The European Commission may lower tariffs on Volkswagen and BMW’s China-made EVs, including the Mini and SEAT's Cupra Tavascan, to 20.8%. With significant revenue gained from importing electric cars from China, German manufacturers fear retaliation. A decision expected by autumn is under investigation. Tesla requested its own tariff rate. Companies can comment before a final decision.
Operational capacity grew by 31% compared to the same period last year, reaching 10,934 MW. This growth was driven by the addition of new solar and wind power plants, with 2,418 MW of solar and 200 MW of wind capacity coming online.
Air India Express, an Indian airline, expanded on Tuesday by launching new routes from Mumbai to Kuwait and Mangaluru, now with 112 weekly flights. It connects seven Indian cities directly to Kuwait: Kochi, Kozhikode, Kannur, Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, Mangaluru, and Mumbai. The airline has 24 weekly departures from Kuwait and 12 one-stop itineraries to Bengaluru, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, and Jaipur.
Bose had filed a defamation suit against Banerjee, two newly-elected TMC MLAs Sayantika Banerjee and Reyat Hossain Sarkar and party leader Kunal Ghosh. Speaking on an imbroglio over oath-taking of the two new MLAs, Banerjee had made certain comments, over which the governor moved the defamation suit before the high court.
Governor CV Ananda Bose met voters at Raj Bhawan discussing Lok Sabha and panchayat poll violence. Adhikari requested a Presidential meeting. Voters accused Trinamool Congress of obstructing Hindu votes. Adhikari criticized CAPF, police, and presiding officers. BJP lost bypolls in Basanti and Diamond Harbour. Complaints from Nadia's Chakdah and Ranaghat highlighted voter suppression.
The Ministry of Education and UGC initiated ASMITA to produce 22,000 books in 22 Indian languages within five years. With the collaboration of Sanjay Murthy, Jagadesh Kumar, 13 nodal universities, Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti, and CIIL, the project aims to promote Indian languages. The SOP covers nodal officer identification, manuscript review, plagiarism check, proof-reading, designing, and e-publication.
A government official later clarified that union minister for heavy industries HD Kumaraswamy “was quoted out of context” on the EV subsidy scheme. In a post on X, Kumaraswamy said the government remained "fully committed to supporting the Indian Auto Industry".
The Indian Army has inducted 40 heavy-duty hydraulic mobile cranes from Tractor India Limited to enhance disaster management operations. Concurrently, the Army mourned the loss of four soldiers, including an officer, in an encounter with terrorists in Doda's Desa Forest area. The encounter, which began Monday evening, resulted in a heavy firefight. Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed their condolences to the bereaved families, affirming support during this difficult time.
Shannen Doherty and Kurt Iswarienko finalized their divorce a day before she died. Despite her cancer battle, Doherty remained determined to live fully. She was previously married to Ashley Hamilton and Rick Salomon.
Apollo Tyres' recent higher bottom formation on the daily chart, supported near the 518 level, signals a positive bias for further gains. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has retreated from overbought territory, suggesting continued strength and potential for upward movement. A break above 560 would confirm a breakout and trigger further advances.
A recent controversy involving a Kannada-speaking man and Blinkit's customer service has sparked debate on social media over language preferences and customer satisfaction. The man criticized Blinkit for sending notifications in Hindi, calling it inappropriate for Bengaluru. Threatening police action, he posted about the issue online, leading Blinkit to switch notifications exclusively to English. While his approach divided opinions, the incident highlights challenges companies face in multilingual areas like Bengaluru... Читать дальше...
"Brilliant Minds" is set in the world of neurology which is viewed from Dr. Wolf's perspective, exploring the complexities of the human mind. The series also navigates the personal relationships and mental health challenges faced by the team of interns.
Motilal Oswal sold 64.81 lakh shares in RVNL, according to a note from Nuvama Institutional Equities. The stock is gaining attention with just a week until the Union Budget 2024. It has delivered multibagger returns of 421% over the past 12 months and an impressive 242% return so far in 2024.
The Gujarat government has reduced fees for MBBS courses in 13 colleges under GMERS following student protests. Fees for government and management quotas have been lowered by significant percentages. The new fee structure will take effect from the 2024-25 academic year.
Kolkata's conclave on Plastics and Chemicals covered the West Bengal Pollution Control Board's monitoring. Minister Ghulam Rabbani emphasized compliance and green technology. Discussions included smokeless chulhas, plastic waste, and microplastics. West Bengal, as India's sixth-largest economy, boasts strong infrastructure. WBPCB promotes jute and cotton bags; SEBI requires ESG compliance for top 1,000 companies.
The funds raised will help reduce overall indebtedness, cut debt servicing costs, and improve the debt-to-equity ratio. It will enable better utilisation of internal accruals for business growth and expansion, Vedanta stated in its QIP filing to stock exchanges.
Probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar files harassment complaint against Pune district collector Suhas Diwase. Allegations regarding disability and OBC certificates being investigated. Khedkar summoned back to National Academy of Administration for further action.
Olympics has a long history of not paying any payout to winners of different sporting events. However, they are often awarded by their respective country's governments, national Olympic committees and even private entities. Here's a look at some amounts medal winners of Paris Olympics 2024 will receive, based on their nationality.
Arunachal Pradesh CM aims to boost state revenue by doubling it through hydropower projects. Emphasis on community involvement and tackling corruption. High-end tourism seen as key opportunity. Will these strategies drive sustainable development?
Oil prices declined on Tuesday on worries of a slowing Chinese economy crimping demand and despite a growing consensus the U.S. Federal Reserve could begin cutting its key interest rate as soon as September.
The upcoming Union budget is poised to prioritize bolstering consumption through increased allocations for welfare schemes and rural economy initiatives, according to Care Ratings. Anticipated measures include a significant rise of Rs 75,000 crore in revenue expenditure compared to previous interim budgets. Key sectors expected to receive enhanced funding include employment guarantee programs, housing initiatives like PM Awas Yojana, rural infrastructure under PM Gram Sadak Yojana, and support schemes for labor-intensive small businesses.
The dollar strengthened on Tuesday, after a reading of retail sales proved to be firmer than expected, but was not strong enough to alter expectations for the path of interest rates from the Federal Reserve.
Two more children succumb to suspected Chandipura virus in Gujarat, bringing the death toll to eight. Health Minister reports 14 infected individuals across various districts. Intensive surveillance and precautionary measures in place. Samples sent to National Institute of Virology for confirmation. Virus transmission through mosquitoes, ticks, and sandflies.
