TODAY NEWS ON July 07, 2024
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National News

• Budget session of Parliament from July 22
• NEET-UG counselling likely to begin by month-end
• T.N. BSP leader Armstrong murder: 8 arrested, supporters stage road roko in Chennai
• Fourth case of rare brain-eating amoeba infection reported in Kerala
• Captain Anshuman Singh awarded Kirti Chakra posthumously; his widow recalls their last conversation
• FMCG sector to see 7-9% revenue growth this fiscal: CRISIL Ratings
• Four terrorists dead in encounter at Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam; two soldiers feared killed
• Centre studying if CAA criteria on documentary proof can be tweaked
• Naidu, Reddy vow to take concrete steps to resolve pending bifurcation issues
• Hathras stampede: Satsang organiser was in touch with several political parties, say U.P. Police
• J&K High Court Bar Association drops the term ‘Kashmir dispute’ from its constitution
• Implementation of NRC can be done under strict supervision of Supreme Court: Kuki group
• Trinamool, BJP to face off in bypolls to four Assembly seats in West Bengal
• ‘Reduced’ syllabus a big factor for perfect NEET scores: NTA
• DRDO unveils indigenous light tank Zorawar
• Delhi HC allows woman to terminate her 30-week pregnancy
  
  
  
  International News
• Modi, Starmer agree to expedite India-U.K. free trade agreement
• Reformist Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential runoff election, besting hard-liner Jalili
• High-level visit from new U.K. government soon
• Zimbabwe shock India by 13 runs in 1st T20I

National News

Budget session of Parliament from July 22

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced via an X post that the Hon’ble President of India, on the government's recommendation, has approved the summoning of both Houses of Parliament for the Budget Session 2024. The session will be held from July 22 to August 12, 2024, subject to parliamentary business exigencies. The Union Budget 2024-25 is scheduled to be presented in the Lok Sabha on July 23, 2024.

NEET-UG counselling likely to begin by month-end

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2024 counselling is expected to commence by the end of this month, according to official sources. Initially anticipated to start in the first week of July, the counselling process has been delayed as authorities have yet to announce an official schedule. The delay is partly due to the ongoing process of issuing permission letters to some medical colleges, with additional seats likely to be included.

T.N. BSP leader Armstrong murder: 8 arrested, supporters stage road roko in Chennai

The Chennai city police have arrested eight suspects in connection with the murder of K. Armstrong, the Bahujan Samaj Party's Tamil Nadu president. Armstrong was murdered in Sembium on the night of July 5. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin stated on July 6 that he had instructed the police to expedite the investigation and ensure those involved are brought to justice.

Fourth case of rare brain-eating amoeba infection reported in Kerala

A fourth case of amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare brain infection caused by a free-living amoeba found in contaminated water, has been reported in Kerala. A 14-year-old boy from Payyoli in northern Kerala is currently being treated for the disease at a private hospital, according to hospital sources.

Captain Anshuman Singh awarded Kirti Chakra posthumously; his widow recalls their last conversation

Captain Anshuman Singh was posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra, received by his mother Manju Singh and his wife Smriti from President Droupadi Murmu. Ms. Smriti reminisced about meeting Captain Singh on the first day of college, calling it love at first sight. She shared that just two months after their marriage, he was posted in Siachen. On July 18, 2023, they had a heartfelt conversation about their future, but tragically, she received news of his death the following day.

Modi, Starmer agree to expedite India-U.K. free trade agreement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with newly-elected British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on July 6, and both leaders committed to fast-tracking the India-U.K. free trade agreement. Modi congratulated Starmer on his election victory and his Labour Party's remarkable success.

Reformist Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential runoff election, besting hard-liner Jalili

Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian won Iran’s presidential runoff election on July 5, defeating hard-liner Saeed Jalili. Pezeshkian’s campaign focused on reaching out to the West and easing the enforcement of the mandatory headscarf law, aiming to relieve the economic pressure from sanctions and address ongoing protests.

FMCG sector to see 7-9% revenue growth this fiscal: CRISIL Ratings

CRISIL Ratings forecasts a 7-9% revenue growth for the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector in the current fiscal year. This increase is expected to be driven by a revival in rural demand and steady urban demand, compared to the 5-7% growth seen in the previous fiscal year.

