AAP issues whip to its members as Centre to table Delhi services bill in Raj Sabha tomorrow
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has issued a three-line whip for all its Rajya Sabha Members of Parliaments (MPs) to be present in the House on August 7 and August 8. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will move the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, in Rajya Sabha tomorrow, August 7. Key Points
India TodayAir strikes pound Sudan capital Khartoum as conflict enters second month
The fighting has spread to the western region of Darfur, but has been concentrated in the capital. The Sudanaese army has now attacked its paramilitary rivals around a hospital that witnesses said was damaged in the bombardment. Key Points
India TodayKejriwal, Akhilesh to hold joint press conference today
Kejriwal’s visit come as the INDIA bloc intensifies its campaign against the ruling NDA. AAP UP convener Sanjay Singh will also be present with Kejriwal. Key Points
Hindustan TimesMiscreants throw petrol bomb at DMK functionary's event, no casualties
Miscreants threw petrol bomb at a DMK functionary's event, where Cuddalore district MLA was also present. No casualties have been reported. Key Points
India TodayPM Modi strongly calls for reform of UN
In an address at a G7 session in Hiroshima, Modi wondered why different forums have had to deliberate on issues relating to peace and stability when the UN was formed to deal with these challenges. It is a matter of analysis, why do we have to talk about peace and stability in different forums? Why is the UN, which was started with the idea of establishing peace, not successful in preventing conflicts today? Modi asked. Key Points
Economic Times
Ensure investigating officers are present in court during hearings: HC to Delhi Police commissioner
The High Court was hearing a plea moved by a man seeking quashing of an FIR filed in a case of alleged cruelty by his estranged wife on the basis of a settlement. The court passed the order after a police officer present for the hearing failed to answer the court's queries. Key Points
The Indian ExpressTrivikrama Varma is new Police Commissioner of Visakhapatnam; AKP, ASR districts too get new police chief’s
In a significant late night development, the State Government has appointed 2005 batch IPS officer, C.M Trivikrama Varma as the new police commissioner of Visakhapatnam city. Key Points
The HinduWe are at the cusp of a very strong upcycle in earnings; 5 big themes to invest in: Paras Bothra
Paras Bothra says: “The most important thing at present is picking up companies at the right value and with a sectoral tailwind. They are structural in nature and that will help us a lot in mitigating any kind of risk which comes up in future with regards to volatility in the market. So, that is the primary thought process. ” Key Points
Economic TimesNo plans to allow business houses to promote banks: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das
Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday said the RBI does not have any plan to allow business houses to promote banks at present. Allowing corporate houses to... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaPMLA case: Delhi court extends ED custody of 3 Vivo-India executives by 1 day
The federal agency had earlier arrested four people -- mobile company Lava International's MD Hari Om Rai, Chinese national Guangwen alias Andrew Kuang, and chartered accountants Nitin Garg and Rajan Malik -- in the case. They are in judicial custody at present. The ED had filed a charge-sheet against the four in a special PMLA court in Delhi. Key Points
Economic Times
Right-wing group Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena's chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi shot dead in Jaipur
Rajasthan DGP said that 4 people entered a house where Gogamedi was present and opened fire at him. Two others were injured in the incident. Key Points
ThePrintFinancing the growth in Bharat: 4 small finance banks with upside scope of up to 38%
It might surprise many of you, ask your driver, your help at home, or the small chai shop owner how much interest he pays when he or she takes an unsecured loan taken in the private loan market. He or she might be paying four to five times more than the interest rate which any regular bank charges on an unsecured loan. That is what led to the birth of microfinance companies, now many of them are small finance banks. They are providing lending at the lowest end of the pyramid. Their interest rates were higher than normal banks would charge, but would surely much lower than what private money lenders in these parts of the country charges. That is where the opportunities are present for these small finance banks. After a phase of tough regulatory challenges, they have emerged stronger. Key Points
Economic TimesNovo Nordisk to present new data from weight-loss, diabetes trials
Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk (NOVOb.CO) said on Tuesday it will present new cardiometabolic disease data, including results from its SELECT trial, at the annual American Heart Association Scientific Sessions from Nov. 11-13. Key Points
ReutersI'm caring for my mom, who has Alzheimer's, from halfway around the world. I call her every day.
She cares for her mom with early-onset Alzheimer's from abroad and calls her daily. Even when her mom doesn't remember her, she loves their chats. Key Points
InsiderWhy India's diverse literary heritage must go national
It would not be far-fetched to speculate that many non-South Indian MPs present there would have been at a loss if asked what Silappatikaram-The Story of an Anklet-composed in the 6th century is about, much less who Kannagi and Kovalan were. Indeed, though Kalidasa composed his works in 4th century north India, many of those living in or hailing from that region today would be hard-pressed to name any of his plays or poems or quote from them either. Key Points
Economic Times
Nuh violence: Gurugram MP meets PM Modi; says, ‘If both sides had arms…’
Nuh violence: Six people have died so far and 116 arrests have been made. Monu Manesar said he did not give any provocation and was not present at the rally. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesAll five poll promises to be rolled out this fiscal, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
'We held a cabinet meeting today. We discussed all five promises thoroughly. We have decided that all five guarantees will be implemented in the present financial year,' said Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Key Points
FirstpostKanpur-Delhi flight soon! Scindia confirms new route – Know all about aviation revolution in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh has seen 145 per cent of growth in terms of airplane arrivals. In 2013-14, UP recorded 652 airplane arrivals in a week. This has gone up to 1,595 at present. Key Points
FinancialexpressUjjwala to vaccines to Vande Bharat: BJP showcases nine years of Govt
The event was attended by senior BJP leaders and several Union ministers, including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Anurag Thakur, Smriti Irani and Rajeev Chandrasekhar. Also present was national head, media, Anil Baluni. Key Points
The Indian ExpressTales and traditions: Textile heirlooms take centre stage in Delhi
Weaving together stories from the past and present generations are the works displayed at the Aina exhibition. It showcases the artistry and love that goes into creating and preserving the cherished textile pieces over the years. Key Points
Hindustan Times
Couple lifting case: SIT formed, UP police directed not to transgress jurisdiction without informing Delhi police, HC told
The HC allowed the state of UP to file a status report on the same within two weeks. The court was hearing the plea by a couple – a 21-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman – who, seeking protection against threats made by the girl's relatives, claimed that on the intervening night of February 16 and February 17, certain persons, believed to be from UP police, “lifted” them and brought them to Modi Nagar police station in Ghaziabad. Key Points
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