Affordable 5G smartphones priced below ₹10,000 are expected to flood the Indian market this festive season. Unisoc launches T760 5G chipset for India, with other brands like Qualcomm and MediaTek likely to follow suit. Experts foresee a substantial increase in 5G handset market share by the end of the year.
The much anticipated Too Hot to Handle Season 6 will be released soon. Announced on July 2, the new season will follow a fresh group of attractive singles as they navigate the challenging path of forming emotional connections while competing for a substantial cash prize.
India's general insurance sector saw strong growth with an 8.76% increase in premiums for June and a 13.33% rise for the first quarter, driven by higher demand for motor and health insurance. Companies like ICICI Lombard and Star Health Insurance reported significant gains, especially in retail health and motor segments. However, New India Assurance faced slower growth, losing market share. Overall, the industry's gross premiums reached ₹72,757 crore, reflecting steady expansion and shifting consumer... Читать дальше...
LG Electronics, diversifying into the automotive market, has 2,500 Bengaluru engineers aiding global developments. EV solutions are eyed in India through partnerships with Hyundai, Kia, Renault, Volkswagen. Introducing PlayWare, MetaWare, VisionWare ensures in-car entertainment, connectivity, safety, mimicking home comfort. This transformation to smart life solutions by 2030 aims to boost profits and revenues.
Sri Lanka's parliament approved amendments to a decades-old law on Tuesday, enabling Elon Musk's Starlink, a satellite unit of SpaceX, to set up operations in the nation.
The drug regulator is also considering setting up a joint task force for fighting the menace of spurious and adulterated drugs in the country, people in the know told ET.
Ministers delay work for party obligations, impacting ministry activity. Former minister faces challenges with seat denial and office cancellation. WhatsApp message secures IIT admission for 25 students after technical issue.
The Supreme Court instructed the Centre to consult media stakeholders on ad issues. Justices Hima Kohli and Sandeep Mehta required recommendations within three weeks. Entities like the Advertising Agencies Association sought intervention. Patanjali Ayurved ceased selling 14 products after Uttarakhand suspended their licenses. Advertisers were required to submit self-declarations on the Broadcast Seva Portal.
The rupee ended at 83.48/$1 on Tuesday, versus 83.49/$1 the previous day, Reuters data showed and traded in the 83.47-83.51 band through the days’ session. Powell is scheduled to give his semi-annual testimony to the US Congress on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Indian government is expected to maintain its revenue target of ₹1 lakh crore for FY25 from disinvestment, asset monetisation, and dividends from non-financial central public sector enterprises (CPSEs), according to senior officials. The interim budget in February grouped disinvestment and asset monetisation under 'miscellaneous capital receipts', aiming for ₹50,000 crore this fiscal, alongside ₹48,000 crore from CPSE dividends. Despite strong CPSE performance and higher-than-expected FY24 dividends... Читать дальше...
U.S. President Joe Biden will welcome the heads of NATO member states to Washington on Tuesday for an annual summit. This event provides Biden an international platform to demonstrate his leadership both at home and abroad.
India's retail inflation likely remained steady at 4.7% in June, consistent with May's 4.75%, according to a poll of 10 economists by ET. The forecast range was 4.5% to 5.19%, driven by heatwaves, below-normal monsoon rains, and higher fruit and vegetable prices. The government will release the CPI data on July 12. Economists noted that festive demand and weather conditions raised vegetable prices, particularly onions and tomatoes. The Monetary Policy Committee is expected to maintain its stance... Читать дальше...
Negotiations to secure a ceasefire in the Gaza war will resume in Doha on Wednesday. The talks will see the participation of intelligence chiefs from Egypt, the United States, and Israel, according to Egypt's state-affiliated Al-Qahera News TV and sources. Egypt's security delegation, led by intelligence chief Abbas Kamel, aims to mediate between Hamas and Israel to reach a truce.
A member of the US House of Representatives from the state of Virginia has said the US President is finding it tough to put two sentences together and speak coherently. The Democrat had earlier reportedly compared Biden to Jesus.
The government has formed a committee - Rice Federation Consulting Committee - under the commerce ministry to deal with the issue of rice exports.
'One Piece Day', recognized by Japan's Anniversary Association on July 22, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, with exciting events. It will be streamed live globally on YouTube, and fans can enjoy panels, performances, and more.
Launching a scathing attack on the Congress, BRS working president KT Rama Rao slammed Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, saying he does "Oscar-level acting on protecting the Constitution", while his party is doing politics of "Aya Ram, Gaya Ram". The BRS leader did not mince words in his criticism of the Congress, accusing the party of violating constitutional principles despite promising to amend the 10th Schedule to curb defections in the 2023 polls.
GSK approached the high court against Elder Laboratories early this year for alleged infringement of trademark, including usage of identical product names, trademarks and packaging. GSK issued several notices to Elder before approaching the court seeking a restraining order.
The Paris Olympics 2024 is set to begin towards the end of this month, with the participation of hundreds of participants from different countries, looking to leave a mark at the most prestigious sporting event held every four years. Know how to watch the Opening Ceremony live, along with the star attractions that will follow.
A five-member constitution bench headed by the CJI is slated to review its October 17, 2023 judgment-which refused to accord legal backing to same-sex marriages-in chambers at 1:30 pm on Wednesday. Counsels for the petitioners had on Tuesday contended that an open court hearing would allow for a more transparent and thorough examination of the issues involved.
Congress chief whip Jairam Ramesh has filed a breach of privilege notice against PM Modi for alleged derogatory remarks against former chairman Hamid Ansari. The incident occurred during Modi's recent speech in the Lok Sabha.
Doug Liman, the director of the acclaimed sci-fi film Edge of Tomorrow, has reignited speculation about the long-awaited sequel, Edge of Tomorrow 2.
The SIT report has not ruled out a conspiracy angle in the stampede incident and underlined the need for a thorough investigation. The SIT report also mentioned lapses on the part of the local administration that led to the incident, claiming 121 lives on July 2.
A white paper released by CM N Chandrababu Naidu exposes a 79% increase in Andhra Pradesh power utilities' debt during YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's government. The report highlights rising power tariff burden, inefficient governance, and the need for reforms to address legacy losses and restore investors' confidence.