NEWS- JULY25, 2024

 

 TODAYS NEWS:

1.  The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast extremely heavy rainfall over Gujarat, Konkan, Goa, and Madhya Maharashtra for the next two days. The weather department said that heavy to very heavy rainfall will continue over these regions thereafter for the next few days.

2.  The NITI Aayog meeting will be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is scheduled to take place on July 27, days after the Budget was tabled in the Parliament.

3.  The Coal and Mines Minister, G. Kishan Reddy said the government has no plan in privatising coal mines across the country. He stated this while replying to supplementaries during the Question Hour in the Lok Sabha.

4.  The Union Government clarified that there is no proposal to discontinue NEET (UG) and restore state-wise entrance examinations at present amid controversies over the medical examination. This was stated by Minister of State for Education, Dr Sukanta Majumdar in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.

5.  The Assam Cabinet has decided to repeal the Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act and Rules 1935 vide the Assam Repealing Bill 2024, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced recently.

6.  Shiv Sena, headed by Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde, is keen to contest on 126 out of the 288 seats in the upcoming assembly polls.

7.  Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has backed the Kerala government for its appointment of an IAS officer for 'matters concerning external cooperation'. He said he would see this as a purely routine focal point appointment rather than an appointment of a new position in any way that would challenge the authority of the union government.

The Pinarayi Vijayan government has given IAS officer K Vasuki, the Secretary of Labour and Skills Department, the additional charge of "the matters connected with the External Cooperation". The BJP opposed the move, saying it was "unconstitutional" and a "flagrant violation of the federal principles".

8.  Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy has asserted that he is ready to stage fast unto death in New Delhi in protest against the Central Government’s discriminatory attitude towards Telangana, concerning the allocations made in the Union budget 2024 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday.

9.  In Uttarakhand, rain continues to lash various parts of the state. Our correspondent has reported that about a hundred rural roads in the hilly areas of the state are blocked for traffic due to landslides at various places.

10.  Over 23 lakh new workers have been enrolled under Employees' State Insurance, ESI Scheme in May this year. Labour and Employment Ministry said, out of the total 23  lakh employees, more than 11 lakh employees belong to the age group of upto 25 years. The Ministry said, net enrolment of female members in May was four lakh 47 thousand.

11.  The Andhra Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday passed the Andhra Pradesh Land Titling Repeal Bill 2024 to scrap the law. It also passed the Dr YSR University of Health Sciences (Amendment) Bill, 2024, that restored the name of former chief minister N.T. Rama Rao to the varsity.

 LEGAL REPORT

1.   In a significant move to clear pending cases and promote amicable settlements, the Supreme Court will organise Special Lok Adalat from 29th July to 3rd of next month. This initiative marks a milestone in the Supreme Court's 75th year of establishment.

2.  Bihar Assembly passes a bill to curb paper leak cases and irregularities in government competitive examinations. 

3.   In Bihar, the state assembly  passed a stringent bill to curb paper leak cases, malpractices and irregularities in government competitive examinations. The Bihar Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill 2024 which proposes jail sentence from three years to 10 years and penalty up to one crore rupees in serious cases was introduced by Water Resource Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary.

4.   The Supreme Court has amended its rules related to the court's working hours. According to the amendment, the new working hours will be 10 AM to 5 PM.

5.  Observing a trust deficit between farmers and the government, the Supreme Court on Wednesday proposed the constitution of an independent committee comprising eminent persons to reach out to the protesters and address their demands. The apex court also directed Haryana and Punjab to maintain the status quo at the Shambhu border.

6.  Bilkis Bano case, the Supreme Court has dismissed a plea of two convicts out of the 11. Their plea had challenged SC's January verdict on cancelling their remission.  A two-judge bench comprising of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Sanjay Kumar disbanded the petition calling it "absolutely misconceived." It also said that the court cannot sit in a petition over which the apex court had already passed an order.

7.  Bhopal police commissioner Harinarayan Chari Mishra on Wednesday invoked relevant provisions of Indian National Security Act making it mandatory for the organisers to seek police permission to hold rallies, public meetings and demonstrations.

FINANCE

1.  Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says, out of the total two lakh 62 thousand rupees Railway budget, more than 1 lakh crore allocated for rail safety.

2.  The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has rejected the Opposition's allegation of discrimination against some states in the Union Budget.

3.  The Lok Sabha has taken up discussion on the Union Budget 2024-2025. The House is also taking up discussion on Budget of Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir for 2024-2025 simultaneously.

4.  The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has tightened the framework for domestic money transfers in order to keep track of both cash pay-in and pay-out services.

