Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm told reporters the awards were a "hallmark of the Biden administration's industrial strategy" and would "modernise historical auto manufacturing facilities." She said it had become clear more than a decade ago that automakers, to embrace the future, "needed a federal partner especially to compete with other countries who were subsidizing their auto industries and that's what this massive investment is all about."
That first round is like walking on marshmallow clouds, except these clouds won't rain on your parade. The initial steps - oh, the drama! You tiptoe like a cat burglar, fearing creases and scuffs. Each stride is a negotiation with destiny: will this pavement scratch my pristine white sole? (Spoiler alert: it will.)
NBA has finally agreed to some new media with an 11-year agreement worth billions of dollars, meaning that basketball players will keep receiving handsome salaries in the coming times. These deals will also change the viewership structure of NBA as well, according to recent reports.
The Supreme Court's recent ruling has brought clarity after decades of uncertainty regarding the rights of illegally divorced Muslim women. The court declared that all Muslim women, including those divorced through triple talaq, have the right to seek maintenance under secular laws, rejecting any discrimination as regressive. This decision aligns with earlier judicial directions emphasizing gender justice and equality. It underscores the supremacy of religion-neutral legal provisions, aiming to prevent... Читать дальше...
Punjab Police disclosed that gangster Gopi Nawanshahria, a key figure in the murder of former militant Rattandeep Singh, evaded authorities by fleeing to the United States using a counterfeit passport. An arrested BKI member, Simranjeet Bablu, was part of a module linked to terrorist activities. Investigations unveil a complex web of criminal conspiracies.
Senior advocate NA Ronga, ad hoc chairman of the J&K High Court Bar Association's Kashmir chapter, was arrested from his home in Srinagar's Nishat area around 1:10 am on Thursday. He has been booked under the Public Safety Act (PSA) and transferred to Kot Bhalwal jail in Jammu, 250 km away.
India is exploring a unique path to vehicle energy transition, focusing on hybrid solutions amidst limited battery-charging infrastructure. Japanese automakers have introduced dual-fuel cars (petrol and CNG), reducing costs and boosting sales, especially in cities mandating dual-fuel taxis. Bajaj extends this concept with the world's first CNG motorcycle, leveraging its expertise from autorickshaws. Challenges include sparse CNG stations, though more available than EV chargers. While these innovations may delay EV adoption... Читать дальше...
The Amravati bench at Mangalagiri of the National Company Law Tribunal approved a ₹171 crore resolution plan against ₹1,361.89 crore admitted claims from creditors, employees, and others. The secured creditors admitted claim was ₹1,273 crore.
The CBI arrested Rakesh Ranjan, suspected to be the mastermind behind the NEET-UG question paper leak, from Patna. Searches were conducted in Patna and Kolkata, resulting in the recovery of incriminating documents. Ranjan, known as Rocky, allegedly leaked the paper to Chintu, who distributed and printed it with answers. He is related to Sanjeev Mukhia, another accused. Ranjan was remanded to CBI custody for 10 days by a special court in Patna.
Senior police and BSF officials convened a high-level security review meeting in Kathua amidst increased militant activities in the Kathua-Udhampur-Doda belt of Jammu division. The meeting addressed fresh infiltration attempts and recent attacks, including the one in Badnota, Kathua, where five army personnel were killed.
Jogidhara landslide closed Badrinath highway for three days, disrupting pilgrimages to Hemkund Sahib and the temple. Police halted vehicles between Chamoli and Karnaprayag, causing jams near Langasu Police Station. Police and SDRF aided pilgrims crossing rubble. Bypoll agents in remote hills on Wednesday returned to Gopeshwar via helicopter on Thursday, per the district election office, PTI reported.
According to sources, the students raised issues like the uncertainty prevailing over the fate of the exam which was conducted in May, the delay in the counselling process and ultimately the academic calendar.
Actor George Clooney had earlier taken to the New York Times and asked President Biden to stand down during the upcoming presidential election. The actor in an op-ed said that the president should make for another individual. Biden’s campaign team has responded and said that there are certain “pre-existing tensions” that may have provoked this editorial piece.
IAS officers of the 2022 batch visited President Draupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan recently. She advised them on leveraging technology for transparency and trust in governance. However, she cautioned against using technology, especially social media, for personal publicity.
Discover how happiness lies within, not in external objects, with insights from the Bhagwad Gita. Learn the formula for true contentment: fulfilled desires divided by harboured desires. Find out why increasing fulfilled desires can shrink happiness and how reducing desires boosts it exponentially. Avoid the trap of enticing worldly objects and understand that true happiness stems from within. Explore the powerful allegory of a wealthy child living as a beggar and realize the significance of innate wealth. Читать дальше...
The CBI has submitted a sealed status report to the Supreme Court regarding its investigation into alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024 exam, including paper leaks in Bihar and irregularities in Gujarat and Rajasthan centers. The agency found instances of cheating and impersonation in Gujarat and Rajasthan but no evidence of mass malpractice in the alleged paper leak. The court deferred the hearing on petitions seeking a retest to July 18.
In a statement, the former J&K governor said the spate of terrorist attacks in the Jammu region are a matter of great concern. "Some years ago, for some obscure reason, the Jammu division was removed from Nagrota and placed under Western Command in Chandigarh, over 200 miles away," he said.
Kids glued to their phones will be the first lot entering the workforce - some already have entered it - with the 'immediacy itch' hardwired in them. This means the constant need to check updates, messages, everything 'right now' will inculcate the virtue of responding Asap to professional queries and attending to follow-ups.
Supreme Court collegium recommends elevating J&K HC CJ N Kotiswar Singh and Madras HC acting CJ R Mahadevan to the SC. If approved, Singh will be the first SC judge from Manipur.
A United Airlines flight from Miami to Newark was diverted to Orlando due to a disruptive passenger incident. The disruption began an hour into the flight when a female passenger, reportedly acting like a character from "Scarface," became physically aggressive, including biting a flight attendant. Cellphone footage captured the chaos as she verbally attacked others. The crew diverted the flight for safety, landing in Orlando where law enforcement escorted the passenger off. United Airlines confirmed the incident... Читать дальше...
The NCLT directed Go First to release four aircraft engines to Engine Lease Finance (ELF) BV, with the resolution professional already initiating the return process for one engine. ELF, based in Shannon, Ireland, is a prominent engine financing and leasing company. The tribunal scheduled further hearings for August 9 to consider objections from other engine lessors.
Men in Black 2 debuted in 2002 to mixed reviews, criticized for rehashing old concepts without innovation. The series remained dormant until the release of Men in Black 3 in 2012.
In February 2023, Vi had allotted OCDs worth Rs 1,600 crore to ATC Telecom Infrastructure Pvt Ltd against its dues. Vi was then estimated to owe ATC around Rs 2,000 crore. Vi shares had earlier closed around 0.5% lower at Rs 16.56 on the BSE on Thursday. According to company insiders, ATC India will likely hold around 0.2% in Vi, post-conversion.
Michael McCaul and John Moolenaar of the House Foreign Affairs and Select Committee on China request a briefing on Microsoft's $1.5 billion investment in G42, citing concerns about export controls, military and espionage, G42's Huawei ties, cyber espionage, intellectual property risks, and UAE-China relations in their July 10 letter to Jake Sullivan.
