A Chief Information Commissioner and two Information Commissioners have been appointed to the Central Information Commission, A maximum of 10 Information Commissioners are allowed, as per the Right to Information Act. Currently, there are 146 filled positions out of 160 sanctioned posts, with vacancies arising due to retirements and promotions. Efforts are being made to fill these vacancies through recruitment processes, with no specific timeline provided for complete staffing.
The Lok Sabha was adjourned twice post-lunch on Thursday during a heated budget debate. The disruption began with a clash between Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi and BJP's Ravneet Singh Bittu. The exchange escalated with personal remarks, leading to interventions and a call for maintaining House dignity. The session resumed at 3 pm.
The Nifty IT index closed 0.15 per cent down at 40055.5.
The attitude towards doping control at the Paris Olympics marks a departure from previous assertions of hosting the "cleanest games ever." World Anti-Doping Agency president Witold Bańka stated that it is not their role to guarantee every athlete is clean, acknowledging the inevitability of doping in sports.
Air India Express will start daily flights from Agartala to Kolkata, Guwahati, and Delhi starting September 1. This expansion connects Agartala to nine domestic destinations through Kolkata and Guwahati, enhancing regional connectivity and supporting economic growth. Bookings are available on the airline's app, website, and other channels.
Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, former Sri Lankan Army chief and key figure in defeating the LTTE, officially announced his candidacy for the upcoming Presidential election. Promising to tackle corruption and boost the economy, Fonseka aims to lead the country towards growth. The election, set between September 17 and October 16, will witness several prominent candidates vying for the nation's leadership, including current President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe.
Bengaluru-based Unimech Aerospace has raised Rs 250 crore in a funding round led by Steadview Capital and others. The startup said it will use the capital to further organic and inorganic growth and enhance its strategies and operations.
Adani Green Energy Ltd, the renewable energy arm of Adani Group reported a 95% increase in consolidated net profit for the quarter ended June 30, on the back of higher revenues led by capacity addition.
India has ended its silver and platinum imports from the UAE due to removal of concessionary duties, as per a recent trade agreement. The cessation follows New Delhi's decision to reduce import taxes, diminishing the duty arbitrage bullion dealers had been exploiting. On Tuesday, the world's second-largest bullion consumer cut import duties on gold and silver from 15% to 6%.
The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) reported a 9.8 per cent increase in the automotive component industry's turnover to Rs 6.14 lakh crore in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. Domestic supply to OEMs grew by 8.9 per cent, exports rose by 5.5 per cent, and a trade surplus is at $300 million. Despite challenges, the industry remains optimistic about steady growth in FY25, buoyed by favorable macro-economic conditions.
Embassy Office Parks REIT, India’s first listed REIT and the largest office REIT in Asia by area, achieved a net operating income (NOI) for the commercial segment of Rs 678 crore marking a 4% increase for the first quarter of FY2025, compared to the corresponding period last year.
India's rapid urbanisation and economic growth have led to a spike in chronic diseases, including diabetes, particularly in rural areas. Increased disposable income, sedentary lifestyles, and unhealthy eating habits are driving this trend. Addressing these health challenges requires a consistent approach prioritising early detection, balanced diets, and education on diabetes management.
The Nifty Realty index closed 0.83 per cent down at 1065.35.
Abbas Ansari is the son of gangster-politician and multiple times former MLA Mukhtar Ansari, who died in jail a few months ago. In its order, the high court had observed that Ansari, being a member of the legislative assembly, holds a responsible position and his conduct has to be of a higher standard.
The June 2024 quarter’s financial performance and post earnings’ commentary of mid-sized cement firm JK Cement have reinforced analysts’ optimism about the company’s ability to perform better than its peers.
Nirmala Sitharaman on July 23 became the only Finance Minister in India's history to table seven Budgets in a row.
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a central government scheme that offers income support to all landholding farmers' families in the nation to help them meet their needs for domestic needs as well as various inputs related to agriculture and related activities.
CUET-UG Final Answer key: The NTA released the final answer keys for CUET-UG, with results expected soon. Delays were due to allegations of irregularities in other exams like NEET-UG and UGC-NET. The hybrid-mode CUET-UG faced logistical issues and cancellations. The Supreme Court dismissed NEET-UG aspirants' pleas for a re-test, supporting the exam's integrity amid criticism and protests.
In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said show cause notices have been issued to the contractor and the consultant looking after the supervision of construction of Silkyara-Barkot tunnel by the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL).
During a recent debate in the Lok Sabha, Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi accused the central government of imposing an "undeclared emergency" in the country. The session witnessed an intense exchange between Channi and BJP's Ravneet Singh Bittu, resulting in a temporary adjournment. Channi also criticized the BJP government, claiming it had labeled farmers as Khalistanis and neglected Punjab in the Union Budget.
In the Nifty pack, 22 stocks closed in the green, while 28 stocks ended in the red.
The Indian Railway Board has requested all its zones to provide trolley bags to loco pilots and guards, replacing the iron trunks they carry for their personal belongings and official equipment. The move was initiated in 2006 and remained pending for 11 years due to opposition from the pilots and guards. In 2018, the Board decided to push the scheme in two zones - Northern Railways and South Central Railways - for trial.
The Congress stated that stagnant wages have hampered consumption growth and deterred private sector investment. The party criticized Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for not taking any steps to restart wage growth.
