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BJP workers for their efforts in the Lok Sabha election victory. The Prime Minister will meet around 100-150 workers who worked tirelessly for three months, 24 hours a day, to ensure the party's victory, a BJP source told ANI. At the BJP headquarters this evening, the Prime Minister will inquire about the well-being of these employees and workers and also gather information about the day-to-day activities of the office, a source told ANI.

Bhopal: The Meteorological Office on Thursday issued a very heavy rainfall alert in some parts of Madhya Pradesh in the next 24 hours. The regional meteorologist has predicted that very heavy rainfall can be recorded from 115mm to 204 mm at six places in the state which include Sehore, Rajgarh, Agar Malwa, Sheopur Kalan and Morena. «A trough line is passing through Kota-Sagar-Pendra region, as a result of which there is a possibility of good rainfall in southern Madhya Pradesh. If we see the rainfall data received in the last 24 hours, it shows that Sehore and Pachmarhi recorded 90 mm rainfall. While if we talk about the next 24 hours then, an alert for very heavy rain has been issued for six places which include Sehore, Rajgarh, Agar Malwa, Sheopur Kalan and Morena where rainfall can be recorded from 115 mm to 204 mm,» B S Yadav, Meteorologist, IMD Bhopal.

IDBI Bank ahead of the Union Budget 2024 and all eyes are now on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The Narendra Modi government had set the ball rolling for divesting its stake in the development financial institution-turned bank in May 2021. Since then, the Centre has been waiting for the green signal from the RBI as the central bank assessed if the bidders met the fit and proper norms. These norms check if the bidders are compliant with regulations and are not under the scanner of other regulators. The central bank has given its report on all but one bidder which happens to be a foreign participant, which did not share information and the overseas regulator too has not provided data, TOI on Thursday reported. With the current market cap nearing Rs 95,000 crore, the Centre could potentially realize around Rs 29,000 crore from the disinvestment. However, several observers have noted that the transaction terms are not very attractive.

Modi on Wednesday himself meeting the party's UP chief. The meeting between the two lasted for more than an hour. Though the PM meets the BJP's organisation leaders at the party meetings and events. But, it is not very often that Modi holds one-on-one meeting with a state unit chief of the party. A senior leader from UP said this meeting shows the concern in the BJP's top brass over the situation in the state and rumblings within its ranks, especially between the government and organisational workers.

Union home secretary, the person said. Proposals under Press Note 3 will be expedited only when certain conditions are met. First, the Indian company has to make a case that the technology required and investment proposed is critical for developing the local manufacturing supply chain in areas such as hi-tech components. Second, the management and board of the investee company should not have any Chinese nationals in key roles such as MD/CEO and finance chief, and the Chinese partner can only have a minority stake in any partnership. These conditions will apply to Chinese joint ventures with Indian entities and even with foreign firms operating in India, according to four industry executives. The government plans underscore acknowledgment in industry circles that current Press Note 3 approvals are taking much longer time even where the Chinese has a minority, non-controlling and non-strategic stake, impacting investor sentiments, decisions and investment flows into India. The ministry of commerce and industry, through which Press Note 3 applications are processed, didn't respond to ET's queries.

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Wednesday suggested that interest rate cuts are ahead soon as long as there are no major surprises on inflation and employment.

Karnataka have voiced objections against the Karnataka reservation proposals, calling the move «discriminatory» and expressing concerns about potential repercussions for the tech industry. In a significant move, the Karnataka cabinet has greenlit the draft State Employment of Local Candidates in Industries Factories and Other Establishments Bill, drawing swift and sharp criticism from notable figures. The bill, aimed at prioritizing local employment, has raised concerns about its potential impact on investment and the tech sector in the state. Prominent voices like Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and TV Mohandas Pai have openly criticized the state government's decision. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Executive Chairperson of Biocon Ltd, voiced her concerns, stating, «As a tech hub, we need skilled talent. While the intention is to boost local employment, we must ensure it doesn't jeopardize Karnataka's leadership in technology. There should be provisions exempting highly skilled roles from this policy.» TV Mohandas Pai, former CFO of Infosys, condemned the bill, labeling it as «discriminatory» and «regressive.» He asserted, «This bill must be scrapped. It's akin to fascism. How can the government dictate private sector hiring practices? This move is reminiscent of Orwell's Animal Farm. It's unbelievable that @INCIndia supports such a bill.»

Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Tuesday: Charles Schwab falls; Match Group, UnitedHealth rise

Union budget presentation on July 23, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is on a two-day visit to Delhi to push for the demands raised by him for his state with central ministers. Naidu, a key ally in the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, met Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday evening. He is slated to meet other Union ministers on Wednesday. At his meeting with Shah, Naidu raised the issue of his state's fiscal condition. Naidu apprised Shah that he will be releasing a white paper on this on Thursday — his government's fourth since assuming power last month. Naidu took to microblogging site X and said, «Today in New Delhi, I met with the Hon'ble Union Home Minister, Shri @AmitShah Ji, to apprise him of the devastating condition of finances that Andhra Pradesh had slipped into over the past five years. I also discussed the findings of the four White Papers released, outlining the staggering debt accumulated between FY 2019-24 that spiralled our State's finances out of control. Economic incompetence, gross mismanagement, and rampant corruption by the previous government have caused irreparable damage to our State.»

