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UP Govt Allocates ₹25 Crore for Repair Work of GIMS Hospital

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The Uttar Pradesh government has allotted ₹25 crore to rebuild the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) in Greater Noida, state health authorities said on Thursday. GIMS, one of the largest government medical facilities in western Uttar Pradesh, is plagued by structural flaws in its foundation, which cause it to flood, authorities said. The institute, which covers 15 acres in Greater Noida’s Kasna district, began to develop fractures as a result of the pouring water. As a result, the administration has left a large portion of the basement unfinished. The Uttar Pradesh cabinet met earlier in June and authorised the allotment of cash for GIMS repairs. Apart from that, the cabinet accepted a plan to transfer ownership of the 500-bed government hospital from the Greater Noida administration to GIMS. The government hospital, built in 2011 by the Greater Noida council, was affiliated to GIMS, which was founded in 2016. Despite its affiliation with GIMS, the hospital was formerly overseen by the Greater Noida administration. Partha Sarthi Sen Sharma, senior secretary of the health and family welfare department, gave orders to GIMS and other agencies on July 14 to carry out the necessary repairs, authorities said on Thursday. “The governor approved the work to strengthen the basement of the GIMS hospital building in Greater Noida.” The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) will finish the Finance Expenditure Committee’s project at a cost of Rs. 25.48 crore, according to the letter signed by Sharma and copied to GIMS and Greater Noida. According to GIMS director Dr. (Brig) Rakesh Gupta, structural issues in the basement pose a significant risk to the five-story hospital structure, which sees thousands of patients every day for treatment. “Since 2019, we have been pleading with the state government to raise awareness of the problem, provide funding for repairs, and pick a company to do the work.

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Maharashtra Government Launches ‘Laadla Bhai Yojna’: Offers Rs 6,000 Monthly to 12th Pass Youths

/ Governance Community

The Maharashtra government has introduced a new scheme called ‘Laadla Bhai Yojna’. Under this initiative, male students who have completed their 12th grade will receive Rs 6,000 monthly. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde unveiled the initiative in Pandharpur on Tuesday, ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. Diploma holders will receive Rs 8,000 monthly, while graduates will receive Rs 10,000. The scheme, officially named Mukhyamantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana, aims to address industry manpower needs while providing employment opportunities. Previously, the Maharashtra government launched the ‘Ladli Behna’ scheme, offering Rs 1,500 monthly to economically disadvantaged women aged 21 to 60. Finance Minister Ajit Pawar announced the provision of Rs 46,000 crore for this initiative. Ajit Pawar also announced relief measures for farmers, including the waiver of electricity bills for irrigation pumps. Soybean and cotton farmers facing lower-than-expected prices will receive compensation of Rs 5,000 per hectare, up to two hectares. During the elections, farmers expressed discontent over various issues, such as delays in lifting the onion export ban, which severely affected their earnings. In the budget, the government also pledged free education for female students, aiming to enhance female literacy and empowerment.

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President Biden Addresses Concerns About His Ability to Serve Amid Health Speculations

/ Health & Wellness Community

Facing persistent questions about his ability to serve, President Joe Biden stated he is willing to relinquish power to Vice President Kamala Harris if he wins a second term but is unable to complete it for health reasons — while discounting the likelihood of that scenario. “Only if I was told that there was some medical condition that I had, and that’s not the case,” Biden said when asked in a BET interview broadcast Wednesday if he would consider being a transitional figure and then turn over the presidency to Harris within two years. Biden, 81, acknowledged that questions about his age are “a legitimate thing to raise.” However, he defended his ability to lead the nation and expressed confidence in serving another four years in the White House. The president would be 86 years old at the end of a second term. “I’m only three years older than Trump, OK. And I think I’m in a little better physical shape than he is,” Biden said. “As long as I can demonstrate that it’s not affecting my ability to compete, my ability to get things done, my ability to literally lead the world.” Pressed on whether he would reconsider his service on a year-to-year basis, Biden said, “As a practical matter, yes. But there’s no reason to believe that’s likely to happen.” Biden has embarked on a furious effort to reassure the public of his mental acuity following his disastrous performance in a June 27 debate with Trump. Yet the onslaught of interviews, campaign events, and strategy memos has done little to assuage fellow Democrats’ persistent doubts about his ability to defeat Donald Trump. Earlier in the interview, Biden said he would also be willing to reconsider his determination to run for reelection if a medical condition emerged. The president was dealt several fresh blows on Wednesday. He tested positive for the coronavirus, forcing him to cancel a speech to a major Latino advocacy group. The diagnosis was announced after California Representative Adam Schiff became the most prominent Democrat to publicly call for Biden to withdraw from the race. The top US House and Senate Democrats in private conversations warned Biden about the continued risks his candidacy poses to the party’s efforts to win control of Congress, ABC News and the Washington Post reported. Even as Biden repeatedly vows to stay in the race, he has recently made a point to publicly declare confidence in Harris as questions about his health have touched off a debate over whether the vice president would be the most viable replacement if he steps aside.

