Defence Minister Rajnath Singh defended the Agnipath military recruitment scheme, which was criticized by opposition leader Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha. Singh argued that the scheme was rolled out after consultation with 158 organizations and that an Agniveer who commits suicide receives a compensation of Rs 1 crore. Gandhi claimed the government treats Agniveers as "use-and-throw labourers" and does not give them the status of a "shaheed (martyr)."
Union ministers criticized Rahul Gandhi for delivering an irresponsible speech in Lok Sabha, making untruthful claims about various topics. The BJP highlighted the contrast with past leaders like Vajpayee, Advani, and Swaraj, emphasizing the importance of responsibility in such positions.
The aviation landscape in India is witnessing a transformative phase with major players like IndiGo, Akasa, Air India, and the GMR group investing in extensive training programs to meet the surging demand for skilled pilots and engineers. Air India's Amravati pilot training school is set to be operational by Q1 FY26.
Netflix has begun production on the second season of its live-action "One Piece" series. Key characters return, new villains are introduced, and significant changes occur in the production team. The series is based on Eiichiro Oda's manga and continues its collaboration with Shueisha, Tomorrow Studios and Netflix.
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has criticized Rahul Gandhi for linking Hindutva with violence in a Lok Sabha attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The opposition leader's remarks drew protests, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing Gandhi of calling the entire Hindu community violent. However, Gandhi defended his remarks, stating that he was speaking about the BJP and not the entire Hindu society.
Netflix is releasing a documentary on Argentina soccer star Ángel Di María in the month of September.
The June 2024 GST collection reached Rs 1.74 lakh crore, marking an 8% increase from May 2024. EY India Tax Partner, Saurabh Agarwal, emphasized the need for the next wave of GST reforms to tackle working capital blockages and implement sector-specific solutions.
A new report has revealed that US President Joe Biden has been unable to stay active and perform beyond 4pm. His performance during the first US Presidential debate is being scrutinized and there are growing calls to replace him on the ballot box.
The All India Regional Rural Bank Employees Association strongly opposes the merger proposal, citing concerns about the treatment of RRB employees and the lack of tangible benefits from such mergers. They assert that the proposed merger is objectionable and anti-employee, highlighting historical mistreatment by larger banks and the absence of real relief for RRB staff.
Crunchyroll has acquired the rights to release "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" as a theatrical trilogy. The final arc of the series will be distributed globally by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment, except in some Asian territories and Japan.
An exclusive poll has revealed that Joe Biden has apparently lost the support of his core Democratic supporters spread across major US States, who are now voicing their opinion on replacing him as the party's nominee, according to latest reports.
As the UK gears up for the general election, a potential free trade agreement with India remains a key focus for both the Conservatives and Labour, with negotiations stalled at the fourteenth round. The Tories aim for a comprehensive partnership, including technology and defense, while Labour criticises missed deadlines and emphasises readiness to finalise the deal. Challenges include tariff removal on Scotch whisky and concerns over visa rules for Indian workers.
Tariff hikes by top telcos in FY25 are projected to significantly boost the industry's PBILDT, leading to a 15% increase in blended ARPU. This increase will aid telcos in deleveraging, funding technology upgrades, and expanding networks while also improving debt levels post-June 2024 spectrum auction.
ESAF Small Finance Bank has absorbed 5,200 employees from ESAF Swasraya Multi-State Agro Co-operative Society Ltd (ESMACO) as part of a strategic business restructuring. The bank will now directly manage the microloan portfolio, which was previously managed by ESMACO through banking outlets. The micro banking vertical will primarily serve the needs of the rural population through micro-loans, agriculture loans, vehicle loans, and home loans.
Nifty continues its upward trajectory, displaying positive chart patterns with higher tops and bottoms. According to Nagaraj Shetti of HDFC Securities, the market's bullish momentum could propel it towards the 24,400 mark in the near term, with immediate support at 23,980 levels.
Virat Kohli expresses gratitude to PM Modi for the T20 World Cup win, highlighting the joy brought to the nation and his farewell to the T20 format after fulfilling the dream of winning the Cup.
The CBI has filed a corruption case against former HECL chairman Avijit Ghosh for alleged irregularities in collaboration with a Russian company to set up a skill development center. Ghosh is accused of cheating the government exchequer through a manipulated Expression of Interest. The FIR states that Ghosh proposed a consultation fee of Rs 30 crore to train engineers, but only 86 were trained and Rs 16 crore was paid out.
Gold prices edged higher on Monday as a lower dollar prompted some short covering from investors with focus turning to U.S. jobs data due later this week that could offer more cues around interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
Minister Sawant revolutionizes healthcare in Maharashtra by expanding coverage to include dental treatment under government schemes, ensuring free medical treatments at recognized hospitals.
Shares of Chewy rose as much as 10% on Monday after a filing showed Keith Gill, the stock influencer known as "Roaring Kitty", had picked up a 6.6% stake in the pet products e-retailer.
The French so-called statement of objections or charge sheet would follow dawn raids in the graphics cards sector in September last year which sources said targeted Nvidia.
In the next two to three years, Delhi-NCR will receive three more Doppler radars, a flood warning model, additional weather stations, and rain gauges to enhance weather forecasting, as announced by IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra. He clarified that recent heavy rains were not a cloudburst but approached the threshold, attributing the extreme weather event to multiple monsoonal systems and thermodynamic instability.
