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Income Tax Day, observed on July 24, commemorates the introduction of income tax by Sir James Wilson in 1860, marking a significant moment in India's fiscal history.
According to the latest Henley Passport Index ranking, India's passport is positioned at 82nd, offering visa-free access to 58 countries. The ranking is based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Hamas announced on Tuesday that it has signed an agreement in Beijing with various Palestinian groups, including Fatah, to pursue "national unity" and jointly govern Gaza post-war.
Zika virus is a mosquito-borne flavivirus mainly spread by Aedes mosquitoes, especially Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. First identified in Uganda in 1947, it has since caused outbreaks in Africa, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the Americas.
The Israeli military has issued an evacuation order for a section of the Gaza Strip that it had designated as a humanitarian zone. This move is part of a planned operation against Hamas militants who have entrenched themselves in the area, launching rockets toward Israel. The evacuation order has forced thousands of Palestinians, including children and families, to leave their homes once again.
In the midst of Sudan’s brutal civil war, women are being coerced into sexual exploitation by soldiers in exchange for food, according to a harrowing report by The Guardian. The conflict, which erupted in April 2023, has pushed the country into a dire humanitarian crisis, with widespread violence and famine exacerbating the suffering of civilians.
Dr Neeraj Mittal, Secretary (Telecom), emphasized that the Centre will play a crucial role in shaping standards and infrastructure for 6G networks worldwide.
Questions like "What is CrowdStrike? Why is my Windows computer showing the Blue Screen of Death? Who caused the largest IT outage ever?" has been trending globally following a Microsoft error that crippled Windows PCs.
From flights to supermarkets to banking operations, the global Microsoft outage is disrupting multiple sectors and threatens massive issues if not resolved soon.
Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal recently criticized Google for reducing the pricing of Google Maps for developers in India by 70% starting August 1.
Usha Chilukuri Vance, wife of JD Vance, stated at the Republican National Convention that neither she nor JD expected to be in this position.
A 45-year-old Egyptian man, Magdy Eissa, recently achieved a Guinness World Record for visiting the new Seven Wonders of the World in the fastest time of 6 days, 11 hours, and 52 minutes using only public transport.
Former US President Donald Trump has selected JD Vance, a Republican senator, as his running mate for the 2024 presidential election.
A day after the assassination attempt, US former President Donald Trump said that he was “supposed to be dead.” Calling it a “surreal experience,” he felt that he had been saved “by luck or by God.”
Formerly an ally, Oli had previously served two terms as PM and is now poised for his third term, marking a significant political development in the country.