India's recent T20 World Cup win has influenced talks in Maharashtra's politics. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that people can't forget the 'wicket' Sena rebels took two years ago just like Suryakumar Yadav's catch. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said that all three stumps of Maha Yuti, Shinde, deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis (BJP) and Ajit Pawar (NCP), would be clean bowled.
Simon Pegg, who joined the series Mission: Impossible 3 (2006), recently shared an exciting update on the progress of Mission: Impossible 8 on Instagram.
NDA's budget tackles import duties, Chinese dependency, and predatory pricing. Custom duties shield industries, but rising imports and dumping risks in electronics, telecom, and automobiles need strategic tweaks. Focusing on import substitution, export competitiveness, diversified value chains, and lower tariffs, the aim is GDP growth and a duty trajectory for solid manufacturing export performance.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge is receiving treatment at Arya Vaidya Sala in Kerala's Kottakkal. Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal and other local leader received him. Kharge has been told to stay in the town for two weeks.
The 87-year-old pope was in the northeastern city of Trieste for a flying visit, his fourth trip within Italy in just over two months as he prepares for a 12-day journey across Asia in September, the longest of his papacy. Speaking at an annual Roman Catholic convention on social affairs, Francis said many people felt excluded from democracy, with the poor and the weak left to fend for themselves.
Multiple bridge collapses in Bihar due to poor construction and maintenance practices. Government officials suspended as investigations continue. Impact on local communities and development highlighted.
Presidential candidate Joe Biden made a controversial statement about staying in the race even if God told him to drop out. This has sparked discussions about the role of religion in politics and decision-making. It remains to be seen how this will impact voter perceptions.
BL Santosh visited Lucknow on July 6 to review BJP's Lok Sabha election performance. The party lost 33 seats from 2019. Issues included anti-incumbency, poor coordination, infighting. Non-Yadav OBC, non-Jatav Dalit votes shifted to the Opposition INDIA bloc. Santosh met Dalit MLAs; discussed bureaucratic negligence, outsiders joining the party, and feedback from district-level leaders.
An indigenously developed air-independent propulsion (AIP) system, set to be fitted on the first submarine next year, will significantly increase underwater endurance. It will add stealth to conventional submarines and enhancing operational effectiveness by allowing them to stay submerged for almost two weeks. Developed by DRDO in partnership with private sector players like L&T, the fuel cell-based AIP underwent extensive trials and will be integrated onto INS Kalvari submarine during its first major refit in September next year.
Leaders demand accountability for the Hathras stampede killing 121. Mayawati and Left leaders blame Bhole Baba, condemning superstition. Yogi Adityanath's regime faces criticism; Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav blame administration. Samajwadi Party seeks better compensation. CPI demands punishment for organisers and baba. Mayawati discusses Dalit suffering. CPI-M's Sitaram Yechury demands godmen norms.
The domination of regional films at India's box office has become significant, as their share in total box office collections rose from 40.3% in the June 2023 quarter to 56.8% in the June 2024 quarter. Despite a steady overall box office collection of ₹1,798 crore in the June 2024 quarter compared to ₹1,796 crore in the same period of the previous year, the share of Hindi films in the total collections has declined from 41.3% to 35.1%.
Mongolian metal band The HU mesmerises with their fusion of folk and modern metal in the epic track "Wolf Totem" from their debut album "The Gereg." The song, featuring traditional Mongolian throat singing and electrified instruments, evokes a primal and powerful atmosphere reminiscent of Mongol warriors and vast steppes. With lyrics celebrating courage and pride, "Wolf Totem" stands as a magnificent and life-affirming anthem.
The Indian government is preparing to extend the ban on 'Sikhs For Justice' for another five years under UAPA due to new evidence of promoting terrorism. The NIA investigation implicates the organization's patron in radicalizing youth for the Khalistan movement and a murder plot in the US extradition case.
Budget 2024: No matter how justified, giveaways like farm loan waivers create a moral hazard. While these promises don't affect banks that loaned the money - as GoI picks up the tab - it incentivises non-payment of dues. Those who repaid feel cheated. Together, these factors undermine credit culture. The exchequer adds to its debt burden or is forced to cut back on other spending priorities.
Jean Jacques Rousseau's autobiography Confessions delves into his journey towards self-discovery, emphasising the importance of confronting uncomfortable truths rather than presenting a facade to please others. By exploring both positive and negative emotions, one can peel back layers of falsehood to reveal their true self. This process, akin to the Upanishads concept of Neti Neti, involves rejecting false identities to uncover authentic essence.
A Shiv Sena leader, Rajesh Shah, and a family friend were arrested after a luxury car owned by Shah hit a two-wheeler, killing a woman and injuring her husband in Mumbai. The incident, involving Shah's son Mihir, occurred early Sunday morning. Maharashtra's chief minister emphasised that the law applies to all equally, and police are investigating the case, including the possibility of drunk driving.
Union Budget: Outlining the sector's wish list for the upcoming Union Budget, Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI) Director General Anil Matai urged the government to explore methods to incentivise R&D investments, such as deductions on R&D expenses, research-linked incentives for MNCs, and corporate tax concessions.
The political crisis in Kyrgyzstan, stemming from a student crisis in May, was reportedly linked to extremist groups and opposition forces. A coup plot planned for Independence Day was thwarted by security forces, who recovered a large cache of arms from the arrested plotters.
The world's largest affordable housing platform that counts Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) as its key investor is in the process of achieving its medium-term goal of financing 1 million affordable homes in India through existing platforms set up with leading developers.
Prince William is set to star in a powerful new documentary series on ITV1 and ITVX, aimed at changing public perceptions of homelessness. Titled "Prince William: We Can End Homelessness," the two-part program offers an in-depth look at The Royal Foundation’s Homewards initiative.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s cabinet expansion is scheduled for Monday at 9 AM at Raj Bhavan. Ramniwas Rawat, a six-time MLA from Sheopur, is likely to join after joining BJP on April 30 but remains a Congress MLA. In December, Yadav inducted 28 legislators: 18 as cabinet ministers, 10 as ministers of state including six with independent charge.
Ghosh, who will retire from the bank on July 9 as managing director, will oversee Bandhan's insurance and mutual fund ventures, besides the bank's activity, two people familiar with the matter said.
