YouTube is experimenting with a new feature for videos, and software giant, Adobe, is facing accusations of customer entrapment. The past week was full of interesting tech developments, and we have highlighted the most important ones in our Tech Wrap.

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Headlines of the hour: - Argentines cut Beef consumption - Chinese planes, ships detected around Taiwan - NEET Paper leak: 2 teachers arrested in Latur - AI to power Alexa soon? - Houthis claim attack on 4 ships in Haifa port - IDF ties wounded Palestinian to truck during arrest raid - New IDF Video: Strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon

WION Headlines | Moscow gives nod to India-Russia logistics pact | Chinese planes detected around Taiwa

Ukrainian President Zelensky has called for bold decisions from partners after the aerial assault on Kharkiv. This development comes after at least three people were killed and 29 injured in fresh Russian strikes on Kharkiv on Saturday. Watch in for more details!

Ukraine war: Russian President Putin says 'open for discussion on security issues with NATO'

Headlines of the hour: - Chinese planes, ships detected around Taiwan - Thousands rally against Netanyahu Govt - NEET Paper leak: 2 teachers arrested in Latur - AI to power Alexa soon? - Houthis claim attack on 4 ships in Haifa port - IDF ties wounded Palestinian to truck during arrest raid - New IDF Video: Strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon

WION Headlines | New IDF Video: Strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon | Hezbollah threatens massive devastation

Israel Hezbollah tensions have peaked like never before. Missiles fired by both the sides over the last few days and statements from Iran and Israel ratcheting up the tensions between the two warring sides. This has now led the UN Secretary General warning of Lebanon heading the Gaza way.

Israel-Hezbollah conflict | Lebanon must not degenerate into another Gaza, says UN

Did you know Celine Dion initially refused to record the iconic Titanic song 'My Heart Will Go On'? Know how she got convinced and more such unusual facts about 'I'm Alive' singer.

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Numerous individuals have received calls from scammers posing as bank officials or police officers. The frequency of these deceptive calls is increasing. As a result, the Indian government has introduced a new method to address this problem. Find out more in this story.

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Watch top headlines of the hour: - Israel pounds tent camps around Rafah - Russia pounds energy infra in Ukraine - Convicted, Hindujas appeal to higher court - Israel-Hezbollah: UN Chief sounds alarm - Arkansas, US: 3 killed in market shooting - Bangladesh PM Hasina in New Delhi - India paper leak row: Now CSIR-NET postponed

WION Headlines | Russia pounds energy infra in Ukraine | Israel pounds tent camps around Rafah

Four members of the Hinduja family were sentenced to up to four and a half years in prison after a Swiss court found that they had exploited domestic workers at their Geneva villa. The criminal court, however, acquitted the billionaire's family members charged of illegal human trafficking of their servants, primarily illiterate Indians. In other news, Delhi High Court on Friday (Jun 21) directed an interim stay on Rouse Avenue Court's order of granting bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the money laundering case connected to the liquor policy case. The Delhi HC is likely to pronounce its order on June 25. Kejriwal will stay in prison for now.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/swiss-court-clears-billionaire-hinduja-family-of-human-trafficking-charges-in-domestic-worker-scandal-733946">Swiss&nbsp;Court sentences UK's Hinduja family for exploiting domestic&nbsp;workers</a>

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Four members of the Hinduja family were sentenced to up to four and a half years in prison after a Swiss court found that they had exploited domestic workers at their Geneva villa. The criminal court, however, acquitted the billionaire's family&nbsp;members charged of illegal human trafficking of their servants, primarily illiterate Indians.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/excise-policy-case-delhi-high-court-reserves-order-arvind-kejriwal-to-stay-in-jail-733878">Excise Policy Case: Delhi HC reserves bail order, Kejriwal to stay in jail</a>

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Delhi High Court on Friday (Jun 21) directed an interim stay on Rouse Avenue Court's order of granting bail to Delhi Chief Minister&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-excise-policy-case-high-court-puts-cm-arvind-kejriwals-bail-on-hold-733791">Arvind Kejriwal</a>&nbsp;in the money laundering case connected to the liquor policy case. The Delhi HC is likely to pronounce its order on June 25. Kejriwal will stay in prison for now.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hajj-pilgrims-death-98-indians-die-amid-day-temperature-soaring-above-50-degrees-733871">Hajj pilgrims death: 98 Indians die amid extreme heat</a>

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As many as 98 Indians&nbsp;died due to extreme heat during the annual Muslim pilgrimage of Hajj in Mecca, confirmed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday (June 21).&nbsp;MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal during a press briefing said that last year 187 people had died during the annual pilgrimage.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-mob-lynches-man-hangs-his-body-over-blasphemy-allegations-733913">Pakistan: Mob lynches man, hangs his body over blasphemy allegations</a>

