The IOA chief said it was a natural step for the competitive sports community to embrace yoga, especially after the world had given it due recognition. "It has a universal appeal and people around the world have embraced yoga and drawn benefits," Usha said.
CGHS rule update for central govt employees: Serving central government employees have to mandatorily apply for a new CGHS card online, the OM said. A central government employee can visit www.cghs.nic.in to generate a temporary reference number. How can a central government employee apply for a new CGHS card. What are the documents needed to apply for a CGHS card? Who can be considered as family members to get CGHS benefits? All you need to know about how to apply for a CGHS card online.
Purplle has also announced a Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) liquidity programme and will offer liquidity of Rs 50 crore to its employees. Company Cofounder and CEO said, they will constantly innovate their technology to provide the best for their customer. Purplle is one of the fastest-growing retailers in the beauty and personal care (BPC) segment, having grown its GMV by four times over the last three years.
"It won't be wrong to say 'Jungle-raj kaisa hota hai? Mamata-raj jaisa hota hai. Mamata Banerjee is worried about the protection of TMC goons. Tajmul, aka JCB, is shredding the Constitution to pieces. TMC MLA Hamidul Rehman told a journalist that some laws in Muslim countries are like this. Is Hamidul Rehman taking forward your (Mamata Banerjee) mentality?...Sandeshkahli gave Shahjahan and north Dinajpur gave Tajmul," the BJP leader said.
India has introduced SEBEX 2, a high-performance explosive with a TNT equivalence of 2.01. Developed under the Make in India initiative by Economic Explosives Limited, SEBEX 2 enhances the effectiveness of various munitions without increasing weight. Certified by the Indian Navy, SEBEX 2, alongside SITBEX 1 and SIMEX 4, demonstrates India's growing capabilities in military technology, offering significant export potential and enhancing global security efforts.
Audi India on Monday reported a 6 per cent dip in retail sales at 1,431 units during the April-June quarter this year. The German luxury carmaker had sold 1,524 units in the year-ago period. "While the supply situation in Q2 2024 has improved compared to Q1 2024; it still played a limiting factor on our sales performance," Audi India Head Balbir Singh Dhillon said in a statement.
Jathar has experience in consumer-focused businesses, spanning e-commerce, startups and D2C ventures. He will be responsible for capitalising on new opportunities through the integration of GenAI to drive innovation and growth, the company said in a statement.
"All Govt. and Recognized Private Schools falling in Kashmir Division shall observe summer vacations w.e.f. 08.07.2024 to 17.07.2024. Online guidance shall be available for students, if required," the order read.
Godrej Properties has acquired a 7-acre land in Thanisandra, North Bengaluru, for developing a luxury housing project. The project is expected to yield around 9 lakh square feet of residential space, with an estimated revenue of Rs 1,200 crore. In a separate development, the company will also develop an 11-acre land parcel in Hinjewadi, Pune, focusing on group housing and high street retail, with a projected revenue of approximately Rs 1,800 crore.
India's weighting in MSCI EM currently stands at 19.2% and is anticipated to surpass the 20% threshold gradually.
The proactive approach undertaken by women investors to achieve financial autonomy and growth, underscoring their commitment to long-term investing.
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, during his first speech in the Lower House on Monday, showed an image of Hindu God Shiva. He drew parallels to Lord Shiva, stating that the Opposition has remained calm, following God's 'abhay mudra', even after numerous attacks by the government.
CAMS looking to now expand into education as one potential, extra niche that could scale up the business. They are moving forward to be both a payment aggregator and payment gateway and there will be some build-out of opportunity in the education space as well, says MD & CEO Anuj Kumar.
The total value of Rs 2000 banknotes in circulation, which was Rs 3.56 lakh crore at the close of business on May 19, 2023, has declined to Rs 7,581 crore at the close of business on June 28, 2024.
Cautio provides affordable video telematics products and customised solutions designed to address road safety challenges. The funding saw participation from Cautio’s early customers and angel investors. The company was established by Ankit Acharya, previously a senior executive at ride-hailing firm Namma Yatri, and Pranjal Nadhani, formerly a senior engineer at Dream11 and Urban Company.
As Dalal Street prepares for the upcoming Budget presentation by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman later this month, a study of market behavior since 2000 reveals that investors tend to reduce their exposure one week before and re-enter one week after Budget day. However, investing on the day before the Budget results in mixed outcomes, with a 54% chance of negative returns one month later, akin to a coin toss.
Ola's founder Bhavish Aggarwal reaffirmed the company's commitment to employing women, including married women, amid reports of Foxconn's discriminatory practices. Ola's FutureFactory in Tamil Nadu employs an all-women workforce, with plans to extend this model to its new Gigafactory. Aggarwal emphasized that women are disciplined and dexterous, and Ola aims to address the low representation of women in the workforce by hiring at all levels, including senior management.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, anticipating potential defeat in the upcoming election, will warn voters on Monday that only his Conservative Party can effectively oppose a Labour-led government. He will caution against voting for Nigel Farage's Reform UK, arguing that it would splinter the right-wing vote and weaken the opposition to Labour. Sunak, facing polls indicating a significant lead for Labour under Keir Starmer, will highlight the risk of a Labour government unchecked by a strong opposition.
The tug's primary roles will include towing ships at sea, both alongside and astern, assisting them during berthing and casting off, and aiding in turning through pushing and pulling, the GRSE official said. The vessel will also have the capability to carry out rescue and salvage operations at sea.
A letter shared by a Guwahati woman to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma highlights a distressing incident involving her 17-year-old transgender daughter. The teenager was forced to leave her school after posting bikini photos on social media, leading to accusations of slander and discrimination by the school principal. The case, which has sparked debates on gender inclusivity and the right to personal expression, is now under review by the Assam State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (ASCPCR).