Sri Lanka recorded their 105th defeat in T20Is, the most by any team, after losing to India in the final match of the series. The game ended in a super over, where Sri Lanka managed only 2/2. Suryakumar Yadav secured the win for India. Washington Sundar was declared Player of the Match, and Suryakumar Yadav was Player of the Series.
Deep-sea mining for cobalt and nickel could speed up renewable energy adoption. Discoveries in the Clarion-Clipperton zone revealed unique ecosystems and oxygen-producing rocks.
Kamika Ekadashi 2024 (Google Trends): Kamika Ekadashi, observed on July 31, 2024, is an important Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Devotees observed a strict fast, offered prayers, and performed rituals like offering Tulsi Patra. The fast, celebrated during the Krishna Paksha of Sawan, is believed to absolve sins and grant salvation.
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, with both Iranian media and Hamas blaming Israel for the act. Haniyeh, who had lived in Qatar in recent years, held prominent positions within Hamas and was designated a terrorist by the US in 2018. He had been recently elected head of Hamas's political bureau in 2017.
Apart from SBI and Canara Bank, lenders to the company include Union Bank of India, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank and Bank of Baroda, Bank of Maharashtra, Indian Overseas Bank, Punjab National Bank and Bank of Maharashtra.
After the move, Bunge will acquire all issued and outstanding shares of Viterra. The primary shareholders of Viterra, such as Glencore PLC, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), and the British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI), will receive the shares of Bunge.
BCM Group bought The Golden Palms Resorts and Spa in Bengaluru, aiming to turn it into a prime site for weddings and MICE events. The 15-acre luxury hotel will undergo upgrades, including adding over 50 rooms and partnering with a top international hotel operator, according to managing director Rajesh Mehta.
The Nifty index traded in its narrowest range in eight sessions, closing at 24,857 on Tuesday. Aarti Industries showed a bullish breakout, and Hindustan Petroleum indicated strong buying interest, poised for further gains. Analysts suggest accumulating these stocks for short-term gains based on technical and derivative indicators.
Congress criticized Anurag Thakur's Budget speech as unconstitutional and abusive, targeting Prime Minister Modi for promoting it on X. Thakur's remarks about Rahul Gandhi's caste sparked a contentious debate in Parliament. Congress accused the BJP-RSS of casteism and deemed the act a serious breach of parliamentary privilege.
A UN report revealed that ISIL-K is attempting to recruit individuals in India through local handlers. Even though large-scale attacks are not feasible, ISIL-K is distributing materials to incite tensions. The report highlights the increasing threat from ISIL-K in the region, alongside collaborations with other terrorist groups.
The move was widely expected, and the yen gained sharply against the dollar ahead of Wednesday’s decision, trading at 152.75. But the dollar rebounded slightly after the decision, to 153.09 yen.
KEI Industries Ltd., incorporated in the year 1992, is a Mid Cap company (having a market cap of Rs 38867.44 Crore) operating in Cables sector.
While traders are booking profits at higher levels, the expectation of dovish comments from the US Fed and Bank of England in the upcoming policy meetings this week is supporting the optimism, analysts say.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd., incorporated in the year 1952, is a Large Cap company (having a market cap of Rs 56139.05 Crore) operating in Gas & Petroleum sector.
Tata Consumer Products Ltd. key Products/Revenue Segments include Tea, Other Operating Revenue, Royalty Income for the year ending 31-Mar-2024.
A landslide in Manipur's Tamenglong district claimed the lives of a woman and her infant son, while also critically injuring a police constable, Ringsinlung Kahmei. The incident occurred in Dimthanlong village due to heavy rainfall. The injured constable has been taken to a hospital in Imphal for further treatment.
Varun Beverages Ltd., incorporated in the year 1995, is a Large Cap company (having a market cap of Rs 204973.73 Crore) operating in FMCG sector.
In the Old Rajinder Nagar incident, Shima Kathuria defended her husband, Manuj Kathuria, stating he did not drive recklessly. She accused civic negligence for the deaths of three UPSC aspirants. Manuj was arrested, with authorities claiming he drove his SUV at high speed, leading to the flooding of a coaching center's basement.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal revealed plans for 12 new industrial parks and mega textile parks, urging private sector participation. Highlighting notable economic progress, he spoke on reducing compliance issues and emphasizing youth and skill development. Minister Jayant Chaudhary echoed a focus on forward-thinking initiatives in the Union Budget for entrepreneurship and education.
Indus Towers reported a 43% rise in net profit to Rs 1,926 crore for its fiscal first quarter, mainly due to tower additions from Bharti Airtel’s 5G rollout and overdue collections from Vodafone Idea. Quarterly revenue increased 4.3% to Rs 7,383 crore. The company also approved a share buyback program worth Rs 2,640 crore.
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., incorporated in the year 1959, is a Large Cap company (having a market cap of Rs 258348.06 Crore) operating in Gas & Petroleum sector.
Avenue Supermarts Ltd., incorporated in the year 2000, is a Large Cap company (having a market cap of Rs 327136.53 Crore) operating in Retail sector.
During the June quarter, GQG Partners, led by Rajiv Jain, boosted stakes in Adani Energy, Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports, and ITC, while trimming holdings in IDFC First Bank and Patanjali Foods. GQG's India portfolio has grown to nearly Rs 90,000 crore, with notable gains from Adani stocks post-Hindenburg crisis.
JSW Infrastructure Ltd., incorporated in the year 2006, is a Small Cap company (having a market cap of Rs 70854.05 Crore) operating in Shipping sector.
