Day: July 25, 2024

Bengaluru CEO Proposes Novel Solution to the City’s Traffic Woes

Manish Kumar

The rapid transformation of Bengaluru into India’s IT hub has brought a significant influx of workers, straining the city’s infrastructure, especially its roads. Daily traffic congestion has become a nightmare for residents, with the city’s infrastructure struggling to keep up with the growing population. Serial entrepreneur Paras Chopra, CEO of a Bengaluru-based company, has proposed an innovative solution inspired by a practice from Beijing. In a post on the social media platform X, Chopra shared a screenshot of a news article explaining how Beijing commuters can pay for a ‘rescue’…

PM Modi to Visit Kargil War Memorial on July 26 for Vijay Diwas’ 25th Anniversary

Manish Kumar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ladakh on July 26 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, an official announced. Lieutenant Governor Brig (Retd) B D Mishra reviewed the arrangements for the Prime Minister’s visit during a meeting at the Lt Governor’s secretariat. The grand celebrations marking the ‘Rajat Jyanti’ of India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil War will take place in Drass, Kargil district, from July 24 to 26. Lt Governor Mishra confirmed that Prime Minister Modi will attend the anniversary celebrations at the Kargil…

Farmer Delegation Reminds Rahul Gandhi of MSP Promise; He Vows to Pressure Government

Manish Kumar

A 12-member delegation of farm union leaders from various states met with Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, at the Parliament House on Wednesday. The delegation sought a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for their crops, a long-standing demand. Gandhi assured the farm leaders, who represented Sayunkt Kisan Morcha (non-political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, that the INDIA bloc would put pressure on the government to secure this legal guarantee. He stated that discussions would be held with INDIA bloc leaders and all possibilities, including moving…

Global Athletes to Attend Upcoming Kashmir Marathon: L-G Manoj Sinha

Manish Kumar

The Lieutenant-Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, has announced the hosting of a marathon event for both international and domestic athletes in Srinagar on October 20. This event is part of the administration’s ongoing efforts to boost tourism and reshape Kashmir’s image from a conflict zone to a prime tourist destination. In a press conference held at the Kashmir International Convention Centre, L-G Sinha unveiled the logo and website for the marathon. He emphasized that the marathon is designed to harness and expand the tourism potential of the region.…

India to Simplify GST Rate Regime in Coming Months

Manish Kumar

India plans to streamline its Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate structure in the upcoming months, according to Sanjay Agarwal, chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). “Too many rates in goods and services tax are leading to classification disputes, and that needs to be resolved,” Agarwal stated in an interview on Wednesday. He emphasized the necessity of addressing these issues to enhance the efficiency of the tax system. The government is considering a reduction in the number of GST slabs from the current four to…

Shah Rukh Khan Honoured with Gold Coins by Grevin Museum in Paris

Manish Kumar

Shah Rukh Khan, the iconic actor from ‘Jawan,’ has received an extraordinary honor from the Grevin Museum in Paris. He is now the first Indian actor to have his image featured on specially crafted gold coins. This unique recognition, bestowed by the museum’s Grevin Glasse branch, marks a significant milestone in his illustrious career. Unique Honor from Grevin Museum The Grevin Museum, located on the Grands Boulevards in Paris, is renowned for its wax statues of famous personalities. This time, they have gone a step further by creating gold coins…

India Secures Strategic Terminal at Bangladesh’s Mongla Port, Outmanoeuvring China

Manish Kumar

India has clinched the rights to operate a terminal at Bangladesh’s Mongla port, situated in the Indian Ocean. This is a significant boost for India’s maritime strategy, particularly as it seeks to counter China’s expanding influence in the region. Previously, India secured rights to the Chabahar port in Iran and the Sittwe port in Myanmar. China has made substantial investments in port infrastructure from Gwadar in Pakistan to Djibouti in East Africa. Despite previous efforts, India’s progress with Chabahar and Sittwe has been slow, primarily due to geopolitical and security…

Nepal’s Aviation Safety Crisis: A Detailed Look at Major Plane Crashes Since 2000

Manish Kumar

Nepal’s aviation sector has faced a series of tragic incidents over the years, reflecting a deep-rooted problem in aviation safety. The recent crash of a Saurya Airlines plane at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu has tragically brought this issue back into the spotlight. This crash, which resulted in the deaths of 17 passengers and left one survivor, is a stark reminder of the country’s ongoing aviation safety challenges. The incident is part of a broader pattern of serious aviation accidents in Nepal, which have claimed nearly 350 lives since…

J&K Kupwara Encounter: Terrorist Neutralized, Soldier Succumbs, Ongoing Gunfight

Manish Kumar

In Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, an encounter between security forces and terrorists resulted in the death of a soldier and one terrorist. The operation continues as the situation remains tense. Encounter Details On Tuesday, specific intelligence about terrorist presence in the Kowut area of Kupwara led to a joint search operation by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police. The operation, which started on July 23, aimed to neutralize the threat in the region. The Srinagar-based Chinar Corps stated that on July 24, vigilant troops noticed suspicious…

Harris Leads Trump 44% to 42% in New Poll After Biden Bows Out

Manish Kumar

Vice President Kamala Harris has taken a slight lead over Republican Donald Trump, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. Harris leads Trump 44% to 42%, a narrow two-percentage-point margin. This comes after President Joe Biden ended his re-election campaign and endorsed Harris as the Democratic nominee. Poll Comparisons The recent poll shows a shift from the previous week when Biden faced a two-point deficit against Trump. Harris and Trump were tied at 44% in a July 15-16 poll, and Trump led by one percentage point in a July 1-2 poll.…