Four terrorists dead in encounter at Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam; two soldiers feared killed

Two anti-militancy operations continued late into Saturday night in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Initial reports indicate that four militants and two soldiers were killed during the operations.

Centre studying if CAA criteria on documentary proof can be tweaked

The Union Home Ministry is considering changes to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) to simplify the requirement for applicants to provide proof of citizenship from Bangladesh, Pakistan, or Afghanistan. This move follows concerns raised by potential beneficiaries, especially those from West Bengal who arrived from Bangladesh without documentation.

Naidu, Reddy vow to take concrete steps to resolve pending bifurcation issues

Chief Ministers A. Revanth Reddy and N. Chandrababu Naidu of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, respectively, have agreed to form committees to address unresolved issues stemming from the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act 2014. These committees will develop a roadmap for resolution.

J&K High Court Bar Association drops the term ‘Kashmir dispute’ from its constitution

The J&K High Court Bar Association (JKHCBA) in Kashmir has removed a paragraph from its constitution that called for efforts towards a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute.

Implementation of NRC can be done under strict supervision of Supreme Court: Kuki group

An apex body of the Kuki-Zo community announced on July 6 that they would not oppose the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Manipur, provided it is conducted under the strict supervision of the Supreme Court.

Trinamool, BJP to face off in bypolls to four Assembly seats in West Bengal

The Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are set for a bypoll showdown in four Assembly seats in West Bengal on July 10. The constituencies include Maniktala in Kolkata, Ranaghat Dakshin, Bagdah in North 24 Parganas, and Raiganj in Uttar Dinajpur district.

‘Reduced’ syllabus a big factor for perfect NEET scores: NTA

The National Testing Agency (NTA) attributed the perfect scores achieved by 61 students in the NEET-UG 2024 to a significant reduction in the syllabus. This explanation was provided to the Supreme Court.

DRDO unveils indigenous light tank Zorawar

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) unveiled the prototype of the indigenous light tank Zorawar on July 6. Developed in collaboration with Larsen & Toubro (L&T), the tank is currently powered by a Cummins engine, with plans for a domestically developed engine underway.

Delhi HC allows woman to terminate her 30-week pregnancy

The Delhi High Court permitted a 31-year-old woman to terminate her 30-week pregnancy after the fetus was diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental disorder. The court emphasized that women should not be forced to continue pregnancies that compromise their health or result in severe abnormalities.

International News

Modi, Starmer agree to expedite India-U.K. free trade agreement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and newly-elected British Prime Minister Keir Starmer agreed on July 6 to expedite the India-U.K. free trade agreement. Modi congratulated Starmer on his electoral victory and the Labour Party's success.

Reformist Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential runoff election, besting hard-liner Jalili

Masoud Pezeshkian, a reformist candidate, won Iran’s presidential runoff election on July 5, defeating hard-liner Saeed Jalili. Pezeshkian pledged to engage with the West and relax the enforcement of the headscarf law to alleviate economic pressures and address public dissent.

High-level visit from new U.K. government soon

Following the Labour Party's electoral victory, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and New Delhi is preparing for a high-level visit from the new British government. This visit is expected to take place in the coming weeks, as anticipated by several months of diplomatic engagements with the Labour Party.

Zimbabwe shock India by 13 runs in 1st T20I

India, led by Shubman Gill, delivered a subpar batting performance and lost to Zimbabwe by 13 runs in the first T20I of the five-match series in Harare on July 6.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with newly-elected British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on July 6, and both leaders committed to fast-tracking the India-U.K. free trade agreement. Modi congratulated Starmer on his election victory and his Labour Party's remarkable success.

Reformist Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential runoff election, besting hard-liner Jalili

Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian won Iran’s presidential runoff election on July 5, defeating hard-liner Saeed Jalili. Pezeshkian’s campaign focused on reaching out to the West and easing the enforcement of the mandatory headscarf law, aiming to relieve the economic pressure from sanctions and address ongoing protests.

FMCG sector to see 7-9% revenue growth this fiscal: CRISIL Ratings

CRISIL Ratings forecasts a 7-9% revenue growth for the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector in the current fiscal year. This increase is expected to be driven by a revival in rural demand and steady urban demand, compared to the 5-7% growth seen in the previous fiscal year.

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