The Karnataka government plans to establish a solar park in Madhugiri taluk, following the success of the Pavagada Solar park in Tumakuru. The park will be developed in a strategic partnership with Tehri Hydro Development Corporation India Limited (THDCIL), owned by the central government. The project aims to enhance environmental stewardship and energy security in the state.
Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita vs IPC: India has enacted three new criminal laws, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), to modernize the criminal justice system. The BNS reduces the number of sections from 511 to 358 and introduces 21 new offences, including hate crimes and mob lynching. It also introduces offenses like terrorism, organized crime, and hate speech, and redefines sedition as acts endangering national integrity.
The market saw mixed performance across sectors, with IT, financials, and metals leading the gains, while energy and realty stocks faced slight declines of approximately 0.5%.
US manufacturing activity declined in June to 48.5 percent, below market expectations. Production execution was lower, causing revenue declines. Eight manufacturing industries reported growth, but textile mills, transportation equipment, and electrical equipment contracted. Wells Fargo economists highlighted inflation moderation and caution due to monetary policy and interest rates.
'Kaiju No. 8 Season 2', the anime adaptation of Naoya Matsumoto's manga, is set for a second season. Crunchyroll will stream the new season in over 200 countries. It is under production at the renowned Japanese anime studio Production I.G.
In June, white-collar hiring activity dropped by 7.62 per cent, with sectors like telecom, BPO/ITES, education, and Global Capability Centres witnessing a decline. Insurance, FMCG/food industry, and pharmaceutical sectors saw positive growth. Cities in Rajasthan and Gujarat showed resilience, with Jodhpur, Kota, Rajkot, and Surat leading in new job creation. Mini-metros outpaced metros in hiring, with Gujarat emerging as a silver lining, according to Naukri JobSpeak Index.
A new report has shed light on US President Joe Biden’s mental health and his cognitive decline. The White House has been active in shielding the president and ensuring that he is not put in any situation where this cognitive decline is clearly visible.
Asian Paints is investing heavily to expand production capacity at various plants. The company is doubling capacity at the Mysuru plant and increasing capacities at Ankleshwar, Kasna, and Khandala. Additionally, a new water-based manufacturing facility in Madhya Pradesh is underway. CRISIL Ratings forecasts a significant growth in the organized paints sector. Aditya Birla Group's new brand, Birla Opus, targets to secure the position of the second-largest player in the market.
The Supreme Court has extended the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss. The historic 6-3 ruling by the justices stated that former presidents have absolute immunity from prosecution for their official acts and no immunity for unofficial acts. The outcome means additional delay before Trump could face trial in the case brought by special counsel Jack Smith.
This measure helps evaluate a stock's current value and forecast potential future price trends.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has declared a critical flood situation in the state due to heavy rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh. The river Brahmaputra and its tributaries are flowing above the danger level, with Dibrugarh in Upper Assam being the worst affected area. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy rainfall for the next two to three days.
The Delhi High Court deemed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar's plea challenging his arrest in the alleged assault on AAP MP Swati Maliwal as admissible, seeking the city police's response. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma issued a notice in the matter, with a detailed order pending. Kumar, in custody, faces charges including criminal intimidation and assault on Maliwal at Kejriwal's residence.
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are much larger than Earth, Mars, Mercury and Venus and they have larger Hill sphere radii. They are also farther from the Sun and so this star can not pull their moons in.
A key factor which provides an edge to NCC over peers is its well-diversified order book. At present, on a consolidated basis, the company has an order book of Rs 57,536 crore, offering a revenue visibility for at least two and a half years.
HDFC Bank announces temporary unavailability of UPI systems on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 3:00 am to 3:45 am and 9:30 am to 12:45 am for migrating its Core Banking System to a new platform. The move aims to enhance customer experience by improving performance, capacity, reliability, and scalability. The upgrade is scheduled on a bank holiday to reduce inconvenience, prompting customers to plan ahead for banking activities.
As per the memorandum of understanding signed between the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Nasscom on Monday, candidates will be skilled, reskilled and upskilled across seven identified sectors that include banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI), manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, green jobs, hospitality and live sciences.
Gold ended last week on a lower note, dropping to a two-week low due to a stronger dollar and higher bond yields, said Prathamesh Mallya, DVP- Research, Non-Agri Commodities and Currencies, Angel One. The dollar surged to a near two-month peak, making gold more expensive for non-dollar holders, while U.S. 10-year yields reached a near two-week high.
Rahul Gandhi accuses NEET of favoring the rich, calls for transparency. Government faces scrutiny over exam irregularities. Panel formed for fair conduct. Critics demand discussion in Parliament for student welfare.
To make the federal holiday of US Independence Day even more exciting and relaxing, multiple restaurant chains and food outlets have introduced some special deals throughout the day, which visitors can enjoy at their leisure. Here is a list of some amazing deals for the 4th of July this year.
India has strictly limited milk and milk product imports under tariff rate quotas (TRQs) in accordance with WTO commitments. Santosh Sarangi, director general of foreign trade, confirmed that no TRQ imports are planned for the current year. TRQ imports have occurred only three times in recent years, managed exclusively by cooperatives and state-owned entities, following guidelines that balance producer and consumer interests.
M1xchange partners with Andhra Pradesh to provide quick working capital access for MSMEs through TReDS, ensuring timely payments and improved cash flow. The platform aims for a throughput value of Rs 72,000 crore by 2025, offering collateral-free financing for small enterprises in the state.
Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Hinduism and NEET-UG paper leak sparked controversy in the Lok Sabha. Union ministers criticized him for denigrating Hindus, while Congress defended his stance. The issue led to a heated debate on political exploitation of religion and biased media coverage.
Henry Cavill, known for his roles in Man of Steel and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, will lead the Highlander reboot. A self-proclaimed fan of the original series, Cavill is excited to explore the lore of the immortal warriors.
Markets watchdog Sebi on Monday proposed a relaxed regulatory framework for the passively managed mutual fund (MF) schemes in a bid to reduce compliance requirements.
