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Today's News Headlines.

1.U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, clearly angered by the impact of the Israeli attack on the Jenin refugee camp, said the operation had left over 100 civilians injured, forced thousands to flee, damaged schools and hospitals and disrupted water and electricity networks.He also criticized Israel for preventing the injured from getting medical care and humanitarian workers from reaching everyone in need.- https://www.hindustantimes.com/     

2.After a surge in pro-Khalistan activity in the country in recent weeks, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said that his government takes the matter “extremely seriously.” Responding to a question on the matter of a float featuring the assassination of late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) last month, Trudeau said, “We have an extremely diverse country and freedom of expression is something that we have. But, we will also make sure that we are pushing back against violence and extremism in all its forms.”- https://www.hindustantimes.com/       

3.Pakistan has expressed the hope that India would implement the Indus Waters Treaty in "good faith" after New Delhi on July 6 said it cannot be compelled to participate in "illegal" proceedings at the Permanent Court of Arbitration over the Kishenganga and Ratle hydropower projects in Kashmir.India's response came after the Hague-based tribunal ruled that it has the "competence" to consider the dispute between New Delhi and Islamabad on the matter.-thehindu.com

4.Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stone of eight projects worth around ₹7,600 crore in Chhattisgarh's Raipur on Friday. He laid the foundation stone for three National Highway projects for the Chhattisgarh section of the 6-lane greenfield Raipur-Visakhapatnam corridor and dedicated the doubling of the 103-km Raipur-Khariar Road Rail Line, constructed at a cost of ₹750 crore.- https://www.hindustantimes.com/

5.The Indian Space LLB Research Organisation (ISRO) has decided to launch the Chandrayaan-3 mission, the space agency’s third venture to the moon and the second to attempt at soft landing on its surface, on July 14 at 2.35 pm from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota. ISRO chairman S Somanath, who earlier said that a launch window was available between July 12 and 19 for the Chandrayaan-3 mission, said in Bengaluru on Thursday.- https://indianexpress.com/

6.India’s year-old campaign to boost the rupee’s role in cross-border payments has made little headway, according to people familiar with the matter, underscoring the challenges for countries trying to reduce their dependence on the dollar.The Reserve Bank of India has allowed more than a dozen banks to settle trades in rupees with 18 countries since last year and is encouraging big oil exporters such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia to South Asian nations to accept the Indian currency for trade settlements. –bloomerg.com

7.India Meteorological Department issues red alert for the coastal districts of Karnataka; rain claims three lives in Kerala; two landslips reported in Kannur; intensity of rain is likely to weaken today; IMDy issues yellow alert to five districts of the State.Almost all areas of Udupi city in Karnataka, particularly those on the banks of the Indrani rivulet (Kalsanka Thodu), were inundated in flood waters since July 6 morning even as heavy rains measuring up to 200 mm pounded the region..- https://www.thehindu.com/

8.Tomato prices in India have soared to unprecedented levels, causing significant financial strain on citizens across the country. In some cities, the cost of this essential vegetable has skyrocketed to over ₹150 per kg, more expensive than a litre of petrol.The exorbitant prices have sparked concerns among the public, while the government maintainsy that this surge is a seasonal occurrence and will subside within the next 15 days.- https://www.moneycontrol.com/

9.The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recently awarded Eat Right certification to Guwahati Railway Station mainly due to the food served to passengers being nutritious and of high quality.Guwahati Railway Station is the first railway station under the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), to receive Eat Right certification status. The Eat Right certification status is valid for two years, starting from June 2.- http://www.fnbnews.com/

10.From sundowners on the 21st-floor terrace to late-night rounds of artisanal cocktails, Copitasat Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru has always been an Asian favourite. The bar has now earned placement as Icons of Gin 2023 - Bar of the Year - Highly Commended. In addition, Reuben Kataria, general manager of Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru has been named Icons of Gin 2023 -General Manager of the Year - Highly Commended, at these prestigious awards.- http://www.fnbnews.com/




 


 



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