Bezos would still hold nearly 912 million shares, or about 8.8% of Amazon, following the latest sale. He’s the world’s second-richest person with a net worth of $221.6 billion, according to Bloomberg’s wealth index, and also owns space-exploration company Blue Origin and the Washington Post.
UN Secretary General António Guterres highlighted the SCO's role in promoting peace, economic integration, and regional security. He said Kazakhstan's presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has focused on enhancing regional cooperation and addressing issues like development, climate change, and trade.
Passengers aboard the Delhi to Varanasi Vande Bharat Express were in for a surprise when water started dripping from the train's roof, soaking seats. In a viral video, a frustrated passenger captures the scene, exclaiming, “Tell everyone in your college! No body should be travelling…..”
North Carolina had already started issuing tax refunds to its residents earlier this year but many are still waiting for their money, which has raised a lot of confusion and anger among them. There can be multiple reasons why tax refunds in North Carolina are taking too long, including issues with refund details, form types and more. Here are some details around this latest issue around tax refunds in North Carolina.
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Mumbai has concluded final placements for its 2022-24 HRM & LR batch. The mean CTC was Rs 26.31 lakh, and the median CTC was Rs 25.28 lakh, with the highest at Rs 49 lakh. The top 10% and top 25% averaged Rs 39 lakh and Rs 35.26 lakh respectively. Despite the challenging year, 66 of 78 students received packages of Rs 20 lakh or more
India actively supports global food standards at the Codex Alimentarius Commission session in Rome, emphasizing quality in spices, vegetable oils, and water reuse. The country's commitment to food safety, recycled materials, and addressing global challenges like climate change is evident in its participation and championing of guidelines.
Jung Kook and Jimin of BTS will feature in Disney+ travel reality show "Are You Sure?!". Check episodes count and streaming date.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 27.10 points, or 0.07%, at the open to 39,358.95.
RBI Governor Das emphasized the importance of managing third-party risks, enhancing compliance culture, and strengthening resilience in banks during a recent meeting with banking executives.
This, however, would be subject to certain conditions like the issuer should appoint at least one merchant banker, and non-convertible debentures and non-convertible redeemable preference shares be plain vanilla, interest or dividend-bearing instruments.
With Independence Day festivities just around the corner, it's important to be aware of these closures and modified hours to ensure smooth planning and avoid any last-minute inconveniences. The entire US will be busy with the 4th of July celebrations as July 4 is a Federal holiday.
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and Online PSB Loans Limited have signed an agreement to promote financial inclusion through regional rural banks. The collaboration seeks to smoothen the process of enrolment and claim settlement under the Jan Suraksha Schemes for all 43 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) onboarded on one platform through the JanSuraksha Portal.
Earlier, mutual fund schemes were not allowed to invest more than 25 per cent of their net asset value (NAV) in group companies of the sponsor.
India has launched an anti-dumping probe into Chinese lift guide rails. The move comes after a complaint from a domestic company, and aims to safeguard local industry from low-cost imports. The investigation, led by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies, targets 'T-Shaped Elevator/Lift Guide Rails and Counterweight Guide Rails.' If proven, anti-dumping duties may be imposed by the finance ministry to protect domestic players in accordance with WTO regulations.
Former APCC president, K Keshava Rao, reenters Congress in a 'worthy homecoming', lauded by party leaders. With Rahul Gandhi's support, his return signifies a crucial development for Congress in Telangana. The event underscores Rao's political realignment, poised to strengthen the party with his extensive experience.
A Chennai airport souvenir shop was used by a gold smuggling syndicate to smuggle 267 kg of gold worth Rs 167 crore. A former YouTuber, and his team received gold from transit passengers, passed it to receivers, and earned a Rs 3 crore commission before being busted on June 29.
Many Democrats have called upon the party to urgently replace Biden after his disastrous performance in the first presidential debate. Biden has refused to step down and is planning an outreach program to reach out to his party members and the voters.
Once touted as India’s response to Twitter, it’s curtains for homegrown microblogging app Koo. Details on this and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
The U.S. trade deficit widened for a second consecutive month in May, reaching $75.1 billion as exports decreased, potentially impacting economic growth in the second quarter; the goods trade deficit also rose to $100.2 billion, the highest since May 2022, with a 0.9 per cent increase, while services exports saw a boost from travel, helping offset declines in automotive and goods exports.
People in India exposed to extreme levels of humid heat during monsoons increased by at least 67 crore over the period 1951-2020, a research has found. Researchers investigated trends in hot and humid conditions or 'moist heat extremes', commonly seen in monsoons during the summer months, in terms of Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT).
The victorious Indian cricket team, champions of the T20 World Cup, overcame delays to return home on charter flight AIC24WC. Landing in Delhi on Wednesday morning, they are set for an honor from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a grand celebration at a victory parade in Mumbai led by Jay Shah.
The OctaFx platform, with owners in Spain, Russia, Georgia, and Dubai, manipulated trade activities to cheat investors of Rs 500 crore. Indian individuals in Spain and Russia operated the deceptive trading platform. Assets worth Rs 35 crore were attached by the ED, including gold coins and cryptocurrencies, in the ongoing investigation.
