Girl asks 'KTR mama' to bring Disneyland to Hyderabad. Here's what he said
The girl's adorable question tugged at the heartstrings of many on social media. Watch the clip here. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesU.S. judge temporarily blocks Microsoft acquisition of Activision
A U.S. judge granted the FTC’s request to temporarily block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Key Points
The HinduCentre blocks Mahadev app, 21 other illegal betting platforms on ED request
IT minister alleges Chhattisgarh government did not send any request to block these platforms despite having powers to do so. The Centre has issued blocking orders against 22 illegal betting platforms, including Mahadev app and Reddyannaprestopro, on request of Enforcement Directorate, an official statement said on Sunday. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaYouTube, TikTok must detail child protection measures by Nov 30, EU says
Alphabet's (GOOGL.O) YouTube and TikTok have been given a Nov. 30 deadline by the European Union to reply to an information request on how they protect children from illegal and harmful content, the European Commission said on Thursday. Key Points
ReutersLost your phone? Here's a step-by-step guide on how to block your device's IMEI using CEIR and recover it
CEIR launched all over India: Thanks the Indian DoT's CEIR system, people whose phones have been lost or stolen can get it recovered. The process of getting your lost device's IMEI number blocked and your device has been made extremely streamlined. Key Points
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Latest EPFO rules: How to unblock inoperative EPF account, settle claims
The EPFO has especially outlined the procedural complications involved in UAN generation/linking, KYC seeding, blocking, unblocking, and paying claims for transaction-less accounts and inoperative Accounts. Let us take a look at what the EPFO SOP had to say about inoperative accounts. Key Points
Economic TimesMicrosoft's top scientist opposes Elon Musk's letter calling for AI ban, calls it an ill-defined request
Microsoft's Chief Scientific Officer, Eric Horvitz, says we need to accelerate AI development to understand the technology better. He also called Elon Musk and other tech experts' request of pausing AI development as 'ill-defined' in some ways. Key Points
India TodayMan purchases a Sony TV from Flipkart, ends up receiving this
The X user claimed that after he opened up the TV box, he found something else. He also said that his complaint isn't resolved yet. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesEPF joint declaration: How many times can you make changes to member name, date of birth, marital status i
Making changes to EPF account: 11 parameters can be changed by an employee during his or her employment to their EPF account. Here is a look at how many times one can make changes to each of these parameters. Key Points
Economic TimesU.S. appeals court refuses FTC request to pause Microsoft deal for Activision
A U.S. appeals court on Friday rejected the Federal Trade Commission's request that it order Microsoft (MSFT.O) to temporarily hold off on closing its $69 billion purchase of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard (ATVI.O). Key Points
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Talks with UK govt on financial package still on, says Tata Steel CEO T V Narendran
Tata Steel is still pursuing it (request) with the government there (UK), he told PTI on the sidelines of an event in the national capital. There has been no conclusion to the request made for a financial package, he said. India-headquartered Tata Steel owns the UK's largest steelworks at Port Talbot in South Wales and employs around 8,000 people across all its operations in the country. Key Points
Economic TimesNPS rule change from April 1, 2023: You will have to mandatorily upload these documents for withdrawal fro
In order to speed up and simplify annuity payments after leaving the National Pension System, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has demanded that subscribers upload specific papers as of April 1, 2023. (NPS). Key Points
Economic TimesMobile numbers deactivated or disconnected on subscriber’s request not allocated for at least 90 days: TRAI to SC
Apex court was hearing a petition raising concern about alleged misuse of data. Mobile phone numbers once deactivated for non-usage or disconnected on the subscriber’s request are not allocated to new subscribers for at least 90 days, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has told the Supreme Court. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaT.N. Minister Senthilbalaji arrest | Madras High Court agrees to hear habeas corpus petition by Minister’s wife
The Madras High Court on June 15 accepted a request made on behalf of Minister for Electricity, Prohibition and Excise V. Senthilbalaji’s wife, for an urgent hearing of a habeas corpus petition filed by her accusing the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of not having followed due procedure while arresting her husband early on June 14. Key Points
The HinduJoyalukkas withdraws $278 million IPO
India Business News: The reason for the withdrawal was not immediately clear. Joyalukkas did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment. Key Points
Times Of India
Ambassador to Israel: Ex-Treasury Secretary Lew to face senators; to face intense questioning over his Ira
The Senate is expediting the confirmation process for Jacob Lew as ambassador to Israel, coinciding with President Joe Biden's visit to the region. The hearing comes as the White House considers a request of $90 billion to $100 billion for wars in Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan. Lew, a former Treasury Secretary, is seen as a qualified candidate with extensive government experience. Key Points
Economic TimesMaldives teen dies waiting for air ambulance, minister blames President Muizzu's 'animosity' towards India
Maldivian minister Meekail Naseem blamed President Mohamed Muizzu for the teenager's death, citing negligence in arranging a prompt medical evacuation. The boy's family alleges that authorities failed to respond to their calls and provide an air ambulance. Key Points
mintIndia will assist Canada extortion probe, need formal request: Envoy
The police in Edmonton believe that these crimes are being orchestrated from India. However, Canada has yet to contact Indian authorities in this regard. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesUS court denies Gupta’s plea for defence material
A judge in the United States has denied a request for defence materials by Indian national Nikhil Gupta, charged by federal prosecutors in a murder-for-hire... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaHafiz Saeed's extradition: Pakistan says received India's request but...
Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the receipt of India's extradition request for 26/11 attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed but emphasized the absence of a bilateral extradition treaty between India and Pakistan. Despite being designated a terrorist by the UN and EU in the 2000s, Saeed was neither charged nor extradited over nearly two decades. Key Points
Economic Times
Govt issues orders to ban 22 illegal betting apps
MeitY on Sunday issued the order to block the operations of the Mahadev betting app, reddyannaofficial. in, and 20 other apps and websites. This was done on request from the ED, the government said. Key Points
Economic TimesAustralia No.3 bank reaches union deal that lets staff work from home
National Australia Bank (NAB) (NAB.AX), the country's No.3 lender, reached a deal that lets employees work from home, a union representing staff said on Friday, one of the first in the world to give legal protection for remote work. Key Points
ReutersUS court rejects Trump's lawsuit against NYT report on his taxes
The judge said the reporters were simply reporting on a matter of great public interest. Mary Trump’s request for dismissal from the case is still pending. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesKangana calls out parents of kid with viral 'can I take Vamika on date?' placard
Kangana Ranaut has reacted to a kid showing placard that read ‘Can I take Vamika on date?’ during a match. Vamika is Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli's daughter. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesBBC News Punjabi Twitter account ‘withheld’ in India
The Twitter account of the BBC’s Punjabi news service was ‘withheld’ in India based on a government request. The action was first reported by the South Asian Journal, a diaspora-focused news portal. Twitter has not yet published details of the legal request that led it to restrict BBC News Punjabi’s account. Key Points
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