Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address a joint session of the US Congress today, marking his fourth appearance before the legislative body. This visit was orchestrated by Republican leaders who have criticized President Biden for allegedly not providing enough support for Israel. Netanyahu’s address is expected to focus on defending democracy, combating terror, and establishing a lasting peace in the region. Senator Ben Cardin, the leader of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, will preside over the speech in the absence of Vice President Kamala Harris, who is traveling outside Washington.
The BMW CE 04 electric scooter, BMW Motorrad’s first electric scooter in India, will be launched today. The scooter has a unique design and is expected to be a game-changer in the Indian electric vehicle market.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has informed the Supreme Court that the online counselling process for MBBS courses is expected to begin on July 24. This announcement came during the hearing regarding the NEET UG result cancellation.
YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will organize a peaceful protest in New Delhi today to highlight what he describes as “lawlessness and anarchy” in Andhra Pradesh since the NDA government took office. Reddy attributes the situation to alleged actions by the TDP-led government and has sought meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the issue.
Mumbai’s first underground metro, the Aqua Line, will begin operations today. The 33.5-kilometer line will connect Aarey Colony to Cuffe Parade and is expected to revolutionize urban transit by offering a smoother travel experience and reducing congestion. The Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) completed successful trials of the rolling stock for the Aqua Line in June, and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has financed the project.
The Uttarakhand Congress is organizing a padyatra to protest the proposed construction of a replica of the Kedarnath temple in Delhi. Dubbed the Kedarnath Bachao Padyatra, the march will commence from Haridwar today and conclude at Kedarnath Dham in 14-15 days. The controversy centers around a trust’s proposal to build a replica of the temple in Burari, Delhi, with the foundation stone for this project recently laid by Chief Minister Dhami.
The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) will launch the 17th edition of India Couture Week in New Delhi today. The eight-day event will feature 14 prominent Indian couturiers, showcasing collections that aim to inspire and set new trends in the fashion industry.
Several major companies are scheduled to announce their Q1 results today, including Aarnav Fashions, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, Aurionpro Solutions, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Balaji Holdings & Investment, Bikaji Foods International, Bliss GVS Pharma, Butterfly Gandhimathi Appliances, CG Power and Industrial Solutions, CMS Info Systems, Compucom Software, Craftsman Automation, Cybertech Systems and Software, DCB Bank, Duncan Engineering, EPACK Durable, Epigral, Federal Bank, Go Fashion (India), Heubach Colorants India, HFCL, IB Infotech Enterprises, Indian Energy Exchange , Indraprastha Gas , Industrial & Prudential Investments Co, Indus Finance, Inertia Steel, Jindal Steel & Power, JK Paper, JSW Holdings, Jumbo Bag, Kenvi Jewels, KPIT Technologies , Karnataka Bank , Ladderup Finance, Larsen & Toubro, Machino Plastics, Mahindra Lifespace Developers, MAS Financial Services, Mega Fin (India), Mercury Laboratories, National Fittings, Oracle Financial Services Software, PDS, Petronet LNG, PG Electroplast, PNG Gilts, Hitachi Energy India , Prime Securities, Ramco Systems, Ramkrishna Forgings , Rane (Madras), SBI Life Insurance Company, SIS, Sona BLW Precision Forgings, Shekhawati Poly Yarn, S V Global Mill, Syngene International , Tatva Chintan Pharma Chem, Tips Industries, Thirumalai Chemicals, TRF, Trident, Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra), V-Guard Industries, and Welspun Living.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi and Mumbai, predicting heavy rainfall in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh.
The initial public offering (IPO) of textbook publishing company Chetana Education Ltd is set to open for subscription today and close on Friday, July 26. The IPO price band is set at ₹ 80 to ₹ 85 per share, with a lot size of 1,600 shares. The IPO allotment is likely to be finalized on July 29, with the shares to be credited to the demat accounts of the allottees on July 30. The company will issue refunds to unsuccessful bidders on the same day, and the equity shares of Chetana Education Ltd will be listed on NSE SME on July 31.
