Новости за 19.07.2024

Paris will kick off its 2024 Olympics with a groundbreaking opening ceremony on the Seine River on July 26. Instead of a traditional stadium setting, athletes and performers will parade on boats along a 6km route from the Austerlitz bridge to the Eiffel Tower, passing iconic landmarks. The four-hour spectacle, starting at 7:30 p.m., will feature music, dance, and performances. Over 100 heads of state, 300,000 spectators, and 45,000 police for security are expected, marking a historic and secure celebration.

Four medical students from AIIMS Patna have been arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak case. The students, Karan Jain, Kumar Sanu, Rahul Anand, and Chandan Singh, were accused of solving papers for the main accused, Pankaj Singh. They have been sent to four days of CBI custody.

Kim Kardashian talked about her personal psoriasis battles and shared her son's vitiligo diagnosis on the SHE MD show. She discussed the skin ailments that her family has, such as her children's eczema.

Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP, highlighting a rift between Deputy CM Maurya and CM Adityanath. Yadav labeled the BJP as power-oriented and accused the party of corruption and manipulating elections. He pointed to administrative distress, RSS's influence, and the controversial Kanwar Yatra order. Yadav emphasized the Samajwadi Party's commitment to caste census and social justice.

Aggarwal has been pushing for greater adoption of Made-in-India technologies and lately moved from Google Maps to the in-house developed Ola Maps. He invited developers to join at a subsidised cost and claimed unlike Google his company charges in rupees and not in dollars.

Reliance's net profit for the quarter was Rs 15,138 crore, falling 5% year-on-year and missing estimates, primarily due to weak refining margins, fuel cracks, and higher depreciation costs. However, revenue from operations grew by 12% YoY, driven by higher oil and product prices and strong volume growth in the oil and gas segment.

"Yesterday, CrowdStrike released an update that began impacting IT systems globally. We are aware of this issue and are working closely with CrowdStrike and across the industry to provide customers technical guidance and support to safely bring their systems back online," Nadella posted on X.

To attract more subscribers to its ad-supported plan, Netflix is discontinuing its most economical ad-free subscription. New signups are stopped, however current subscribers can continue with their current plans. Revenue and subscriber growth for the company are still increasing.

A family incident in Harehills, Leeds, sparked riots, including a bus fire and overturned police vehicle. Arrests were made, and officers faced bricks. Nigel Farage faced backlash. Cooper, Starmer, and Brabin condemned the violence. Police and fire restored order, urging no speculation. A website was launched for reports. No serious injuries.

A research carried out by the regulator had found that investors lose in 9 out of 10 trades in the F&O segment. Starting from a level where it insisted on disclosing risks, Sebi has been proactively trying to dissuade investors from the segment lately.

Former media executive Indrani Mukerjea, accused of killing her daughter Sheena Bora, granted permission to travel to Europe for work with court-mandated conditions. The murder case, involving strangulation and burning of the body, was investigated by the CBI. Other accused, including ex-husband, are also currently out on bail.

"Deadpool & Wolverine" final trailer showcases a superhero other than Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool and Hugh Jackman's Wolverine.

The Arunachal Pradesh government has tabled a bill in the Assembly to prevent irregularities and unfair means in public examinations. The Arunachal Pradesh Public Examination (Measures to Prevent Unfair Means in Recruitment) Bill, 2024 includes strict provisions for punishment, debarring candidates from appearing in recruitment examinations, and attachment and confiscation of property.

AAI, Urban Development, Rajasthan government, and Civil Aviation Dept. signed an MoU for Kota Greenfield Airport. Rajasthan provides land; AAI manages construction on 440.086 hectares. Report in progress. CM Bhajanlal Sharma, Sanjeev Kumar, Shikhar Agarwal, and T. Ravikant attended. Minister Ram Mohan Naidu and Speaker Om Birla reviewed. NOC and a two-year operational goal are set.

Bangladesh sees student protests over job quotas and ongoing political turmoil. After Sheikh Mujibur Rehman's 1975 assassination, military rule lasted until 1990. The Awami League, led by Sheikh Hasina, witnessed 2013's political violence, Abdul Quader Mollah's hanging, and a 2016 Islamic State attack. 2021 saw extremist violence targeting Hindu minorities, indicating severe communal unrest.

Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, overseeing Ports and Shipping, and MP for Dibrugarh, now ex-officio for Digboi and Makum, pointed to historical neglect by Congress. Modi's 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' led to infrastructure improvements, job creation, Digboi Refinery expansion. Sonowal emphasizes inclusive development across ethnic groups, assembly constituencies, and youth empowerment with advanced technology, supporting disadvantaged sectors.

The IT major exceeded analysts' expectations with a consolidated net profit of Rs 3,003 crore for the quarter ending June 30, 2024. This marks a 4.6% increase compared to that in the same period last year.

US President’s social media post saying “I am sick” led to some bit of confusion before the actual reason for it became known. While some of his supporters called it innovative, others said that it was indeed sick for someone to continue with their election campaign when defeat was most uncertain.

Following an Executive Committee meeting, Jaipur Mayor Somya Gurjar mandated that meat shops require a commercial license specifying Jhatka or Halal. Public representatives in 150 wards will identify legal shops for Shravan. This respects sentiments and constitutionality. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath also mandated displaying owner identities, banning halal-certified products on Kanwar routes.

For the first quarter ending June, Persistent reported a 33.9% year-on-year (YoY) rise in net profit at Rs 306.41 crore for their April to June quarter as compared to Rs 228.76 crore in the same quarter last year. However, sequentially, the profit fell 2.8% from Rs 315.3 crore.

India will host the 46th World Heritage Committee session from July 21-31, marking a significant cultural milestone. Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the event. This is the first time India is hosting the session, following the G20 Summit. The meeting will be held at Bharat Mandapam and feature global dignitaries, including UNESCO officials. The event aims to highlight India's cultural heritage and bolster its soft power on the world stage.

A global Microsoft outage has caused disruptions in various sectors, leading to unexpected computer shutdowns and flight cancellations. Cybersecurity experts warn of a critical skills gap and predict a catastrophic cyber event within the next two years. The need to address the shortage of cybersecurity talent is highlighted, especially in key sectors like energy utilities. Geopolitical instability is reshaping the legal, regulatory, and technological environment, emphasizing the importance of cooperation among stakeholders. Читать дальше...

The Supreme Court suggested Crompton Greaves and V-Guard settle their PEBBLE trademark dispute. Crompton challenged the Delhi HC restraint on using the mark for electric irons, arguing 'PEBBLE' is common and V-Guard's products, marked since 1977, shouldn't monopolize it. The Supreme Court granted time for settlement, with the next hearing next week.

Xbox gamers were in for a shock in the past few hours as they were signed out of their Microsoft accounts, without being able to sing in or connect to different online games. Game downloading was also majorly affected under these circumstances due to the Microsoft outage that has been rampant across the world.