Morning Digest | India monitoring impact of Zawahiri’s killing; Modi govt. renews push to reach out to Muslim community, and more
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Central officials assessing impact of Zawahiri’s killing on al-Qaeda’s presence in India
A day after the United States announced that al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri had been killed in a drone strike in Kabul on July 30, Indian government officials on Tuesday said they were assessing its impact in India.
Centre cuts jet fuel and diesel taxes, hikes petroleum crude export tax
The Centre on Tuesday raised the windfall tax on crude petroleum producers by 4.41%, scrapped the ₹4 per litre levy on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) exports, and reduced the cess on the export of diesel from ₹11 to ₹5 a litre. The changes will come into effect from August 3.
Modi govt. renews push to reach out to Muslim community
The Modi government has opened a new channel of communication with the Muslim community. Steering away from the days of cultivating Imam Bukhari and various Muslim Jamaats, the government is now banking on the well-entrenched Sufi orders for a meaningful dialogue with the largest minority.
ED searches premises linked to Niira Radia
Sadaoui sparkles as Blasters end losing streak
Andhra Pradesh Sadhu Parishad president urges government to protect temple lands and appoint Hindu employees in temples.
Tamil Nadu leads in open access electricity consumers, buying power directly from private generators through power exchanges.
BJP counters Siddaramaiah's claims, stating election mandate not a "clean chit," alleging Congress corruption and broken promises.
West Bengal Governor embroiled in controversy over unveiling own statue, sparking criticism from political circles.
Increase in men opting for vasectomy in Coimbatore district due to awareness and higher family planning allowance.
Dozens killed in sectarian clashes in northwestern Pakistan, with ongoing violence prompting government intervention and community negotiations.
Celebrating 20 years of Sanghamitra Rural Development Society's impactful work in rural education and healthcare with community support.
Experience the iconic Kadalekai Parishe in Basavanagudi with more stalls, massive footfall, and a plastic-free environment this year.
Blood Donors Club of Madurai Medical College organized 'Uthiram 24' marathon to promote blood donation with 1,513 participants.
NDA government in A.P. neglecting students and education sector badly hit, alleges Jagan Mohan Reddy
YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has criticised the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in Andhra Pradesh, accusing it of neglecting all sectors and not paying the fee reimbursement benefits to the students.