BDO (MSKA & Associates) was appointed as the auditor of Byju’s and Aakash Educational Services in June 2023 for a period of five years following Deloitte's resignation due to irregularities.
The Mumbai-headquartered company’s board of directors have recommended a dividend of Rs 35,000 double the amount of Rs 17,500 paid in FY23, which will involve a cash outflow of Rs 1,415 crore.
The Central government has implemented a uniform marketing code for the medical device industry, prohibiting companies from providing travel or hospitality services to healthcare professionals. Organizations must form ethics committees and disclose expenses related to marketing and product approval.
Crude oil has plunged around 20 per cent in the last year due to an oversupply from non-OPEC member countries, even as OPEC+ aims to keep markets stable.
The volatility spiked as well; the volatility barometer India VIX surged by 13.63% to 15.22 on a weekly basis. While setting a distinct corrective undertone, the headline index closed with a net weekly loss of 383.75 points (-1.52%)
Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 16 series at its 'Its Glowtime' event on September 9. The launch will introduce four new models, including iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, featuring design tweaks, new buttons, and enhanced camera capabilities. Pre-orders may start soon after the event.
Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir has acknowledged the army's involvement in the 1999 Kargil War. The conflict began when Pakistani infiltrators crossed the Line of Control and seized key positions in Ladakh's Kargil district. Indian forces faced significant challenges due to the extreme high-altitude conditions but successfully reclaimed the positions by July 26, 1999.
The Houthis have mounted a significant challenge to global maritime security, disrupting shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb. Despite US efforts under Operation Prosperity Guardian, the group has cut Suez Canal traffic and threatened environmental disasters. This crisis highlights the falling cost of power-projection and strategic synergy among US adversaries.
India is making significant strides in its semiconductor industry with new investments and partnerships, while China faces challenges due to US-led restrictions. Recent developments include a $10 billion investment in Maharashtra and a new OSAT facility in Gujarat. The Indian Semiconductor Mission is set to receive additional funding to boost the sector.
I asked the protestors at a vigil for the RG Kar doctor this question. Many had a one-word answer: resign. But there were more considered replies, too.
Koneti, 67, who represents Satyavedu, a constituency reserved for SCs, was previously a YSRCP legislator and joined TDP ahead of this year’s general elections.
Probing alleged financial irregularities, CBI has arrested former RG Kar principal Dr Sandip Ghosh, his ‘close aides’ Biplab Singha and Suman Hazra, along with bodyguard Afsar Ali.
The BJP's first list of candidates shows party has shuffled constituencies of some MLAs, denied a minister a ticket, distributed most number of tickets among SCs, OBCs and Jats.
HC directed Centre to provide all records on empanelment of IFS Sanjeev Chaturvedi, who claimed that despite having requisite qualifications, he was denied promotion to joint secy post.
In video of incident, principal of private school in Amroha is seen telling child’s mother that the 7-yr-old ‘wants to convert everyone to Islam by making them eat non-veg food’.
Several RSS affiliates told the BJP president at an annual meeting that improving communication would ensure policy decisions are taken in the 'right manner', it is learnt.