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Joe Biden’s Latest Health Concern: Reports of Parkinson’s Disease Specialist Visiting White House Surface

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Health concerns surrounding 81-year-old Joe Biden have always been at the center stage during the ongoing US Presidential Elections campaign, and a new concern has hit the Biden camp as reports of a top neurologist from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center visiting Biden’s physician earlier this year surface. According to Fox News, Dr. Kevin Cannard, who visited the White House, is a renowned Parkinson’s disease expert. This news has created a frenzy among US voters, who are concerned about Biden’s fitness in case he is re-elected to office for a second term. New Wave of Controversy Hits Biden Camp The Biden camp is already dealing with fallout from President Biden’s performance at the US Presidential Debate 2024, where he appeared underprepared against former President Donald Trump. Following the debate, rumors surfaced that Biden was considering dropping out of the race, though he later confirmed his intention to continue his re-election campaign. Was the Doctors’ Meeting Related to Biden’s Health? White House Spokesperson Indicates Otherwise White House visitor logs show that Dr. John E. Atwood, a renowned cardiologist at Walter Reed, also attended the meeting with Dr. Kevin Cannard. A White House spokesperson commented that doctors from Walter Reed routinely visit the White House to treat military staff stationed there, according to Fox News. It remains unclear whether the doctors’ visit was related to Biden’s health, as the White House has not explicitly confirmed this. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated that Biden had not undergone any recent medical exams up until the US Presidential Debate. However, voter concerns about Biden’s fitness for office persist.

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India Inc Registers 501 Deals Valued at $21.4 Billion in Q2 2024: Report

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India Inc has recorded a total of 501 deals valued at USD 21.4 billion in Q2 2024, according to Grant Thornton Bharat Dealtracker. As per the consultancy firm, Q2 2024 witnessed the highest quarterly volumes in two years, while values declined due to the absence of big-ticket M&A transactions. The merger and acquisition (M&A) and private equity (PE) deals taken together stood at 467, valued at USD 14.9 billion, reflecting a 9 percent increase in volumes but a 28 percent decrease in value, primarily due to the previous quarter’s USD 8.5 billion Reliance-Disney mega-merger, Grant Thornton said. The just-ended quarter featured a one-billion-dollar deal and 30 high-value deals (over USD 100 million), which translates to a 58 percent increase in high-value deals compared to the previous quarter. “Indian corporates are increasingly investing domestically, reflecting strong confidence in the local investment climate,” Grant Thornton said in a release. Despite declining cross-border deals due to geopolitical instability, traditional sectors grew in volumes over the previous quarter. “With recent election results and anticipated policy clarity from the upcoming budget, political stability is expected to boost investor confidence and drive deal activity in the next six months,” it said. Shanthi Vijetha, Partner, Growth at Grant Thornton Bharat, noted that the quarter witnessed robust private equity activity and large domestic deals. “Despite a decline in cross-border deals due to geopolitical uncertainties, domestic investment remained strong. Traditional sectors like pharma and manufacturing also saw strong deal flows, collectively contributing nearly half of the deal values,” Vijetha said. According to Vijetha, the industry anticipates policy continuity, which should positively drive the deal activity.

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Chhattisgarh Moves to Offer Primary Education in 18 Local Languages and Dialects

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The Chhattisgarh government has initiated a move to provide primary education in local languages and dialects in remote tribal regions as part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. This policy recommends that the mother tongue or the local language be the medium of instruction at least up to the fifth standard. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has directed the State Education Department to develop and distribute bilingual books in 18 local languages and dialects for free, focusing on providing high-quality educational resources. “The new initiative of providing education in local language will also be helpful in preserving local culture and traditions,” Sai said while addressing the state-level ‘Shala Praveshotsav’ programme at Bagiya village in the tribal-dominated Jashpur district. The Shala Praveshotsav is an annual event held at the beginning of the new academic session to motivate children to enroll in schools. This year, it was moved from the state capital Raipur to Bagiya, the CM’s hometown. The literacy rate of Chhattisgarh is 70.28%, lower than the national average of 76%. School Education Secretary Siddharth Komal Pardeshi mentioned that courses will be prepared in several languages, including Chhattisgarhi, spoken by 65.83% of Class 1 students; Sargujiha (spoken by 9.38%); Halbi (4.19%); Sadari (3.97%); Gondi-Dantewada (2.33%); and Kudukh (0.7%). An Education Department official stated that in tribal areas, primary school exams can also be taken in local languages and dialects. “But for higher classes, it will still be conducted in Hindi and English,” the official said.  

