The health department has formed an inquiry committee after a couple was caught engaging in intimate activity inside a Noida mortuary. The incident, which was captured in a month-old video, led to three arrests, including the mortuary sweeper. The Chief Medical Officer highlighted significant security lapses and requested increased security and CCTV cameras.
Prathamesh Mallya of Ange One suggests allocating 10-15% of your portfolio to gold during uncertain times and highlights silver's rising industrial demand. He also says if you have both gold and silver, in normal times they should each be 6% of your portfolio. He advises opting for digital investments like ETFs and sovereign gold bonds for better returns. Physical gold remains popular but less favorable for investment purposes.
Divers searching for the final missing person from the sunken superyacht off Sicily found a body, believed to be the daughter of UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch, bringing the death toll to seven. The yacht sank in a sudden storm, with Lynch and other passengers perishing. Questions remain about why the yacht sank, and plans to recover it involve a costly and complex operation.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has warned his team against complacency as they prepare to face Aston Villa, who defeated them twice last season. Arsenal started this season with a victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, while Villa also won their opening match. Arteta acknowledged Villa's strengths and praised their coach Unai Emery. Meanwhile, Arsenal has signed defender Riccardo Calafiori, and Arteta hinted at potential further signings, although he did not confirm the recruitment of Mikel Merino or Raheem Sterling. Читать дальше...
A 14-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by three persons in Assam's Nagaon district, leading to widespread protests. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma assured that stern action would be taken against the culprits. Police have arrested one individual and detained another, while a search for the third suspect continues.
In a post on 'X', Fadnavis condoled the deaths of 14 passengers and said the state government has communicated with the Indian embassy in Nepal. At least 14 people were killed and 16 others injured after an Indian tourist bus veered off a highway and fell 150 metres into the Marsyangdi river in central Nepal, authorities said.
Realty firm M3M India has reported a 37 per cent increase in sales of residential and commercial properties in the June quarter, reaching Rs 3,911 crore. The company attributes this growth to strong demand and foresees continued momentum with upcoming ultra-luxury projects. Sales in Gurugram, Noida, and Panipat, along with a solid land bank, underscore their robust performance.
Around seven mutual funds have filed draft documents with Sebi in the last one week to launch eight new funds. Axis Mutual Fund has filed draft for two funds, WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund, Groww Mutual Fund, ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, Edelweiss Mutual Fund, LIC Mutual Fund, and 360 One Mutual Fund have filed for one fund each.
Nestle's CEO Mark Schneider was ousted due to the company's underperformance. Veteran Laurent Freixe has been appointed as the new CEO. The sudden change was announced after a board meeting, signaling an unplanned transition. Schneider, the first outsider to lead Nestle in nearly a century, had expected to stay longer.
Cred, a Bengaluru-based fintech firm, has been certified by NPCI Bharat Billpay to operate as a customer operating unit on the Bharat Bill Payments System. This certification will facilitate partnerships and improve bill payments through the app.
The Nifty Realty index closed 2.43 per cent down at 1018.1.
Financial markets are keenly awaiting the Fed Chair's speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium, which could hint at future rate cuts. Powell will address global central bankers at 10 am EST on Friday. This event, hosted by the Kansas City Fed, is expected to provide crucial insights into economic policies.
A Bengaluru woman's demand for Rs 6.16 lakh per month in alimony was rejected by the Karnataka High Court. The court, led by single bench Justice Lalitha Kanneganti, deemed her request unreasonable. She was urged to present a more realistic account of her expenses and warned against exploiting the legal process.
Delhi High Court has ordered Jagdish Singh to apologize on X for calling Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair a 'jihadi' in a four-year-old post. Singh must post the apology within a week and leave it up for two months. Zubair had sought to dismiss a related FIR after being cleared by Delhi Police.
Meera Menon, an Indian expat in Bangladesh for 16 years, is grappling with safety concerns following political turmoil. Despite urging from her Kerala-based mother to return, Menon and her family are deeply bonded to Dhaka. The community remains resilient, hoping for stability while dealing with uncertainty.
Lakhs of candidates took the Uttar Pradesh police constable exam at 1,174 centres across 67 districts. Following a previous cancellation due to a paper leak, the exams are now occurring over five days, with strict security in place. Officials anticipate about 9.5 lakh candidates each day.
Markets expect Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to play it safe at the Jackson Hole symposium. Amid high equity volatility and speculation about rate cuts, strategists foresee moderate bond movements and small stock swings. Historically, the event has had minimal market impact.
Basel III, which is basically the International Bank of Settlement, was introducing basically restrictions on selling gold short in the market. So, you needed to have actually full collateral. That has been forcing a lot of short people actually to buy back their shorts and then we used to have now this war zone coming up where your third-party risk increased and that meant gold moved back to home countries instead of staying away in other exchanges.
The Delhi Police informed a court that it has corrected a previous miscommunication regarding the withdrawal of security for women wrestlers testifying against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. An interim order was issued to reinstate the security, following wrestler Vinesh Phogat's claim that the security had been withdrawn.
The Nifty Bank index closed 0.1 per cent down at 50933.45.
As Apple prepares to launch the iPhone 16 series next month, reports reveal key camera upgrades across all four models. The standard iPhone 16 and 16 Plus will retain their dual-camera setup but with a vertically aligned design and improved low-light performance thanks to a faster aperture. Notably, macro photography support will be introduced.
Bikaji Foods International announced it has acquired a 55% stake in Ariba Foods for Rs 60.49 crore, aiming to enhance its frozen food production and enter the QSR segment. The acquisition is expected to bolster Bikaji’s export capabilities. Ariba produces snacks and frozen foods like samosas and parathas under the 'InDine' brand.
