Weekly Dollar gain hinges on US Rates, Yen's volatility

The dollar held steady on Friday, poised to snap a two-week losing run, as US labour and manufacturing data kept traders pondering on the timing and magnitude of the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts this year.

Delhi-NCR housing boom, over 23,000 new units launched in H1, Gurugram leads charge

The Delhi NCR housing market has witnessed a remarkable surge in the first half of 2024, with a record 23,265 housing units launched, surpassing the total annual launches of 2023.

Asian markets tumble as tech sell-off spreads

Asian shares are poised to end the week on a dismal note, with the MSCI’s broadest index of AsiaPacific shares outside Japan plummeting 1.56% and heading for its worst week in three months with a nearly 3% loss.

CCI APPROVES ACQUISITIONS OF ARJAS STEEL AND SUVEN PHARMACEUTICAL

CCI approves SMIORE's expansion into steel products and Platinum Poppy's indirect investment in Suven Pharmaceuticals, granting ADIA a stake.

Indian stocks soar to record highs, Sensex tops 81,000 for the first time

Indian stock indices scaled new heights on Thursday, with the Sensex breaching the remarkable 81,000 milestone for the very first time, buoyed by a wave of positivity sweeping through the markets.

AIR INDIA PARTNERS WITH THE BICESTER COLLECTION TO OFFER SHOPPING AND DINING EXPERIENCES

As part of its Flying Returns loyalty program, Air India has partnered with The Bicester Collection, a designer outlet shopping center on the outskirts of Bicester, to offer customers reward points on shopping and dining experiences at The Bicester Collection’s nine open-air luxury shopping Villages in Western Europe, Air India said in a press release.

ADB APPROVES USD 240.5 MN LOAN FOR ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEMS IN INDIA

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a loan of USD 240.5 million to finance rooftop solar systems in India, aiding the government’s efforts to expand energy access through renewable energy.

Mumbai experiences heavy spells of rain; several parts of city waterlogged

Mumbai has been experiencing a heavy downpour since Thursday morning, with many parts of the city getting waterlogged, causing traffic congestion.

EC ALLOWS SHIV SENA (UBT) PARTY TO ACCEPT PUBLIC CONTRIBUTIONS AHEAD OF POLLS

The Election Commission of India on Thursday accepted the demand raised by the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) party to accept public contributions in view of the upcoming assembly elections in Maharashtra.

Reservation for transgender persons: Supreme Court seeks responses from 3 states, 5 UTS

The Supreme Court in the case Kamlesh and Ors v. Niten Chandra and Ors observed and has sought responses from various States and Union Territories with regards to compliance with the directions given in the landmark case of NALSA v. Union Of India for devising mechanisms to give the benefit of affirmative action to the Transgender community in India.

ASSAM GIVES NOD TO REPEAL ASSAM OLD MUSLIM MARRIAGES, DIVORCE LAW

Assam state cabinet has given approval to Assam Repealing Bill 2024 to bring parity in registration of marriage and divorce.

Rentkar deploys 1000+ Electric Scooters, suggests to switch for Zero Commitment

Rentkar plans to deploy 1,000 electric scooters in the market and advocates because one should switch to their zero-commitment, easy-service, and competitive EMI rental models for everyday use.

Kiara Advani Spills the Secret Sauce of Celebrity Brand Endorsements

In a rare glimpse into the world of high-stakes celebrity branding, Bollywood powerhouse Kiara Advani pulled back the curtain on her USD 66 million brand empire at the Brand World Summit 2024.

TATA POWER, NHPC PARTNER FOR ROOFTOP SOLAR PROJECTS

NHPC and TPREL partner to install rooftop solar panels on government buildings, aiming to boost clean energy use in India

Luxury home sales in top Indian cities jump 27%

India’s luxury housing market witnessed a significant surge in the first half of 2024, with sales jumping 27% yearon-year according to a report by CBRE South Asia, a real estate consulting firm.

