1st Aug 2024, Top Headlines from Various Sources

Business & Finance

Infosys Receives GST Notice Infosys has been served a “pre-show cause” notice for alleged tax evasion amounting to ₹32,403 crores. The company disputes the applicability of GST on these expenses​ (India Today)​​ (India Today)​.

Early Signs of Election Ad Spending Surge Online ad spending is seeing a significant rise in Maharashtra and Haryana ahead of the state elections. Major spenders include Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and Haryana Congress leader Deepender Singh Hooda​ (India Today)​​ (India Today)​.


Technology

New Innovations from Vivo and Poco Vivo showcased new AI and camera advancements at their Tech Day 2024, while the upcoming Poco F7 Pro, expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, was spotted in the IMEI database​ (India Today)​.

Digital Arrest Scam Alert A new scam, dubbed the “digital arrest scam,” is targeting bank accounts by exploiting personal information through fraudulent legal notices sent via digital means​ (India Today)​.


Politics

Kamala Harris Sole Candidate for DNC Roll Call Vice President Kamala Harris is the only Democratic candidate qualified for the DNC’s virtual roll call ballot, having secured the support of 3,923 delegates​ (India Today)​.

Wayanad Landslides and Political Fallout The landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad have led to a political blame game. Home Minister Amit Shah stated that early warnings were issued, while Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan accused the Centre of shifting blame​ (India Today)​​ (India Today)​.


Science

Macron’s Kiss Sparks Controversy French President Emmanuel Macron’s close interaction with the French Sports Minister during the Paris Olympics has drawn significant media attention and public scrutiny​ (India Today)​.

Russia’s Drone Attack on Kyiv One of the largest drone attacks on Kyiv by Russia has been reported, with Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepting over 30 drones, minimizing casualties and damage​ (India Today)​.


World News Events

Killing of Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Tehran, reportedly by an Israeli raid. This event marks a significant escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict​ (India Today)​.

Mob Violence in UK Over Stabbing Incident Following a tragic stabbing of three children at a dance workshop in Southport, UK, far-right protests led to violent clashes with police and attacks on a mosque​ (India Today)​.

El Chapo’s Son Pleads Not Guilty Joaquin Guzman Lopez, son of notorious drug lord El Chapo, has pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking charges in a US court​ (India Today)​.


These headlines capture the most relevant and critical updates across different domains, reflecting significant developments globally and within India.

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