PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has ruled out any alliance with the BJP in Jammu and Kashmir, emphasising that government formation after the assembly polls would be impossible without her party. She criticised the National Conference for seeking power without a clear agenda and accused some police officials of harassing people. Mufti welcomed Rahul Gandhi's visit to campaign in the region.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar was released from Tihar jail after being granted bail in the Swati Maliwal assault case. The Supreme Court noted that Kumar had been in custody for over 100 days and that the trial would take time to conclude, considering the number of witnesses involved.
Telecom service providers have blacklisted over 50 entities and disconnected more than 2.75 lakh mobile numbers following TRAI's crackdown on spam calls and messages. The regulator issued directives to stop promotional calls from unregistered telemarketers, aiming to reduce spam and provide relief to consumers.
Nifty closed positive for the 14th consecutive session, driven by ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank, ending at 25,280. Sensex saw minor declines, breaking its 10-session streak. The market had mixed performances with financial services leading gains and media lagging. Global markets showed a negative trend, and crude oil prices dropped.
The perpetrator on Monday moved 2,500 Ether tokens worth about $6.3 million to Tornado Cash — a sanctioned service that blurs the origin of cryptoassets — soon after the briefing led by WazirX’s Dubai-based founder Nischal Shetty.
Sanjeev Gemawat, currently group general counsel at Vedanta Group, will join Essar Group as the group general counsel and head of legal. With a career spanning over three decades, Gemawat has held significant positions in various companies including DLF Ltd and Dalmia Bharat Group. He is also co-chairperson of ASSOCHAM's National Council for Corporate Affairs.
A Chinese social media influence operation, known as 'Spamouflage,' is impersonating U.S. voters and spreading divisive messages ahead of the Nov. 5 presidential election. Research by Graphika reveals that this campaign targets both sides of the political spectrum to amplify criticisms of American society and government. The U.S. government is investigating these foreign efforts to interfere in the election.
Japanese automakers Toyota and Maruti Suzuki are aggressively marketing their hybrid cars in Uttar Pradesh, leveraging tax waivers to attract buyers. This move has sparked concerns among rivals like Tata Motors and Hyundai, who fear it will hurt their electric vehicle sales. Hybrid car inquiries have surged, driven by significant tax savings.
The Karnataka government has declared dengue an epidemic following a significant rise in cases. With 7,362 cases and seven deaths reported from January to July, the government has issued guidelines for prevention and penalties for non-compliance. Measures include hospital preparedness, source reduction, and community education to combat the spread of dengue.
Speaking at the second edition of Tunnelling India conference by the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Ficci) on Tuesday, Gadkari said the focus will be on technology upgradation and cost-effective solutions while ensuring performance audits of all under construction projects to ensure construction of world-class infrastructure.
Raymond shares jumped 9% to Rs 2,182 ahead of its lifestyle business listing this week. Brokerages, including Motilal Oswal and InCred, view this as transformative. Raymond aims for 12-15% sales growth and doubling EBITDA to Rs 2,000 crore by FY28.
The number of Indians taking multiple international trips has increased by 32% over the past year, with popular destinations including the UAE, Thailand, and the USA. Emerging destinations like Kazakhstan and Bhutan are also gaining interest. The report highlights a rise in luxury travel and a growing preference for homestays and villas.
U.S. central bankers are likely to cut interest rates at their upcoming meeting, driven by a range of economic data showing cooling inflation and a stable labor market. While some policymakers remain cautious, most agree that reducing rates is necessary to prevent undue damage to the job market and support economic stability.
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has urged state governments to include various unorganised workers under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. This follows the union cabinet's approval to extend PMAY for five more years, aiming to provide two crore additional houses. The ministry also launched a MIS portal for better data management.
Apple has started placing orders for OLED displays for the upcoming iPhone SE from China's BOE Technology and South Korea's LG Display, Nikkei also said, citing several components suppliers.
Vegetables are a vital part of the global diet. They are utilized in a variety of cuisines due to their high nutritional value.
Bangladesh made history by defeating Pakistan by six wickets in Rawalpindi, securing a 2-0 series sweep. Pacers Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana led the charge with nine wickets between them. Litton Das' century and Mehidy Hasan's all-round performance were crucial in reducing Pakistan's first-innings lead and achieving victory.
“Aadhar is a large affordable HFC (Rs 211 billion of AUM in FY2024, 7% market share in the affordable segment) with a long track record, well-diversified geographical presence and customer profile. Its multipronged expansion and appraisal strategy will drive 21% AUM CAGR (FY2024-27E) with low credit costs,” said Kotak Equities in its report.
Bank holidays in September: The RBI designates certain holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act, Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) holidays, and Banks' Closing of Accounts. Additionally, banks in India are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, as well as on Sundays and other national and regional holidays, in accordance with the guidelines set by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Kross Ltd’s IPO, focusing on trailer axles and suspension assemblies, opens for subscription on September 9 and closes on September 11, with anchor investor bidding on September 6. The Rs 500 crore issue includes up to Rs 250 crore in fresh equity and Rs 250 crore from an offer for sale (OFS) by promoter shareholders Sudhir and Anita Rai.
Several government employees in Himachal Pradesh have claimed that they have not received their September salaries, causing concern among workers. The delay has been attributed to a lapse in the bureaucracy. The state budget includes provisions for salaries, but the issue remains unresolved. The opposition has raised concerns about the state's economic condition.
September is a good travel month in India, with warmer temperatures and less rain, right before the main tourism season begins in October.
Tollywood actor Junior NTR has pledged Rs 50 lakh each to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. His donation aims to support the flood-affected regions in both states. Junior NTR expressed his prayers for the quick recovery of those impacted by the recent torrential rains and flooding.
