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Majority of Indian youth keen on green jobs, finds research by Prince Charles trust

A new research by the Prince’s Trust, founded by Britain’s Prince Charles, highlights that young people in India, and internationally, want careers that will help solve some of the world’s biggest challenges.

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Nirav Modi renews UK extradition appeal, to be heard on July 21 (PTI)

Rajasthan HC cancels allotment of public utility land to Adani group power project near Pokhran (PTI)

Lapid, on UAE trip, opens first Israeli embassy in Gulf (AFP)

Pawar meets Thackeray amid speculation on MVA coordination (PTI)

Indians in Afghanistan advised to avoid non-essential travel due to escalating violence (PTI)

NIA files additional chargesheet against jailed legislator Akhil Gogoi (PTI)

Sylendra Babu to succeed Tripathy as TN police chief (PTI)

France to legalise IVF for lesbians, single women (AP)

Frank de Boer quits as Dutch coach after Euro 2020 elimination (Reuters)

Aditi Ashok qualifies for her second successive Olympics

India's top ranked woman golfer Aditi Ashok will take part in her second successive Olympic Games in Tokyo next month after finishing 45th on the qualifying list released on Tuesday.

Aditi thus joined Anirban Lahiri and Udayan Mane to make it a team of three to Tokyo. Lahiri also like Aditi, will be participating in his second straight Games after Rio, 2016. (PTI)

Meghalaya imposed Rs 153 crore fine on 133 illegal stone miners: State govt to NGT

Members of the Shopping Centers Association have met me, I told them that the Cabinet is discussing concessions that may be given for re-opening malls. The final decision hasn't been taken yet: Yediyurappa

Amitabh Kant gets one year extension up to June 2022 as CEO Niti Aayog (ANI)

Parliamentary panel seeks Twitter's reply within 2 days on locking of accounts of minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, MP Shashi Tharoor: Sources

US appoints Indian-American Atul Keshap as interim envoy to India (PTI)

Nitin Gadkari calls for ratings system for MSMEs (PTI)

Some nations 'leveraging' their expertise in cyberspace to achieve political, security-related objectives: Harsh Vardhan Shringla

Jaishankar holds talks with UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab (PTI)

PM to interact with beneficiaries of ‘Digital India’ on 1st July at 11 am via video conferencing

SC slams Centre over 'unpardonable' apathy on registering migrant workers

The Supreme Court on Tuesday slammed the Centre for its lackadaisical approach in developing a portal for registration of the unorganised or migrant workers, to allow them to reap benefits from various government schemes.

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Reliance signs pact to invest in Abu Dhabi petrochemical hub

A company statement said the oil-to-telecom conglomerate will join Abu Dhabi National Oil Co's Ruwais project.

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Right to life under Constitution may be interpreted to include right to food: SC

Plans afoot to create country's first urban wildlife corridor in Delhi-NCR

Forest departments of Delhi and Haryana are working on an interstate plan to build a wildlife corridor on a busy road stretch near the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary to provide safe passage to leopards and other animals, officials said on Tuesday.

This will be the first such corridor for wildlife management in an urban setting in the country, an official said.

The wildlife sanctuary covering 32.71 sqkm area on the Southern Delhi Ridge of Aravalli hill range lies in southern Delhi and northern parts of Faridabad and Gurugram districts of Haryana. (PTI)

Dharmendra Pradhan puts ONGC, OIL on notice: perform or get shipped out (PTI)

Venus Wiliams marks 90th Grand Slam with opening Wimbledon win (AFP)

Delhi civic bodies start preparations to check mosquito breeding ahead of monsoon (PTI)

Google representatives depose before parliamentary panel on issue of misuse of social media platforms, safeguarding citizens' rights (PTI)

Hezbollah leader, Hamas chief talk recent Gaza war in Beirut (PTI)

Malaysian palm giant IOI faces labour abuse allegations in new report (Reuters)

Niti Aayog moots 100% IT exemption for donations to not-for-profit hospitals (PTI)

Former S African president Jacob Zuma sentenced to 15 months in jail for contempt of court (PTI)

Spain's government approves first draft of gender self-identification bill

The Spanish government approved on Tuesday a first draft of a contentious bill that would allow anyone over 14 years old to legally change gender without a medical diagnosis or hormone therapy, a government source said.

