Latest News, Live Updates Today July 1, 2024: Yogi Adityanath, union minister question Rahul Gandhi's 'maturity' after Lok Sabha speech
LiveLatest News, Live Updates Today July 1, 2024: Yogi Adityanath, union minister question Rahul Gandhi's 'maturity' after Lok Sabha speechWelcome to the live updates platform for Hindustan Times. Follow all the major news updates, headlines and breaking news stories from India and around the world right here. Track the real-time developments of major events for July 1, 2024.
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June 30, 2024 23:26 UTC
New criminal laws in India: Centre likely to amend BNS to include section on sexual crimes against men, transgender people
From July 1, cognisable offences will be registered under Section 173 of the BNSS, instead of Section 154 of the CrPC. First Information Reports (FIRs) are filed through the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network Systems (CCTNS), a programme that functions under the National Crime Records Bureau. “Even when cases were being registered under IPC, police had the provision to register cases in Tamil, Marathi, Gujarati among others. Another patch has been added to make the filing easier under the new criminal laws,” the official said. “Though forensics has been made compulsory in all crimes punishable by over seven years, not all States have the required capacity and trained officials.
Source:The Hindu
June 30, 2024 22:43 UTC
Taylor Swift reacts to Simone Biles' Olympic trials routine set to Ready For It: ‘Watched this…’
Taylor Swift expressed her support and admiration for Simone Biles following her first 2024 Olympics trials. The 27-year-old gymnast performed an energetic floor routine set to Swift's hit song Ready For It? As the video of Biles' performance went viral on social media, the Cruel Summer hitmaker reacted with the most wholesome comment on Saturday. Taylor Swift reacted to Simone Biles' gymnast routine with the most wholesome commentTaylor Swift reacts to Simone Biles' Ready For It? She’s ready for it tho,” the 34-year-old singer wrote on the video of Biles' Friday performance during day 2 of the 2024 US Olympic Gymnastics Trials.
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June 30, 2024 19:30 UTC
Judge denies Alec Baldwin's plea to dismiss involuntary manslaughter charge in Rust shooting case, actor will now...
Judge denies Alec Baldwin's plea to dismiss involuntary manslaughter charge in Rust shooting case, actor will now...Alec Baldwin Baldwin will now face trial on July 9 for involuntary manslaughter in the case stemming from the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the Rust movie set. Alec Baldwin's legal battle continues as a judge has ruled against his motion to dismiss the case stemming from the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on a movie set in Santa Fe, N.M. The decision, handed down by Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer, ensures that Baldwin will face trial on July 9 for involuntary manslaughter, according to the reports obtained by Variety. She criticized Baldwin's legal manoeuvres as baseless and characterized his claims as absurd. Baldwin, who has denied pulling the trigger, faces significant legal challenges as he prepares to defend himself against the involuntary manslaughter charge.
Source:dna
June 30, 2024 18:43 UTC
Abandoned baby jumbo dies of ulcer in Theppakadu camp
NILGIRIS : A male wild elephant calf that was abandoned by his mother at Maruthamalai Foothills near Coimbatore and shifted to Theppakadu elephant camp in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) on June 9 died due to an ulcer on Friday night. The ulcer was found by the veterinarian team which conducted the postmortem on the four-month-old. Veterinary Assistant Surgeons K Rajesh Kumar and Ganesh Naduvattam held the postmortem in the presence of MTR Deputy Director P Arunkumar and representatives of an NGO. We usually fed lactogen to the animal and it often drank one to one-and-a-half litres. However, the animal died at 9.30 on Friday night,” said a forest official.
Source:Indian Express
June 30, 2024 18:08 UTC
Five shooters of Landa gang held with weapons
Punjab Police on Sunday arrested five shooters of Canada-based terrorist Lakhbir Singh Landa gang and recovered four illegal weapons smuggled from Pakistan from their possession. Sharma said based on further investigations, the police arrested five more members of the Landa gang, identified as Jashanpreet Singh, Gursharan Singh, Harmanjit Singh, Gurbaj Singh and Amritpal Singh, all from Tarn Taran district. “During investigation, it came to light that Jashanpreet Singh and Gursharan worked on the instructions of Lakhbir Landa and imported weapons from Pakistan, supplied weapons, and conducted recce as directed by Landa,” the commissioner of police said. The gang members were involved in extortion from businessmen in Tarn Taran, Amritsar, and Jalandhar, he added. Punjab director general of police Gaurav Yadav posted on X, “Commissionerate Police Jalandhar arrests five operatives of Canada-based Lakhbir Landa Gang in a 15-Day Operation.
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June 30, 2024 17:12 UTC
18 killed, several injured in multiple suicide attacks in Nigeria
At least 18 people were killed and 19 seriously wounded in a string of suicide attacks in northeastern Nigeria on Saturday, emergency services said. At least 18 people were killed and 19 seriously wounded in a string of suicide attacks in northeastern Nigeria on Saturday, emergency services said. At least 18 people were killed and 42 others injured in the attacks, according to the Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA). Nineteen "seriously injured" people were taken to the regional capital Maiduguri, while 23 others were awaiting evacuation, Saidu said in the report. The violence has killed more than 40,000 people and displaced around two million in Nigeria's northeast.
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June 30, 2024 16:34 UTC
Jaishankar to visit Qatar on June 30; focus on boosting energy and trade ties
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will travel to Qatar on June 30 to hold talks with Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani with a focus on exploring ways to expand bilateral cooperation in areas of trade, investment and energy. "During the visit, he will meet the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. It is expected that Mr. Jaishankar and Mr. Al Thani would also deliberate on the overall situation in West Asia against the backdrop of Israel's continuing military offensives in Gaza. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Qatar from February 14 to 15 and held discussions with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. India and Qatar are looking at broadbasing trade basket with a view to link it to regional trade.
