1.Rishi Sunak tops first round of voting in UK leadership contest-Former British finance minister Rishi Sunak won the most votes in the first round of voting to succeed Boris Johnson as leader of the Conservative Party and prime minister, as two candidates were eliminated.-The Times of India
2.The Madagascar government and Telecommunications Consultants India Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for participation in the Pan African e network project named e-VBAB or e-VidyaBharti and e-AarogyaBharti. The Minister of Higher Education of Madagascar, Elia Beatrice signed the MoU in the premises of the Ministry of Higher Education in Madagascar’s Antananarivo in the presence of the Ambassador of India to Comoros and Madagascar, Abhay Kumar.-dnaindia.com
3.Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Thursday participate in virtual I2U2 Summit, along with Prime Minister of Israel Yair Lapid, President of the UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US President Joe Biden.-livemint.com
4.Plastic pollution is one of the biggest pressing environmental issues across the globe. From ocean to mountains, we human being have polluted the mother earth to the core. Microplastics are increasingly found in the natural world, and while it is not yet certain what the consequence of the tiny pieces of plastic will be, there is no doubt that this is a growing issue.-dnaworld.com
5.People in the age group of 18-59 will be given free Covid vaccine booster shots from Friday, July 15, official sources were quoted as saying by the news agency PTI on Wednesday. The free Covid-19 vaccine booster shot is a special drive that will continue for 75 days beginning Friday.-livemint.com
6.MUMBAI: Due to continuous heavy rain in the city, the Mumbai University has cancelled all exams scheduled on Thursday even as Mumbai deputy director of education Sandeep Sangave has directed education officers of different zones, including Mumbai, to take a decision on shutting schools in case of heavy showers.-Times of India
7.According to reports, over the past 24 hours, Mumbai has seen widespread incessant rainfall with the majority of the areas in the city, breaching the 100 mm mark. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has declared an orange alert for the next three days.-mumbailive.com
8.If you’re planning to visit Goa next month, your flight might just land at state’s brand new airport in Mopa. The new civilian airport is set to begin operations between August 15 and September 1 this year.-livemint.com
9.With the hospitality industry changing at record pace, businesses in this sector are urgently seeking skilled talent to implement new operating structures, innovate, and prepare for the future. Conversations around upskilling have come to the fore as establishments realise the need to build skills to stay relevant and competitive in the ever-changing environment of a post-pandemic world.-The Economic Times
10.Hotel occupancy in Mumbai is at its peak right now, and the average daily rate is much above pre-pandemic levels. The opening of a new large meeting venue in the city, the execution of city events that had not been held for the previous two years, the reopening of international flight routes, infrastructure development initiatives, and corporate travel are just a few of the factors that have influenced demand in the city.-hospitalityworld.com
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