The Olympic Games in Paris begin on July 26 with an opening ceremony on the Seine. Key venues include the Eiffel Tower, Grand Palais, Invalides, Pont Alexandre III, Concorde, and Roland Garros. Events featured are beach volleyball, fencing, taekwondo, archery, cycling, swimming, triathlon, 3X3 basketball, breakdancing, BMX, skateboarding, boxing, and tennis.
Lenders are putting final touches to a voting proposal seeking liquidation of the airline after both the bids - from a consortium of EaseMyTrip CEO Nishant Pitti and SpiceJet chairman Ajay Singh, and from Sharjah-based Sky One Aviation - were below their expectations. The voting proposal may be put up before the committee of creditors this week, the people said.
Releasing the technical protocol for the Checking & Verification (C&V) for EVM-VVPATs, as directed by the SC in its April 26 order, the ECI said that aggrieved candidates will be allowed to choose from a vast number of random tests/combination of machines and sequences for a thorough analysis to dispel all doubts about the machine and its software.
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced plans to address telecom sector challenges after meetings with industry leaders. Discussions included requests like customs duty waivers on network equipment and reducing license fees. The government will formulate action plans with clear timelines based on committee inputs. Telecom giants like Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio seek tax sops and suspension of AGR contributions. Scindia aims to propel India towards becoming a telecom superpower through collaborative efforts with stakeholders.
Eight applications have been received from aggrieved candidates of the Lok Sabha 2024 seeking EVM-VVPAT memory verification from their constituencies spread across six states. The LS verification process will involve 92 polling stations. In the assembly polls, three applications have been moved in two states in all, across 26 polling stations.
ICICI Bank had petitioned the court in November 2020 to pursue the recovery of its $1.35 billion lent through its Dubai, Bahrain and Singapore branches along with 3 other lenders. Court documents show GPIL owes more than $2.6 billion in loans and corporate guarantees issued by lenders, mainly from foreign branches.
Tata Power plans a robust ₹20,000 crore investment in FY25, aiming to boost renewable energy and expand transmission and distribution. Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran highlighted the company's goal of achieving a 15 GW clean energy portfolio within five years, up from 9 GW. They also look to venture into small modular nuclear reactors pending regulatory approval and aim to serve 50 million consumers in the distribution sector, compared to the current 12.5 million, reinforcing their commitment to India's green energy transition.
During his two-day visit, S Jaishankar assured Mauritius of India's support on the Chagos Archipelago dispute, emphasizing decolonization. He met the prime minister, discussing UN resolutions, bilateral ties, defense, maritime cooperation, and trade ties. Jaishankar handed OCI cards to seventh-generation Mauritians and inaugurated 12 community projects, underscoring historical bonds and India's broader regional and global commitment.
J&K High Court Chief Justice N Kotiswar Singh and Madras HC Acting Chief Justice R Mahadevan appointed as Supreme Court Judges. Justice Singh is the first SC judge from Manipur, bringing full strength to 34 judges.
Chuck Lorre confirmed during an interview at the Television Critics Association summer press tour that filming for Bookie Season 2 has concluded,
Jitendra Singh Gangwar, Bihar Police ADG, Headquarters, told media persons that the body had deep wounds caused by a sharp object on the chest and abdomen. An SIT has been formed to probe the murder. Bihar CM Nitish Kumar spoke to Mukesh Sahani, who was in Mumbai, over phone and assured him of a speedy probe and nabbing the culprits.
Seeking response from probe agencies on Sisodia's bail plea, a bench headed by Justice BR Gavai posted the case for resumed hearing on July 29. The counsel for Sisodia told the bench that the trial in the case is moving at snail's pace.
Three tourists, including two women, died in a road accident on the Zojila axis of the Srinagar-Kargil Highway in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, according to police.
Nishad said bulldozers should be used against criminals and not against the poor living in their houses with proper registration and papers. He also said if the government bulldozes the poor, they will bulldoze the government.
Ex-Patna Chief Justice L Narasimha Reddy resigned from the Telangana-set Commission of Inquiry on KCR’s alleged power sector irregularities. He informed the Supreme Court after CJI Chandrachud's bench said his June 15 remarks seemed biased. KCR accused Reddy of bias. After lunch recess, Reddy's counsel confirmed his resignation. Telangana will appoint a new judge.
Johnny Depp is dating Russian model Yulia Vlasova. They met in 2021 and have been seen together. Vlasova values her privacy. Depp's career is recovering well after his legal battle.
Bharti Airtel Foundation, celebrating its 25th anniversary, has introduced the Bharti Airtel Scholarship program aimed at supporting deserving students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. The initiative targets girl students pursuing undergraduate and integrated programs in technology-based engineering at India's top 50 NIRF-ranked engineering colleges, including prestigious institutions like IIT Bombay, Institute of Chemical Technology, and Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur. Читать дальше...
The Supreme Court has requested responses from the Centre regarding Nagaland's plea challenging the denial of sanction to prosecute 30 Army personnel accused of killing 13 civilians. The case is scheduled for hearing on September 3.
The Fidelity Investments-backed global data centre solutions firm will set up the new 100 MW data centre adjacent to its existing operational data centre that has nearly 25 MW capacity in Airoli, making it a hyperscale and enterprise solution data centre campus.
Indus Towers anticipates significant growth in fiscal year 2025, driven by expansions from its major telecom customers, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea. Bharti Airtel plans to enhance its rural broadband coverage with 25,000 new sites, while Vodafone Idea aims to deploy over 60,000 new tenancies. Despite competitive pressures, Indus Towers is poised to benefit from its nationwide tower portfolio and strong execution capabilities, leveraging past collaborations in network planning with Vodafone Idea. Читать дальше...
Amber Rose surprised many by endorsing Donald Trump at the RNC in 2024, with her "Bash Slash" face tattoo. She emphasized self-expression amid mixed reactions and plans for the future.
In Doda district, J&K, four soldiers were killed in a terrorist encounter. Protests erupted in Jammu by Shiv Sena Dogra Front in Rani Park, Mission Statehood in New Plot, and civil society groups in Muthi. Protesters criticized Pakistan, sleeper cells, and the BJP government's failure to prevent attacks, demanding stronger anti-terror measures.
Rajnath Singh also spoke to Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi about the ground situation and the ongoing counter terrorist operation in Doda. "Deeply saddened by the loss of our brave and courageous Indian Army soldiers in a counter terrorist operation in Urrar Baggi, Doda. My heart goes out to the bereaved families," Singh posted on X.
The Perseids meteor showers are caused by Earth passing through debris, full of bits of ice and rock, left behind by Comet Swift-Tuttle which last passed close to Earth in 1992. It is at its highest when the Earth passes through the densest and dustiest area on August 11-12.
Nepal experiences its third government change in two years as Nepali Congress and CPN (UML) form a new coalition. Constitutional amendments and economic development are key priorities. India monitors relations with PM Oli and infrastructure projects like Pancheshwar. Youth migration remains a challenge for Nepal's economy.
