In Mumbra, a tragic incident saw a four-year-old girl die after a pet Labrador fell from a fifth-floor terrace. The event was caught on CCTV, though it is unclear how the dog ended up on the road. Police are probing the pet owner's permits and potential negligence, while the dog has been rescued with fractures.
A federal judge ruled that Google violated antitrust laws by hindering competition in internet search, which could have significant implications for similar tech industry cases. The ruling draws on the Microsoft case from 2000. Judge Amit P. Mehta will decide on remedies to promote competition and innovation in the tech sector.
Ohio Sen JD Vance defended Donald Trump's incorrect assertion that Vice President Kamala Harris downplayed her Black heritage. Vance argued Harris changes her identity depending on her audience. The controversy arises from Trump's comments at a recent conference, with other Republicans repeating the claim as part of their strategy.
Food inflation carries a weight of around 46 percent in the CPI basket, contributing to more than 75 percent of headline inflation in May and June. Vegetable prices contributed about 35 percent to inflation in June.
Murmura or puffed rice benefits: Murmura is a low-calorie snack, making it ideal for those looking to manage their weight while enjoying a tasty treat.
Police have arrested a 40-year-old goldsmith named Kamal Verma and recovered a gold ring and earring. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Dwarka) Ankit Singh, the theft was reported on August 3, involving two gold chains, a pair of gold earrings, and a gold ring, stolen between 8 am and 3 pm on August 2.
RBI MPC Reail Inflation: India faces a challenge with high food inflation, significantly impacting the Consumer Price Index. The Reserve Bank of India has maintained its stance on inflation, focusing on preventing spillovers from persistent food price hikes. The government and RBI are working to balance price stability, but food inflation remains a significant concern for policymakers and consumers.
The Reserve Bank of India unveiled measures to address unauthorized digital lending apps by creating a public repository. They also proposed 'Delegated Payments' in UPI, enabling secondary user transactions, and increased the tax payment limit via UPI to Rs 5 lakh. Cheque clearing times will be expedited through continuous clearing and on-realisation-settlement in CTS.
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Hundreds of Hindus in Bangladesh gathered along the Indian border in the aftermath of prime minister Sheikh Hasina's ousting. Some faced attacks on their businesses and homes, as security officials worked to maintain order and prevent potential crossings. this comes after weeks of protests and reports of revenge attacks on Hasina's supporters and minority communities.
Genpact has appointed Sanjeev Vohra as its first chief technology and innovation officer, effective immediately. Vohra brings over three decades of technology, consulting, and industry expertise to the firm and is expected to accelerate Genpact's delivery of AI and advanced technologies solutions.
India's FMCG market growth decelerated to 4% in the April-June quarter, down from 12.2% the previous year. The slowdown was influenced by price reductions and reduced packaged food consumption. Rural growth outpaced urban areas, but both saw softer consumption. Large companies maintained better performance than smaller players.
I would say there is a little bit of debate that probably around the policy corridors. But given that the global uncertainties are around us and the growth data still continues to remain steady, I think it is a prudent policy from that perspective.
A school in Uttarakhand's Almora refused a 19-year-old married student's request to attend classes, citing policies against married students. It claimed that it would disrupt the school environment. Despite the student's repeated requests, the school administration stood by their decision. The student, Simran, wrote to the chief education officer highlighting the contradiction with the government's 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' scheme. The officer confirmed there was no rule against married students attending classes.
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Bumble cut its annual revenue growth forecast significantly, leading to a 30% plunge in share prices. Second-quarter revenue fell short of expectations, contrasting with Match Group's performance. New features and a change in monetization efforts are planned for the app. Investor concerns about future growth persist.
Symphony's shares climbed 18% following a significant 270% rise in Q1 net profit and the announcement of a Rs 71.40 crore share buyback. The buyback price offers a 67% premium, with record dates set for both share buyback and interim dividend declaration. The company's revenue also increased by 76% YoY.
The stock quoted a 52-week high price of Rs 9191.1 and low of Rs 6406.6.
In July, Hyundai Creta surpassed Tata Punch as India's best-selling SUV with 17,350 units sold. The Tata Punch saw significant growth but managed 16,121 units. Other frontrunners included the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Tata Nexon, and Mahindra Scorpio-N. The Creta was launched in January and is expected to introduce an electric version soon.
Himachal Cloud Burst: Rescue operations in the disaster-affected area are underway. Baljinder Singh, 14th Battalion Commandant, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) said that the NDRF teams were sent well-prepared to Himachal Pradesh this year to ensure no delay in the rescue operations. Speaking to ANI, Singh said "This year, the NDRF teams were sent to remote locations in Himachal Pradesh to ensure there is no delay in the rescue operations. The Samej cloudburst that has taken place is a huge... Читать дальше...
Grasim Industries' net profit for Q1 ending June 30, 2024, is projected to be between Rs 104 crore and Rs 231 crore, with revenue expected to see a 17%-25% YoY increase. However, losses in the VSF and paints segments are likely to pull down the PAT figures, compounded by weak operating margins.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today urged banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) to closely monitor the end-use of funds allocated for home equity loans and top-up loans on collateralised products like gold loans. This directive comes as these types of loans have been experiencing rapid growth.
And just as an early pivot or a premature pivot can cause problems down the road, the inability to pivot or create room for a pivot could lead to problems later on. Again, I mean, this is just not my words, but this is what the dissent within the MPC is about.
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