Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has called for an investigation into claims of hidden cameras in a girls' washroom at S R Gudlavalleru Engineering College. The Chief Minister also instructed State Mines Minister K Ravindra, the Krishna District collector, and the superintendent of police to visit the college. College authorities and students have assured that the situation is being closely monitored and investigated.
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Ranchi, signaling a new chapter in his political career. Initially contemplating retirement, Soren was motivated by public enthusiasm and decided to join the BJP. Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi welcomed him, while JMM's Manoj Pandey criticized the move.
HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund, the largest equity and equity oriented mutual fund based on assets managed, had an AUM of Rs 94,048 crore as on July 2024. The scheme has offered around 22.22% CAGR in the last five years. Among the total 12 balanced advantage funds that have completed five years of existence in the market, HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund ranked one.
The Nifty Pharma index closed 1.48 per cent up at 23217.6.
The rupee consolidated in a narrow range and settled for the day higher by 3 paise at 83.86 (provisional) against the American currency on Friday, supported by a firm trend in domestic equities and the weakness of the American currency in the overseas market. Forex traders said the rupee gained on Friday as domestic markets touched fresh record highs.
The justice, Alexandre de Moraes, has threatened to suspend social media giant X nationwide if its billionaire owner Elon Musk doesn't swiftly comply with one of his orders. Musk has responded with insults, including calling de Moraes a "tyrant" and "a dictator."
Avani Lakhera Paralympics 2024: Avani Lekhara won her second consecutive gold medal in the women's 10m air rifle (SH1) event at the Paralympics in Paris on Friday, surpassing her previous record with a score of 249.7. Her compatriot Mona Agarwal, who began shooting in 2022, earned a bronze with a score of 228.7.
India’s booming economy is driving a significant increase in energy demand. Petroleum product consumption is expected to rise steadily by 4-5% annually for the foreseeable future. Similarly, the demand for major petrochemical products is also expected to rise by 7-8% annually.
This is the third consecutive day the Nifty has closed at a record high. Here are the stocks that were in maximum action today
Indian headline equity indices Nifty50 and Sensex hit fresh record highs on Friday, driven by gains in financials and IT stocks, following U.S. economic data that eased growth concerns.
Italian luxury carmaker Maserati has launched the new GranTurismo in India, available in two petrol variants, Modena and Trofeo, priced at Rs 2.72 crore and Rs 2.90 crore respectively. Both models feature a 3.0-litre V6 twin-turbo petrol engine and an all-wheel drive. An all-electric version is expected in 2025.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the govt is making policy changes like the removal of Angel Tax to boost the fintech sector. Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest 2024, Modi asked regulators to address cyber frauds and highlighted fintech's role in promoting financial transparency and inclusion. He credited initiatives like UPI and DBT for India's fintech growth.
A 24-year-old tea vendor in Amethi won Rs3.55 lakh in an online lottery but ended his life after locals seized his documents and threatened him with loan fraud. His mother filed an FIR against the accused for abetment to suicide and criminal intimidation.
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Prime Minister Modi laid the foundation for the Vadhvan Port, India’s future largest deep-water port, in Palghar, Maharashtra, with an investment of Rs 76,220 crore. Set to enhance trade by connecting India to Central Asia, Russia, and key corridors, it will boost Maharashtra's economy, create jobs, and become operational by 2030.
Kunal Vora from BNP Paribas discusses market fragmentation due to the rapid growth of food aggregators, affecting QSR companies' performance. Expectations remain high with 15-20% revenue growth and margin expansion, but recent trends show slower growth and intense competition. Earnings cuts are anticipated as the sector continues to face challenges.
Rising demand for healthy and nutritious diet options and India’s import dependence presents a significant market opportunity, says global agribusiness giant Louis Dreyfus Company.
On Friday, the Akal Takht declared Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal 'tankhaiya'—guilty of religious misconduct—over mistakes committed by his party during its governance from 2007 to 2017. Badal accepted the verdict and expressed his intention to apologize at the Akal Takht within 15 days, as requested by the jathedar.
Union minister Jitendra Singh has launched a new simplified pension application form for retiring central government employees, merging nine forms into one. Available from December 2024 onwards on Bhavishya/e-HRMS portals, the form aims to ensure ease of living and streamline the pension process, promoting paperless operations.
Nokia is expanding its research and development operations in India by setting up its largest global R&D center for fixed networks in Chennai. The facility, which will require an investment of approximately Rs 450 crore, aims to drive innovation in technologies like 10G to 100 GPON, Fixed Wireless Access, Wi-Fi, and access networks.
BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s recent letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that mere correspondence with the PM is insufficient for achieving justice for victims. Chugh emphasized that the state administration needs to act with integrity and honesty.
India's gross domestic product grew at 6.7 per cent for Q1FY25. Experts were anticipating moderate growth for this quarter, attributing their expectations to the general elections of 2024, a slump in urban consumption and a previously-sluggish rural growth. The Reserve Bank of India had in August projected India's GDP to grow at 7.1 per cent for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024-25.
Social media platform X, formerly Twitter, suspended the account of Barry Stanton, an anonymous user known for posting racist content against Indians. The suspension followed massive outrage from Indian users, who reported the account to authorities. Stanton's profile featured misappropriated images, raising questions about his real identity.
