We're concerned, not worried, about Red Sea situation: Hardeep Singh Puri
The Red Sea shipping route is used for 30% of India's imports and 50% of exports. Oil imports from Russia usually take this route. The Red Sea situation affects the global trade including that of India but the effects haven't risen to a level that they become a cause of worry, Puri said. Key Points
Economic Times'Flood-like situation unlikely in Delhi, govt prepared,' says CM Arvind Kejriwal
Kejriwal said that the priority is to rescue people and provide them with relief. He said that the government is working on a war footing to deal with the situation. Key Points
Business TodayGovernment holds all-party meet on Manipur
An all-party meeting, convened by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, began in New Delhi on June 24 to discuss the prevailing situation in Manipur. Nearly 120 people lost their lives and over 3,000 have been injured ever since the ethnic violence broke out in the state on May 3. Key Points
The HinduNTA postpones NEET(UG) 2023 for candidates having centres in Manipur
The NEET exam would not be conducted in Manipur owing to the present situation. The new dates for the examination will be announced later. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesCollaboration at work: From deadly deliverable Fridays to ballistic brainstorming days
Collaboration can be a critical value in the workplace, but it can also result in hilarious situations gone wrong. In one example, a last-minute deadline collaboration resulted in an entire weekend spent redoing work. In another, a team meeting intended for brainstorming can turn into a showdown of competing ideas. In some cases, efforts to inject fun into team outings can lead to uncomfortable situations for introverted team members. Key Points
Economic Times
Consumer confidence remains on recovery path: RBI survey
The current situation index rose by 2.2 points to 87 from 84.8 on account of improved perception on general economic situation, employment, and household income. Key Points
FinancialexpressFlood-like situation in many low-lying areas of Bihar after heavy rain
Torrential rain in Bihar has caused a flood-like situation in low-lying areas such as Araria, Purnea, and Madhepura. Patna, the state capital, received 53.45 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours. The weather office has issued an alert for thunderstorms and rain in several districts. The Patna Municipal Corporation claimed that rainwater was drained quickly despite heavy rain. Key Points
Economic TimesBudaun murders: Opposition slams UP government, says 'Can't hide through encounter'
The Budaun double murder case quickly spiraled into a political battleground. Leaders from various parties exchanged scathing remarks, each blaming the other for the law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh. Key Points
India TodayTension prevails after several hurt in group clash in UP’s Deoria
Clashes between two groups of the same community in Deoria district left half a dozen people injured, including a girl and a village head. The situation remains tense with the trader community protesting against the police's inability to arrest the accused who created ruckus in the market. Police have deployed adequate force and reassured that the situation is under control. Key Points
Hindustan TimesPooja Bedi stands up for ex-husband after her statement about walking out of marriage without alimony went viral
Pooja Bedi rose to the defence of her ex-husband, after her old comments about walking out of her marriage resurfaced recently. The actor was married to Farhan Furniturewala and got divorced in 2003. Key Points
The Indian Express
Assam CM slams Rahul Gandhi's Manipur visit, calls it 'media hype'
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's visit to Manipur, saying the state's situation requires compassion rather than exacerbating divisions. He also dismissed Rahul Gandhi's visit as media hype and cautioned against political mileage from the tragedy. Key Points
India TodayNEET-UG to be held on any date between June 3-5; CUET-UG from June 5-8 in Manipur
Medical entrance exam NEET-UG which was postponed in Manipur in view of the law-and-order situation will now be conducted on any date between June 3 to 5, National Testing Agency (NTA) announced. CUET-UG will be conducted in the State from June 5 to 8 and the postgraduate entrance test CUET-PG from June 5 to 17, the NTA also said. Key Points
The HinduForest dept building set on fire in violence-hit Manipur district, Congress blames BJP
Churachandpur in Manipur has witnessed violence in the past few days amid a protest by tribals against a drive to evict villagers from reserve forest areas. The situation continues to remain grim. Key Points
India TodayCompanies in Gurugram ask staff to work remotely
