Jay Shah might become the next ICC Chairman, having the backing of 15 out of 16 members. Should he leave his position as BCCI Secretary, there's uncertainty about his replacement. Candidates in consideration include Rajiv Shukla, Ashish Shelar, Arun Dhumal, and Devajit Saikia, along with some younger administrators.
Valorant’s Agent 26, likely named VYSE, is set to be revealed around August 23, with a probable release in Episode 9 Act 2. Speculations suggest VYSE might be a Sentinel with vine-themed abilities. The agent's connection to the Hourglass organization adds intrigue to their origin and role.
President Droupadi Murmu voiced concerns about space debris and praised ISRO's goal for debris-free missions by 2030. At National Space Day, she highlighted ISRO's achievements, mentioning the Chandrayaan-3 project and awards for Robotics Challenge and Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon winners, underscoring the sector's rapid progress and contributions.
Ilkay Gundogan rejoined Manchester City on a free transfer after a year at Barcelona, signing a one-year deal with an option to extend. He had previously captained City to a treble-winning season in 2022-23. Financial issues forced Barcelona's hand, and Gundogan is expected to enhance City's midfield under Pep Guardiola.
Trai proposed to reduce broadband charges for public data offices providing public Wi-Fi services to the same level as retail users. The regulator noted that public Wi-Fi spots are significantly below government targets. This change aims to reduce the high costs of internet connectivity, which has hindered the proliferation of public Wi-Fi hotspots in India.
Long unwinding occurs when investors sell off stocks they've held for a significant time, either to secure gains or because they expect the market to decline.
In honor of Taylor Swift's triumphant European tour, Travis Kelce sent her a lavish bouquet of roses and treats. His gift, which emphasized their close bond, came after Swift had a rough week due to unforeseen issues during her concerts.
Labour and employment secretary Sumita Dawra chaired the 7th meeting of the task force on Friday to firm up the report which is expected to provide strategic advice on removing barriers and challenges faced by women in accessing employment and lay out a roadmap to enhance women workforce participation rate in India which is pegged at 37%.
Vivek Ramaswamy, a former GOP presidential candidate, paid a sudden visit to the DNC 2024's final day, a little while before Kamala Harris got up on the stage to deliver one of her best speeches of all times, while accepting her nomination for the US Presidential Election 2024.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde affirmed the success of the 'Majhi Ladki Bahin' scheme, which offers financial aid to women. He responded to opposition criticisms and promised potential benefits expansion. Deputy CM Fadnavis emphasized the scheme's impact on family finances. The program also distributed certificates to beneficiaries and included discussions with the Maratha community.
The Centre sanctioned Rs 40 crore for flood relief in Tripura, as announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Eleven NDRF teams, Army columns, and IAF helicopters have been deployed to assist. The floods affected 17 lakh people and 65,500 are in relief camps. Although rains decreased, many areas remain inundated.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president J P Nadda met with Jammu and Kashmir leaders to narrow down candidates for the assembly polls. Key BJP members, including Ravinder Raina and Devender Singh Rana, attended the meeting. The elections will occur in three phases in September and October, with vote counting on October 4.
India has invested approximately USD 13 billion in the space sector in the last decade, resulting in a significant contribution of USD 60 billion to the GDP. This has led to the creation of 4.7 million jobs and a boost in the revenues of the space sector. The country aims to achieve further milestones such as commissioning the Bharatiya Antariksha Station and landing Indian astronauts on the Moon. The government's supportive policies and initiatives are fostering a conducive environment for private companies to thrive in the space industry... Читать дальше...
The Peak XV Partners and Orios Venture Partners-backed company has not paid staff salaries for the last few months. Last month it had laid 20% of its staff. Cofounder Aniruddha Sen told employees in an email that the company has run out of funds.
Disney+ Hotstar launched 4K streaming for select matches of the Premier League 2024/25 season for premium subscribers in India. Starting with Manchester United vs. Fulham on August 17, the platform will broadcast over 100 games in 4K. The season runs from August to May with both weekend and midweek fixtures.
Jewellery retailer Bluestone mopped up Rs 900 crore in a financing round. This round more than doubled the initial public offering (IPO)-bound firm’s valuation to Rs 8,100 crore. The firm is expected to file the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the stock market regulator later this year.
The second richest person in the world, Jeff Bezos, has allegedly purchased a fourth private aircraft, which comes with an outrageous $80 million price tag.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray opposed a Bombay High Court order but said the MVA had canceled its proposed Maharashtra bandh on Saturday in response to a sexual abuse case in Thane. Instead, opposition members will protest with black bands tied around their mouths across the state.
The trainer aircraft that disappeared after taking off from Jamshedpur remains missing despite ongoing search efforts in Chandil dam. The bodies of the pilot and trainee were recovered and handed over to their families. An Indian Navy team is still searching the dam's reservoir for the aircraft's wreckage.
Financial markets already overwhelmingly expect a fresh rate cut next month, but policymakers have been circumspect on their next move after the central bank was criticised by some for too overtly committing itself before its first rate cut back in June. A raft of figures on growth, wages and prices in recent weeks has started to sway them and many are increasingly open to discussing their views, arguing that conditions laid out for a cut are being fulfilled.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the registration of Margdarshak Financial Services Ltd due to high net NPAs and defaults on repayment. The Lucknow-based NBFC-MFI failed to maintain required funds and capital ratio. Facing cash flow issues and defaults, it raised doubts on its ability to continue. RBI also penalized NDX P2P Pvt Ltd and Innofin Solutions Pvt Ltd for non-compliance with digital lending guidelines.
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin communicated with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant about ongoing clashes on the Israel-Lebanon border and potential escalations involving Iran and affiliated groups. Austin reaffirmed U.S. support for Israel's security and updated on efforts towards a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release.
Reacher season 2 release date on DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K is nearing. Reacher season 3 will also premiere next year.
NITI Aayog formed four committees to develop guidelines on carbon dioxide standards, storage, transportation, and utilization as India aimed for net zero emissions by 2070. At a workshop with US experts, discussions centered around the regulatory framework and technical aspects of CCUS technologies for decarbonizing key industries like steel and cement.