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Students to move Supreme Court after centre cancelled controversial-NEET exam

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Over 50 successful Gujarat-based NEET-UG candidates, including several top rankers, have moved the Supreme Court seeking a direction to restrain the Centre and the National Testing Agency (NTA) from cancelling the controversy-ridden exam. They have requested the top court to direct the Union education ministry to investigate and take strict action against students and others who indulged in unfair practices like paper leak and impersonation in the NEET-UG exam conducted on May 5 this year. A fresh plea by 56 students was filed just days before a Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud is scheduled to hear 26 petitions seeking various reliefs, including a re-test and a probe into the conduct of the exam, which has been plagued by allegations of malpractices. These allegations, including paper leaks, have led to protests in several cities and disputes between rival political parties. The pleas seeking the cancellation of the exam, a re-test, and a high-level probe are listed for hearing on July 8 in the Supreme Court.

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Shane Nigam Announces His 25th Film: ‘THE HEROIC BLOODSHED BEGINS’ – See Post

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Shane Nigam reveals his 25th film, an action thriller centered around kabaddi players. The Malayalam-Tamil bilingual movie will feature actors from both languages. Stay tuned for more updates on this upcoming project. Shane Nigam, who recently delivered ‘Little Hearts’, has announced his 25th film. On Thursday, July 4, Shane Nigam took to his social media handle and announced his next film, an actioner. The upcoming film is written and directed by debutant Unni Sivalingam, who previously worked as an assistant director in Saheed Arafath’s Thankam (2023). In his social media post, Shane Nigam launched the announcement poster and wrote, “THE HEROIC BLOODSHED BEGINS.” Announcing Shane Nigam’s 25th film under the banner of STK Frames. Produced by Santhosh T. Kuruvilla and Binu Alexander George. Written and Directed by Unni Sivalingam. Gear up for an Intense Action Thriller. An action thriller, the upcoming Shane Nigam starrer is said to be centered around four kabaddi players. The film is a Malayalam-Tamil bilingual film, with actors from both languages playing pivotal roles. Palakkad and Coimbatore are the major locations of the film. The upcoming film will go on floors soon. The makers have kept the rest of the cast and crew under wraps. On the work front, Shane Nigam’s recent film was Aby Treesa Paul and Anto Jose Pereira’s ‘Little Hearts’. ETimes rated the film 2.5 out of 5 and wrote, “The film directed and co-written by Aby Treesa Paul, Anto Jose Periera, along with Rajesh Pinnadan, who also shares a writing credit, could have been a sweet enough, feel-good romance with some good lessons for the audience, but it needed a proper tightening at the writing and making stages. As it is now, the key moments feel lost as the story progresses, particularly with a messy resolution.”  

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States Asked to Keep Vigil After 8 Zika Cases in Maharashtra

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On Wednesday, the Centre ordered states to maintain vigilance due to Zika virus spread in Maharashtra, with eight cases reported by July 2: six in Pune, one each in Kolhapur and Sangamner. Spread by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, Zika usually causes mild symptoms but poses risks for pregnant women, potentially causing microcephaly in the fetus. Atul Goel, Director General of Health Services, issued an advisory for constant monitoring. The Health Ministry urged screening pregnant women and tracking fetal growth as per guidelines, given the infection’s neurological consequences. Affected areas must prioritize vigilance, screening, and monitoring efforts. The Centre on Wednesday asked states to maintain a state of constant vigil over the Zika virus situation in the country amid reports of the spread of the mosquito-borne infection in various districts of Maharashtra. As of July 2, Maharashtra has reported eight cases of Zika virus infection: six from Pune and one each from Kolhapur and Sangamner. Zika virus is transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, similar to dengue and chikungunya. It spreads when a mosquito carrying the virus infects a person. Experts say the infection doesn’t cause severe symptoms in most cases and subsides in a few days. However, in the case of pregnant women, the infection is known to affect the fetus and cause microcephaly (reduced head size), making it a major concern. According to the health ministry, Director General of Health Services Atul Goel has issued an advisory to states highlighting the need for maintaining constant vigilance. As Zika is associated with microcephaly and neurological consequences in the fetus of the affected pregnant woman, the health ministry said on Wednesday, states have been advised to alert clinicians for close monitoring. “States are urged to instruct the health facilities to screen pregnant women, monitor the growth of the fetus of expecting mothers who have tested positive for Zika and act as per central guidelines,” it said.

