Six passengers were injured and hospitalized after they jumped from a moving train near Uttar Pradesh's Bilpur, following rumors of a fire. The Howrah-Amritsar Mail's general coach was involved. The chaos began when someone pulled the emergency chain. Railway officials are investigating the cause, suspecting that a fire extinguisher may have led to the panic.
The Supreme Court is set to hear Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging a Delhi High Court order upholding his summons in a criminal defamation case for retweeting a defamatory video circulated by YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in May 2018. The three-judge bench of justices will likely hear the matter, where Kejriwal admits he made a mistake by retweeting the video.
Indian Grandmaster R Pragganandhaa is set to face the world's best in the St Louis Rapid and Blitz tournament. Despite a slight dip in recent results, Praggnanandhaa is looking to finish on the podium in the final standings of the Grand Chess Tour, earning a bonus cash prize of USD 175000. He is currently third in the overall tour results and has two back-to-back outings in the Sinquefield Cup.
Except for the last three years, private sector banks have been big wealth creators and probably a set of stocks where every foreign portfolio investor (FPI) had or has a stake in them. In the last three years they have underperformed and questions were raised about is the best behind them. Then come these words, focusing on higher deposit growth / Adjustment period / slow credit growth. Probably this is what the street knew for quite some time and wanted to hear it from the management so that it can reset its expectations. Читать дальше...
The Adani-Hindeburg saga has resurfaced with new allegations against SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and his wife Dhaval Buch in the siphoning case via alleged offshore shell companies. Hindenburg Research has expressed surprise at SEBI's lack of interest in Adani's alleged undisclosed web of Mauritius and offshore shell entities. The Buchs reportedly opened an account with IPE Plus Fund 1 in Singapore in 2015.
Sharad Pawar criticised the BJP government for not fulfilling its promise to double farmers' incomes, highlighting an increase in farmer suicides. Speaking in Solapur, he emphasized the plight of farmers dealing with debt and low prices. Pawar called for a change in government to better serve farmers, youth, and women.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 109 high-yielding, climate-resilient seed varieties across 61 crops, developed by ICAR. These seeds aim to enhance farm productivity and income. Modi highlighted the importance of natural farming and biofortified crops. Farmers appreciated the government's efforts in advancing sustainable practices and raising awareness through Krishi Vigyan Kendras.
Uttar Pradesh plans to establish two universities to affiliate madrassas for standardized recognition. This would impact approximately 25,000 madrassas, including many unrecognized ones. The proposal raised concerns from Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind regarding minority rights and involvement of stakeholders. Iftikhar Ahmed Javed noted the board was uninformed about these changes, emphasizing the significance of proper consultation.
Sensex and Nifty may see minor corrections due to new claims by Hindenburg against Sebi chief Madhabi Puri Buch's family in the Adani controversy. Market experts advised caution while awaiting more details. Both the Buch family and the Adani Group refuted the allegations, with the latter calling them a desperate attempt lacking substance.
Focused mutual funds, which invest in a concentrated portfolio of stocks, are gaining traction among investors with the asset base of the category growing to Rs 1.43 lakh crore in three months ended June 2024, marking an increase of 31 per cent from a year ago.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha stated the Election Commission alone will decide Jammu and Kashmir Assembly election dates. Sinha hopes for prompt elections, referencing Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah's commitments. The Election Commission reviewed preparations, with further security assessments pending before finalizing election dates.
American gymnast Jordan Chiles was ordered to return her bronze medal from the Paris Olympics floor exercise after a court found her score was judged improperly. Due to a timing violation in the appeal, Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu has been elevated to third place, as confirmed by the International Gymnastics Federation and the IOC.
Chhatrasal Akhada continues its legacy of training Olympic medalists, including Aman Sehrawat. Founded by Satpal Singh, the academy uses intense mud training to build strong wrestlers. Current coaches Jaibir Dahiya, Anil Mann, and Pradeep Dahiya carry forward this tradition, helping young wrestlers aim for Olympic glory.
Maldivian Foreign Affairs Minister Moosa Zameer and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are set to begin the handover ceremony of the reclamation and shore protection project and the inauguration of the 4-lane Detour Link road project. Both projects are facilitated by the Indian government under the LoC of EXIM Bank. Moosa Zameer emphasized that these projects will contribute to the development and prosperity of Addu City.
"My phone and WhatsApp have been hacked. Please do not message or call me. Please note that I am filing a police complaint," Sule wrote.
Several widely followed companies, including Vodafone Idea, Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), Mazagon Dock, Hero MotoCorp, IRFC, IRCTC, HUDCO, Apollo Hospitals, Samvardhana Motherson, GMR Airports Infrastructure, Nykaa, and Ola Electric will be releasing their June quarter report cards this week. Here’s the list:
Congress demanded swift government action addressing conflicts of interest in SEBI's investigation into the Adani Group following Hindenburg Research's allegations against SEBI chairperson Madhabi Buch. They also called for a joint parliamentary committee probe. Buch and her husband denied involvement in offshore funds related to Adani.
Machine learning has become an attractive career choice due to its applications in customer insights and operational efficiency. Opportunities abound for both freshers and mid-career professionals, thanks to accessible learning platforms. Key skills include proficiency in Python, statistical knowledge, and familiarity with machine learning frameworks. Freelance ML roles are also in high demand.
India's lab-grown diamond industry has experienced significant challenges including overproduction, price declines, and high imports, as highlighted by GTRI. Prices fell by 65% within a year, complicating conditions for manufacturers. GTRI recommends establishing quality standards, quality control measures for imports, and increased research and development investment to sustain industry growth.
Women in Rajasthan's Pindwara village have improved nutrition via kitchen gardens, while Chhattisgarh revived traditional crops for a better diet. A study highlighted the role of community efforts in enhancing diet diversity, suggesting training local health workers and offering food subsidies to improve outcomes. Community engagement is key for nutritional success.
The Jharkhand government transferred nearly two dozen IAS officers in a major reshuffle. Key figures like Nitin Madan Kulkarni have been reassigned, with Vipra Bhal taking over as Principal Secretary to the Governor. Several departments saw new appointments, signaling a broad reorganization of the state administration.
Union Mutual Fund has announced the launch of Union Multi Asset Allocation Fund, an open-ended scheme investing in Equity, Debt, Gold and/ or Silver.