BRS asks EC to reconsider farmers' scheme freeze
The Congress conspiracy against Rythu Bandhu has been revealed once again. Even after the Election Commission gave permission to distribute crop assistance to farmers, the Congress conspired. The decision was taken on the basis of a complaint given to the Election Commission..., T Harish Rao wrote on social media platform X. Key Points
Economic TimesTCS shares rally over 4% to cross market cap of Rs 15 lakh crore for first time
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) shares surged 4% to an all-time high of Rs 4,135.9 on BSE as it won a multi-year deal from Europ Assistance. The deal involves TCS helping Europ assistance reimagine its global IT operating model. The partnership will focus on co-innovation using generative AI and other advanced technologies. TCS will leverage its proprietary solution, ignio AIOps, to enhance operational resilience and business agility for Europ Assistance. The company's market cap also crossed Rs 15 lakh crore for the first time in today's trade. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia sends pesticides to Afghanistan to ensure food security
The Indian assistance will ensure food security in Afghanistan and Central Asia, according to the Afghan ministry of agriculture and irrigation. The Afghan ministry expressed its gratitude towards India and said that the assistance will assist to fight locusts within the country and prevents those coming from Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Key Points
Economic TimesPharma MSMEs can get govt help to upgrade facilities
The health and family welfare ministry has made good manufacturing practices mandatory for pharma companies. A recent notification by the ministry covered the revised Schedule M rules for good manufacturing practices and requirements of premises, plant and equipment for pharmaceutical products, with provisions for an annual product quality review, risk management and a quality system. Key Points
Economic TimesUS says ready to help Vietnam with rare earth auctions
The US State Department's chief economist, Emily Blanchard, announced the United States' readiness to assist Vietnam in organizing auctions for rare earths mines. She expressed this during her visit to Hanoi, stating that if Vietnam requests help in developing these auctions, the US would be willing to provide assistance. Key Points
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US aid chief arrives in Egypt with aid for Gaza, announces more aid for Palestinians
U.S. aid chief Samantha Power arrived in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula on Tuesday, where she announced more than $21 million in additional assistance for the Palestinian people affected by the conflict between Israel and Islamist group Hamas. Key Points
ReutersIndia extended lines of credit 'worth $32.02 billion' for infra projects in Asian & African countries
Minister of State for External Affairs, V. Muraleedharan, told Parliament these funds have supported more than 600 projects in sectors such as infrastructure, power, connectivity and health. Key Points
ThePrintUS lawmakers call for withholding aid to Pak
Want constitutional order restored. A group of 11 influential US lawmakers have urged the Biden administration to withhold future assistance to Pakistan until Islamabad restores constitutional order and holds free and fair elections, it emerged on Sunday. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaIndian mission offers to fly home Hyderabad woman seen starving on Chicago streets
Syeda Lulu Minhaj Zaidi went to the US to pursue her Masters, but months later, she was found starving on the streets of Chicago. Now, the Consulate General of India in Chicago has offered her financial assistance for her medical treatment. Key Points
India TodaySevere turbulence on Delhi-Sydney Air India flight; several passengers injured
Several passengers on board the Delhi-Sydney Air India flight were injured after the flight encountered severe turbulence mid-air on Tuesday. The injured passengers received medical assistance on arrival at Sydney airport, no passenger was hospitalised. Key Points
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Pentagon announces $2 bn Ukraine air defence package
The U.S. Department of Defence announced an additional $2.1 billion in security assistance for Ukraine on June 9, including air defence and ammunition capabilities, amid signs that Kyiv had begun its long-awaited counteroffensive against Russia. Key Points
The HinduSydney-bound passengers injured after mid-air turbulence on Air-India flight
Air India B787-800 aircraft VT-ANY operating flight AI-302 (Delhi-Sydney) encountered severe turbulence. During flight seven passengers reported minor sprains, DGCA told ANI. The Cabin crew administered emergency first aid to those injured on the flight. Key Points
Economic TimesGovt to provide financial support to eligible agencies to promote GI
DPIIT is an arm of the commerce and industry ministry which deals with investments and intellectual property rights (IPRs). A GI, a kind of IPR, is primarily an agricultural, natural or manufactured product (handicraft and industrial goods) originating from a definite geographical territory. Key Points
