ASSEMBLY-ELECTION
Jammu and Kashmir polls: BJP releases 4th list, fields party chief Ravinder Raina from Nowshera
With this fresh list, the party has so far named 51 candidates, including 14 for the Kashmir Valley, where the BJP is yet to open its account in assembly elections.
BUSINESS
Air India to soon introduce Wi-Fi on board flights
According to the airline, it will be introducing on board Wi-Fi soon, starting with the A350 on the Delhi-London Heathrow route
BUSINESS
Rupee falls 7 paise to 83.92 against US dollar on weak macro data
Easing crude oil prices and weakness of the American currency in the overseas market supported the local unit and restricted further slide.
BUSINESS
Vedanta commits Rs 1 lakh crore investment in Rajasthan
The investment will include a large scale renewable power initiative as well, she added
BUSINESS
Rose Valley Ponzi scheme: ED facilitates restitution of Rs 19 cr to defrauded investors
This release of Rs 19.40 crore marks a pivotal step towards further restitution of additional properties, as outlined in the second charge sheet
POLITICS
Kolkata rape-murder case: VP Jagdeep Dhankhar condemns incident, calls for strong punishment
Dhankhar's tenure as the West Bengal Governor had been marked with tumultuous relationship with the ruling Trinamool Congress
BUSINESS
Govt removes sugar diversion cap for ethanol production, allows distilleries to participate in rice auctions
The cap has been removed on sugar diversion for ethanol production for ESY (Ethanol Supply Year) 2024-25
BUSINESS
LIC hands over Rs 3,662 crore dividend cheque to govt
On May 27, after the country’s largest insurer declared an interim dividend of Rs 6 per share
BUSINESS
Taking a cue: Eicher to incentivise customers scrapping old vehicles for new ones
Buyers of new vehicles holding a valid 'Certificate of Deposit' from any recognised scrappage center can receive incentives ranging between 1.25 percent to three percent of the base vehicle cost of a vehicle with payload or seat capacity equivalent to the scrapped unit
BUSINESS
Lupin launches generic cancer drug in US
The company's product is a generic version of Baxter Healthcare Corporation's Doxil
BUSINESS
TCS extends technology partnership with global fashion retailer Primark
TCS will help transform Primark’s technology operations to support the retailer’s ambitious plans for global growth
BUSINESS
YES Bank inks pact with Newtap Finance on financing solutions for affluent customers on CRED
Dreamplug Technologies Private Limited (DTPL), which operates CRED, will serve as the Lending Service Provider (LSP) for YES BANK and Newtap Finance in this partnership
BUSINESS
Rupee falls 5 paise to close at 83.92 against US dollar
Forex traders said the rupee is likely to remain within a narrow range as the RBI has been actively intervening in the market, consistently absorbing inflows
BUSINESS
India-Oman free trade pact talks at advanced stage: Official
The pact, is expected to boost Indian exports to the west Asian country by eliminating duties, especially on petroleum products, textiles, electronics, pharmaceuticals, machinery, and iron and steel
WORLD
PM Modi, US President Biden discuss Ukraine, Bangladesh among other issues
During the telephonic conversation, Modi stressed on India’s full support for early return of peace and stability in Ukraine, while seeking quick restoration of normalcy and ensuring the safety and security of minorities, especially Hindus, in Bangladesh
BUSINESS
Medi Assist to acquire Paramount Health from Fairfax Asia, Nayan Shah and family at Rs 312 cr enterprise value
The acquisition represents one of the largest TPA deals in India, with an enterprise value of Rs 311.8 crore, subject to regulatory (Irdai) approvals
BUSINESS
Infosys 2022-batch onboarding delays: Dates changed but everyone with offer will join, says CEO
On August 20, Moneycontrol reported that nearly 2,000 freshers who were offered positions by Infosys in 2022 but have yet to be onboarded, according to individuals affected by the delay
BUSINESS
Nvidia Q2 sales likely to double, even a slight miss may hurt shares
A beat or a miss on Wall Street expectations could either stoke or shatter an AI rally on Thursday, a day after Nvidia reports earnings for the May-July period.
BUSINESS
Solvent Extractors body urges govt to reconsider decision to extend de-oiled rice bran exports ban
The industry body argues that the continued restriction is causing severe underutilisation of processing plants, particularly in eastern India.
BUSINESS
Govt plans to review decades-old sugar production, pricing norms
The ministry said that there is a need to review the Sugar (Control) Order of 1966 due to the technological advancements in the production process.
WORLD
BHISHM Cubes: An in-depth look into the gift from PM Modi to Ukraine
BHISHM Cubes contain essential medicines and equipment designed to provide medical care for emergency situations.
BUSINESS
Navi Finserv names ex-RBI Executive Director Anil Kumar Misra as non-exec chairman
Sachin Bansal will continue as its CEO, the non-banking financial services company said in a press release.
BUSINESS
KEC International gets new orders totalling Rs 1,079 crore
The orders in the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) and Cables businesses, span across India, Middle East and Americas
CURRENCY
Rupee rises 4 paise to close at 83.89 against US dollar, Powell speech in focus
Weak US Dollar, foreign fund inflows and a positive tone in the domestic markets supported the rupee. However, overnight gains in crude oil prices capped sharp gains.
