NEWS DIGEST to start the DAY – 31 Jul – 5 Mins read
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- Olympics 2024 Highlights, Day 4: Manu Bhaker-Sarabjot Singh Clinch Bronze, Archer Bhajan Shines
- Wayanad: Death Count In Landslides Reaches 143, Rescue Ops On; Several families have reported that their loved ones remain untraceable; Indian Army deployed 300 personnel; Kerala recorded 372 mm rainfall in 24 hrs before 3 landslides hit Wayanad in 4 hours
- Warming Of Arabian Sea Linked To Wayanad Landslides, Says Climate Scientist; Nonstop Rain, Mudslides Making Region Unstable; bridge has collapsed between the two spots
- Heavy Military Fortifications Near China’s Now Complete Pangong Lake Bridge; bridge cut the travel distance between both banks by 50-100KMs, or several hours in travel time
- Lok Sabha Approves ₹ 48.21 Lakh Crore Union Budget For 2024-25; IOC Net Profit Drops 81% In Q1 On Low Refining Margin, Fuel Under-Recoveries; India-Made Telecom Equipment Now Being Exported To More Than 100 Nations
- India’s Most Advanced Nuclear Reactor Approaches Finish Line; development now marks the use of plutonium as a nuclear fuel and more importantly the first steps at using thorium as an atomic energy source
- Microsoft and Indian startup FluxGen have come up with a software solution to reduce water usage and detect leaks and wastage as several regions in India grapple with their worst water crises in recorded history
- Renowned Cyber Lawyer Becomes Prey to WhatsApp Scam, Loses Rs 93 Lakh; Police Probe Case; The victim of the fraud is a senior counsel representing central agencies, including Customs and the NIA
- 1.4 Lakh Startups Created 15.5 Lakh Jobs’: Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi Top The List; The states or UT with lowest No of startups include Lakshadweep (3), Sikkim (11), Ladakh (16)
- Top global brands like Marks & Spencer, Walmart and Pepco may boost India sourcing after import duty relief; REC arm hands over NERGS-I Power Transmission project to Techno Electric; Hinduja Group ready to pay Rs 2,750Cr now for Reliance Capital resolution, files intervention application before NCLT
- City gas cos pin hopes on CNG 2-wheelers to ride over EV threat; JSW joins the race to buy CK Birla’s flagship Orient Cement; Honda’s two-wheel Indian rivals leave it in the dust; Singular packs (yesteryear SMS/voice/data-only packs) unlikely to benefit telcos, users says Industry executives – such plans already exist for various durations
- Air India may carve out separate cargo entity with dedicated freighters; SpiceJet delays June salaries, says disbursing in ‘phased way’; Snag in signalling system at CSMT hits suburban services on Central Railway
- Kamala Harris’ “Say It To My Face” Dare To Donald Trump After He Calls Her “Crazy”; KH Gaining Ground On Trump In 6 Of 7 Swing States; Trump Security Was Unaware Of Gunman Until Shots Fired: Secret Service; KH Launches $50MN Ad Blitz In US Presidential Race
- Gaza Health Ministry Declares Palestinian Territory “Polio Epidemic Area; US Carries Out Strike In Iraq Amid Middle East Tensions; “Gross Violation Of International Law”: Russia On Israeli Strike On Lebanon; Israel Assault On Khan Yonuis Killed 300 Since July 22; Israel Says Hezbollah Commander Fuad Shukr Killed In South Beirut Strike
- Disgusting’: Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei Slams Olympic Opening Event Over ‘Insult To Jesus’ Amid Drag Show Row; Gadkari Attends Iran President’s Oath Ceremony, Conveys PM Modi’s Good Wishes
- Air Canada Flight Cancelled After Crew Member’s Meltdown Over Passenger’s Blanket Request due to excessive air conditioning, which enraged the flight attendant
- Meta To Pay $1.4BN To Settle Texas Lawsuit Over Facial Recognition technology to collect biometric data of millions of Texans without their consent
- Las Vegas woman has reunited with her pet chihuahua, Gzmo, who went missing 9yrs ago. The surprise came in the form of an email, sending Judith Monarrez to her knees in tears
- India Clinch Thriller Against Sri Lanka in Super Over to Complete Whitewash of Neighbours
- Child Safety Over Big Tech Greed’: US Senate Passes Bill Protecting Kids From Dangerous Online Content
- Today’s Word – Farrago – A confused mixture
