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JUNE 26, 2022

NATIONAL NEWS

India reports 11,739 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours, state-wise list released

India has reported 11,739 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, with Kerala reporting 4,098 and Maharashtra reporting 1,728 cases. Active COVID-19 cases in the country stand at 92,576. Meanwhile, the COVID-19 death toll in India has risen to 5,24,999 after 25 new deaths were reported in the last 24 hours.

Kolkata Metro to run on pre-COVID levels from July 1

Kolkata Metro will restore its service capacity to pre-COVID levels from July 1 with the addition of six more trains on its Kavi Subhas-Dakshineswar line. "From Friday, there will be 288 services instead of 282, running from Monday to Friday...Of these, 172 services will run between Kavi Subhas and Dakshineswar," Kolkata Metro stated on Saturday.

Rebel Shiv Sena MLAs move Supreme Court against disqualification notices

Amid Maharashtra's ongoing political crisis, the Eknath Shinde-led rebel camp has gone to the Supreme Court with an appeal against disqualification notices issued to 16 rebel MLAs by state Assembly's Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal. The camp has also challenged the appointment of Ajay Choudhari as the Shiv Sena Legislative Party Leader and the rejection of no-confidence motion against Zirwal.

Maha Governor asks police to provide security to rebel MLAs, their families

Amid the ongoing political crisis in Maharashtra, Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Sunday wrote to state DGP Rajnish Seth and Mumbai Police Commissioner Sanjay Pandey, directing them to provide security cover to all the rebel MLAs and their families. According to Koshyari, 38 Shiv Sena MLAs, among others, have claimed that security cover of their families has been "illegally withdrawn".

Gujarat Police arrests activist Teesta Setalvad, seeks 14-day custody

Gujarat Police has demanded a 14-day custody of activist Teesta Setalvad, who was arrested on Sunday after Home Minister Amit Shah claimed her NGO allegedly spread "baseless information" on Gujarat riots. "The accused [is] not supporting us in the investigation...Teesta will be produced in front of the magistrate and all her statements will be recorded there," Gujarat DCP said.

BJP's Ghanshyam Lodhi wins Rampur LS bypoll by defeating SP's Asim Raza

BJP leader Ghanshyam Lodhi has won the Rampur Lok Sabha byelection after defeating SP candidate Asim Raza, BJP leaders have claimed. Lodhi, a former SP MLC, had joined the BJP ahead of the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election. The seat fell vacant after its sitting MP Azam Khan resigned and successfully contested the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election.

 

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Indonesian Prez to visit Ukraine, Russia on peace-building mission

Indonesian President Joko Widodo is set to go on a peace-building mission to Ukraine and Russia. He said he will urge the leaders of both countries to engage in dialogue. "War has to be stopped and global food supply chains need to be reactivated," said Widodo before leaving for Germany to attend the G7 summit.

Israeli PM Bennett convenes Cabinet before parliament is dissolved

Israeli PM Naftali Bennett on Sunday likely convened his last Cabinet meeting as premier before dissolution of the parliament. At the meeting, Bennett listed his government's achievements and thanked his coalition partners for putting aside "ideological disagreements" to work for the country. Israel will head for elections a fifth time in three years as the eight-party coalition has collapsed.

 

BANKING, BUSINESS AND ECONOMY NEWS

We aren't spending money at all, it's literally crypto winter here: WazirX

Cryptocurrency exchange WazirX is cutting down on all its non-critical costs amid plummeting crypto prices. "We are hiring only critical hires, we aren't spending money at all. It's literally crypto winter here," the company's Vice President Rajagopal Menon told Bloomberg. 'Crypto winter' refers to a phase when crypto prices decline and remain low for an extended period.

Wipro is much more 'growth-obsessed' than before: Rishad Premji

In his letter to shareholders as part of Wipro's Annual Report for FY22, Chairman Rishad Premji has said that the company has become much more "growth-obsessed" than before. With increased focus on large deals, the company has invested in hyperscaler partnerships, inorganic acquisitions, and cloud initiatives, he added. Premji also said that Wipro has transformed its structure and operating model.

Indian Air Force receives 56,960 applications under 'Agnipath' scheme

Indian Air Force (IAF) received 56,960 applications under 'Agnipath' scheme till Sunday, three days after registration started on Friday, IAF stated on Twitter. "56,960! That's the total number of applications received till date from future Agniveers in response to the Agnipath recruitment application process," IAF's tweet read. Several states have witnessed violent protests against Agnipath.

India is one of the cheapest data providers in the world: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the Indian community in Germany on Sunday, said that India is making new records in data consumption. "India is among those countries where data is the cheapest," he said. There was a time when India would import the simplest of smartphones, but today it has become the world's second-largest mobile phone manufacturer, he added.

Future Enterprises defaults on ₹4.10 crore interest payment

Future Enterprises, a part of Future Group, on Saturday said it defaulted on an interest payment of ₹4.10 crore due on non-convertible debentures. The interest payment is due for a principal amount of ₹40 crore, Future Enterprises said in a regulatory filing. The firm had earlier defaulted on another interest payment of ₹6.07 crore.

SPORTS
India's playing XI for T20I vs Ireland out, IPL 2022's fastest Indian bowler Umran debuts

Team India captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bowl first against Ireland in the first T20I in Dublin. Fast bowler Umran Malik, who was the fastest Indian bowler in IPL 2022, is making his Team India debut. India's playing XI also includes Deepak Hooda, Suryakumar Yadav, Axar Patel and Avesh Khan.

Madhya Pradesh team has won hearts by Ranji Trophy final: CM Chouhan

After Madhya Pradesh won the Ranji Trophy final on Sunday, CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan congratulated the team for bagging this year's domestic title. "The Madhya Pradesh team, with its incredible and unparalleled performance, won not only the match but also the hearts of the people," CM Chouhan said. He added, "My heartiest congratulations to the team on this unprecedented achievement."

They deserve all the glory, historic for them: Sehwag on MP's Ranji Trophy win

Virender Sehwag has said MP deserve all the "laurels and glory" for defeating Mumbai by six wickets in Ranji Trophy 2021/22 final to win their first-ever title. "Great focus and determination to beat 41-time champion Mumbai...MP have some bright talent...this is historic for them," he tweeted. MP's Yash Dubey, Shubham Sharma and Rajat Patidar smashed centuries in the final.

 

OBITUARY
V Krishnamurthy, hailed as the 'Father of Indian PSUs', passes away aged 97

Padma Vibhushan awardee Dr Venkataraman Krishnamurthy, who is hailed as the 'Father of public sector undertakings in India', has passed away at the age of 97. Krishnamurthy served as the Chairman of government-owned companies such as SAIL, GAIL (India) and BHEL between 1972 and 1990. He was also the Founding Chairman of Maruti Udyog, now known as Maruti Suzuki India.

 

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