Acquist News at a Glance 29/08/24 (Pointers Business Forum Special Edition)
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Thursday 29th August 2024
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Pointers Business Forum Special Edition
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Famous Personality Born Today: Dhyan Chand (29 August 1905 – 3 December 1979) was an Indian field hockey player, regarded by many as the greatest field hockey player in history. He earned three Olympic gold medals, in 1928, 1932 and 1936, during an era where India dominated field hockey. His influence extended beyond these victories, as India won the field hockey event in seven out of eight Olympics from 1928 to 1964
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His Quote: “It is not my country’s duty to push me ahead. It is my duty to push my country ahead.”
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Numbers of the Day
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??USD 83.90
?? GBP 110.83
?? Euro 93.43
?? Gold 73,260 ??10 gm 24 (Kt)
?? Silver 88,400 ??Kg
? Petrol 104.21/Ltr
? Diesel 92.15/Ltr
*all values in INR as of Today
*as per Mumbai
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BSE Sensex 81,917.09
NIFTY 25,089.70
*all values in INR as of Today
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????India signs repeat order for 73,000 SIG716 assault rifles, to be delivered by end-2025: The Ministry of Defence has signed a repeat order for 73,000 SIG716 rifles from Sig Sauer of the US and deliveries are expected to completed by end-2025.
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????President Murmu reacts to Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: ‘Enough is enough’: President Droupadi Murmu has voiced her deep dismay and horror in her first public remarks regarding the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata earlier this month. Speaking to PTI, the President expressed her anguish over the crime saying "enough is enough" and urging society to confront the chronic issue of violence against women.
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????Supreme Court to hear on September 24 plea seeking implementation of Centre's guidelines on safety, security of children in schools: In the wake of recent sexual assault incidents of children in some schools, including Badlapur in Maharashtra, the Supreme Court on Wednesday (August 28, 2024) agreed to hear on September 24 a plea filed by an NGO seeking implementation of the Centre’s guidelines on safety and security of children in educational institutes across the country.
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????SC emphasises limited judicial intervention in sector-specific tribunals: The Supreme Court ?emphasised the principle that constitutional courts should exercise restraint while reviewing decisions of specialised tribunals, particularly in matters requiring technical expertise and sectoral knowledge.
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????Arunachal Pradesh: Three army personnel killed after vehicle falls in gorge: Three army personnel died and many others were injured after a truck skidded off the road and fell into a gorge in Subansiri district, Arunachal Pradesh, reported ANI.
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????SC stays govt decision to omit misleading ads rule: The Supreme Court stayed a government order of July 1 that controversially ended the requirement for manufacturers of Ayurveda, Siddha or Unani drugs to seek prior licensing permission before publishing advertisements.
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????Mollywood film industry rocked by sexual assault allegations, 17 cases filed: The Malayalam film industry, Mollywood, has been shaken to it's core as 17 cases of sexual harassment were registered following complaints lodged by victims in the wake of the release of the Justice Hema Committee report, reported NDTV.
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????'7 bullets fired, bombs hurled': BJP leader claims attack amid Bengal Bandh: A BJP leader claimed on Wednesday that Trinamool Congress workers attacked his car in West Bengal's Bhatpara in North 24 Parganas district.
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????12 new members elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha, BJP becomes largest party in Upper House with 96 members: Twelve candidates including nine from BJP, two from its allies in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and one from Congress have been elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha in the elections to vacant seats in the Upper House of Parliament.
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????Rains claim 9 more lives in Gujarat, flood-like situation in many areas; PM holds talks with CM: Rain-related incidents claimed nine more lives in Gujarat, taking the death toll to 16 in two days, while another 8,500 people were relocated and rescued from flood-affected areas with rains continuing to lash some parts of the state for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday, officials said.
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??International
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??Typhoon Shanshan: Japan prepares for powerful typhoon, affecting transportation and delivery services: Japan was preparing for powerful typhoon as it slowly approached the country's southwest at a bicycle speed, threatening to bring heavy rains and strong winds and causing airlines to cancel flights and train operators to delay or suspend services through the weekend.
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??Donald Trump adds RFK Jr and Tulsi Gabbard to transition team: Donald Trump has added former White House hopefuls Robert F Kennedy Jr and Tulsi Gabbard to his transition team if he wins November's US Presidential election, his campaign said. Mr. Kennedy and Ms. Gabbard hail from outside the Republican party sphere where former President Trump draws most of his support.
