Labour Party under the leadership of Keir Starmer is most likely to win the 2024 UK General Election as most of the opinion polls have predicted the defeat of the Conservative Party under the leadership of Rishi Sunak.
Cochin Shipyard rose 10%, Bajaj Holdings & Investments Ltd gained over 5% and Mazagon Dock closed with gains of nearly 20% to hit fresh record highs.
A record Rs 2.1 lakh crore dividend payout by the RBI is expected to reduce the urgency for major divestments, according to Care Ratings, maintaining the government's Rs 50,000 crore target from divestments. Asset monetisation may be preferred if there is a resource shortfall, with SCI sales aiding in achieving the FY25 target. Potential divestments in SCI, CONCOR, and Pawan Hans are on the horizon, with projected total divestment proceeds reaching Rs 12,500-22,500 crore.
Quick Heal and NewJaisa Technologies have partnered to pre-install Total Security on refurbished devices in New Delhi. CEOs Vishal Salvi and Vishesh Handa emphasized market growth and security needs. Quick Heal shares settled at Rs 519.50 on BSE, down 0.25%; NewJaisa shares at Rs 123 on NSE, down 2.54%.
Zomato has halted its hyperlocal goods delivery service due to a lack of demand.
PM Modi's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' might become virtual with NCERT's portal, featuring interactive 2D/3D environments. Amid NEET exam irregularities, NCERT's Expression of Interest aims for one crore annual visitors. The virtual exhibition includes a hall, Modi's speeches, selfie zones. Launched in February 2018, PPC addresses exam stress concerns.
A persistent conspiracy theory in the US claims the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing was faked, suggesting NASA staged photos and videos. Russian scientist Yury Borisov, head of Roscosmos, confirmed the authenticity of lunar soil samples provided by the US, potentially discrediting the conspiracy. Russia's lunar mission failed in 2023, while India and China have successfully landed on the moon.
The market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms hit a record high of Rs 447.30 lakh crore on Thursday with the benchmark Sensex closing at a fresh all-time high level. The 30-share BSE Sensex scaled an intraday record high of 80,392.64 in early trade. The index pared most of the gains later due to volatility and profit-taking by investors and settled 62.87 points or 0.08 per cent higher at 80,049.67.
Raymond Ltd has approved the demerger of its real estate business into Raymond Realty Ltd following the recent composite scheme of arrangement and restructuring involving the demerger of its lifestyle business and the amalgamation of its consumer trading arm, paving way for a more focused and streamlined corporate structure.
Realty firm Whiteland Corporation is set to invest Rs 5,600 crore in a luxury housing project in Gurugram in partnership with Marriott International to bring 'Westin Residences'. The project will feature 1,600-1,800 branded homes with a starting price of Rs 5 crore per unit. The investment will be primarily funded through internal accruals, with the company developing a total of 60 lakh square feet across two phases.
To fuel this innovation, L&T has launched a collaborative platform connecting aspiring data scientists with domain experts and technology champions to develop cutting-edge, future-proof solutions, S N Subrahmanyan said during 79th Annual General Meeting.
NIT Mizoram posted an 86.7% placement rate for 2023-2024, with the highest salary package at 14.5 LPA and an average over 7 LPA. Over 75 companies, including Adobe, Deloitte, Vedanta, and Mahindra & Mahindra, recruited students. Among the students, Shristi Sharma and Nishant Nitin Mishra, who secured four job offers, praised the Training and Placement Office. Internships, part of the curriculum, involved 100% student participation with organizations like SAIL, Indian Railways, and Google, offering... Читать дальше...
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss state-related issues. They also met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah to deliberate on development projects and central assistance for Telangana, marking their first meeting since Modi's re-election.
Excluding the impact of the HDFC merger with the bank on July 1, 2023, the bank's gross advances grew by 15% compared to the same period last year. During the first quarter, retail loans increased by approximately Rs 18,600 crore, and commercial and rural banking loans grew by around Rs 7,200 crore. However, corporate and other wholesale loans decreased by Rs 26,600 crore compared to the preceding March quarter.
The government plans to streamline visas for experts from China and other countries in non-PLI sectors. DPIIT Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh disclosed approvals needed from Home and External Affairs Ministries for 14 PLI sectors initiated in 2021.
The government plans to streamline visas for experts from China and other countries in non-PLI sectors. DPIIT Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh disclosed approvals needed from Home and External Affairs Ministries for 14 PLI sectors initiated in 2021.
Lal Krishna Advani, a BJP leader, was discharged from Apollo Hospital, Delhi, after comprehensive evaluations by specialists. The Bharat Ratna awardee, born in Karachi, began his political journey with RSS as a swayamsevak in 1942. He worked for the Organiser and fully engaged in politics from 1967, advocating the Ram Temple demand and leading BJP till 2005. He entered the Rajya Sabha in 1970 and won the 1989 Lok Sabha election from New Delhi, defeating Mohini Giri. Advani stepped down in 2013 after Modi's selection for the 2014 campaign.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has instructed PESO to develop safety guidelines for petrol pumps to operate near residential areas, offered concessions for women entrepreneurs and MSMEs, and chaired a meeting to boost PESO's efficiency. He emphasised formulating guidelines in collaboration with CPCB and MoPNG, QR codes for cylinders, and potentially extending licence durations. Stakeholder feedback will inform further committee decisions to streamline regulatory processes.
Leading private bank Bandhan Bank has reported impressive year-on-year growth in loans & advances, reaching Rs 1,25,619 crore in June 2024, marking a 21.8 per cent surge from the previous year's figure of Rs 1,03,169 crore.
Arsenal and Read Madrid's former star footballer Mesut Ozil has recently posted visuals of his dramatic body transformation and fans are simply amazed by his new looks. Ozil has turned into a complete fitness freak after his retirement from football and his followers just can't get enough motivation from this body transformation.