Today's News Headlines

1. The heat is about to be turned up on fossil fuels, the United States and President Joe Biden.As a record-smashing and deadly hot summer draws to a close, the United Nations and the city that hosts it are focusing on climate change and the burning of coal, oil and natural gas that causes it. It features a special U.N. summit and a week of protests and talk-heavy events involving leaders from business, health, politics and the arts. Even a royal prince — William — is getting in on the action.-thehindu.com

2.Taiwan's defence ministry on Monday urged China to stop "destructive, unilateral action" after reporting a sharp rise in Chinese military activities near the island, warning such behaviour could lead to a sharp increase in tensions. China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, has in recent years regularly carried out military drills around the island as it seeks to assert its sovereignty claims and pressure Taipei.-hindustantimes.com

3.Calling the H-1B visa programme "indentured servitude", Indian-American Republican presidential aspirant Vivek Ramaswamy has vowed to “gut” the lottery-based system and replace it with meritocratic admission if he wins the race to the White House in 2024.The H-1B visa, the much-sought-after among Indian IT professionals, is a non-immigrant visa that allows U.S. companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.-thehindu.com

4.A session of Parliament is set to begin Monday amid intense speculation on whether the government will spring up a surprise during the five-day sitting. On the first day of the parliament session, both houses will hold a discussion on the parliamentary journey of 75 years starting from the constituent assembly. The discussion will include achievements, experiences, memories and learnings in the 75 years of the parliamentary journey.-hindustantimes.com

5.With top honours in two prestigious categories and another accolade in one of the festival’s most popular sections, Indian productions had a banner year at the 48th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival or TIFF.Director Tarsem Singh Dhandwar’s first feature in eight years, Dear Jassi, set mainly in Punjab, captured TIFF’s juried competition section, Platform Award. Debutant director Jayesh Digambar Somalkar’s Marathi feature, A Match (Sthal), won the Network for the Promotion of Asian Pacific Cinema or NETPAC Award, also selected by a jury.-hindustantimes.com

 

6.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian men's cricket team on winning the Asia Cup. "Well played Team India! Congratulations on winning the Asia Cup. Our players have shown remarkable skill through the tournament," he said on X. Mohammed Siraj conjured a magical spell of seam and swing bowling with magnificent figures of 6 for 21 in Colombo as India crushed Sri Lanka by 10 wickets to lift the Asia Cup title after a gap of five years.-hindustantimes.com

 

7.Presenting a strong case for a permanent seat for India on the UN Security Council, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar opined on Sunday that the UN should be prepared for “reform” in this regard. “What would happen if they do not reform? People will find solutions outside. And this is a message the UN has to understand,” Dr. Jaishankar said in an interaction with students and faculty of the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) on the topic ‘G-20 and Vikasit Bharat.’-hindustantimes.com

8 In the wake of heavy rainfall lashing Gujarat, authorities have taken precautionary measures to manage the surging water levels in the state's prominent dams. The Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River and the Ukai Dam over the Tapi River have witnessed significant water release as a result of incessant rains, leading to concerns about flooding in low-lying areas.-hindustantimes.com

9.The Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) and its training partner REACHA (Research and Extension Association for Conservation Horticulture and Agro-forestry) have proudly launched the Home Stay Host Training Programme, a transformative initiative aimed at empowering 160 enthusiastic young individuals from the scenic region of Arunachal Pradesh.The official launch ceremony took place at Indira Gandhi College, Tezu, Arunachal Pradesh, marking a significant milestone in the concerted effort to promote skill development and economic prosperity in the region.-hotlierindia.com

10.Culinary Culture announces the second edition of FoodSuperstars – India’s TOP 30 Chefs, the first and only awards platform dedicated to honouring the culinary maestros who bring flavour, innovation and passion to the country’s vibrant food scene. The annual event will take place in Goa in association with Campo Viejo as the celebration partner.-hotlierindia.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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