Haryana assembly election campaigning ended with notable party switches. Ashok Tanwar, a former Congress member, returned to the party after supporting BJP. Other key figures also swapped allegiances. The polls witness direct contests between political dynasts, underscoring the ongoing struggle for political legacy in the state.
Three new external members join RBI's MPC amidst differing global central bank stances on interest rates and growth. As growth indicators slow, and inflation remains a concern, the newcomers may shape the debate on balancing monetary policy to ensure economic stability and potential growth.
Prince Harry is on a solo global tour, sparking suspicions about Meghan Markle's absence. While rumors circulate, the couple is working on distinct projects. Harry is committed to philanthropy, while Meghan runs a lifestyle company.
Tension in West Asia over Iran's missile capability impacts markets, yet is mitigated by US stance on proportionate Israeli retaliation and Federal Reserve's moderated rate cuts. Despite volatility driven by China’s stimulus and global economic shocks, Indian equities remain buoyant due to strong domestic investor confidence.
The Supreme Court ruled against caste-based discrimination in prisons, declaring it unconstitutional. It ordered the removal of caste references in jail manuals and tasked the central government with updating the Model Prison Manual 2016 and Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act 2023 to reflect this change within three months.
The Union Cabinet approved schemes PM-RKVY and Krishonnati Yojana to boost farmers' income by allocating ₹1,01,321 crore and passed NMEO-Oilseeds with a ₹10,103 crore budget. It also greenlit the second phase of Chennai Metro Rail project at ₹63,246 crore and productivity bonuses for railway employees.
Prince Harry was seen in a beautiful attire at a recent award ceremony among which the tie of Prince Harry was pretty striking to the eye. After it got noticed, various people all over the world are claiming that Prince Harry is getting his style inspirations from his father King Charles.
India is expected to see an average salary increase of 9.5% in 2024-25, slightly up from 9.3% in 2024. The engineering and manufacturing, retail, and financial sectors are leading with projected increases of 10% and 9.9%. The survey analyzed data from 1,176 companies across over 40 industries.
Aurora enthusiasts are in for a delight as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a geomagnetic storm warning for three days.
C Rangarajan emphasizes the need for stricter fiscal laws to manage deficits and debt, and highlights the importance of boosting investments and improving capital efficiency. He advocates for higher infrastructure investments and better banking practices to support India's economic growth beyond the middle-income threshold.
Banks in India are employing doorstep agents to capture photos and videos of mortgaged assets for auctions on eBKray, a platform that lists and manages NPAs. PSB Alliance, working with 12 public sector banks, enhances data quality and recently partnered with Amazon Web Services for cloud services.
Finding a pillow's cool side brings a cherished, simple joy. Sleeping on a cool pillow provides physical and psychological comfort. It signals the brain for deeper sleep and wider peace, reducing tossing and turning. Maintaining coolness on both sides prolongs this tranquil experience, encouraging better rest over extended periods.
Generative AI is the prime mover of the current wave of technological change and companies leveraging on AI can make remarkable profits up to 20%.
BookMyShow has filed an FIR against ticket scalping for Coldplay's 2025 Mumbai concert. The company is considering cancellation of resold tickets and cooperating with Mumbai Police to investigate unauthorized resale. Despite the ticketing scams, Coldplay's performances will proceed as planned.
Indian mortgage lenders anticipate that new guidelines for the affordable home subsidy plan under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) will plug fund leakages and ensure benefits reach more end-users. The scheme will now offer a reduced total subsidy of ₹1.80 lakh over five years, aiming to curb misuse by builders and brokers.
On Tuesday, the government reconstituted the six-member MPC, appointing three new external members for a four-year term. The new members are Ram Singh, Saugata Bhattacharya and Nagesh Kumar. Singh is director, Delhi School of Economics, Bhattacharya an independent economist, was formerly chief economist at Axis Bank, while Kumar is director and chief executive at the Institute for Studies in Industrial Development, New Delhi.
Adopting a single good practice consistently can lead to significant success, as evidenced by historical and modern heroes like Raja Harishchandra, Karn, Arjun, and Gandhi. A small habit, such as daily walking, can foster additional positive changes, ultimately transforming one's life.
The ongoing Iran-Israel conflict is expected to benefit India's exports of cut and polished diamonds due to a decrease in Israeli shipments. However, rising oil prices may harm the global economy, potentially affecting demand. India's diamond exports were down 20% in the initial months of fiscal 2025.
Small finance banks and microfinance lenders are setting a cap of four live loans per borrower. This is a precautionary step to avoid defaults due to unsecured loan stress. The RBI has already raised concerns about rising delinquency levels and multiple live loans, prompting this move. Utkarsh Small Finance Bank follows this four-loan cap policy.
Coldplay announces their retirement after their 12th studio album, drawing comparisons to The Beatles and Bob Marley. They mention high quality control as the reason. Their 10th album is about to release, but the band assures fans that emotional songs will keep coming until their eventual retirement.
Capri Sports will increase investments in women's sports. It acquired Women's Premier League team UP Warriorz and invested in Rudra Football Club. Plans are in progress to develop women's football with the All India Football Federation, aiming for World Cup qualification. WPL's success has also attracted new female cricket fans.
Ganguly had staged night-long dharna on Wednesday in the premises of Bansdroni Police Station demanding arrest of the excavator driver and the release of a BJP leader, who was arrested in connection with Bansdroni accident case. Though Ganguly was arrested, the driver of the excavator is yet to be arrested.
Broadcom plans to increase hiring and expand its operations in India. The company, which acquired VMware last year, emphasizes India's role in product development and support. Broadcom highlights its contributions to the government and financial sectors, and acknowledges India's growing public sector business as a key area of focus.
Kia India plans to enhance its market presence by launching a new EV and a sub-four metre compact SUV in 2025, aiming to achieve a volume of 430,000 units by 2030. Despite available hybrid technology, policy uncertainties hinder its introduction in India. Sales of EVs have also been softer than expected.
The weighted average lending rate (WALR) of private banks saw a decline of 15 basis points in August after the average rates had seen a rise of 18 basis points in June. For the same August period, public sector banks increased WALR by 5 basis points. The WALR on fresh loans was flat sequentially in August 2024, RBI data showed.
