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US Vice President Kamala Harris has entered the 2024 presidential race following President Joe Biden's exit. As the first stepmother to become vice president, Harris is deeply involved in the lives of her stepchildren, Cole and Ella Emhoff, whom she describes as her "endless source of love and pure joy." Harris married Doug Emhoff in 2014.
Elon Musk has confirmed donating to America PAC, a super political action committee supporting Donald Trump, but stated the contributions are far less than the reported $45 million monthly. Musk clarified in tweets and on Jordan Peterson’s show that the reports are “simply not true.” The actual donation amount remains undisclosed.
Soaking dry fruits in water or milk enhances texture, digestion, and hydration. Water preserves natural nutrients without extra calories, beneficial for heart health and easier digestion. Milk enhances taste, protein, and calcium, aiding muscle and bone health, ideal for athletes and children. Choice depends on dietary preferences and restrictions. Read the article to know more.
Indian pace veteran Mohammed Shami is preparing hard for his comeback to international cricket, with "ball in his hand and obsession in his heart". Shami posted a picture of him sweating it out in the nets, making it loud and clear through his caption that he is in the process of making a fine comeback so that he can "turn the game" for India. Shami's last competitive cricket match was back in November when he played the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup final against Australia in Ahmedabad, which India lost.
A 56-year-old woman died from high temperatures and dehydration at Quail Creek State Park in Utah on Sunday, with temperatures reaching 106°F. Despite rescue efforts, she was found unresponsive and pronounced dead. This year’s heatwave has claimed multiple hiker lives in the Southwest, including recent fatalities in Grand Canyon, Death Valley, Snow Canyon, and Canyonlands National Parks.
Tesla Inc reported its fourth consecutive quarter of disappointing profits on Tuesday, with CEO Elon Musk indicating that significant improvements are still some time away. The company will unveil a prototype of the much-anticipated robotaxi on October 10, but the actual product won't be available for a while. Additionally, a new, lower-cost car aimed at boosting sales won't begin production until at least the first half of next year.
Hardik Pandya, who bowled the crucial last over in India's 2024 T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados, is part of the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. The first T20I between India and Sri Lanka will be played in Pallekele on Saturday. Pandya is not the part of the ODI series against the Islanders.
The 2024-25 Budget allocates Rs 1.52 lakh crore to agriculture, focusing on DPI in 400 districts, releasing 109 climate-resilient crop varieties, promoting natural farming, and achieving self-sufficiency in pulses and oilseeds. Nirmala Sitharaman announced measures including Shrimp Broodstocks, large-scale vegetable clusters, six crore farmers' land registries, nucleus breeding centres, strategic storage, and digital crop surveys from the kharif season.
India shifts focus from fiscal deficit to debt-GDP ratio, keeping a 4.9% deficit for 2024-25. Somanathan and Sitharaman’s Budget speech targets 2026-27 consolidation with 4.5% next year. Supported by robust tax revenues and Rs 2.11 lakh crore RBI dividend, Moody’s, including Gene Fang, projects debt stabilization to 80% from 89.3%, amid robust capital spending for a declining path.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's 2024-25 budget reduces the fiscal deficit to 4.9% of GDP without additional borrowing. Increased revenue from income tax and GST supports Rs 15 lakh crore for capital assets. Non-tax revenue, including public sector and RBI dividends, will rise, lowering the revenue deficit from 2.6% to 1.8% of GDP.
The hydrothermal explosion happened around 10 am in Biscuit Basin, a collection of hot springs a couple miles north of the famous Old Faithful Geyser. Video posted online showed a couple dozen people watching from a boardwalk as the eruption sprayed and grew in front of them. As water and debris began to fall, they ran to keep clear, some yelling “Back up!" and “Holy cow!” People then turned to watch the spectacle under a huge cloud of steam.
Achieve healthy hair by consuming eggs, spinach, fatty fish, avocados, nuts, berries, Greek yogurt, zinc-rich oysters, and beta-carotene-rich carrots. These foods supply omega-3s, vitamins E and C, biotin, iron, and protein. Combined with external care, this nutrient-rich diet results in shiny, resilient hair reflecting overall health. Read the article to know more.
