The ad push comes with Election Day still more than five months away. But Biden's campaign says it wants to more clearly define the choice between the candidates ahead of the first debate between them in Atlanta on June 27.
Kotak Mahindra Bank is optimistic about the MSME segment's demand for working capital and term loans in the second half of the fiscal year, driven by rural development initiatives under PM Modi.
The aim of Jaishankar's visit will be to review bilateral ties as both Sri Lanka and Mauritius prepare to hold elections this year. New Delhi is keen to maintain its influence in the southern and western Indian Ocean amid China's growing presence in the region.
The Centre aims to reduce the fiscal deficit to 5.1% of GDP, with allocations for food and fertiliser subsidies slightly lower than previous estimates. Plans include reducing dependency on imports for better fertiliser subsidy management.
According to the latest report from the arms tracker SIPRI, India's nuclear weapons stockpile has exceeded Pakistan's for the first time in 25 years, with India now estimated to possess 172 warheads compared to Pakistan's 170. The report also highlights that China has recently elevated its nuclear weapons readiness, placing warheads on high operational alert and pairing them with long-range missiles for potential short-notice strikes, marking a significant development in its nuclear strategy.
Star Health & Allied Insurance expects 18-20% growth in gross written premiums this year, aiming to double premium income in four years. CEO Anand Roy discussed the company's strategies with Shilpy Sinha.
The rates are still lower than those in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh where the BJP is in power. Diesel costs Rs 92.15 per litre in Mumbai, Rs 91.84 in Bhopal, Rs 90.36 in Jaipur and Rs 97.02 in Vijayawada. Petrol costs Rs 104.21 a litre in Mumbai, Rs 106.47 in Bhopal, Rs 104.88 in Jaipur and Rs 109.15 in Vijayawada.
The central bank kept its rate for 1-year medium-term lending facility loans, used as a benchmark for other lending rates, at 2.5%. The decision aligned with expectations: instead of cutting already low interest rates Beijing has focused on channeling spending to areas considered to be high priorities such as high-tech industries.
State-run Bharat Petroleum Corp (BPCL) is speculated to set up sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) units at its three refineries. This plan will help support the government's 1% blending target. For the said project, the company will invest up to Rs 1,400 crore in setting up these facilities.SAF is produced from various sources such as agricultural waste, fats, used cooking oil, or non-food crops.
As N Chandrababu Naidu begins his fourth term as a significant figure in Andhra Pradesh politics, there is intrigue surrounding his decision not to entertain Congress' attempts to sway him. Reports suggest Congress initiated backchannel talks through intermediaries, including a construction tycoon and a BJP MP close to Naidu, but direct communication with the Gandhi family failed to materialize. Meanwhile, the upcoming Parliament session is poised for changes as CISF takes over security, replacing the familiar Watch and Ward staff.
Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 263 will continue the fight between Sukuna and Yuta. The release is set for June 30, 2024. The chapter will reveal more about Yuta’s strategy and Rika’s role in the battle.
Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) plans to challenge the election result of Mumbai North West constituency in court, alleging that their candidate Amol Kirtikar won by more than 650 votes but was unfairly declared the loser in favor of Shiv Sena's Ravindra Waikar by Election Commission of India officials. Sena-UBT claims irregularities in the counting process, including the withholding of critical forms and CCTV footage.
NSA Ajit Doval and US counterpart Jake Sullivan met for the second iCET meeting, focusing on co-production, co-development, and R&D. They emphasized staying at the forefront of innovation and coordinating with allies for secure technology solutions. They highlighted the need to safeguard sensitive technologies from leaks to countries of concern, without naming China.
As the rules allow an MP to represent only one seat in the Lok Sabha, Gandhi had to announce his pick and tender resignation from the other seat by Tuesday. Party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi also hinted at the latter being open to becoming Lok Sabha's leader of the Opposition, as recently requested by the Congress Working Committee (CWC).
The Opposition party hardening its stand, incidentally with an eye on the upcoming assembly polls in Haryana and Maharashtra, coincides with reports about deliberations within the government to review and modify the scheme.
The Election Commission of India has received fewer than ten requests from candidates who lost in the recent Lok Sabha elections for verification of electronic voting machine-voter verifiable paper audit trail (EVM-VVPAT) units. Requests have come from various parties, including BJP's Sujay Radhakrishna Vikhepatil from Ahmednagar and BJD's Dipali Das from Jharsuguda. Most requests are for verification of 1-3 EVM-VVPAT units, with very few seeking more.
Union Ministers Joshi & Patil praise Infosys for offering incentives to employees relocating to Hubballi, boosting local talent and growth in tier 2 cities.
BJP's early appointments for the assembly polls come after its relatively poor performance in 2024, vis-a-vis 2019 Lok Sabha polls, in Maharashtra, Haryana and Jharkhand. BJP could win only nine Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra, compared to 23 it won in 2019. NDA's total tally is 17 out of 48 in the state. Deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and Bhupendra Yadav have worked together for the Bihar assembly elections. Yadav was the party in-charge while Fadnavis was made election in-charge of the state.
Nikhil Gupta, accused by the US of conspiring in a murder-for-hire plot against Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, was extradited from the Czech Republic to the US on June 14. The decision was authorized by the Czech Ministry of Justice on June 3, coinciding with the eve of Lok Sabha election results. Gupta, 52, faces charges under US law for conspiracy and murder for hire, as per Title 18, United States Code, 1958(a).
"Three-Body Problem" movie is happening as legendary Chinese film-maker Zhang Yimou has been entrusted with the ambitious project.
Nestle India, led by Chairman & Managing Director Suresh Narayanan, is experiencing rapid growth in the Indian market. The company is investing in new areas, including setting up a factory in Odisha, to drive long-term value.
Scientists for the past few decades have been vehemently trying to detect and see dark matter but have been unable to do so, even after multiple experimentations and attempts. However, now, a few researchers have stumbled upon a new piece of data that may help them inch closer to the dark matter mystery, claim reports.
Indian national Nikhil Gupta pleaded not guilty in a murder-for-hire plot against a Sikh extremist in the US, after being extradited from the Czech Republic.
Murphy sat in a mew in West Brompton for six months, facing the possibility of relocating. He sat naked in his undressed teak rocking-chair, isolated from the sun. A cuckoo-clock echoed a street-cry saying Quid pro quo. The mew was condemned, and he would soon have to adjust to new surroundings.
