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Professors, principals, civil servants — 57 sacked in 2 years for 'supporting militancy' in J&K

Most sacked from education department — 13 from schools & 8 from universities. DSP-rank officers among 11 fired from J&K Police, 3 senior doctors among 6 fired from health services. Key Points

ThePrint

Nitish Kumar to resign by Sunday morning: Source

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is expected to resign from the 'Mahagathbandhan' government by Sunday morning, according to a source close to the CM. Before submitting his papers, Kumar will hold a customary legislature party meeting. Government offices are expected to remain open due to hectic activity. Key Points

Economic Times

Extortion cases rise again in Imphal; businessmen, govt employees, farmers queue up for arms licence

Cycle of violence 'fuelling insurgency' in Manipur. Rising extortion as well as the growing need for protection has led to a surge in arms licence applications, ThePrint has learnt. Key Points

ThePrint

GTA V source code has now leaked on Discord, a dark web website, and a Telegram channel

Rockstar Games is facing a major cybersecurity issue as the entire source code for GTA 5 had been leaked online. The leak also reveals information about other projects. Key Points

India Today

Shreyas Talpade suffers a heart attack while shooting for 'Welcome 3', undergoes angioplasty

A source was quoted saying, 'He shot through the day, was absolutely fine and joking around with everyone on the set. He even shot sequences that had a bit of action.' Key Points

Firstpost

Shree Cement plans to bid in India's lithium auction - source

India's Shree Cement (SHCM.NS) plans to bid for lithium mining rights under a government plan to secure critical minerals production through auctions that are expected to raise more than $5 billion. Key Points

Reuters

Getting ads for WFH jobs, 'earn Rs 20,000 daily'? CBI says one of largest ‘cyber-enabled frauds' in India

CBI has raided locations across India as part of 'Operation Chakra 2' to dismantle 'organised cyber-enabled financial crime’. An FIR in connection with the scam was registered last year. Key Points

ThePrint

PM Narendra Modi to address FedEx, Mastercard, other US CEOs at Kennedy Center: Source

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet the CEOs of top American companies including FedEx, MasterCard and Adobe during his visit to the US for an official state visit, a source close to the matter has revealed. The CEO reception will feature more than 1,200 participants, including business leaders from US and Indian firms, on 23 June in Washington. Key Points

Economic Times

The Dark Side of Open source AI Image Generators

Open source tools allow anyone to make AI art. They have also been used to produce nonconsensual deepfake porn. Key Points

WIRED

'Rs 100 cr offer, bags of cash & phone chats' — ED's case against Kejriwal in Delhi excise policy case

ED arrested Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal from his residence Thursday. He is alleged to have asked for Rs 100 cr from Bharat Rashtra Samithi's K. Kavitha for 'favourable excise policy'. Key Points

ThePrint

Watch- Adorable PDA between Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello at Swift's show

Pictures of Mendes and Cabello went viral on social media. In one of the pictures, the pair are seen together with their arms around each other. Key Points

Hindustan Times

Britain's Lloyds shake-up puts around 2,500 jobs at risk - source

Britain's biggest high street bank Lloyds (LLOY.L) is putting around 2,500 jobs at risk as part of a shake-up, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, amid a renewed push by lenders to slash costs. Key Points

Reuters

Tesla to build 25,000-euro car in Germany - source

Tesla (TSLA.O) plans to build a 25,000-euro ($26,838) car at its factory near Berlin, a source with knowledge of the matter said on Monday, in a long-awaited development for the electric vehicle maker which is aiming for mass uptake of its cars. Key Points

Reuters

'Rigged' games, billions in play, and 2 partners from Bhilai — ED probe in Mahadev online betting case

Policeman, 2 hawala operators arrested. IPS officers, officials linked to Chhattisgarh CMO under lens. Raids at locations including premises of CM Baghel’s political adviser Vinod Verma. Key Points

ThePrint

GlobalFoundries eyes tieups for fab unit in India

GlobalFoundries was earlier in talks with a few companies from the country. Those plans, however, did not materialize owing to the latters lack of credible expertise and experience in manufacturing electronics products, a source said. Key Points

Economic Times

Sisira Kanta Dash to become Air India's Chief Technical Officer

Dash is currently the head of engineering at Vistara. The source said he has been appointed as Chief Technical Officer (head of engineering) from June 2023. Dash will take over from Arun Kashyap, who is leaving Air India shortly after a year in pursuit of other opportunities, the source added. Key Points

Economic Times

‘Generated proceeds of crime, used them for polls’ — ED says Kejriwal 'kingpin of liquor scam'

The central agency, it is learnt, claims it has 'sufficient proof' Delhi CM sought bribe from BRS leader Kavitha in exchange for liquor trade benefits. AAP has refuted the allegations. Key Points

ThePrint

Parliament security breach was ‘part of larger conspiracy’, say police. Terror charge invoked

5 arrested booked under UAPA. Police sources say they were 'funded' by 'channel of an organisation' now under probe. Add that they meant to throw pamphlets which said: 'Our PM is missing...'. Key Points

ThePrint

JPMorgan cuts nearly 40 investment bankers in US

JPMorgan Chase & Co is cutting nearly 40 investment bankers in the U.S., a source with knowledge of the matter said. Key Points

Reuters

Exclusive: U.S. officials assessing possible 'manipulation' on banking shares -source

U.S. federal and state officials are assessing the possibility of "market manipulation" behind big moves in banking share prices in recent days, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday, as the White House vowed to monitor "short-selling pressures on healthy banks." Key Points

Reuters

National Cereal Day 2023: 5 healthy cereal recipes for weight loss

The trick to sustainable weight loss is eating the right carbs and go for nutrients that support your fitness journey rather than pose as a roadblock. Here are 5 healthy cereal recipes to  include in your diet. Key Points

Hindustan Times

Pilot killed as small plane crashes in US

Little Rock: The pilot of a small plane was killed when it crashed at Clinton National Airport in Little Rock, US authorities said. The Cirrus SR 22 took off... Key Points

The Tribune India

Taylor and Travis to get married? NFL star seeks blessing from Taylor's father

It seems 2024 is also gonna be Taylor's year. Wedding bells are on the horizon for the pop star, as her NFL beau seeks permission for her hand. Read more below. Key Points

Hindustan Times

Engineer held in Prague, nurse in Israel — CBI repatriated 49 fugitives in 2022-23, highest in 18 yrs

Data on fugitives shows many more were brought back from Middle East. This year's tally marks increase of 340% from that of 2017, when CBI intensified efforts to repatriate fugitives. Key Points

ThePrint

Mythological theme for Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram’s wedding

According to a source, actor Randeep Hooda will have a mythological theme wedding with Lin Laishram. Read on to know more. Key Points

Hindustan Times

Citigroup employees brace for layoffs, management overhaul -sources

Citigroup (C.N) employees expect the bank to announce layoffs and senior management changes on Monday as part of its biggest reorganization in decades, according to five sources with knowledge of the matter. Key Points

Reuters

The Curse of the Creator Economy

In her new book Extremely Online, Taylor Lorenz argues that everyone can be an influencer. The history of the internet suggests relatively few will strike it rich. Key Points

WIRED

Sulabh International founder Bindeshwar Pathak dies after suffering cardiac arrest

An aide said that Pathak hoisted the national flag in the morning on the occasion of Independence Day and collapsed soon after that. He was rushed to AIIMS Delhi. A source at the hospital said Pathak was declared brought dead at 1.42 pm. Key Points

Economic Times