1.India and Italy are set to sign a bilateral pact in the defense sector to strengthen military ties, according to Italy's Ambassador to India, Vincenzo De Luca. The two countries will also work to enhance navy-to-navy cooperation, with the Italian Navy warship ITS Morosini currently on a port visit to Mumbai. Italy is looking to contribute to India's "Make in India" program and can provide added value in areas such as torpedoes, helicopters, radars, electronic warfare, and shipyards. Italian companies have already signed agreements with shipyards in Kochi and Eastern Shipyard.-hindustantimes.com
2.A rocket carrying a lunar landing craft blasted off Friday on Russia’s first moon mission in nearly 50 years, racing to land on Earth’s satellite ahead of an Indian spacecraft.The launch from Russia’s Vostochny spaceport in the Far East of the Luna-25 craft to the moon is Russia’s first since 1976 when it was part of the Soviet Union.-hindustantimes.com
3.The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified the EG.5 strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus circulating in different parts of the world, including India, as a "variant of interest" but said it did not seem to pose more of a threat to public health than other strains.EG.5 or Eris variant of SARS-CoV-2 was first reported on February 17 this year, and designated as a variant under monitoring (VUM) on July 19.-ndtv.com
4.The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) today congratulated the Russian space agency for the successful launch of its lunar mission weeks after Chandrayaan-3 began its journey to the Moon.ISRO also wished that both Chandrayaan-3 and Luna-25 missions achieve their goals.-ndtv.com
5.Efficient water use is of paramount importance in ensuring food security. Since 2017, when the G20 Agriculture Ministers’ Action Plan was adopted, there has been a clear acknowledgment of the challenges and risks associated with water security as well as the need to encourage sustainable water management in agriculture.-hindustantimes.com
6.Airline major Air India unveiled a new logo and livery, incorporating shades of red, golden, and violet colours, on Thursday as part of a rebranding exercise after being acquired by Tata Group in January 2022.The iconic Maharajah, Air India’s mascot since 1946, will now play a more “background” role, according to the airline’s Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Campbell Wilson, who addressed reporters after revealing the new logo and livery.- business-standard.com
7.Doctors can now refuse to treat "abusive, unruly, and violent patients or relatives", the National Medical Commission Registered Medical Practioner said, taking a major step toward curbing the ongoing instances of violence against medical practitioners.-ndtv.com
8.The group has seen a rise in bookings at its properties in Goa, Jim Corbett and Shimla, and Storii Amoha Retreat in Himachal Pradesh.The upcoming long weekend is proving to be a busy one for hoteliers across the country. The occupancy rates in hotels across the country have risen. This has had a cascading effect on room rates across destinations.- business-standard.com
9.According to Business Today, Hyatt Hotels Corporation’s Managing Director for India & Southwest Asia, Sunjae Sharma, emphasizes the longstanding importance of India as a key market for the company.“Hyatt has consistently regarded India as a priority market. Our approach has always been prudent, ensuring that we introduce our brands in locations already popular among travelers or in demand.-hospitalitybizindia.com
10.ProWine Mumbai, the largest event in India for the wine, spirits, craft beverages, and hospitality industry as well as for wine enthusiasts, recently announced spectacular show features that will take place in November this year. The ProWine Spirits.- hospitalitybizindia.com
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