Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the first Kartavya Bhavan at Kartavya Path in Delhi, marking a significant step towards a developed India. He emphasized that the building symbolizes India's transformation and will be a hub for shaping policies for a 'Viksit Bharat'. The new complex aims to modernize administrative infrastructure, fostering collaboration among ministries and saving approximately Rs 1,500 crore annually.
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Industrialist Sunjay Kapur's death, chairman of Sona Comstar, was due to natural causes, the Surrey coroner ruled, dismissing his mother's claims of foul play. Kapur, a US citizen, died from heart disease, confirmed by a post-mortem. Surrey police deemed the death non-suspicious, despite Rani Kapur's letter demanding investigation into a potential conspiracy.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) in Dharmasthala unearthed partial skeletal remains, suspected to be of a man, from a sixth burial site identified by a complainant alleging mass burials. The remains, found near the Netravathi river, included 15 bones.
Elizaveta Krivonogikh, believed to be Vladimir Putin's daughter, has condemned him. She accused an unnamed man of destroying her life. Many interpret this as an attack on Putin. Elizaveta now lives in Paris and supports Ukraine. She works at art galleries known for anti-war exhibitions. Her shift from luxury to activism has drawn attention.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Varanasi visit, dedicated Operation Sindoor's success to Lord Vishwanath, highlighting India's firm stance against terrorism. He criticized opposition parties for questioning the operation's timing and mourning the destruction of terrorist bases in Pakistan. Modi emphasized India's growing defense capabilities, noting that missiles made in Uttar Pradesh will deter future Pakistani misadventures.
Tuvalu, a Pacific island nation, faces imminent submersion due to rising sea levels, prompting a groundbreaking planned migration. A treaty with Australia allows 280 Tuvaluans annually to gain permanent residency, accessing essential services.
Tesla shareholders have filed a lawsuit accusing Elon Musk and the company of securities fraud, alleging they concealed safety risks associated with Tesla's self-driving technology, including the Robotaxi. Musk responded on X, dismissing the lawsuit as driven by opportunistic class-action lawyers. The lawsuit seeks damages for investors, claiming Tesla exaggerated autonomous driving capabilities, leading to inflated stock value.
The Trump administration has discontinued the weekly email directive, initiated by the Department of Government Efficiency under Elon Musk, that required federal workers to list five accomplishments. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) stated the policy was inefficient and will transition agencies to stricter performance management systems with regular employee check-ins.
India’s literacy rate is rising, but a severe teacher shortage threatens future gains. States like Bihar, Punjab, Karnataka, and Rajasthan face tens of thousands of vacancies, with many schools staffed by only one or two teachers. Budget cuts, slow recruitment, and unattractive working conditions fuel the crisis, risking ‘functional illiteracy’ despite glowing literacy statistics.
August 2025 will see several bank holidays across India. Banks will be closed nationwide for Independence Day on August 15th. Various regional holidays, including Tendong Lho Rum Faat, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, and Ganesh Chaturthi, will also lead to closures in specific states.