Новости за 17.07.2024

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced that his government will waive crop loans of up to Rs one lakh on July 18. The waiver will be credited to farmers' accounts in phases, with Rs 7,000 crore credited to accounts of farmers whose loans are being waived. Crop loans of up to Rs 1.5 lakh will be waived by the end of July, and the loan waiver process will be completed in August when loans of up to Rs two lakh are dispensed with.

Hathway Cable & Datacom Ltd -- provider of cable and internet services -- on Wednesday reported a decline of 18.1 per cent in consolidated net profit to Rs 18.32 crore for the June quarter. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 22.36 crore in the April-June period a year ago, according to a regulatory filing from Hathway Cable, a firm owned by the Reliance Industries Group.

Scientists in New Zealand are examining a rare whale carcass believed to be a spade-toothed whale, providing a unique research opportunity. The whale's DNA is being tested, and findings could offer insights into its diet, habitat, and threats.

The bank will seek approval of the shareholders for the said re-appointment within the prescribed period, it said. Additionally, Paul Thomas is the Chairman of the Board of Sa-Dhan, the association of microfinance and impact finance institutions, it added.

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has relaxed KYC rules for directors, enabling them to update email IDs and phone numbers multiple times a year. Additionally, rules regarding beneficial owners of companies have been amended.

Amid rumors of a separation, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez popularly known as “Bennifer” are having marital issues and are spending time apart. Affleck concentrates on his career, but Lopez never gives up hope despite their difficulties.

The investor concerns overshadowed second-quarter earnings at Europe's largest technology company that beat forecasts and showed a rise in AI-linked bookings, as well as continued strong sales in China.

Factory output rose 0.4% last month following an upwardly revised 1.0% increase in May, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast factory output would advance 0.2% after a previously reported 0.9% jump in May. Production at factories shot up 1.1% on a year-on-year basis in June.

'True Detective' star Matthew McConaughey has expressed his desire to join politics and run for office in the future. Though he has not made it clear if he will join the Republicans or the Democrats, or for which office he will contest, it is clear that politics has attracted the “A Time to Kill” star and he may take the plunge.

Indian blue-chip indices reached record highs led by IT stocks and US rate cut prospects. Nifty closed at 24,613, Sensex at 80,716.

Three Hmar militants were killed by Assam Police in Cachar district. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed on X. Police seized AR 56 rifles and pistols. Three officers, treated at Silchar Medical College, battled militants in Bhuban hills. CRPF jawan died in Jiribam violence. Soibam Saratkumar Singh’s death led to tribal displacement amid Meitei-Kuki-Zomi conflicts over Scheduled Tribe status.

U.S. chip stocks fell more than 4% on Wednesday after Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump sounded lukewarm about defending Taiwan and a report that Washington is mulling tighter curbs on export of advanced semiconductor technology to China.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah emphasizes the government's focus on welfare of Kannadigas with proposed job quotas for locals in private industries. Industries express concerns but ministers assure protection of both local interests and investments.

A committee formed by the markets regulator to examine the futures and options segment has made preliminary recommendations aimed at reducing speculative trading. These recommendations, including the proposed agenda, are part of an effort to enhance stability and fairness in the derivatives market.

Harry Kane has scored dozens of goals for the teams he has played in, including the recently concluded Euro Cup 2024 finals where he was not able to secure a championship win for the team even after reaching the finals against Spain. Google's Gemini has revealed a few reasons why he may not be able to win a trophy, in spite of his immense individual abilities.

Assam Chief Minister Himant Biswa Sarma has claimed that the Muslim population in his state has risen to 40%, a "big issue" in the northeastern state. He cited the rising number of Bangladeshi infiltrators in tribal areas of Jharkhand as a matter of life and death. Sarma also accused Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren of turning Jharkhand into a "mini-Bangladesh" and alleged that no development took place during the JMM-led alliance government.

VDGs armed with .303 rifles assist security in Desa forest, Doda, after Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists killed four soldiers. Seeking automatic weapons, they patrol Gai and Banda. Sudarshan, Sanjay Singh vow terrorists won't escape. Shells found in Gandoh. VDGs revived; 22 killed in recent attacks. VDCs policy updated; VDGs paid; five terrorists killed.

Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D K Shivakumar conducted a 'trial walk' on the newly built flyover, which stretches from Ragigudda to Central Silk Board, and is part of the Yellow Line of the Bengaluru Metro.

Hinduja Tech Ltd, a subsidiary of Ashok Leyland, acquires Tecosim Group for 21 million euros at enterprise value. Tecosim, generating 40 million euros turnover and employing 650, enhances sustainable transport services. CEO Kumar Prabhas and MD Udo Jankowski foresee strategic benefits and propose a unified brand. The integration process is pending regulatory approvals as stated in a filing.

The Gilded Age enthusiasts can celebrate as the beloved series has officially resumed production for its third season. The announcement has sparked great enthusiasm among both the cast and the dedicated fan base.

PwC has recommended extending tax benefits for new manufacturing companies and introducing a tax amnesty scheme for Customs cases to Finance Minister Sitharaman before the upcoming budget presentation on July 23.

Self-styled godman Bhole Baba has returned to his ashram in Kasganj after the deadly stampede in Hathras. Investigations are ongoing, with claims of a possible conspiracy and lapses in crowd management. The organizers and local administration are under scrutiny for their roles in the incident.

In a post in Hindi on X, Priyanka Gandhi said, "A few days ago, the prime minister was saying in Mumbai that we have broken records by providing employment to so many crores of people. Today, a video of a huge crowd of unemployed people who had come to the same Mumbai for a few vacancies is going viral. Before this, 15 lakh unemployed people had come to a hotel in Gujarat for 25 vacancies and a stampede-like situation had developed."