Tokyo Olympics highlights
Lovlina Boroghain ensured the second medal for India today after she defeated NC Chen, entering the semis in the women's welterweight category.
PV Sindhu entered the semis winning in straight sets to defeat Akane Yamaguchi. She will face TY Tai tomorrow.
Indian hockey team defeated the host Japan to enter the quarter-finals by 5-3.
Deepika Kumari was knocked out of the Women's Individual Archery tournament when she lost 6-0 to the current World No.1 An San.
Source - Reuters
Microsoft in talks to invest in Oyo
Microsoft is in the advanced stages of talks to invest in Oyo, valuing the Indian startup at about $9 billion, according to sources. The proposed size of the investment is unclear. A deal may close as soon as Friday, one source at Tech Crunch said.
Source - Tech Crunch
The stock market today
After gaining fair intraday gains, the bears sold out mainly in the market, with most equity indexes ending flat to negative. With India VIX falling and both Sensex and Nifty 50 ending lower than yesterday, one can expect similar volatile markets on Monday.
Source - Moneycontrol
Delhi Government plans to spend 84 Cr on installing flags
The Delhi Government has announced plans to install flags in 500 locations across the capital, allocating close to INR 84 Cr for the same. This move was announced under the Aam Aadmi Party-led state government’s “Deshbhakti budget” in March for the year 2021 to 2022.
Source - Financial Express
Ben Stokes takes indefinite leave
England all-rounder Ben Stokes has issued a statement saying that he will be taking an indefinite break from the game. Stokes led the English side to a 3-0 win in ODIs against Pakistan.
Source - Hindustan Times
India reports most cases in 3 weeks
With 44,320 cases across the country on 29th July, India reported the highest COVID cases in over 3 weeks. The graph for cases across the nation continues to show an upward trajectory, with most lockdowns and restrictions getting eased all over the country.
Source - NDTV
International flights suspended till August 31
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has extended the ban on international flights to and from India till August 31. The decision has come considering the threat of the third wave, allowing minimum contact and avoiding foreign variants in the country.
Source - Times Now
CBSE announces 12th results
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced the results for the 12th standard, with a meteoric 99.37% pass percentage, close to a 10% point gain over last year's 88.78%. 50,152 students have secured 90% to 95% marks, with 70,004 students scoring more than 95%.
Source - Times Now
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