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The Karnataka government, under Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, is set to introduce an innovative digital platform aimed at enhancing food ordering and service efficiency at Indira Canteens, as reported by The Times of India. This new system is designed to modernize how meals are ordered and picked up at these popular low-cost eateries.

The number of Indian students pursuing higher education abroad has seen a substantial increase, reaching 13,35,878 in 2024, according to recent data released by the Ministry of External Affairs. This marks a significant rise from 13,18,955 students in 2023 and 9,07,404 in 2022.

Quick commerce startup Zepto is set to shift its headquarters from Mumbai to Bengaluru, according to a recent report by Moneycontrol. The three-year-old company will be relocating its base from Powai in Mumbai to Sarjapur in Bengaluru, consolidating its operations into a new, larger office space.

In response to escalating political turmoil in Bangladesh, both IndiGo and Air India have canceled their flights to and from Dhaka. The cancellations come in the wake of a severe crisis triggered by the resignation and subsequent departure of Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

IndiGo, India's largest airline, is celebrating its 18th anniversary with an 18% discount on flights and the introduction of a new business class product called ‘IndiGo Stretch’. The discount is available for bookings made through the IndiGo website and app using the code HAPPY18, valid until August 8, 2024.

Sanjeev Jain, CEO of Parsvnath Landmark Developers, was apprehended at Delhi's IGI airport following a dramatic 60-kilometer chase, according to the Delhi Police. Jain's arrest came in response to multiple non-bailable warrants issued against him for failing to appear before the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC).

A vintage photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Elon Musk's children has recently resurfaced on social media, sparking significant interest and reaction from the billionaire himself. The image, which was shared on X (formerly Twitter), shows PM Modi shaking hands with Musk’s children, Damian and Kaia, with a smiling Musk also visible in the frame.

In a significant legal victory for Byju's and its founder Byju Raveendran, an appeals tribunal has overturned the insolvency proceedings that had been initiated against the education technology giant. The ruling comes as a major relief for Byju's, which has faced various challenges in recent months.

On August 2, 2024, Turkey's national communications authority, BTK, announced a blanket block on Instagram, sparking confusion and backlash. The decision, which was revealed in a brief statement on the BTK website, did not provide specific reasons or an estimated duration for the block.

Air India has announced the suspension of all flights to and from Tel Aviv, Israel, effective immediately until August 8, 2024, due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. The airline's decision comes as part of precautionary measures in light of the ongoing conflict in the region.