West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee addressed the need for peace amid the Bangladesh issue. She assured adherence to the Centre's guidance and called for unity among communities. Banerjee urged political leaders and the public to avoid provocative comments, underlining the central government's responsibility to handle the matter.
In the Lok Sabha, Health minister J P Nadda discussed a significant increase in health sector funding by the Modi government. He urged state governments to effectively use allocated funds. Nadda emphasized plans for more AIIMS-like hospitals and medical colleges. MPs from West Bengal and Kerala criticized the approach to dengue data sharing and AIIMS projects.
The Ministry of Labour and Employment finalized three employment-linked schemes, targeting 29 million formal jobs in two years via EPFO. Approval from the expenditure finance committee and cabinet is awaited. The schemes will be launched after significant software upgrades at EPFO, potentially coinciding with Prime Minister Modi’s birthday in September.
Olympics men's basketball is currently the biggest hot-shot and trending event at the Paris Olympics 2024, as Team USA are currently riding on as the favorites here. Meanwhile, they will be facing a tough battle in the quarterfinals stage as they face Brazil on Tuesday. Here's how you can catch all the live action around the Olympic men's basketball event from the US.
Bharti Airtel reported a significant increase in its consolidated net profit for Q1 FY25, rising more than 150% year-over-year and doubling sequentially, driven by exceptional gains, improved average revenue per user (ARPU), and reduced finance costs. The telecom giant posted a net profit of ₹4,159.9 crore, exceeding analyst estimates.
Chana dal prices have risen by up to 10% over the past month because of higher demand before the festive season. Despite significant imports of yellow peas, chana prices stayed high due to lower substitution. Tur dal prices fell by 5%. Increasing imports from Africa and Australia by September should stabilize prices.
Adani Power Ltd has stated that it maintained uninterrupted power supply to the Bangladesh Power Development Board, even amid ongoing political unrest. The supply aligns with BPDB's schedule and their power purchase agreement. Adani Power Jharkhand delivers 1496 MW of power from its ultra-supercritical thermal power plant in Godda, Jharkhand.
General Waker-Uz-Zaman, who became Bangladesh's Army chief in June, announced the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and plans for an interim government. Zaman, a relative of Hasina, aims to restore law and order amid the ongoing turmoil, leveraging his cordial relationship with India and extensive military experience.
Congress leaders alleged that Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan misled the Rajya Sabha on the issue of minimum support price (MSP) for farmers. They cited a 2015 Supreme Court affidavit to claim the minister's statements were contradictory and considered moving a breach of privilege notice. The leaders criticized the government's anti-farmer stance.
The resignation of Sheikh Hasina signaled a major development in Bangladesh's politics, with the Army stepping in to establish an interim government. Chief Waker-Uz-Zaman's move aimed to address public unrest. Protesting students from the 2000s generation showcased widespread dissatisfaction. India's interests in maintaining stability in the region prompted a heightened alert by the BSF.
Introduced in Rajya Sabha, the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, aims to ensure policy stability for oil and gas producers, allow international arbitration, and extend lease periods. It is designed to create an investor-friendly environment and make future oilfield contracts globally competitive by addressing long-held concerns of exploration companies.
Senior Congress leaders Kumari Selja and PL Punia, both from the Dalit community, have strongly criticized a recent Supreme Court ruling that permits sub-classification of Scheduled Castes (SCs) for reservation purposes.
TikTok rewards program has been stopped by ByteDance-owned social media platform.
The Centre advanced plans to designate the ecologically sensitive area in the Western Ghats after years of failed consensus. An expert panel, led by former DG Forests Sanjay Kumar, worked with six states to reconcile data discrepancies. Maharashtra cooperated extensively, while Karnataka's limited input posed challenges, especially considering its mining interests.
IOCL's tender for the first green hydrogen plant in India was cancelled for the third time, receiving only two bids. The Panipat refinery project intended to determine green hydrogen prices. Previous tender attempts faced allegations of favorable terms for GH4India, leading to industry concerns about fairness and competitiveness.
The Delhi High Court dismissed Arvind Kejriwal's plea against his CBI arrest related to the Delhi excise policy case, deeming it justified. Kejriwal can approach the trial court for relief. The Supreme Court also questioned how probe agencies are inferring criminality from policy decisions, particularly regarding profit margins stated in the Delhi excise policy of 2021-22.
In a contentious Rajya Sabha session, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Congress members clashed over giving legal status to the Minimum Support Price (MSP). The debate intensified when Chouhan accused Congress leaders of being anti-farmer, referencing past incidents of violence against farmers. Congress members walked out in protest as Chouhan praised Prime Minister Modi's farmer welfare initiatives.
General Waker-Uz-Zaman of the Bangladesh Army met with political and radical leaders to address the country's ongoing crisis and discuss the interim government's formation. The meeting aimed to establish a process before involving the President. The Army chief assured justice, urged protesters to avoid violence, and sought public cooperation. Delhi remained watchful due to Indian interests.
Various countries have advised their nationals to evacuate Lebanon due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Airlines are avoiding Iranian and Lebanese airspace, with some halting flights to these areas. Japan, Turkey, and China are among the nations issuing alerts, while the Lufthansa Group has suspended several flights until mid-August.
Category 1 hurricane, Debby poses a serious flooding threat to Florida, causing disruptions and evacuations. There have been significant road closures, power outages, cruise changes, and cancellations of flights.
Former PM Nawaz Sharif returned to Pakistan after a four-year exile, with his brother Shahbaz Sharif taking office as Prime Minister. Imran Khan's ouster marked the prelude to these changes. Political instability affected other South Asian nations like Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar, and Bangladesh, where Sheikh Hasina resigned amid election controversies.
Apple TV+ comedy series Shrinking is set to return for its second season. Created by Bill Lawrence, Brett Goldstein, and Jason Segel, the show has captivated audiences with its unique blend of humor and heartfelt storytelling.
Indian athlete Avinash Sable made history by qualifying for the 3000m steeplechase final with a fifth-place finish in his heat at the Paris Olympics. Meanwhile, Kiran Pahal fell short in the women's 400m heat, finishing seventh. Pahal will have another chance in the repechage round, which offers a second opportunity for semi-final qualification.