Shareholders are already paying tax at slab rates on dividend received by them. The Budget proposals have gone a step ahead. Consideration received on buyback of shares will now be treated as dividend income in the hands of the shareholders. As a result, buyback will lose its sheen for investors soon. As the new scheme of taxation of buyback will apply only from Oct 1, companies may initiate buyback schemes at the earliest, to complete the process by Sept 30.
Inflation is no longer your best friend if you plan to sell a property. For years, Indians had the option of reducing tax on profit made from selling a house by making use of what is called 'indexation benefit'. It allowed the difference between purchase and sale price of a house (profit) to be reduced by the inflation rate that prevailed during the time property was owned.
A central assistance of Rs 2.2 lakh crore over the next five years is aimed at meeting the housing requirement of 1 crore urban poor and middle-class families under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban. Govt has also proposed an interest subsidy to provide loans at affordable rates. FM Nirmala Sitharaman said 3 crore additional houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in rural and urban areas had been announced and for this, the necessary allocations were being made.
Individuals miffed at tax collection at source (TCS) proposals have now been offered a small relief - provided they have salary income. At present, a salaried employee may declare income, such as bank interest and rent, to their employer, who factors this and, accordingly, deducts a higher tax against the monthly salary. The employee then does not have to worry about paying advance tax as adequate tax has already been withheld.
In another indication that the old tax regime will be eased out, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has tried to make the new tax regime more attractive for taxpayers. She has increased the standard deduction for salaried class by Rs 25,000 from Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000 while keeping it at the same level of Rs 50,000 for the old regime. This means that tax liability across slabs will reduce by Rs 7,500 which, with 4% education cess, will become Rs 7,800.
Scrapping of angel tax for all classes of investors will help attract investments in the startup sector and boost growth of young entrepreneurs, Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. The levy, scrapped in the Budget, refers to the 30% income-tax levied on funds raised by unlisted companies, or startups, if their valuation exceed the fair market value of the entity.
Terming the Union Budget "kursi bachao Budget" and discriminatory against south India, Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday said he would try to unite all southern states to fight against the Modi govt. "We have already written to Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Right from delimitation of parliamentary constituencies to Central funds, Centre-state relations, how much Centre is giving back to the states for every rupee they pay to the Centre - everything will be discussed," Revanth said.
Home minister Amit Shah said the Budget not only exemplified Bharat's newfound sense of purpose, hope and optimism under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA govt but also fortified them. "Harnessing the power of Bharat's youth, nari shakti and farmers, the Budget fuels the nation's pace on the path of emerging as a developed nation by ushering in a new era of employment and opportunities," Shah said in a post on X .
The budget has two bits of good news, with some riders, for educated young Indians, whether looking for a job, any job, or looking to fund their higher education. First, GOI will shepherd a paid internship programme – over 5 years, 1cr young people will be interns for 1 year in India’s top 500 companies. The average works out to 4,000 interns per company per year.
The Sport and Rights Alliance (SRA) has urged the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to conduct an independent investigation into sexual harassment allegations within India's wrestling federation (WFI) under former president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Despite his denial, six female wrestlers' accusations led to public outcry. The SRA's report calls for broader investigations, improvements to the IOC's abuse reporting mechanisms, and a regional safeguarding hub in India. Additionally, the SRA advises rigorous standards for India's 2036 Olympic bid, emphasizing human rights and governance reforms.
The effect of 2024's Lok Sabha election results was writ large on the first Budget of Modi 3.0, with employment creation given pride of place and keeping allies happy too very much in focus. The fact that the Budget comes at a time when the govt’s finances are relatively comfortable meant that finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman could afford to address these concerns with targeted schemes while keeping the fiscal deficit under a tight leash relative to recent years.
The generosity in the Budget for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh has propelled BJP and its allies TDP and JD(U) along what has been a win-win trajectory since they decided to kiss and make up before the Lok Sabha polls, the basket of announcements underscoring the power of the 28 seats that the two parties have in LS.
In what could give more stability to the Modi-03 govt, the two most dominant NDA partners — Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Janata Dal (United) — on Tuesday hailed finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s host of announcements for the two state, which had been seeking special status or a package. Janata Dal (United) asserted that these measures will put it on the path to development and help it become ‘aatmanirbhar’. TDP also praised the budget’s measures for Andhra Pradesh with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu saying that it will go a long way towards building the state.
