Union Minister Kiren Rijiju clarifies his statement, stating he never said Chakma-Hajong refugees should be settled in Assam, but rather across India due to their inability to get permanent resident certificates in Arunachal Pradesh. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma denies any discussions on resettling these refugees in Assam. Opposition parties seek clarification, with AJP criticizing the Citizenship Amendment Act's impact on indigenous rights.
Shares of International Business Machines fell more than 9% on Thursday, as its consulting business faces pressure from enterprises tightening their budgets to cope with an uncertain economy and high interest rates.
IndusInd Bank reported 15% growth in net profit to Rs2,349 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 compared to ₹2,043 crores during corresponding quarter of previous year on account of increase in loan book and higher yield on advances.
The decision of the central government to allow use of the 7 lakh tonnes of B Heavy Molasses for ethanol production will help the sugar industry get a revenue of Rs 2300 crores, said National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories (NFCSF), which represents the cooperative sugar mills of the country.
The outer Manipur parliamentary seat will go to polls on Friday, with 529 Internally Displaced Voters exercising their franchise in nine special polling stations. Around 87 companies of CAPF and 4000 state armed personnel will be deployed in the polling stations. Thirteen Assembly Segments of Outer Manipur will go for polls on April 26. Over 484949 voters, including 239140 male, 245807 female, and 2 transgender voters, will exercise their franchise in Phase-2.
India considers G7 Summit invite in Italy with a focus on the rules-based international system. Leaders from G7 countries, EU, and President of European Commission will attend the event in Borgo Egnazia.
Ryan Gosling told 'ComicBook.com' that there won't be a sequel to 'The Nice Guys' because the original movie was overwhelmed by 'The Angry Birds' at the box office during its debut weekend. 'The Nice Guy' was also released alongside 'Neighbors 2' while 'Captain America: Civil War' was already pulling the crowd.
India is gearing up for the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections, with 88 constituencies across 13 states and UTs set to vote. The campaign has seen sharp exchanges between parties, with key battles and prominent personalities in the fray. Rahul Gandhi, Shashi Tharoor, Hema Malini, and Bhupesh Baghel are among the key candidates. The phase covers states like Kerala, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and others, with polling scheduled from 7 am to 6 pm.
The Bangalore North Lok Sabha constituency, steeped in electoral history, is gearing up for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. With a rich legacy of political engagements and key victories, the constituency remains a significant player in Karnataka's electoral landscape. As Bengaluru prepares to cast its votes, the stage is set for a riveting electoral contest, with key candidates and constituencies in the spotlight.
The S&P BSE Sensex closed 0.66% higher at 74,339, while the NSE Nifty50 index ended above the 22,550 level.
WhatsApp said that the contents of the exchanges shared on its platform cannot be traced by any party other than the sender and the receiver as it's end-to-end encrypted in order to protect the privacy of the parties. People use the messaging platform because of the privacy assured by it and also because messages are end-to-end encrypted, its lawyer said.
On Wednesday evening, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) barred the Uday Kotak-promoted lender from onboarding new customers through its online and mobile banking channels and directed them to stop issuing new credit cards. The regulator cited “serious deficiencies and non-compliances” and “continued failure on the part of the bank to address these concerns in a comprehensive and timely manner.”
Kotak Mahindra Bank, India's fourth-largest private lender, may see a moderated growth in deposit growth and a marginal drop in low-cost deposits in FY25 as it shifts focus on fixing its IT systems following regulatory curbs. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) barred the lender from onboarding new customers through its online and mobile banking channels and directed them to stop issuing new credit cards.
CCI President, Sergey Katyrin, who is currently heading a Russian delegation of entrepreneurs in India, inaugurated the new office by cutting the ceremonial ribbon alongside prominent Indian officials.
China's military has reacted cautiously to India's delivery of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines, stating that security cooperation between the two countries should not harm third parties' interests or regional stability. The first batch of the missiles was delivered over two years after India signed a USD 375 million deal with the Philippines to supply weapon systems. China has also criticized the US for deploying medium-range ballistic missiles in the Philippines amid escalating... Читать дальше...
BNP Paribas beat first-quarter profit forecasts on Thursday as lower costs and a robust performance in global banking helped to offset a steep fall in its fixed income trading.
FIFA strengthens ties with Saudi Arabia through Aramco sponsorship for upcoming World Cup events. The undisclosed deal is expected to be FIFA's wealthiest yet, building on existing connections between FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Kota, Rajasthan, will witness a fierce battle between BJP's Om Birla and Congress' Prahlad Gunjal. Birla, seeking re-election for the third consecutive term, faces competition from Gunjal, a former BJP leader. Kota, known for its significant BJP presence, has been a pivotal constituency in Rajasthan. As the elections approach, all eyes are on the outcome of this high-stakes contest for the Kota Lok Sabha seat.
As the latest season of American Horror Story concludes with a finale that has left viewers pondering, questions arise about the future of the hit anthology series. Despite mixed reviews for the recent season, fans eagerly await confirmation for Season 13.
The regulator has cautioned users that it has not ordered them to return the cashbacks they earned from the company, but has asked the latter to return customer funds held in its wallets.
A recent McAfee survey found that deepfakes are prevalent in India. Over 75% of Indians surveyed online in the past year have seen deepfakes, and at least 38% have been targeted by a deepfake scam.
Shares of Meta Platforms sank 13% on Thursday, sparking a selloff in big technology stocks after the social media firm signaled its costly bet on AI could take years to pay off.
