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Former United States President Donald Trump remains committed to speak at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, after surviving an assassination attempt on July 13 during a rally in Pennsylvania.

Amit Shah on Monday spoke to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and took stock of the flood situation in the state. The Home Minister also spoke with the Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat and inquired about the increased water level in both states. He also assured the CMs of providing Central assistance as well as support of the National Disaster Response Force to combat the crisis. Shah reached out to the Chief Ministers of Assam, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat in separate telephonic conversations to assess the flood situation as well as the surge in water level due to heavy rainfall. The proactive engagement by the Union Home Minister comes as the Assam flood and the resulting surge in waters continue to affect thousands of people across these states.

Donald Trump was hurried off stage during a campaign rally after apparent gunshots were heard, and he seemed to be injured. Although the Trump campaign assured that the former President is «fine,» the incident caused a significant stir in the political arena of the United States. Further, in the latest development, the suspect who was gunned down by security forces at former President Donald Trump's Pennsylvania rally shooting has been identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said in an official statement.

Peace dialogue does not succeed amidst bombs, guns and bullets and no solution to any conflict is possible in the battlefield, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said this to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as the two leaders held talks under the spectre of the Ukraine conflict. In his televised opening remarks, Modi conveyed to Putin and assured the world community that India is on the side of peace and was ready to contribute in ending the conflict in Ukraine. «For a bright future for the new generation, peace is most essential...Peace talks do not succeed amidst bombs, guns and bullets,» he said. The prime minister also referred to his informal meeting with Putin on Monday and said listening to the Russian president lent «hope».

terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district which has witnessed a number of deadly terror attacks over the past two-and-a-half years. Senior Superintendent of Police, Poonch, Yougal Manhas said the Army and security agencies are on high alert to foil Pakistan's design to push terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir. Talking to PTI on the sidelines of a 'public darbar' at Mendhar town of Poonch district, the SSP also sought the cooperation of the civil society in effectively dealing with the drug menace in the district. «Our security grid is in place and there is synergy among all security forces, including intelligence agencies. Together we will succeed in eliminating terrorism from the region once again,» he said.

Over the weekend, Reeves requested civil servants to help her «understand the scale of the challenge» that she faces following «a legacy of 14 years of chaos and economic irresponsibility». The assessment of public expenditure will be presented to parliament ahead of the summer recess, Reeves added, since «there is no time to waste». She also assured that the research conducted will be «separate from a budget that will be held later this year», the date of which, alongside a fiscal forecast from the Office for Budget Responsibility, will be confirmed in due course. Chancellor Rache...

Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes on Tuesday: Assured Guaranty, Kymera rise; BP, Helen of Troy fall

Defunct Japanese crypto exchange Mt. Gox on Thursday transferred Bitcoin worth $2.7b to a new wallet address. It marks the exchange’s first significant transaction since May, following several smaller test transactions on Wednesday.

Delhi University (DU) is likely to be postponed to August 16, due to a delay in the release of the Central University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) results, Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh announced on Saturday. Initially scheduled to start on August 1, the delay in the publication of results has disrupted the academic calendar. Vice Chancellor Singh said classes for other semesters will begin as per scheduled on August 1.

electric vehicles, sections of EV makers said this time they wanted a subsidy policy with a definite timeline, rather than one that would be abruptly cut off like the previous one. “New changes are too sudden, especially for the automobile industry with its long lead times. We would want the new subsidy regime to last for at least two to three years to truly benefit the industry,” Amitabh Saran, chief executive of electric three-wheeler maker Altigreen, told ET. The Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme was originally launched in 2015 to encourage the adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles. Under it, a subsidy was provided to EV makers who used it to lower the prices of their products. The second edition, FAME-II, was introduced in 2019 and went on till March 2024 when it was scrapped. There has since been a steep slowdown in EV sales, according to a report by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations.