Source:The Hindu
June 30, 2024 16:17 UTC
Matrix Partners’ India arm to rebrand as Z47
US-based firm venture capital firm Matrix Partners’ India arm will be rebranded as Z47, while the investor’s China arm will be known as MPC from next month. The name change is part of the larger organisational update for clarity in the marketplace, responsiveness to regional market dynamics, Matrix Partners said in a statement. The firm said that operations in the US will continue as Matrix, an early-stage venture capital fund with headquarters in Boston and San Francisco. The VC firm is known for backing unicorns like Ola, Ola Electric, Krutrim AI, Razorpay, OfBusiness, Oxyzo, Dailyhunt, and Five Star Finance. Last year, Matrix Partners India increased the size of its fourth India-focused fund to $525 million, despite a challenging funding environment.
Source:The Hindu
June 30, 2024 15:59 UTC
Nikki Haley warns Trump about potential ‘younger' and ‘vibrant’ Biden replacement
Former South Carolina governor and Republican presidential nominee Nikki Haley spoke out about what’s been on the minds of many, with reports of President Joe Biden’s potential health concerns swirling—even more so after his CNN debate with Donald Trump. (FILES) US Republican presidential hopeful and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks during a campaign rally in Portland, Maine, on March 3, 2024. Joe Biden owes the American people transparency about his cognitive abilities,” she tweeted alongside the article link on Saturday. “The Democratic voters elected, nominated Joe Biden. Joe Biden is the Democratic nominee,” he added.
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June 30, 2024 15:54 UTC
‘Gates Foundation has no money coming after my death’: Warren Buffett changes his will
In an exclusive interview with the Wall Street Journal, Buffett disclosed that his will has been updated to cease donations to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation upon his death. Also Read | PM Modi speaks to team India after T20 World Cup victory"The Gates Foundation has no money coming after my death," Buffett stated, as quoted in the report. Historically, Buffett had pledged that more than 99% of his estate would support the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and four family-related charities: the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, Sherwood Foundation, Howard G. Buffett Foundation, and NoVo Foundation. Despite the changes in his will, Buffett continues to donate to the Gates Foundation during his lifetime. Of these, approximately 9.3 million shares will go to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust, with the remainder allocated to the four Buffett family charities.
Source:Mint
June 30, 2024 15:25 UTC
BJP to go solo in Haryana; contest all 90 seats alone, says Amit Shah
CHANDIGARH: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday announced that the BJP will contest the upcoming Haryana assembly elections, due before October, independently under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. Addressing BJP leaders and workers during a meeting of the party's extended state executive in Panchkula, Amit Shah emphasized that there should be no doubt that the BJP would have no tie-up for the state polls. Despite being a small state, Haryana contributes as much as 4% to the nation’s GDP. Former Home Minister of Haryana Anil Vij said, “Union Home Minister Amit Shah is a source of strength, and wherever he goes, he energizes the workers. With elections approaching, we must fight with full power, strength, and enthusiasm because Amit Shah is the Chanakya of today's politics.
Source:Indian Express
June 30, 2024 15:21 UTC
Meet woman, wife of richest Indian-origin-man in US, her husband's networth is...
Meet woman, wife of richest Indian-origin-man in US, her husband's networth is...Heiress Ayesha Thapar went from being one of Delhi's biggest style divas to becoming a prosperous restaurateur in the US. As per reports he is the richest Indian origin CEO in US. Heiress Ayesha Thapar went from being one of Delhi's biggest style divas to becoming a prosperous restaurateur in the US. As per reports he is the richest Indian origin CEO in US. Ayesha Thapar is descended from a distinguished line of businessmen, starting with her grandfather, the renowned business magnate Karam Chand Thapar.
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June 30, 2024 15:06 UTC
Shatrughan Sinha Hospitalised Days After Sonakshi's Wedding, Son Luv Confirms: 'Dad Had Weakness...'
Shatrughan Sinha has been hospitalized at Kokilaben Ambani Hospital in Mumbai for a routine check-up, although specific details about his condition have not been disclosed. Most of his interviews too are conducted there only.” Sonakshi’s uncle, Pahlaj Nihalani also confirmed that the veteran actor is in the hospital. Meanwhile, the actor’s son, Luv Sinha, told indianexpress.com, “Dad had viral fever and weakness the last couple of days so we decided to admit him to the hospital.”This come,days after Sonakshi Sinha tied the knot with Zaheer Iqbal. Rumour mills were abuzz that Shatrughan Sinha wasn’t thrilled about Sonakshi marrying Zaheer Iqbal, but he quickly set the record straight a day before the wedding: all was well in the Sinha household. Shatrughan Sinha looked over the moon and couldn’t stop smiling.
Source:Indian Express
June 30, 2024 14:05 UTC
South Africa robbed of T20 World Cup win? Fresh video of Suryakumar Yadav's title-winning catch sparks controversy
It was a catch that won India the 2024 T20 World Cup title, but Suryakumar Yadav's title-winning effort failed to negate controversy hours after India beat South Africa at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Saturday. Fresh video of Suryakumar Yadav's catch sparks controversyIf India were aiming for their first T20 World Cup win in 17 years, a first world title in 13 years and a maiden ICC trophy in 11 years, South Africa were looking for their first-ever major trophy in world cricket. The catch was taken in the final over, with South Africa needing 16 runs to win when David Miller smashed the ball over the bowler. Third umpire Richard Kettleborough gave it a quick look and deemed it a legal catch as South Africa lost their last batting hope with Miller departing for 21. Boundary rope looks like it clearly moves.”Another social media post highlighted that the cushioning of the boundary rope was pushed back just before the catch.
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June 30, 2024 13:00 UTC