According to an officer, over the last 10 days, Ghosh provided inconsistent answers during questioning, prompting officers to conduct another round of polygraph tests. The CBI initially conducted the lie-detection tests on Ghosh and five others on Saturday, followed by a test on arrested accused Sanjay Roy at the Presidency Correctional Home on Sunday.
The Sensex rose 612 points to 81,698, while the Nifty gained 187 points, surpassing 25,000. BSE market cap increased by Rs 2.31 lakh crore, driven by strong financial and IT stocks.
Infosys CEO Salil Parekh confirmed that the company will honor the offers made to fresh graduates, though onboarding dates have shifted. Reports indicated a delay in integrating 2,000 engineering graduates from the 2022 batch. IT union NITES had previously filed a complaint with the Ministry of Labour about these hold-ups and the impacted graduates' extended wait.
The Nifty IT index closed 1.39 per cent up at 41662.1.
Kamala Harris, in her presidential bid, opted to highlight universal values over her race and gender, even amid negative rhetoric from opponents. She and Tim Walz campaigned on principles of freedom and opportunity. The approach intended to appeal to a broad electorate while subtly addressing issues relevant to marginalized communities.
The Indian economy is projected to grow by 7.0-7.1% in Q1 of 2024-25, according to an SBI Research report. This forecast, however, carries a downward bias. The Reserve Bank of India has predicted a 7.2% GDP growth for the entire fiscal year, with quarterly growth estimates of 7.1% for Q1.
Founder and CEO Indraneel Dasgupta said the startup is grappling with a fund shortage after the demise of Subrata Roy, the principal shareholder. Founded in 2018, the Mumbai-based company is a pilgrimage and darshan site offering a one-stop portal to travel around India's religious destinations.
The benchmark equity index Sensex climbed 612 points, while the Nifty gained 187 points, closing above the 25,000 mark, driven by strong performance from major financial and IT stocks. HDFC Bank, Reliance, ICICI Bank, NTPC, HCL Tech, Infosys, and TCS were the top contributors to the Sensex's gains. On the other hand, Adani Ports, Maruti, Kotak Bank, Nestle India closed in the red.
According to the FIR, some hospitals colluded with certain individuals to siphon off state government funds meant for the Chief Minister Relief Fund (CMRF).
Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) saw slight declines to $63,650 and $2,730, respectively, after nearing $65,000 and $2,900 over the weekend. This shift followed comments from U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on potential rate cuts.
Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn's co-founder, predicts that traditional 9-to-5 jobs might become obsolete by 2034. In India, where millions of young people seek employment, this shift poses both challenges and opportunities.
The alleged scam became the focal point of the BJP's campaign during the Lok Sabha elections in Chhattisgarh as prominent accused named in the FIR include former chief minister and senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel among others.
The party will also be rolling out its campaign 'AAP ka vidhayak, aap ke dwaar' from September 1 wherein the MLAs will hold meetings at the 'mandal' level and booth level where there will be discussions on political scenario and the work done by the party. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia had recently held a meeting with senior party leaders to discuss the strategy for the polls.
Another steel bridge of 100 m length has been launched for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project on August 25 near Silvassa in Dadra & Nagar Haveli, a press release stated.
The nose provides valuable health cues. Persistent congestion, unusual smells, or changes in appearance could signal health issues. Acne vulgaris and rosacea can affect the nose. Sarcoidosis may cause bluish rashes, and trigeminal trophic syndrome can numb the nose. Monitoring these signs can aid early diagnosis and treatment of underlying conditions.
The rupee closed at 83.90 against the U.S. dollar, nearly unchanged from its close at 83.89 in the previous session. The currency hit a peak of 83.81 in early trading.
The telecom market leader spent 3% of its FY24 sales on dealer commissions as against Bharti Airtel’s 4% and Vodafone Idea’s 8.4%. Jio also benefited from group company Reliance Retail’s infrastructure and in-house media properties for advertising, analysts said.
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The Axis ELSS Tax Saver Fund, the largest in its category by assets under management, underperformed its benchmark. Over the past three years, the fund returned 10.80%, compared to the 20% delivered by its benchmark, the NIFTY 500 - TRI. As of July 2024, the fund manages Rs 38,278 crore in assets. In comparison, the Mahindra Manulife ELSS Tax Saver Fund achieved a 17.84% return over the same period, while the Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund provided an 18.26% return, both slightly below the benchmark's 20% and 19.99%... Читать дальше...
India aims to become a $30 trillion economy by 2047 with a per capita income of $18,000, but achieving this requires a significant increase in women’s Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR). Currently, at 27.8%, India's rate for women is far lower than that of China, the UK, and the US. Women aged 15-29 face an even lower LFPR of 24.5% and a 10.6% unemployment rate.
Yes, a minor can invest in mutual funds but only with the representation of a legal guardian or parent. The minor must be the sole account holder and can’t be a joint account, and since a minor is not allowed to make financial decisions on their own, a parent or guardian can act as the custodian of the minor’s account. The guardian must either be a natural guardian (i.e., a parent) or a court-appointed legal guardian.
“We believe a focus on disciplined financial management will help us continue in the progression towards profitability of our payments business which by itself is a unique feat in the Indian context,” said founder and CEO Sameer Nigam.
An IndiGo passenger expressed dissatisfaction with the airline's minimal compensation of ₹2,450 for a lost bag containing valuables worth ₹45,000. The issue was highlighted on social media. The passenger's bag didn't arrive at Guwahati Airport after being checked in at Kolkata. This offer fell short compared to the actual loss incurred.
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