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Scheduled Tribes in the Goa Legislative Assembly is likely to be introduced in the Lok Sabha this week. As of now, the ST community has no seats reserved in the Goa assembly. Amid demands from the community, the 'Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes Bill, 2024 has been listed in the government business for the remaining part of the Parliament session. The session is scheduled to conclude on August 12.

Alphabet-Wiz deal with interest was the potential fillip it could provide to M&A deals. According to a June report by consulting firm PwC, the number of M&A deals fell by 25% in the first half of 2024, compared to the year-ago period, a downward trend that began in 2022. "The daunting combination of high interest rates, current valuations and political uncertainty has been a showstopper for many deals," it said.

CERT-In) has issued a severe warning regarding critical vulnerabilities in Apple products. The advisory, dated August 2, flags high-risk security issues across various Apple devices, including iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other products.

Jamsetji Tata, the founder of the Tata Group, made a strategic choice in the 1890s to shut down the Tata Shipping Line, demonstrating his willingness to exit from unviable ventures. This tough decision was driven by his effort to break the monopoly of the English P.&O. shipping line that dominated exports from India during the 1880s and 1890s, charging high freight rates and favoring British and Jewish firms. Jamsetji Tata's textile business suffered due to P.&O.'s exorbitant freight rates and discriminatory practices. Determined to challenge this, he traveled to Japan to collaborate with Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK), the largest shipping line in Japan. NYK agreed to partner with Jamsetji, provided he took equal risks and managed the ships himself. To launch the 'Tata Line,' he chartered an English ship named 'Annie Barrow' at a fixed rate of 1,050 pounds per month, marking the first venture bearing the Tata name. Believing the Tata Line would lower freight rates for the entire Indian textile industry, Jamsetji set the rates at Rs 12 per tonne, compared to P.&O.'s Rs 19 per tonne. Soon after, he chartered a second ship, 'Lindisfarne.' His efforts received praise, with The Tribune newspaper commenting in October 1894 that it had «been the subject of general praise in the industrial centre of India.»

Suresh Gopi on Sunday said that the Centre will examine the legality behind the demand from various quarters to classify as a national disaster the landslides that hit this north Kerala district and killed hundreds. Gopi, who is Union Minister of State for Tourism, Petroleum and Natural Gas, said that the Central government will «examine its legal aspects» after carrying out an evaluation of the landslides which wiped away hundreds of homes in Mundakkai and Chooralmala areas of the district. «The impact has to be studied,» he said. The Union MoS was speaking to reporters after arriving in Wayanad to visit the landslides-hit areas where he interacted with the rescue personnel on various aspects of the ongoing search operations.

coaching centres will shut down within the next 10 to 15 years. This forecast follows a tragic incident in Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar area, where three civil services aspirants tragically drowned on July 27 due to flooding in a coaching centre's basement. In an interview with ANI, Kumar emphasized the need for a shift towards online education. «With the current pace of developments, I foresee a major transition in the coaching sector. Only a small fraction of online educational experiments have been conducted so far. Once high-quality online content and effective teaching methodologies are developed, online coaching will become more prevalent due to its cost efficiency and convenience for students,» Kumar stated.

cloudburst in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir has caused significant damage to a road, leading to the suspension of traffic on the Srinagar-Leh national highway, officials told PTI on Sunday. The road was damaged during the intervening night. «The traffic on Srinagar-Leh road has been suspended till further notice due to road damage at Kacherwan in Ganderbal district,» an official of the traffic control room said. A police official mentioned that some buildings, including residential houses, have been damaged as well due to the flash floods triggered by the cloudburst.

Indian Army continues its efforts in rescue and restoration in the areas affected by the cloudburst that occurred on Thursday in Rampur's Samej. The Army has established temporary bridges to establish connectivity between areas cut off to facilitate rescue operations. Teams of NDRF, SDRF, Home Guard, and CISF have been coordinating to carry out the rescue and search operation.

pilot fatigue, pilots' grouping FIP has urged the civil aviation ministry to take steps for implementation of revised norms on flight duty and rest period at the earliest. The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP), which has more than 6,000 members, had earlier also written to the civil aviation ministry on the revised CAR (Civil Aviation Requirement) for pilots after DGCA postponed their implementation. The revised CAR related to flight duty time limitation seeks to provide more rest time for pilots amid rising concerns over pilot fatigue. In March, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) decided to postpone its implementation. In a letter to Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu, FIP President CS Randhawa has requested him to direct DGCA to implement the revised CAR at the earliest.

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Putin has offered humanitarian aid to North Korea, which has been hit by heavy rainfalls and floods, Pyongyang's state media KCNA said on Sunday. Relations between the two countries have grown closer, and Putin made the offer in a message to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delivered on Saturday via the Russian embassy in Pyongyang. The Russian leader's message expressed sympathy and support. Putin displayed «his willingness to provide immediate humanitarian support for the recovery from the flood damage,» KCNA said.

digital technology and the most modern methods to help find solutions to global food and nutrition challenges today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists here on Saturday. “Agriculture is at the centre of our economic policy”, he said and credited farmers having small landholdings – who constitute 90% of people engaged in agriculture in India – for making the country self-sufficient and providing “superfoods” like millets to the world. Modi recalled that when India became independent from colonial rule, its food security was a matter of concern for the world.

ShareChat has raised an additional $16 million in debt financing through convertible debentures, increasing the total size of its previous debt round to $65 million, the company said on Saturday. This funding comes as the company has laid off approximately 5% of its workforce, or around 40 employees. The reductions are part of a performance improvement plan (PIP) aimed at streamlining costs and achieving profitability. The new funding was provided by EDBI, a Singapore-based fund, which is also an investor in the home design and renovation platform Livspace.

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Indian submarine INS Shalki is on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka in reflection of growing maritime security cooperation between the two countries. The Shishumar class diesel-electric submarine arrived in Colombo on August 2, the Indian Navy said on Saturday. India sends submarines to a handful of countries with whom it has close defence and strategic ties. The Indian submarine's visit to Colombo comes against the backdrop of China's persistent attempts to enhance its strategic and military influence over the island nation.

Kerala government on Saturday announced that a township will be established in a secure area to rehabilitate those displaced by the catastrophic landslide that occurred in the Mundakkai region of Wayanad district. During a press conference, Vijayan said a comprehensive rehabilitation process is planned and will be implemented swiftly. Vijayan said various offers have come from the global community to provide land and construct houses.

North Dakota voters will decide in November whether to eliminate property taxes

Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund has filed a draft document with Sebi for a defence fund, Motilal Oswal Nifty India Defence ETF. In the last one year, Nifty India Defence — TRI has offered an absolute return of 157%, making it attractive among mutual funds. Motilal Oswal Nifty India Defence ETF will be an open-ended fund replicating/tracking the Nifty India Defence Total Return Index.

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Friendship Day is a special occasion dedicated to honoring the importance of friends in our lives. In 2024, this day will be observed on August 4 in the United States, India, and several other countries. International Friendship Day, recognized by the United Nations, is celebrated on July 30. This day highlights the value of friendships and offers a chance to express gratitude for these important relationships.