while it also suspended an Executive Engineer of the Road Construction Department. The Bihar Rajya Pul Nirman Nigam Ltd has served notice to S.P. Singla Construction, asking why the Bihar government should not blacklist this company. If the company did not respond to the notice in 15 days, it could be blacklisted by the government. Meanwhile, the Executive Engineer is facing the charge of failing to keep an eye on construction proceedings and irregularities the construction company had opted for during the construction of the bridge Sources told news agency IANS that the company.

Big NCB Catch: Darknet-Based Drug Cartel Busted in ‘Largest-Ever’ LSD Seizure; 6 Arrested

Agency News: New Delhi

weather department, however, did not give a tentative date for the arrival of the monsoon in Kerala. Private forecasting agency Skymet Weather said the monsoon onset over Kerala may happen on June 8 or June 9 but it is expected to be a “meek and mild entry”. “These powerful weather systems in the Arabian Sea spoil the advancement of the monsoon deep inland. Under their influence, the monsoon stream may reach coastal parts but will struggle to penetrate beyond the Western Ghats,” it said.

In the ‘largest ever’ seizures of LSD drug, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Tuesday busted a pan-India drugs trafficking network, operating through the dark web and recovered a huge quantity of the hallucinogenic drug worth thousands of crores. LSD or lysergic acid diethylamide is a synthetic chemical based-drug and is categorised as a hallucinogen. The probe agency also arrested six people in connection with the case and seized 15,000 bloats of LSD. “We’ve arrested six persons in two cases and

LSD or lysergic acid diethylamide is a synthetic chemical based-drug and is categorised as a hallucinogen seized 15,000 bloats of LSD drug which is 2.5 thousand more than the commercial quantity. The commercial quantity of this drug is .1 gram. It’s a synthetic drug and is very dangerous. It’s the biggest seizure in the last 2 decades,” said Gyaneshwar Singh, NCB’s Deputy Director General (DG- NR).

5 International Universities Offering Free Online Courses Dead Fish Wash Up In Virudhunagar Water Bodies Due To Intense Summer Heat

Agency News: New Delhi

While the COVID-19 pandemic kept the entire world on the edge and work possibilities declined globally, prominent colleges across the world stepped forward and provided courses that were also offered online and without charge. There are many expenses associated with studying overseas, along with high structural fees, which add to your strain. If, however, the programme is inexpensive to access online, your load is reduced immediately. The icing on the cake is that it guarantees the students a job as well. One of the best universities, Harvard University, is now providing over 600 online courses for free. So don’t pass up this chance to obtain an unrestricted sampling of a university education while relaxing at home. According to the QS World University Ranking, it is one of the top universities for art and design and provides free courses in a variety of extremely innovative fields. Georgia Tech University is a well-known and prestigious university in the United States that is currently providing free online courses to make sure that the candidates get handson experience acquiring new abilities. Among their popular courses are data analytics and innovation leadership.

The University of California provides a wide range of free, useful courses.

A video clip shows dead fish floating lifelessly in the waters, some are seen lying on the sand.

Agency News: Chennai

The rise in temperatures has made it difficult for people living in coastal regions to step out. The scorching sun rays, accompanied by hot winds in the afternoon, are posing a great ordeal for the residents.

Presently, the temperatures are reaching a bar of 40 degrees Celsius, which has been majorly affecting the life of the locals. The situation has turned worse in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar city. People expected that the summer heat would reduce as the period of Kathiri Veyil ended. Kathiri Veyil, also known as Agni Nakshatram, is when the sun passes over the star Krittika. This duration is known to be the hottest summer days. But even after the conclusion of Kathiri Veyil, the sun continues to blaze furiously on the people of Virudhunagar. Not only people but the unbearable heat also seems to have started affecting the animals. While there are instances of water bodies getting dried up, fish are also dying in this terrible heat. Recently, dead fish were seen floating on the surface of water bodies in Virudhunagar’s Gulnoor market reservoir. A video clip captured by News18 Tamil shows dead fish floating lifelessly.

SUNVILLA SAMACHAR Editorial

From Crop Failure to Food Security: How Climate Change Affects Farmers and Communities

Kakhovka Dam, Which Holds Water Equal to One of the Largest Lakes in the World, Breached

Agency News: Kyiv

Ukrainian President

Can’t Keep Train Crash Bodies Long, Embalming Won’t Help, Says Top Doctor

Agency News: New Delhi

Volodymyr Zelensky called Russian forces ‘terrorist’ as a major Soviet-era dam in the Russian controlled part of southern Ukraine was breached on Tuesday, news agencies reported. Videos of the water gushing into through the remains of the dam and into nearby localities are now going viral on social media. A video of dam water flooding nearby areas was also shared by the Ukrainian President. “Russian terrorists. The destruction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant dam only confirms for the whole world that they must be expelled from every corner of Ukrainian land. Not a single metre should be left to them, because they use every metre for terror,” Zelensky said. “It’s only Ukraine’s victory that will return security.