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An angry mob lynched a man over alleged discretion of the Holy Quran in the Swat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in northwest Pakistan, said the police.&nbsp;The man, who was a tourist hailing from Sialkot district of Punjab, allegedly burnt some pages of Islam's holy book in Madyan tehsil of Swat on Thursday (June 20), said District Police Officer (DPO), Swat, Zahidullah.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-could-supply-weapons-to-north-korea-us-calls-it-incredibly-concerning-733908">'Incredibly concerning', says US on Russia signing defence deal with N Korea</a>

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The United States said on Thursday (Jun 20) that Russian President Vladimir Putin's comments that Moscow may supply weapons to North Korea after signing a defence pact with Pyongyang are "incredibly concerning".&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-england-fielders-left-furious-after-controversial-third-umpire-call-reprieves-quinton-de-kock-733950">T20 World Cup: De Kock given reprieve after controversial third umpire call</a>

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South Africa’s Quinton de Kock had an eventful day in the T20 World Cup on Friday (June 21) after he was given a batting reprieve against England. Playing in the T20 World Cup Super 8 contest against England at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia, De Kock was caught out before a third umpire decision saw him stay in the middle.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/oppose-moves-giving-political-space-to-extremism-indias-foreign-ministry-on-canada-honouring-nijjar-733876">'Oppose move giving political space to extremism': India's foreign ministry on Canada honouring Nijjar</a>

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India on Friday (June 21) denounced the Canadian parliament's act of observing "one minute silence" in the memory of pro-Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar who was shot dead in Surrey, British Columbia on June 18, 2023.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-supreme-court-upholds-law-that-bans-domestic-abusers-from-owning-guns-733964">US Supreme Court upholds law that bans domestic abusers from owning guns</a>

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In a significant development, the US Supreme Court on Friday (June 21) maintained a federal law that bars domestic abusers from owning a firearm.&nbsp;This was the first gun case to be heard by the court where conservatives hold a majority of 6-3 since a significant ruling was issued in 2022 loosening gun restrictions.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/nta-postpones-csir-ugc-net-exam-slated-to-be-held-between-25-27-june-733954">NTA postpones CSIR-UGC-NET exam slated to be held between 25 - 27 June</a>

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NTA postponed the Joint CSIR-UGC-NET Examination June 2024 which was scheduled to be held between June 25 to 27. It is being postponed due to unavoidable circumstances as well as logistic issues. The revised schedule for the conduct of this examination will be announced later through the official website.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/greeces-summer-tragedy-record-heat-wave-ignites-wildfires-closes-acropolis-and-claims-tourists-lives-733883">Greece's summer tragedy: Record heat wave ignites wildfires, closes Acropolis, and claims tourists' lives</a>

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Even though summer is only getting started in the Northern Hemisphere, Greece is already experiencing an unheard-of heat wave that is causing wildfires to rage across the nation, visitors to pass out and die, and midday closures of the main tourist attractions.

Four members of the Hinduja family were sentenced to up to four and a half years in prison after a Swiss court found that they had exploited domestic workers at their Geneva villa.

Four members of the Hinduja family were sentenced to up to four and a half years in prison after a Swiss court found that they had exploited domestic workers at their Geneva villa. The criminal court, however, acquitted the billionaire's family members charged of illegal human trafficking of their servants, primarily illiterate Indians. In other news, Delhi High Court on Friday (Jun 21) directed an interim stay on Rouse Avenue Court's order of granting bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the money laundering case connected to the liquor policy case. The Delhi HC is likely to pronounce its order on June 25. Kejriwal will stay in prison for now. Click on the headlines to read more. Swiss Court sentences UK's Hinduja family for exploiting domestic workers Four members of the Hinduja family were sentenced to up to four and a half years in prison after a Swiss court found that they had exploited domestic workers at their Geneva villa. The criminal court, however, acquitted the billionaire's family members charged of illegal human trafficking of their servants, primarily illiterate Indians. Excise Policy Case: Delhi HC reserves bail order, Kejriwal to stay in jail Delhi High Court on Friday (Jun 21) directed an interim stay on Rouse Avenue Court's order of granting bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the money laundering case connected to the liquor policy case. The Delhi HC is likely to pronounce its order on June 25. Kejriwal will stay in prison for now. Hajj pilgrims death: 98 Indians die amid extreme heat As many as 98 Indians died due to extreme heat during the annual Muslim pilgrimage of Hajj in Mecca, confirmed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday (June 21). MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal during a press briefing said that last year 187 people had died during the annual pilgrimage. Pakistan: Mob lynches man, hangs his body over blasphemy allegations An angry mob lynched a man over alleged discretion of the Holy Quran in the Swat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in northwest Pakistan, said the police. The man, who was a tourist hailing from Sialkot district of Punjab, allegedly burnt some pages of Islam's holy book in Madyan tehsil of Swat on Thursday (June 20), said District Police Officer (DPO), Swat, Zahidullah. 'Incredibly concerning', says US on Russia signing defence deal with N Korea The United States said on Thursday (Jun 20) that Russian President Vladimir Putin's comments that Moscow may supply weapons to North Korea after signing a defence pact with Pyongyang are "incredibly concerning". T20 World Cup: De Kock given reprieve after controversial third umpire call South Africa’s Quinton de Kock had an eventful day in the T20 World Cup on Friday (June 21) after he was given a batting reprieve against England. Playing in the T20 World Cup Super 8 contest against England at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia, De Kock was caught out before a third umpire decision saw him stay in the middle. 'Oppose move giving political space to extremism': India's foreign ministry on Canada honouring Nijjar India on Friday (June 21) denounced the Canadian parliament's act of observing "one minute silence" in the memory of pro-Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar who was shot dead in Surrey, British Columbia on June 18, 2023. US Supreme Court upholds law that bans domestic abusers from owning guns In a significant development, the US Supreme Court on Friday (June 21) maintained a federal law that bars domestic abusers from owning a firearm. This was the first gun case to be heard by the court where conservatives hold a majority of 6-3 since a significant ruling was issued in 2022 loosening gun restrictions. NTA postpones CSIR-UGC-NET exam slated to be held between 25 - 27 June NTA postponed the Joint CSIR-UGC-NET Examination June 2024 which was scheduled to be held between June 25 to 27. It is being postponed due to unavoidable circumstances as well as logistic issues. The revised schedule for the conduct of this examination will be announced later through the official website. Greece's summer tragedy: Record heat wave ignites wildfires, closes Acropolis, and claims tourists' lives Even though summer is only getting started in the Northern Hemisphere, Greece is already experiencing an unheard-of heat wave that is causing wildfires to rage across the nation, visitors to pass out and die, and midday closures of the main tourist attractions.

