This article compares India and the United Kingdom, highlighting the stark contrast between their land area and parliamentary representation. Despite India’s vast size, the UK’s concentrated parliamentary system effectively represents its regions. Conversely, India’s decentralized federal structure caters to the diverse needs of its vast population.
The escalating conflict in Myanmar between the military junta and ethnic armed groups has triggered a humanitarian crisis, prompting calls for India to review its policy and engage with the armed groups. Experts discuss the complexities of the situation, highlighting the need for a balanced approach that prioritizes humanitarian assistance and stability in the region.
Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional bowling in the final over turned the tide for India, securing their T20 World Cup victory against South Africa. Virat Kohli praised Bumrah as a ‘once-in-a-generation’ player, urging the crowd to applaud his heroics. An emotional Bumrah reflected on his journey and the team’s commitment to taking Indian cricket forward.
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan expressed his pride and joy at India’s T20 World Cup victory, celebrating the team’s triumph and emotional reaction during the victory parade in Mumbai.
Indian households experienced a surge in spending after the pandemic, driving a broad-based recovery in consumer demand. However, this growth has begun to moderate, prompting experts to call for government stimulus to maintain momentum. While sectors like education, transportation, dining, and automobiles saw significant rebounds, the pace of expansion appears to be slowing. Experts emphasize the need for government measures to boost consumption, particularly in rural areas, and create jobs to sustain economic growth.
Heavy rainfall across northeast India has led to devastating flooding, displacing over 1.6 million people in Assam and Manipur. The death toll has reached 48, with the Brahmaputra River and its tributaries overflowing. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alerts for all northeastern states, warning of widespread rainfall and thunderstorms in the coming days. Meanwhile, the monsoon has covered the entire country, but below-normal rainfall in June has led to a nationwide rainfall deficiency.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for South Gujarat, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya due to heavy rainfall predicted in the coming days. The IMD also forecasts a heavy to very heavy rainfall spell over Northwest and East India, with extremely heavy rainfall expected in Northeast India. Other regions including Jammu Division, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, East Rajasthan, West Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim are also expected to receive heavy rainfall.
A portion of a flyover collapsed onto a moving car in Mumbai’s Andheri area, raising concerns about the safety of infrastructure projects in the city. The incident, which occurred on Thursday afternoon, comes just over a month after a billboard collapse in Ghatkopar claimed 17 lives. Authorities are investigating the cause of the flyover collapse and have cordoned off the area.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Indian cricket team that won the ICC T20 World Cup at his residence on Thursday, celebrating their victory with a breakfast meeting. The team wore a special jersey with two stars commemorating their achievement and the word ‘CHAMPIONS’ in bold letters. The team will be celebrated with a grand victory parade in Mumbai on July 4th, and some players will meet with the Maharashtra Chief Minister.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is hosting the Bhartiya Antariksh Hackathon, inviting student teams to develop innovative geo-spatial applications. The hackathon will culminate in a 30-hour grand finale, with the winners receiving recognition and potential opportunities for further development. The event is open to undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD students across India, with submissions accepted until July 26th, 2024.