5.  CMA Bibhuti Bhusan Nayak, a veteran Cost Accountant with over 30 years of experience, has been elected as the 67th President of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) for 2024-25.

6.  The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of Krishnan Venkat Subramanian as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Federal Bank.

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

1.  Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has unveiled a commemorative stamp to honour legendary singer Mukesh on his 100th birth anniversary in New Delhi.

2.  KALKI 2898 AD ' box office collection day 27: Prabhas-led film crosses Rs 620 cr in India, Vicky Kaushal-Tripti Dimri's Bad Newz eyes Rs 40 cr.

3.  The highly successful film 'Kalki 2898 AD' has found itself in the midst of a legal controversy. Former Congress leader and Kalki Dham Peethadheeshwar Acharya Pramod Krishnam has issued a legal notice to the filmmakers and actors, accusing them of distorting religious texts and disrespecting Hindu deities.

Directed by Nag Ashwin, 'Kalki 2898 AD' is a post-apocalyptic film set in the year 2898 AD and inspired by Hindu scriptures. Despite its box office success as the highest-grossing film of the first half of 2024, the film has sparked significant backlash for its portrayal of Lord Kalki.

 

DEFENCE

1.  The body of leading seaman Sitendra Singh, who went missing after Indian warship INS Brahmaputra tipped over at the naval dockyard in Mumbai on Monday, has been recovered from the waters after intensive diving operations, the Indian Navy said.

2.  Indian Navy on Wednesday rescued an injured Chinese mariner by performing his successful medical evacuation from a bulk carrier off Mumbai.

The Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC), Mumbai, received a distress call on July 23 from bulk carrier ZHONG SHAN MEN 200 Nm (approximately 370 km) from Mumbai. The caller reported heavy blood loss due to a critical injury to the 51-year-old Chinese mariner and requested immediate evacuation.

3.  Indian Army deploys 500 Para Forces commandos to neutralise over 50 Pakistani terrorists in Jammu. the Indian Army is strategically readjusting its forces based on recent intelligence assessments and evolving security needs.

4.  The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday successfully flight-tested the second phase of its Ballistic Missile Defence System, which is capable of defending against hostile missiles with a range of 5,000 km.

The missile defence system was tested at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha, and it fully met all the trial objectives.

5.  The government has decided to reserve 10 per cent of vacancies in the Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles for ex-Agniveers, the Rajya Sabha was informed Wednesday.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

1.  The Bangladesh government officially registered its protest with New Delhi against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s recent statement offering ‘shelter to helpless people’ fleeing from the violence-hit neighbouring country.

2.  Amid an escalating unrest in Bangladesh, over 300 Indian students crossed the northeastern borders till now. Protests have surged across the country, resulting in over 100 deaths as students clashed with security forces and pro-government activists over the controversial reintroduction of reservation in government jobs.

3.  UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has arrived in India on his first official visit after assuming office.

WORLD NEWS

1.  In Nepal, a small plane belonging to the Saurya Airline carrying 19 passengers caught fire during takeoff in the capital city, Kathmandu, on Wednesday. 18 dead of 19 aboard Saurya Airlines plane.

2.  Myanmar’s acting President has taken medical leave and transferred his duties to Military Chief Min Aung Hlaing.

3.  Azerbaijan's COP29 has announced the Climate Finance Action Fund (CFAF), funded by fossil fuel producers, to support green projects and help nations meet the 1.5°C target from November 11 to 22 this year.  

SPORTS

1.  WOMENS ASIA CUP T20, 2024 : Jul 19 - Jul 28

 11th Match, Group B

Wednesday, 24 Jul 2024

Dambulla, Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium

Bangladesh-women

BANW: 191-2 (20)

Vs

Malaysia-women

MLYW: 77-8 (20)

Bangladesh Women won by 114 runs

 

 12th Match, Group B   Dambulla International Stadium

Thailand-women

THAIW: 93-7 (20)

Sri-lanka-women

SLW: 94-0 (11.3)

Sri Lanka Women won by 10 wkts

2.  Six-time Grand Slam winner and former World No. 1 in women’s doubles Sania Mirza, six-time World Champion and Olympic bronze medallist MC Mary Kom and actor Rannvijay Singha have joined ‘Play Sports’ as brand ambassadors.

3.  The 2024 Summer Olympics officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad  and officially branded as Paris 2024, is an ongoing international multi-sport event scheduled to take place from 24 July to 11 August 2024 in France, with the Opening Ceremony taking place on July 26. Paris is the main host city, with events held at 16 other cities spread across Metropolitan France, plus one subsite in Tahiti, French Polynesia.

 

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