Texas: 21 injured in gas explosion at hotel in Fort Worth
In an evening update, police reported one person in critical condition and four seriously injured. Of the injured, 14 were transported to a hospital, and one person sought medical attention independently. Initially, there were reports of a missing person, but later it was confirmed that the individual had been located. Key Points
Economic TimesMaharashtra ATS arrests one person for ‘passing on sensitive information’ to Pakistan-based operatives
In its press note, the agency said the suspect was in touch with the operatives through social media. Three others have been booked in the case. Key Points
ThePrintWhat does healing look like, in unruly and unpredictable grief?
Processing grief isn’t about losing the pain; it’s about being able to sit with it. What is a good way to reach out to someone who is bereaved? Take a look. Key Points
Hindustan TimesI met my husband on a faceless chat app. We didn't meet in person for 2 years.
She met her husband on the chat app Chatous. They didn't meet in person for two years and were long-distance for five years before getting married. Key Points
InsiderCentre notifies amendments in CGST and IGST rules for online gaming cos; 28% GST rule to come into force o
The Indian government has notified amendments to the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) and Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) for online gaming companies. The amendments, which will come into effect from October 1, require all gaming companies based outside India to register themselves and deduct tax at source. Key Points
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Centre notifies amendments in CGST and IGST rules for online gaming cos; to come into force on Oct 1
The Indian government has notified amendments to the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) and Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) for online gaming companies. The amendments, which will come into effect from October 1, require all gaming companies based outside India to register themselves and deduct tax at source. Key Points
Economic Times‘Each country debt rejig needs unique strategy’
In June, Zambia struck a deal to restructure a $6.3 billion debt owed to various governments, including China, raising hopes of similar deals for other vulnerable nations awaiting relief for several years. Key Points
mintBBC reveals presenter facing allegations of paying young person for explicit photos is Huw Edwards
Britain's BBC on Wednesday revealed that the presenter facing allegations of paying young person for explicit photos is Huw Edwards. The organisation had earlier defended its handling of an allegation that one of its senior presenters paid a young person for explicit images, after acknowledging that it did not flag a complaint to senior management until a tabloid newspaper approached it. Key Points
Economic TimesMadhya Pradesh urination row: Did CM Shivraj Chouhan wash someone else's feet?
Some social media users and the Opposition in Madhya Pradesh alleged that the man whose feet were washed by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was not actually the labourer who was urinated on. Here is what officials and the man himself have to say. Key Points
India TodayRomance or regret? How to stay safe on a date
Dating can be tricky. Bad dates veer from the dull to the dangerous. Here’s how to swipe left on app-solute chaos Key Points
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Go Airlines hopes to resume daily flights by month end
Go Airlines India Ltd., which filed for bankruptcy protection in May, hopes to resume operations by the end of the month and restore 94% of its daily flights. Go hopes the regulator may approve its proposal this week, allowing it to resume flights in the next two weeks Key Points
Economic TimesTextbook revisions to conversion, will review all regressive moves by BJP govt: Priyank Kharge
The Congress MLA said: “Textbook revision, anti-conversion law, anti-cow slaughter law and all the other laws introduced by the BJP will be reviewed by the Congress government. The decision will be taken to protect the economic prosperity of the state and the interests of the Kannadigas.” Key Points
The Indian ExpressBTS leader RM says he lived a 'narrow, closed life until middle of last year'
BTS' RM talked about the ‘keywords’ of his life in a new interview. The BTS rapper also spoke about relationships and being a better person. Key Points
Hindustan TimesLogging out of love: When you’re being dumped and you don’t even know it
Relationships can experience a subtle breakup, where one person gradually loses interest and emotional investment. Counselling psychologists offer advice on how to cope, including looking for red flags, introspecting, examining the connection and righting the balance. Any intervention must be initiated gently and a breakup should be treated as a loss, with the idea of grieving and mourning. Key Points
Hindustan TimesTake some time off from the poll heat
This morning let me offer you something rather different. It’s a selection of gems culled from the internet and shared by friends. Key Points
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Nawazuddin Siddiqui says he prefers not to react to rumours: ‘When a bad person provokes you..’
