Two leading national surveys indicate that Kamala Harris is within the grasp of victory in the upcoming presidential poll. Donald Trump is facing a challenge after Joe Biden ended his election campaign.
Congress distanced itself from MP Charanjit Singh Channi's comments supporting the detained Amritpal Singh, clarifying these views were personal. Channi's remarks were labeled as an 'undeclared emergency' by BJP, causing a heated Lok Sabha debate.
Jio has announced a waiver of the Rs 1,000 installation charge for its AirFibre service until August 15, resulting in up to a 30% discount on entry-level plans. In the June 2024 quarter, Jio added over 11 lakh new AirFibre connections across India.
The Chief Minister of Manipur highlighted the joint efforts of the Department of Sericulture, Government of Manipur, and Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board to implement four sericulture projects across various districts. These projects include the Integrated Oak Tasar Project in four districts, Eri Project in two districts, Inten
NASA has sent a warning regarding the approaching asteroid 2011 AM24. NASA has verified that, despite its proximity, this asteroid poses no immediate threat to Earth.
Mankind Pharma announced its acquisition of Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited (BSV) from Advent International for approximately Rs 13,630 crore. This deal positions Mankind Pharma as a leader in the Indian women's health and fertility drug market, expanding its portfolio to include high-entry barrier products in critical care with established R&D technology platforms.
Yellen said Washington was "strongly supportive of progressive taxation, and making sure that very wealthy high income individuals pay their fair share." She highlighted policies proposed by US President Joe Biden, such as a billionaires' tax, which she described as "a very worthwhile initiative."
The NBA renewed its partnerships with Disney, NBCUniversal, and Amazon for $77 billion over 11 years, starting from the 2025-26 season. This deal aimed to increase the reach of NBA telecasts globally through ABC/ESPN, NBC/Peacock, and Prime Video. The agreements also included expanded coverage of the WNBA and various NBA events.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) issued a statement refuting false reports about their investigation into the NEET-UG 2024 examination paper leak. They arrested 36 individuals, including key masterminds and school officials, and conducted 33 searches. CBI advised relying only on their official updates to avoid misinformation.
Bengaluru-based general insurance company Go Digit clocked a 73% growth in net profit to Rs 101 crore for the quarter ending June 30, compared to Rs 58.4 crore a year ago. Go Digit, founded in 2017, motor, health, travel, property, marine, liability, and other insurance products. It went public in May.
The FMCG sector reported a projected 6.1% volume growth in rural markets for this fiscal, driven by population but hindered by inflation and savings focus. Premium products are increasingly popular, especially via e-commerce.
Indian American Kamala Harris, whose mother's roots trace back to Tamil Nadu, India, has utilized her heritage strategically throughout her political journey. As a presidential candidate, her likely election might strengthen U.S.-India relations and highlight the Indian diaspora's success.
The individual, who was on an Indigo Airlines flight from Doha to New Delhi, was detained upon arrival and taken for questioning. Authorities discovered the drugs concealed within 270 capsules hidden inside two soft toys.
The UN Human Rights Committee expressed concerns about discrimination and violence against minority groups in India, including Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, scheduled castes, tribes, and LGBTI people. They urged India to adopt anti-discrimination legislation and address human rights violations stemming from counter-terrorism laws in disturbed areas such as Jammu and Kashmir. India asserted its constitutional guarantees of religious freedom.
The highly anticipated fourth season of Netflix’s The Witcher commenced production in April 2024. As filming nears completion, fans can expect the season to wrap up in the fall.
Heavy rains impacted Mumbai's airport operations on Thursday, causing 11 flight cancellations and 10 diversions due to low visibility. Airlines issued advisories for passengers to arrive early owing to traffic congestion and water-logging in the city. IndiGo and Air India offered rescheduling options for affected passengers.
Manipur CM N Biren Singh has invited Kuki MLAs to attend the assembly session starting July 31. Singh is also hopeful or a one-on-one meeting with PM Narendra Modi to discuss restoring normalcy amid ethnic violence. He addressed opposition criticism of the budget.
The company, which manufactures specialised engineering equipment for pharmaceutical and chemical sectors in India, will raise the funds through a 100% book building process. It will use proceeds from this offer for capital expenditure, repayment of some existing loans, funding inorganic growth, and for general corporate purposes.
India's vice-captain Shubman Gill praised new head coach Gautam Gambhir for his clear communication and vision. Gill, aiming to be an all-format player, expressed excitement for upcoming matches and partnerships. He mentioned the coaching transition and highlighted the new strategies under Gambhir and assistance from Abhishek Nayar.
Taking to social media platform X, Jaishankar said, "Met with CPC Politburo member and FM Wang Yi in Vientiane today. Continued our ongoing discussions about our bilateral relationship. The state of the border will necessarily be reflected on the state of our ties."
Samit Dravid, son of Rahul Dravid, was acquired by Mysuru Warriors for Rs 50,000 in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 auction. The Warriors, led by Karun Nair and featuring Prasidh Krishna, aim to excel this season. Samit recently played for Karnataka under-19 and KSCA XI.
Wall Street on Thursday saw a stark divergence from the previous day as smaller and previously neglected market sectors surged, contrasting with declines among Big Tech giants.
The assets under management in the April-June 2024 quarter stood at Rs 17,773 crore up from Rs 13,337 crore in Q1FY24. It was a 33% year-on-year jump. On a sequential basis, the AUM grew by 12.7% compared to Rs 15,764 crore as at March 31, 2024.
Jayant Patil, a leader of NCP (SP), ruled out any alliance with the Ajit Pawar-led NCP. Patil highlighted the success of Sharad Pawar's faction in recent polls and criticized the state government for failing to secure benefits for Maharashtra in the Union budget and delaying the Maratha quota.
