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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer have affirmed their strong commitment to collective efforts aimed at achieving a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. PM Modi's day-long State visit to Austria marks the first such visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 41 years. In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, the leaders underscored the importance of any resolution being in line with international law and the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter.
Actor George Clooney, known for his significant Hollywood fundraising for Democrats, stated on Wednesday that President Joe Biden has undergone a noticeable change since winning the White House in 2020. Clooney suggested that Biden should reconsider his bid for re-election. Earlier in June, Clooney co-hosted a high-profile fundraiser for Biden in downtown Los Angeles, just weeks before the 81-year-old president faced challenges during a debate with Republican former President Donald Trump.
Over the past 24 hours, Uttar Pradesh has witnessed severe flood impacts affecting more than 600 villages across 12 districts, as reported by officials from the state's relief department on Wednesday. Tragically, 19 lives were lost in rain-related incidents during this period. Lightning strikes claimed the lives of 16 individuals, while two drowned. Additionally, one fatality was reported due to a snakebite. Officials noted that Uttar Pradesh experienced an average rainfall of 30 mm during this timeframe.
Twenty-two lives have been lost in rain-related incidents in Himachal Pradesh, and the state has incurred a loss of Rs 172 crore in the two weeks since the monsoon onset on June 27, officials reported on Wednesday.
Among the deceased, eight drowned, six fell from a height, four were electrocuted, and three died of snakebite. Additionally, two people remain missing.
According to the State Emergency Operation Centre, five roads are closed in Mandi, four in Shimla, and three in Kangra.
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), in collaboration with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), has launched the ‘One India – One Ticket’ initiative aimed at enhancing the travel experience for Main Line Railway and Metro passengers in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) area.
According to a press release issued on Wednesday, the initiative allows passengers to book Delhi Metro QR Code-based tickets directly through the IRCTC website and mobile app. This integration marks a significant step towards simplifying travel logistics by enabling seamless ticketing across different modes of transport within the region. (Read more)
Mihir Shah, aged 24 and the main suspect in the BMW hit-and-run case that resulted in the death of Kaveri Nakhwa, has been placed in police custody until July 16 by a Mumbai court. Shah was apprehended on Tuesday after evading capture for over 72 hours following the tragic incident in Mumbai’s Worli area. The collision, which occurred early Sunday morning, claimed the life of 45-year-old Kaveri Nakhwa and left her husband, Pradeep Nakhwa, injured.
The bypolls in three assembly constituencies in Himachal Pradesh witnessed a voter turnout ranging between 63% and 75%, as reported by the state election department as of 5 pm. Nalagarh registered the highest polling percentage at 75.22%, followed by Hamirpur at 65.78% and Dehra at 63.89%.
The Meteorological Office has issued a forecast for torrential rains in north Bengal until July 13, raising concerns over potential flood-like conditions in areas already grappling with persistent heavy downpours in recent days.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has instructed the administration to closely monitor the situation and provide necessary assistance to those affected by landslides in the hills and waterlogging in low-lying areas across north Bengal.
Latest Education, Jobs Abroad News: Canada is inviting foreigners to apply for permanent residency under the Express Entry system, which allows them to live, work, and reside in a specific province or territory. The Canadian government publishes the results of the Express Entry Draw every two weeks.
Here are the latest IRCC Draw Results and the minimum cut-off score.
Siemens Limited, in collaboration with Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), has secured a substantial contract worth Rs 766 crore from the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) for the electrification of Bengaluru Metro’s Phase 2 project. This development marks a crucial step towards enhancing sustainable public transport infrastructure in the city. Read more
Mumbai's Sewri Court has sent the BMW hit-and-run accused Mihir Shah to the police custody till July 16, news agency ANI reports.
Rajasthan's Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari, responsible for the finance portfolio, presented the state budget for 2024-25 in the assembly. Earlier, on February 8, she had introduced a Vote on Account (Interim Budget). Leading up to the budget presentation, industry stakeholders urged the state government to focus on growth and investment-oriented measures.
Read More: Rajasthan Finance Minister Diya Kumari presents state Budget for FY25 – Key takeaways
In June, Tata Motors topped car sales charts once more with the Tata Punch leading the pack. Additionally, Tata Motors celebrated a milestone of 2 million SUVs on the roads, featuring classic models like the Sierra and Safari, alongside newer additions like the Punch, Nexon, Harrier, and the latest Safari.
Read More Here: Tata Nexon EV and Punch EV get discounts in July 2024
The Supreme Court on Wednesday held that West Bengal’s challenge against the Centre over the filing of FIRs in matters pertaining to the state by the Central Bureau of Investigation despite the revocation of general consent by its government was maintainable. The court has fixed August 13 as the next date of hearing for framing of issues. (Read More)
Land transactions examined in at least 25 villages located in Ayodhya and nearby districts of Gonda and Basti falling in the 15-km radius of the Ram Temple and show a sharp rise of up to 30 per cent since the Supreme Court’s November 2019 verdict in the Ram Janmabhoomi case, reports The Indian Express. (Read More)
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has released the Karnataka SSLC Supply Result 2024 today, July 10, 2024. Students can now check their Class 10 exam results on the official Karnataka results website at karresults.nic.in.
An Indian Express report says that the Adani Group has emerged as a significant buyer of real estate in Ayodhya. Homequest Infraspace, a subsidiary established last year, recently acquired 1.4 hectares of agricultural land in Majha Jamthara. (Read More)
According to ICRA, domestic air passenger traffic in June 2024 increased by 6.3% compared to the previous year and showed a significant 10.4% rise from pre-pandemic levels. The agency also noted a 7% year-on-year increase for domestic airlines, though there was a 3% decline compared to May of the previous year. The report suggests that the upward trend in air passenger traffic is expected to persist, despite domestic airlines projecting a net loss of Rs 3,000-4,000 crore for the fiscal year ending March 2025, aligning with trends observed in the previous year. Read more
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather advisory predicting widespread rainfall across various parts of India in the upcoming days. Northeastern and adjoining eastern regions are anticipated to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall, with isolated instances of extremely heavy falls expected over the next 2-3 days, gradually decreasing thereafter. Furthermore, IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next 5 days in regions including Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and Coastal Karnataka. Central India, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh are also likely to experience significant rainfall during this period, according to the IMD's latest statement.
Train services on the Konkan Railway route faced disruption again on Wednesday morning due to waterlogging inside a tunnel at Pernem in Goa. This led to the cancellation and diversion of several trains, according to officials. The issue began affecting train operations since 2:35 pm on Tuesday when water started seeping into the tunnel on the Madure-Pernem section, reported Baban Ghatge, Deputy General Manager of Konkan Railway Corporation (KRCL).
Latest from Investing Abroad: US stock futures were slightly changed on Wednesday as investors assessed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate and prepared for his hearing before the House later today.
Yesterday, Powell's testimony was before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and today all eyes are on Powell's testament before the U.S. House Financial Services Committee.
Here's what Powell said during the July 9 testament about the latest US CPI data, interest rates, the economy, and unemployment in the American economy.
Indian Railways on Tuesday introduced a special train service connecting Jabalpur and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to facilitate the increased influx of pilgrims for the Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage.
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Muslim women can seek alimony from their husband after divorce.