Center releases ₹1.16 lakh crore to states to increase spending
The Center on Wednesday released over ₹1.16 lakh crore to states, equivalent to two monthly installments of tax devolution, to help front-load the capital expenditure capabilities of state governments this financial year.
Center says buying flag is voluntary
The Union Culture Ministry had asked the states to use all possible channels of distribution to make the Indian flag available. tricolor in every house A day after a video of customers being forced to buy flags at a fair price shop in Haryana went viral, a senior ministry official said on Wednesday, but buying the flag was “purely voluntary”.
‘Freebies’ can be life saver in tough times: EC
The Election Commission of India (ECI) told the Supreme Court that what is considered “free” in normal times can be life-saving during a disaster or pandemic. The apex election body was giving its authority to the apex court on a petition filed by advocate Ashwini Upadhyay, seeking a ban on the practice of promising “irrational freebies” by political parties, especially to garner votes at the time of elections. .
Donald Trump says he took Fifth Amendment investigation into New York Attorney General
Donald Trump invokes the Fifth Amendment and will not answer questions under oath in New York’s attorney general’s long-running civil investigation, the former president said in a statement Wednesday.
Mr Trump’s decision comes just days after FBI agents searched his Mar-a-Lago property in Florida as part of an unrelated federal investigation into whether he took classified records when he left the White House.
China ends Taiwan exercise, reaffirms pledge of ‘reunification’
China’s military said on Wednesday it had “successfully” completed its exercises after nearly a week of military drills around Taiwan, while Beijing once again promised it would seek “reunification”.
Seaside protesters in Sri Lanka will clear the agitation site
Anti-government protesters in Sri Lanka, who camped for four months near the presidential secretariat in the wake of the island’s economic crisis, on Wednesday announced their decision to vacate the protest site, saying their struggle would continue.
Meanwhile, former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Have requested entry to Thailand The Thai foreign ministry said last month for a temporary stay in another Southeast Asian country after fleeing its island nation amid massive protests.
Benzema, Alaba score as Real Madrid beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 to win the UEFA Super Cup
David Alaba drove the opener close to home in the 37th minute when Casemiro cushioned Karim Benzema’s header back after a corner. The French star then sealed Madrid’s record-equalling fifth Super Cup title in the 65th thanks to an assist from the vibrant Vinicius Jr.
The Committee of Administrators (CoA) of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has moved the Supreme Court seeking contempt of court action against former president Praful Patel and several office-bearers of state football associations. “Justice” by accusing the football federation of attempting to defeat the purpose of the Supreme Court’s supervision through the CoA.
Airfare band closed, last minute tickets likely to be cheaper
Passengers booking last minute flight tickets can expect lower airfares as the government has removed its mandatory airfare band for tickets booked 15 days in advance. “It has been decided to remove the fare band with effect from August 31, 2022,” the Civil Aviation Ministry said in a circular on Wednesday.
Musk sold $6.9 billion worth of Tesla shares, citing the possibility of a forced Twitter deal
Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk sold $6.9 billion worth of shares in the electric vehicle maker, saying the money could be used for a potential Twitter deal if he loses a legal battle with the social media platform.