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Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray announced a statewide protest movement named 'Ram Raksha'. The movement is a response to allegations of embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple. The protest is set to begin on July 5. "Hindus will not forgive temple looters" was attributed to Uddhav Thackeray.
India's services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 57.4 in June, its lowest level in 17 months. The PMI measures the economic health of the services sector. The June PMI data indicates a slowdown in the services sector.
Indian stock market indices Sensex and Nifty opened higher on July 3. The US Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions significantly influence global markets. Weaker-than-expected US labor market data released on Thursday.
England defeated South Africa by 40 runs in the Women's T20 World Cup semi-final. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt scored 75 runs and returned from injury to play. England will face Australia in the final at Lord's.
Indian government orders removal of seven Chinese battery management apps from app stores. The apps, such as BAT-BMS, exploited a Bluetooth security flaw in lithium-ion battery systems to remotely shut down e-rickshaws, causing distress to drivers. Viral videos exposed the misuse of these apps to remotely disable e-rickshaws, prompting government action.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit New Zealand next week. India and New Zealand signed a Free Trade Agreement in April. New Zealand is considering tougher immigration rules for Indians. The agreement aims to eliminate 95% of tariffs on goods from New Zealand.
Riyad Mahrez retires from international football. This follows Algeria's elimination from the FIFA World Cup 2026, where Switzerland defeated them 2-0 in the Round of 32. Mahrez made 119 appearances for Algeria.
Supreme Court halts CAG audit of Delhi's private power discoms. The Delhi government had directed the CAG to audit power distribution companies over concerns about regulatory assets. The Supreme Court has ordered a status quo and stated the legality of the audit requires examination.
The Indian government has summoned Meta, the parent company of Instagram, over allegations that its platform ran advertisements promoting child sexual abuse material. This is the second instance this week the government has increased scrutiny on Meta. The summoning follows a BBC investigation that reportedly found approximately 30 such advertisements on Instagram in India.
India's government has summoned Meta after a BBC investigation revealed Instagram ran advertisements promoting child sexual abuse material, including terms like 'rape' and 'child video.' The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology will seek an explanation from the tech giant regarding this significant platform failure. This marks the second instance of increased government scrutiny on Meta this week.
The Indian government has significantly escalated its scrutiny of Meta, summoning the company over Instagram ads promoting child sexual abuse material. This move marks the second instance of government pressure this week, highlighting a clear pattern of demanding accountability for platform safety failures. The action links the CSAM issue directly to prior concerns about WhatsApp's features and potential cybercrime risks.
Madhya Pradesh High Court orders protection for Judge Tabassum Khan facing threats after lynching verdict. Judge Tabassum Khan sentenced cow vigilantes to life imprisonment for killing a truck driver. The High Court took suo motu notice of the threats and directed immediate protection.
China warned that India-Japan ties should not target a third party. China's warning comes as India and Japan deepen their bilateral ties and express concerns over maritime disputes. China stated that India-Japan ties should not target Beijing.
India granted a two-year exemption to four Chinese power equipment firms with local factories to bid for critical power projects. India requires Chinese bidders to register with a government panel and secure clearances before competing for state contracts following a 2020 border clash. The exemption allows these firms to bid for critical power projects.
India has granted a two-year exemption to four Chinese power equipment firms with local factories, allowing them to bid for critical power projects despite post-2020 border clash restrictions. The Union Ministry of Power sought this waiver, signaling a pragmatic approach to secure essential infrastructure. This decision prioritizes entities with manufacturing units in India, balancing national security concerns with the imperative for domestic production and infrastructure development.
Despite stringent restrictions imposed on Chinese firms following the 2020 border clash, India has granted a limited, two-year exemption. This allows four Chinese power equipment manufacturers with local factories to bid for critical power projects, a move sought by the Union Ministry of Power. The decision signals a pragmatic policy shift, balancing security concerns with essential infrastructure development.
DMK moves Supreme Court to restrain CM Vijay and TVK ministers from commenting on Karur stampede probe. A stampede in Karur previously claimed 41 lives, leading to political accusations. The DMK's legal action is prompted by upcoming statements and a visit by CM Vijay to Karur.
The DMK has petitioned the Supreme Court to restrain Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and other TVK leaders from making public statements regarding the Karur stampede probe. The party argues these comments could improperly influence the ongoing CBI investigation, seeking to safeguard the integrity of the inquiry into the incident that claimed 41 lives.
The tragic Karur stampede, claiming 41 lives, has ignited a fierce political conflict between the TVK and DMK. TVK minister Aadhav Arjuna's explosive allegations, blaming the former DMK government for the deaths, intensified the battle ahead of CM Vijay's visit to victims' families. The DMK has now moved the Supreme Court, seeking to restrain CM Vijay and other TVK leaders from public statements that could influence the ongoing CBI probe.