Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has quietly shifted its strategy, pulling resources from states once considered key battlegrounds to concentrate on a more limited number of critical areas. However, it looks like Kamala Harris is slowly drifting ahead of him in the polls, creating concerns in the Republican camp.
Kamala Harris, the US presidential hopeful, is focusing on evoking emotion rather than explaining policy to counter Donald Trump. Her campaign theme of 'joy' has resonated with voters, pulling her neck-and-neck with Trump in key battleground states. Experts suggest this emotional appeal is a strategic shift from Biden's fear-based messaging, aiming to alleviate voter exhaustion and differentiate herself from Biden.
A Pakistani national living in Canada has been arrested for allegedly planning a terrorist attack in New York City to support ISIS. Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, 20, aimed to target Jewish people on significant dates, including the anniversary of a Hamas attack. The FBI disrupted his plan through undercover operations. Khan faces charges of attempting to provide material support to a terrorist organization and could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
Welcome to a new edition of ETtech Unwrapped – our weekend newsletter packed with the most important stories from this week. Let’s take a look at the recap.
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni is currently facing the heat in the political sphere for all the wrong reasons, as she has lost her cabinet minister now, who has stepped down after being caught in a scandal involving his mistress. Here's what you should know
Green Day's Saviors Tour concert in Detroit faced an unexpected pause due to an unauthorized drone sighting. The band left the stage during 'Longview' but returned after a brief delay. The incident was resolved by Detroit police, and the concert continued with performances from their iconic albums 'Dookie' and 'American Idiot.'
Union Home Minister Amit Shah released the BJP's manifesto for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. The manifesto includes 25 promises focusing on women, youth, Kashmiri Pandits, and eradicating terrorism. Key highlights include financial aid for women, employment opportunities for youth, rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits, reduced electricity tariffs for farmers, and infrastructure development. Amit Shah emphasized that Article 370 is a thing of the past and will not return.
The Rouse Avenue court has issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate regarding Anubrata Mondal's bail plea in the cattle smuggling case. Mondal, who has been in custody since November 2022, was previously granted bail by the Supreme Court in a CBI case. His lawyers argue that his health conditions and delayed trial proceedings warrant his release. The court has scheduled a hearing for September 11.
Israeli troops shot and killed Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a Turkish-American woman protesting settlement expansion in the West Bank. The White House and Turkey have called for an investigation. Eygi, a recent University of Washington graduate, was described as an activist with dual citizenship. Israel's military is reviewing the incident. Eygi's death has drawn international condemnation and highlighted ongoing tensions in the region.
There is a certain rise in the number of immigrants in the younger bracket who have reached the young, voting age, making it a majorly complicated fight in the US polls 2024, between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced a special package of Rs 564 crore for flood-affected areas in the state. The package aims to provide immediate relief and recovery across various sectors, including food supplies, agriculture, horticulture, animal resources, education, drinking water, urban and rural development, health, water resources, power restoration, and road maintenance. The state government will also seek additional funds from the Union Home Ministry for further relief and rehabilitation efforts.
Jannik Sinner US Open 2024: Jannik Sinner made history by becoming the first Italian man to reach the US Open final, defeating Jack Draper in straight sets. Sinner, who previously won the Australian Open, overcame an injury and Draper's physical struggles to secure his spot in the final, where he will face either Taylor Fritz or Frances Tiafoe.
Maryland School Shooting: A 15-year-old boy, Warren Curtis Grant, died after a shooting in a bathroom at Joppatowne High School in Maryland. The incident occurred during a dispute between two students. The suspect, a 16-year-old student, fled but was quickly apprehended. Authorities are investigating and have yet to recover the weapon.
Audit firm MSKA & Associates has resigned as Byju's statutory auditor, citing uncooperative management and suspicious transactions involving a Dubai-based reseller. This resignation affects the audit for FY23 accounts and follows Deloitte Haskins & Sells' exit in 2023. The firm reported difficulties in obtaining necessary information and raised concerns over Byju's financial stability.
The Street has a strange habit of being able to give justification or reason for every move. So, Friday’s sharp decline has been attributed to the FPI issue. In all this noise, we are probably forgetting one basic fact that valuations are expensive and even a bit of an adverse event can lead to sharp decline in individual stock price. At this point of time, one cannot rule out more profit booking because of global reasons which can bring more damage to stock prices. In such times, if one is taking fresh exposure to equity... Читать дальше...
ISM, a division within the Digital India Corporation tasked with furthering the country’s semiconductor manufacturing, packaging, and design capabilities was first established in 2022 with a budgetary allocation of $ 10 billion. “The second phase of ISM will be launched soon; the allocation will be around the previous phase. Two more proposals are expected to get approvals,” said an official.
More than 80% of the total digital payments in India are of less than Rs 2,000 in value. The payments aggregators have not been charging tax on the service they provided to merchants on such transactions, following a government notification issued during demonetisation in 2016.
Audit firm MSKA & Associates has resigned as Byju's statutory auditor, citing uncooperative management and suspicious transactions involving a Dubai-based reseller. This resignation affects the audit for FY23 accounts and follows Deloitte Haskins & Sells' exit in 2022. The firm reported difficulties in obtaining necessary information and raised concerns over Byju's financial stability.
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is set to return to Earth on September 6, 2024, concluding a challenging 14-year journey. The uncrewed capsule will land at White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico. NASA decided to bring the spacecraft back without its crew due to safety concerns, with astronauts returning on a SpaceX Dragon in February 2025.
"The Sex Lives of College Girls" season 3 will be released on Max in November.
The sentencing of Donald Trump in his New York hush money trial has been postponed until after the November election. Originally set for September 18, the new date is November 26, following a request by Trump's lawyers. This delay comes as Trump faces Kamala Harris in a tight presidential race. Trump, convicted of falsifying business records to silence a porn star's story, called the case a 'witch hunt.'
E-commerce giants like Amazon and Flipkart are expected to dominate the smartphone market this festive season with attractive discounts and deals. They aim to capture nearly three-fifths of the market, despite ongoing pricing disputes with brick-and-mortar stores. Offline retailers are urging government intervention against deep discounting practices.
Happy Ganesh Chaturthi Wishes 2024: Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a major Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha. It is observed with great devotion and grandeur, especially in Maharashtra and Karnataka. The article provides various heartfelt wishes and messages to share on this auspicious occasion in 2024.
Onam is a Hindu festival celebrated in Kerala to honor Lord Vishnu’s Vamana avatar and the return of King Mahabali. The 10-day celebration begins with Atham on September 6 and ends on Thiruvonam on September 15. The festival brings joy, unity, and cultural richness, with people sharing wishes and messages of prosperity and happiness.
