The JV will introduce two flagship offerings - financial consolidation statement solution (DIVA) and the board management software (Trinity) of Avant Group Corporation.
TikTok owner ByteDance's appeal against being classified as a gatekeeper was dismissed by EU's second top court. Under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), companies labeled as gatekeepers are subject to a list of dos and don'ts to ensure a level playing field for rivals and more choices for consumers.
Delhi-Mumbai expressway project faces major delays in Gujarat due to land issues, pushing completion to March 2024. Only 630 km of 1,386 km open. Officials aim for full operation by March 2025, linking to key locations. Ministry reveals awarded contracts not started. Progress slow in Gujarat but hope for October 2025 completion.
The 33.5 km line will run from Aarey Colony to Cuffe Parade and will have 27 stops. The new line is set to transform urban transit in Mumbai, making travel easier across the city's streets and cutting down traffic congestion, the post further said.
In 2024, the Sensex, a benchmark index, experienced an increase of approximately 12%, while the BSE500 index recorded a gain of 20%.
The recent addition in this category are utility stocks, like city gas distributors (CGD). Because these are boring businesses, one will not find a gas distribution company suddenly witnessing a sharp increase in topline or bottomline because the underlying business is such. On the contrary, there are chances, some change in regulation may bring pressure on their bottom line.
Industry leaders in Karnataka criticize proposed reservation policies as discriminatory, fearing negative impacts on the tech sector. The State Employment of Local Candidates in Industries Bill, approved by the Karnataka cabinet, aims to prioritize local hiring but faces backlash from figures like Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and TV Mohandas Pai. They argue for exemptions for skilled roles and condemn what they call a regressive government intervention in private sector hiring.
After concerns were raised by industrialists from Karnataka regarding a new Bill mandating 100 per cent reservation for Kannadigas in government jobs, Commerce and Industries Minister MB Patil assured wide consultations to address confusion and protect interests of both Kannadigas and industries. He emphasised the need for all states to be competitive in the manufacturing and industrial revolution era. He stated that Karnataka cannot afford to lose in the race of industrialisation.
Recent hike in petrol prices by Pakistani government adds to inflation woes. Prices now at Rs 275.60/liter for petrol and Rs 283.63/liter for diesel. Inflation has quickened in Pakistan, impacted by higher energy costs.
Ten specially-trained Indian CAPF and special commando force dogs have been sent to France to provide security for the Paris Olympics, conducting sniffing and patrolling duties at various event venues. The Belgian Malinois breed dogs, known for their combat capabilities, will assist in detecting bombs and troublemakers. The canine teams underwent extensive training for this collaboration between Indian and French security forces.
Former Sri Lanka U-19 cricket captain Dhammika Niroshana, 41, was fatally shot near his Ambalangoda home. Police suspect underworld involvement in the attack, linked possibly to prior local cricket-related killings. Niroshana, a former fast bowler and batsman, returned to Sri Lanka recently after fleeing following a friend's murder. Investigations continue into connections with past incidents.
The Madras High Court deemed the firing on anti-sterile protesters in Tuticorin in 2018 preplanned, involving an industrialist orchestrating a lesson, prompting scrutiny of officers' assets from 2016 to 2020. Criticising the CBI's investigation, the court questioned the agency's exoneration of indicted authorities. It ordered a DVAC probe and asset review within two weeks, following activist Henri Tiphagne's plea to reopen the NHRC-closed investigation.
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Panasonic Avionics said the new facility will enhance its software development capabilities, facilitating faster time-to-market for advanced In-flight Engagement and Connectivity (IFEC) and digital solutions. The facility employs more than 200 skilled engineers, with expansion plans in motion to further scale up, meeting the rising demand from airlines for these solutions, according to the company.
Fourteen Tokyo students, 13 girls and one boy, were hospitalized after consuming 'R 18+ Curry Chips,' featuring ghost pepper from Indian recipes. Causing nausea and pain among 30 students, the crisps led to emergency calls. A male student brought them. Isoyama Corp apologized, wished for a speedy recovery, and warned those with high blood pressure to avoid consumption.
An 18-month-old boy was fatally attacked by stray dogs in Hyderabad's Jawahar Nagar. He was dragged away and severely injured by the dogs before succumbing to his injuries at the hospital. The incident has raised concerns about the stray dog menace. Earlier incidents in Ghatkesar and Gayatri Nagar have highlighted similar issues, prompting calls for better animal control measures.
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The Madras High Court criticized CBI for the 2018 Tuticorin firing investigation, killing 13. Justices Sundar and Ramamoorthy termed the firing predetermined. Activist Henri Tiphagne sought reopening the NHRC probe. DVAC was to investigate IPS, IAS officers' assets in Tamil Nadu’s southern district during anti-Sterlite protests, demanding closure of the copper smelter.
Investors are adjusting their portfolios in anticipation of a possible second Trump term, with stock markets rallying on hopes of favorable policies and bond markets wary of fiscal consequences. The outcome of the election remains uncertain, but market movements reflect growing expectations of a Trump victory.
Sepoy Bijendra's final call was to wish his wife a happy birthday in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, expressing his longing to return home soon. Capt Brijesh Thapa spoke to his mother in Siliguri, informing her of an upcoming operation. Both soldiers, along with Sepoy Ajay Kumar Singh from Jhunjhunu and Naik Dokkari Rajesh from Srikakulam, lost their lives in a nighttime gunfight in Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Monday.
ASML dominates the market for lithography systems, complex tools that use lasers to help create the tiny circuitry of computer chips. Company CEO Christophe Fouquet said ASML continues to view 2024 as a "transition year" with broadly flat performance as it prepares for a strong 2025.
