India Digest: Dhankhar Steps Down, Trade Deal Delayed, Plane Skids Off Runway
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This edition covers everything from political shifts and trade talks to climate insights and sporting triumphs. We’d love to hear what you think. Just hit reply with your feedback, ideas, or questions.
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National & Political Updates
Vice President Resigns: Jagdeep Dhankhar has stepped down from his role as India's Vice President, citing health reasons. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his well-wishes for Dhankhar's recovery.
Mumbai Train Blasts Appeal: The Maharashtra government has filed an appeal in the Supreme Court challenging the acquittal of accused individuals in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case.
💼 Economy & Business
SBI's Capital Infusion: The State Bank of India raised ₹250 billion through a significant institutional share sale. Despite this, its Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio increased marginally from 10.8% to 11.5%, still below the sector average of 14%.
UPI Downtime Alert: SBI announced a scheduled maintenance window for its UPI services on July 22, from 12:15 AM to 1:00 AM IST. Customers were advised to use UPI Lite during this period.
India-US Trade Talks: India is nearing the finalization of an interim free trade agreement with the United States, with an announcement expected by September or October.
🌆 Urban Development
World Bank Report: A new report by the World Bank highlights India's opportunity to drive resilient urban development. With over 50% of the required urban infrastructure for 2050 yet to be built, timely action is essential to mitigate future losses from extreme weather events.
✈️ Aviation
Air India Safety Checks: Air India completed precautionary inspections on the locking mechanisms of fuel control switches across its Boeing fleet, reporting no issues.
🌍 Global Affairs
US Withdraws from UNESCO: The United States announced its decision to withdraw from UNESCO, citing perceived anti-Israel bias and divisive agendas within the organization.
🏏 Sports Highlights
Badminton Victory: Indian shuttler H.S. Prannoy achieved a remarkable comeback win at the China Open, showcasing resilience and skill.
Chess World Cup: Indian grandmasters Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy have advanced to the semifinals of the Chess World Cup, marking significant achievements in their careers.
Women's Cricket Triumph: India's women's cricket team clinched the T20I series against England with a 3-2 victory. Shree Charani was named Player of the Series for her outstanding performance.
Upcoming Events:
July 23: RBI Governor’s speech at Mumbai FinCon
July 25: India-Africa Trade Summit kickoff in New Delhi
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As we take these strides, let’s make sure we promote kindness, creativity, and teamwork. And till the next time, may you take pleasure in bringing happiness and inquisitiveness in your day-to-day activities!
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