India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal reassured that the country's current account deficit is manageable, citing robust services exports and a significant portion of imports being re-exported after value addition. He highlighted that while India relies on imports for certain goods, its strong services surplus and remittance inflows contribute to a stable financial position.
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has initiated insolvency proceedings against Raheja Developers following a petition by flat buyers in the Gurgaon-based Shilas project. The NCLT cited "debt due and default" by the company for its failure to deliver units on time despite receiving payments. An Interim Resolution Professional has been appointed as the case proceeds.
Recent reports have revealed that a lot has eventually changed in the life of US President Joe Biden following the US Presidential Elections 2024. Joe Biden has recently missed the G20 group photo and previously he was also relegated to the back corner of the APEC group photo.
RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J urged private sector banks to prioritize customer-centricity and adhere to KYC guidelines with empathy. He emphasized the importance of robust grievance mechanisms and warned of regulatory action against banks neglecting customer service and transparency.
Argentina versus Peru FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match features Lionel Messi. The match will be live streamed in the US.
The Assam Cabinet has approved the renaming of Karimganj district to Sribhumi, honoring Rabindranath Tagore's vision. To boost economic growth, the state will host the Assam Investment and Infrastructure Summit in 2025. Additionally, the Cabinet approved an agroforestry policy to increase forest cover and rural income, along with funding for soil conservation and irrigation projects.
In 2024, Thanksgiving, one of America's most cherished and meaningful holidays, will take place on November 28th, the latest date it can fall. But have you ever wondered why it always lands on the fourth Thursday in November, or what led to the tradition of feasting on turkey with family and friends?
Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, two NASA astronauts who have been stranded on the International Space Station for five months, are eating packaged and freeze-dried meals due to a lack of fresh produce.
India is developing ten new industrial smart cities along its economic corridors, representing a Rs 28,602 crore investment. These cities aim to boost industrial growth and connectivity across various regions, including the densely populated north and the coastal east. The government highlights these corridors as transformative for India's industrial landscape, promoting trade, exports, and balanced regional development.
Uttarakhand Transport Department is boosting bus services to Delhi, especially on weekends, following a ban on older buses due to pollution regulations. The department will coordinate with Uttar Pradesh to allow Uttarakhand buses to operate to Ghaziabad, providing connections to Delhi.
Several cryptocurrencies priced under $10, including Rexas Finance, Shiba Inu, and Cardano, are attracting investors seeking significant returns during the anticipated altcoin season. These tokens offer diverse opportunities, from real-world asset tokenization to meme-coin innovation and blockchain scalability solutions. With strong presale momentum, strategic partnerships, and growing community support, these cryptocurrencies are well-positioned for substantial growth in the coming months.
Sebi is considering tightening rules for SME IPOs to protect retail investors. The regulator proposes to debar companies whose promoters or directors are debarred from the capital market or are wilful defaulters. This move aims to enhance investor protection in the SME IPO segment.
Recently Piyush Goyal had stated that some ecommerce firms were violating foreign direct investment norms and follow unfair pricing. The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) too had claimed the violation of the same which hurt small businesses.
In a fireside chat on the first day of the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024, the Wipro group promoter said, “Work-life balance is incredibly important. I learned this very early on in my early days before Covid, which is work life is something that you have to define for yourself, organizations are never going to work at it for you. So you have to define what it means and draw boundaries.”
Former Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot explained his reasons for leaving the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), emphasizing that it was a difficult but necessary decision. He denied allegations of pressure from central agencies and expressed his commitment to strengthening the BJP's presence in Delhi.
Donald Trump's pick for attorney general is Matt Gaetz. Matt Gaetz, a former Florida congressman and fierce Trump loyalist, has been nominated by United States President-elect Donald Trump as Attorney General. But he faces allegations, including claims of sex with a minor, illicit drug use, and misuse of funds. He has been picked by Trump to lead the Justice Department.
Patels Airtemp (India) on Tuesday settled a case with capital markets regulator Sebi related to an alleged violation of disclosure rules by paying a settlement amount of Rs 28.53 lakh. Heavy machinery company Patels Airtemp (India) is a BSE-listed entity.
Sean Diddy Combs is now the talk of Hollywood, and a latest video has emerged where it is being claimed that the hip hop star fainted upon hearing his life sentence. Is this claim correct? Get to know here
More than 30% of candidates in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh bypolls face criminal charges, with nearly half being crorepatis, according to a recent report. The report, analyzing 90 candidates, also revealed varying educational backgrounds, with some holding only basic literacy while others boast graduate degrees.
NTPC aims to boost its green energy arm, NGEL's, capacity to 19 GW by March 2027. NGEL launched a Rs 10,000 crore IPO to fuel this expansion, with plans to add 6 GW in the current fiscal year, followed by 11 GW in FY 2025-26. The IPO received a 33% subscription on its first day.
China and Pakistan are gearing up for their eighth joint anti-terrorism exercise, "Warrior-VIII," from late November to mid-December. The exercise comes amid heightened concerns over attacks targeting Chinese nationals involved in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project.
Jennifer Lopez is taking a new approach to healing after her divorce from Ben Affleck, focussing on herself and her career. She isn't actively looking for new relationships; instead, she is focussing on her own health and strength.
An Iranian student who removed her clothes at a Tehran university, sparking outrage from officials, has not been indicted. While authorities initially condemned the act as "immoral", they later stated she was under severe pressure and suffering from a mental disorder. The student was released to her family without charges.
Washington Sundar, the off-spinning all-rounder, is generating significant interest ahead of the upcoming IPL auction after his strong performance in India's Test defeat to New Zealand, where he took 11 wickets for 115 runs. Three IPL teams—Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans, and Chennai Super Kings—are reportedly keen on acquiring him.