India actively pursues strategic partnerships with Africa and Latin America to secure critical minerals, focusing on lithium for clean energy technologies. The country seeks to reduce import dependency and encourages private Indian investments in overseas mineral blocks.
'Jackpot!' is an action-comedy film where Awkwafina's character must claim her lottery prize before sundown while being protected by John Cena's character. Simu Liu plays a rival protection agent. The film premieres on Prime Video on August 15.
The comparison between FAME-II and EMPS subsidies is crucial, as highlighted by a report from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations, emphasizing the importance of stable subsidy regimes for the EV industry's growth.
Universal's "Wicked" movie shifts its release date to November 22, avoiding a box office clash with Disney's "Moana 2." The film, directed by Jon M. Chu, is a prequel to "The Wizard of Oz" and stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. It will now compete with "Gladiator II."
The telecom operator's financial health is expected to improve with a projected increase in ARPU, revenue growth, and a slowdown in market share loss after the tariff hike. Vi is seeking external debt funding to bolster network expansion and 5G rollout after a recent capital raise.
Sanjay Malhotra's panel progresses GSTAT selection with an advanced appeals portal. Mishra heads GSTAT amid delays, critiqued by Mathews. GST Council sets time and monetary limits for cases, enhancing tribunal functionality.
Amid concerns over new criminal laws, Home Ministry officials stated that 72% of the 111 suggestions from the Parliamentary Standing Committee (PSC) have been incorporated. The PSC's recommendations were forwarded in November 2023, and the revised Bills were tabled.
In a groundbreaking move, draft guidelines propose transitioning to advanced technologies for sustainable coal mining, focusing on land restoration and mechanized mining over manual methods. The industry is poised for a transformative shift towards more efficient and environmentally friendly practices.
A new weekly insulin dosage by Novo Nordisk, Insulin Icodec, is on the brink of approval in India, offering potential relief for those who require daily insulin injections. The Subject Expert Committee has recommended permitting the import and sale of this innovative product, expected to revolutionise the insulin market. While further studies are required, doctors anticipate improved patient compliance with this new treatment option.
Wipro disputes Ivalua's insolvency plea over $100,000 unpaid dues for unfulfilled cloud services, seeking dismissal at NCLT.
In Astana, Kazakhstan, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will hold meetings with counterparts from Tuesday to Thursday during the SCO Summit. A potential meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday is highly anticipated, marking their first bilateral in nearly a year.
Nagarjuna Fertilizers has successfully cleared its massive debt, positioning itself for a potential merger with AM Green to optimize brand and distribution synergies. The unresolved sale issues of its plant and business loom large, impacting the transfer of government subsidies.
Projected peak demand for 2031-32 set to exceed 400 GW amidst rising electricity consumption. Challenges include managing heatwave surges and tackling financial viability issues with accumulated losses over ₹6.5 lakh crore.
The World Trade Organization anticipates a 2.6% growth in world merchandise trade volume for April 2024 and a 3.3% increase for the same month in 2025. Trade values declined by 2% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024, attributed to falling export and import prices.
The US requests a six-month delay in India's health certificate requirement for imported food items like milk, pork, and fish to ensure the absence of antibiotics, pesticides, and heavy metal residues.
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is expected to earn around Rs 1.20 lakh crore in revenue receipts this fiscal, with state-run BSNL contributing significantly, despite a tepid response to the recent spectrum sale. The government is likely to retain its revenue target from the telecom sector in the upcoming budget, with estimates suggesting a significant portion will come from past auction dues, spectrum usage charges, and licence fees.
Amid the NEET exam leak controversy, another dispute has emerged over the University Grants Commission (UGC) switching the National Eligibility Test (NET) from a computer-based to a paper-based format. ET has learned that the UGC made this format change without a full-strength commission or committee report and recommendations.
The company has allocated 87.30 lakh shares to 18 funds at Rs 256 apiece, which is also the upper end of the price band. This aggregates the transaction size to Rs 223.5 crore, it added. The maiden public issue is an entirely fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 745 crore, with no offer-for-sale (OFS) component.
There's also a narrative against its research and development set-up, which is bigger and better than Hindustan Unilever, the country's largest consumer goods maker, or even the government's ayurvedic facility, he claimed. "People try to damage the reputation of Patanjali, about ayurveda and natural products," Ramdev said. "But we are focused on our objectives of adding investor value, ramping up distribution and sales, research, innovation and ecommerce. Premiumisation will also be a core focus... Читать дальше...
India Inc can attain gender parity by emphasizing middle managers through affirmative action in college and entry-level corporate hiring, ensuring a balanced representation at all levels for effective corporate governance.
Parliamentary expunction, when used for due diligence, can maintain ethical standards and transparency, ensuring accountability in proceedings for the proper functioning of Parliament.
Experience the mesmerizing Antarctic Peninsula wildlife through Hadley's vivid narration of leopard seals, intelligent penguins, and more on the Safari Stories podcast.
VinFast, the EV arm of Vietnam's biggest conglomerate Vingroup, is expected to launch its first locally assembled car during the 2025 festive season. It is likely to sell its vehicles in the ?25-30 lakh range, placing them in the premium affordable segment of India's burgeoning market for EVs. The models are likely to have a range of 300-500 kilometres.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expunged parts of Rahul Gandhi's speech, sparking debate over the impact in today's digital age. Rule 380 grants the Speaker power to remove defamatory or unparliamentary words. Expunging Gandhi's remarks, including on Hinduism, prevents their inclusion in official records and video recordings. Experts argue official records are crucial, as expunction can lead to criminal proceedings and even jail time for offenders.
At least 116 devotees, mostly women and children, were killed and several others were injured on Tuesday in a stampede at the end of a satsang, a religious gathering led by Narayan Sakaar Vishwa Hari, also known as 'Bhole Baba', in Sikandra Rao town of Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. The state government has ordered an FIR to be filed against the event organizers and announced that significant action will be taken against them. Additionally, a probe has been initiated to investigate the cause of the tragedy.
