The Ministry of Labour and Employment has urged State Governments to include marginalised workers in the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. This follows the Union Cabinet's approval to extend the scheme until 2028-29, aiming to provide 2 crore additional houses. A new MIS portal will help manage data and improve welfare policies for these workers.
The fund house has announced its decision to resume subscriptions for Kotak Global Emerging Market Fund, including lump sum investments, new systematic registrations (SIP/STP), switch-out transactions, and instalments of STP/DTP. The total utilisation of the overseas investment limit will remain capped at the level recorded by the end of February 01, 2022, in compliance with the SEBI directive.
The promoters of the company, also known as Moneywise Financial Services Pvt. Ltd., have mandated Prudenthill Advisors LLP and Riverstone Capital Private Limited, both founded by ex-Credit Suisse bankers Rahul Bahety, Himanshu Sarda and Nipun Jain, to lead the advisory for this transaction, the people cited earlier said.
Krispy Kreme is marking Barbie's 65th anniversary with a limited-edition collection of Barbie-themed doughnuts. The collection, already available in the UK, features four distinct flavors celebrating the iconic doll. While the US release date remains unconfirmed, speculations suggest it might launch this week. The UK range includes Barbie Pink Doughnut, Barbie Sweet 65th, Barbie Berries N’ Kreme, and Malibu Dream Party. Fans in the US are eagerly awaiting further announcements.
RJD leader Lalu Prasad has vowed to pressure the BJP-led NDA government into conducting a caste census. This follows the RSS's conditional support for the census. Prasad emphasized unity among Dalits, backward classes, tribals, and the poor, while RJD organized a statewide sit-in demanding a nationwide caste census and quota hike inclusion in the Constitution.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Brunei for the first time to enhance diplomatic ties and celebrate 40 years of relations. The Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, who owns a vast collection of luxurious cars, will host PM Modi. The Sultan's wealth primarily comes from Brunei's oil and gas reserves.
While milk is a popular choice for many individuals, some are unable or prefer not to consume it due to personal preferences, dietary constraints, allergies, or intolerances.
Australian captain Pat Cummins sees the upcoming five-match series against India as a chance to make amends for previous Test series defeats at home. With India retaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in the last four series, Australia aims to draw confidence from their World Test Championship win over India and level the playing field.
The UAE president has pardoned 57 Bangladeshi citizens who were convicted for protesting against their own government. Their sentences have been annulled and they will be deported. This move follows the UAE president's congratulations to Muhammad Yunus, the new interim leader of Bangladesh, after former prime minister Sheikh Hasina was forced to leave the country.
Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi met with AICC secretaries and joint secretaries to discuss ways to strengthen the party. The meeting follows a major organisational reshuffle with new appointments and state-wise changes. The session sought feedback for expanding the party's support base ahead of upcoming assembly elections in various states.
Anti Rape Bill, West Bengal: In response to the R G Kar rape and murder case in Kolkata, the West Bengal government passed the Aparajita Woman and Child Bill, 2024. The Bill brings stringent measures including capital punishment for severe cases, life imprisonment for rape, and a special task force to expedite investigations and protect victims' rights.
The new fund, aiming to mirror the Nifty Midcap 150 Index, will accept subscriptions until September 13. It will be available for regular buying and selling from September 20. The fund seeks to provide returns similar to the Nifty Midcap 150 Index by investing in its constituent securities in the same proportion.
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So, if we just have to come down to a number on Nifty, then yes 25,100 will now be that number that I will be watching out for on the downside as an important support and till this zone is held. Upside up to 25,430, 25,500 cannot be ruled out in the next few sessions.
The Delhi government is considering using cloud seeding to combat the city's air pollution. The method involves creating artificial rain to disperse pollutants, especially in winter. Experts indicate conditions must be right for the technique to be effective, with moisture levels and wind patterns playing critical roles.
Heavy rains in Maharashtra's Marathwada region have led to the relocation of over 200 people and the rescue of nearly 90 others. The downpour has affected more than 2 lakh hectares of crops in Nanded district and caused significant damage in Hingoli district, where 218 residents were relocated.
Canara Robeco Value Fund, an open-ended equity scheme, has completed three years with assets under management of Rs. 1,308.77 crore as of August 31, 2024. The fund has delivered returns of 23.62% since inception and 42.88% over the last year, outperforming its benchmark index BSE 500 TRI.
A single wolf may be responsible for the deaths of eight people in Bahraich since March, said Yadvendradev Vikramsinh Jhala, a leading wolf biologist. Jhala explained that the nature of the injuries suggests one wolf, not a pack, is behind the attacks. Forest officials have captured four of the six suspected wolves.
The Central Vigilance Commission's report reveals that in 2023, railway employees topped the list of corruption complaints, followed by staff from Delhi's local bodies and public sector banks. A total of 74,203 graft complaints were received, with 66,373 resolved and 7,830 pending, highlighting persistent corruption issues.
The broader Topix, with its lower proportion of tech companies and other exporters, advanced 0.64%. A sub-index of value shares rallied 0.91%, outperforming a 0.35% rise in growth shares.
Benchmarks use a straightforward rule of reward and reprimand for periodic asset adjustments: high-performing stocks are included, while underperformers are removed. This rebalancing ensures that an index accurately mirrors its intended market segment. The NSE Indices Committee has recently announced the September 2024 semi-annual reshuffle, impacting major indices.
NASA has alerted the scientific community about asteroid 2024 ON, measuring 720 feet in diameter, which is set to approach Earth on September 15, 2024. Traveling at 25,000 miles per hour, it will pass at about 620,000 miles from Earth. Despite the low collision risk, international efforts are ongoing to monitor its trajectory. The event underscores the importance of global cooperation in space exploration and planetary defense.
