Netflix's "Dead Boy Detectives" received fairly positive responses but will it be enough for a second season.
The Indian government has increased the windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil to Rs 7,000 per tonne, up from Rs 6,000 per tonne, effective from July 16. This tax, imposed as Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED), was previously raised on July 1 from Rs 3,250 per metric ton. The export duty on diesel, petrol, and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) remains at zero.
This measure assists in assessing a stock's present valuation and predicting potential future price movements.
Earlier in May, the company announced plans to raise up to Rs 8,500 crore to reduce its debt, with shareholder approval secured last month. Vedanta is currently engaged in several growth projects, aiming for a long-term capital expenditure of around $8 billion. For the current fiscal year, Vedanta's capital expenditure target is approximately $1.9 billion, marking an increase of over a third from the $1.4 billion spent last year.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to launch the first-ever national toll-free narcotics helpline, MANAS (Madak Padarth Nisedh Asuchna Kendra), during the seventh apex-level meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) on July 18. The helpline, reachable at 1933, and an accompanying email, info.ncbmanas@gov.in, will allow citizens to report drug-related crimes and seek assistance confidentially. This initiative, monitored by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), aims to create a user-friendly... Читать дальше...
In a recent interview with Kazinform News Agency, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar underscored the critical need to combat terrorism comprehensively within the SCO framework. Emphasizing the threat terrorism poses to global and regional peace, Jaishankar called for identifying and penalizing not just the perpetrators but also their facilitators, financiers, and sponsors. He highlighted the SCO's role, particularly through its Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS), in proposing effective measures against terrorism... Читать дальше...
There has been heavy debate about Mikel Oyarzabal’s goal in the Euro Cup 2024 finals, with England fans claiming that he was offside while scoring the goal. However UEFA's high-tech cameras had a different opinion around it. What exactly went on?
A New York Times/Sienna College poll shows Republican Donald Trump leads Democratic President Joe Biden in Pennsylvania, 48% to 44%, while Biden trails in Virginia, 46% to 44%. The polls were conducted before Trump's attempted assassination.
The Economic Times 40 Under Forty list features a diverse group of young business leaders, including entrepreneurs, professionals, and innovators from various industries. These individuals have made significant contributions and are shaping the future of business in India. Learn more about their inspiring journeys and accomplishments.
India has committed to developing community infrastructure projects in the Marshall Islands as part of its broader engagement in the Pacific region. This initiative includes the construction of a community sports center, airport terminal, and two community centers, outlined in a memorandum of understanding signed on Monday under India's annual grant-in-aid program.
The Delhi High Court has set aside lookout circulars (LoCs) issued against Supertech Realtors director Mohit Arora by the Bureau of Immigration. The LoCs were issued at the request of Bank of Baroda and Union Bank of India. The court clarified that it has not made any observations regarding such circulars issued against Arora at the instance of other investigative agencies.
The shooting incident on Saturday is expected to lead to an increase in the level of support in favor of the former US President Donald Trump. He is now being seen as strong and invincible by his supporters who are confident of his victory in the upcoming US Presidential Election in November.
China's GDP growth in the second quarter was 4.7%, below the expected 5.1%. The slowdown raises concerns about economic stability and calls for measures to stimulate growth. IMF projects a gradual slowdown in growth due to various factors including ageing population and property sector crisis. Policy meeting aims to outline strategies for promoting advanced manufacturing and boosting domestic consumption. Structural reforms are suggested to enhance productivity and address economic imbalances.
India has implemented a uniform 5% tax on all imports of aircraft components and engine parts starting immediately, replacing varying rates that previously ranged from 5% to 28%. The decision, recommended by India's GST Council in June, aims to streamline tax rates for items like aircraft parts, testing equipment, tools, and tool-kits.
The Young Sheldon sequel series will prominently feature several members of the Cooper family. While the focus remains on Montana Jordan's Georgie and Emily Osment's Mandy, at least three main characters from Young Sheldon are set to make appearances in Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage.
India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) are finalizing broad contours and terms of reference for a proposed free trade agreement. The five EEU members are Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia. Chief negotiators have met and broad contours are being finalized. The scope and terms of reference are under stakeholder consultation in India and Russia.
Two key ministries in India, the Information Technology and Home Affairs, are locked in a debate over control of CERT-In, the nation's primary cybersecurity watchdog. While CERT-In currently falls under the IT Ministry, the MHA argues that integrating it would enhance law enforcement's cybercrime capabilities. In contrast, the IT Ministry emphasizes CERT-In's technical role in incident reporting and infrastructure security, beyond law enforcement mandates.
The company proposes to utilise the proceeds to the tune of Rs 273 crore to set up fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) network solutions, Rs 42.5 crore for setting up an additional 1,000 4G/5G telecom towers, Rs 30 crore for incremental working capital requirements and the balance amount for general corporate purposes in FY 2025.
India has urged the global adoption of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to boost productivity and achieve inclusive and sustainable growth. The G20 Task Force's report, released on Monday, acknowledged India's leadership in DPI and called for discussions to promote global adoption of DPI to accelerate socio-economic growth and development.
"The path for both gold and silver prices is going to continue to be sideways to higher and I would not be surprised to see a new record high here in the coming weeks or even sooner," said Jim Wyckoff, senior market analyst at Kitco Metals.
Rays Power Infra secured new projects worth Rs 833 crore in the first quarter of the current fiscal, adding over 680 MW to its existing portfolio. The company's commitment to delivering high-quality projects and maintaining growth momentum is evident, as stated by Whole-Time Director Pawan Sharma.
On Monday, around 600 pollution under control centres (PUCCs) at 400 petrol pumps in Delhi remained closed due to a strike called by petrol dealers protesting the Delhi government's proposed hike in pollution certificate charges. Despite this, the impact was limited as other PUCCs remained operational. Delhi issues about 3.5 lakh PUC certificates monthly, with the strike affecting daily issuance rates. The government plans to raise charges by Rs 20 to Rs 40 for petrol, CNG, and diesel vehicles, citing the first increase in 13 years... Читать дальше...
Temasek, the Singaporean investor, plans to invest $10 billion in India over three years, focusing on financial services and healthcare amid India's economic boom and stock market highs. This move reflects Temasek's shift away from China due to economic and geopolitical tensions. With investments in HDFC Bank, Ola Electric, and Manipal Hospitals, Temasek sees India's healthcare sector as a long-term growth opportunity. The strategy aims to capitalize on India's expanding market potential while diversifying its global investment portfolio.
