Good Morning Folks!!! Stay tuned for today’s edition of your daily news as we revisit a brief yet glorious moment in India’s history where India returned to the Formula 1 before abandoning its only F1 track due to the government’s decision to waive off tax exemption. Despite the abrupt exit, the poised Grand Prix Trophy remained alive and kicking in the hearts of many- the design incorporated the most futuristic 24 metal silvers assembled around an axis and adorned with traditional ornamentation representing the Ashokha Chakra and paying homage to our county’s heritage.

SPORTS
Race Track to Hollywood

One Liner: Formula 1 star Daniel Ricciardo gears up for Hollywood as executive producer of 'Downforce,' a thrilling new show set to rev up the screens with its adrenaline-fueled drama

Inspired by 'Entourage' and 'Ballers,' the show follows an heiress rebuilding her family's F1 team. Backed by 'Silicon Valley' writers Alec Berg and Adam Countee, it promises drama and adrenaline. With Hollywood heavyweight Brad Pitt also involved in an upcoming F1 movie, Ricciardo's leap as producer into entertainment adds star power and marks another milestone in bridging the worlds of motorsport and entertainment.

INFRASTRUCTURE
Pune To Construct 3.34Km Metro Line

One Liner: Pune metro is all set to launch its passenger services from July which will traverse in the underground stretch between the Civil Court and Swargate. This comes against the backdrop of the successful completion of the trial test for the project on February 6 wherein the metro maintained a speed of 7.5 Km per hour.

Pune Metro Line To Complete Phase 1. Pune metro line 2 constructed on March 2 of this year has already crossed the 70,000-passenger mark per day. With the construction of this project, July of this year will see the successful conclusion of the phase 1 of Pune Metro Line.

POLITICS
India’s Firm Stand: Defying US Veto

One Liner: India's steadfast support of Palestine's UN membership bid, despite facing a US veto, reaffirms its stance, advocating for Palestine’s recognition as a sovereign state.

Dating back to 1974, India's endorsement of Palestine's sovereignty aligns with its historic solidarity. The recent UN General Assembly resolution, sponsored by Arab nations and Palestine, received widespread backing. But this April resolution was blocked by the USA veto. Despite being a 'non-member observer state' since 2012, Palestine lacks voting rights. However, if granted full UN membership, Palestine would gain various rights to make statements and participate in UN conferences. India's stance underscores its commitment to elevating Palestine's diplomatic status.

WORLD

An ace PR executive of a Chinese tech firm, Baidu, drew flak on the digital web after her comments exalting the overwork culture went viral. In the video, Qu Jing was spotted saying, ‘Not their mom’ and ‘only care about results’. This rekindled the debate surrounding China's double-edged “996” work culture, spanning from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week.

Au revoir PSG: After a buoyant rollercoaster ride of 7 years in PSG (Paris Saint-Germain), the 25-year-old legendary French footballer Kylian Mbappé is finally bidding adieu to the club. His final match is scheduled to take place at the Parc des Princes on Sunday. “I have always known, but I think I needed this—a new challenge after seven years,” Mbappé said, confirming his departure. He joined the team in 2017.

UN Beckoning: In what is deemed a momentous decision, the UN gave a legit green signal to Palestine’s bid for membership at the UN. This move underscores the spurring isolation that Israel faces on the global stage. The assembly passed the hallmark resolution coaxing the UN security council to grant full membership to Palestine, backed by a vote of 143 to 9 (25 abstentions). This grant translates to more prerogatives and privileges for Palestine, surpassing mere observer status.

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