The State Government has introduced new social security and welfare rules for motor transport and allied workers, aiming to benefit around 5.4 million workers across various sectors of transportation. The rules encompass all workers involved in the sector, including those in ancillary roles like tire repair and wheel balancing. Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy expressed confidence that the regulations, a first in the country, will provide security to workers currently outside statutory benefits.
Rahul Gandhi's speech in Lok Sabha criticized BJP and RSS for promoting violence in the name of Hinduism. He emphasized the importance of courage in all religions and called for an apology from Congress over the remarks. Reacting to Rahul Gandhi's comment, Kangana Ranaut said that Rahul Gandhi did a good standup comedian act.
Stating that Tech Mahindra remains a ‘buy' on turnaround hopes while KPIT Technologies and Tata Technologies are structural bets on auto ER&D theme, domestic brokerage firm JM Financial believes that Q1 results for the IT sector could positively surprise the street.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah clarified that the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), effective Monday, retains a maximum 15-day police custody period akin to the IPC, countering misconceptions of an extension. He confirmed BNS allows for custody in segments within 60 days, addressing concerns on interrogation interruptions. Shah noted hat Gwalior's motorcycle theft marked BNS's debut, discrediting earlier Delhi vendor claims under the new laws.
PDP president Mehbooba Mufti expresses relief over Sheikh Abdul Rashid being allowed to take oath as MP after winning Baramulla Lok Sabha seat. She demands release of Rashid and other Kashmiri men in jails, calling his imprisonment unjust. Rashid, in Tihar jail on terror-funding charges, won against Omar Abdullah by over two lakh votes.
Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president YS Sharmila criticised Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu for not advocating for Special Category Status (SCS) for the state like Bihar did. Sharmila questioned Naidu's silence on the matter, highlighting the state's need for SCS over special packages. She urged Naidu to take action in the Legislative Assembly and push for SCS.
July Festival Dates: The month of July brings relief from the heat with light rains and is filled with religious observances. Starting with Yogini Ekadashi Vrat, Pradosh Vrat, and Amavasya, the month includes Gupt Navratri, Jagannatha Rath Yatra, and Dev Shayani Ekadashi. Shravana Month begins after Purnima, featuring Mangala Gauri Vrats and Shravana Somvars, concluding with Kamika Ekadashi.
Murugappa Group is a prominent Indian conglomerate, encompassing nine listed companies with a combined market capitalization of Rs 4.36 lakh crore.
Murugappa Group is a prominent Indian conglomerate, encompassing nine listed companies with a combined market capitalization of Rs 4.36 lakh crore.
Activist Medha Patkar received a five-month sentence and a Rs 10 lakh fine in a 23-year-old defamation case with Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena. Despite the accusations of involvement in hawala transactions, the court refrained from severe punishment, considering factors like public service and integrity before the final sentencing.
Brainbees Solutions Limited, which operates FirstCry.com, was India’s largest multi-channel retailing platform for mothers’, babies’ and kids’ products, in terms of GMV, for the year ending December 2023.
Delhi experienced torrential rain last week, not due to a cloudburst, according to the India Meteorological Department. The Safdarjung Observatory recorded 91 mm of rainfall between 5 am and 6 am on June 28. The extreme weather event was caused by multiple large-scale monsoonal weather systems creating conditions for mesoscale convective activity over Delhi NCR, resulting in intense thunderstorms and heavy rainfall.
Positive chart pattern like higher tops and bottoms is intact. The underlying trend of Nifty remains positive. The market is racing towards the next upside target of 24,400 levels in the near term. Immediate support is placed at 23,980 levels, said Nagaraj Shetti of HDFC Securities.
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The first leg of the US Presidential Debate 2024 saw a rather exerted and unprepared Joe Biden taking the stage against a formidable opponent Donald Trump, who looked prepared and outrightly set the debate stage ablaze with his fiery logic and words. Meanwhile, President Biden's family is still encouraging him to stay on in the Presidential race after his below-par performance in the Presidential Debate.
Gurgaon-based real estate developer Ganga Realty plans to invest Rs 1,200 crore in a luxury residential project in Gurgaon's Sector 85. The project, expected to generate Rs 2,000 crore in revenue, will include the tallest residential towers in Gurugram, with G+59 storey buildings. It is set to be completed in the next five years.
Income tax refund: The tax department begins processing refunds after the taxpayer verifies the form electronically. The refund is typically credited to the taxpayer's account in four to five weeks. If your refund has failed, please submit “Refund Reissue Request” as applicable.
The Nifty Bank index closed 0.44 per cent up at 52574.75.
Gold and silver prices remained stable at Rs 72,350 per 10 grams and Rs 90,300 per kg respectively. In Delhi markets, spot gold prices stayed unchanged.
Indian headline index S&P BSE Sensex started July trade on Monday, which is also the first day of the month, jumping by over 400 points. An ETMarkets analysys of Sensex's performance in months beginning with Monday since 2020 reveals that the 30-stock index has given positive closing on five out of seven occasions.
The NSE Nifty index closed 131.36 points up at 24141.95
Launched in June 2004, the scheme has consistently outperformed its benchmark, the Nifty 500 - TRI, delivering impressive returns. Over a decade, the scheme provided a 17.04% return compared to the benchmark's 15.27%. In the past five years, it yielded 21.14%, surpassing the benchmark's 19.76%. The scheme achieved a remarkable 25.78% return over three years, whereas the benchmark returned 19.81%.
Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh assumed command of the Sapta Shakti Command after paying tribute at Prerna Sthal. He is marked by an illustrious military career with commands and staff roles in Jammu and Kashmir and the Western Front, including counter-insurgency operations. Recognised with prestigious medals for leadership, he received congratulations from the Army Commander upon taking charge of the South Western Command.