The flood situation in Assam continued to be grim with seven deaths reported in the last 24 hours, even as the number of affected people decreased marginally to 12 lakh in 24 districts, an official bulletin said on Friday. The Brahmaputra and three other major rivers are flowing above the danger level in different parts of the state, it said. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the overall situation was improving with waters receding in most parts. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) bulletin said 12,33,236 people in 75…
Day: July 12, 2024
36 Days review: Impatience rules in this Purab Kohli-Neha Sharma show | Web-series News
An adaptation of the UK show ‘35 Days’, this eight part series revolves around a mysterious young woman who shows up in a fancy housing society in Goa. Wearing an air hostess’s uniform, Farah (Neha Sharma) comes and goes, doesn’t seem to have any visitors, and keeps to herself, but is completely aware that every single man in close radius has eyes on her as she sashays down the path. Who is she? And what does she have to do with the other inhabitants of this tony society where each…
Paris Olympics, badminton: Lakshya Sen can thrive despite difficult draw, PV Sindhu’s path to podium is via China | Badminton News
It was never going to be a cruise, but Lakshya Sen’s path to an Olympic medal, looks full of barnacles – those sea creature colonies that cling to a ship and drag down its speed. There are only high hurdles at each step before Sen could get onto the Paris podium – and that might not necessarily be a bad thing for the Indian who revels in treacherous challenges on the biggest stages. He is slotted in one of the two groups out of 13 that has 4 shuttlers. The…
Industrial production grows to 7-month high of 5.9% in May: Govt data | Business News
India’s industrial production grew to a seven-month high of 5.9 per cent in May 2024, mainly due to good showing by power and mining sectors, according to official data released on Friday. The factory output growth, measured in terms of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), was 5 per cent in April, 5.4 per cent in March, 5.6 per cent in February and 4.2 per cent in January 2024. The IIP was 4.4 per cent in December and 2.5 per cent in November 2023. The previous high of IIP was…
Explained: Why Shaheen Shah Afridi might face disciplinary action by PCB | Cricket News
Pakistan ace-pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi may face disciplinary action for his non-cooperative attitude during the recently concluded T20 World Cup 2024 co-hosted by the West Indies and the USA where The Men in Green were out of the competition in the group stage. Allegedly the 24-year-old did not engage in team discussions ahead of the crucial games at the showpiece event according to Geo News. In addition to his attitude Shaheen also had a heated altercation with coach Mohammad Yousaf during one of the training sessions. The heated exchange between…
GATE 2025: IIT Roorkee to conduct exams on February 1, 2, 15, 16 | Education News
GATE 2025 exam dates: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee today announced the exam dates for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025. GATE 2025 will be conducted on February 1, 2, 15 and 16, 2025. GATE 2025 will be held as a computer-based test (CBT) for a total of 30 test papers. The examination will be conducted in both forenoon and afternoon sessions. The application portal is expected to open in the last week of August 2024, an IIT Roorkee statement said. The GATE 2025 test papers…
Anant-Radhika’s wedding to channel Kashi’s eternal charm, says Nita Ambani; details inside | Art-and-culture News
Marking a blend of tradition and opulence, the nuptials of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant are set to showcase a unique homage to the sacred city of Varanasi. Nita Ambani, the mother of the groom, has unveiled plans to infuse the wedding celebrations with the essence of Kashi, as Varanasi is also known. In a video of her paying ode to Kashi, she says, “For me and my family it has always been important to seek the blessings of our devis and devtas, before any auspicious beginning.” She continues, “I’ve…
As dengue cases breach 8,000-mark, Karnataka govt sets up ‘war rooms’ to combat outbreak | Bangalore News
In response to the rising number of dengue cases amid the ongoing monsoon, the Karnataka government has established ‘Dengue War Rooms’ across the state. This move, directed by the government in its July 10 circular, aims to enhance the monitoring and management of dengue cases to mitigate the impact of the disease. As of July 11, 8,221 dengue cases have been identified across Karnataka with Bengaluru (under Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike limits) leading the table with 2,463 cases. This year, so far seven deaths have been reported in Karnataka due…
CBIC Dept. Updates Table 6.1 of GST Return Form 3B for Adjustments Prior Negative Liability
To include the ‘Adjustment of negative liability of previous tax period’ for Reverse Charge and supplies under Section 9(5) of GST Act and other than Reverse Charge and supplies made under Section 9(5) of GST, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has revised Table 6.1 of the GSTR 3B. From a new table, the former one was substituted. Section 9(5) of the GST statute mentions the services proposed by the E-commerce operators. The government has informed the amendment, though the effective date has not been announced till…
Aparna Vastarey, voice behind Bengaluru Metro announcements, dies at 57 | Bangalore News
A Metro ride in Bengaluru isn’t complete until you hear the announcements of train stations and the travelling etiquettes that are voiced out through a commanding yet soothing tone of Kannada actress Aparna Vastarey, who breathed her last on July 11. Aparna, 57, died after a prolonged battle with lung cancer, said her husband, Nagaraj Vastarey, on Thursday. A beloved figure in the Kannada entertainment industry and a household name across the state, Aparna left an indelible mark on television and radio. Born into a family with a strong cultural…