President Droupadi Murmu

Farmer outfits held a khap mahapanchayat' in Uttar Pradesh and a series of protests in Punjab and Haryana on Thursday, showing solidarity with wrestlers who have accused Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment.
At the congregation in Soram village in UP's Muzaffarnagar, Bhartiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait said they planned to meet President Droupadi Murmu and will hold another mahapanchayat in Haryana's Kurukshetra on Friday to discuss the next steps in the agitation.
In Delhi, Trinamool Congress MPs walked out of a parliamentary panel meeting after their demand to discuss the safety of women athletes was rejected by its chairman and BJP MP Vivek Thakur, according to party MP Sushmita Dev.
TMC chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a candlelight march in Kolkata, slamming the Centre and backing wrestlers who want Singh put behind bars.
But Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur maintained that the government

Farmer outfits held a khap mahapanchayat' in Uttar Pradesh and a series of protests in Punjab and Haryana on Thursday, showing solidarity with wrestlers who have accused Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment.

Farmers back wrestlers: Mahapanchayat in UP, protests in Haryana, Punjab

Press Trust of India

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New Delhi [India], June 1: In today's dynamic world, emerging entrepreneurs are revolutionizing industries, challenging norms, and driving innovation. With their fresh ideas and relentless determination, they reshape the business landscape, leaving an indelible mark on various sectors. These visionaries are the driving force behind transformative change and economic growth.

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President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday asserted that Nepal is a priority for India and emphasized the country's commitment to enhancing the development partnership with the neighbouring nation, including prompt completion of vital projects.
Welcoming the Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here, Murmu also said India-Nepal bilateral cooperation has gone from strength to strength in recent years.
"Trade between the two countries was maintained even during the difficult times of the COVID-19 pandemic," she highlighted.
Prime Minister Prachanda also called on Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar at his official residence here.
Sharing pictures of the meeting on Twitter, the Vice President's Secretariat said, "Age-old cultural ties between India and Nepal continue to be the bedrock of our relationship as we make good progress in other areas of our engagement."
During her meeting with the prime minister of the neighbouring country, Murmu said the o

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday asserted that Nepal is a priority for India and emphasized the country's commitment to enhancing the development partnership with the neighbouring nation, including prompt completion of vital projects.

Committed to enhancing development partnership with Nepal: President Murmu

climate change

Germany's disease control agency warned Thursday that rising temperatures due to global warming will increase the likelihood of heat stroke, vector-borne illnesses and other health risks in the country.
The Robert Koch Institute said lung diseases from forest fires and agricultural dust may become a growing problem, as will skin cancer due to increased ultraviolet radiation as Germany experiences longer periods of cloud-free weather.
In the first of the institute's three reports on the impact of climate change in Germany, published in the Journal of Health Monitoring, the authors noted the recent arrival in the country of Hyalomma ticks  capable of carrying bacteria responsible for typhus  as an example of newly emerging disease threats.
The ticks, as well as Asian tiger mosquitoes that can spread dengue, yellow fever and Zika virus, are migrating to new regions that were previously too cold for the species.
Another risk comes from Vibrio bacteria that flourish in brackish water ab

Germany's disease control agency warned Thursday that rising temperatures due to global warming will increase the likelihood of heat stroke, vector-borne illnesses and other health risks in the country.

Govt body warns of increased health threats from climate change in Germany

Japan

Japan's National Police Agency said in a report on Thursday that flaws in basic security such as an absence of metal detectors and bag checks allowed an attacker to enter a campaign crowd unnoticed and throw a pipe bomb at Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in April.
The bomb fell near Kishida and he was pushed away by special police before it exploded and he was unhurt.
A suspect, Ryuji Kimura, 24, was arrested at the scene of the April 15 attack in the fishing port of Saikazaki in the western prefecture of Wakayama, where Kishida was about to make a campaign speech for a local candidate.
Kimura remains in police custody and is undergoing a court-approved mental evaluation until September 1.
Some of the people attending the campaign rally, who were mostly from the fishing community, said they were surprised by the loose security arrangements, such as the lack of bag checks and the close distance between them and the prime minister.
The attack occurred less than a year after the July 20

Japan's National Police Agency said in a report on Thursday that flaws in basic security such as an absence of metal detectors and bag checks allowed an attacker to enter a campaign crowd unnoticed and throw a pipe bomb at Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in April.

Japan police say security flaws allowed attacker to throw bomb at PM Fumio

Parliament, New parliament building

The issue of "cyber security and rising incidence of cyber/white collar crimes" was at the centre of deliberations at a meeting of a key parliamentary panel as experts from the industry were quizzed by lawmakers about various facets of unlawful activities, including fraud loan apps.
Sources said the members of the Standing Committee on Finance sought the views of experts about various trends in cyber crime and what measures can be taken to mitigate the risks.
The issue of fraud lending apps, which have been hitting headlines with rising complaints of people being swindled or forced to pay exorbitant interest rates, also came up for discussion at the meeting.
Senior officials of different fintech firms and public policy and advocacy groups were among the industry stakeholders who deposed before the committee.
The firms represented at the meeting included Chase India, Razorpay, PhonePe, CRED and QNu Labs as well as Nasscom, a premier trade body and chamber of commerce of the tech ...

