IMF CHIEF TELLS CASH-STRAPPED PAK TO 'TAX THE RICH PROTECT THE POOR'

IMF chief Georgieva said that it is in the interest of the people of Pakistan that the nation revitalises its economy and addresses some of the shortcomings” of the past

Nvidia CEO sees India as key AI market amid China risks

Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang visited four cities on a five-day trip to India earlier this month, dined with tech leaders and researchers, snapped a lot of selfies, and had a one-on-one discussion about the AI industry with Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Vedanta in talks for $1B debt repayment with PE funds

Vedanta Resources is reportedly in advanced talks to syndicate a $1 billion short-term loan with international private credit funds such Cerberus Capital, Bain Capital, Ares SSG Capital, and Davidson Kempner

Air India Flight safety Chief suspended by DGCA for one month

Rajeev Gupta, the head of flight safety for Tata Group-owned Air India, has been suspended for one month, the aviation authority DGCA announced on Thursday

Low rates drive shift to physical assets: SBI Research

A low-interest rate environment in India during the pandemic caused a “paradigm shift” of household savings from financial to physical assets

MG MOTOR INDIA EYES SECOND PLANT IN COUNTRY

Chinese car maker MG Motor India is exploring the possibility of setting ae a second planti in me country

Boeing India to open 43 acre complex

The complex will serve as a centre for research, technology development, and innovation in the aerospace and defense industries

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin criticizes the Centre's zero cut-off policy

DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has strongly criticized the Centre for its decision to implement a zero NEET (National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test) PG cutoff for postgraduate medical admissions

Indian employers rethink benefits to attract and retain talent

Indian employers are navigating a competitive talent landscape and rising operational costs, making them prioritize these challenges in their employee benefit strategy, according to a survey conducted by global advisory and solutions company WTW

Indian soybean production expected to decrease this year

India’s soybean production is expected to drop as patchy monsoon rains in August stunted the crop in some key growing areas, industry officials and farmers said on Thursday

Indian medical grads can practice in US, Oz, Canada

Indian medical graduates have achieved a significant milestone as the National Medical Commission (NMC) secured recognition status from the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) for a duration of 10 years

FARM, RURAL INFLATION EASES MARGINALLY

The increase in the index showed regional variations, with 20 states experiencing a rise e of to 19 points for the AL category

Have been vocal for women's quota since I was MP: Bihar CM

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday asserted that he was in support of women's reservation in Parliament and state assemblies though there must be provisions for adequate representation of SCS, STS, OBCs and EBCs.

Aditya L1 takes STEPS to collect info on energetic particles

After India’s solar mission Aditya L1 began its journey towards Lagrange point 1 following a key manoeuvre, it has started studying energetic particles in the solar wind from space, and will continue to do so for the rest of its life, a senior astrophysicist said.

'Sanatana should be abolished only to abolish untouchability'

Amid a simmering controversy over his remarks against Sanatana Dharma, DMK leader and Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has once again justified his call, stating that eliminating Sanatana will also lead to destroying untouchability.

CONGRESS IS NOWHERE IN POLL RACE IN MP: CM CHOUHAN

CM Chouhan made these remarks as the BJP initiated the 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra' on 3 Sept to connect with voters, while the Cong commenced the Jan Akrosh Yatra,' claming there was public anger against the present saffron regime.

PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT GRANTED BAIL: HIGHLY IMPORTABLE THAT MOTHER WOULD MURDER OWN DAUGHTER FOR RS. 90K

The Punjab And Haryana High Court in the case observed and has granted bail to the woman who is being accused of allegedly killing her 9-year-old daughter in pursuit of her life insurance policy observing that it is highly improbable that a mother would kill her own daughter for an amount of Rs. 90,000.

Oz expresses concern over Trudeau's allegations against India

Australia has expressed unease over Canada’s claims regarding India’s role in the assassination of a Sikh separatist leader, deeming the allegations as worrisome.

Staqu's AI supports retail decision making: CEO Atul Rai

Staqu Technologies is now offering retailers and manufacturers, from Adani Power to WeWork, insights into real-time occupancy, effective queue management, and footfall analytics.

India achieves 1 mn EV sales in 2023, data reveals

In India, sales of electric vehicles (EVs) surpassed the one million mark in less than nine months in 2023, whereas in 2022 it took a full year.

Asus GM: Double digit investment growth in India

Taiwanese PC manufacturer Asus is planning to increase its investments in India as the country's personal computer (PC) sector has started to show signs of revival.

Apoorva Mehta exits Instacart with $1.1bn Post-IPO

Mehta resigned as the company's CEO and gave up his executive chairmanship of the board as part of the IPO process. Current CEO Fidji Simo, a former Meta Platforms employee, took over.

TOTALENERGIES $300 MN INVESTMENT IN ADANI GREEN ENERGY JV

The first open transaction will be made by TotalEnergies SE's $300 million investment in projects created by Adani Green Energy Ltd

Bengal biz summit to focus on MSME sector: Mamata

The CM of West Bengal, announced that the upcoming Bengal Business Summit will focus on the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector.

'Centre to link 28 more mandis to eNAM'

The government will Th integrate 28 additional new wholesale mandis (market yards) with the online trading platform eNAM, taking the total count to 1,389 in the country, Agriculture Secretary Manoj Ahuja said.

2 lakh youth to receive Rs 2 lakh each in Assam

The government of Assam, a state in north eastern India, has announced a new scheme that provide financial assistance to two lakh (200,000) youth each to youth for their selfe-mployment, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma told. Under this scheme, each eligible youth will receive Rs 2 lakh as a one-time grant.

CM CHOUHAN STARTS 'KRISHAK MITRA YOJANA'

Under this scheme, only 50% of the electricity infra development cost will have to be spent by the farmer or group of farmers, and the remaining 50% will be borne by the government.

Led by festival season, apparel retailers to grow 7-8%

The Indian brick-and-mortar apparel retail sector is expected to see a growth in revenue of 7-8% this year, largely driven by the festive and marriage seasons, according to CRISIL, a leading ratings agency.

Women's turnout boosts fight for representation

In general elections in India, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is making significant strides to secure the female votebank by fulfilling its promise of providing 33 percent women's reservation in Parliament and legislative bodies.

Demand for tech and innovation workers to grow

Companies are increasing their hiring efforts for Global Capability Centres (GCCs) as they pivot towards technology and innovation-driven initiatives, according to a study conducted by talent solutions provider Ciel Group. The study highlights a rising demand for specialized digital and machine learning skills within GCCs.