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Government Issues High Severity Warning for Google ChromeOS

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CERT-In warns of high severity Google ChromeOS vulnerabilities, urging users to update to version 120.0.6099.315 in the LTS channel to prevent arbitrary code execution through malicious web pages. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high severity warning for Google ChromeOS. As per the government body, multiple vulnerabilities exist in the ChromeOS which can be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system. For those unaware, CERT-In is the nodal agency for responding to major computer security incidents in the country. It works under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. What the advisory says? The advisory issued on July 1 states that multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in the LTS channel for ChromeOS which could be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system. LTS channel for Google ChromeOS versions prior to 120.0.6099.315 (Platform Version: 15662.112) are affected. These vulnerabilities, the cyber watchdog says, exist in Google Chrome OS due to Heap buffer overflow in WebRTC and Use after free in Media Session. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted web page, it states. What should Google Chrome users do? CERT-In has advised users to apply appropriate updates released by Google. In a blog post, the company said that the LTS-120 is being updated in the LTS (Long Term Support) channel, version 120.0.6099.315 (Platform Version: 15662.112), for most ChromeOS devices. The update brings fixes for both issues- Heap buffer overflow in WebRTC and Use after free in Media Session, as mentioned above.  

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NEET-PG To Be Conducted This Month, Question Paper To Be Prepared Two Hours Before Exam: Report

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The NEET-PG exam for admission to postgraduate medical courses is reportedly set to be held later this month. This development follows a meeting between the Home Ministry and officials from the government’s anti-cybercrime body. In a significant shift, the question paper will now be prepared just two hours before the exam, according to NDTV sources. Originally scheduled for June 23, the NEET-PG exam was abruptly postponed hours before its start amid a row over alleged irregularities, including leaked question papers for the undergraduate exam. The government had then said it would “undertake a thorough assessment of the robustness of processes of NEET-PG, conducted by the National Board of Examinations for medical students.” The cancellation of the exam, which saw the enrollment of thousands of aspiring medical professionals, led to widespread protests, particularly from those who had traveled long distances to take the test. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan appointed a high-level committee to investigate the complaints. The suspension of the NEET-PG exam followed public outcry over similar issues with the NEET-UG and UGC-NET tests. These exams, which play a pivotal role in confirming professorial appointments and awarding research fellowships, have been under scrutiny for potential irregularities. Minister Pradhan recently confirmed student reports that NEET-UG and UGC-NET questions were being sold on the darknet, spotlighting the National Testing Agency (NTA), responsible for conducting both exams. This revelation led to the removal of the NTA’s chief, SK Singh. The UGC-NET exam is now rescheduled to be held from July 25 to 27, while the NEET-PG exam will be organized from August 21 to September 4.  

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Maharashtra College Bans Jeans, T-Shirts, and Jerseys on Campus

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Acharya Marathe College in Chembur, Maharashtra, has sparked controversy by banning jeans on campus and enforcing a formal dress code for male students. The official notice stated that students wearing jeans would not be allowed to enter the college premises. The notice also specified that male students must wear formal attire, while female students are permitted to wear ethnic or Western dress, provided it does not reveal their religion. The notice emphasized that students should not wear any dress that displays religious affiliation or cultural disparity. “Students can wear half shirts or full shirts and trousers. Girls can wear any Indian or Western outfit. Students shall not wear any dress which reveals religion or shows cultural disparity,” the notice read. It further stated, “Nakab, Hizab, Burkha, Stole, Cap, Badge, etc., shall be removed while going to common rooms on the ground floor and then only they can move throughout the college campus. Torn jeans, T-shirts, revealing dresses, and jerseys are not allowed.” Following the release of the notice, some students who did not attend college on the day the notice was issued were barred from entering the premises the next day due to the new dress code. In response, at least nine female students approached the Mumbai High Court to challenge the college’s order.

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 Govt of India Rights Over Cantonment Lands to be Retained

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The Government of India will retain ownership rights over lands within cantonment areas, according to a new order from the Director General of Defence Estates (DGDE). This order, communicated by Southern Command Deputy Director Hemant Yadav on June 28, directs the chief executive officers of cantonment boards to ensure that these rights are maintained. The order outlines the broad guidelines for excising civilian areas from cantonments and merging them with adjoining municipalities. It specifies that proprietary rights over assets meant for civic amenities and municipal services in the excised areas will be transferred to the state government free of cost. Furthermore, the municipal cover over leased and old grant properties in the excised areas will also be transferred to state municipalities. Security concerns of the armed forces will remain a priority during the segregation process. “The CEOs are directed to liaise with state government officials and appraise the status mentioned in the minutes of the meeting and clarify doubts in consultation with the president of cantonment boards and Local Military Authorities,” Yadav said. The Pune Cantonment Board (PCB) has already proposed the excision of 246.8 acres of civilian area to be merged with the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). PCB CEO Subrat Pal submitted a 45-page draft proposal report to the Maharashtra state chief secretary, Dr. Nitin Kareer, on March 6, detailing the precise excision of notified civilian areas from the original cantonment board jurisdiction.

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