Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut has sold her bungalow in Mumbai's Pali Hill locality for Rs 32 crore to a Hyderabad-based company. The property, bought in 2017 for Rs 20.70 crore, spans 3,075 sq ft with an additional parking garage. Ranaut recently acquired an office space in Andheri for over Rs 1.56 crore.
The forthcoming debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, scheduled for Tuesday in Philadelphia, promises to be a significant event in the presidential campaign.
Tracking gold, silver prices also plummeted Rs 2,000 to Rs 83,800 per kilogram on Monday on subdued offtake from industrial units and coin makers, according to the All India Sarafa Association.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held meetings with Gulf counterparts in Riyadh to review and deepen bilateral relations. He discussed regional developments with Qatar's Prime Minister, progress with Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister, and strategic partnerships with Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait. Jaishankar will next visit Germany and Geneva.
The second Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation will take place in the national capital on September 11 and 12, with around 250 representatives from 41 countries expected to attend. The conference aims to develop a road map for enhancing the civil aviation sector in the region. India is currently the world's fastest-growing aviation market.
The design-linked incentive scheme of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology offers financial incentives and design infrastructure support for 100 domestic companies, startups and MSMEs across the development and deployment of semiconductor design for ICS, Chipsets, SoCs, and other devices for 5 years.
Tata Power has established 50,000 home chargers for electric vehicles across India and over 500 charging points for electric buses in metropolitan cities since April last year. Since 2018, the company has set up one lakh EV chargers nationwide, supporting e-mobility adoption with a reliable charging experience at home.
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has released a joint doctrine for amphibious operations at the Chiefs of Staff Committee meeting in New Delhi. This doctrine aims to guide commanders in conducting amphibious operations in the Indian Ocean region, emphasizing jointness and integration among the armed forces.
Niti Aayog has called for expressions of interest to conduct research on the India Innovation Index. This index aims to help states and UTs improve their innovation environments and performance. It will guide policymakers in identifying challenges and strengths for economic growth. The study will last six months after the contract is awarded.
Life insurers in New Delhi have seen a 22% increase in new business premiums, collecting Rs 32,644 crore in August. Over the first five months of FY25, premium collections rose by 21% to Rs 1,54,194 crore. Despite this growth, new policy issuances decreased slightly by 1.44% compared to last year.
In particular, file-less malware was identified as the most dangerous form of cyberthreat that Indian users continued to face, owing to the fact that it is difficult to detect, the report said. Phishing, baiting and pretexting also remained a prevalent mode of cyberattack.
The BJP has called for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's resignation following the Supreme Court's criticism regarding the handling of a rape and murder case of a trainee woman doctor in Kolkata. The court questioned the missing postmortem document and delay in filing an FIR, directing the CBI to investigate further.
Tata Motors has launched its 'Festival of Cars' with price reductions up to Rs 2.05 lakh on popular models like Tiago, Altroz, Nexon, Harrier, and Safari. The offers are available until October 31, 2024, and include attractive exchange and cash benefits for petrol, diesel, and CNG vehicles.
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd has appointed Dr D K Sunil as its new Chairman & Managing Director. Sunil, who joined HAL in 1987, previously served as Director (Engineering and R&D). His term will last until April 30, 2026. Sunil's leadership has been pivotal in developing new technologies and securing key projects for the company.
Indian markets ended higher on Monday, with the S&P BSE Sensex up over 370 points and Nifty50 maintaining 24,900 levels. Gains were seen in consumer durables, banks, and FMCG, while sectors like PSU and energy saw declines.
Rexas Finance has launched its public presale for the RXS token, aiming to transform the Real-World Asset sector by enabling the tokenisation of tangible assets like real estate and art. The platform offers features such as a no-code Token Builder and a Launchpad for new blockchain projects, positioning itself as a key player in this market.
GMR Airports Infrastructure will acquire a 10% stake in Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) from Fraport AG for $126 million. GMR, which already holds 64% of DIAL, anticipates completing the transaction within 180 days.
The Nifty Auto index closed 0.12 per cent down at 25495.25.
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu announced the extension of the UDAN scheme for ten more years, aiming to enhance regional air connectivity. The scheme has already benefitted over 1.4 crore passengers and operated 2.8 lakh flights. The government plans to develop 350-400 airports in the next 20-25 years, making air travel more accessible and affordable.
Under this contract, Pixxel will provide NASA, the US government and its academic partners with hyperspectral Earth observation data, further strengthening the administration’s Earth science research and application activities.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath laid the foundation stone for the IKEA store in Noida through a virtual event. The project, part of Ingka Centres' Lykli brand, involves a Rs 5,500 crore investment and aims to create a multi-functional space with retail, dining, and workspaces, generating over 9,000 jobs.
54th Gst Council Meeting Key Takeaways: The 54th GST Council meeting, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is taking place in New Delhi. Key agenda items include reducing GST on health insurance premiums, taxing online payments above Rs 2,000, and addressing Infosys' tax notice of Rs 32,400 crore. State finance ministers and senior officials are also in attendance.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticided Uttar Pradesh Police, alleging that law and order have become a joke. She claimed the administration tortures innocents and protects criminals. This follows the wrongful arrest of a businessman, Deepu, who was accused of robbery after trying to deposit a found bag of money at a police station.
Elon Musk is projected to become the world’s first trillionaire by 2027, according to a report by Informa Connect Academy. Other billionaires like Gautam Adani and Jensen Huang are also expected to reach trillionaire status soon. The report highlights the rapid wealth growth of these individuals and their potential impact on global affluence.