The draft bill, which will now go to a public hearing before a second reading in the cabinet and ultimately a vote in the lower house, removes the current requirement for two years of hormone therapy and a psychological assessment for people to switch their gender in official records. (Reuters)

Foundation laying for Ambedkar cultural centre, BJP govt’s pre-poll deceit & drama: Mayawati

Americans apologize to Tokyo court for role in Ghosn escape (AP)

Anti-monarchy protests in African kingdom eSwatini turn violent (Reuters)

Puducherry Lt Governor sanctions funds for rural road development schemes (PTI)

Corbett opens for round-the-year tourism

The Corbett Tiger Reserve was opened on Tuesday for round-the-year tourism. Five ranges of the reserve including Garjia, Bijrani, Dhara-Jhirna, Dhela and Pakhron were opened this afternoon for day visits for the whole year, Corbett's Director Rahul said.

Corbett's opening generated great enthusiasm among wildlife lovers with around 50 bookings made for the day safaris on the inaugural day, he said. Opening the reserve for round-the-year tourism will help people whose livelihoods are connected with it.(PTI)

Consequent upon the superannuation of SN Shrivastava, Commissioner of Police, Delhi, Balaji Srivastav will hold the additional charge of Commissioner of Police, Delhi: Home Ministry

Cabinet may soon clear proposal for govt guarantee to bad bank (PTI)

The venue for ICC Men’s T20 WC 2021 has been shifted to the UAE and Oman, with the tournament set to run from 17 October to 14 November. BCCI will remain hosts: ICC

Multiple cylinder blasts have been reported at the Barkat Market in Lahore, according to Pakistan media. Multiple shops have been damaged, as per reports. More details awaited.

Monsoon Session of Parliament likely to begin from July 19

Punjab assembly polls: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal vows to provide 300 units of free electricity, 24X7 power if AAP wins

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday promised to provide 300 units of free electricity per month to each household in Punjab if AAP comes to power. Read more

Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine likely to get DCGI nod soon

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) is likely to give its nod to Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine soon for emergency use for 18 years and above, PTI reported quoting sources.

The Supreme Court hasrefused to interfere with the Delhi High Court order challenging the petitions seeking a direction to stop construction around India Gate in the Central Vista Project.

Fuel prices hiked; petrol nears Rs 100 a litre in Chennai

After a day of pause, petrol prices have been increased by up to 35 paise while diesel by up to 28 paise on Tuesday, 29 June, taking fuel prices across the country to a historic high. Read more

Implement 'One Nation, One Ration Card' scheme by July 31: SC to states

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed all states and Union Territories to implement the 'one nation, one ration card' scheme by July 31, among a slew of welfare measures for migrant workers as well as those from the unorganised sector. Read more

A Delhi court has issued fresh summons to Deep Sidhu and others in connection with a case relating to violence at Red Fort on Republic Day.

India logs 37,566 new Covid-19 cases, 907 more fatalities

India on Tuesday reported 37,566 new Covid-19 cases and 907 deaths. The country's daily infections fell below the 40,000-mark after 102 days, the Union Health Ministry said in a statement. Read more

Jammu drone strike probe handed over to National Investigation Agency

Suspected drone activity was seen late night in Kunjwani, Ratnuchak area of Jammu, according to ANI.

Brazil passes 5 lakh Covid-19 deaths, a tragedy with no sign of let-up

Brazilians were recovering from Carnival in the heady days of February 2020 when the first known carriers of the new coronavirus flew home from Europe, planting the seeds of catastrophe. Read more

Twitter India MD Manish Maheshwari booked over 'Tweet Live' showing distorted map of India

Euro 2020: Mbappe the culprit as Switzerland stun France on penalties

Switzerland defeated world champions France 5-4 on penalties in the last 16 of Euro 2020 on Monday as Kylian Mbappe missed the decisive spot-kick in the shootout following a thrilling 3-3 draw in Bucharest.

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Hackers compromise Western Digital's two network-attached storage devices

Thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, virtual office meetings, and online classes have become a new normal. And, also it has fast tracked the digital lifestyle adoption rate around the world and more data is being stored on cloud space systems than ever before, as it offers the convenience of downloading content anytime at any place.

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Twitter removes distorted India map after uproar

Microblogging platform Twitter has embroiled in yet another controversy after its website displayed a wrong map of India, showing Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh as a separate country.

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Persons with disabilities can't be denied reservation in promotion: SC

The Supreme Court on Monday said that a claim that posts in the promotional cadre cannot be reserved for persons with disabilities (PwD) category due to functional or other reasons should not be taken as a ruse to defeat the reservation in promotion for such candidates.

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