Justdial Q1 FY25, 13.6% and 69.3% YoY growth in revenue and net profit

Justdial, India’s leading local search engine, has reported its highest-ever financial results, showcasing exceptional growth and robust financial health in the first quarter of FY25.

Arunachal CM urges aviation ministry to boost Itanagar flight connectivity

In a bid to enhance the quality of life, tourism, and commerce in Arunachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Pema Khandu has appealed to the Union Civil Aviation Ministry to increase flight connectivity to and from the state’s Donyi Polo Airport in Itanagar.

ADB ups developing Asia growth forecast to 5.0%, India remains fastest-growing

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently released its updated Asian Development Outlook, painting a picture of accelerating economic growth in the region.

AADHAAR, EKYC AND OTHER DIGITAL SOLUTIONS DRIVE FINANCIAL INCLUSION FOR MSMES (ICRIER-ADBI)

A 2023 ICRIER survey shows that 70% of Indian MSMEs rely primarily on owner-contributed capital, with only 20% using bank loans as their main financing source

Sharad Pawar blames deterioration in administrative set-up on IAS Puja issue

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Friday blamed the administrative set-up for the trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar controversy and said that earlier, there was a dialogue with the administration, but nowadays only directions are given.

Titan Smart Elevates in the Category with their High Performance GPS Smartwatch

Titan Smart Wearables is revolutionizing performance smartwatches with the all-new Titan Celestor.

Bajaj Markets Simplifies Credit Monitoring with Free CIBIL Score Check

Bajaj Markets offers an easy and convenient way for individuals to monitor their credit health through a free CIBIL score check.

Good harvests and rising incomes fuel optimism

Dun & Bradstreet, a global leader in business decisioning data and analytics, has released its Composite Business Optimism Index for the third quarter of 2024, showcasing a notable increase to 78.9, marking a 3.9% rise from the previous quarter.

Madhu Khanna and DAG bag the prestigious Oxford Bookstore Art Book Prize 2024 for the book TANTRA ON THE EDGE

The prestigious Oxford Bookstore Art Book Prize announced ‘Tantra on the Edge - Inspirations and Experiments in Twentieth-Century Indian Art’ by art historian Madhu Khanna, published by DAG, as the winner of its second edition.

NCP LEADERS RETURN TO SHARAD PAWAR FACTION AFTER RESIGNING FROM AJIT PAWAR CAMP

Several Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leaders and corporators returned to the Sharad Pawar camp a day after resigning from the Ajit Pawar faction on Wednesday.

RAJASTHAN HIGH COURT: TRIAL OR INVESTIGATION FOR FIR LODGED BEFORE ENFORCEMENT OF NEW CRIMINAL LAWS TO BE GOVERNED BY CRPC, NOT BNSS

The Rajasthan High Court in the case Krishna Joshi v State of Rajasthan & Ors. observed and has ruled that where an FIR was registered under Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, CrPC prior to July 1, 2023, it would amount to a pending enquiry or investigation within Section 531(2) (a) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, BNSS.

ONLY 57.44 PC B.E. AND B.TECH. GRADUATES EMPLOYABLE IN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Only 57.44 per cent of B.E. and B.Tech. graduates in India are employable in the automotive industry, according to a study by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), which recommended curriculum revisions in colleges.

CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OBSERVES TRAFFIC GROWTH OF 7% IN Q1FY2024-25

Around 3.7 million people travelled internationally and 9.7 million on domestic routes, as per Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL), which operates the CSMIA. In Q1 FY2024-25,

NAREDCO PROPOSES TAX REFORMS IN BUDGET TO BOOST REAL ESTATE SECTOR

NAREDCO proposes increasing the home loan interest deduction limit to Rs 5 lakh and reducing the holding period for long-term capital gains on house property to 12 months to stimulate real estate investments

Fitterfly's "Klik" makes meal tracking a snap with AI for diabetics

Fitterfly, a prominent healthtech company in India, has partnered with Google Cloud to introduce Fitterfly Klik, an innovative AI feature designed to simplify meal tracking for individuals with diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs).