Month: July 2024

Bolivia’s economic crisis fuels distrust in government amid debates over ‘failed’ coup

July 2, 2024 admin

Signs reading “I’m buying dollars” line the doors of Víctor Vargas’s shoe shop in the heart of Bolivia’s biggest city, a desperate attempt to keep his family business alive. Just a few years ago, Mr. Vargas, 45, would unlock the doors at 8 a.m. to a crush of customers already waiting to buy tennis shoes…

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Who Is Rishi Shah, Indian-American Jailed For Rs 8,300 Crore Fraud In US

July 2, 2024 admin

Rishi Shah, the co-founder of Outcome Health, was indicted on over 12 counts of fraud. New Delhi: Rishi Shah, an Indian-American businessman, has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for a Rs 8,300 crore ($1 billion) fraud involving his advertising startup. The fraud scheme deceived high-profile investors such as Goldman Sachs…

World

Rohit Sharma’s Mother Breaks Internet With “Brother On His Side” Post, Featuring Virat Kohli

July 2, 2024 admin

Rohit Sharma’s mother, Purnima, gave fans another reason to cherish his bond with Virat Kohli. As India lifted the T20 World Cup 2024 title, beating South Africa in the final, Rohit and Virat announced their retirement from the T20 international format. The iconic duo, who have been playing alongside each other for more…

Sports

T20 World Cup 2024: From best bowling average to most boundaries, a look at records broken

July 2, 2024 admin

India captain Rohit Sharma poses for a picture with the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2024 trophy at a beach, in Barbados on July 1, 2024. | Photo Credit: ANI The first T20 World Cup featuring 20 Teams will go down in history for several reasons. The tournament ended with Team India ending their ICC…

Sports

Windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil hiked to ₹6,000 per tonne

July 2, 2024 admin

The government has hiked windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil to ₹6,000 per tonne, from ₹3,250 per tonne, with effect from Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Explained | What is windfall tax and why are countries imposing it on the energy sector right now? The tax is levied in the form of Special Additional Excise…

Business

PM Modi’s “Follow Rules” Advice To NDA MPs After Row Over Rahul Gandhi Remarks In Lok Sabha

July 2, 2024 admin

New Delhi: A day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s all-out attack on the BJP sparked a huge ruckus in Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asked MPs of the ruling NDA to follow the rules of Parliament and ensure that their behaviour on the House floor is exemplary. The Prime Minister this morning addressed…

Nation

Taliban Told To “Include Women” In Public Life At Their First UN Meet

July 2, 2024 admin

The head of the Taliban delegation said that diplomats should avoid confrontation and find other ways. Doha, Qatar: Taliban authorities were told women must be included in public life, UN Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo said on Monday as she defended a decision to sideline civil society groups at official talks in Doha. Rights organisations have strongly…

World

British Medic Peter Fouche, Who Saved Over 200 Lives In Ukraine, Dies On Frontline

July 2, 2024 admin

Peter Fouche was famous in Ukraine for saving the lives of hundreds of soldiers. The front-line combat medical worker, Peter Fouche, a volunteer from Britain who saved the lives of over 200 soldiers in Ukraine, has died, according to the BBC. Since 2022, Fouche, who hails from Fulham and formerly worked in west London as…

World

Expert Praises Joe Biden’s Wife Jill Debate After His Debate With Donald Trump

July 2, 2024 admin

First Lady Jill Biden has been fighting her husband’s battles from the front lines. Washington: Ever present by the US president’s side after his calamitous debate — and foursquare behind him as he vowed to fight on in his reelection bid — First Lady Jill Biden has been fighting her husband’s battles from the front…

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Hurricane Beryl ‘extremely dangerous’ as it gains strength in Caribbean

July 2, 2024 admin

Hurricane Beryl unleashed powerful winds over the Eastern Caribbean on July 1, downing power lines and ripping roofs from buildings, as scientists argue that climate change likely added to how quickly the unusually fierce, early storm formed. Beryl struck the southeastern Caribbean at Category 4 strength on the Saffir-Simpson five-point scale, spiraling toward the Caribbean’s…

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