Economic Times2 girls on way home from school drown in flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir
Four girls were on their way home after attending school when they were caught in a flash flood in Kathua. Two girls lost their lives in the tragic accident. Key Points
India TodayOver 52 lakh Andhra farmers get Rs 5,500 each under first tranche of YSR Rythu Bharosa-PM Kisan scheme
Under this scheme, the AP government doles out Rs 13,500 financial assistance to all landless SC, ST, BC and minority tenant farmers, including those cultivating endowment lands in three tranches. The state has disbursed Rs 30,985 crore under this scheme in the past four years. Key Points
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Rice fortification pilots in India show drop in anaemia
Four large-scale pilots in different parts of the country were done - three in the school lunch and one in the Integrated Child Development Scheme. These pilots effectively demonstrated that rice fortification could be rolled out through existing social assistance distribution systems and costs could be lowered through economies of scale, according to the UN. Key Points
Economic TimesCentre approves Rs 1,816 crore to 5 states as disaster relief
The HLC under Shah's chairmanship has approved the additional central assistance under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to five states, the statement said. This shows the resolve of the Union government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help the people of five states who faced these natural disasters, it said. While Assam will get Rs 520.466 crore, Himachal Pradesh will receive Rs 239.31 crore and Karnataka Rs 941.04 crore, it said. Key Points
Economic TimesITR filing charges of six different websites compared
Read here to know what are the charges for expert assisted and self-assisted ITR filing across six different websites- Clear, TaxBuddy, Quicko, Tax2Win, myITreturn and Taxspanner. Further if you are not sure of filing your ITR by your own virtue, you can always hire an CA from either these websites or from outside. Charges for this service is extra. Key Points
Economic TimesEknath Shinde gives Rs 5 lakh each to kin of three victims of 2020 Palghar mob lynching case
Two ascetics and their driver were killed, allegedly by a 500-strong mob, while passing through Gadchinchale late night on 16 April, 2020. Maharashtra CM's assistance 'paid from party funds'. Key Points
ThePrintIndia, USA to coordinate with key West Asian partners to prevent conflict from spreading
The 2 + 2 Ministerial committed to continue coordinating with partners in the region on humanitarian assistance to meet the urgent needs of Palestinian civilians in Gaza. They expressed support for humanitarian pauses and committed to continue close diplomatic coordination, including with key partners in the region, to prevent the conflict from spreading, preserve stability in the Middle East, and work toward a political solution and durable peace. Key Points
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Hurricane Otis survivors are in severe need of food and assistance
In several places, the brown floodwaters went on for miles. To live, a lot of the locals were stealing necessities from stores. Others went on extensive shopping sprees, leaving with more expensive merchandise. Residents organized themselves with the assistance of friends and family who lived in other areas of Mexico and the United States as cell phone signals started to restore to some portions of the city. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia continues wheat, medical aid in Afghanistan, shipments routed via Iran's Chabahar port: Report
India continues to supply wheat and other aid to crisis-hit Afghanistan through its partnership with the UNWFP. The assistance, which includes medical and food aid, is being provided in response to the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and urgent appeals by UN agencies. Key Points
mintKargil Vijay Diwas: Punjab govt will grant ₹25 lakh ex gratia to Armed Forces personnel in cases of ‘physical casualty’
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced that the ex gratia grant for physically disabled soldiers will be doubled, and financial assistance for non-pensioner ex-servicemen of World War I and II will be increased. The ex gratia grant for physically disabled soldiers with 76-100% disability will now be INR 40 lakh ($55,600), soldiers with 51-75% disability will receive INR 20 lakh, and soldiers with 25-50% disability will receive INR 10 lakh. The monthly financial assistance for non-pensioner ex-servicemen and their widows will be increased from INR 6,000 to INR 10,000. Key Points
Hindustan TimesPM Modi expresses distress over Odisha train accident
"Spoke to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and took stock of the situation. Rescue ops are underway at the site of the mishap and all possible assistance is being given to those affected," the Prime Minister said. Key Points
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