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CBI Claims Major Breakthrough in NEET-UG Exam Paper Leak with Arrests in Patna

/ Education Community

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) announced Tuesday a major breakthrough in its investigation into the NEET-UG exam paper leak with the arrest of two men in Patna. Among the arrested is Pankaj Kumar, also known as Aditya, a Bokaro resident and 2017 civil engineering graduate from NIT-Jamshedpur. Kumar is accused of stealing a sealed question paper box from an aluminium trunk sent by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to Hazaribag after tampering with it. His arrest followed that of Rajkumar Singh, a guest house owner in Hazaribag, who allegedly assisted Kumar in stealing and passing the papers to exam mafias, according to sources. NIT Jamshedpur spokesperson Sunil Bhagat said it is difficult to comment on Kumar’s conduct during his college days. “The college has to visit the record book to know about his performance in the semester exams,” he said. The arrests could uncover the origin of the conspiracy and the extent of the nationwide network involved in the paper leak, according to sources. Earlier, the CBI arrested Ehsanul Haque, the sacked principal of Oasis School (NEET centre in Hazaribag), vice principal M Imtiaz Alam, and Hazaribag journalist Jamaluddin. Sources revealed that the private school principal and vice principal mentioned Rajkumar’s guest house during questioning. Journalist Jamaluddin allegedly provided Rajkumar’s name during his interrogation, linking them to the paper leak conspiracy. Some examinees were allegedly kept at Rajkumar’s guest house, where they were given the leaked questions and answers to memorize a day before the exam. Nine sets of question papers were dispatched from SBI Hazaribag to various exam centres. The papers received by Oasis School had tampered seals, leading to the discovery of the school’s involvement. NTA provided details about a partially-burnt question paper found at a play school in Patna’s Khemnichak area, which served as a safe house for medical aspirants.

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FTC Requests More Information on $6.4B IBM Planned Acquisition of HashiCorp

/ Human Resource Community

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has made a “second request” for additional information around IBM’s (IBM) plan to acquire cloud software company HashiCorp (HCP) for $6.4 billion. HashiCorp said Monday that it received the request last week, and the companies plan to “promptly respond to the Second Request and to continue working cooperatively with the FTC.” IBM and HashiCorp still expect the acquisition to be completed by the end of 2024, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). FTC Assessing Competitive Impacts of Deal The FTC defines a “second request” as part of the deal monitoring process that “typically asks for business documents and data that will inform the agency about the company’s products or services, market conditions where the company does business, and the likely competitive effects of the merger.” HashiCorp did not disclose what information or documents the agency requested, but the review suggests the FTC could have concerns about whether the acquisition would be harmful to competition in the cloud computing space. The deal was originally announced in April, with the sides also stating at the time that it was expected to close by the end of 2024. IBM said in announcing the deal that it was the next step in the company’s “deep focus and investment in hybrid cloud and AI.” Latest in String of FTC Investigative Moves Under the Biden administration, the FTC has stepped up its enforcement efforts, taking a more stringent approach to antitrust policy under Chair Lina Khan. Energy giants Marathon Oil (MRO) and ConocoPhillips (COP) said Friday that they had recently received a second request from the FTC over a deal announced in May that would see ConocoPhillips pay $22.5 billion to acquire Marathon. IBM shares were up less than 1% at $184.35 as of about 11:45 a.m. ET Monday. HashiCorp stock was down less than 1% at $33.44.

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Gujarat Government Announces Rollback of Decision to Increase MBBS Fee in Medical Colleges, Details Here

