Amid protests following a trainee doctor's alleged rape and murder in Kolkata, the Health Ministry increased security at Union hospitals by 25%. Officials noted that existing state laws already protect healthcare workers. A new committee will examine hospital security and facilities. Authorities urged striking doctors to resume work to avoid affecting patient care.
IndusInd Bank has been granted permission by the Reserve Bank of India to invest equity capital into this new venture. Despite this development, IndusInd Bank's shares dropped by 1.07% to Rs 1,349.60 on the NSE. The bank continues to show financial growth.
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Monday said it has sold a 2.09 per cent stake in state-owned Hindustan Copper for Rs 447 crore through an open market transaction.
Melting arctic permafrost may impact food system by releasing mercury in water. Here's what report has said.
The CBI has been authorized to perform a polygraph test on Sanjay Roy, the key suspect in the rape and murder case of a postgraduate doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College. The court deferred the next hearing to August 29. The polygraph test will help investigators check the consistency of Roy's statements and identify potential deception.
Shares of some mpox vaccine and drug developers jumped sharply on Monday in premarket trading, putting them on track to extend gains from last week as concerns over an outbreak of the virus rise.
Additional Director General Ravi Gandhi of the BSF's Eastern Command conducted a four-day review of the India-Bangladesh border areas under the Guwahati Frontier. He met with officials to discuss the security scenario, challenges, and anti-crime measures. Gandhi evaluated the Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS) and visited Dhubri sector and riverine outposts on the Brahmaputra. The review's objective was to ensure robust border security and effective crime control strategies. Читать дальше...
AIFs will now have the flexibility to borrow a maximum of 10% of their investable funds, but not more than four times a year, to cover shortfalls in investor commitments. This move by SEBI is intended to improve operational ease for AIFs. Any intention to borrow must be clearly stated in the AIF's PPM.
Wall Street's main indexes opened flat on Monday after clocking their best week of the year, while investors looked ahead to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech at Jackson Hole for rate-cut indications.
RBI Deputy Governor M Rajeshwar Rao indicated the need for periodic increases in the deposit insurance coverage limit due to factors such as inflation and income growth. He noted that 97.8% of accounts in India are fully protected, surpassing the global standard of 80%. He also discussed the possible challenges of implementing risk-based premiums in India's varied banking sector.
Karnataka High Court granted Chief Minister Siddaramaiah temporary relief in a case of alleged illegal plot allotment to his wife. The court suspended a lower court’s actions until the next hearing on August 29. The case stems from the allotment of 14 plots in Mysuru. Siddaramaiah challenged the Governor’s permission for prosecution, arguing it could disrupt state governance. Both BJP and Congress held protests, and the CM has scheduled a Congress Legislature Party meeting on August 22 to address the issue.
GM has confirmed the layoffs reported by CNBC. The company stated, "as we build GM's future, we must simplify for speed and excellence, make bold choices, and prioritize the investments that will have the greatest impact."
Top startups in the electric two-wheeler space saw a slide in market share in the first quarter, while legacy names revved up. This and more on today’s ETtech Top 5.
The King’s goal is to reach out and embrace as many individuals affected by cancer as possible. He has been asked to isolate himself in a bubble and get plenty of rest to avoid infection.
Orient Technologies, which provides IT infrastructure, cloud management and related services, plans to raise Rs 120 crore through fresh equity to fund capital expenditure and to buy office premises.
India's rural economy aided the FMCG sector's 6.6% volume growth in the first quarter of FY25, stated the RBI. Rising incomes, better infrastructure, and growing rural savings have contributed to this recovery, with further improvements anticipated from better monsoon conditions and increased government spending on rural development.
The Indian rupee strengthened versus the US dollar, closing at 83.87/$1on Monday, due to a weaker dollar index and a fall in crude oil prices which softens India's inflation and trade deficit.
British royal family feud has grabbed headlines around the world. Now a report has claimed that Prince William does not want brother Prince Harry at his coronation.
The government is likely to release draft rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act within a month, union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday. The minister said the government has first worked on digital implementation of the Act and framed rules accordingly.
NASA has issued a serious and critical warning about an asteroid approaching steadily towards the Earth, and will be at a very close proximity to the Earth today. The building-sized asteroid could be pulled close to the Earth's magnetic field, which may are worried about. Here is all you need to know about the new asteroid's updates.
The short-term trend for Nifty remains positive. Currently positioned at the key resistance level around 24,700, there may be some consolidation or a minor dip over the next 1-2 sessions before it potentially breaks out further to the upside.
In Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, terrorists attacked a joint patrol party, resulting in the death of a CRPF inspector from the 187th battalion. The assault occurred in the Dudu area of Basantgarh. The terrorists fled, prompting the dispatch of reinforcements and the initiation of a search operation to locate them.
August 19 marked World Photography Day, celebrating the art and technological advancements of photography since 1837. It honored pioneers like Niepce, Daguerre, and Talbot. The event also provided practical tips for smartphone photography, emphasizing clean lenses, natural light, and manual adjustments for better images.
