Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru turned into a center of action as Governor Thawarchand Gehlot considered a prosecution request against CM Siddaramaiah. The BJP-JDS padayatra and a counter Congress rally have continued. The Governor was set to respond on Monday. The Congress criticized the Governor, accusing him of being influenced by BJP.
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan and senior officials held a conference to enhance financial synergy among the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The discussions focused on aligning with the government's theaterisation model, integrating the services, and optimally utilising resources. Stakeholders also addressed challenges in defence procurements and strategies for expeditious acquisition.
Nine children in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, died and two were injured after a wall collapsed near a temple. The children were participating in a three-day 'parthiv shivling nirmaan' event. Heavy rains had weakened the wall, leading to the tragic accident. The state government promised financial aid to the bereaved families.
Fitch Ratings indicated that elevated US interest rates have started to affect the labor market and consumer demand, predicting a slowdown in 2024. Political uncertainties and geopolitical tensions continue. In India, potential US rate cuts could boost foreign investments due to India's strong growth and fiscal policies, drawing investor interest.
Shashi Tharoor faced backlash for describing his participation in Wayanad landslide relief efforts as 'memorable', prompting criticism on social media. Tharoor clarified his intent, stating that 'memorable' means something significant enough to be remembered. Meanwhile, advanced technologies like drones and heavy machinery were deployed by rescue teams to find survivors and victims. The landslides led to significant casualties in Kerala’s Wayanad district. Tharoor reiterated that his comment was meant to reflect the day's importance... Читать дальше...
On the first day qualifications, Maheshwari was closely following the leading pack at eighth position with an aggregate of 71. She had shot 23, 24, 24 and despite a 25 on Sunday, she could not make the cut.
State Industries Minister P Rajeev said that the government has tasked A Geeta, Joint Commissioner of Land Revenue and former District Collector of Wayanad, to find a suitable place to resettle the people who have lost their families, friends, properties and livelihoods, and are housed in the relief camps.
On Uttar Pradesh Nazul Property (Management and use of public purposes) Bill, 2024 presented by the state government, Patel said it was "unnecessary". "It has already been sent to the Select Committee by the Upper House. The committee will look into it and give its recommendation. Our party feels it is unnecessary and against public sentiments," she said.
Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak declared that severe punishment would be given to the Ayodhya rape case culprits. He criticized the Samajwadi Party for supporting criminals. Two men were arrested for the crime. Akhilesh Yadav asked for protection for the survivor. BJP members met the victim's family to gather information.
AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticized the Modi government for planning amendments to the Waqf Board Act, accusing it of wanting to undermine the board's autonomy.
There has been an age-old debate when it comes to investing. Does equal weight strategy or differential weight strategy work better? In equal weight, if you have to invest Rs 100, you will allocate Rs 20 to each stock. In differential weight, one may allocate Rs 50 to one stock, Rs 20 to another, and then remaining Rs 30 to 3 others. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. The equal weightage probably works better at time of investing in a sector and that too when there is a structural change taking place. Читать дальше...
The Gujarat government extended the fishing ban in the Arabian Sea to August 15, citing requests from the fishermen's association for more breeding time. Scientific data and weather conditions were also considered. The Congress party criticized the decision, claiming it would financially harm fishermen who had prepared to resume fishing from August 1.
A selloff that rocked equity markets around the world is clouding the outlook for investors looking to buy stocks on the cheap, as worries over the U.S. economy and disappointing tech earnings threaten more losses ahead.
BSP chief Mayawati voiced her opposition to the Supreme Court's decision allowing states to create sub-classes within Scheduled Castes for reservations. She asserted that SCs and STs have historically faced discrimination as a whole group, hence subclassification is inappropriate. The court's ruling aims to aid the most socially and educationally backward groups within SCs.
Amara Raja Energy & Mobility (ARE&M) has posted about 26 per cent rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 249.12 crore for June quarter FY25. It had reported a net profit of Rs 198.31 crore for April-June period of 2023-24, the company said in an exchange filing on Saturday.
Deepika, 30, appeared in her fourth consecutive Olympics in Paris, making a remarkable comeback after becoming a mother for the first time in December 2022, when she gave birth to her daughter. After topping the national selection trials, Deepika went on to win an individual gold at the Shanghai World Cup in April.
Maruti Suzuki revealed intentions to introduce its first electric vehicle this financial year and promote diverse eco-friendly technologies like hybrid, biogas, and CNG to reduce emissions. Chairman R C Bhargava highlighted a diversified strategy to meet national objectives. The company aims to cater to different market segments while continuing to produce affordable small cars.
In a crucial Paris Olympics quarterfinal, Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh led his team to victory against Great Britain with pivotal saves in the penalty shoot-out. The match ended 1-1 in regulation time, but India won 4-2 in the shoot-out. The team looks forward to the semifinals, pending a decision on Amit Rohidas' red card.
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen suffered a defeat against Denmark's Viktor Axelsen in the badminton men's singles semi-final, losing 22-20 21-14. Despite leading 20-17 in the first set, Sen couldn't convert the game point as Axelsen staged a comeback. The second set followed a similar pattern, with Sen leading 7-0 before Axelsen turned the match around. Sen will now compete for the bronze against Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia.
Karnataka Forest Minister Khandre had on Friday directed the forest department's additional chief secretary to issue orders for the removal of all forest encroachments that have sprung up after 2015 in the western ghats region, and to submit an action taken report in a month's time.
A UNESCO report revealed that excessive technology, particularly smartphones, hampers student performance. Despite its negative impact, few countries have banned smartphone use in schools. The report emphasized the need for balanced technology use, noting that even the presence of mobile devices can detract from learning and lead to distractions during class.
The chips are an American innovation powering self-driving cars, chatbots and medical research. They have also led to rapid advances in defense technology, spurring US fears that they could help China develop superior weaponry, launch cyberattacks and make faster decisions on the battlefield.