/ Governance Community

The Gujarat government has announced a rollback of its recent decision to significantly increase fees for MBBS courses in medical colleges run by the Gujarat Medical Education and Research Society (GMERS). This move comes in response to widespread protests across the state against the steep fee hike. State government spokesperson and health minister Rushikesh Patel made the announcement, assuring that a new circular with revised fees for the 13 GMERS medical colleges will be issued soon. Speaking to media persons in Gandhinagar, Patel emphasized that the government is committed to making decisions in the best interests of students and urged families to remain calm as they work on providing fee benefits through various schemes. The rollback decision follows intense pressure from multiple quarters, including students, parents’ associations, the Indian Medical Association (IMA), and political opposition. The Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) had taken a strong stance against the fee hike, with state Congress president Shaktisinh Gohil threatening protests at all levels if the increase was not reversed. The original fee hike, announced on June 28, had raised annual fees for state and all-India quota seats by 66% from ₹3.3 lakh to ₹5.5 lakh. Management quota fees saw an even steeper increase of 87%, from ₹9.07 lakh to ₹17 lakh, while NRI quota fees were bumped up by 13% from $22,000 to $25,000 per annum. Critics argued that such substantial increases contradicted GMERS’s original mission of providing affordable medical education and strengthening Gujarat’s healthcare sector. The IMA’s Gujarat chapter had written to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, expressing concern that the fee hike would make medical education nearly impossible for poor and middle-class students. GMERS, established 14 years ago, operates 13 medical colleges across the state with a total of 2,100 seats. Of these, 75% are reserved for the state quota, 10% for the management quota, and 15% for the NRI quota, with 75 seats allocated to the all-India quota. This is not the first time GMERS has faced backlash over fee increases. In 2023, a similar hike was retracted following protests.

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Six Children Die of Suspected Chandipura Virus in Gujarat Since July 10

/ Health & Wellness Community

Six children have died due to suspected Chandipura virus in Gujarat since July 10, with the total number of cases of the infection rising to 12, state Health Minister Rushikesh Patel has said. “Samples of the 12 patients have been sent to Pune’s National Institute of Virology (NIV) for confirmation,” he said on Monday. Chandipura virus causes fever, with symptoms similar to flu, and acute encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). It is transmitted by vectors like mosquitoes, ticks, and sand flies. The pathogen is a member of the Vesiculovirus genus of the family Rhabdoviridae. Patel said that four of the 12 patients were from Sabarkantha district, three from Aravalli, one each from Mahisagar and Kheda in Gujarat, while two patients were from Rajasthan and one from Madhya Pradesh. They received treatment in Gujarat. “Six deaths due to suspected Chandipura virus have been reported in the state, but only after results of the samples it will be clear whether they were caused by the Chandipura virus,” he said in a statement. “Five out of six deaths have been reported from the civil hospital in Himatnagar in Sabarkantha district. All 12 samples, including eight of patients at the civil hospital in Sabarkantha, have been sent to Pune’s National Institute of Virology (NIV) for confirmation,” Patel said. Paediatricians at the Himatnagar civil hospital had suspected Chandipura virus as the cause of death of four children on July 10 and sent their samples to NIV for confirmation. Later, four more children at the hospital showed similar symptoms. “Chandipura virus is not contagious. However, intensive surveillance has been undertaken in the affected areas. We have screened 18,646 persons in 4,487 houses. The health department is working round-the-clock to prevent the spread of the disease,” Patel said.

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Relativity Acquisition Corp Signs Letter of Intent for $500 Million Merger with Mazaii Corp Ltd.

/ Human Resource Community

Relativity Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company (“Relativity”), announced that it has entered a letter of intent (“LOI”) for a proposed business combination that will result in Relativity acquiring 100% of the outstanding equity and equity equivalents of Mazaii Corp Ltd. (“Mazaii” or the “Company”). The Transaction values the Company at an initial enterprise value of U.S. $500 million. Mazaii Corp Ltd. Mazaii Corp Ltd. is a Montreal-based innovator in the iGaming industry, specializing in the creation and distribution of cutting-edge online casino games and betting solutions. The company supplies its advanced gaming content and technology to prominent brands within the sector, enhancing their platforms and player experiences. Through strategic acquisitions, Mazaii Corp expands its market reach and strengthens its product offerings across key regions, including Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia. Tarek Tabsh, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Relativity Acquisition Corp., commented, “The iGaming industry is experiencing rapid growth, with increasing acceptance and legalization in various regions. Growing consumer demand, driven by the increasing penetration of smartphones and internet access, further fuels this expansion. The Mazaii international platform provides a significant opportunity for scalability and revenue growth. This transaction will enhance Mazaii’s competitive advantage and market positioning.” Eli Baazov, Mazaii’s Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We are thrilled to share the transformative journey of Mazaii in revolutionizing the online gambling arena. We have fortified our position, expanded our market reach, and enhanced our innovative service offerings. With our in-house intellectual property and continuous organic growth, we are confident in our ability to disrupt the gaming landscape and achieve highly favorable results for our shareholders beyond 2024. This is just the beginning of our journey, and we are excited to shape the gaming industry’s future.” The completion of the transaction is contingent upon several factors, including due diligence, negotiation of a definitive agreement, regulatory approvals, and approval by the board and stockholders of both companies. Additional details will be disclosed upon reaching a definitive agreement. The transaction is anticipated to be finalized in the second half of this year, subject to unforeseen circumstances. About Relativity Acquisition Corp. Relativity Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company sponsored by Relativity Acquisition Sponsor LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, formed to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. About Mazaii Corp Ltd. Mazaii Corp Ltd. is a Montreal-based innovator in the iGaming industry, specializing in the creation and distribution of cutting-edge online casino games and betting solutions. The company supplies its advanced gaming content and technology to prominent brands within the sector, enhancing their platforms and player experiences. Through strategic acquisitions, Mazaii Corp expands its market reach and strengthens its product offerings across key regions, including Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia. Forward-Looking Statements This press release may include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements regarding possible business combinations, financing thereof, and related matters, as well as all other statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release, are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and information currently available to them. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to certain factors detailed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements after the date of this release, except as required by law.