U.S. Olympic men's basketball team took the floor for warmups before an exhibition game in Abu Dhabi: Stephen Curry opened with a layup, followed by ones from Tyrese Haliburton, Anthony Edwards and Derrick White, and then a short jumper from Devin Booker. All were met with some cheers. And then LeBron James got the ball in his hands. The crowd got louder immediately, the volume rising until his dunk was met with the loudest roar the arena could muster. «He's still LeBron,» U.S. assistant coach Erik Spoelstra said.

A serial sex offender known as the “balaclava rapist” for attacking 23 women in Edmonton more than 40 years ago has been granted full parole while he continues to serve three consecutive life sentences.

MCU) has finally provided clarity on Scarlet Witch’s fate in its latest trailer for "Agatha All Along". Since the dramatic events of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, fans have been speculating about Wanda Maximoff’s destiny. The trailer for the new Disney+ series puts an end to those speculations.

Supreme Court verdict on the blockades erected by the Haryana government on Punjab-Haryana borders, even as they plan to intensify the stir. Samyukt Kisan Morcha (Non Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Morcha, the two organisations which have been leading the protests since February, said they have decided to postpone their "Dilli Chalo" call for the time being. The Punjab and Haryana High Court had directed the Haryana administration to remove blockades on Punjab-Haryana borders. However, the administration has now approached the Supreme Court against the high court order. The representatives of the two farmer organisations met at Shambhu border on Monday and decided to wait for the Supreme Court order.

Maharashtra minister and senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Monday met Sharad Pawar, who heads the rival NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar), in what is seen as a sign of continuing churn in state politics and leaders hedging their bets. The meeting, which Bhujbal claimed was to discuss the tensions between OBC and Maratha communities over the latter's demand to be included in the OBC category to gain reservation benefits, has raised eyebrows in the Ajit Pawar camp as sections of leaders in the group believe he is looking to switch sides. «I came to meet him not as an MLA or a minister or even as a party leader. I came to meet him as there is an explosive situation in some districts of Maharashtra as tensions are running high between the Dalit and Maratha communities. People from both communities are boycotting each other's business. I have come to meet Pawar saheb to seek his help in resolving these tensions before this leads to arson and violence,» said Bhujbal.

Trump is poised to reveal his vice-presidential pick at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Ohio Senator JD Vance is currently the frontrunner, with political analysts closely watching his potential selection. Other names on the shortlist include Florida Senator Marco Rubio and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum.

Uttarakhand's total capacity for hydro electricity generation is being utilised at present, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday sought the clearance of 21 new hydel power projects with a capacity of 2123 MW for the state from the Centre. The request was made by the chief minister at a meeting with Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal Khattar when the latter met him at his official residence here. Khattar is on a visit to the state to review the progress of Tehri Hydro Power Complex and various urban development projects in the state. Expert committees have recommended the implementation of 21 new hydel power projects with a capacity of 2123 MW to be built on the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers and their tributaries, the chief minister said.

IMD) has predicted heavy rain in several districts of Kerala on Monday. The IMD has issued a red alert for Malappuram, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts in Kerala and an orange alert for Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kozhikode, and Wayanad districts. The Met office has also issued a yellow alert for Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Idukki districts on Monday due to the possibility of very heavy rain.

BJP unit after the Lok Sabha poll debacle in the state, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said "overconfidence" hurt the BJP's hopes in this year's elections. Addressing the BJP's UP working committee meeting here, Adityanath said while the BJP managed managed to maintain its vote share of previous elections, there was a «shifting of votes», and now the «defeated» opposition is «jumping around» again. The chief minister said, «Under the leadership of PM Modi, we had maintained constant pressure on the opposition in UP, achieving great success in 2014, 2017, 2019 and 2022 (national and state elections).» «The percentage of votes that BJP had in its favour in 2014 and subsequent elections, BJP has been successful in getting the same number of votes in 2024 as well, but shifting of votes and overconfidence have hurt our hopes,» he said.

Tom Holkenborg, who is also known as Junkie XL, shared insights about Sonic the Hedgehog 3. He said that he has completed his work on the movie, a Collider report said.

Joe Biden has adopted a two-pronged strategy. First, he has rejected calls to pull out of the race for the White House and has declared defiantly that he may not be as young and energetic as before, but he knows how to deliver as the president of the country. Secondly, he has targeted Republican contender Donald Trump, saying that he is in a worse condition and he will take the country along the wrong path if he wins the election.