BJP leader Pratul Shah Deo said, "We are fully prepared as the elections here were due and Assembly's term was ending on January 5, so the elections had to be held before that. Jharkhand Mukti Morcha has panicked so much that it officially posted that it is a murder of democracy and they are holding elections before time."
Doctors at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education held a 12-hour hunger strike, demanding justice for a colleague who was raped and murdered in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College. They criticize the state government's inaction despite ongoing protests and call for immediate safety measures and justice.
A total of 1,979 shares changed hands on the counter till time (IST).
Gold prices increased by Rs 14,000 per 10 gm this Dussehra, leading to a 10% drop in consumption. Consumers favoured gold jewellery over coins and bars. There was also a 10% rise in demand for diamond-studded jewelry. Despite the drop in volume, jewellers are pleased due to higher revenue from increased prices.
A Hyderabad-based man visiting his parents in Malad East for Navratri was beaten to death by a mob in a road rage incident. He and his wife were confronted by an autorickshaw driver and his associates. The man was attacked in front of his parents and later died in the hospital. Nine people have been arrested.
Promoter pledges in eight Nifty500 companies, including Adani Ports and Hindustan Zinc, reduced in Q2 FY25. Max Financial Services saw the largest decrease with a drop from 72.6% to 0.1%. Other notable declines included Happiest Minds Technologies and Apollo Hospitals Enterprise. This indicates possible improvements in financial health or reduced need for collateralized loans.
Promoters held 62.55 per cent stake in the company as of 30-Sep-2024, while FII and DII ownership stood at 10.39 per cent and 9.24 per cent, respectively.
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has initiated a capital expenditure cycle of $3.6 billion on equipment from Ericsson, Nokia, and Samsung following a successful Rs 18,000 crore fundraise. Kumar Mangalam Birla highlighted the focus on controlling spam calls and fraud protection, emphasizing the government's push for expanded digital infrastructure.
India aims to be a global leader in 6G technology, following significant progress in 5G and 4G. Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia highlighted this ambition at the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly. India seeks to contribute 10% of 6G patents and is enhancing infrastructure and policy to meet these goals, bolstered by the Bharatnet programme.
A total of 17,898 shares changed hands on the counter till time (IST).
Brokerage firms including ICICI Securities, JPMorgan, and Emkay project a 12-25% upside for Jana Small Finance Bank, L&T, Vedanta, and NALCO. Analysts highlight these companies' growth potentials through strategic transformations, market positioning, and robust earnings, particularly in banking, infrastructure, and metals & mining sectors.
Promoters held 38.12 per cent stake in the company as of 30-Jun-2024, while FII and DII ownership stood at 27.19 per cent and 13.71 per cent, respectively.
Shares of Va Tech Wabag rose 4.4% to a new 52-week high of Rs 1,743.8 on Tuesday after the company secured a Rs 1,000 crore order for a 100 MLD Sea Water Desalination Plant from Indosol Solar Private Limited for their solar PV manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh. The order encompasses the engineering procurement (EP) scope, which includes design, engineering, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the desalination plant.
India and Canada have expelled top diplomats over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Canada accuses India of involvement in the assassination, which India denies. Diplomatic tensions are high, with both countries making serious allegations and showing no signs of de-escalation. The dispute has strained bilateral ties significantly.
Bengaluru City officials have announced special traffic arrangements from October 16-20, 2024, to manage congestion around M. Chinnaswamy Stadium for the India vs New Zealand Test match. Restrictions will apply from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM along several key roads, with designated parking and pick-up/drop-off zones established. Persistent rain is expected throughout the event.
A total of 41,095 shares changed hands on the counter till 11:46AM (IST).
Sunit Mittal of BHarti Airtel advocated that satellite companies should purchase spectrum and pay license fees like telecom operators, emphasizing a level-playing field in the satellite-terrestrial spectrum debate. Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea support auctioning satellite spectrum while Bharti's Eutelsat OneWeb prefers administrative allocation.
Controlling sugar cravings after meals can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can reduce the urge to reach for sweets.
On the technical charts, the 200-day moving average of the stock stood at Rs 2426.09.
Facing declining approval ratings, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is engaging the influential Sikh community by taking a confrontational stance towards India. Amid pressing domestic issues, Trudeau remains under pressure from both opposition parties and internal dissent, intensifying diplomatic tensions with India over Khalistani extremism.
Global smartphone shipments increased by 5% in Q3 2024, driven by demand in emerging economies and replacement cycles in North America, China, and Europe. Apple recorded its highest third-quarter shipments, fueled by older model sales, while Samsung narrowly maintained its lead. Xiaomi held a 14% market share.
The National Testing Agency has announced the Joint CSIR UGC NET Result 2024. The result and category-wise cut-off marks are available on the official website csirhrdg.res.in. Candidates can check their results, which include their roll number and rank. For Ph.D. admissions, the NET score will be valid for one year and carry 70 per cent weightage.
