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HC MOVES DELHI COACHING CENTRE DEATHS INVESTIGATION TO CBI

The Delhi High Court on Friday transferred the probe into the drowning of three civil services aspirants at the basement of a coaching centre here from Delhi Police to the CBI \"to ensure the public has no doubt over the investigation\".

Pappu Yadav demands new policy to ensure no paper leak in future

After the Supreme Court dismissed the demands to cancel the NEET-UG 2024, Lok Sabha MP Pappu Yadav said that NEET-UG should be cancelled and demanded the formation of a new policy that will ensure no exam paper leaks in future.

After MP joins BJP, BJD holds meet to keep flocks together

A day after senior BJD leader and Rajya Sabha MP Mamata Mohanta joining the ruling BJP, the regional party on Friday held a meeting apparently to keep its flocks together.

ATTEMPTS MADE TO HIDE FLAWS OF AGNIPATH SCHEME: JHARKHAND CM

Amid the political controversy surrounding the Agniveer Scheme, retired Army professional Lt. Gen. KJS Dhillon stated that the scheme will receive thorough feedback from the Army.

WORLD BANK FLAGS MIDDLE-INCOME TRAP THREAT FOR INDIA, CHINA, 108 OTHERS

Countries often hit the \"middle-income trap\" at around USD 8,000 GDP per capita, struggling with aging populations, rising protectionism, and the need for energy transition, requiring a balanced strategy of investment, technology infusion, and innovation to achieve high-income status.

Sunny Vinayak Nimhan urges free health check-ups at 36 Karyasamrat camps

India's fifth-largest mobile retail company, SS Mobile, proudly announces its ambitious expansion initiative, Project Vistaar 55 x 55. This project entails opening 55 new retail locations within 55 days across North Maharashtra, South Maharashtra, Vidarbha, Marathwada, and Karnataka. This aggressive growth strategy underscores SS Mobile's commitment to delivering unparalleled access and superior customer experience nationwide.

Air India halts Tel Aviv flights amid middle east crisis

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, Air India announced the suspension of all flight operations to and from Tel Aviv until August 8. The airline released an official statement on social media platform X, explaining the decision and its immediate implementation.

CONTROL ONE UNVEILS ADVANCED PHYSICAL AI AGENT

Control One's innovative AI system transforms slow-moving vehicles into advanced, autonomous agents capable of real-time decision-making and voicecommand operation, revolutionizing warehouse automation.

UPI hits Rs 20 trillion mark again in July 2024

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has demonstrated remarkable growth in recent months, according to the latest data from the National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI). In July 2024, UPI transactions experienced a significant 45% year-on-year increase, continuing its trend of robust expansion.

INTEL MASS LAYOFFS UPTO 15%, DIVIDEND CUT AMID STOCK PLUNGE

Intel is cutting 17,500 jobs and suspending its dividend after forecasting weaker-thanexpected third-quarter revenue and facing intense competition in the AI chip market.

Infosys gets relief: Karnataka withdraws GST notice, focus shifts to DGGI

A day after disclosing the receipt of Goods and Services Tax (GST) notices from state and central authorities, Infosys announced on Thursday that the Karnataka state GST authority has withdrawn its notice. The company must now respond to the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) regarding the issue.

IRDAI fines HDFC Life Rs 2 crore for regulatory lapses

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has levied a substantial penalty of Rs 2 crore on HDFC Life for violating various regulatory provisions.

From Pune Chaiwala to tea tycoon: Navnath Yewale drew inspiration from Modi and McDonald's

Navnath Yewale's desk is adorned with a gold jaguar and a statue of Shivaji, symbols of his rise from a humble chaiwala to a tea tycoon. His shelves brim with awards for his business acumen and philanthropy.

ED'S FIRST LADAKH RAID TARGETS CRYPTO FRAUDSTERS, RS 7 CRORE SIPHONED OFF

Mir and Choudhary's cryptocurrency syndicate, \"Emollient Coin Limited,\" defrauded investors of Rs 7.36 crore by promising high returns and using a multi-level referral scheme.

Woman and child drown in Ghazipur, 12-yr-old electrocuted in Bindapur

A woman and her three year-old son drowned in a waterlogged drain in the Ghazipur area of East Delhi, while a 12-year-old boy died of electrocution in the Bindapur area on Wednesday as heavy rains lashed parts of the national capital.

COACHING CENTRE DEATHS: COURT GRANTS BAIL TO ACCUSED SUV DRIVER

He was accused of driving recklessly, causing water to flood the basement

Over 2.1 lakh Indians renounced Indian citizenship in 2023: Govt

More than 2.16 lakh Indians renounced their citizenship in 2023, the government informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.

INCENTIVES TO INTEL INFORMERS INCREASED

The ministry of Home Affairs has increased the amount of money that the director generals of paramilitary forces and other intelligence agencies can offer to informers and interpreters in operational areas.

INDIA, VIETNAMPLEDGETOSTRENGTHEN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

Pham Minh Chinh highlighted the transformative impact of technology on global operations and commended India’s crucial role in combating COVID-19, while calling for international solidarity to address severe security challenges in the Asia Indo-Pacific region

Government to expand price monitoring to 16 more commodities from August 1

Government Expands Price Monitoring to 38 Commodities On August 1, 2024, the Indian government announced a significant expansion in its price monitoring efforts, adding 16 new commodities to the existing list.

Credit growth slows, gold loans boom, credit card debt mounts

As of June 30, 2024, India’s overall non-food credit growth experienced a decline, falling to 13.9% with a total of Rs 163.46 lakh crore, down from 16.3% a year earlier.

SOUTH INDIANS EMBRACE GOLD, STOCKS AMID FD DECLINE

The survey reveals a shift in South Indian investment preferences from traditional gold to stock market investments, driven by increased financial literacy and higher disposable incomes

Ransomware cripples hundreds of Indian banks

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) reported on Wednesday that C-Edge Technologies Ltd, a technology service provider primarily serving cooperative banks and regional rural banks (RRBs), has likely been affected by a ransomware attack.

INFOSYS DISPUTES RS 32,403 CRORE GST DEMAND

Infosys argues that GST should not apply to overseas branch expenses, citing a recent regulatory circular, and asserts compliance with all GST regulations, including settling dues

Adani Enterprises to demerge food FMCG unit, posts strong Q1 profit

The board of directors of Adani Enterprises has approved the demerger of its food FMCG business to Adani Wilmar Limited, alongside a strategic investment in Adani Commodities LLP.

ITIs get budget boost: Centre, States must join forces for job creation

In her July 23 speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prioritized “employment and skilling” second only to agriculture in the Union Budget, marking a significant shift by focusing on upgrading Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and job creation schemes.

How the budget turned a Modi supporter into a critic battling 'BJP Trolls'

In February, D. Muthukrishnan, a certified financial planner (CFL) and staunch supporter of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP, posted on ‘X’ about his political aspirations.

RBI seeks to replace SMS OTP with newer authentication methods

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled a draft framework introducing alternative authentication mechanisms to complement the existing SMS-based One-Time Password (OTP) system for digital payment transactions.

INDIAN MAP MARKET HEATS UP AS GOOGLE TAKES ON LOCAL CHALLENGERS

The digital maps market in India is witnessing a fierce competition among Google Maps, MapMyIndia, and Ola Maps, each trying to outmanoeuvre the others to gain control of the lucrative digital mapping and navigation market in the country

Adani energy secures $1 billion through QIP

Adani Energy Solutions, the power transmission arm of the Adani Group, has successfully raised $1 billion (over Rs 8,300 crore) through a qualified institutional placement (QIP) issue.