On July 2, a gathering led by Surajpal Singh, known as 'Bhole Baba', ended tragically with a stampede claiming 121 lives. Despite this, his followers remain steadfast in their faith. Attendees had traveled from far distances to participate in the event, highlighting the deep devotion to 'Bhole Baba'.
Copa America 2024's biggest quarterfinals clash is on the cards as Brazil plays Uruguay at the Allegiant Stadium, on a bright Saturday morning. Some impact players from Brazil like Vinicius Junior and Raphinha can make a huge difference in the score line if they find their superior form during the Brazil versus Uruguay quarterfinal match. Also, get to know how to watch Copa America live in US.
Bengaluru authorities seized unauthorized, app-based bike taxis after auto drivers' protests, leading to tension. The Bike Taxi Welfare Association, citing High Court orders, opposed and sought police protection against harassment.
With the underlying trend of Nifty being positive, possibility of an upside breakout around 24,400-24,500 levels in next few sessions looks plausible. Analysts see immediate support at the 24,170 level.
The board of Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) approved the reappointment of Satyanarayan Goel as Chairman and Managing Director, and the appointment of Rohit Bajaj as Joint Managing Director. This decision was made during a meeting on Friday. Goel’s term as Managing Director will end on August 9, 2024, as he will reach the age of 70 on August 10, 2024, in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013, according to a BSE filing.
Visa and Mastercard will extend tourist card fee caps with EU antitrust regulators until 2029, announced by the European Commission. Set in 2019 to avoid fines, the caps include 0.2% for non-EU debit cards, 0.3% for credit, and 1.15% and 1.5% for card not present transactions. Interchange fees continue generating bank profits.
Union Minister Kumaraswamy calls for fair compensation for farmers, echoing CM Siddaramaiah's demand for his wife's land. Allegations of illegal plot allotments and political motives arise, with hints at Deputy CM's involvement. BJP accuses CM of favoritism in land deals.
The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with MakeMyTrip to boost tourism in the state. Under the agreement, MakeMyTrip will serve as a strategic partner, providing insights into consumer trends, tourist preferences, and supply-side information to aid in policy-making. The initiative aims to enhance tourist experiences by leveraging digital platforms to promote various forms of tourism such as eco-tourism, adventure tourism, and spiritual tourism.
Indian Prime Minister Modi will visit Moscow for the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit, meeting with Russian President Putin. The visit will include engagements with the Indian community and discussions on the multifaceted ties between the two countries.
Domestic jewellery sales grew 8% year-on-year, boosted by double-digit growth during Akshaya Tritiya. However, high gold prices and fewer wedding days dampened consumer demand compared to the previous quarter. Growth was primarily driven by increased average selling prices, while buyer growth remained in low single-digits. Tanishq expanded internationally with a new store in Muscat.
The BJP on Friday appointed its in-charges and co-incharges for states, retaining the incumbent office-bearers in most places. Its national general secretaries Vinod Tawde, Tarun Chugh and Radha Mohan Das Agarwal will continue to steer the party's organisational affairs in Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir and Karnataka respectively, while Prakash Javadekar and Satish Poonia will be the respective in-charges of Kerala and Haryana.
This shift indicates that YouTube now considers deepfakes primarily a privacy issue rather than just a content moderation challenge. One can now submit a request to YouTube to take down deepfakes through the privacy request process. In India, discussion on deepfakes gained momentum after a short clip of actor Rashmika Mandanna went viral last year.
The State Government transferred Mysuru Deputy Commissioner following his investigation into illegal plot allotments by MUDA. BJP and Opposition leaders criticize the move, citing concerns of retaliation and interference with ongoing investigations.
Bhole Baba spent over 18 years to serving as a constable in the UP Police, working across various districts and spending time in the intelligence unit. This experience gave him a deep understanding of societal dynamics and human psychology, which later became essential in his role as a spiritual leader.
Rahul Gandhi visited Hathras to meet families of over 100 stampede victims, offering condolences and support. He emphasized Congress's commitment to aid and called for a thorough investigation into the tragedy.
FD interest rates in July 2024: Here is a comparison of SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Canara Bank, PNB, and Yes Bank FD interest rates in July 2024.
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, hosted in the Caribbean after 14 years, was a significant success for Cricket West Indies, providing financial security and fulfilling the ICC's goal of spreading major events beyond traditional venues. However, logistical challenges marred the experience for many, including players and overseas fans. Issues ranged from undercooked pitches in the USA to hectic scheduling in the Caribbean, where teams faced multiple venue changes within short spans.
NITI Aayog's Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) and TransUnion CIBIL have launched SEHER, a comprehensive credit education program for women entrepreneurs. SEHER aims to enhance financial literacy and business skills, enabling women to access crucial financial tools for business growth. This initiative supports WEP’s goal of improving financing access for women in India’s 63 million MSMEs.
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to protect doctors from criminal prosecution in cases of alleged medical negligence, emphasizing that medical treatment lacks criminal intent and should be governed by civil law rather than criminal statutes. The IMA referenced Section 26 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), highlighting its provision that doctors should not be subject to criminal charges unless proven reckless.
Landmark Prop, Rail Vikas Nigam, Shilpa Medicare, Marksans Pharma and Ahluwalia Contracts, hit their fresh 52-week highs during the day.
RJD president Lalu Prasad claimed on Friday that the Narendra Modi government at the Centre is "weak" and could "fall" as early as next month. He made this statement at a function in Patna to mark the 28th anniversary of the party he had founded by splitting the Janata Dal.