And this victory will come. The terrorists will not be able to stop Ukraine with water, missiles or anything else,” the Ukrainian President said.

1 BSF jawan killed, 2 Assam Rifles personnel injured in Manipur’s Serou

Agency News: Imphal

A jawan of the Border Security Force (BSF) died while two Assam Rifles personnel sustained gunshot wounds in Manipur’s Serou area in firing between security forces and a group of insurgents on the intervening night of June 5-6, army officials said.

- Kapilkumar M. Hirpara Editor

Climate change poses a huge global challenge. Unprecedented environmental degradation and pollution have caused a shift in weather patterns, affecting living beings as well as the economy and society. Its adverse effects are also manifested in agricultural production, which is threatening food security. Water paucity, soil degradation, and change in rainfall patterns lead to crop failure, and these are just some of the effects of climate change on food production. Food security is a major concern for many countries, as steady food production and availability are essential to avoid malnutrition and death due to hunger. India, in particular, is facing difficulties in this regard. With billions of people residing in the country, a substantial population suffers from hunger and malnutrition. Challenges faced by farmers due to climate change have further exacerbated the food insecurity situation across India. While agriculture is the backbone of the economy, many Indian farmers are impoverished and live below the poverty line. As per the 2015-16 agriculture census, marginal and small farmers represented 86 percent of the total farmers in India. They are vulnerable to extreme weather events and lack the resources to survive crop failures. One of the primary causes of crop failure that is linked to climate change is the scarcity of water. Rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns lead to more frequent droughts, which can reduce crop yields and result in crop failure. In many regions, the water available for irrigation has decreased, making it more challenging for farmers to grow crops. Climate change is recognized as a significant contributor to soil degradation. Soaring temperatures and changes in precipitation patterns brought on by climate change have resulted in a decrease in soil moisture content, increase in soil erosion, and decline in soil fertility. This degradation is further compounded by a rise in extreme weather events such as droughts, floods, and storms, damaging the already vulnerable soil. A major consequence of climate change is the increasing prevalence of pests and diseases in agriculture. As temperatures rise and weather patterns change, pests and illnesses thrive in new areas, destroying crops and making it more difficult to grow food. Shifting weather patterns have a negative impact on crop yields, plants, and harvesting times, and the suitability of particular crops for specific regions. In a number of regions, prolonged droughts lead to crop failure, whereas in others, increased rainfall causes flooding and soil erosion. This has forced farmers to adapt by changing their cropping patterns, which can have significant economic implications. Climate changeinduced crop failure can severely impact food security in countries such as India, which relies heavily on agriculture for livelihood and sustenance. India is one of the world’s largest food producers, and the agricultural sector is critical to its economy. Yet, as per the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the country is expected to see its rice production decrease 30 percent instead of the estimated 10 percent, if global warming over pre-industrial levels rises to 4°C from 1°C. In this scenario, maize production.

“One BSF jawan sustained fatal injuries while two Assam Rifles personnel sustained gunshot wounds (GSW) in general area Serou,” the Spear Corps of the Indian Army said in a statement. Army officials told news agency ANI the injured Assam Rifles personnel was air evacuated to Mantripukhri. “Extensive area domination operations by Assam Rifles, BSF and Police undertaken in areas of Sugnu/

Dry weather very likely in Gujarat on June 6-11; Light to moderate rain on June 9-10

Gujarat is set to get some respite from the frequent spells of scattered unseasonal rains that have been falling for days

Sunvilla News: Gandhinagar

Gujarat is set to receive some respite from the frequent spells of scattered unseasonal rains that have been occurring for days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted dry weather until June 8th across Gujarat. Furthermore, the IMD has forecasted light to moderate rain in parts of Gujarat on June 9th and 10th. According to the IMD bulletin, “Light thunderstorm with lightning and surface wind 30- 40 kmph (in gust) accompanied with light rain very likely at isolated places in the districts of South Gujarat region namely Surat, Navsari, Valsad and in Daman, Dadara Nagar Haveli; in the districts of Saurashtra namely Amreli and Bhavnagar,” on June 9th. On June 10th, “Light thunderstorm with lightning and surface wind 30- 40 kmph (in gust) accompanied with light rain very likely at isolated places in the districts of South Gujarat region namely Bharuch, Surat, Navsari, Valsad and in Daman, Dadara Nagar Haveli; in the districts of Saurashtra namely Amreli and Bhavnagar.”

