Vodafone Idea (Vi) signs a ₹14,000 crore deal with Ericsson to procure 4G and 5G equipment over three years. Ericsson will supply base stations for key regions and enhance Vi's 4G and 5G services, helping the telco improve network performance and competitiveness against major rivals.
The Reserve Bank of India has rejected Religare Enterprises' attempt to appoint Rakesh Asthana to its board. This followed a complaint from the Burman family, who hold a significant stake in REL, citing procedural irregularities. The dispute has escalated to legal actions, with the Delhi High Court involved. The company's management is amid a power tussle with the Burman family.
"This election is to save the state. The demography of the state is changing due to infiltration from Bangladesh," Chouhan said. "Post the elections, the citizenship register will be prepared, and all illegal immigrants would be thrown out of the state." Chouhan said the party will soon launch a detailed manifesto called Sankalp Patra for the upcoming state elections. BJP leaders from Jharkhand arrived in Delhi on Monday for a meeting with Amit Shah regarding the candidate selection before the party's CEC meeting.
Reliance Jio urges the telecom regulator to review satellite spectrum pricing, citing an imbalance between satellite and terrestrial networks. Jio emphasizes the need for an auction of satellite airwaves, contrasting with satcom firms like Bharti Group's preference for administrative allocation.
Regarding the Indo-Bangladesh relations, the panel may come out with a report on this. This assumes significance as former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been staying in India after leaving her home country. When contacted, committee chairperson Tharoor said the panel had a very "cordial and constructive" first meeting to adopt the agenda of work for the year ahead.
An inter-ministerial committee will meet on October 11 to finalise the rake supply plan for coal transportation to power plants for the latter half of the financial year. The government mandated imported coal-based power plants to run till mid-October due to expected high electricity demand. Coal stock depletion and transportation issues were also noted.
In 2024, security forces have killed 237 LWE cadres and seen 723 surrenders with 812 arrests. Union Home Minister Amit Shah credited offensive operations for reducing LWE-affected districts to 38 and emphasized the improved security enabled high voter turnout in Maoist-hit regions.
India has significantly advanced in renewable energy, achieving a 175% growth in capacity since 2014. The renewable energy capacity now exceeds 208 GW. Solar energy capacity has increased 33 times in the last 10 years. India is also leading global sustainability initiatives with the lowest per capita emissions among G20 nations and meeting climate targets ahead of schedule.
The BJP has announced the launch of the Gogo Didi Scheme once it comes to power in the state. Under the scheme, all the women above 18 years would be given Rs 2,100 per month. The party has started a form-filling drive where workers are taking details of probable beneficiaries of the scheme along with their mobile number and other details. It has set a target of filling 100 forms per booth.
India is closely monitoring the escalating situation in West Asia amidst rising crude oil prices, confident of managing the impacts. Petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri highlights the availability of global oil supplies and new market options even as geopolitical tensions threaten disruptions.
India and UAE plan to boost investment, potentially reaching $100 billion. This includes sectors like energy, AI, and food processing. A new food corridor aims to bring $2 billion in investments. Significant gains are seen in bilateral trade and FDI under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. An Invest India office will open in Dubai, fostering UAE investments in India.
Taylor Swift missed her boyfriend Travis Kelce's birthday celebration at Kelce Car Jam, but she plans to attend his next Chiefs game. Kelce spent his birthday with family and friends and hosted a charity event.
ONGC collaborates with ISRO to utilize its satellites for accurate and cost-effective methane leakage detection across India, aiming to cut methane emissions by 50% by 2027 and 80% by 2030. This effort includes using data from MethaneSat and aerial surveys to enhance leakage identification.
A key challenge for the BJP in Punjab is to resolve its internal rift and discontent among party leaders. The BJP's state president Sunil Jakhar, who crossed over to the party from the Congress, is unhappy and has offered to resign from his post, according to people aware of the matter. Jakhar has stopped attending party meetings and has been in Delhi for more than a week now, they said, adding that he has differences with the party's state general secretary (organisation) Manthri Srinivasulu and has not been able to adopt the party culture.
Reliance Retail has entered the quick commerce market, aiming to compete with players like Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart. Using its extensive store network, Reliance plans to offer rapid deliveries within 10-30 minutes in major cities and untapped smaller towns, without charging any fees.
Marking 23 years in power, Prime Minister Narendra Modi committed to tirelessly working towards India's goal of becoming a developed nation. Recalling his time as Gujarat's chief minister, he highlighted significant progress made despite past challenges and misrule, emphasizing achievements and future aspirations.
Indian Energy Exchange's trade volume surged 24% year-on-year to 11,370 million units in September 2024. Electricity volume increased 21% to 10,332 MU, with Renewable Energy Certificates doubling to 1,031 MU. A steady monsoon boosted hydro and wind generation, lowering Day-Ahead and Real-Time market prices significantly.
India has eased certain provisions in its bilateral investment treaty with the UAE, shortening the dispute resolution period to three years and including short-term portfolio investments. This new treaty, effective from August 31, replaces the earlier agreement and aims to boost investor confidence by assuring fair treatment and providing an independent arbitration forum for dispute settlement.
In preparation for the 2024 presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris is embarking on a strategic media tour this week, with the goal of engaging voters across multiple platforms.
Doctor Odyssey Season 1 Episode 3 will be released on October 10, 2024. This episode, titled "Plastic Surgery Week," will continue the story of Max Bankman and his medical team aboard a cruise ship. The series airs weekly on ABC and streams on Hulu and Disney Plus in the UK.
Pinduoduo, popular among Chinese consumers for its discounts, sent "reminders" whenever other sellers dropped their prices below hers. When Lin cut her prices, the site would temporarily promote her products-only to warn her a few days later that more reductions were needed for the site to continue driving customers to her goods.
As fans reflect on the conclusion of SEAL Team, speculation about a possible eighth season is growing. The series concluded its seven-season run with a finale that left viewers hopeful for more.
Durga puja represents mother worship, gender equity, and the triumph of good over evil. It includes a long history dating back to the Harappan civilisation and is mentioned in ancient texts like the Rig Veda and Kenopanishad. The goddess Durga is revered for her power to protect, nurture, and ultimately liberate devotees.
Benjamin Netanyahu's escalated military actions in West Asia have altered political dynamics in the region. Iran has responded, while other states maintain political solidarity without direct military involvement. Domestic agendas and stable oil prices are influencing strategic decisions. Netanyahu's approach has reshaped how states balance military aggression with diplomatic considerations.
Economists and traders are closely watching for additional policy measures after China's top leaders signaled a desire to draw a line under the nation's growth slowdown. Just before a weeklong holiday in China, the government unleashed a slew of stimulus measures, including interest rate cuts, more liquidity to promote bank lending and a pledge of as much as $340 billion to support the stock market.