World News

1. Russia has announced that it planned to launch a lunar lander this week. 2. Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan who is currently imprisoned in Jail, challenged his arrest in the Toshakhana case at Islamabad High Court. 3. In Haiti, people in thousands marched through its capital yesterday, demanding protection from violent gangs pillaging … Read more

International News

1. India,Vietnam holds 5th Joint Trade Sub-Commission meeting, reviews progress on bilateral trade and economic cooperation. 2. France sets target of facilitating entry of 30 thousand Indian students by 2030: In a major push to Indian students and alumni, France has announced new initiatives to bolster academic excellence, cultural understanding, and long-lasting friendship between the … Read more

Defence

1. Parliament on Tuesday passed a bill that seeks to provide the commander-in-chief and officer-in-command of inter-services organisations disciplinary and administrative powers over personnel from other forces serving in such establishments. 2. DRDO TO BEGIN TAPAS UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (UAV) TO BEGIN MILITARY TRIALS THIS MONTH:DRDO’s TAPAS is capable of operating at altitudes up to … Read more

Entertainment News

  1. Noted Malayalam director Siddique who suffered a heart attack while undergoing treatment for various ailments at a private hospital, passed away on Tuesday. 2. ECL Finance Company MD and three officials were on Tuesday quizzed for nearly eight hours by the Raigad police in Maharashtra probing the alleged suicide of film art director … Read more

Tax Related News

1. Government has no proposal to increase the tax benefit accorded for preventive health check-ups in the country under Section 80D of Income Tax Act. The current benefit is up to rupees 5000 under this section.

2. State-run Bharat Electronics Limited has set a target of Rs 20,300 crore for financial year 2023-24 as demand for indigenous products is driving growth for the company, its Chairman and Managing Director Bhanu Prakash Srivastava said.

3. India’s crude oil imports from Saudi Arabia plunged by 34% in July.

4. India First Life Insurance Company has launched a non-linked and non-participating product Guarantee of Life Dreams (G.O.L.D.) Plan.

5. Direct-to-home firm Dish TV India Ltd on Tuesday reported a 15.07 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs 20.54 crore for the April-June quarter of 2023-24 compared to Rs 17.85 crore a year ago.

7. Gautam Adani Enterprises Ltd. is exploring selling its stake in its Mumbai-listed consumer-staple joint venture with Wilmar International Ltd.

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Today’s Finance

 USD ₹ 82.85 💷 GBP ₹ 105.58 **** GDP rate (2023 ) : 6.5% ( $3.75 trillion) Inflation rate : 4.7% Population : 141.81 cr (17.7% of the total world population). Unemployment : 7.8% BSE Sensex 65,846.50 −106.98 (0.16%)🔻 NIFTY 19,570.85 −26.45 (0.13%)🔻 Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai GOLD : ₹ 60,440/10gm (24 krt) … Read more

Crime News and various Judgements

1. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Chief Minister of Jharkhand Hemant Soren in the alleged land scam case. The central probe agency has asked the Chief Minister to appear before its Ranchi office on 14th August. 2. HARYANA Government has extended the temporary suspension of Mobile Internet services in the territorial jurisdiction of Nuh … Read more

Today’s Top News

1. The Nationwide Meri Mati Mera Desh Campaign will be launched today to pay tribute to the Bravehearts who laid down their lives for the country. 2. Rajya Sabha passes National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill 2023. 3. Parliament passed the Inter-Services Organisation (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill – 2023. 4. Rajya Sabha passes Indian … Read more

Today’s Astrology 09 August 2023

09 Aug (Wednesday) Vedic Ritu/ Varsha Drik Ritu : Varsha (Monsoon) पक्ष :: Krishnapaksh Vikram Samvat – 2080 Shaka Samvat – 1945 Month : Sravana 23, (Purnimanta) Sravana 23, (Amanta) Nakshatra: Krithika/ Rohini Tithi : Taitila (up to 3:57 pm)Garija/Vanija Rahu : 12:32 PM – 02:09 PM Yamaganda : 07:41 AM – 09:18 AM