Serou in Manipur. Intermittent firing between security forces and group of insurgents took place throughout night of June 5-6. Security forces effectively retaliated to the fire,” officials said. The Army, Assam Rifles, police and CAPFs commenced Area Domination Operations in the hills and valley area across

Manipur on Saturday, said Army officials. Manipur witnessed violence on May 3 during a rally organised by the All Tribals Students Union (ATSU) to protest the demand for the inclusion of Meitei in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category. The march was organised in protest against the demand for inclusion.

Alleged harassment of Hindu minor girls sparks clash between communities in Umreth

Agency News: Anand

A clash erupted between the Hindu and Muslim communities in Umreth taluka of Anand on Sunday night after two minor Hindu females were allegedly harassed by youths from the Muslim community. The incident occurred two days ago when two Hindu minor girls were harassed by Muslim youths. The locals gathered and threatened the girls, prompting the perpetrators to flee. The families of the minors filed a complaint at the Umreth police station, leading to the subsequent

Navy’s ‘made-in-India’ torpedo tracks, destroys underwater target

Agency News: New Delhi

The Navy achieved a ‘significant milestone’ Tuesday after a ‘made-inIndia’ heavyweight torpedo successfully destroyed an underwater target.

“Successful engagement of an underwater target by an indigenously developed heavyweight torpedo is a significant milestone in Indian Navy and DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) quest for accurate delivery of ordnance on target in the underwater domain,” the Navy tweeted with the hashtag ‘Aatma Nirbhar Bharat’. An eight-second clip shared by the Navy showed what appeared to be a long multi-coloured object floating on the surface of the ocean.

The Indian Navy on Wednesday achieved another unique feat after an MH-60 ‘Romeo’ multi-mission helicopter landed on INS Vikrant.

The object then suddenly exploded as the torpedo hit. Tuesday’s big test comes days after another major test was successfully carried out.

The Navy’s MH-60 ‘Romeo’ multi-role helicopter (MRH) landed on the deck of India’s indigenously designed and developed aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant. The MH-60 is an allweather helicopter developed by the United States and boasts state-of-the-art avionics and sensors and its integration with Indian warships will further strengthen the Navy’s capability to counter underwater threats.

Over 100 bodies have not been identified after the Odisha train accident on Friday, one of India’s deadliest ever, in which 278 people were killed. It has been more than 80 hours and officials are debating how much longer the bodies, many of them dismembered and mangled, can be kept for relatives to identify them. To give the families more time, the bodies are being embalmed. Blood samples are also being collected for DNA matching. A senior doctor from the premier AIIMS hospital, Delhi, said it was “not advisable” to keep damaged bodies too long as even embalming wouldn’t help. A Shariff, the Head of Department, Anatomy, AIIMS, said a body could be preserved “for years” only if the embalming is done correctly, within 12 hours.

“Decomposition depends on a number of factors, including ambient temperature. Bodies are fine for seven-eight hours, even 12 hours, provided the temperature is not too high. Ice and cold storage delay decomposition,” Dr Shariff told The AIIMS hospital in Bhubaneswar has called for at least five freezers from Paradip.

After Hyderabad’s Success, Telangana is Now Scripting New IT Story in Its Tier-2 Cities

Agency News: Hyderabad

The IT success story in Telangana is not only about its capital, Hyderabad, but also about its Tier-2 cities. State IT minister KT Rama Rao, on the sidelines of releasing the annual IT progress report, said the government will set up IT Towers in Warangal, Khammam, Karimnagar and Mahabubnagar. The BRS working president also alleged despite the pandemic and the state not receiving help from the Centre, Telangana witnessed an explosive 31.44% growth in IT exports in 2022-23. Revealing another impressive statistic, KTR said Telangana contributed 44% of jobs in the IT sector in the country in 2023. The minister also listed the number of MNCs who have chosen Hyderabad as their preferred place to open offices. The government had

Telangana earlier identified the pitfalls of developing only Hyderabad as an IT hub and had started expanding to other cities. Warangal, which is 146 km away from Hyderabad, was chosen to be developed as the second hi-tech hub after the capital city. It has already seen investments from companies like Tech Mahindra, Cyient, Genpact, among others tier-2 towns in Telangana witnessed the inauguration.

