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Four officials removed from Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav's office

Four officials attached to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav's office were removed from their positions on July 3. Private secretary Amar Singh was relieved on administrative grounds, while political appointees Siddharth Yadav and Ayush Saran had their appointments terminated. A fourth official, Shailesh Kumar Singh, was prematurely sent back to his parent cadre. The removals span both administrative and political appointee categories, indicating a broader reshuffle. The Ministry of Environment has not publicly disclosed the specific reasons behind these sudden changes.

US Cancels Iran Oil Waiver Following Strait of Hormuz Tanker Attacks

The United States Treasury Department has revoked a sanctions waiver previously granted to Iran for oil trade. The license, which had been announced in June, had permitted Iran to produce, sell, and deliver crude oil and related petroleum products. The waiver had been set to remain in effect until August 21. The cancellation comes in response to tanker attacks that occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route.

Meta outlines child safety steps after Indian govt notice on Instagram ads

Meta has disclosed a series of child safety measures following a notice from the Indian government over concerning advertisements on Instagram. The company used advanced AI tools to disable a large number of offending accounts and ads. Meta's systems are designed to detect suspicious off-platform links and other signals of potential exploitation. Globally, the platform removed over four million accounts last year for suspicious activity related to children. Meta says it continues to invest in protective technology and cooperates with law enforcement agencies worldwide.

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