Insider Scoop- "Chip Stocks Dip, Javed Akhtar Speaks Out, A Case of Discrimination?, President Biden Diagnosed with COVID-19, Vikram Misri's First Foreign Visit as Secretary"
18th, July 2024
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1. “Chip Stocks Dip Further Following Trump's Comments on Taiwan Defense”
Chip stocks decline further after former President Trump suggests Taiwan pay for its own defense against China.
Semiconductor and technology companies impacted by Trump's comments and reports of strict export controls on chips to China.
Key players: Donald Trump, former US President; Joe Biden, US President; Taiwan, semiconductor industry hub
#semiconductor#Stock markets#US foreign policy#Biden#US politics#World news#Asia Pacific#Business#China#chip#stock#technology#US news#Trump#Donald Trump#US elections 2024#Technology#Taiwan
2. “Javed Akhtar Speaks Out: Mandatory Display of Names for Eatery Owners Along Kanwar Yatra Path”
Police in Uttar Pradesh ordered eateries on the Kanwar Yatra route to display owners' names.
Javed Akhtar compared the move to Nazi Germany's marking of Jewish businesses.
Police clarified the intention was to prevent confusion among pilgrims who abstain from certain foods during the religious procession.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi likened the order to apartheid and Nazi Germany's persecution of Jews.
Senior Superintendent of Police Abhishek Singh stated eateries are complying voluntarily.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed preparations for the Kanwar Yatra, which begins July 22.
#war#business#AI
3. “Farmer Denied Entry in Bengaluru Mall for Wearing Dhoti: A Case of Discrimination?”
FIR against Bengaluru mall for barring elderly farmer in dhoti.
Guards allegedly cited management instructions, leaving farmer humiliated.
Incident sparked outrage and protests from farmer unions.
BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla condemned the incident, accusing Karnataka Congress of "anti-farmer" actions.
Congress MLA NA Haris called the incident "unacceptable" and promised government action.
#Congress#BJP
4. “Breaking News: President Biden Diagnosed with COVID-19, White House Confirms”
Biden tests positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms.
81-year-old Biden is vaccinated and boosted.
He will isolate at home in Delaware and continue his duties.
Biden's doctor reports upper respiratory symptoms and non-productive cough.
He tested positive after feeling unwell following an event.
This is his second positive test, after an initial infection and rebound in July 2022.
#war#WORLD#Biden
5. “Vikram Misri's First Foreign Visit as Secretary: A Journey to Bhutan Unveiled”
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to visit Bhutan, his first trip abroad in the role.
Will meet King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay.
Signals priority of India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy.
Misri and Foreign Secretary Pema Choden to discuss bilateral ties and security interests.
Visit comes amid China-Bhutan boundary row negotiations, which India monitors for security implications.
#China
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