Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump propose new tax breaks and spending plans to ease financial burdens. Budget forecasters show Trump's agenda could significantly increase federal debt, while Harris' plans may have a smaller impact. Both candidates face challenges in implementing their proposals without strong congressional support.
Sniper Elite: Resistance is set for release in 2025. The game follows Harry Hawker, a character from previous games, as he teams up with the French Resistance in WWII to stop the Germans from building a powerful weapon.
Princess Kate Middleton's form of cancer will remain confidential, according to Kensington Palace. Since her treatment has ended, her main focus is on getting better. Though the Royal Family has not released any formal information, medical professionals made assumptions regarding her condition.
Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran urged automobile manufacturers to invest in R&D to create a world-class industry. Speaking at the SIAM Annual Convention, he emphasized improving global NCAP ratings for better exports and viewing R&D as an investment. He also highlighted India's economic potential amidst global uncertainty.
87% of American Jewish voters, according to a recent survey, are in favor of Biden's attempts to bring the Israel-Hamas War to a halt.
India and the UAE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the operation and maintenance of nuclear plants. The agreement was signed by officials from the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited and the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation during Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's visit to India.
The dollar slid against major currencies on Tuesday, consolidating Monday's gains ahead of key inflation data and a widely anticipated U.S. presidential debate, even though both their outcomes are unlikely to affect overall monetary policy.
Investors are increasingly jittery ahead of the first US presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Volatility measures are rising, reflecting uncertainty in the tight race. The debate could significantly impact market sentiment amid mixed economic signals and ongoing political risks.
While L&T Semiconductor Technologies is targeting to build a semiconductor portfolio of smart devices across multiple verticals, IBM is known to drive innovation in silicon and processor development, both independently and with an ecosystem of partners.
Essar Energy Transition and SSE are collaborating on a 40 MW green hydrogen project in northwest England. The Gowy Green Hydrogen project, located at the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex, aims to decarbonise industrial operations and secure jobs. The facility could be operational by 2028, with planning applications expected in 2025.
Wetland Virus alert - Warnings are coming from the scientists regarding the newly discovered virus whose scientific name is Orthonairovirus as it is related to tick-borne viruses. It is attacking the humans through tick bites and it is causing problems in the brain. The Chinese researchers are prompted to search the ticks and animals who are featuring the virus. People are suffering from nausea, fever and many other stringent issues.
Ankur Garg, a Principal at Boston Consulting Group, started a debate on LinkedIn on the importance of enthusiasm in adapting to the evolving job market. He argues that while skills can be learned, maintaining enthusiasm is crucial for staying relevant.
The government plans to engage retired scientists and professors as mentors for universities with lower rankings under the 'Prime Minister Professorship' initiative. This includes substantial funding and resources to build research groups. Additionally, the PAIR programme aims to foster collaboration between research-intensive institutions and those with limited research capabilities.
Indian equity indices rose on Tuesday, driven by IT and pharma stocks. The S&P BSE Sensex gained 0.44% to close at 81,921, while the NSE Nifty50 ended above 25,000. Nagaraj Shetti of HDFC Securities noted that the Nifty's short-term trend has reversed, with immediate support at 24,900.
The main international oil contract, Brent crude, fell below $70 per barrel on Tuesday for the first time since December 2021 amid concerns about slowing economic growth depressing fuel demand. Brent crude slumped 3.7 percent in afternoon trading to $69.15 per barrel while the main US contract, West Texas Intermediate (WTI), tumbled 4.1 percent to $65.90. lul/zap/rl/gv
With the iPhone 16, Apple is emphasizing AI-powered enhancements to improve the user experience. The upcoming introduction of the new models is part of Apple's strategy to compete with other tech titans in the rapidly developing AI area.
Volkswagen has informed IG Metall that it is ending several labor agreements, including job guarantees until 2029 at six German plants. This decision is part of a cost-cutting effort to compete with cheaper Asian rivals. The move has sparked concern among workers and the German government, with potential strikes looming in late November.
The 16th Finance Commission, led by Chairman Arvind Panagariya, is open to considering states' grievances about reduced central allocations despite economic progress. During visits to Telangana and Karnataka, the Commission heard concerns about fair fund distribution. Meetings with Telangana officials emphasized the state's contribution to national GDP.
The bond market has recently shown a few hints around an impending US recession, that could easily see the light of day in some time. Meanwhile the US Federal Reserve is working on various strategies to curb and delay any incoming recession for as long as possible.
This issuance comes at a time when banks have been aggressively mobilising capital through debt markets this year as credit growth remains much higher than deposit growth. Banks and financial institutions raise money through infrastructure bonds to finance long-term infrastructure projects. Indian Bank plans to raise funds for refinancing purposes.
IFFCO has invested around Rs 2,000 crore since 2017 on nano liquid urea and nano liquid DAP. The cooperative launched these innovative fertilisers to improve crop productivity and soil health. With significant annual investments in promotion, IFFCO aims to achieve 80% capacity utilisation in the next 2-3 years.
Onion prices in New Delhi remain high at Rs 58 per kg due to tight supply. The government has started retail sales of onions at a subsidized rate of Rs 35 per kg in Delhi-NCR and Mumbai. The kharif sown area has increased, and about 38 lakh tonnes of onion are still in storage.
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed penalties amounting to Rs 2.91 crore on Axis Bank and HDFC Bank for deficiencies in statutory and regulatory compliance. Axis Bank faces a penalty of Rs 1.91 crore, while HDFC Bank has been fined Rs 1 crore. The penalties address issues related to interest rates, KYC norms, and customer service.