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1.Singapore Airlines gets FDI nod for Vistara-Air India merger from government.Singapore Airlines on Friday (August 30, 2024) said it has received approval from the Indian government for the foreign direct investment (FDI) as part of the proposed merger of Vistara with Air India, a deal that will create one of the world's largest airline groups.With the clearance in place, the merger that will see Singapore Airlines acquiring a 25.1% stake in Air India, is expected to be completed by the end of this year. https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/singapore-airlines-gets-fdi-nod-for-vistara-air-india-merger-from-government/article68584216.ece 2.U.S. national security adviser talks with a top Chinese military official in Beijing.-United States National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met Thursday (August 29, 2024) with a top Chinese military official as the two countries strengthen communication in an effort to prevent differences over the South China Sea and Taiwan from spiralling i...

1.PM Modi To Visit Ukraine Today, Meet President Zelensky.- PM Narendra Modi is headed for his much-anticipated trip to Ukraine after wrapping up his two-day visit to Poland this morning. He is scheduled to meet the Ukrainian PM Volodymyr Zelenskyy, upon whose invite he is visiting the conflict-hit nation-state. PM Modi's Ukraine visit comes nearly six weeks after he visited Russia to discuss the conflict-ridden situation amid Russia Ukraine. This shall also be an Indian PM's first visit to Ukraine. https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/pm-narendra-modi-to-visit-ukraine-today-meet-president-volodymyr-zelensky-amid-war-with-russia-6398463 2.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit U.S. as mega defence deals near conclusion.- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to visit the U.S. from August 23 to 26. This comes as several highend defence deals between India and U.S, are in the final stages of conclusion.The visit comes as several high end defence deals are lined up as also friction ov...

The Oberoi Group  celebrates its 90th anniversary with the launch of The Oberoi Group Scholarship Programme to honour the legacy of its founders and nurture the next generation of hospitality leaders.  https://www.hotelierindia.com/operations/the-oberoi-group-celebrates-90-years-of-excellence  

1.Canadian immigration minister says temporary worker program needs reform.- Canada's temporary foreign worker program is not fatally flawed but is "in need of reform," the country's immigration minister told Reuters on Tuesday, following a damning U.N. report that dubbed the program a breeding ground for modern slavery.The program brings non-Canadians to the country to work on a temporary basis. https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/canadian-immigration-minister-says-temporary-worker-program-needs-reform-101723590959487.html 2.Malaysian PM, Japanese Ministers set to visit New Delhi next week.-Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will visit New Delhi next week, in a visit that is expected to strengthen India-Malaysia ties in strategic, trade and defence cooperation, and discuss major developments in Bangladesh, Gaza and Iran as well.With the Parliament session over, the visit is one of a number upcoming diplomatic outreaches. New Delhi is set to host the India-J...

1.Ex Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Meets NSA Ajit Doval At Hindon Airbase.- Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned today and fled Dhaka by a helicopter after thousands of protesters stormed her palace. Protestors broke through the gates of Sheikh Hasina's official residence, prompting her to flee the country by helicopter.Sheikh Hasina landed at the Hindon airbase near Ghaziabad and is on her way to London, diplomatic sources have said. She was received by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval at the Hindon airbase.  https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/bangladesh-unrest-live-updates-pm-sheikh-hasina-bangladesh-violence-bangladesh-violence-live-6267300 2.British PM Keir Starmer calls emergency meeting over ‘far-right thuggery’ on U.K. streets.- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called an emergency COBRA meeting of senior ministers and police chiefs at 10 Downing Street in London on August 5 after a weekend of riots across several cities in the country, which he termed a “fa...

1.Swapnil Kusale clinched India's third bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 by securing the third position in the men's 50m rifle three position final on Thursday. Swapnil, alongside Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh, contributed to India's impressive haul of shooting medals at the Games. India's shooting team made history by earning three medals at a single edition of the Olympic Games for the first time.-Hindustan Times 2."India Cherishes Strong Friendship With Vietnam": PM Modi .-Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that he had productive talks with his Vietnam counterpart Pham Minh Chinh and the two countries have deepened cooperation in a range of areas including technology, security and connectivity.PM Modi said in a post on X that he and the Vietnam leader discussed sectors like defence, maritime trade and green economy and that India cherishes its friendship with Vietnam. https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-cherishes-strong-friendship-with-...

 1.India bags gold and silver medals in Physics, Chemistry Olympiads 2024 .- Indian students have made the country proud by securing a total of six medals at the 54th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) and the 56th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2024.The events, held from July 21 to July 29 in Isfahan, Iran, and from July 21 to July 30 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, saw remarkable performances by Indian participants . https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/india-bags-gold-and-silver-medals-in-physics-chemistry-olympiads-2024-2574518-2024-07-31 2.Wayanad landslides LIVE: toll crosses 200; Rahul, Priyanka on their way to visit relief camps .-As many as 191 persons were reported missing; harsh terrain came in the way of rescue efforts by personnel of various forces; 1,592 persons were rescued from the ravaged sites in two days and moved to various hospitals; 99 persons are under treatment. The Kerala Government has opened two control rooms to attend to distress cal...