Companies in the Haryana city, which houses thousands of factories, including of Maruti Suzuki and Hero MotoCorp, MNCs such as Nestle, Coke and Pepsi, corporate majors like Bharti Airtel, are closely monitoring the law-and-order situation, their executives said. Several of them have already asked their employees to work from home till the situation improves, while others said they will take a call on physical attendance at offices based on the directions issued by the state administration. Key Points
Economic TimesTMC questions Governor decision on special cell
Violent scenes of ransacking and arson were witnessed during a Ram Navami procession in some area of Howrah on Thursday. Similar incidents of violence were also reported from the district on Friday. Key Points
The Indian Express
Delhi Air Pollution: Primary schools to stay closed till Nov 10; seniors to study online
Observing the worsening situation of Delhi's air quality, the state government on Sunday announced that primary schools will stay shut till November 10. Students from grades 6-12 may shift their classes online. Key Points
Economic TimesManipur violence: Oppn MPs meet governor; claim 'situation is worsening'
Opposition's I.N.D.I.A bloc's 21 MPs visited violence-hit Manipur to assess the ground situation on Saturday. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesAssam flood: situation worsens as death toll rises to 3, Roads, bridges damaged. Top updates
Over 4 lakh people across nine districts in Assam are affected by floods, with water levels starting to recede. Three people have died and 1,118 villages are under water. Key Points
mintChinese Minister Qin takes indirect potshots at US; Russia directly
The cold war is resurgent, unilateral protectionism is surging against the current and hegemonism and power politics are on the rise. As an important constructive force in international and regional affairs, SCO should firmly build a closer community with a shared future as the international situation becomes increasingly turbulent, Qin said. Key Points
Economic TimesIsrael says not interested in war with Hezbollah
Israel-Hamas War: "We have no interest in a war in the north. We don't want to escalate the situation," Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. | World News Key Points
Hindustan Times
Opposition bloc INDIA MPs to visit violence-hit Manipur on July 29, 30
A 20-member delegation from the Opposition alliance INDIA will visit Manipur on July 29 and 30 to assess the situation following ethnic violence that erupted in the state nearly three months ago. This came amid the Opposition's demand to make Prime Minister Narendra Modi speak on the issue in the House. Key Points
India TodayTroops stop mob from looting arms from security camp in Manipur, 1 killed
The Indian Army, in a statement, said the mob laid road blocks to prevent the movement of troops. However, the Assam Rifles and the Rapid Action Force soon controlled the situation. Key Points
India TodayIndia says situation with China fragile, dangerous in the Himalayan front
The situation between India and China in the western Himalayan region of Ladakh is fragile and dangerous, with military forces deployed very close to each other in some parts. Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday. At least 24 soldiers were killed when the two sides clashed in the region in mid-2020, but the situation has been calmed through rounds of diplomatic and military talks. Key Points
Economic Timessituation along Northern border 'stable but sensitive', troops on 'high state' of operational preparedness: Army Chief
'The situation on the northern border is stable but sensitive. We continue to talk to find a solution to address and balance issues between the two sides. Operational preparedness is very high, and deployment is both- robust, and balanced...,' said General Pande Key Points
FirstpostTexas A&M assistant coach Blaise Taylor arrested on suspicion of 'killing' girlfriend
Texas A&M assistant coach and former college football standout Blaise Taylor was arrested. On February 25, 2023, Taylor's girlfriend, Jade Benning, found herself in a dire situation as she was rushed to the hospital while five months pregnant with a baby. Key Points
Economic Times
'Army will wipe out terrorism from J&K. Have full faith,' says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Singh was addressing troops in Rajouri Wednesday. He was reviewing security situation in wake of recent terrorist ambush in Poonch that left four soldiers dead. Key Points
ThePrintTamil Nadu rains updates: Three die, schools and colleges shut; 500 rail passengers stranded
Three people were killed in southern Tamil Nadu as a result of heavy rain and flooding. Due to flooding in the area, 500 people travelling from Tiruchendur to Chennai were stranded at the Srivaikuntam railway station. Key Points
Business Today