New asset class could bring in flexibility with higher ticket size
Posted on: 18 Jul, 09:41 PMRevolutionary new asset class proposed by India's market regulator, offering high-ticket investments between mutual funds and PMS/AIFs. Get ready for a wave of unique investment opportunities with flexible strategies and regulatory oversight. Will this shake up the financial industry? Find out more!
Xiaomi takes back smartphone crown from Samsung in India
Posted on: 18 Jul, 09:41 PMXiaomi reclaimed the top spot in India's smartphone market in June, with Samsung in third behind Vivo. Canalys reports Xiaomi at 18% share with 24% growth; Vivo also at 18%; Samsung down 8%. Realme and Oppo followed. Market shipments increased 1% to 36.4 million units. Xiaomi faces an ED probe; vendors launch devices. Management exits, offline expansion, and financing continue.
Budget 2024: Finance ministry could approve more funds under PMAY-G for six more months through March 2025
Posted on: 18 Jul, 09:41 PMGovernment to extend release of funds for rural housing scheme, aiming to complete 3.14 million unfinished houses by March 2025. Shocking revelations of alleged irregularities in West Bengal and Odisha causing delays in completion. Massive push for 'housing for all' goal with plans to construct 20 million more rural houses and 10 million urban houses. Could assistance for beneficiaries be doubled to ₹2 lakh per house? Stay tuned for the explosive announcements in the upcoming budget! Millions of families eagerly await the dream of owning a home.
India Inc boards make more room for young guns
Posted on: 18 Jul, 09:41 PMYoung directors under 40 are rising in Bengalurus India Inc boardrooms, with a 456% increase in independent directors. As of March 31, 2024, they make up 8.2% of 19,686 NSE-listed company directors, up by 239 in a year. Harsh Mariwala, Shailesh Haribhakti, and Monica Agrawal emphasize their digital skills and supply constraints.
Himanta Sarma warns Jharkhand against 'ghuspaithiye', says Muslim population in Assam has reached 40%
Posted on: 18 Jul, 11:41 AMIn response, Congress reminds Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, also BJP’s Jharkhand election co-incharge, of his time campaigning in minority-dominated areas of Assam during 2024 polls.
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On edge after bypoll losses, Uttarakhand BJP stresses party worker is king. ‘Don’t impose, don't ignore’
Posted on: 18 Jul, 11:41 AMThough party won all 5 Lok Sabha seats in state, it is shaky after the bypoll defeats. Former CM Tirath Singh Rawat expressed concern at the way party workers were being treated.
PLI for electronics working well, but the sector isn’t ready for incentives to be withdrawn yet
Posted on: 18 Jul, 11:41 AMExperts say that govt’s PLI scheme has done better than previous measures to boost electronics manufacturing in India, but next phase must focus on value addition.
'Women assaulted, crops razed by JCB' — another FIR against Jharkhand BJP MP Dhullu Mahto
Posted on: 18 Jul, 11:41 AMCM Soren has asked police and administration to take strict action. Matter has sparked anger among Jharkhand's political and social circles in backdrop of Mahto's criminal history.
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BJP mandarins have found reason for party's reduced LS tally. 'Conspiracy’ by foreign powers & Oppn
Posted on: 18 Jul, 11:41 AMOther than 'foreign hands', Opposition’s 'lies' about Constitution are being prominently blamed in review meetings for party’s tally coming down from 303 to 240 seats.
India & Canada's frosty relations & how Trump shooting has BJP praying for his safety — global media
Posted on: 18 Jul, 11:41 AMInternational media argues that tech giants should consider complying with India’s policies, even creating tools like Indian language AI & a case of mass cyanide poisoning in Thailand.
Army’s proposed 360-degree evaluation isn’t the best move. Take lessons from civil services
Posted on: 18 Jul, 11:41 AMWhile implementing the proposed 360-degree appraisal method, the Army should keep in mind that its existing system isn’t bad, inefficient, corroded or corrupt.
Demanding closure of minority cell, BJP's Suvendu says 'Sabka saath, sabka vikas' must stop, sparks row
Posted on: 18 Jul, 11:41 AMDrawing flak for his rejection of what Modi uses as a slogan to define his inclusive governance, the BJP MLA later said his statement had no link to PM's development work.
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Months before assembly polls, Haryana CM Saini declares 10% Agniveer quota in police, mining guard jobs
Posted on: 18 Jul, 11:41 AMAgnipath scheme was major poll issue in Haryana, Rajasthan, UP. ‘People want rollback of scheme, not reservation in jobs,’ says Congress's Bhupinder Singh Hooda.
The world’s biggest capital cities are heating up – and Asia tops the charts
Posted on: 17 Jul, 08:41 PMThe world’s largest capital cities are seeing more extremely hot days than ever, according to a new study, which says the dangerous trend is being driven by scorching temperatures across Asia as the climate crisis worsens.
India’s T20 World Cup cricket heroes to fly home after being stranded by powerful hurricane
Posted on: 17 Jul, 08:41 PMIndia’s T20 World Cup-winning cricket team will finally be able to fly home Tuesday after being stuck in Barbados due to Hurricane Beryl, a powerful storm churning through the Caribbean.
Prime minister Modi’s blessing and a Kardashian cameo — here’s what happened at India’s wedding of the year
Posted on: 17 Jul, 08:41 PMIndia’s wedding of the year concluded Sunday after a star-studded three-day celebration that saw the country’s prime minister arrive to bless the couple.
Omar Abdullah slams Centre on terror attacks: Who's responsible for deaths?
Posted on: 17 Jul, 05:41 AMSlamming the Centre over the rise in terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah said the government should be held accountable for the attacks.
4 detained in murder of INDIA bloc leader's father, cops suspect money dispute
Posted on: 17 Jul, 05:41 AMFour men were detained in connection with the murder of Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani's father. Police said the suspects had borrowed money from Jitan Sahani.
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Ajit Pawar's NCP suffers blow in stronghold as four leaders quit party
Posted on: 17 Jul, 05:41 AMThe development comes following the NCP's disastrous performance in the recent Lok Sabha election and months ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly polls.