Kamala Harris will accept the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination on the final day of the Democratic National Convention. Harris will outline her vision for the future and counter Donald Trump’s policies. The day’s events include speeches from leaders like Gretchen Whitmer, Roy Cooper, Al Sharpton, and a performance by Pink. The program starts at...
Read MoreThe Bombay High Court censured the state for its delayed response to the sexual assault of two minor girls at a Badlapur school. The court questioned the police for their inaction and demanded to know why the second victim’s statement had not been recorded and why no action had been taken against the school.
Read MoreResident doctors in major hospitals, including AIIMS, called off an 11-day strike after the Supreme Court urged them to resume duties and focus on patient care. The court promised to address their safety concerns and protect healthcare workers, influencing the doctors’ decision to return to work starting Friday morning.
Read MoreThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has directed food businesses and e-commerce players to stop using ‘A1’ and ‘A2’ labels on milk products, calling them misleading. Current regulations do not recognize this beta-casein protein differentiation. Companies are given six months to exhaust pre-printed labels, with no extensions allowed.
Read MoreWyndham Hotels & Resorts, an American hospitality major, aims to capitalize on India’s highway infrastructure development by setting up budget and mid-scale hotels along highways. The company sees potential in road travel and plans to increase its presence in India from 60 to 150 hotels by 2025, focusing on affordability and accessibility.
Read MoreBengal CM Mamata Banerjee has urged PM Narendra Modi for special fast-track courts to address sexual violence, emphasizing trial conclusion within 15 days. She called for stringent central legislation for women’s safety. Her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, stressed the need for an anti-rape law, highlighting the alarming frequency of rapes and demanding stricter punishments.
Read MoreIndian intelligence has dismantled an al-Qaida-inspired module set to launch terror attacks. Twelve individuals were arrested, including Dr. Ishtiyaq Ahmed, a key AQIS figure, in operations across several states. Arms and ammunition were seized, and a training camp neutralised, but one operative escaped. This module is connected to a previously disrupted 2016 AQIS module.
Read MoreAuthorities in Ayodhya demolished a multi-storey shopping complex owned by Moeed Khan, an SP functionary arrested for allegedly gang-raping a 12-year-old. This action follows the demolition of another illegal property owned by him. The victim had undergone a court-sanctioned abortion, and DNA tests are now underway for evidence collection.
Read MoreWest Bengal and Karnataka oppose plans to reduce GST slabs from the current four, as discussions on rate changes for sectors like health insurance, online gaming, and beverages continue. More deliberations are expected before final decisions. The GST Council will address these concerns in its September 9 meeting.
Read MoreA passenger on an Indigo Airlines flight asked about several charges on his ticket, notably the ‘Cute charge’. Indigo explained this fee, known as the Common User Terminal Equipment charge, covers amenities such as escalators and metal detectors at airports. The passenger’s post received over 2 million views on social media.
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