Top 10 world news: Swiss Court sentences UK's Hinduja family; Kejriwal to stay in jail, and more

The global trade landscape is shifting, and electric vehicles are becoming a major battleground. Canada is considering imposing tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, following similar moves by the united states and the European Union.

Canada considers tariffs on Chinese EVs

We turn our attention to the rising bets in favour of spot-crypto funds globally. An exchange-traded fund investing in bitcoin made its debut on Australia's primary stock market this week, joining a slew of comparable launches in the US and Hong Kong this year.

Bitcoin funds making waves globally

We turn our focus to the deepening crisis in china's real estate market. Next week, four Chinese developers who have defaulted will face liquidation requests in a Hong Kong court. This will be one of the busiest such weeks for this sector ever.

China: Worsening property sales outlook for China

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday (Jun 21) arrived in New Delhi on a state visit to India. She was received by Minister of State External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh. Sheikh Hasina is the first foreign leader to make a bilateral state visit to India since the new Modi government took office after the Lok Sabha elections.

Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina in India, visit to boost bilateral partnership

For centuries, gold has been the source of much intrigue. The yellow metal has been a symbol of wealth, power, and beauty, The precious metal has fueled empires and ignited exploration.

China leads global gold production

The National Testing Agency has now postponed the joint CSIR-UGC-NET Examination for science graduates citing unavoidable circumstances and logistical issues. The agency has been embroil on multiple controversies including a massive leak of the UGC NET examination paper. Watch in for more details!

India's National Testing Agency postpones CSIR-UGC-NET Examination

Israel: Divisions between Israel's military & government widens

This report shows the puzzle called euro zone economic growth. The lower P-M-I data in June suggests that growth in the current quarter may be slower than initially expected. The business survey shows price pressures are easing.

Europe recovery gets reality check in June

Israel has intensified its onslaught on the Gaza over the last 24 hours at least 45 Palestinians have been killed as Israeli forces continue to pound Rafah in southern Gaza. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Gaza war: 24 killed in northern Gaza as second deadly strike in Gaza in two days

President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia would keep developing its arsenal of nuclear weapons, the world's largest, as a deterrent and would supply the army fighting in Ukraine with the latest weaponry and drones. Watch in for more details!

Ukraine: 3 killed, 29 injured in Kharkiv attack, Putin calls for dialogue with NATO members

Now we look at India's economic report card for June 2024, as released by the reserve bank of India. We'll explore the global economic landscape and its impact on India.

India's 2024 GDP growth stable: RBI

Watch top headlines of the hour: - Israel pounds tent camps around Rafah - Convicted, Hindujas appeal to higher court - Israel-Hezbollah: UN Chief sounds alarm - Arkansas, US: 3 killed in market shooting - Bangladesh PM Hasina in New Delhi - India paper leak row: Now CSIR-NET postponed

Baltimore bridge crash: Ship crew leave for India | Israel-Hezbollah tensions escalate

Sheikh Hasina Visits India: Bangladeshi PM Hasina to meet PM Modi, ink several pacts

The HSBC manufacturing index, a key indicator of business activity, has risen to 60.9 in June, up from 60.5 last month. This indicates a strong expansion in both the manufacturing and services sectors.

India's economy gains momentum

We look at the fall in India's forex reserves from record highs. India's foreign currency reserves fell in the latest week as the reserve bank of India intervened in the currency market to limit the rupee's fall against a strengthening dollar.

India's forex reserves fall from record highs

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