A survey found that employment among rural men aged 18-25 is 50%, while only 25% of rural women in the same age group are employed. In the 26-35 age range, 85% of men and 40% of women are working. Many rural youths expressed interest in changing jobs or starting small ventures.
Last week, the Centre issued a sixth draft notification to declare over 56,800 square kilometres of the Western Ghats across six states, including 13 villages in Kerala's landslide-hit Wayanad, Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA), inviting suggestions and objections within 60 days. The notification was issued on July 31, a day after a series of landslides claimed over 300 lives in Wayanad. Scientists from the state and beyond attributed the disaster to a deadly mix of forest cover loss, mining in the fragile terrain and climate change.
Nuvama has projected the highest adjusted PAT figure for Vedanta but anticipates a 30.8% decline in net profit growth. In contrast, Kotak and Phillip forecast PAT growth of up to 242% year-on-year. Kotak has the highest revenue estimate at Rs 38,674 crore, expecting an over 15% year-on-year increase. The company will announce its earnings on Tuesday, August 6.
Artistic Swimming (Google Trends) Subhash Ghai was thrilled to see the US artistic swimming team perform to the music from his 1999 film "Taal" at the Doha 2024 World Aquatics Championships. The film’s score was composed by AR Rahman. The title track, sung by Alka Yagnik and Udit Narayan, featured lyrics by Anand Bakshi.
Secretaries of state from five U.S. states asked Elon Musk to fix X's AI chatbot Grok, which circulated false election information. They cited an incident where the chatbot incorrectly stated Kamala Harris missed certain ballot deadlines. The officials emphasized the need for accurate voter information ahead of the November elections.
The Last of Us Season 2 promises new characters, emotional moments, and a darker storyline. Filming is ongoing, with the release expected in 2025. Returning and new cast members will continue the story from The Last of Us: Part 2.
Tom Cruise is rumored to be dating a young singer who is Spanish-American. They have allegedly been spotted together a lot since they allegedly met at a festival in June 2024. The rumors about their connection have been fueled by their social media posts and public appearances.
The U.S. economy does not look like it is in recession despite weaker-than-expected jobs data, but Federal Reserve policymakers need to carefully monitor changes in the environment to avoid being too restrictive with interest rates, Chicago Fed Bank President Austan Goolsbee said on Monday.
Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia stated that the postal department will remain efficient amidst market competition while releasing stamps for the 23rd Olympic Games in Paris. He highlighted the public service role of the postal service and honored Olympic medalists. The government ensured minimal official presence at the Paris Olympics, focusing on athlete support.
State-owned ONGC on Monday reported 15% fall in its standalone net profit at Rs 8,938 crore in the first quarter ended June 2024. The same stood at Rs 10,527 crore a year ago.
India's markets regulator on Monday said that perpetual bonds will be valued by mutual funds based on the call option on these securities, a move that will make it easier for lenders to raise funds through this route.
As "House of the Dragon" concludes its second season, fans eagerly anticipate the dramatic events of Season 3. Based on George R.R. Martin's "Fire & Blood”, here’s what you can expect from the upcoming series.
Apple and Nvidia led a sell-off in technology stocks on Monday as U.S. recession fears and Berkshire Hathaway's decision to cut its stake in the iPhone maker punctured a months-long rally in the sector.
Sheikh Hasina landed in the Delhi-NCR airbase on Monday evening and reportedly will be travelling to London, where she has sought political asylum after violent protests gripped Bangladesh and forced the decade-long leader to resign from her position.
L'Oreal will acquire a 10% stake in Swiss skin care firm Galderma from a group of major shareholders, the two companies said on Monday, as the French firm seeks a cut of the profits from the booming injectable cosmetics market.
Across areas like Belandur, HSR, Flipkart Minutes is delivering grocery, electronics, smartphones and other products within 8-16 minutes. This marks Flipkart’s formal entry in quick commerce taking on Swiggy’s Instamart, Zomato’s Blinkit, Zepto and BigBasket’s BB Now.
Keystone Realtors experienced a significant 22% annual rise in pre-sales, reaching Rs 611 crore during the June quarter. The company posted a net profit of Rs 26 crore. Additionally, Keystone launched two projects in Mumbai, contributing to its promising growth trajectory.
Online brokerages including Charles Schwab and Fidelity Investments were down for thousands of users on Monday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com.
The rupee ended at a lifetime low versus the dollar on Monday, turning into a laggard amongst Asian peers, as signs of a slowdown in the US economy sparked a global wave of risk aversion, with outflows from local stocks and an ongoing scramble to square off ‘carry trades’ hurting the domestic currency, dealers said.
Syngenta India introduced Miravis®️ Duo and Reflect®️ Top, two innovative fungicides. Miravis®️ Duo addresses fungal diseases in tomatoes, chili, groundnuts, and grapes, while Reflect®️ Top provides effective sheath blight protection for rice. These products are designed to enhance crop yield and support India's vital agriculture sector, particularly in exports.
The U.S. services sector showed signs of recovery in July, with the ISM's nonmanufacturing PMI rising from its four-year low in June. This improvement came amid increasing orders and employment, countering recession concerns fueled by a rise in the unemployment rate to a close to three-year high last month.
Indo-Bangladesh trade has effectively halted due to unrest in Bangladesh following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation on Monday. A three-day trade holiday, excluding essential services, was announced by the Bangladesh government, disrupting export and import activities at land ports.
Bharti Airtel decided to defer further calls on its nearly Rs 15,000 crore remaining rights issue proceeds. The telecom giant cited enough cash for immediate needs and a healthy balance sheet. The company raised Rs 5,247 crore in the initial tranche and will call for the remaining funds as necessary, notifying shareholders in advance.
