UN CALLS FOR $2.8 BILLION TO ASSIST 3 MILLION PALESTINIANS IN NEED OF FOOD AND AID

The Israeli offensive in Gaza aimed at destroying Hamas has caused widespread devastation and killed over 33,800 people, according to local health officials.

Indian spending rises on Mutual Funds, Insurance, Trading: Razorpay

Payments towards mutual fund investments, insurance, and trading have seen a massive jump in the just concluded financial year 2023-24, found payments solution provider Razorpay in an analysis.

HUGE DISCOUNTS ON ACS, REFRIGERATORS, COOLERS & FANSP: FLIPKART ANNUAL SALE

Flipkart on Tuesday announced its annual week-long summer sale starting from April 17 to April 23, 2024, offering a wide selection of cooling

Vodafone Idea raises Rs 5,400 crore from GQG partners & others

Telecom company Vodafone Idea has allotted 4.9 billion shares to anchor investors at Rs 11 apiece the top end of the price band - to raise Rs 5,400 crore.

Bharti Airtel's 5G customer base in Tamil Nadu crosses 5.9 million

Bharti Airtel has achieved Badev a significant milestone by successfully deploying 5G services across Tamil Nadu, experiencing a surge in 5G users over the past six months.

MODI 3.0 UNVEILS AMBITIOUS RAILWAY INVESTMENT PLAN OF RS 10-12 LAKH CRORE

The plan introduces a revamped ticket refund scheme ensuring refunds within 24 hours, streamlining the process and improving customer satisfaction.

Made in India bullet train, development begins, speeds to top 250 km/h

India has embarked on the development of an indigenous bullet train project, poised to revolutionize the country's rail network with speeds surpassing 250 kilometers per hour (km/h).

Industry for streamlining listing process for SMEs on bourses, quicker fund raising

Ameri midst India's equity market Lemerging as the 5th largest globally by market capitalisation with exponential increase in retail investor participation, Indian industry has called for stimulating growth in small and medium enterprises (SME) capital markets by reducing the time it takes for SMEs to raise funds and streamlining the listing process on stock exchanges for SMEs.

Global growth at 2.6 %, India's strong public investment outlays, services beneficial

India was one of the 'large gear China, Indonesia, the Russian Federation, the United States, among others - which escaped the financial trouble that loomed earlier in the year 2023 thus emerging as a stakeholder in the world economic growth of 2.7 per cent, just 0.2 percentage point more than the threshold of 2.5 per cent that is often associated with a global recessionary phase.

Ola Electric slashes entry-level e-scooter prices by up to Rs 10,000

Ola Electric has announced a significant reduction in the price of its entry-level electric scooter, the S1 X, as part of its strategy to bolster its market presence and enhance competitiveness.

Raghuram Rajan urges India to harness demographic dividends and prioritize job creation

Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan has underscored India’s failure to fully leverage its demographic dividends, emphasizing the critical need to enhance human capital and skill sets.

TELEGRAM ON TRACK FOR 1 BILLION USERS, FOUNDER PREDICTS MASSIVE GROWTH

Durov, Telegram’s sole owner, emphasized the app’s impressive growth, boasting 900 million active users anda versatile platform for seamless communication

Samsung Reclaims Smartphone Crown As Apple Shipments Slide

According to data from the International Data Corporation (IDC), smartphone shipments worldwide experienced a decline of 7.8% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24), amounting to 289.4 million units.

Microsoft Invests $1.5 Bn In UAE's G42 AI Firm, Secures Minority Stake

Announced yesterday 15 April), the deal will give Microsoft a minority stake in the company that is currently the leading AI firm in the United Arab Emirates UAE)

Interest Rate Cuts Off Table For FY24-25: Morgan Stanley

Analysts at Morgan Stanley stated on Tuesday that interest rate cuts in India for fiscal year 2024/25 are no longer under consideration, citing the shift in the Federal Reserve's policy trajectory and robust growth in the South Asian nation.

Elon Musk: New X Users May Face Annual Posting Fee

Elon Musk revealed that new users could face fees for posting content on the social platform X (previously known as Twitter).

Google Plans Second-Gen Foldable Device In Pixel 9 Series

As per Report Google is gearing up to introduce its next-generation foldable smartphone within the Pixel 9 series.

Centre Aims For Quality Boost In CGHS Hospitals

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has initiated a five-year partnership with the Quality Council of India (QCI) to enhance the Central Government Health Services (CGHS) system, addressing various challenges such as consistent evaluation and quality monitoring.

YouTube expands crackdown on Ad-blocking Mobile Apps

Following its crackdown on ad-blocking browser extensions, YouTube has extended its enforcement efforts to third-party adblocking applications.

Shiv Sena may contest Thane, Palghar seats in Maharashtra: Party sources

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena is likely to contest the Thane and Palghar Lok Sabha seats in the state, amid its tussle with the local BJP leaders who have staked claim over these two seats.

Flaming torch' will reduce autocratic regime to ashes: Uddhav attacks BJP govt

In a veiled attack on the BJP-led central government, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said his party's 'flaming torch' election symbol will reduce to ashes the autocratic regime in the country.

What Allahabad High Court Held On Operation Of Industrial Disputes Act, Delegation Of Power By State Govt: Working Journalists Act

The Allahabad High Court in the case The Indian Express Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India observed and has held that 1955 Act is a special act governing the conditions of work for newspaper employees which includes working journalists and non-working journalists and will have overriding effect over the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.

Punjab and Haryana High Court Expressed Concern, seeks UT's Response: Wild Cannabis Plants Openly growing In Chandigarh?

The Punjab and Haryana High Court in the case Aman Singh v. State of Punjab observed and has noted the allegations that cannabis plants have grown wildly in public places in Chandigarh.

INDIA LIMITS EXPORT OF ESSENTIAL GOODS TO MALDIVES THROUGH DESIGNATED PORTS

The DGFT notification restricts essential commodities export to the Maldives to four designated customs stations, emphasizing India’s control over goods flow amid diplomatic tensions

SENIOR CITIZEN DEPOSITS SKYROCKET 150% TO RS 34 LAKH CR IN 6 YEARS

This represents a remarkable 81% increase in account numbers and a staggering 150% jump in total deposits compared to 2018

India travel industry set to soar, revenue nears $24 billion in 2024

India's travel and tourism market is on track to reach a revenue of USD 23.72 billion in 2024, with an estimated annual growth rate of 9.62% according to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF).

FITCH RATINGS AFFIRMS STABLE OUTLOOK FOR PSU BANKS, CITES INDIA'S GROWTH, RESILIENCE

Funding remains a strength for PNB as customer deposits constituted about 91 per cent of total funding in 9MFY24 by our estimates, driven by high depositor confidence due to the bank’s close state linkages.

2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift Prepares For Launch In May

The all-new fourth-generation Maruti Suzuki Swift is all set to be released next month.

The Mahindra Group announces Rs 1,200 cr investment

Mahindra Susten on Monday said it will foray into the hybrid renewable energy segment by setting up a Rs 1,200-crore 150-megawatt solar wind energy project in Maharashtra.

Farmer compelled to remove 300 sweet lime trees due to water scarcity

A farmer in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar was forced to cut down 300 sweet lime trees amid an acute water shortage in the drought-prone Marathwada region.