Online food delivery platform Zomato has been hit with another GST demand notice, this time for Rs 9.45 crore from the Karnataka tax authorities. This comes after similar notices from Delhi in recent months, raising concerns about the company’s tax compliance. Zomato, however, maintains its stance, claiming a strong case and plans to appeal the order.
Anshu Malik, a strong medal contender for India at the Paris Olympics, has sustained a shoulder strain during training. The 22-year-old wrestler, who recently won silver at the Budapest Ranking Series, has undergone an MRI and is currently undergoing light training. The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) is awaiting a status report on her condition.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rain across northwest, east, and northeast India over the next four days due to cyclonic circulations over the region. The southwest monsoon, which arrived earlier than usual, has stalled in the eastern region, impacting agriculture and other sectors reliant on summer rains.
An Indian quartet set a new national record in the 4x400m mixed relay at the National Inter-State Athletics Championships in Panchkula, but the time was not enough to secure a spot at the Paris Olympics through the world rankings. The team required a time under 3:11.88s to qualify, falling just short of the mark.
India’s junior badminton team secured their spot in the quarterfinals of the Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championship in Indonesia, while Vaidehi Chaudhary clinched her third singles title in the USD 25,000 ITF women’s tennis tournament in Taipei. Other Indian players also made their mark in various international tennis tournaments.
India’s men’s cricket team was awarded a generous 125 crore rupees prize money for their victory in the T20 World Cup 2024. The announcement was made by Jay Shah, Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, acknowledging the team’s exceptional performance and sportsmanship throughout the tournament.
Suryakumar Yadav’s spectacular catch in the T20 World Cup final sparked controversy as replays showed the boundary line might have been shifted, raising questions about the validity of the catch. Despite the controversy, India clinched the title against South Africa.
Sune Luus’ remarkable century and a crucial 190-run stand with Laura Wolvaardt propelled South Africa to a defiant 232/2, keeping them alive in the one-off Test against India. The Proteas’ resistance, spearheaded by Luus’s composed batting, left India in an unfamiliar position, struggling to crack the South African wall despite a five-wicket haul by Sneh Rana.
India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, in Doha, reviewing bilateral relations with a focus on trade, investment, energy, and people-to-people ties. The meeting also included discussions on regional and global issues, including the situation in Gaza.
India has won the T20 World Cup 2024, defeating South Africa in the final. BCCI secretary Jay Shah expressed immense pride and admiration for the team’s performance, highlighting their dedication, hard work, and spirit. This victory marks India’s second T20 World Cup title and its first ICC title in 13 years.