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Hazaribag School Centre Faces Retest for CUET-UG Amid Paper Leak Allegations

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The Hazaribag school centre, under scrutiny for an alleged NEET-UG paper leak, is back in the news. Out of 1,000 CUET-UG aspirants for whom the National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting a retest on July 19, 250 candidates are from Oasis Public School in Hazaribag. According to NTA sources, the retest is necessary due to the distribution of question papers in a language not chosen by the candidates and issues with “missing data” for some aspirants. The agency announced the retest schedule on Sunday but did not address the delay in the results, which are already over two weeks late. The final answer key has also not been released. The official notification on Sunday stated that grievances submitted by candidates up to June 30, and complaints sent to rescuetug@nta.ac.in between July 7-9 (before 05.00pm) have been reviewed. The re-examination will be conducted for the affected candidates on July 19 in computer-based test mode. The public notice did not specify the number of candidates or the nature of the grievances. However, sources indicate multiple issues, including “missing data” for some aspirants. According to NTA sources, the “1,000 candidates are spread across six states, and some grievances include time lost due to the distribution of the wrong question paper.” The distribution of incorrect question papers also occurred during the NEET-UG exam on May 5, leading NTA to grant grace marks for the lost time. However, following opposition and pleas in Supreme Court against the inflation of marks, NTA withdrew the results and announced a retest for 1,563 candidates, 813 of whom attended the exam on June 23. Sources also mentioned that NTA has not been able to retrieve data for some candidates. “Some data are missing, so these candidates will have to take the test again on July 19,” said the source, without revealing how the data was misplaced. This raises questions about how long NTA will take to release the results. Initially scheduled for June 30, the results were delayed due to the paper leak allegations involving NEET-UG and UGC-NET. On July 7, the agency released the provisional answer key for CUET-UG 2024, indicating a retest for candidates if grievances were validated. “Initially, it was decided to announce the results for the remaining candidates before the retest, and subsequently for the rest. However, a final decision is yet to be made,” said the source, indicating further uncertainty. Delhi University has already indicated that a three-week delay in results would delay the university’s academic calendar by two weeks. It now appears the delay will extend to nearly four weeks, further affecting the academic calendar for the first-year undergraduate students for the 262 participating universities.

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Rajasthan Education Dept Asks Students and Teachers to Plant Trees for Extra Marks

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The Education Department of Rajasthan has introduced a new initiative where students and teachers will be awarded five extra marks for planting trees. This scheme aims to help students who score low marks in exams and teachers who need performance improvement. The initiative will see every child in government schools across Rajasthan responsible for planting five trees on the school premises, with each tree tagged with the student’s name and details. The number of trees that survive until the end of the school session will determine the number of extra marks added to the student’s annual report card, with each tree worth one point. For teachers, if a tree they plant survives for a year, it will contribute to their total points for transfer considerations. This policy, called ‘Plant A Tree Get A Number,’ emphasizes the government’s focus on tree plantation. Additionally, the Panchayati Raj Department has mandated a statewide tree plantation drive on August 8, during which Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma will inaugurate the Amrit Mahotsav of tree plantation. If more than 200 saplings are planted in a village, the government will provide a helper, and geotagging of saplings will be conducted. The BJP-led government in Rajasthan is committed to increasing the state’s green cover, planning to plant 7 crore trees in a massive plantation drive. An investment of Rs 4,000 crore over five years under Mission Hariyalo Rajasthan has been announced. Furthermore, to reduce pollution and carbon emissions, an electric-vehicle-based transport system will be introduced in tiger reserves like Ranthambore and Sariska for pilgrims visiting Trintetra Ganeshji and Pandupole.

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