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US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, expressed concerns about India's strategic autonomy and its relationship with Russia, emphasizing the need for deeper cooperation and concrete actions against those who violate peaceful rules. He also highlighted the importance of a strong US-India relationship and the joint efforts of both countries in developing weapons and conducting military exercises.

The NITI Aayog meeting on July 27th, 2023, witnessed a dramatic turn of events when West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee walked out, alleging that her microphone was muted and she was not allowed to speak beyond a certain time limit. This sparked a heated political clash, with accusations and counter-accusations flying between the TMC and the BJP.

Sanjeev Krishan, Chairperson of PwC India, urged businesses to embrace disruption as an opportunity for reinvention, outlining a five-point framework for navigating volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) in the current economic landscape. He emphasized the importance of adaptability, customer-centricity, resilience, technology adoption, and collaboration to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan outlined a customer-centric, engineering-led strategy to restore the company's leadership in technology and manufacturing, emphasizing direct engagement with customers and a renewed focus on engineering. He also discussed Intel's strategic focus on establishing a world-class foundry operation and fostering stronger ecosystem partnerships.

The Calcutta High Court ruled that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee can make statements about Governor CV Ananda Bose as long as they are not defamatory, overturning a previous injunction that restricted her speech. The court balanced the right to freedom of expression with the need to protect individual reputation.