Indoor amusement centres are gaining popularity in India, with over 500 facilities across 83 cities, occupying 66 lakh sq ft of retail space. JLL India reports that these centres are key drivers of footfall and consumer engagement in malls. The sector is expected to grow to 11 million sq ft by 2028.
A second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump within two months has shaken the United States. The incident happened at the Trump International Golf Course in Florida, where the suspect, Ryan Wesley Routh, was later apprehended. This event could potentially strengthen Trump's campaign as his supporters rally around him.
Trump's supporters are anxious about his safety after a second assassination attempt. They assert that he is in danger due to Democratic criticism, as tensions grow and political violence in the US increases.
Arvind Kejriwal held individual meetings with AAP leaders to discuss his replacement as Delhi chief minister. The Political Affairs Committee met at his residence, and further discussions will continue in a legislative party meeting. Kejriwal announced his resignation and called for early polls, emphasizing he would return only with public endorsement of honesty.
Mistry.Store has launched India's first credit program for building industry professionals, addressing the critical credit gap. The program offers higher credit limits and an interest-free period of up to 60 days, enhancing cash flow management. This initiative aims to boost business growth and profitability for architects, interior designers, and contractors.
To promote growth of India’s software product industry as part of the 100-day agenda, the Government of India is providing support to 125 startups through potential accelerators to achieve the target of nurturing 300 startups. The startups in turn get a chance to improve their products and attract funding to expand their businesses.
Speculations about a biopic arose following reports of discussions about adapting Matthew Perry's memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, into a film.
Congress has released its manifesto for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, scheduled in three phases starting September 18, 2024. The NC and Congress have formed a pre-poll alliance, with NC contesting 51 seats and Congress 32. CPI(M) and JKNPP will contest one seat each, with a friendly contest on five seats.
Launched in August 2017, the scheme has delivered a 13.51% compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past five years. In the more recent three-year period, it achieved a 12.88% CAGR. The scheme's performance has been particularly strong in the shorter term, generating 29.26% and 16.88% returns over the last one year and six months, respectively.
Arvind Kejriwal is expected to resign as Delhi Chief Minister, with his successor to be chosen at the Aam Aadmi Party's legislative meeting. The meeting will take place at Kejriwal's residence, and the new leader will stake a claim for the post when Kejriwal meets Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena.
The courtroom drama "The Twelve" returns for a third season. Sam Neill will reprise his role as Brett Colby SC. The show focuses on jurors in a murder trial. Filming has begun in Western Australia.
Technology stocks impacted the S&P 500 and Nasdaq as traders showed caution ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming monetary policy decision. Rate-sensitive chip stocks, including Nvidia and Broadcom, saw declines. Apple also fell due to lower-than-expected demand for its latest iPhone model. Economic data reports are expected throughout the week.
Nibe Limited plans to launch a constellation of 23 military-grade intelligence satellites in India, aiming for 40 in the long term. The satellites will use Optical, Infra-Red, and Synthetic Aperture Radar technology and serve both military and civil applications. Partners include Thales Alenia Space, Larsen and Toubro, AgniKul, and Skyroot.
Through this platform, all the key stakeholders within the entrepreneurial ecosystem, including startups, investors, mentors, service providers, and government bodies can interact with each other to promote the sector's growth.
Israeli strikes on Gaza homes killed at least 18 people, as Hamas vowed to continue its fight. Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant warned of escalating tensions with Hezbollah along the Lebanon border. The conflict has drawn in fighters from across the region, raising fears of a wider war.
Health authorities in Bengaluru have increased surveillance after a 23-year-old student from Kerala died of Nipah virus. The student, who was studying in Bengaluru, returned to Kerala for treatment and later succumbed to the virus. Officials are monitoring primary and secondary contacts, and containment zones have been declared in his village.
Familiarity with emerging technologies such as AI and ML has boosted the earnings of B.Tech graduates. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
"Solo Leveling" season 2 release date is nearing even as "Solo Leveling" movie is set to be released in November.
GAIL and Coal India Limited have floated an Expression of Interest for shortlisting licensors of coal gasification technology for a proposed synthetic natural gas plant in West Bengal. The project, valued at Rs 13,052 crore, aims to use coal from Eastern Coalfields Ltd. The last date for EoI submission is October 15.
Vokkaliga Ministers and MLAs have urged Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to take strong action against BJP MLA Munirathna Naidu for allegedly using obscene language against Vokkaliga women. Naidu, currently in police custody, faces charges of hurling slurs at the SC community and demanding bribes from a municipal contractor. More audio tapes are expected to be released.
Rice stocks were in heavy demand on Monday, with Kohinoor Foods surging 20 per cent, after the government said the USD 950 per tonne minimum export price (MEP) on basmati rice has been removed.
Ryan Wesley Routh has been identified as the man who tried to assassinate Donald Trump in his South Florida Gold Club, according to police authorities. Routh reportedly has a rich criminal history, and police found an AK-47 with a scope alongside other gears in his backpack.
Mercedes Benz plans to locally assemble a second electric vehicle in India, driven by strong demand. The company recently launched the Maybach EQS680 SUV and has received significant bookings. The EQS SUV 580 will be the next model assembled locally, aiming to increase EV penetration in their portfolio.
