TITBITS:
1. The decision for a sharp reduction in import duties
on gold and silver will help check gold smuggling and free up blocked funds
2. The central government may consider preparing a
list of sectors and industries where Chinese investments may be allowed,
provided these help indigenize manufacturing and do not pose a security risk
3. India's 20-year-old shooter Ramita Jindal finished
seventh in the women's 10m Air Rifle event at Paris Olympics.
4. Recently, Typhoon Gaemi has
brought torrential rains that have caused widespread destruction and
fatalities across Eastern China, Taiwan and the Philippines.
5. Recently, Manu Bhaker won a
bronze medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event at
the Paris 2024 Olympics.