Diaz retired from the UFC after his contract expired and is now a free agent, much like Jorge Masvidal. The two are slated to face off in a 10-round boxing match, marking Diaz's second foray into boxing. It appears the former UFC fighter is now open to fighting anyone for the right price.
The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N Chandrababu Naidu, received a warm welcome from Telangana's A Revanth Reddy at a meeting to address long-standing issues from the division of undivided Andhra Pradesh. The meeting was held at Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phule Praja Bhavan. The discussions include the division of state institutions as per the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act (2014), with Naidu initiating the talks and Reddy inviting him for a meeting today.
Future Consumer Ltd (FCL), the FMCG arm of debt-laden Future Group, disclosed on Saturday that it defaulted on payments totaling Rs 449.04 crore as of June 2024. This includes Rs 284.81 crore towards bank loans and revolving facilities, and Rs 164.23 crore on borrowings through unlisted debt securities (NCDs and NCRPs). FCL also reported outstanding debt securities amounting to Rs 222.06 crore, with defaults of Rs 164.23 crore owed to non-convertible debenture holders since May 2022.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has approved a new proposal requiring packaged food items to display nutritional information such as total sugar, salt, and saturated fat in bold letters and larger font sizes on their labels. This decision supersedes the previously proposed Front of Package Labelling (FoPL) Regulations in India for ultra-processed foods.
2024 looks like a rather gloomy year for the Hollywood industry with continued death of young and popular celebrities, who have been phenomenal in their works till now. The latest addition to this saddening list of death is Mike Heslin, an actor in Taylor Sheridan’s action-drama Lioness, who passed away recently at the age of 30.
Keir Starmer, UK's new prime minister, aims for growth and change. Historic appointments include Reeves, Lammy, Vallance. He ended the Rwanda scheme after Labour's landslide victory, ending 14 years of Conservative rule. Accepted King Charles III’s invite, Sunak resigned, and spoke with Biden, von der Leyen, and Zelensky. Faces cost-of-living crisis and Farage’s Reform breakthrough.
A report has claimed that officials in the White House are worried and under pressure after Biden’s health concerns have been brought to the forefront. There are calls for his ouster and this has left his team confused and directionless.
Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal are gearing up for a highly anticipated 10-round light heavyweight boxing match this Saturday at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Originally slated for June 6, the fight was postponed to avoid conflicts with other major UFC events.
Iranians elected reformist Masoud Pezeshkian as the next president after Ebrahim Raisi's death, winning over 54% of votes with promises of improved relations with the West and reviving the 2015 nuclear deal. Pezeshkian aims to ease internet restrictions, oppose mandatory headscarf enforcement, and include more women and ethnic minorities in government. However, facing conservative dominance in state institutions, he may struggle to implement reforms and navigate regional tensions.
Delhi L-G approves probe against former minister Satyendar Jain for alleged corruption in CCTV project. Jain, already in jail for money laundering, faces new charges. AAP yet to respond to the accusations. Investigation to be carried out by Anti-Corruption Branch.
Avoid excessive heat from flat irons, curling irons, and hair dryers without using a heat protectant spray first to prevent heat damage.
In Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, a soldier was killed during gunfights between security forces and terrorists at two locations. The first encounter occurred in Modergam village after security forces launched a search operation based on specific intelligence. The terrorists initiated gunfire, leading to an exchange with the forces.
Information Technology, secretary, S Krishnan said the government was helping industries to create the ecosystem to build the semiconductors. "The semiconductor industry is vital for the country and India has the talent, deep expertise and scalability to be a global player," Krishnan added.
BSP chief Mayawati condemned Tamil Nadu leader K Armstrong's murder by a gang near his Perambur house, urging immediate action. She will visit Chennai on Sunday. CM Stalin was shocked, ordered a swift investigation, and reported arrests of eight suspects. Both leaders posted condolences on X. Mayawati plans to meet Armstrong's grieving family.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met with families of victims from various tragedies in Gujarat, including the TRP game zone fire, boat capsising incident, Morbi bridge collapse, and Una Dalit flogging case. Promising to raise their grievances in Parliament, Gandhi assured justice for the families who have lost faith in the system. Victims' relatives expressed their frustrations with the slow legal process and lack of accountability, seeking Gandhi's support for their causes.
Copa America 2024 semifinal will see an epic thriller as Messi's Argentina will clash against the Canada lineup, who have, after persistent efforts, qualified in the semis after thrashing Venezuela in the quarterfinals by penalty shootout. Catch some more details around the upcoming Argentina vs Canada match and how to watch it live.
JM Financial will increase its stake in JM Financial Credit Services to 89.67% and JMFCSL will acquire 71.79% stake in JM Financial Asset Reconstruction Company from JMFL for Rs 856 crore.
Puri Rath Yatra 2024: The annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri, starting on July 7, 2024, is a nine-day festival drawing millions of devotees. The event, rooted in ancient traditions, involves three grand chariots carrying deities to the Gundicha Temple. This celebration of unity and devotion transcends social barriers, offering spiritual fulfillment to participants.
Delhi University has raised fees for correction in degree certificates and marksheets, doubling charges to Rs 1,000 within six years of graduation and Rs 2,000 after. The decision was made based on a committee's recommendations led by Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh, approved on June 4. A DU official cited the long-overdue revision for the fee hike, while charges for duplicate documents remain at Rs 500 and Rs 1,000.
Sakshi Malik's 2016 Rio bronze medal transformed Rohtak, upgrading Chhotu Ram Stadium to an AC hall and boosting wrestling in Haryana, leading to five female grapplers qualifying for Paris Olympics. Gymnast Dipa Karmakar saw similar impacts in Tripura post-2016. Both highlighted these changes in a JSW Sports event, noting increased children’s sports opportunities.
JM Financial Limited (JMFL) is set to consolidate its wholesale debt syndication and distressed credit business under a single platform. The move involves two acquisitions: a 42.99% stake in JM Financial Credit Solutions Limited (JMFCSL) and a 71.79% stake in JM Financial Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (JMFARC). The consolidation aims to transition from an on-balance sheet business model to a diversified originate-to-distribute/syndication model across various asset classes.
