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National Hot Dog Day is an annual celebration of the iconic hot dog, a delicious sausage served in a soft roll. This special day takes place on the third Wednesday of July each year in the United States. Established by the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council in 1972, the aim is to recognize the hot dog as a beloved and popular American food. To mark National Hot Dog Day, there are various ways to join in the festivities. Some individuals prefer grilling hot dogs at home, while others opt to visit hot dog stands or restaurants for a delectable treat. Additionally, hot dog eating contests are a common feature of this celebratory day. Did you know that on average, Americans consume about 72 hot dogs per year? That's quite a significant number! So, if you're looking for a tasty and enjoyable way to honour National Hot Dog Day, make sure to savour a couple of mouthwatering hot dogs.

Fixed Deposit (FD) with a five-year lock-in period are debt instruments with income tax benefits. After the interest rate revision for the July-September quarter, NSC\ gives a 7.7 per cent interest rate, which is much higher than most banks currently offer. The State Bank of India (SBI), and ICICI Bank offer an interest rate of 3% to 7.10% p.a.

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The FCA said it welcomes the National Audit Office’s review.

US soldier has crossed the inter-Korean border into North Korea, citing two US officials. One of the officials said the soldier was believed to be in North Korean custody. The officials did not immediately offer further information.

North Korea without authorisation while the US national was on a tour to the Korean border village of Panmunjom.  The tweet mentioned that he is currently in North Korean custody and that the UN Command is working with its North Korean counterparts to resolve the incident. It gave no further details on who the person is or why he crossed the border. The last time there was a defection at the Joint Security Area was in 2017, when a North Korean soldier drove a military jeep then ran on foot across the demarcation line at Panmunjom.

opposition meeting in Bengaluru decided to name their alliance- INDIA (Indian National Democratic Inclusive Alliance), said RJD & Shiv Sena(UBT). «2024 will be Team INDIA Vs Team NDA,» tweeted Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi.

As the U.S. struggles with prescription drug shortages, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has advanced a modest plan that she hopes will prod Washington to address weaknesses in the international pharmaceutical supply chain

₹180.40 crore. According to ANI, the union home ministry announced that the Central government has also issued the first tranche of a Central share of ₹180.40 crore to Himachal Pradesh from SDRF on July 10, 2023, for urgent relief efforts.

 

Another major bank in Australia has said it will block certain cryptocurrency platforms, citing high levels of scam risk in the industry.

Committee on Tribal Unity Sadar Hills, Kangpokpi decided to impose a 72-hour total shutdown along the National Highway -2 from midnight of July 16. The CoTU decision to impose the total shutdown came during its emergency meeting held at Gamgipha.

National Ice Cream Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of July in the United States. This year, it falls on July 16, 2023. The National Ice Cream Day holiday was founded in 1984 by President Ronald Reagan, who proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month. The purpose of the holiday is to celebrate the delicious and refreshing treat that is ice cream. There are many ways to celebrate National Ice Cream Day. You can go out to your favorite ice cream shop and indulge in a scoop or two, or you can make your own ice cream at home. There are also many ice cream-themed events that take place on National Ice Cream Day, such as ice cream eating contests and ice cream festivals. No matter how you choose to celebrate, National Ice Cream Day is a great opportunity to enjoy one of the world's most popular desserts.

Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan said on Friday. Addressing the inauguration of the DRDO Directors' Conclave here in New Delhi, General Chauhan said that the need to perform, reform, transform, inform and conform to meet the emerging challenges. Referring to the «Technology Requirements emerging from Theaterisation», he said superiority in technology and tactics is the need of the hour and Indian Armed Forces are investing in new technologies to win engagements.

Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said on Friday. Addressing the inauguration of the DRDO Directors' Conclave here, he also said theaterisation will ensure «effective response along the entire spectrum of conflict». Gen Chauhan stressed the need to perform, reform, transform, inform and conform to meet the emerging challenges, the defence ministry said in a statement.

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National Savings Certificate interest rate 2023: The interest rates for NSC deposits increased in the first half of 2023. The scheme is now offering better interest rates than bank fixed deposits, PPF and Kisan Vikas Patra.

Economic Advisory Council to the PM (EAC-PM) on Thursday said the estimates of poverty from the National Sample Survey household consumption expenditure, done by the ministry of statistics and programme implementation, might be exaggerated, given that it over-represents the rural and the socially disadvantaged, the scheduled caste, suggesting a need to focus on data quality. Further, the NSS estimates from the employment and unemployment for people engaged in the agricultural sector and the workforce participation rate might be exaggerated as well as it over-represents the rural population and the proportion of the working-age population at the national and rural and urban areas respectively, it said.

Lt Governor VK Saxena has called a meeting of Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Thursday to discuss the flood situation in the city while CM Kejriwal has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah that water from Hathnikund barrage in Haryana be released in a slow and pointed out manner to prevent flooding in the national capital.  Furthermore, Kejriwal on Thursday informed that rising Yamuna levels have led to the water treatment plants at Wazirabad, Chandrwal and Okhla to be shut and it could lead to a water supply issue in some areas. The highly unusual flood-like situation in Delhi can be attributed to two major factors i.e.

Also read: Malala Day 2023: From history to significance all you need to know about Malala Yousafzai To celebrate National French Fry Day, host a party dedicated to savouring the international variations of this beloved food or explore the vast range of flavours and accompaniments from around the world or enjoy classic salted fries. Also read: Google Doodle celebrates India's premier street food pani puri National French Fry Day was established to honour this delightful dish of golden-brown crisp potatoes.  Distinction should be made between French Fries and the American 'Chips,' which are thinly sliced and fried until crisp.

National Highway (NH-7) in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district has been blocked due to heavy rainfall causing boulders and debris to fall from the hills onto the highway near Pipalkoti, according to officials on July 13 morning. Landslides triggered by the continuous rains have also affected several other areas along the same highway, including Pagal Nala, Gulabkoti and Helang, ANI reported. As an intense spell of monsoon rain continued over the northwestern Himalayan region numerous roads were blocked and several people were stuck due to landslides.