The Supreme Court will hear Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's pleas for bail and to challenge his CBI arrest in the excise policy scam. The case, involving alleged irregularities and corruption, is set to be heard by Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan. Kejriwal was arrested on June 26.
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence reported that 14 Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels, and two official ships operated around Taiwan from Wednesday to Thursday. Thirteen aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait into Taiwan's ADIZ. Taiwan responded by deploying aircraft, naval ships, and coastal-based missile systems to monitor the situation.
Nvidia has confirmed it did not receive a subpoena from the U.S. Justice Department amid reports of a potential antitrust investigation. The company is willing to cooperate with regulators. The investigation includes Nvidia's business practices and its recent acquisition of Run:AI, an Israel-based company.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, and the two nations signed four MoUs to enhance cooperation in semiconductor development and talent cultivation. Modi received a red-carpet welcome at Singapore Parliament House, marking his first visit since 2018. The visit aims to deepen strategic ties between India and Singapore.
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is set to return to Earth after an extended mission aboard the ISS. Accompanying her are astronauts Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov on the SpaceX Crew-9 mission, launching on September 6, 2024. This mission highlights international cooperation in space exploration.
Linda Sun, a former aide in Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration, has been charged with using her position to benefit China in exchange for financial rewards. The indictment reveals a scheme involving blocking Taiwanese officials and altering state communications. Sun and her husband have pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including visa fraud and money laundering.
Reliance Industries' board will consider issuing bonus shares in a 1:1 ratio, as announced by Chairman Mukesh Ambani during the company's 47th AGM. The move aims to reward shareholders and enhance liquidity. RIL has a history of bonus issues and reported a record annual profit of Rs 79,020 crore in FY24.
GNFC, Gujarat State Petronet, and NBCC (India) are among 45 companies setting September 6 as the record date for dividend eligibility. Today is the last day to buy shares to qualify for these dividends. Investors must purchase shares at least one day before the ex-date to be eligible.
