The Lok Sabha will see a key event today, July 30th, as Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responds to the budget discussion. This will mark the conclusion of the budget and finance bill passage process. Sitharaman presented the Union Budget on July 23rd and made significant announcements for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, particularly concerning infrastructure development and special financial support.
Meanwhile, the Opposition-led INDIA bloc is staging a rally at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar today to highlight the deteriorating health of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is currently imprisoned in Tihar Jail. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has accused the BJP of conspiring to harm Kejriwal, citing his medical reports which show his sugar levels dropping significantly.
President Droupadi Murmu will be in attendance today for the inauguration of the Buddhist Vihara in Udgir.
Continuing developments related to the Arvind Kejriwal case, Bibhav Kumar, Kejriwal’s aide, has had his judicial custody extended until July 30th. Kumar faces charges for allegedly assaulting Swati Maliwal, a former DCW chief and AAP Rajya Sabha member.
In other legal proceedings, the Karnataka High Court has postponed the hearing on Byju Raveendran’s petition challenging the NCLT order triggering the insolvency process for the edtech firm Byju’s. The hearing is now scheduled for July 30th.
Looking internationally, Iran’s newly elected reformist president, Masoud Pezeshkian, is set to take the oath of office today. It’s important to note that while the president is elected in Iran, the Supreme Leader, currently Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, holds ultimate authority.
Also today, a total of 36 companies are releasing their Q1 results, providing insights into their financial performance.
Delhi will be adding 320 new air-conditioned, low-floor electric buses to its public transport fleet today, increasing the total number of such buses to 1,970.
India and Sri Lanka will be facing off in the 3rd T20 match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on July 30th at 7:00 PM IST.
Beyond these key events, the Telangana HC will hear a plea regarding the BRS office land. The Andhra HC will adjourn Jagan Mohan Reddy’s plea for LoP status until July 30th. Bypolls are scheduled for 49 local body wards in Kerala, and experts will be visiting Sagar Island to find a permanent solution to erosion and protect Kapil Muni’s temple. A door-to-door survey of properties in Hyderabad is set to begin, and schools in Kashmir will remain closed due to the heatwave.
The Tamil Nadu Women’s Summit 2024 will be held in Chennai today.
In a rare celestial event, India will witness a double meteor shower on July 30th.
Spain’s Prime Minister will testify today in a graft probe case against his wife.
In the tech sector, Realme will be launching its 13 Pro series and Watch S2 in India, featuring ChatGPT AI features. Qualcomm will host its ‘Snapdragon for India’ event. Vivo Tech. Day 2024 kicks off in India. Akums Drugs and Pharma’s ₹1,857-cr IPO is scheduled to open today.
