Adani Group says Hindenburg’s reporting allegations ‘bad, mischievous’
In a filing on August 11, an Adani Group spokesperson told the stock exchange that its overseas ownership structure is “fully transparent”, with all relevant details regularly disclosed in a number of public documents. The spokesperson said the Adani Group “has no commercial relationship with the individuals or matters mentioned in this deliberate attempt to undermine our status”. In a statement, Madhabi Puri Buch and Dhaval Buch also said that it is unfortunate that Hindenburg Research told SEBI that it has taken Enforcement action and issued a show because the notice has chosen to try character assassination in response to the same.
Refaat Ahmed sworn in as Bangladesh’s new chief justice
Syed Refaat Ahmed was sworn in as Bangladesh’s new chief justice on Sunday (August 11, 2024) a day after Obaidul Hassan resigned as the top judge following an ultimatum by protesters demanding a judicial overhaul. Mr Hassan and five other judges of the apex Appellate Division on Saturday (August 10, 2024) submitted their resignations, five days after the collapse of Sheikh Hasina’s regime amid massive street protests.
Accused in the case of the murder of the arrested doctor; West Bengal CM vows to seek death penalty
Police on Saturday (August 10, 2024) arrested a man accused of being involved in the brutal sexual assault and killing of a postgraduate trainee doctor at a state-run hospital here, after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee vowed to seek the death penalty for the perpetrators. The accused were charged under sections 64 (rape) and 103 (murder) of the BNS and produced in the Sealdah court, where they were remanded in police custody till August 23.
Anantnag met: Civilians died of injuries, the death toll rose to 3
The death toll in an overnight anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district rose to three on Sunday (August 11, 2024) as one of the two civilians injured in the encounter died, officials said. “Two Army personnel were killed and two civilians injured in a fierce exchange of fire with terrorists in the Ahlan Gagarmandu forest area of ​​Anantnag district at an elevation of 10,000 feet on Saturday,” an official said.
Maldives’ main opposition party welcomed the recalibration of India policy by the Muizzu-led government
The main opposition Democratic Party of Maldives has welcomed the recalibration of Indian policy by the government led by President Mohammad Muizzu and said that the Maldives is confident that India will be the first to help in times of emergency. Abdulla Shahid, President of the Democratic Party of Maldives, said this after meeting the Foreign Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (August 10, 2024). Jaishankar is on a three-day official visit to the Maldives to reset bilateral ties, the first high-level trip from India since the archipelago nation’s pro-China president Muizzu took office last year.
Jammu & Kashmir Assembly polls: The Election Commission has the exclusive right to decide the schedule, said LG Manoj Sinha
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday (August 11, 2024) said the Election Commission (EC) of India has the exclusive right to decide the schedule of Assembly elections in the Union Territory. However, he expressed hope that the democratic exercise will be carried out soon in Jammu and Kashmir, which has been under the central government for more than six years after the collapse of the PDP-BJP government in 2018. LG Sinha also referred to the Prime Minister. Narendra Modi’s speech during his visit to Srinagar in June that Assembly elections will be held and Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement in Parliament on August 5, 2019 that delimitation will be followed by Assembly polls and then statehood at the appropriate time.
Efforts to shorten the narrative of what is happening in our neighborhood will happen in India in depth: Jagdeep Dhankhar
Reacting to some comments by some Congress leaders comparing the situation in Bangladesh with India, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday (August 10) said that the efforts of some to give a narrative that what happens in our neighborhood must happen in our country. this is the first thing. “How is it that citizens of this country have become Members of Parliament, and others who have seen enough of the Foreign Service do not waste time in saying that what happens in the neighborhood will happen in India,” Mr. Dhankhar said while talking about the law. fraternity at the platinum jubilee function of Rajasthan High Court.
President Droupadi Murmu completed a three-nation tour to Fiji, New Zealand and Timor-Leste
President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday (August 11, 2024) left for home after completing a three-nation visit to Fiji, New Zealand and Timor-Leste aimed at giving a boost to India’s relations with them. He concluded his visit in Timor-Leste where he held extensive discussions with his counterpart Jose Ramos-Horta on improving bilateral cooperation in various fields. He was awarded the Great Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste, the country’s highest civilian award. President Ramos-Horta also held a State party in honor of President Murmu at the Palacio Nobre De Lohane. President Murmu announced that India will open an embassy in Dili.
