1.US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that he expects to "work well" with China's new foreign minister, after previous incumbent Qin Gang was abruptly removed from office."I've also known Wang Yi for more than a decade. I've met with him repeatedly," Blinken said in reference to the new top diplomat. "I anticipate being able to work well with him as we have in the past."-ndtv.com
2.On July 24, Israel's parliament approved a significant law as part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial plan to overhaul the nation's justice system. The approval of this law sparked new waves of mass protests and accusations that Netanyahu was leading the country towards authoritarianism. The vote was passed unanimously by Netanyahu's governing coalition, but not without the Opposition storming out of the hall in protest.-hindustantimes.com.
3.The government will release two commemorative coins of ₹100 and ₹75 to mark India's G20 presidency. According to a gazette notification issued on July 24, the commemorative ₹100 coin will bear the Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar in the centre with the legend Satyamev Jayate in Devnagari on its obverse side.It will also be flanked on the left periphery with the word 'Bharat' in Devnagari script and on the right periphery with the word 'India' in English.-hindustantimes.com
4.The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has encouraged India to remove export restrictions on non-basmati rice. The Indian government on July 20 banned the export of non-basmati white rice to boost domestic supply and keep retail prices under check during the upcoming festive season, which constitutes about 25% of the total rice export of the country.- https://www.livemint.com/
5.On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for India's victory over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil war.The day brings to the fore the bravery of India's unparalleled warriors who will always remain a source of inspiration to the people of the country, the prime minister said in a tweet in Hindi.
6.The IMF on Tuesday projected a growth rate of 6.1 per cent for India in 2023, which is a 0.2 percentage point upward revision compared with the April projection. This is reflective of the "momentum" from stronger-than-expected growth in the fourth quarter of 2022 as a result of stronger domestic investment, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said.- https://www.ndtv.com/
7.The India Meteorological Department has issued 'red' alert in Raigad, Pune, Satara and Ratnagiri districts for 26th July. Moreover, an Orange alert has been issued in Mumbai, Palghar and Thane. The weather department has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall and issued an orange alert for six districts of Maharashtra till July 27. The weather department noted that Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudrug, Pune, Kolhapur and Satara districts will receive heavy to heavy rainfall till July 27.- https://www.livemint.com/
8.Incessant rainfall, followed by flash floods has wreaked havoc in Punjab. As per the latest updates, 41 people have died and 1,616 are living in relief camps 19 districts are severely affected by floods such as Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Fatehgarh Sahib, Faridkot, Hoshiarpur, Rupnagar, Kapurthala, Patiala, Moga, Ludhiana, SAS Nagar, Jalandhar, Sangrur, SBS Nagar, Fazilka, Gurdaspur, Mansa, Bathinda and Pathankot.- livemint.com
9.The cocktail garden at Skyhouse Indore is a garden oasis in the heart of the city. As the guests step into this enchanting space, they will be greeted by a sprawling garden adorned with carefully curated foliage, cozy seating areas, and soft ambient lighting that creates an inviting and intimate atmosphere. The bar takes center stage in the cocktail garden at Skyhouse Indore. With an extensive menu featuring an impressive selection of cocktails, the talented mixologists work their magic, crafting enticing concoctions that cater to every palate.-hotlierindia.com
10.Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, celebrates the milestone of ‘The Taj’ magazine marking its 50th year in 2023.The award-winning publication portrays the best of India in its pages.Speaking on the occasion, Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO, IHCL, said, “As the custodian of India’s diverse cultural tapestry, IHCL, for over a century, has endevoured to preserve and promote the rich Indian heritage in many ways.-
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