11 NDRF teams, 3 columns of Army, 4 IAF helicopters deployed to aid in flood relief, rescue operations
Deal value threshold under Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023 to be notified soon.
According to the report 'Payroll Reporting in India: An Employment Perspective June 2024', the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recorded 1,09,93,119 gross addition of new members in 2023-24 compared to 11,498,453 in 2022-23.
The 2024 IndIAA Awards saw the finest minds in advertising gather to honor the year’s best campaigns across 19 diverse categories. The event, which is distinctive for its unique judging criteria, does not rely on traditional entries.
Ola Electric was listed on the stock exchanges on August 9, raising Rs 5,500 crore from its initial public offering. MapmyIndia sent a notice to Ola Electric on July 23, three days before Ola Electric filed its red-herring prospectus.
GUATEMALA-HUNGER/ (TV, PIX):As drought breeds hunger in Guatemala, farming program aims to help
Both sides argue for resolution of verdict dispute in New Hampshire youth center abuse case
Tropical Storm Hone forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii this weekend
Three years after the suicide bomber attack at Afghanistan’s Abbey Gate that killed 13 US service personnel and about 170 Afghan civilians, the network behind the perpetrator is “pretty degraded” but not eliminated, the Pentagon’s civilian commando chief said.
SoftBank-backed Swiggy is planning an IPO to raise $1-1.2 billion, targeting a $15 billion valuation. Competing with Zomato in the quick commerce sector, Swiggy's IPO aims to expand its Instamart business. The company received shareholder approval and expects regulatory clearance shortly.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar clarified that India has never been neutral on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, stressing support for peace. Prime Minister Modi's trip to Ukraine, the first by an Indian PM since 1991, emphasized India's desire to end the conflict. President Zelenskyy recognized India's positive intentions.
Adani Group's Holderind Investments sold approximately 68 million shares. Following the transaction, Ambuja's stock initially jumped 4%. The Adani Group now holds a 70.33% stake. Recently, Ambuja enhanced its market share by acquiring Penna Cement, broadening its influence in southern India.
Cognizant TriZetto sued Infosys in Texas, alleging that Infosys stole trade secrets from its healthcare insurance software. Cognizant claims Infosys extracted data from its Facets and QNXT software to develop and sell competing products. The company is seeking monetary damages and an injunction to prevent further misuse of its trade secrets.
Goldman Sachs lowered India's economic growth projection by 20 basis points for the next two years, highlighting a significant drop in government spending as a key factor. The new forecasts are 6.7% for 2024 and 6.4% for 2025. The Reserve Bank of India's stricter lending rules and fiscal constraints are expected to slow growth, despite potential easing of monetary policy.
PTR was ‘demoted’ from TN finance ministry to IT & digital services in May 2023 after allegedly making claims against CM’s family. He has since kept low profile & worked to earn goodwill.
Poland & Kolhapur have a connection that goes back to World War II. About 5,000 Polish families lived there as refugees from 1943 to 1948 during and after the war.
Last week, the apex Court designated 39 lawyers as senior advocates, setting off rumblings in Bar over those excluded. Court has given coveted tag to a hundred lawyers this year alone.
As CBI probes rape-murder of trainee doctor at RG Kar, Mamata Banerjee is facing widespread criticism no longer restricted to Bengal.
Large number of troops are withdrawn from their primary task of border guarding for other tasks such as elections. Their utilisation for such duties needs rationalisation and should be restricted.