Stay informed with the latest news roundup on July 3, 2024, as we bring you the most important updates on global and local events. This live blog provides comprehensive coverage of current affairs, ensuring you don’t miss any significant developments.
During his speech in the Lok Sabha on July 2, Prime Minister Narendra Modi mocked Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi using the dialogues ‘balak budhi’ and ‘tumse na ho payega’ from the movie ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’. Modi accused the Congress of linking Hindus with violence.
The Uttar Pradesh government confirms the identification of most of the 116 victims who died in a stampede at a ‘Satsang’ event in Hathras. Overcrowding, suffocation, and heat were cited as factors leading to the tragic incident.
Ten pilgrims were injured when a bus carrying Amarnath Yatra devotees experienced brake failure. Some pilgrims jumped off the moving vehicle to avoid a plunge into a gorge. Indian Army and Police prevented a major tragedy.
The film ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, starring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan, saw a drop in its box office collection on day 6, grossing ₹570 crore worldwide. The movie is a fusion of Mahabharata and science fiction.
Merchants now have until August 31 to transition to the new tax reporting regime. This extension comes as part of efforts to streamline tax compliance.
The IMD has issued a red alert for Gujarat, predicting heavy showers. Sixteen states, including Delhi, are on high alert due to the Southwest Monsoon.
Prime Minister Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath have offered condolences and assistance to the families affected by the Hathras stampede, which resulted in 116 deaths.
Sixty pharmaceutical firms have registered under the Centre’s scheme to upgrade their manufacturing facilities following amendments to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, mandating global good manufacturing practices.
A CNN poll shows Kamala Harris favored over Joe Biden for the 2024 US Presidential polls, with growing pressure on Biden to step down.