Allied Blenders and Distillers has teamed up with Bollywood star Ranveer Singh to launch a new venture focused on premium brands. The initiative aims to cater to the growing demand for luxury spirits in India, leveraging ABDL's sales and manufacturing networks and collaborating with Indian start-ups and international brands.
Emcure Pharmaceuticals has introduced the Arth range of products to support women during menopause. This new line aims to alleviate symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and vaginal dryness. The company emphasizes raising awareness and providing affordable solutions for women's health during this critical phase.
The National Medical Commission has withdrawn its recently issued Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) 2024 guidelines after facing backlash. The guidelines, which included controversial topics such as sodomy and lesbianism as unnatural sexual offences, will be revised and reissued. The CBME curriculum aims to equip medical students with practical competencies for primary healthcare.
India is set to introduce INDIAsize, a new clothing sizing system tailored to Indian body types, replacing UK and US-based sizes. This initiative, led by textiles minister Giriraj Singh, aims to address fitting issues and will be launched soon. Additionally, the VisioNxt Fashion Forecasting Initiative will combine AI and EI to predict fashion trends specific to India.
At the Paris 2024 Games, Morteza Mehrzadselakjani—the tallest Paralympian ever—faced difficulties because of his height. He was forced to sleep on the floor at first, but this problem has since been fixed, so he now has a decent bed.
The second half of "Power Book II: Ghost" Season 4 is set to premiere this week. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of the final episodes after a dramatic mid-season finale.
The European Union organized a three-day study visit in Europe for senior Indian officials from the Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Defence. The visit aimed to familiarize Indian officials with the EU's security and defence mechanisms, exploring potential cooperation in Common Security and Defence Policy missions and the Indo-Pacific region.
Indian equity indices closed lower on Thursday, with Reliance Industries' weakness reversing early gains. The Nifty 50 fell 0.21% to 25,145, and the Sensex dropped 0.18% to 82,201. Analysts anticipate consolidation within a 25,000–25,350 range ahead of key US economic data.
The Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das chaired the 31st meeting of the FSDC Sub-Committee, reviewing global and domestic macroeconomic and financial developments. The committee discussed potential risks to financial stability and emphasized improving financial sector resilience through inter-regulatory coordination, while remaining vigilant about emerging challenges like global spillovers, cyber hazards, and climate change.
Following a report in The Economic Times about Sebi officials complaining to the finance ministry about a “toxic work culture”, Sebi responded by claiming that its staff were being misled by outside forces regarding HRA matters, with the intent to damage the reputation of Sebi and its leadership.
Tesla shares surged over 7% after the company confirmed plans to launch its Full Self-Driving software in China and Europe, pending regulatory approval. This comes ahead of the unveiling of its robotaxi product, Cybercab. CEO Elon Musk expects approval by year-end, with a potential U.S. regulatory boost under a Trump administration.
AI-generated images are creating confusion in the 2024 US presidential election, with hyper-realistic depictions of Kamala Harris, Elon Musk, and Donald Trump blurring lines between satire and misinformation. Concerns about AI's impact on elections are growing, though early reports suggest its influence may be overstated.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the implementation of 85% of the recommendations by Justice (Retd) Biplab Sarma Commission to enforce Clause 6 of the Assam Accord. The Assam Cabinet approved 57 out of 67 recommendations, with further discussions planned for the remaining. These measures aim to protect Assamese cultural and social identity.
Bollywood actor Anupam Kher has acquired a commercial office space in Andheri West, Mumbai, for over Rs 3.88 crore. The office, located on the 24th floor of Parinee I tower, spans nearly 887 sq ft. Real estate remains a favored investment among high-net-worth individuals and Bollywood celebrities.
OPEC+ has agreed to delay a planned oil output increase for October and November after crude prices hit their lowest in nine months, three sources from the producers' group told Reuters on Thursday.
OPEC+ has decided to delay a planned oil output increase for October and November after crude prices hit their lowest in nine months. The group, which includes OPEC and allies led by Russia, is holding back around 5.86 million barrels per day in output, equivalent to about 5.7% of global demand.
The former president's son, Barron Trump, enrolled at New York University to study at the Stern School of Business, is starting his college career.
The NCDs issued by Adani Enterprises have received a "CARE A+; Positive" rating from CARE Ratings Limited. The company has also specified that the interest rates (coupons) on these NCDs will differ based on the chosen tenure (24, 36, or 60 months) and interest payment frequency (quarterly, cumulative, or annual).
“The Diplomat Season 2” release date on Netflix has been announced along with the teaser.
Lawlessness in Bangladesh is escalating as Jamaat-e-Islami and radicals dominate, leading to the forced resignation of officials and violence against minorities. Parliament has been dissolved, judges removed, and secretaries arbitrarily appointed. Financial chaos ensues with changes in bank boards, while unrest closes garment factories and releases convicted terrorists.
