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Delhi faced major disruptions at its airport on Wednesday, July 31, as adverse weather conditions caused at least 10 flight diversions between 7:30 PM and 8:00 PM, according to sources.
Read More: Delhi Rains: At least 10 flights diverted at Delhi Airport amid heavy rainfall, several areas waterlogged
Information technology giant Infosys has been issued a notice by the Directorate General of GST Intelligence for alleged tax evasion exceeding Rs 32,000 crore.
Read More: Infosys: GST Intelligence alleges Rs 32,000 Crore tax evasion – What’s at Stake?
The Prime Minister of Vietnam, Pham Minh Chinh, has called for a significant boost in economic cooperation with India, aiming for US$20 billion in bilateral trade. This ambitious target was highlighted during the Vietnam-India Business Forum, organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) and the Embassy of Vietnam. Prime Minister Chinh emphasized Vietnam’s desire for enhanced collaboration in sectors such as infrastructure, digital technology, and pharmaceuticals.
Read More: India’s growing economic ties with Vietnam: A path to $20 billion trade
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the results for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). Aspiring teachers who appeared for the exam can check their results using their application number and date of birth on the official website – ctet.nic.in.
Read More: CTET Result 2024: CBSE declared CTET results at ctet.nic.in – Here’s direct link, how to check
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari wrote to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday, requesting the withdrawal of the 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on life and medical insurance premiums. In his letter, Gadkari highlighted the concerns raised by the Nagpur Division Life Insurance Corporation Employees Union, which had submitted a memorandum addressing issues in the insurance industry.
Read More: Nitin Gadkari urges FM Sitharaman to withdraw 18% GST on life and medical insurance premiums
The India-MERCOSUR trade agreement has served as a crucial platform for economic engagement between India and MERCOSUR member countries. With Uruguay presiding over the bloc until December 2024, a significant meeting is scheduled for the end of August in Montevideo to discuss the expansion of the agreement.
Read More: India-MERCOSUR Trade Agreement: Strengthening Ties with Uruguay
The Director of Ladakh India Meteorological Department (IMD), Sonam Lotus, has expressed concern over the sudden surge in temperature in the region. According to reports, Leh recorded a maximum temperature of 30.5 degrees Celsius on July 30, marking a notable increase in temperature that has raised alarm bells.
Royal Enfield will be launching an updated iteration of Classic 350 on August 12. The Chennai-based bikemaker has confirmed the same by sending us a block-your-date invite for the same.
Shares of Torrent Power surged over 18% on Wednesday, reaching a record high of Rs 1,898, following the company’s June quarter earnings report released after market hours on Tuesday.
Read more: Torrent Power surges 18% to record highs; Here’s what driving the rally
A group of civil services aspirants has initiated an indefinite hunger strike in Delhi’s Old Rajinder Nagar area, demanding action following the tragic death of three students in the flooded basement of Rau’s IAS Study Circle. The protest, which has been ongoing for three days, has seen participation from over 400 students, despite heavy police presence.
After updating the Roadster a few weeks ago, Yezdi has now launched the updated Adventure with prices starting at Rs 2.10 lakh and going up to Rs 2.20 lakh (ex-showroom).
Delhi minister Atishi on Wednesday announced that the AAP government will introduce a law to regulate coaching centres in the capital following the tragic death of three civil service aspirants who drowned in the basement of a coaching centre in Old Rajinder Nagar.
US Vice President Kamala Harris has challenged Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump to meet her on the debate stage, calling him out for "pulling out" of a previously agreed-upon debate in November.
Harris made the remarks while addressing a crowd in Georgia, saying Trump had earlier stated he would likely debate her in September but later backed out.
Read more: 'Meet me on stage, say it to my face': Kamala Harris challenges Donald Trump for debate
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in its latest weather bulletin has predicted that isolated extremely heavy rainfall will occur in Tamil Nadu and Kerala today. It has also issued a red alert for Coastal Karnataka and South interior Karnataka.
At least 151 people have died and about 186 others were injured, even as rescue operations continue, after a series of landslides hit Kerala’s Wayanad district amid heavy rain on Tuesday. The landslides hit several areas in the district, including Mundakkai, Attamala, Chooralmala and Kunhome, Reuters reported.
Read more: Wayanad landslides: 151 killed, nearly 200 injured after landslides ‘wipe out’ entire area
Tragedy struck Kerala’s Wayanad district on Tuesday as a series of landslides hit the hilly areas near Meppadi, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. At least 144 bodies have been recovered so far, while 200 people have sustained injuries, with many of them getting treated in hospitals.
According to The Indian Express report, one survivor, Sudarshan, recounted the harrowing experience of waking up to the sound of gushing water and finding his house destroyed by logs of wood and rocks, with the ground floor submerged in slush.
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh and one of his bodyguards were killed after his residence was targeted in Tehran, as confirmed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Iranian state media reported. The IRGC’s Public Relations Department stated that the attack occurred early Wednesday and that an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the incident.
Read more: Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran, group confirms