Month: July 2024

Meta Rolls Out ‘Verified Subscription’ Plans In India

July 17, 2024 admin

Meta today introduced verified subscription plans for businesses in India. Mumbai: Meta today introduced verified subscription plans for businesses on Facebook and Instagram in India. The Meta Verified for businesses will offer them with a verified badge, enhanced account support, impersonation protection, and additional features to support discovery and connection. The plan starts at as…

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On Amit Mishra’s “Will Naveen-Ul-Haq Ever Respect Virat Kohli” Remark, Afghan Star’s Fiery Response

July 17, 2024 admin

Veteran Indian spinner Amit Mishra dropped a few bombs during a podcast, as he shared details from some of the most controversial incidents in Indian cricket. Mishra shared the inside details from the Virat Kohli vs Naveen-ul-Haq battle during Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, revealing how the Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter abused the…

Sports

Amid Huge Row, Karnataka Pauses Bill For Reservation In Private Sector Firms

July 17, 2024 admin

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah (File). Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has paused, and will further study, a bill directing private firms in the state to reserve jobs for Kannadigas. The bill, cleared Monday, requires firms in India’s IT capital to prioritise local hires for 70 per cent of non-management roles and 50 per cent of management-level…

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Madras High Court’s Big Rebuke To Probe Agency In Illegal Sand Mining Row

July 17, 2024 admin

Chennai: The Madras High Court has reprimanded the Enforcement Directorate for overstepping bounds while investigating illegal sand mining in Tamil Nadu and neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. A bench of Justice MS Ramesh and Justice Sunder Mohan pointed out the federal agency could not claim jurisdiction since mining, illegal or otherwise, is not listed as a scheduled…

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6 Killed, 30 Rescued After Fire At China Shopping Centre: Report

July 17, 2024 admin

The rescue teams are continuing search and rescue: Report Beijing: A fire at a shopping centre in southwestern China killed at least six people on Wednesday, state media reported, with 30 others rescued from the blaze. “Six people have been killed at the moment. The rescue teams are continuing search and rescue,” state broadcaster CCTV…

World

West Indies Announce Playing XI For Second Test Against England

July 17, 2024 admin

Windies Cricket on Wednesday announced the playing eleven of the Caribbeans for their upcoming second Test match against England at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, starting July 18. The Caribbeans made no changes to their playing eleven and will be coming into the second Test with four pacers and two spinners. West Indies are…

Sports

ADB retains 7% GDP growth estimate for India this fiscal

July 17, 2024 admin

India’s GDP growth is expected to be 7% this year with inflation averaging 4.6%, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said in its Asia Development Outlook July report on Tuesday. The Bank also retained its projections for 2025-26, reckoning that GDP will rise 7.2% and retail price rise will average 4.5% next year. The Bank also left…

Business

Government Should Rationalise Customs Duty In Budget: Indian Chamber Of Commerce

July 17, 2024 admin

Indian Chamber of Commerce has suggested the government to rationalise customs duties. New Delhi: The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has suggested the government to rationalise customs duties in various sectors including steel, solar battery, aluminum, and lithium cells in a bid to boost domestic manufacturing. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the…

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Toddler Mauled To Death By Pack Of Stray Dogs In Hyderabad: Police

July 17, 2024 admin

An 18-month-old boy was mauled to death by a pack of stray dogs in Hyderabad. (Representational) Hyderabad: In another horrific incident, an 18-month-old boy was mauled to death by a pack of stray dogs in Hyderabad, police said today. The incident occurred in the Jawahar Nagar area on Tuesday night when the boy was playing…

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Olympics 2024: Full List Of All Indian Athletes And Disciplines At Paris Games

July 17, 2024 admin

Paris Olympics 2024 is all set to kick off on July 26. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Wednesday announced that 117 athletes, including seven reserves, will be part of India’s contingent at the Games. While stars like Neeraj Chopra, PV Sindhu, Nikhat Zareen, Mirabai Chanu and Vinesh Phogat will be seen competing…

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