The Indian government has allocated ₹2000 crore for interventions aimed at promoting ‘Bharat’ products and helping moderate food prices. This initiative aims to address rising inflation and ensure affordability for consumers.
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IHG Hotels & Resorts’ first voco hotel in India, voco Jim Corbett, has announced the appointment of key leadership roles across various departments. The hotel, nestled in the Kumaon region, is a serene sanctuary spanning 13.5 acres and features a stunning backdrop of the Kosi River. The newly appointed team brings a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry and is committed to providing exceptional guest experiences.
Following a canopy collapse at Terminal 1 (T-1) last week, Delhi airport’s main domestic terminal is expected to remain closed for several weeks. The incident, which occurred during heavy rains, resulted in one fatality and eight injuries. This closure is causing significant disruptions, including flight cancellations, reschedulings, and passenger displacement. While the airport authority aims to reopen Terminal 1 as soon as possible, a thorough inspection is necessary before resuming operations.
Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra motivated Indian athletes at a send-off event organized by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) in collaboration with HSBC India. The event highlighted the importance of corporate support in sports development and expressed confidence in the athletes’ ability to perform well at the Paris Olympics.
German automaker Volkswagen, having invested heavily in India, is exploring selling its stake in the Indian market due to low sales and competition. The company’s expensive European cars have failed to capture significant market share. Volkswagen is now focusing on developing affordable cars and advocating for lower taxes on hybrid vehicles in India.
The Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLU) will release the notification for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025 on July 7th, 2024. Aspirants seeking admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programs at 22 National Law Universities (NLUs) and other participating institutes can apply after the registration dates are announced. The exam is scheduled for December 1st, 2024, from 2 pm to 4 pm. This article provides details on eligibility criteria, application process, exam pattern, and participating universities for CLAT 2025.
Zimbabwe has named Sikandar Raza as captain for the upcoming five-match T20I series against India. The team features a young squad with Raza as the most experienced player, aiming to rebuild under new coach Justin Sammons. Belgium-born Antum Naqvi has also been included in the squad, subject to citizenship confirmation.
India’s victorious T20 World Cup team’s return home has been delayed due to Hurricane Beryl, which forced the closure of Barbados’ Grantley Adams International Airport. The BCCI is working on a charter flight to bring the players back to India, and the planned felicitation ceremony will be held once their travel schedule is confirmed.
The Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) 2024 Players Draft is set to take place in Mumbai on July 10, featuring a star-studded lineup of international and Indian paddlers. World No. 10 Bernadette Szocs, rising Indian star Sreeja Akula, and other top players will be vying for spots on eight teams in the upcoming season.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in several states across India, with the alert lasting until July 4th. The IMD has also issued orange alerts for other regions until July 5th, and predicts that active monsoon conditions will prevail over the northwest, east, and northeast parts of the country for the next four to five days.