Bharat Rashtra Samithi is now faced with the defection of its MLAs and MLCs to the ruling Congress in Telangana. Till date, seven MLAs and six MLCs of BRS switched over to the Congress since the Assembly polls. Several other leaders, including BRS Rajya Sabha member K Keshav Rao, his daughter and Hyderabad Mayor Vijaya Laxmi R Gadwal, also joined the Congress. Keshav Rao has, however, quit his post after joining Congress. With the ruling Congress and the BJP looking to consolidate their gains in the Assembly and Lok Sabha polls, the BRS faces an uphill task to resurrect itself following the exodus of leaders.

Budget 2024: Ahead of the Union Budget presentation, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, pressing for enhanced financial support to the debt-burdened state. Sources said Naidu, during the meeting in North Block, highlighted various ongoing projects in Andhra Pradesh that require urgent central assistance. «The CM presented a detailed memorandum outlining the state's financial requirements and the rationale behind the demand for increased allocation,» the sources added. TDP ministers in the Centre were present during the meeting.

Terminal 1 of Delhi Airport is expected to face a delay of more than a month. This comes after heavy rainfall last Friday caused a roof collapse at the old terminal, resulting in one fatality. Delhi Airport had initially planned to begin operations at the new terminal by mid-July. However, sources told ET that permission will now be granted only after a comprehensive examination of the structure is completed, likely taking over a month. An official, who requested anonymity, stated, «In the meantime, all flights have been accommodated at terminals 2 and 3.»

A court ruling could permit the construction of a new reservoir to feed the water-starved Panama Canal, but building it might take six years

Sudeep Pharma Private Limited's promoters have completed the acquisition of shares from their joint venture partners - JRS PHARMA, regaining 100% ownership of the company. This strategic move represents a significant step in Sudeep Pharma’s ongoing growth and development, enabling the company to pursue its vision.Promoters of Sudeep Pharma, Mr.

Form 16 is a certificate issued by an employer under section 203 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, which pertains to the deduction of tax at source (TDS) from the income earned as salary during a financial year. The employer provides it to show the tax deducted from the employee's salary, which is then deposited with the government against the employee's PAN. The TDS certificate contains a comprehensive overview of the salary amount disbursed to the employee and the tax that has been deducted from it. Additionally, if an employee chooses the old income tax regime and presents investment proofs, this information will be included in Form 16. The employer must give the employee their Form 16 if the employer withholds taxes from the employee's salary.

Silvergate Bank has been charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for misleading investors about the effectiveness of its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance program.

Narendra Modi broke his «silence» on the situation in Manipur, which has been on the boil since May 3 last year, when he asserted in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday during the reply on motion of thanks to the President's address that all efforts were being taken to restore peace and welcomed suggestions and help from all quarters in this regard. He also appealed to the Opposition to rise above party politics and warned those «adding fuel to the fire». In his reply that lasted a little over 100 minutes, the PM also spoke on the NEET paper leak, assuring the youth that their future will not be jeopardised and those guilty would not be spared. Modi also took jibes at the Opposition which staged a walkout 30 minutes into his speech as the Chair did not heed to its demand for an intervention by Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, leaving the floor open for the PM to have his say uninterrupted. Unlike in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, Modi finally heeded to the Opposition criticism that he skipped the Manipur ethnic crisis in his speeches both during the election campaign and in his public utterances since he assumed office for the third consecutive term.

FPIs are back in the market, hoisting Sensex above 80k in the index's fastest 10,000-point rally. There is reason to believe FPIs are here to stay, and their pullout in May and June was a blip, not the trend. Uncertainty over election results is behind us, and the process of ministry formation provides investors assurance of policy continuity.

Estonia’s ruling center-right Reform Party has chosen Climate Minister Kristen Michal to replace outgoing leader Kaja Kallas as prime minister of the Baltic country

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Thursday said that regulators like SEBI and appellate forums like the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) need to exercise caution when there is a surge in the stock market as they assume immense national importance in fostering a stable and predictable investment environment. Inaugurating the new appellate tribunal premises in Mumbai, the CJI Chandrachud said: “The more you see the surge in the stock market, the greater the role, I believe, for SEBI and SAT, as institutions which will exercise caution, celebrate the successes but at the same time, ensure that the backbone is stable.”