Joe Biden shook the entire United States population with his decision of dropping out of the US Presidential Election race and now there is a total spotlight on Kamala Harris, who has the endorsement of Joe Biden as well as a majority of the Democrats. However, she has also become the subject of various memes doing the rounds on social media, linking her to a popular album 'Brat'.
In Q2 2024, Coca-Cola achieved 2% growth, driven by India, Brazil, and the Philippines. India’s innovative bottles with extended shelf life generated 400 million transactions, reducing costs. Developed markets remained stable; Asia Pacific grew 3%. India, the fifth largest market, significantly contributed. CEO James Quincey noted solid performance. Revenues reached $12.
India secured their spot in the semifinals of the women's Asia Cup with an 82-run win over Nepal in their final group match. Shafali Verma and Dayalan Hemalatha contributed to the total, while Jemimah Rodrigues and Smriti Mandhala led the side. India restricted Nepal to 96 for nine, with experienced Deepti Sharma delivering impressive figures.
The IMD forecasts moderate rainfall on Wednesday in the national capital with temperatures ranging from 34°C to 26°C. The city recorded 36.2°C and 68% humidity at 5:30 pm with a two-day ‘yellow’ alert. The AQI was 93, classified as ‘satisfactory’, according to the weather office of the Central Pollution Control Board.
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George Soros is a billionaire businessman and hedge fund speculator, who is also known for his philanthropy. He has endorsed Kamala Harris in the US Presidential Election 2024.
Appario is the largest seller on Amazon India. This is part of Amazon’s plan to divest stakes in sellers on its platform. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday said it has approved the “proposed combination involving, inter alia, Amazon Asia-Pacific Holdings, Frontizo Business Services, Appario Retail, Haverl LLC and Clicktech Retail”.
The Peacock original series Poker Face, created by Rian Johnson, captivated audiences with its Columbo-style mystery format. Following the gripping Season 1 finale on March 9, 2023, fans have eagerly awaited updates on the show's second season.
The board of Byju’s-owned Aakash Institute earlier approved the conversion into equity of the $300 million Ranjan Pai, chairman of Manipal Education and Medical Group, invested in January 2024. ET had earlier reported that Pai had started distancing himself from thetroubled edtech firm Byju's.
There is a tough contest going on for the signing of Dani Olmo, where Barcelona, Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Manchester City are reportedly top bidders. However, the Spanish star may not come in very cheap for the clubs, as they may have to cough up roughly €100m, suggest reports.
India's 2024 Budget has significantly reduced customs duties on precious metals, reducing them from 15% to 6% for gold bars, 14.35% to 5.35% for gold dore, 15.4% to 6.4% for platinum, 15% to 6% for silver bars, and 14.35% to 5.35% for silver dore. The reductions are expected to help reduce smuggling but will result in an annual revenue loss of over Rs 28,000 crore for the government based on 2023-24 import levels.
Kiran Mazumdar Shaw of Biocon welcomed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget, stressing job creation through skilling and CSR-backed stipends. She praised the 'angel tax' removal, 'ease of doing business' for MSMEs, and Rs 1 lakh crore allocation for agritech and industrial research. Shaw also supported Customs duty removal on cancer drugs and suggested GST exemption for all cancer medications.
Charith Asalanka will lead Sri Lanka in the T20I series against India, succeeding Wanindu Hasaranga. Matches will be in Pallekele with both the team having new coaches, Sanath Jayasuriya and Gautam Gambhir. Asalanka previously captained vs. Bangladesh.
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Union minister for electronics and information technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said angel tax was a major issue for deep tech startups. " With angel tax now being removed, this has now been resolved," the minister said at a press conference after the presentation of the Union Budget 2024-25.
Even though "Land of Bad" did not do well at the box office, it has become a Netflix hit. "Cult Killer" and "Love Lies Bleeding" are the other popular films on streaming services that offer distinct crime and thriller plots.
The Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha has been met with enthusiasm from the UK business and investor community. Key proposals include a fall in the Corporate Tax rate for foreign companies from 40 to 35% and the abolition of the "Angel Tax." Experts believe that the budget's announcements on India's fiscal deficit, estimated at 4.9% of GDP for this financial year, will boost foreign investor sentiment towards the economy.
Budget proposals including duty cuts, personal income tax exemptions, and higher standard deductions aim to boost consumption and the economy. MSMEs and women receive finance and infrastructure support. Festive seasons benefit from gold duty cuts. Textile industry gains from imports and foreign investments. EPFO incentives create 50 lakh youth jobs, increasing women's workforce participation.
CEAMA praises the union budget for customs duties removal on critical materials. FM Sitharaman's tariff cuts on minerals bolster initiatives like PM Awas Yojana and rental housing. Major firms like Voltas, Panasonic, Kent RO Systems, and MSMEs anticipate growth. SPPL and Amber Enterprises benefit from BCD increase, propelling India's manufacturing sector forward.
The Union Budget 2024 has received mixed reactions from the agriculture sector. Industry experts commend its focus on research and self-sufficiency, while some farmer leaders are disappointed with the lack of key demands being met. The budget aims to boost productivity and resilience in the agriculture sector.
As fans eagerly await Taylor Swift's potential entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), it seems that DC Comics may offer her a role that perfectly matches her star power.
Former US President Joe Biden has ended his election campaign and endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris. Though she is the front runner, there is opposition to her nomination and many others may challenge her. The Democrats are on the back foot with Trump’s victory prospects increasing every day. They will have to pick their candidate after considering many factors and this will have to be done soon.
Opposition-ruled States' leaders from the INDIA bloc express discontent over the recent union budget, citing discrimination. They plan to boycott the Niti Ayog meeting on July 27 as a form of protest. Congress and allies raise concerns about the government's approach towards federalism. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee may also join the boycott or attend to register a protest and then leave, as per sources.
Kamala Harris has not won any one of the state primaries. Can Joe Biden transfer his votes to Kamala Harris? Will she be nominated easily at the Democratic National Convention or someone challenge her candidacy?
