A fire occurred on the Tirumala Express at Visakhapatnam Railway Station, specifically on platform No. 4. Four bogies were affected, but fortunately, no passengers were onboard, resulting in no injuries. Local authorities and fire services responded quickly, and an investigation has started to determine the cause, including potential short circuits.
France has issued a travel advisory urging its citizens to leave Lebanon immediately due to escalating fears of an all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah, and potential broader regional conflict. The French foreign ministry highlighted the availability of direct and connecting flights to France, urging nationals and travelers to make arrangements to depart Lebanon "as soon as possible" amid a highly volatile security situation.
India's outbound tourism market is expected to reach USD 18817.72 million (USD 18.81 billion) in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 11.4 per cent in the decade between 2024 and 2034 to reach approximately USD 55388.41 million (USD 55.38 billion), highlighted a FICCI-Nangia knowledge paper.
In a statement, Glacier National Park officials said, "After weeks of searching, rangers at Glacier National Park believe they have recovered the body of 26-year-old Siddhant Vitthal Patil from India today after Patil fell into Avalanche Creek on July 6, 2024, and drowned."
A tragic incident in the Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh resulted in the deaths of nine children who were buried under the debris of a collapsed wall on Sunday. Several other children sustained injuries and are currently receiving medical treatment.
As the Paris Olympics approach, India’s top wrestler, Vinesh Phogat, battles to overcome a tumultuous journey marked by injury, scandal, and personal challenges. Despite her impressive record, including multiple World and Asian Championship medals, Phogat’s previous Olympic experiences were marred by setbacks. She now faces a tough competition in the 50kg category. Alongside Phogat, Anshu Malik and Antim Panghal also carry hopes for India, though fitness concerns and lack of recent competition pose challenges. Читать дальше...
The fund's highest holding was in Reliance Industries (RIL), at approximately 9.57% of its NAV.
The mother of a 12-year-old girl in Ayodhya has accused a Bahujan Samaj Party leader of asking her to compromise in a gang-rape case. The mother made the allegation after a party delegation visited her house. The incident involved two men, Moid Khan and Raju Khan, who raped the girl two months ago and recorded the act. The victim was found pregnant during a medical checkup.
Jamsetji Tata, prominent founder of Tata Group, closed down the Tata Shipping Line in the 1890s after confronting unfair competition from the English P.&O. Despite promising lower freight rates beneficial for Indian merchants, the venture was unsustainable. This tough decision revealed his ability to make pragmatic business choices amidst challenges, maintaining his reputation as a successful entrepreneur.
The Union MoS was speaking to reporters after arriving in Wayanad to visit the landslides-hit areas where he interacted with the rescue personnel on various aspects of the ongoing search operations.
As tensions rise in the Middle East with the looming threat of a potential war between Israel and Iran, the United States plans to strengthen its military presence in the region. Officials anticipate that Iran may launch an attack on Israel as early as Monday in response to recent retaliatory threats following the deaths of a Hamas leader and a Hezbollah commander. This escalating conflict pits the 'Abraham Alliance'—comprising Israel and its allies—against the 'Axis of Resistance,' led by Iran and including Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis.
Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has revealed some "startling facts" about PM-KUSUM, launched with "great fanfare" in 2019 to increase the agricultural use of solar energy across the country.
Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga will miss the rest of their One Day International (ODI) series against India due to a hamstring injury. The injury occurred during the first ODI, and an MRI confirmed the injury. Sri Lanka will face India in the second ODI on Sunday.
Spanish journalist Pablo González was detained in Poland in 2022 on accusations of being a Russian spy. Held for years without trial, he was included in a recent prisoner swap with Russia. His background and activities have raised questions about his alleged espionage. Authorities have kept most details under wraps.
Power Finance Corp, Vedanta, Tata Power, Britannia Industries, TVS Motor, Bosch, Shree Cement, Solar Industries, Lupin, Linde India, PB Fintech, PI Industries, Berger Paints, Gujarat Gas, and others will announce their June quarter results.
It can be noted that concerns over losses incurred by 90 per cent of investors in the derivative trades have led to fears of household savings being blown in speculation rather than being deployed for productive purposes among policymakers.
Out of approximately 506 schemes, including equity and sectoral/thematic mutual funds, 404 experienced negative returns.
Badminton Olympics 2024 Lakhya Sen vs Viktor Axelsen: Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen is set to face Denmark's Viktor Axelsen in the men's singles semifinals after impressing at the Paris Olympics. Sen, who has become the sole hope for 1.4 billion Indians, has trained with Axelsen in Dubai after being dropped from the Thomas Cup team. Axelsen has a favorable head-to-head record against Sen, having won seven of their eight previous encounters.
US Central Command's General Michael Kurilla has arrived in the Middle East amid rising tensions following the killings of senior Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. His visit aims to mobilize regional and international coalitions to defend Israel against a possible Iranian attack. US and Israeli officials expect an Iranian retaliation as early as Monday, potentially involving Hezbollah. The US is reinforcing its military presence in the region, hoping to deter the attack. The situation remains uncertain, with officials unsure of Iran's final plans.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) posted 90 per cent drop in profit to Rs 633.94 crore as compared to an earning of Rs 6,765.50 crore in April-June 2023 and Rs 2,709.31 crore in the preceding March quarter.
Saying that I am a long term investor and being a long term investor are two different things. One is a statement and the other is an experience. The second one includes hard work and going against the narrative and holding the stock for the long term. At this point of time, the desire to own a small cap is very high because of the recency bias, but two days of correction and one starts to question why invest in small caps. As the global markets witness a correction, there is a probability that we... Читать дальше...
Going forward, developments in the US economy and markets will set the trend for FPI in August, V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Financial Services, said.
These five new funds will belong to two categories: index funds and thematic funds
