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The India Air Force announced that its Su-30 MKI fighter jets will participate in a biennial multinational aerial warfare exercise in Australia starting later this month. The event, known as 'Exercise Pitch Black 24,' will run from July 12 to August 2 and will be its largest edition yet, with 20 countries taking part. According to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), this year's exercise will be the biggest in its 43-year history.

Meta’s WhatsApp launches a group messaging safety feature, displaying context cards for new, unknown group additions with creator details and creation date. This helps users decide to stay or leave. The update enhances tools like chat lock, silencing unknowns, in-app privacy check-up, group addition control and mirrors individual message safety. Rolling out in coming weeks.

Paris lawmakers face a divided National Assembly. Macron asked PM Attal to manage tasks amidst a NATO summit. The New Popular Front, including France Unbowed, Socialists, and Greens, negotiates a PM candidate. Moody's warns of debt risks. Socialist negotiator Johanna Rolland, Mayor of Nantes, extends an olive branch to left-wing Macronists, considering new legisla.

India's captive industrial power consumption, currently around 90 gigawatts from fossil fuels, has significant potential for renewable energy replacement, said Dhanpal Jhaveri, chief executive at Eversource, a green energy investment platform. Eversource, a partnership between Everstone and Lightsource BP, sees global climate policies like the EU's carbon footprint taxes driving this shift. Industrial giants like ArcelorMittal, JSPL, JSW, and Vedanta are investing in renewable energy for captive use to align with global climate goals.

CBI arrests two more individuals, including a NEET-UG candidate from Patna, in connection with exam irregularities. Total of eight arrests in Bihar case and others in different locations. Investigations ongoing.

The NTA will also submit a 'disclosure' on the 'modalities' to be followed between the May 5 exam and the June 23 re-test for 1,563 students who were given grace marks and the commencement of the counselling process in view of the 2024-25 academic year. Officials were closeted late Tuesday evening to consider possible counselling options and modalities which will also be shared with the apex court on July 11.

Tropical Storm Beryl caused severe weather in Texas, leading to a death toll of six people. The storm resulted in widespread power outages affecting counties like Calhoun and Montgomery. Heavy rain and flooding significantly impacted Houston.

India's diesel exports to Europe surged fourfold in June to 119,400 barrels per day from 24,500 barrels per day in May, driven by better margins in the continent. Despite this, India's overall diesel exports fell 4% to 482,400 barrels per day. Europe received a quarter of India's diesel shipments, while supplies to Asia fell 10%. Overall refined product exports decreased by 5% to 1.19 million barrels per day. Reliance Industries and Nayara Energy are the biggest exporters, earning $29 billion from diesel exports in 2022-23... Читать дальше...

Donald Trump has said that he may announce the name of his running mate in two weeks and Senators JD Vance, Marco Rubio, Tim Scott, and Governor Doug Burgum are among the options. He also said that he may choose someone who may help him win the election.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches in Haryana and Punjab linked to a ₹10,618 crore VAT scam. The agency alleges that a syndicate, including Amit Bansal and others, falsely claimed interstate sales of goods without actual movement. They obtained fraudulent refunds through false input tax credits using "C" forms. The entities involved were often registered at premises owned by syndicate members. The scam was allegedly facilitated by Excise and Taxation Department officers, including Gopi Chand Chaudhary and Narender Kumar Ranga.

Vedanta Ltd will issue ₹1,000 crore in non-redeemable non-convertible debentures (NCDs) with a 15-month tenure linked to MIBOR, paying 3.75% over the one-month overnight indexed swap rate. Funds will be used for debt repayment and capital expenditure. As of March 2024, Vedanta's gross debt was ₹71,759 crore. The company plans to demerge its businesses into separate entities to reduce refinancing risks. Despite this, Vedanta Resources Ltd (VRL) faces significant refinancing needs and liquidity risks... Читать дальше...

Senators from the Democratic Party are meeting soon to chalk out a strategy for the upcoming presidential poll. Many have demanded answers from Biden and have demanded his replacement on the ballot. The Senators have said that the time is running out and it is in the interest of the party to take a decision at the earliest.

Fashion designer Gaurav Gupta is combatting counterfeit luxury products in India, filing nine lawsuits in the Delhi High Court. Gupta, whose designs are worn by stars like Beyonce and Cardi B, seeks ₹2 crore in damages from each counterfeiter and aims to secure restraining orders. The court has upheld Gupta's intellectual property rights, leading to destruction of counterfeit goods and payment of damages. His legal efforts set a precedent for protecting designers' rights against a growing global... Читать дальше...

Lava International plans to separate its production arm to attract business from other handset brands and meet the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme targets for smartphones. Despite struggling to meet PLI targets since the scheme's inception in 2020-21, Lava remains hopeful due to the upcoming component production incentive package. Sanjeev Agarwal, head of manufacturing, noted that increasing production by Rs 500 crore annually is crucial. He attributed the difficulties to starting with a... Читать дальше...

Capital Group held a 2.22% stake in the company as on March 31, 2024. In December last year, Capital Group divested a 3.14% stake in Mankind Pharma.

Business ethics involves good conduct in dealings. Ethical failures arise from lack of character. Virtuous individuals live ethically, developing virtues. Five thousand years ago, during the Mahabharat war, Krishn in the Bhagwad Gita outlines ethics to Arjun, listing 26 qualities. Lust transforming to wrath causes failures; avoid six bad qualities.

Although there are funds, Indian cities lack imaginative public spaces. The Urbanist podcast episode 'Start with Children summit' features Andrew Tuck in Bratislava. Mayor MatuS Vallo discusses child-friendly adaptations: pedestrian redesigns, traffic-protected public spaces, 'play streets', and benefits for future generations. Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Pune should consider these ideas.

'Self-styled' here doesn't mean wise and/or holy men who don't have a certificate on the wall behind their consultation desk, dais or stage. Neither does it mean such persons describing themselves on LinkedIn: Spiritual Influencer | Aura Whisperer | Soul Whisperer.

Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital in Kyiv was bombed, allegedly by a Russian missile, which Moscow denies. Geneva Convention rules by Henri Dunant underscore civilian protection and humanitarian access. PM Modi highlighted terror from child victims in state-sanctioned mass murders from Kyiv to Gaza, Guantanamo Bay, Syria, Yemen, showing blatant war rule breaches in modern conflicts.

To address the trade imbalance from India's Ural crude purchases, they consider local currency, yuan, and cross-border investments. Western sanctions, tighter ties with Moscow, and Beijing's concerns complicate matters. Europe reducing Russian gas imports offers India leverage for overland trade via Iran and maritime routes through Chinese ports, advancing its strategic interests.

The Morning Show is set for a fourth season renewal, promising audiences more compelling storylines and outstanding performances from its talented ensemble cast.

Moscow will address spare parts supply issues through joint ventures under Make-in-India following Modi-Putin talks at the Russia-India summit. They discussed military-technical cooperation and co-production, targeting exports to third countries and establishing a Working Group on Technological Cooperation. This aligns with India’s self-sufficiency commitment in defense.

Hema CIPEF is selling 37 lakh shares (0.9% of its total equity) at a discounted price of Rs 2,061 per share, 2% below the current market value. As of the end of March, Hema CIPEF, a fund mostly owned by the company's promoters, held a 2.22% stake in Hema.