Efforts to resolve a strike threat from dancers scheduled for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony have failed, risking disruption. The SFA-CGT union, representing 10% of the performers, rejected a proposed 120-euro pay increase, citing compensation issues for broadcasting rights. This strike could harm France's image as the Olympics start Friday. The strike is part of wider labour actions in France, with some public sector workers already securing bonuses. Union leader Sophie Binet urges expedited negotiations to prevent the strike.
Sweeping changes in direct taxes gave the urban middle class plenty of reason to cheer, but also hit the wallets of others. The clear plus is in the form of an increase in standard deduction under the new regime for salaried employees from Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000, which saves Rs 7,500 a year for those with annual incomes of Rs 10 lakh or more.
Stand-in captain Smriti Mandhana praised her middle-order batters' performance in India's 82-run win over Nepal in the Women's Asia Cup. Mandhana, who usually opens, shuffled the lineup to give the middle order more game time. Shafali Verma (81) and Dayalan Hemalatha (47) set a strong foundation, while S Sajana and Jemimah Rodrigues added to the total. Mandhana emphasized the importance of preparation and focus for upcoming matches. Nepal's captain, Indu Barma, expressed pride in her team's effort and learning experience against top teams.
A rare astronomical event is scheduled to occur on July 25, when the Moon will traverse the face of Saturn, the sixth planet from the sun and the second largest in our solar system. This phenomenon, known as an occultation, will temporarily obscure the planet from view, providing a unique opportunity for stargazers and astronomers to observe.
What Sachin Tendulkar was to a straight drive, Harmanpreet Singh is to penalty corners these days. He has worked hard over the years to perfect the move and he has certainly turned it into an art in recent times and it will surely be a sight to behold watching him in full flow in Paris. Whenever India are awarded a PC these days, the first thing that comes to mind is whether Harmanpreet is on the pitch. His mere presence at the top of the D makes one feel that India will certainly score, which he does quite frequently, too.
Donald Trump's VP pick JD Vance is being trashed on social media as his old video calling Kamala Harris a childless cat lady has surfaced and going viral. The video is from 2022 -- from an interview that the Ohio senator gave to the Fox News as he condemned the left-liberals.
Shafali Verma's explosive 81 off 48 balls propelled India to a formidable total of 178 for 3 against Nepal in their final group match of the Women's Asia Cup T20 tournament in Dambulla, Sri Lanka on Tuesday. With Harmanpreet Kaur resting and India comfortably atop the group, stand-in skipper Smriti Mandhana opted to reshuffle the batting order, providing opportunities to the lower order.
Former US president Donald Trump reacted to Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle finally resigning taking the responsibility for the security breach at Trump's rally and said he was forced to take a bullet for democracy. "The Biden/Harris Administration did not properly protect me, and I was forced to take a bullet for Democracy. IT WAS MY GREAT HONOR TO DO SO!" Trump posted on Truth Social after Kimberly gave in to the bipartisan call for resignation.
On Tuesday, Punjab province Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz claimed that the house of jailed ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan in Lahore was used as a "training hub for terrorists." She accused Khan of orchestrating attacks on government buildings and military installations during the May 9, 2023 riots, alleging that he feigned leg injuries to plan these attacks. "Terrorists used Khan's house to make petrol bombs and planned attacks on the state," Maryam Nawaz stated.
Kharge called the 2024-25 budget disappointing, criticizing Sitharaman's presentation for favoring TDP and JD(U). He condemned neglecting Kalyan-Karnataka-Hyderabad and the weak railway budget. He criticized Modi's 10-year tenure, mentioning Modi Ki Guarantee, the mid-day meal, absence of Census data, and May 20, 2024, elections. Subsidies for fertilizers were also missing from the budget.
US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has tendered her resignation coming under fire over the recent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump, CNN reported. The move came a day after lawmakers grilled her over the agency's handling of Trump's protection at the Pennsylvania rally where a shooter fired at Trump.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has received a significant endorsement in its endeavour to host the ICC Champions Trophy in the coming year. This support came from Afghanistan, which has pledged to take part in the tournament. Mirwais Ashraf, the president of the Afghanistan Cricket Board, and Naseeb Khan, the CEO, were present at the ICC Annual Board Meeting in Colombo. During their visit, they held discussions with Mohsin Naqvi, the PCB chairman, and provided him with the assurance of Afghanistan's participation.
Dubai princess Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum who divorced her husband on Instagram posted a photo with her two-month old daughter after making headlines for her divorce. The princess and her two-month-old have been captured in front of a portrait of a horse. The princess did not write any caption but posted a white heart symbol.
