Amar ujala news today
Amar Ujala is a popular Hindi-language newspaper in India. Here are the top news stories from today's edition:
National
- Cabinet approves ordinance to amend POCSO Act: The Union Cabinet has approved an ordinance to amend the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, to make it more stringent and ensure faster trial and punishment for those found guilty of sexual offences against children.
- India, US to hold 2+2 dialogue on June 26: India and the United States will hold their 2+2 dialogue on June 26, during which they will discuss issues like defence and security cooperation, trade, and counter-terrorism.
- SC to hear plea on CAA on June 25: The Supreme Court will hear a plea challenging the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) on June 25. The petition has been filed by a group of students and activists who have challenged the law on grounds of being violative of the Constitution.
International
- US-Iran tensions escalate: The United States has deployed an aircraft carrier and B-52 bombers to the Middle East in response to Iran's threat to attack American interests in the region.
- UK PM Boris Johnson faces no-confidence vote: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing a no-confidence vote in Parliament after a group of Conservative MPs submitted a letter to the 1922 Committee, triggering a leadership challenge.
- China's Xi Jinping reappointed as President: Chinese President Xi Jinping has been reappointed as the President of China for a second five-year term, cementing his position as the most powerful leader in the country since Mao Zedong.
Sports
- India wins T20I series against West Indies: India has won the T20I series against the West Indies 3-0, with a convincing 22-run victory in the final match.
- Rafael Nadal wins French Open: Rafael Nadal has won his 13th French Open title, defeating Dominic Thiem in the final.
- India's women's hockey team loses to Australia: India's women's hockey team has lost to Australia 1-2 in the FIH Pro League match.
Business
- Sensex rises 300 points: The Sensex has risen by 300 points to close at 39,500, driven by gains in banking and financial stocks.
- Rupee falls to 70.50 against US dollar: The rupee has fallen to 70.50 against the US dollar, driven by a surge in crude oil prices and a decline in foreign capital inflows.
- Government to launch new e-commerce policy: The government is set to launch a new e-commerce policy, which will aim to promote domestic e-commerce and reduce dependence on foreign players.
These are some of the top news stories from today's edition of Amar Ujala.