Four killed in battle in Tengnoupal Manipur
“Four gunmen were killed in a fratricidal exchange of fire between militants and village volunteers in the same community in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district,” police said. killed in combat in Molnom area, Friday (August 9, 2024.) In revenge for the killing, village volunteers burned the house of UKLF chairman SS Haokip. “Control over retribution in the Pallel area is suspected to be behind the gunfight,” said an official.
Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh, landslides and flash floods blocked 288 roads
Landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rains over the past two days have led to the closure of more than 280 roads in Himachal Pradesh, with 150 closed on Saturday (August 10), according to officials. Water from the overflowing river has entered several houses in Una while the Lahaul and Spiti police have issued an advisory to residents and travelers to be very careful and not cross the Jahalman Naallah as the water level is “rapidly” rising, he said. Rescue operations to trace around 30 people missing after the July 31 flash floods in Kullu, Mandi and Shimla districts are underway but without much success. So far, 28 bodies have been recovered, officials said.
SEBI proposed F&O norms to reach exchanges and brokers, a report said
Stock exchanges and brokers, catering to retail traders, could be hit hard by regulator SEBI’s proposed measures to regulate Futures & Options (F&O) trading, with market volumes down 30-40%, according to reports. SEBI, in a consultation paper in July, proposed seven measures, including increasing the minimum contract size and collection of option premiums, monitoring intra-day position limits, rationalizing strike prices, eliminating the benefits of calendar spreads on expiration days and increasing near-terms. margin expires the contract.
Amazon Web Services to expand data center operations in Telangana; to improve AI offerings
Amazon Web Services (AWS) to significantly expand its data center operations in Telangana, increasing its AI offerings in a big way. AWS will develop cloud infrastructure in Hyderabad as an integral component of the AWS strategy in India and this was assured when a delegation from the Telangana government was led by the IT Minister and Industry D. Sridhar Babu met the Amazon team in California.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy acknowledged Ukraine’s military operations in Russia
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy admitted for the first time on Saturday (August 10, 2024) that Ukrainian troops fought in a surprise attack in Russia’s Kursk, as attacks in the border region continued with authorities rushing to evacuate people. Moscow forces are in the sixth day of fierce fighting against Kyiv in the biggest attack on Russian territory since the start of the war, which has left southwestern Russia vulnerable before reinforcements begin to arrive. security regime in three border areas on Saturday (August 10, 2024), as Belarus, a powerful ally of Moscow, sent more troops to the border with Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of violating its airspace.
Kamala Harris pledged to work to end the tax on tips for service industry workers, echoing Trump’s pledge
Vice President Kamala Harris vowed on Saturday (August 10, 2024) that, if elected, she would eliminate the federal tax on tips paid to restaurant workers and many other service employees, echoing a promise made by her opponent in November, Donald Trump. in a rare moment of political overlap from both sides. Ms. Harris made the announcement at a public meeting on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where the economy is heavily dependent on the hotel, restaurant and entertainment industries. Trump made a similar promise at a rally in the city in June — though he and Harris won’t be able to fully implement it without action from Congress.
No report of entry of Bangladesh into Odisha via sea route: State Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan
Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan confirmed that there are no reports of Bangladeshis entering the coastal State through the sea route after the riots in the neighboring country. He said that Bangladeshis living illegally in Odisha will be identified and returned to their country. Police said three levels of security are being maintained along the coast by the Indian Navy, Coast Guard and Odisha Marine Police.
India has the talent to find a replacement for me, said PR Sreejesh
Retired PR Sreejesh, who stood like a wall in goal defense for nearly two decades before bowing high with his second Olympic hockey bronze medal in Paris, believes India has plenty of talent to find a suitable replacement for him.Sreejesh (36) . ) stood firm in India’s campaign at the Olympics and played a key role in their 2-1 victory over Spain in the bronze medal match. Sreejesh, who has been offered to take a mentoring role in the Indian junior team set-up, said that all the years of his life have revolved around hockey and now that he has retired, he does not know what he will do.
Boxer Lin Yu-ting won gold, concluding a carefully packed Olympics
Lin Yu-ting struggled to stay alert and calm throughout the Paris Olympic boxing tournament, even though it seemed like most of the world was talking down her, blaming her and questioning her character. The flyweight turned off his social media, continued training and focused on getting one smart victory after another. Lin completed her dominance of the division on Saturday night, following leader Imane Khelif the previous day with a scathing response to the intense scrutiny fighters face in the ring and around the world over misconceptions about women.
