Formed amid NEET irregularities, the NTA panel led by former ISRO chief Radhakrishnan collected 37,000 responses from June 27 to July 7. It aims for transparent grace marks, normalisation, and better exam centers. Including prominent members, it targets report submission soon and reviews security protocols for exam integrity.
Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje called for Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's resignation on Tuesday, alleging his involvement in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority and Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribe Development Corporation scams. She claimed that Siddaramaiah, who also holds the state finance minister's portfolio, is attempting to cover up financial irregularities.
Experts at a two-day meet in New Delhi last week discussed the India-USA partnership shaped by commerce, technology, people, and security. Pradeep S Mehta, Secretary General of CUTS International, emphasized that while India and the US maintain a strong friendship, they are not formal treaty allies. This partnership grows amidst a stable relationship with Russia, which India views as a balancing force against China.
The NSE Nifty index closed 26.3 points up at 24613.0
Power tariff for different sections of consumers was revised in Tamil Nadu on Monday and this was part of the measures to offset the mounting financial losses incurred over the years
Kolak River is seven kilometres from Vapi and 43 km from Bilimora railway stations. The river originates from Saputara hills near Valveri and meets the Arabian Sea, the NHSRCL said. According to the NHSRCL, bridges have been constructed on the rivers Par and Auranga in Valsad, Purna, Mindhola, Ambika and Venganiya in Navsari, Mohar in Kheda and Dhadhar in Vadodara district.
5 midcap stocks from the Nifty200 index hit new all-time highs
Raveendran Nair, 59, survived being stuck in an elevator for 42 hours. He pressed the alarm button multiple times but received no help. Family filed a missing person report. Eventually rescued by a lift operator. Health department investigating, three individuals suspended. Minister calls for a probe into the incident.
Prices for daily staples like potato and tea in West Bengal have risen sharply, with the cost of potatoes increasing by 17 percent and tea by 10 percent. In response, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has scheduled a meeting with the task force on prices this week to address the situation and identify ways to curb the inflation.
Two villages in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district mourned the loss of Sepoys Bijendra and Ajay Singh, who were killed in a gunfight with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda. Ajay Singh's family shared his military background, highlighting his recent marriage and his father's retired Army status. Bijendra, from Dumoli Kalan village, leaves behind two children. The encounter, which involved the Rashtriya Rifles and Jammu and Kashmir Police, also claimed the lives of two other soldiers, including a captain.
Pee Safe, a hygiene and wellness brand, appointed Arijit Sen as vice president-sales to enhance distribution and retail strategy. Sen, previously with Healthkart, brings extensive experience in scaling businesses. His leadership aims to expand Pee Safe’s retail footprint and innovation. The intimate hygiene market in India, currently underpenetrated, is set for significant growth.
Water supply in several parts of Delhi will be disrupted on Thursday from 9 am to 9 pm due to maintenance work by the Delhi Jal Board. Areas affected include GH-1 Milansar Apartment, State Bank Nagar Outer Ring Road, and Meera Bagh B Block. Residents are advised to store sufficient water to manage the 12-hour disruption.
Taiwanese firms are relocating supply chains from China to India as economic ties strengthen amid global trade tensions. Taiwan's FDI in India surged to over $665 million from 2018-2023, driven by U.S.-China trade conflicts. Key projects include a semiconductor facility with Tata Group, boosting India's manufacturing efforts and bilateral trade.
The Nifty Bank index closed 0.11 per cent down at 52396.8.
Delhivery appoints Prashant Gazipur as senior VP for last-mile operations. Gazipur will be in charge of “capacity building and operational excellence across the company’s last-mile pickup and delivery operations”
The Delhi High Court emphasised the paramount importance of passenger safety and upheld the suspension of a pilot's flying license due to testing positive for alcohol in a breath analyser test. The court stressed on the zero tolerance policy for alcohol content in pilots. Justice Sudhir Kumar Jain emphasised that leniency towards erring pilots could compromise passenger safety, dismissing the pilot's plea to overturn the suspension.
According to Redseer Strategy Consultants, digital lending is projected to account for 5% of all retail loans by FY28, up from 1.8% in FY22 and approximately 2.5% in FY24. This growth is expected to follow a compounded annual growth rate of 40%.
India ranked second globally in 2023 for children not receiving vaccines. Efforts needed to identify and immunize unvaccinated children. WHO and UNICEF emphasize the importance of vaccination coverage.
Indian farmers have ramped up the planting of summer-sown crops like paddy, soybean, cotton, and corn due to above-average monsoon rainfall in July. After a deficit in June, the improved weather conditions have allowed for planting on 57.5 million hectares by July 12, a tenth higher than last year. This boost in planting is crucial for India's economy, heavily reliant on the monsoon for agricultural productivity.
Icanheal, a healthcare financing startup, raises Rs 15 crore from IvyCap Ventures to enhance its platform and expand operations. The funding will support customized healthcare financing solutions for patients, especially those with critical care diseases like cancer.
ICRA predicts the domestic cotton spinning industry will recover in FY2025, with 6-8% growth driven by increased volume and mild realisation gains. Following two years of decline, improved domestic demand and stabilised exports will boost the industry. Cotton yarn prices are expected to rise slightly, supporting better profit margins and reduced leverage levels.
On Tuesday, domestic equity benchmarks Nifty 50 and Sensex achieved new record closing highs, driven by increases in Bharti Airtel and IT stocks, amidst anticipations of a U.S. interest rate reduction possibly in September.