Latest Breaking News Today Highlights, July 15, 2024: Real-Time Coverage of Major News Updates, Headlines, and Breaking Stories from India and Around the Globe

The latest breaking news today highlights some significant events happening on July 15, 2024. Here are some of the top stories:

1. Bengal Govt Reinstates Rajeev Kumar as DGP: The West Bengal government has reinstated Rajeev Kumar as the Director General of Police, replacing Sanjoy Mukherjee. Kumar will also continue in his current role as the Additional Chief Secretary in the department of Information Technology and Electronics.

2. Trial Run of Delhi Govt’s Mohalla Bus Service: The trial run of the Delhi government’s mohalla bus service has kicked off on two routes and will continue for a week. The government plans to introduce 2,080 buses under the scheme by 2025.

3. India Raises Windfall Tax on Petroleum Crude: The Indian government has raised the windfall tax on petroleum crude to 7,000 rupees per metric ton from 6,000 rupees per metric ton, effective from July 16.

4. Birla Estates Acquires 5-Acre Land in Gurugram: Realty firm Birla Estates has acquired a 5-acre land in Gurugram to develop a housing project with an estimated revenue potential of more than Rs 1,400 crore.

5. India Post GDS Recruitment 2024: The Department of Communications has opened the online application process for 44,228 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) positions in India Post. The application deadline is August 5.

6. Jio Financial Q1 Results: Jio Financial Services reported its fiscal first-quarter earnings, with a profit of Rs 312.63 crore, slightly less than the same period last year.

7. Maharashtra Govt to Recommend Fresh Names of 12 MLCs: The Maharashtra government is planning to recommend fresh names for the nomination of 12 members to the legislative council from the governor’s quota.

8. Central Bank Asks Lenders to Hear Loan Defaulters: The central bank of India has asked lenders to give defaulting borrowers enough time to respond before declaring accounts as ‘fraud’.

9. Adani-Hindenburg Case: The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking to review the verdict that sought an investigation by the market watchdog SEBI in the Adani-Hindenburg case.

10. HUL Sells Pureit: Hindustan Unilever Limited has signed an agreement for the sale of its Pureit business in India to A.O. Smith, a global water technology company.

These are just a few of the latest breaking news highlights from July 15, 2024. Stay tuned for more updates on politics, economics, technology, and international affairs.