Severe flooding has struck Central Europe due to torrential rains, heavily impacting the Czech Republic. Authorities declared top-level flood warnings across nearly 90 locations, prompting mass evacuations and widespread power outages. The situation remains critical in Poland and Austria, where fatalities have been reported. Meteorologists caution that conditions could deteriorate further with more heavy...
Read MoreIndia A clinched a victory over India D by 186 runs in the Duleep Trophy match at Anantapur. Ricky Bhui’s century delayed the result, but spinners Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian sealed the win. Bhui scored 113 off 195 balls. With six points, India A stays in the title race and will next face...
Read MoreThe Enforcement Directorate seized more than 200 answer scripts from Arpita Bera’s home, linked to former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh. This is part of a probe into financial misconduct at the college. Authorities also confiscated property-related documents belonging to Ghosh.
Read MoreThe BJP-led NDA government is set to implement ‘one nation, one election’ within its current tenure. Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored the necessity of this reform in his Independence Day address. A high-level panel has recommended starting with simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and state assemblies, followed by synchronised local body polls.
Read MoreVietnam’s economic growth in 2024 may decline by 0.15% due to Typhoon Yagi, which caused $1.63 billion in damages to infrastructure and agriculture. Planning and Investment Minister Nguyen Chi Dung reported that GDP growth rates for the third and fourth quarters could decrease significantly as a result of the storm’s impact.
Read MorePrime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains for Bihar on Sunday. These trains will operate on the Tatanagar-Patna, Bhagalpur-Howrah, Gaya-Howrah routes, and Deoghar-Varanasi route passing through Bihar. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar attended the event virtually along with other officials. This marks a significant improvement in modern rail travel...
Read MoreIndia’s foreign exchange reserves have climbed to a record USD 689.235 billion, increasing by USD 66 billion this year. The Reserve Bank of India oversees these reserves to ensure market stability and curb rupee depreciation, leading to reduced currency volatility and greater investor confidence in Indian assets.
Read MoreSenior Congress leader Bharat Singh Solanki announced that the party will release its manifesto for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections within two days. He criticized the BJP’s unfulfilled promises and expressed confidence in a Congress-National Conference alliance victory. The elections are set to occur in three phases, with results to be declared on...
Read MoreDonald Trump recently spread a debunked rumour about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, causing controversy. The city has seen a significant influx of Haitians due to job opportunities and instability in Haiti. Local officials are addressing the challenges posed by this growing community and requesting federal support.
Read MoreICRA ESG Ratings Limited has assigned its inaugural ESG rating to InCred Financial Services, a non-banking financial company. This rating assists investors in assessing non-financial risks and opportunities, facilitating more informed investment decisions. It represents a pivotal move towards promoting sustainable and responsible investing practices in India.
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