Servotech Power Systems has received an additional order to install nine EV charging stations in Maharashtra. The new contract comes from Nashik Municipal Corporation. This will bring the total number of EV charging stations by the company to 29. Previously, Servotech had a contract to install 20 EV charging stations for Nashik Municipal Corporation.
Pakistan will not hold bilateral talks with India during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's visit to Islamabad for the SCO summit. Jaishankar's trip is for a multilateral event. The meeting will focus on cooperation in fields like economy, trade, and environment. Significant organizational decisions and the SCO budget will also be discussed.
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) will hold a board meeting on October 14 to review the financial results for the quarter ending September 2024. The company previously reported a 5% decline in net profit for the first quarter of June 2024. A presentation to analysts and media will follow the meeting.
The Congress Party reported to the Election Commission that it spent approximately Rs 585 crore on the 2024 Lok Sabha and state elections. Major expenses included Rs 410 crore on advertisements, Rs 46 crore on virtual campaigns, and Rs 105 crore on air travel for star campaigners. Despite initial cash crunch concerns, the party managed significant funding for its campaign efforts.
Gaya, Bihar is showing improvements in education and health, and is expected to match national standards soon, says NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam. Enhancements in AI-driven governance training at BIPARD are anticipated to bolster this progress and modernize policy-making.
Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy emphasized expanding mining operations and launching new initiatives to make India self-reliant in coal. Reddy urged Coal India Ltd and its subsidiaries to meet their annual targets, assuring government support for land acquisition and environmental clearances to bolster coal production.
Starting Monday, investors will receive 100% of their sale proceeds on the same day, enabling immediate reinvestment. Previously, only 80% was accessible the same day with the rest available later. This change, aimed at enhancing liquidity, will benefit trading activities significantly.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced that NCERT will triple its textbook publication, printing 15 crore books this year, to be distributed nationwide through a partnership with Amazon. This initiative aims to ensure timely availability and curb the sale of counterfeit books, benefitting around 300 million students.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched an initiative to distribute Soil Health Cards and farm machinery in Assam, aiming for 10 lakh SHCs. The government has increased soil labs from 5 to 22 and has set up 816 village-level farm machinery banks with 95% subsidy from the Centre.
Ben Affleck is reportedly engaging in destructive behavior after Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce. His actions are said to confuse Lopez and their children, resulting in a toxic cycle.
Oil rose above $80 Monday on Middle East tensions while equities slid in New York as political and interest rate concerns dented the recent rally. The rising oil price and concerns about the Middle East put an end to a recent rally on world stock markets.
Assam's security forces have increased patrols along the Indo-Bangladesh border, apprehending and pushing back 54 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants since January. The state government is recording biometric data and identification documents of suspected immigrants to enhance surveillance and ensure effective repatriation measures.
Amazon India has teamed up with NCERT to make textbooks available online. This will benefit students from Kindergarten to Class 12 and UPSC aspirants. The initiative aims to provide easy access to genuine, affordable resources. Designated vendors will ensure timely deliveries, making education more convenient for students across India.
Janice Combs, the mother of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, has publicly shared her anguish and heartache regarding the serious allegations made against her son.
India and the Maldives committed to enhance maritime and security cooperation to benefit both nations and the Indian Ocean Region. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu issued a vision document outlining shared interests and mutual aid in areas from defense infrastructure to surveillance capabilities, reaffirming their historic and strategic partnership.
The Delhi High Court upheld an externment order against a woman involved in bootlegging, citing her dangerous character and persistent criminal activities. The court emphasized that her actions pose a societal menace and confirmed that due process had been followed.
India's alcoholic beverages companies are expected to see 8-10% revenue growth this financial year. This will be supported by increased spirit consumption and premiumisation. Some state governments have granted price hikes, aiding revenue for FY2025. Operating profit margins are predicted to remain stable. Capex will slow down as key players have already expanded capacities.
Taylor Swift was reportedly feeling guilty about the body shape of NFL star Travis Kelce, and so she has been helping Kelce to get back his old body shape, reports claimed.
Pernod Ricard India will establish a malt distillery and maturation facility in Maharashtra, investing up to Rs 1,785 crore over the next 10 years. The project will be located in Butibori, Nagpur, generating jobs and benefiting local farmers. It is part of an agreement with the Maharashtra government signed in February 2024.
Ericsson has secured four additional telecom circles from Vodafone Idea for the deployment of 4G and 5G technology, expanding its footprint and market share. Vodafone Idea awarded a three-year telecom network contract worth Rs 30,000 crore to Ericsson, Nokia, and Samsung, with Nokia becoming the largest supplier.
My Hero Academia Season 7 has a total of 21 episodes. Episode 21 will be released on October 12, 2024. Crunchyroll streams episodes globally after they air in Japan.
The Kuki Chiefs' Association, Manipur condemned a government order for documentation of villages and hills, calling it discriminatory amid ongoing violence between the Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities. Violent incidents since September 1 resulted in 12 deaths and many injuries. Over 60,000 people have been displaced since May 3 last year, with 226 killed and 1,500 injured.