The opposition criticizes the Union Budget, presented by Finance Minister Sitharaman, for favoring Andhra Pradesh and Bihar. Rahul Gandhi brands it 'Kursi Bachao Budget,' alleging JD(U) and TDP support. Congress accuses it of copying their manifesto. TMC and Mamata Banerjee criticize the budget, with Priyanka Chaturvedi highlighting special status denial for Maharashtra and inflation concerns.
On Sunday, July 21, a record 17.09°C was reached, exceeding July 2023’s 17.08°C. Copernicus reported 13 months of rising temperatures. Heatwaves hit the U.S., Russia, and Europe due to climate change, El Nino (ending in April), and fossil fuels. Reuters suggested 2024 might be hotter. In 2022, records were set for four consecutive days.
The Union Budget reduced the holding period for long-term gains on REITs and InvITs to 12 months, enhancing liquidity. REITs hold leased commercial real estate; InvITs, infrastructure like highways. The Indian REITs Association endorsed the move, boosting investment flexibility. Manish Satnaliwala noted government's infrastructure focus, supporting economic growth and development.
The Bombay high court has temporarily stayed a special court's decision allowing Indrani Mukerjea, accused of her daughter Sheena Bora’s murder, to travel to Europe while on bail. The court set July 29 for a hearing on the CBI’s petition. Mukerjea's travel was initially approved with conditions, but the CBI opposed it, citing the ongoing trial.
Newly-appointed skipper Suryakumar Yadav on Tuesday gave a big hint to left-arm spinner Axar Patel ahead of the first T20I against Sri Lanka in Pallekele. The Sri Lanka series marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Indian T20I team under Suryakumar's captaincy. As he steps into this new role, all eyes will be on him to see how he navigates the team through the series and establishes his leadership style.
Kamala Harris has been subjected to trolling, sexist, racial slur ever since she became the vice president. Now that she is a probable in the race for the US president post, the attacks have been doubled in the last two days and she is even berated for being 'childless'. In fact, Trump's VP pick JD Vance in 2021 called Kamala Harris a childless cat lady.
Vice president Kamala Harris finds herself at the center of a disinformation storm on social media ever since Joe Biden opted out of the presidential race paving the way for her. She will probably be the Democratic candidate against Donald Trump in the November election. Courtesy to the Republican campaign, claims that Kamala Harris is neither American nor Black as can't contest the US election are doing the rounds. The fact is she is a US citizen with multiracial lineage.
Finance minister introduces 3 new schemes to enhance employment through EPFO, with a total outlay of Rs 1.07 lakh crore. Schemes aim to benefit first-time employees, encourage job creation in manufacturing sector, and support employers for additional employment. EPFO records highest net addition of 19.50 lakh members in May 2024, with significant growth in 18-25 age group.
In a latest development, the three-member committee, appointed by the International Cricket Council (ICC), to conduct the review into the delivery of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, is in favour of a thorough forensic audit and is likely to appoint an external company specifically for this purpose. The development comes a day after ICC appointed Roger Twose, Lawson Naidoo and Imran Khwaja to probe the matter and has been reportedly given a free hand to conduct the investigation.
Former US President Barack Obama has not yet openly said anything in support of Kamala Harris -- the probable Democratic presidential nominee after Joe Biden opted out of the race. But according to a New York Times piece by Glenn Thrush, this is not a snub from Obama to Kamala, but a calculated decision -- driven by several factors.
Rahul Gandhi accused the government of using the Union Budget to appease NDA allies and cronies, terming it the 'Kursi Bachao' Budget. He claimed it contained promises and crony benefits without relief for common Indians. Gandhi alleged Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman lifted ideas from Congress's 2024 manifesto. Jairam Ramesh accused the BJP-led NDA of copying the INC's Nyay Patra 2024
The 2024-25 budget focuses on promoting religious tourism and infrastructural improvements at Vishnupad, Mahabodhi temples, and Rajgir. Additional efforts include reviving Nalanda University and bolstering Odisha tourism. Industry groups TAAI, TAFI criticized ignoring GST, TCS, airfare concerns. A new tax regime for foreign shipping was announced. FM Sitharaman emphasized jobs and investments, while Ajay Prakash voiced industry dissatisfaction.