Nawazuddin Siddiqui shared why he doesn't react to any kind of rumours about him. He said that nothing much can be done about the rumours. Key Points
The Indian ExpressPrabhas fans beat up man for giving negative review of Adipurush. Watch
Adipurush, helmed by Om Raut, is based on the Hindu epic Ramayana. It stars Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan, Kriti Sanon and Sunny Singh. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesICICI-Videocon loan fraud case: Quid pro quo in Kochhars' South Mumbai flat deal, says CBI
In 2009, while VN Dhoot (of Videocon) transferred the ownership of the flat in CCI Chambers for ₹11 lakh, in the same year, another flat in the same society was sold for ₹10.6 crore. In subsequent years in 2010 and in 2019, flats in the same society have been sold for ₹16 crore and ₹18.50 crore, respectively, the person said, quoting the chargesheet. Key Points
Economic TimesTaylor's popularity will decline after being named TIME person of the Year: Elon
Elon Musk congratulated Taylor Swift after she was named TIME’s person of the Year. However, his sarcastic tweet did not go down well with a few. Key Points
Hindustan TimesI felt guilty traveling for a month without my partner, but it reminded me of who I am outside my relationship
Traveling alone for a month strengthened my sense of self but also my relationship with my boyfriend. Now he's planning a solo trip of his own. Key Points
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In filmy, midnight operation, officials catch BJP activists distributing money among voters
Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner Yeshwanth Gurukar caught the driver of the vehicle and another person. However, one more person escaped with a bag containing money. Mr. Gurukar could not identify the person (who escaped) as the area was dark Key Points
The HinduHow to know if a person is emotionally safe? Here are the signs to look out for
From being a good listener to learning to respect boundaries, here are a few signs of being emotionally safe. Take a look. Key Points
Hindustan TimesMystery Ohio person has a new kind of COVID, high viral load
A researcher has found a "cryptic" COVID lineage (a version of the virus never seen before) in Ohio. One person is shedding the virus into wastewater. Key Points
InsiderMagnitude 6.7 quake shakes south Philippines, kills one
A person was killed in a magnitude 6.7 earthquake that struck the southern Philippines on Friday. Key Points
India TodayMan watches IPL match on phone while sitting in stadium
Many people wish to watch IPL matches live in the stadium. However when one person had that chance, they chose to view the match on their phones. | Trending Key Points
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UCC draft focuses on rights of women: U’khand panel chief
The draft of the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for Uttarakhand focuses on safeguarding the interests of women, children, and the differently-abled. It covers issues such as marriage, divorce, succession, guardianship, custody, and inheritance. The draft is expected to be submitted to the state government by the end of July and may serve as a template for a pan-India code. The UCC aims to subsume customary laws across faiths and tribes and govern issues related to marriage, divorce, inheritance, and maintenance. The issue has gained attention after Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a case for UCC. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan Times2 dead babies found in glass bottles in vacated apartment in Hong Kong
A 24-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman were detained on suspicion of illegal disposal of bodies. A cleaning person found two dead baby boys in glass bottles... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaWho will be Time's 2023 Person of the Year? Here are the top nine candidates
According to Time, the award is a tradition that traces its origins back to 1927 and is an annual designation for the person, group, or concept that most significantly influenced the headlines, whether for positive or negative reasons. Past recipients of the award include notable figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., Pope Francis, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Key Points
Economic TimesFlyer’s checked-in bag containing ₹1.60 lakh goes missing
Unknown person booked for stealing ₹1.60 lakh from passenger at Mumbai airport. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesChabad house pic found from terror suspects, security up
The Mumbai Police have beefed up security outside Chabad house in Colaba after a Google image of the building was recovered from two suspected terrorists arrested for planning an attack in Rajasthan. The Chabad house was one of the targets of the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai in 2008. Key Points
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