Heartbreaking Revelation: 51% of PM CARES for Children Applications Rejected – Latest India News Live Updates, July 16, 2024
Latest News Live Updates – July 16, 2024
IMF Boosts India’s FY25 Growth Forecast
At 20:28 IST, the IMF raised India’s growth projection for FY25 to 7%, an increase of 20 basis points from its April estimate, citing increased private consumption in rural areas.
Kerala Man Trapped in Lift for 42 Hours
At 20:01 IST, a 59-year-old man named Ravindran Nair in Kerala spent 42 hours trapped in an elevator at a government hospital, resulting in a farewell note penned to his family. This incident is under investigation.
All-Party Meeting Ahead of Budget
At 18:16 IST, the government announced an all-party meeting on July 21, ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament. Notably, the Trinamool Congress will not attend due to their observance of Martyrs’ Day.
Probationary IAS Officer Puja Khedkar Recalled
At 17:40 IST, the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration suspended Puja Khedkar’s training and recalled her to Mussoorie from Maharashtra.
IIT JAM 2025 Schedule Released
At 16:59 IST, IIT Delhi released the schedule for the JAM 2025. Registrations open on September 3 and close on October 11, with the exam set for February 2, 2025.
UP Extends EV Policy
At 15:56 IST, Uttar Pradesh extended its EV Manufacturing and Mobility Policy until 2027. The policy includes continued subsidies and incentives for the sector.
NTK Leader Killed in Tamil Nadu
At 15:18 IST, senior NTK member Balasubramanian was hacked to death in Madurai. Police ruled out political motives, attributing the attack to revenge.
Liquor Home Delivery Plans
At 14:49 IST, states like Delhi, Goa, Haryana, Kerala, and Punjab explored launching liquor delivery via platforms like Zomato, Swiggy, and BigBasket.
Kanchanjunga Express Accident Probe
At 13:45 IST, the Commissioner of Railway Safety cited management oversights as the cause of the Kanchanjunga Express accident.
Jio Financial Shares Decline
At 13:40 IST, shares of Jio Financial Services fell over 2% due to a 5.72% decline in Q1 FY25 net profit, impacted by interest income drop.
PM CARES for Children Scheme Rejections
At 12:44 IST, officials reported that 51% of applications for the PM CARES for Children scheme were rejected.
Vodafone Idea Shares Rally
At 12:25 IST, Vodafone Idea’s shares rose 6% following the Chief Justice of India’s decision to review AGR dues.
Special Trains for Kanwar Mela
At 12:15 IST, Northern Railway announced special trains for the Kanwar Mela from July 22 to August 19.
Army Chief Briefs Defence Minister
At 11:14 IST, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi updated Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the anti-terror operation in Doda, where four soldiers, including an officer, were killed.
Stock Markets and Trends
At 11:11 IST, historic data shows fluctuating market performance post-Budget, with positive returns on Budget days only twice in the last three decades. Meanwhile, Nifty hit a new all-time high of 24,650.05.
Special Trains to Puri
At 10:44 IST, East Coast Railway unveiled special trains to Puri for upcoming rituals at Lord Jagannath Temple.
Murder of VIP Chief’s Father in Bihar
At 09:30 IST, Jitan Sahani, father of VIP chief Mukesh Sahani, was found murdered in Darbhanga, Bihar.
IMD Issues Heavy Rainfall Alert
At 08:44 IST, IMD predicted extremely heavy rainfall in regions including Konkan & Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Karnataka, with a red alert issued for particular areas.
PM Modi to Speak at UNGA
At 08:43 IST, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address the UN General Assembly’s high-level session on September 26.
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