If our thoughts are pure and noble, our actions will follow. If our thoughts are filled with hatred and greed, our actions will be the same.
Britain introduced a bill allowing terminally ill adults with six months or less to live to seek medical assistance to end their lives. This will require approval from two doctors and a high court and is limited to mentally capable individuals. Assisted dying is legal in various countries like Canada, Spain, and the Netherlands. In India, legal stances evolved through key cases, including guidelines for advance directives, though current frameworks burden families and require improvements to address awareness and access issues.
At the 9th governing council meeting of NITI Aayog, Prime Minister emphasised states' need to match New Delhi's commitment to significant spending on physical infrastructure, despite potential differences in development approaches. While the Centre prioritises infrastructure to drive economic activity, states are urged to align with national development goals to access resources for both infrastructure and welfare, shaping the future of India's development agenda.
Paris 2024 organisers issued an apology to upset Catholics and Christian groups over a controversial Olympic Games opening ceremony segment resembling "The Last Supper." Featuring drag queens and a naked singer as Dionysus, the portrayal sparked criticism from religious communities. The artistic director clarified the scene was not inspired by the biblical painting and aimed to promote tolerance. The incident highlighted France's blend of secularism, anti-clericalism, and freedom of speech.
Donald Trump's viral post-failed assassination attempt image is now being featured on beer can.
"Futurama" Season 12 brings back Fry, Leela, Bender, and the rest of the crew with new adventures. Guest stars include Danny Trejo, Cara Delevingne, and LeVar Burton. The season premieres Monday on Hulu.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final showcased the diverse reactions of Indian cricket fans, highlighting the varied preferences shaping content consumption. Disney+ Hotstar's strategy to stream free content on mobile devices extended its reach beyond urban centers, especially in smaller cities. The platform's freemium model balanced ad revenue with subscription offerings. Disney+ Hotstar has invested in diverse and regional content, enhancing user experience through innovative formats. Nearly half of the viewership came from non-metro areas... Читать дальше...
Yemenia Airways will resume commercial flights from Sanaa to Egypt and India as part of a deal between warring sides in Yemen's civil war. Services to Egypt will start on Tuesday and to India on Sunday. The airline has scheduled return flights to Cairo daily and to India twice weekly. This comes after an an agreement announced by the U.S. envoy for Yemen to end the flight suspension since late 2016 due to the conflict.
Jaspal Rana, the former pistol great, saw his Olympic dream realized when his protégé Manu Bhaker won a bronze medal. Despite a previous fallout, their reunion has been productive, with Rana meticulously preparing Bhaker for more upcoming events. Rana’s dedication to the sport is evident in his coaching, fine-tuning every detail of Bhaker’s performance.
Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, urged the people of Haryana to avenge her husband's arrest in a "false" case by ensuring AAP's win in the upcoming Assembly election. She claimed PM Modi is "jealous" of Kejriwal's work in Delhi and Punjab. She highlighted initiatives like improved schools, hospitals, and free electricity. She called on Haryana to support Kejriwal in the polls, emphasising it's about the state's honor.
Tawny Newsome and Justin Simien are developing a new "Star Trek" live-action comedy series set in the 25th century. The show will follow Federation outsiders on a resort planet whose daily lives are broadcast across the quadrant. The announcement was made at San Diego Comic-Con.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Manu Bhaker on winning a historic bronze medal in the 10m air pistol event at the Paris Olympics, ending a 12-year drought for India's shooters. Bhaker became the first Indian woman shooter to win an Olympic medal. In a phone call, Modi praised her resilience after a setback at the Tokyo Olympics and expressed confidence in her upcoming events. Bhaker thanked the PM for his support and mentioned her teammates. Modi assured that all arrangements for Indian... Читать дальше...
Weekly horoscope prediction for all zodiac signs are out. It's time to know what are in store for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.
Lebanon requested an international probe into a deadly strike on the Golan Heights that killed 12, including children. Hezbollah denied involvement. Lebanon's foreign minister hinted it might be an accident and warned of escalating regional tensions. Israel vowed retaliation, while Iran cautioned against new attacks.
Government-owned Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd (RINL) missed a payment to lenders due to financial stress, raising alarms among stakeholders. With Rs 14,000 crore in term loans and Rs 15,000 crore in fund-based limits, the company defaulted on a Rs 410 crore payment on June 30. The State Bank of India is the major lender, followed by Canara Bank and Indian Bank. Some banks have made precautionary provisions of 15% of their exposure. The Reserve Bank of India mandated that banks sign an inter creditor agreement to take immediate action. Читать дальше...
Colgate-Palmolive India Ltd has received a tax demand notice of Rs 248.74 crore from the Income Tax Authority for the financial year 2020-21 due to transfer pricing issues. The company will appeal the order, which includes Rs 79.63 crore in interest, before the appellate tribunal. Financial operations remain unaffected.
Minnie Driver will voice Oswalda Cobblepot, a female version of The Penguin, in "Batman: Caped Crusader" on Prime Video. The series, reimagining Batman mythology, premieres on August 1.
Three UPSC aspirants died after getting trapped in a flooded basement library of Rau's IAS Study Circle in Delhi. The institution expressed condolences and pledged full cooperation with the ongoing investigation. The Delhi government has initiated a magisterial probe, pointing to the absence of adequate drainage and safety measures as the cause of the tragedy.
Vice President Kamala Harris's election campaign has raised $200 million and gained 170,000 new volunteers since she became the Democratic Party's presidential candidate. Polls showed her in a close race against Republican former President Donald Trump for the November 5 vote. Harris is set to become the party's nominee for president, taking over from President Joe Biden, who withdrew from the race amid concerns about his age and health.
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy was hospitalized after his nose bled during a press event. He and other BJP-JD(S) leaders discussed corruption allegations against CM Siddaramaiah's administration. They announced a 'Padyatra' from August 3 to protest these issues, while Deputy Minister DK Shivkumar accused them of trying to destabilize the Congress government.
Union Tribal Welfare Minister Jual Oram announced that the Centre would consider increased empowerment of Autonomous District Councils in the Northeast. ADC chiefs and Tipra Motha supremo Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to push for greater autonomy. Oram highlighted an increased budget for tribal welfare, focusing on education and youth skills development.
Opposition parties blamed the AAP government and MCD for the death of three UPSC aspirants, while AAP accused the BJP for neglecting drainage for 15 years. Both parties demanded a transparent investigation and strict action against those responsible, amidst calls to address waterlogging and illegal commercial activities in basements.