No more POCSO against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh? Minor withdraws sexual abuse charges against WFI president arrest of the eight Muslim youths involved. According to reports, the situation has become more tense and concerning after CCTV footage of the clash between Hindu and Muslim youths surfaced. It is alleged that a Muslim mob gathered at the Chandramuleshwar Mahadev temple area with swords and sticks, creating an atmosphere of fear.

The minor among the group of seven female wrestlers who accused Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), of sexual harassment has retracted her allegations.

Agency News: New Delhi

In a significant development, the minor among the group of seven female wrestlers who had accused Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and

Train Halted In Odisha After Passengers Notice Smoke In AC Coach

Agency News: Bhubaneswar

The SecunderabadAgartala Express was Tuesday halted at Odisha’s Brahmapur railway station around noon as passengers alerted railway officials about smoke emitting from an air-conditioning unit inside a coach, officials said. Though the smoke was controlled immediately, the panic stricken passengers refused to travel in the coach fearing another electrical breakdown. They demanded a replacement of the coach. Listen to the latest songs, only on JioSaavn.com Some passengers first noticed smoke in the B-5 coach and raised an alarm. Following this, most of the passengers reportedly got down and refused to re-board the train, an official said. It was reported that a minor electrical issue occurred in the coach no. B-5 of SecunderabadAgartala Express near Brahmapur station. The staff on duty attended to the issue immediately and rectified it,” a ECoR official said. This incident has left passengers traveling on the train has left panic-stricken. Some of the passengers are demanding to change the boggy as they say they cannot risk their lives. On the other hand, the on-duty staff attended immediately and rectified the issue. They are trying to assure the panicstricken people. a BJP MP, of sexual harassment and stalking, has retracted her allegations. The Indian Express has learned that the 17-year-old has now provided a fresh statement under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure before a magistrate, which holds evidentiary value in court. This latest statement casts uncertainty over the future of the charges, as the court will now be tasked with determining whether the case can proceed and which of the conflicting statements made under Section 164 will carry more weight. LiveMint could not independently verify the report. Previously, in an FIR filed with the Delhi Police, the minor’s father said that Singh’s alleged sexual harassment continued to haunt her.

Though the smoke was controlled immediately, the panic stricken passengers refused to travel in the coach fearing another electrical breakdown.

Rehana Fathima POCSO case explained: Here’s why the woman posed semi-nude for her children

A female activist named Rehana Fathima was charged with POCSO after she posed seminude for her children, asking them to make a painting of her.

Agency News: New Delhi

The Kerala High Court on Monday weighed in on a POCSO case where a women’s rights activist was booked for circulating a video where she was posing semi-nude for her children. A major uproar was sparked on the video, and the matter was eventually taken to court. The Kerala High Court said that the fairer sex is often bullied, discriminated against and isolated, and persecuted for making choices about their bodies and lives, eventually discharging the POCSO case against women’s rights activist Rehana Fathima. A women’s rights activist named Rehana Fathima from Kerala went viral a few months ago when a video of her posing seminaked for her minor children sparked a wave of backlash. In the video, she was allowing the children to paint on her semi-naked body. Fathima was facing charges under various provisions of the POCSO, Juvenile Justice, and the Information Technology (IT) Acts for circulating the video, where she was seen semi-nude with her children in sight. However, the case has now been discharged by the Kerala High Court. Discharging her from the case, Justice Kauser Edappagath said that from the allegations against the 33-yearold activist, it was not possible for anyone to infer that her children were used for any real or simulated sexual acts and that too for sexual gratification.

WTC Final India will face Australia to end the ICC title drought

Agency News : New Delhi

To end their decadelong global trophy drought, the Indian team will need a perfect blend of skills and temperament when they take on an equally-strong Australia in the World Test Championship final, starting at The Ova on Wednesday. India’s consistent performances in the past two WTC cycles highlight their dominance in the longest format of the game. Their success can be attributed to a talented pool of cricketers who have displayed exceptional skills and determination. Furthermore, India’s bowling attack is one of the best in the world and has the ability to trouble even the most experienced batsmen However, winning a global trophy requires more than just skill. It demands a combination of skill, temperament, and performing under pressure. India have come close to winning major white-ball tournaments in the past decade, reaching the knockout stages but falling short of claiming the trophy. Therefore, it is crucial for the Indian cricketers to maintain their composure and

Nasser Hussain Warns India

About Jadeja-Ashwin, Makes

Bold Prediction for WTC Final

Agency News : London

Former England skipper

Nasser Hussain feels India can learn from their past mistakes in the World Test Championship (WTC) final to win the 2023 edition against Australia at The Oval. India had lost to New Zealand by 8 wickets in a rain-affected clash back in 2021.Even though India’s spin duo Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin troubled Australia in their recent Test series on home soil, they had less impact in the WTC Final two years ago and Hussain feels the Rohit Sharma-led side will have to carefully this time. handle the pressure situations effectively. Facing Australia, a team known for its competitive spirit and history of success, adds an extra layer of challenge.

