Hollywood producer David Foster has been a source of comfort for Prince Harry as his relationship with King Charles III has become tense. There is some hope for family forgiveness and reconciliation despite Harry's continuous security concerns and attempts to get back in touch.
India's electronics exports are growing rapidly, now the country's fifth largest export commodity, expanding at a 23 per cent annual rate. Electronics manufacturing in the country has crossed USD 100 billion, with mobile phones, consumer electronics, and automotive sectors contributing significantly. The government aims to boost local semiconductor production through a new incentive scheme.
Mayfair Witches Season 2 is confirmed, dispelling rumors of cancellation. Despite delays, the show will return in 2025, continuing the story of Rowan and the Mayfair family. New cast members will join the returning stars, promising an expansion of Anne Rice's Immortal Universe on AMC.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that the era of uninterrupted dialogue with Pakistan is over, emphasizing India's reactive stance to events. He highlighted challenges with neighbors and major powers, particularly China. Jaishankar spoke during the launch of Rajiv Sikri's book on India's foreign policy and regional challenges.
The Assam assembly will discontinue the two-hour break on Fridays for Muslim legislators to offer 'namaz', Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced. Introduced in 1937, this practice aimed at providing a break for prayer. The change will be effective from the next session, emphasizing productivity and secularism.
Vedanta, a leading mining and metals conglomerate, has pledged an investment of nearly Rs 1 lakh crore in Rajasthan, focusing on renewable energy and community development. The investment builds on the group's previous contributions to the state, including support for industries and local communities. Vedanta also announced plans for a camel rehabilitation park in Barmer and upgrades to aanganwadis. This move aligns with Rajasthan's development goals under Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma.
Disney has revealed the premiere date for Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, the much-anticipated sequel to the beloved Disney Channel Original Series Wizards of Waverly Place.
Wegofin, led by Prabhu Kumar, leverages AI to simplify financial management for SMEs and large enterprises. The platform integrates all banking services, automating tasks and enhancing decision-making. Businesses benefit from connected banking, API payouts, digital taxation, and fraud prevention—streamlining operations and boosting growth.
Donald Trump is being seen as a big favorite in the US Presidential Elections 2024, according to Nate Silver's latest forecast, which has projected that the former US President is ahead of the poll race, and can beat Kamala Harris in the coming polls.
The recent meeting between Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un demonstrated how North Korea and Russia are becoming a stronger alliance.
UBS Group AG sold shares of seven companies, including Oil India and Dixon Technologies, for Rs 4,961 crore through open market transactions. The sales were made via its affiliate, UBS Principal Capital Asia, and included stakes in Rail Vikas Nigam, Zydus Lifesciences, Vodafone Idea, Oracle Financial Services Software, and Prestige Estates Projects.
BJP's West Bengal president Sukanta Majumdar has alleged that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's recent comments could incite unrest in neighboring states. He also urged central agencies to monitor her meetings. This statement was made during a protest demanding Banerjee's resignation following the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor in Kolkata.
Dark Winds Season 3 will air on AMC+ in 2025. Netflix users may not see the season due to the original one-year deal between AMC and Netflix.
Anupam Mittal, founder and CEO, shared his journey of financial ups and downs on LinkedIn. He became a millionaire with MicroStrategy but lost it all in the dot-com crash. Mittal invested $25,000 in a new venture with only $30,000 left, which became a game-changer, proving his entrepreneurial spirit.
Senior Congress leader Nana Patole says an apology from PM Modi is insufficient for the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue, stressing it hurt Maharashtra's pride. PM Modi had apologized after the statue in Sindhudurg district fell, but Patole demands accountability from the ruling government for substandard work.
Visa and the Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) have agreed to a three-year partnership worth up to USD 1 million to train at least 20,000 Indian youths in tourism-related skills. The initiative, involving the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, targets youths in 10 states to enhance tourism services in India.
Power Grid Corporation of India has acquired the project special purpose vehicle Bhadla-III and Bikaner-III Transmission Ltd through tariff-based competitive bidding. This project will establish a transmission system to strengthen interconnections between Bhadla-III and Bikaner-III substations in Rajasthan, operating on a build, own, operate, and transfer basis.
My Lady Jane was canceled by Amazon Prime Video after one season, despite receiving critical praise and strong ratings on Rotten Tomatoes. Fans have launched a petition to save the show.
NASA and SpaceX will bring astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore back to Earth in February 2025 after issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. NASA decided to collaborate with SpaceX due to safety concerns. Boeing aims to prove its spacecraft's reliability with an uncrewed return mission in September.
The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) announced that from September 1, electricity supply will be disconnected if bills or additional security deposits are not paid within 30 days. This action follows a recommendation from the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission. Consumers are urged to pay their bills on time to avoid disconnection.
Sebi is set to tighten norms for SME IPOs after cautioning investors about unrealistic business projections by several small and medium enterprises. A discussion paper will be released before year-end. Additionally, stricter monitoring and auditing will be implemented to ensure compliance, according to Sebi's Ashwani Bhatia at the Global Fintech Fest.
A West Nile virus infection has left 18-year-old John Procter VI in St. Louis County, Missouri, paraplegic and dependent on a ventilator. It is a mosquito-borne illness with serious, uncommon side effects and no known cure.
India is issuing limited visas for medical and emergency purposes, the MEA said. Once normalcy returns, full operations will resume. Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina is in India due to safety concerns. Her diplomatic passport was cancelled amid political protests in Bangladesh, leading to the appointment of an interim government headed by Muhammad Yunus.
Numaligarh Refinery Limited in Assam announced progress in its mega expansion project, aiming to increase capacity from 3 to 9 MMTPA by December 2025. The company declared a final dividend of Rs. 258.42 crore for FY 2023-24. NRL also reported significant financial achievements and ongoing investments in green projects.