The issue of "cyber security and rising incidence of cyber/white collar crimes" was at the centre of deliberations at a meeting of a key parliamentary panel as experts from the industry were quizzed by lawmakers about various facets of unlawful activities, including fraud loan apps.

Par panel on finance debates cyber security, rising white collar crimes

Congress

The Congress on Thursday demanded that SEBI should ensure complete disclosure of ownership of Foreign Portfolio Investors from retrospective effect and said that only a JPC can investigate to ascertain who diluted and then removed the very rule in this regard to benefit the Adani group.
The demands came a day after capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) proposed mandating additional disclosure around ownership of high-risk Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs), to enhance trust in the Indian securities markets.
Congress general secretary communications Jairam Ramesh also alleged that the market regulator was now looking to tighten the very rule it was "forced to dilute" in December 2018 and its removal in August 2019 to benefit the Adani Group.
He said only a joint parliamentary committee probe can investigate the the entire scam and bring out the truth and all opposition parties will raise this demand in the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament in th

The Congress on Thursday demanded that SEBI should ensure complete disclosure of ownership of Foreign Portfolio Investors from retrospective effect and said that only a JPC can investigate to ascertain who diluted and then removed the very rule in this regard to benefit the Adani group.

Cong asks Sebi to ensure FPI ownership disclosure, JPC in Adani group case

Canada

The category-based selection will allow the Canadian government to issue invitations to apply to prospective permanent residents with particular skills, training, or language ability

Canada's new process to welcome skilled workers as permanent residents

Business Standard

Revitalizing Barren Land: Coquito\'s Transformation into a Sustainable Farming Community

New Delhi [India], June 1: In a remarkable story of rejuvenation, Coquito, a charming house nestled on a barren 150-acre patch of land near Hyderabad, has breathed life into the once desolate area. Overcoming years of neglect, drought, and flooding, Coquito has transformed the landscape into a thriving farming community, offering a unique living experience to 400+ families that combines modern convenience with a deep connection to nature.

Revitalizing Barren Land: Coquito's Transformation into a Sustainable Farming Community

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises the book running lead managers in relation to the IPO of Mankind Pharma Limited

Mumbai (Maharashtra)/New Delhi [India], June 1: Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised the book running lead managers (BRLMs), namely, Kotak Mahindra Capital Company Limited, Axis Capital Limited, IIFL Securities Limited, Jefferies India Private Limited, and J.P. Morgan India Private Limited on the initial public offering (IPO) of Mankind Pharma Limited. This was India's largest IPO so far in 2023 and the third largest IPO since 2022.

Apple's new stores in Delhi & Mumbai have grossed monthly sales of more than Rs 22-25 crore each. Industry experts have said that the figure is around twice the sale of an electronics store in India

Record-breaking sales: Apple's India stores reach Rs 25 cr monthly revenue mark

When you buy any item, you may pay for it using an appropriate currency note. But have you ever wondered what the cost of printing that currency note is? Watch the video to find out

Explained: How much does it cost to print rupees?

On 21st May, 2023, Bhanu Rekha, a young employee at Infosys, lost her life in a distressing incident caused by heavy rainfall. India's bustling tech capital, where infra deficiencies are rampant

Explained: How infra stress, bad roads are killing Brand Bengaluru

Maruti Suzuki (MS) is all set to bring its much-awaited, five-door off-roader Jimny into the market on June 7. Here's all you need to know about the new Gypsy.

Maruti Suzuki Jimny 2023 | All you need to know about the new Gypsy

In a recent run-off election, Recep Tayyip Erdogan emerged victorious securing another five-year term as the president of Turkey. 
Watch the video to know more about his challenges.

Turkey election 2023: Erdogan wins another term as president but challenges remain

Employees Provident Fund or EPF is a mandatory savings and retirement scheme for employees of an eligible organisation, which can be used as a corpus post-retirement.

How To Withdraw PF Advance Online? Here's A Step-By-Step Guide

From US to Australia, investors from 21 nations get angeltax exemption. Watch the video to dive into the details and explore what exactly this angel tax is all about.

21 nations get angel tax exemption. Here’s what this means

21 nations get angel tax exemption. Here's what this means

The Narendra Modi government completes 9 years in power. Here's a look at major events in these 9 years.

9 Years of PM Modi | A look at the major events

Did you know RBI under Raghuram Rajan floated the idea of introducing Rs 5,000 and Rs 10,000 notes in 2014?
Watch the video to know the tale of inflation, demonetisation, and counterfeiting concerns.

RBI's Rs 10,000 note proposal: Inflation, demonetisation, and counterfeiting worries

If you think 2000 rupee note was the highest denomination of Indian currency, time to get your facts checked! Watch the video to know more

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