Donald Trump's campaign claimed a hack and suspected Iranian involvement in the theft of internal documents. This followed a Microsoft report outlining foreign interference in the 2024 U.S. elections, citing Iranian attempts. The campaign linked this incident to past Iranian cyber activities and possible motives related to Trump's previous actions against Iran.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu of Arunachal Pradesh called for a revamp of government schools to prioritize quality over quantity. He set deadlines for officials to review and submit reform plans, aiming to implement them by 2025. Khandu also highlighted the urgency to adhere to the National Education Policy by 2030.
While there are no fresh allegations against the Adani Group, the shares of which recouped losses made in the aftermath of the Hindenburg crisis, the new report may impact investor sentiments.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav of Madhya Pradesh emphasized the empowerment of women through BJP-led initiatives like the Ladli Behna Yojana. He inaugurated projects worth Rs 344 crore and announced a new medical college for Tikamgarh. Additionally, over Rs 52 crore were transferred to women for LPG subsidies, and more funds were distributed under the Social Security Pension Scheme.
Former External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh passed away at the age of 93, prompting condolences from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders. Singh was recognized for his significant contributions to diplomacy and foreign policy. His last rites will be conducted at Lodhi Road Crematorium. Singh served in the UPA government from 2004 to 2005.
K Natwar Singh, the former Congress leader and diplomat, died at 93 after a long illness. He had significant diplomatic and political roles, including serving as the external affairs minister. Singh resigned in 2005 following allegations in the Iraqi oil scam. He was also known as an accomplished author and received the Padma Bhushan in 1984.
Sebi introduced a 7-step strategy to improve the index derivatives market, emphasizing retail investor protection and market stability. Highlights included mandatory upfront option premium collection and intraday position tracking. Some measures, like rationalized strike prices and higher expiry day margins, received criticism for possible market disruption. The proposals sought to curtail retail investor losses.
Uzbekistan's revered head boxing coach, Tulkin Kilichev, suffered a cardiac arrest after his team's first gold medal win at the Paris Olympics but was revived by British staff. The Uzbek team, inspired by Kilichev, went on to win five gold medals, their best performance in two decades. Kilichev is recovering in a Paris hospital, and the team's historic success honors his leadership and dedication
China achieved its 300th gold medal in Olympic history by winning the women's team table tennis event at the Paris Games, defeating Japan 3-0. This victory marks their fifth consecutive gold in this category. South Korea won bronze, their first team event medal since 2008. China continues its dominance with 37 of 42 table tennis golds since 1988.
Delhi Weather Today: Delhi is expected to experience moderate rainfall on Sunday, marking the fifth day of heavy rainfall in the country. The Met Department predicts maximum and minimum temperatures to be around 32 and 26 degrees Celsius, with cloudy skies. Heavy traffic has been caused by waterlogging in various parts of the city, with 20 complaints received during the day.
Search operations recommenced in Wayanad on Sunday to find those missing after the landslide on July 30. The search was temporarily halted for Prime Minister Modi's visit. The disaster resulted in 229 deaths, with over 130 people still missing. Volunteers from various groups and survivors are actively participating in the search efforts.
Indian shooting legend Abhinav Bindra was awarded the prestigious Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee during its 142nd Session, honoring his "distinguished contribution" to the Olympic movement. Bindra, India's first individual Olympic gold medallist from the 2008 Beijing Games, expressed gratitude and commitment to furthering the Olympic cause.
The Uttar Pradesh government plans to train 30,000 youngsters as "surya mitras" to install solar panels on every house in the state. The state has already installed over 25 lakh solar rooftops under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana. To achieve this, the government has set a target of training 30,000 "surya mitras" at district centers and Industrial Training Institutes.
Bangladesh, once seen as a success story, faced turmoil when Sheikh Hasina's government was overthrown by student protests in August, driven by both political and economic discontent. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus now heads an interim government. Despite past growth driven by the garment industry, current economic challenges include high inflation, a devalued currency, and rising unemployment, exacerbated by over-reliance on textile exports.
Police in Jammu and Kashmir have launched a search operation following a brief firefight between terrorists and security forces in Kishtwar, awaiting further details.
Hindenburg Research made fresh allegations against SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Buch for holding stakes in offshore funds linked to the Adani Group scandal. The Congress party has urged for a Joint Parliamentary Committee to investigate potential conflicts of interest in SEBI's Adani probe and demanded immediate government action. SEBI has yet to comment.
India's former external affairs minister K Natwar Singh passed away on Saturday in Gurugram at age 93. A veteran Congress leader, Singh held various senior diplomatic roles, including India's Ambassador to Pakistan and Foreign Minister during UPA-I. He resigned from Congress in 2008 after being implicated in the Iraqi food-for-oil scandal
On Saturday, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris promised to eliminate taxes on tips and raise the minimum wage, echoing a stance similar to Donald Trump’s. During a campaign stop in Nevada, she emphasized support for service workers and pledged to address consumer prices and corporate practices. Harris also outlined her commitment to tackling big corporations and lowering drug prices.
BNP leader Tarique Rahman allegedly met with Pakistani ISI officials in the Gulf to plan a campaign to oust Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, according to sources. Rahman, in exile for 15 years, has been active on social media promoting unrest. His links to radicals and recent legal troubles add to the controversy.