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??Libya's oilfield closures spread in standoff over central bank: Libya's oilfield closures spread on Wednesday as the Sarir field almost completely halted output, two field engineers told Reuters, amid a political dispute over control of the central bank and oil revenue.
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??Bangladesh revokes ban on Jamaat-E-Islami Bangladesh, its students wing Islami Chhattra Shibir: The Interim Government of Bangladesh led by Professor Mohammad Yunus on Wednesday (August 28, 2024) ended the ban on Jamaat-E-Islami Bangladesh, its students wing Islami Chhattra Shibir and “all other associated organisations” of JeI Bangladesh.
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领英推荐
??Deadly sloth fever with no cure spreads across Europe and US: A dangerous and highly contagious disease, known as Deadly Sloth Fever, is spreading rapidly across Europe and the United States, posing a serious threat to public health worldwide. In a recent development, over 20 individuals returning to the United States from Cuba have been diagnosed with Oropouche virus the pathogen behind this outbreak.
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??In Germany's industrial east, old traumas boost far right: In the relatively well-off city of Zwickau, in Germany's former communist east, economic uncertainty and a turbulent history have combined to drive support for the far right ahead of a key regional election.
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??Tanzanian President names 'mischievous' lion after opposition leader: Watching a hungry lion pace in a small cage, Tanzania's President jokingly suggested naming the "mischievous" beast after one of the East African country's leading opposition politicians. President Samia Suluhu Hassan was visiting an annual fair in her hometown archipelago of Zanzibar on Saturday when she saw the furious feline at a National Wildlife Agency booth.
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??Tech
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??Binance says it blocked “limited number” of Palestinian crypto accounts over “illicit funds”: Binance has only blocked a few Palestinian users’ accounts over links to illicit funds and has not seized the assets of all Palestinians, clarified Binance Co-Founder & Chief Customer service officer Yi He, in response to a social media user who claimed Israel had requested the move.
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??Reliance Jio hikes it’s free Netflix subscription plans: Reliance Jio has increased the prices of its entertainment prepaid plans that includes a complimentary Netflix subscription by up to Rs. 300. The plans were earlier priced at Rs. 1,099 and Rs. 1,499 each. The benefits offered on both plans will remain the same.
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??Car dashcam maker Pioneer launches new range of products in India: Pioneer India introduced an avant-garde range of Dash Cameras, from its Mobility AI portfolio, specifically designed for India. The new VREC Dash Camera series consists of four models; VREC-H120SC, VREC-H320SC, VREC-H520DC and VREC-Z820DC.
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??OpenAI to launch new AI product called ‘Strawberry’ in fall: OpenAI is reportedly planning to release its advanced AI product called “Strawberry,” in the fall. A report by The Information has revealed that the tool will be able to solve math problems even if it has never been trained on them, perform high-level tasks like designing market strategies and solving complex word puzzles and do “deep research.”
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??Sports
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??Paralympics opening ceremony starts final chapter on long sports summer in Paris: Just weeks after hosting the Olympics, Paris began the final chapter of its summer of sports Wednesday with the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games.
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??Zaheer Khan set to join LSG as team mentor: Lucknow Super Giants are set to appoint former India speedster Zaheer Khan as their mentor ahead of the India Premier League (IPL) mega auction. The appointment marks the return of the 45-year-old left-arm pacer to the IPL fold after two years, having been associated with five-time champions Mumbai Indians from 2018-2022.
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??Jay Shah says he will ensure Test cricket remains priority on being elected ICC Chairman: Newly-elected ICC Chairman Jay Shah says he will look to ensure that Test cricket forms the "bedrock" of the game in his tenure during which he will also try to "dismantle barriers that have hindered cricket's progress". The 35-year-old will relinquish his current position of BCCI secretary to succeed incumbent Greg Barclay on December 1 as the youngest ICC Chairman for a term of two years.
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??West Indies beat South Africa by 8 wickets in 3rd T20, sweep series 3-0: Nicholas Pooran blasted 35 runs from 13 balls to lead the West Indies to an eight-wicket win over South Africa in the rain-shortened third Twenty20 cricket international, securing a 3-0 series sweep. Rain delayed the start of play by an hour and returned in the fifth over of the South Africa innings, reducing the match to 13 overs per innings.
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??Cristiano Ronaldo breaks free-kick jinx to score his 899th career goal: Cristiano Ronaldo recently delivered a remarkable free-kick goal in Al-Nassr's 4-1 victory over Al-Feiha in the Saudi Pro League. This goal was Ronaldo's 899th in his career. Known for his powerful free-kick style, Ronaldo took a different approach this time, opting for precise placement over power.
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