A UNESCO World Heritage site, Hampi offers stunning ruins and temples that transport visitors back to the Vijayanagara Empire.
Fans of "The Orville" have been waiting to know if the show has been renewed or canceled. Creator and star Seth MacFarlane has maintained optimism, but fans have been seeking a direct answer.
India is predicted to record above-normal rainfall in August and September, with a good chance of favourable La Nina conditions developing by the end of August
Vice President Kamala Harris will interview top candidates Tim Walz, Mark Kelly, and Josh Shapiro at her D.C. residence on Sunday before announcing her running mate choice as early as Monday. Harris' vetting team, including Eric Holder, scrutinised the finalists' finances and backgrounds. The decision, pivotal for Harris' political career and the future of the Democratic Party, will be made known to the candidates on Monday night or Tuesday morning.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced the procurement of all crops at minimum support price, along with waiving Rs 133 crore in irrigation charges, as BJP launched its election campaign. Saini is offering sops after the party's Lok Sabha election setback, including compensation for crop damage and increased benefits for farmers. The BJP aims to highlight its achievements and contrast them with alleged misrule under the Congress.
West Bengal Jails Minister Akhil Giri resigned after being caught on video threatening a woman forest officer. Despite his resignation, Giri refused to apologize for his actions. The TMC directed him to step down due to the controversy surrounding the removal of encroachments near Tajpur beach. Giri will continue to serve as an MLA.
'Uglies,' releasing on Netflix on September 13, 2024, adapts Scott Westerfeld's novel. The story explores a world where a compulsory operation at 16 makes everyone conform to an ideal standard of beauty. Joey King stars as Tally Youngblood.
Deputy Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, inaugurated a new manufacturing facility to reduce import dependence for chaffs and flares used in military aircraft self-defense systems. Developed under the Make in India initiative, this facility will produce various chaff sizes for aircraft like Mirage 2000 and MiG 29. Economic Explosives Limited established the plant with support from Defence Laboratory, Jodhpur, making it India's first advanced technology facility for Chaff fibers. The move aims to cut costs and reliance on imports... Читать дальше...
Houthi rebels from Yemen attacked a Liberian-flagged container ship in the Gulf of Aden, marking the first such attack since targeted Israeli airstrikes. The missile caused minor damage, but no casualties were reported. Officials fear this resumption of assaults may signal escalating tensions linked to ongoing regional conflicts.
India's journey towards energy self-sufficiency gains momentum as Minister Hardeep Puri announced the expansion of the Numaligarh Refinery in Assam, tripling its refining capacity to 9 MMTPA by 2024. A 1,640 km pipeline is being laid for transporting crude oil, with a budget of Rs 28,026 crore. Assam government increased stake in NRL to 26%, reflecting a significant investment in the state's economic development.
The first season of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder premiered on Netflix on August 1, based on the first book in Holly Jackson’s bestselling trilogy. A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is currently topping the charts on Netflix in the U.S.
Amit Shah announced three new criminal laws aimed at modernizing India's justice system and replacing outdated colonial-era codes. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam focus on delivering timely justice to citizens. Chandigarh is set to be the first to fully implement these reforms within the next two months.
Former senior military generals in Bangladesh urged the government to withdraw armed forces from the streets following violent clashes over the quota system for government jobs. They called for political initiatives to resolve the crisis and expressed concerns about the military's reputation and the mass-scale mobilization of troops affecting border security.
Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) paid a dividend of Rs 44.43 crore to its parent company, Coal India Limited (CIL), marking a first for the subsidiary. This followed BCCL's profit of Rs 1,564 crore and a turnover of Rs 13,216 crore for FY 2023-24. The dividend was approved at the 53rd Annual General Meeting.
Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin highlighted the government's focus on education by releasing Rs 1,200 crore to schools under the Right to Education Act, emphasising Tamil Nadu's leadership in implementing the RTE Act. He stressed the importance of balancing sports and academics for student success. He mentioned that the government's efforts to support both areas through initiatives such as the Kalaignar Centenary Library and the TN Champions Foundation.
The benchmark TA-35 stock index fell as much as 2.7%, the most in a week, before slightly paring losses to be down about 2.5% at shortly before 1 p.m. local time. The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange is closed Friday and Saturday.
Prashant Kishor, a political strategist turned activist, criticised Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for failing to bring tangible benefits to the state despite his alliance with the BJP. He accused Kumar of prioritising ministerial berths over state development and industrial rehabilitation. Kishor launched the 'Jan Suraaj' campaign, set to become a political party on October 2, to contest the upcoming Bihar assembly polls independently. He aims to break the cycle of alliance politics in the state.
The finance ministry urged state-owned general insurers to focus on profitability rather than revenue growth. After a Rs 7,250 crore capital infusion, companies like Oriental Insurance and National Insurance improved their financial performance. Operational reforms, including staff recruitment, are underway. The government monitors their progress and hasn't planned further capital infusion.
Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed plans to introduce a law for life imprisonment in 'love jihad' cases. Announced at a BJP meet, he also discussed a new domicile policy for government jobs and a mandate requiring his approval for land sales between Hindus and Muslims. The government aims to prioritize indigenous people for jobs.
A Houston-area church, 10 miles from Johnson Space Center, prays for NASA astronauts Barry Wilmore and Tracy Dyson, who are in space on the International Space Station. Wilmore's wife and Church pastor are in close contact with the astronauts during their missions, offering support and prayers. The congregation sends care packages and stays connected with the astronauts, finding inspiration in their faith and space exploration endeavors.
In a vulnerability note issued on August 2, the CERT-In said that multiple issues had been reported in Apple’s products which could allow attackers to access sensitive information present on devices, executive arbitrary code, bypass security restrictions, cause denial of service and perform spoofing attacks.
The vast world of Game of Thrones continues to expand as franchise creator George R.R. Martin has recently confirmed multiple spin-off projects currently in development.
