Today's Headlines: Janmashtami Celebrations, US Open Kicks Off, and SpaceX Spacewalk
India celebrates Janmashtami today, a Hindu festival commemorating the birth of Lord Krishna. Some states will observe public holidays, and banking services may be disrupted in certain regions. Devotees will participate in various rituals and festivities to honour this significant religious occasion.
Meanwhile, the prestigious US Open tennis tournament gets underway in New York City. The 144th edition of this Grand Slam event, the final major of the tennis calendar, will run from August 26 to September 8, 2024. Matches will be played on the outdoor hard courts at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows.
In other news, the police custody period for the school sweeper arrested in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of two schoolgirls in Badlapur, Maharashtra, ends today. This case has sparked widespread protests across the state, with demonstrators demanding justice and improved safety measures in schools.
The financial world sees the launch of a new IPO today. Indian Phosphate, a chemical manufacturing company, is aiming to raise â¹67.36 crore through the issue, which will remain open until August 29. Shares are priced in the band of â¹94-99 per share.
SpaceX is gearing up for a historic mission that will see the first-ever spacewalk conducted entirely by a commercial crew. This groundbreaking event marks a significant milestone in the development of commercial space exploration.
Finally, hacked crypto exchange WazirX has announced that it will open up INR balance withdrawals from the platform starting today. However, customers will only be able to access 66 percent of their funds. This move comes after the exchange suffered a $230 million hack.