Australia has a formidable team with experienced players who

India’s Internet Economy Set To Skyrocket: USD 1 Trillion Growth By 2030 in 2022. According to the report, the growth will be led by the B2C e-commerce segment, followed by B2B e-commerce, software-as-a-service providers and online media led by over-the-top players.

Aditya Birla Group to enter jewellery retail biz with ₹5000 crore investment

Agency News : New Delhi

Aditya Birla Group is set have consistently performed well in crucial matches. India will need to strategize and execute their plans flawlessly, making use of their strengths while countering Australia’s tactics.

Two Spinners or One; Umesh Yadav or Shardul Thakur: India Keep Cards

Close to Chest

Agency News : London

Where the build-up to the all-important World Test Championship (WTC) final is concerned, the story so far has written itself. The weather predictions for the coming week in London are bright and sunny, which means cricket will stay undisturbed. Australia camp: Josh Hazlewood is out with a side strain – although it looks more like they’re saving him for the Ashes – which means Scott Boland and Cameron Green will get into the playing eleven. India camp: The pitch looks likely to be stripped of all grass over the next 24 hours, which means the possibility of India going with two spinners and three pacers grows further. That’s how things are shaping up here at the Oval in London where India and Australia are scheduled to face off in the second-ever final. In 2021, Southampton hosted the firstever final of the WTC between India and New Zealand, and despite getting a good start to the game, India lost the initiative and eventually in a match in what was back then a case of so close and yet so far. Off the field, it is to Team India’s credit that despite lagging towards the business.

Agency News : New Delhi

India’s internet economy is expected to register sixfold growth and touch USD 1 trillion by 2030, mainly driven by the e-commerce vertical, a joint report by Google, Temasek and Bain & Company released on Tuesday said. The report estimates that India’s internet-economy was in the range of USD 155-175 billion to foray into the branded jewellery retail business with an investment of ₹5,000 crore, competing with heavyweights such as Titan Company and Kalyan Jewellers. The group’s new venture “Novel Jewels Ltd” will have large-format exclusive jewellery retail stores across India, with in-house jewellery brands, the group said in a statement on Tuesday. This is the group’s third major foray into a new business in the last two years after paints, and B2B e-commerce for building materials. Additionally, it also runs a large fashion retail business, under Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd., that sells men’s and women’s clothing, accessories and footwear. “Aditya Birla Group’s foray into branded jewellery retail marks a pivotal moment in our storied legacy of building businesses underpinned on trust.

“India’s internet economy is expected to grow 6 x to USD 1 trillion by 2030,” Google India, Country Manager & Vice President, Sanjay Gupta said while sharing details of the report. He said most of the purchases in future will take place digitally. Gupta said while startups have led the path on digital innovation, small and medium businesses and large enterprises after the pandemic have started to use digital.

Honda Elevate SUV Launch in India: Bookings Start in July 2023, Price Reveal Later

Agency News : New Delhi

The all-new Honda Elevate SUV has finally made its global debut in New Delhi, India. It will be pitted against the likes of Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Skoda Kushaq and MG Astor in the Indian market. The company claims that Honda Elevate is an urban SUV for new-gen buyers who intend to make a statement. India would be the first market globally to get the Elevate SUV. Honda has said that it will launch 5 SUV models by 2030 in India. Furthermore, the all-electric version of the Elevate SUV could be introduced in the next few years in the Indian market. Honda Elevate is equipped with Honda Sensing ADAS tech which comprises of several advanced features such as Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Lane Keeping Assist System, Auto High Beam, Road Departure Mitigation System, Adaptive Cruise Control and Lead Car Departure Notification. Some of the notable safety features in the SUV include Lane Watch, Vehicle Stability Assist, Hill Start Assist, Rear Parking Sensor and Emergency Stop Signal. The comfort features on-board are 10.25inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless smartphone integration, 7-inch TFT instrument cluster, Automatic Cliamte control, Premium Sound System and Rear View Camera. In addition, ‘Honda Connect’ connected car tech is also on offer with

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