Nepal's Kami Rita Sherpa, also known as 'Everest Man', broke his own record by scaling Mount Everest for the 29th time. The 54-year-old climber summited at 7:25 AM (NST) on Sunday, leading an expedition by Seven Summit Treks. He plans to climb twice this season, setting a remarkable milestone.
NTA to conduct CUET-UG 2024 in hybrid mode. Admit cards soon. Important instructions provided. 1.34 million candidates registered for exam entry to various university types. Arrival, exit rules, rough work, OMR sheet submission detailed.
Over 530 BSE-listed companies will announce their March quarter earnings this week, including DLF, GIC Housing Finance, INOX India, Jindal Steel & Power, Varun Beverages, Zomato, Bharti Airtel, Bharti Hexacom and Colgate-Palmolive (India).
Sandeep Tandon identifies metal, pharma, PSU as emerging market leaders. Recommends buying dips for growth potential. Holds significant positions in Jio, Reliance, and Adani Power. Tandon says: "India tended to suffer a bit from a very near term or short term perspective, but from a long-term perspective, I think India is a structural bull run story for them also."
Raamdeo Agrawal predicts a surge in India's financial markets, with rising equity penetration and the growth of intermediaries and wealth managers. The market shows promise for significant advancement and development in the near future.
Taking to their official X handle, the Uttarkashi Police tweeted, "Today, a sufficient number of devotees have reached Shri Yamunotri Dham as per its capacity. Now, sending more devotees is risky."
Mother's Day celebrates maternal bonds with gestures of gratitude, acknowledging sacrifices and unconditional love, amidst commercialism. Anna Jarvis modernized the tradition, influencing its global recognition and celebration.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath slammed Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal for his remarks on PM Modi's retirement, calling it a desperate attempt by a defeated opposition. Adityanath praised Modi's leadership, saying India's progress under him will continue, dismissing Kejriwal's claims as futile.
The New York Times and ProPublica revealed that Donald Trump employed a questionable accounting tactic to claim improper tax breaks on his Chicago tower, facing a potential $100 million+ tax bill. In recent months, Trump has also been ordered to pay $83.3 million in a defamation case and an additional $454 million in a civil fraud case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Patnaik challenges BJP's future in Odisha, emphasizing BJD's return. Criticizes Modi for unkept promises and neglecting Odisha's interests. Highlights upcoming elections and regional concerns.
Indian private investors are looking for a liberalized economic environment with fair competition in the Central Asian region. Kazakhstan being the biggest and modern economy in the region provides a platform to expand business. Kazakhstan is India’s largest trade and investment partner in Central Asia. F
US President Joe Biden said a ceasefire in Gaza could happen as soon as amas releases hostages. Talks between Israel and Hamas have been stalled as Israel wants to defeat Hamas before a permanent ceasefire. Meanwhile, the US has paused weapon delivery and warned against a major Israeli operation. Israeli forces intensified operations in Rafah, ordering evacuations, drawing criticism from EU.
Elaborate security for May 13 Srinagar polling with voter concerns. Accusations of worker harassment, detentions by political parties. Calls for fair elections despite manipulation. NC chief warns against tactics affecting election outcomes.
The Mark 84 is a 2,000-pound bomb, part of the Pentagon's Mark 80 series. President Biden delayed a shipment to Israel of these bombs amid concerns over their use in Gaza, where civilian casualties have occurred. Israel mainly acquires these bombs from the United States.
Can a slew of attractive sops from the state government and a competitive workforce turn Chennai into a hub for GCCs, positioning the state as a healthy alternative to Bengaluru and Hyderabad? Beena
Amandeep Singh charged with the murder of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, sparking diplomatic tensions between Canada and India. The case involved potential ties to the Indian government and a Khalistan campaign.
Apple integrates AI features into data centres and new iPad Pro. Meta launches enhanced generative AI tools. OpenAI joins C2PA steering committee. US lawmakers introduce bill on AI models export control. Microsoft and OpenAI fund AI literacy for voters.
According to sources familiar with the situation, the insurance regulator has granted approval for the Hinduja Group to acquire Reliance Capital's life, general, and health insurance businesses, with the condition that shares of the companies will not be pledged. However, the deal is still pending approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Competition Commission of India (CCI).
Skilled workforce, ministries, REC Ltd, vendors gear up for 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana'. Registrations top 10 million, with 800,000 applications. Scheme offers Rs 75,021 crore outlay, rationalised subsidies, and collateral-free loans.
Steady demand for consumer goods prevails despite election season disruptions, with notable sales spikes in cooling appliances, small food packs, and traditional snacks. Retailers face challenges due to store closures on voting days.
Investors like Titan Capital are shifting focus to Gen Z brands like Perfora and Wakefit, moving away from traditional brands. This trend is visible across various sectors, reflecting the changing consumer behaviour towards new and innovative products.
