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INDIA'S FY25 GDP PROJECTED TO GROW 6.6%, SAYS DELOITTE

Deloitte’s revised growth forecast for the last fiscal year and projections for 2023-24 reflect economic optimism, anticipating India’s GDP growth to reach approximately 6.75 percent in the coming fiscal year amidst geopolitical uncertainties.

TCS CEO Foresees AI Replacing Call Centers

The CEO of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), K Krithivasan, stated that advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) will result in a substantial decrease in the requirement for call centers within a year.

Prez Biden Announces 1 Billion Dollars New Security Assistance For Ukraine

The United States has unveiled a new USD 1 billion aid package for Ukraine, a move swiftly following President Joe Biden's enactment of a national security supplemental into law on Wednesday.

Brace For Pricier Veggies As Heatwave Delays Price Drop: Crisil

Vegetable prices in India are expected to remain elevated in the coming months due to above-normal temperatures until June, according to a report by Crisil.

Credit card spending surges 27% in FY24 (RBI Data)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently released data indicating a significant surge in credit card spends during the financial year 2023-24 (FY24).

STRONG FOREX RESERVES, INDIA CAN COVER IMPORTS FOR 11 MONTHS

India's surge in foreign exchange reserves is fuelled by a notable increase in capital inflows during the fiscal year 2023-24, demonstrating effective management by monetary authorities and boosting the nation's financial resilience amid global economic uncertainties.

One team, chip dream, India's path to semiconductor leader: ICEA

India Cellular & ElectronLics Association (ICEA) has released a report aimed at positioning India as a global leader in semiconductor product design and IP creation.

Hyundai, Kia on track for 1.5 million vehicle output in India by 2025

Hyundai Motor India is gearing up to significantly enhance its production capabilities in the country, aiming to achieve an annual production milestone of one million units by 2025.

Hyundai India plans 5 new EVs by 2030, debuting Electric SUV in 2024

Hyundai Motor India will introduce five new electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030, said the South Korean automaker on Thursday, bringing forward its \"locally tailored\" plans for the sector by two years.

India's development to ease high food inflation: Ashima Goyal

In India, the issue of high food inflation is expected to become \"less severe\" in the future, according to Ashima Goyal, a member of the RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).

RAILWAYS DEVELOPING AMRIT YARD MODEL TO EASE CONGESTION

After Amrit Bharat stations and trains, the Ministry of Railways is now working on the Amrit Yard concept to decongest saturated yards on the railway network

BUSINESS LEADERS URGE PAKISTAN'S PRIME MINISTER SHEHBAZ TO COMMENCE TRADE TALKS WITH INDIA

The bilateral ties nosedived after India abrogated Article 370 of the Constitution, revoking the special status of J&K and bifurcating the State into 2 UTs on 5 August, 2019.

Indian Hotels stock drops 5% after Q4 results; peers surge

The stock price of Indian Hotels plummeted by 5.1 percent to reach a low of Rs 577 during Thursday's intra-day trading session, following the release of the company's Q4 results.

VODAFONE-IDEA 2.0: FPO SIGNALS NEW CHAPTER

The successful completion of the Rs 18,000 crore follow-on public offer (FPO) marks the beginning of Vodafone Idea 2.0, which will stage a \"smart turnaround,\"

282 MILLION PEOPLE EXPERIENCE ACUTE HUNGER IN 2023, GAZA HIT HARDEST BY FAMINE, SAYS UN REPORT

Nearly Tearly 282 million people in 59 countries suffered from acute hunger in 2023, with war-torn Gaza as the territory with the largest number of people facing famine, according to the Global Report on Food Crises released Wednesday.

Tide Report: 47% of Indian women struggle with credit access

According to a report by Tide, a UK-based business financial platform released on Wednesday, 47 percent of women encounter difficulties in obtaining credit.

SHRI HANUMAN JANAM MAHOTSAV CELEBRATED WITH GREAT POMP

Shri Hanuman Janamotsav, organised by the registered Hanuman Bhakt Seva Samiti, was celebrated with great pomp at Marghat Wale Baba Jamuna Bazaar.

'After June 4, Modi ji and his party will not be in power': Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said on Thursday that after June 4, Modi ji and his party will not be in power.

BJP's stand on Constitution paramount, individual remarks secondary: Ashok Chavan

BJP Rajya Sabha member Ashok Chavan has said an individual's opinion does not matter when it comes to narrative about the Constitution and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has clearly stated the statute book will not be changed.

BJP's Murlidhar Mohol files nomination from Pune Lok Sabha constituency

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Murlidhar Mohol on Thursday filed his nomination papers from the Pune Lok Sabha constituency.

SC LAMENTS 'DISMAL' IMPLEMENTATION OF RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, ISSUED DIRECTIONS TO STATES

The Supreme Court in the case Seema Girija And Anr. v. UoI And Ors. observed and has expressed disappointment at the inadequate implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016, RPWD across states.

Chennai Petroleum surges 17% on robust Q4 results, dividend announcement

In Wednesday's intraday Ltrading session, Chennai Petroleum Corporation's stock price surged by 16.5% to reach Rs 1,081.65 per share, marking a new record high on the BSE.

Evidence against Amol Bishnoi discovered, key suspect in Salman Khan firing case

In the case of firing outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan's residence, Mumbai Crime Branch has recovered strong evidence against gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his brother Anmol Bishnoi, and hence, both are the main conspirators and have been made the most wanted accused.

DRI Mumbai seizes 9.67 kg of gold being smuggled from Africa

On a specific intelligence that gold smuggled from Africa through Mumbai International Airport was being processed at a melting facility to remove the foreign markings and was being diverted to the local market, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 9.67 kg of gold in various forms.

SUNETRA PAWAR GETS CLEAN CHIT IN MSCB 'SCAM' CASE; SS (UBT) LEADER TAKES SWIPE AT BJP

Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) gave a clean chit to Sunetra Pawar, wife of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who was named as the ruling NDA's surprise pick for Baramati Lok Sabha constituency, in the Rs 25,000 crore Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank (MSCB) 'scam' case.

Kerala High Court Dismissed PIL Alleging Rajeev Chandrashekhar Filed False Affidavit Ahead Of Lok Sabha Polls: 'Remedy Is Election Petition'

The Kerala High Court in the case Avani Bansal v The Election Commission of India observed and has dismissed the public interest litigation, PIL wherein it alleged that no action has been taken on the complaint stating that a false affidavit has been filed along with the nomination paper by BJP leader and Union Minister Rajeev Chandrashekar.

SUPREME COURT IN PATANJALI CASE: CONCERNED WITH ALL FMCG/DRUGS COMPANIES AFFECTING LIVES OF CHILDREN AND ELDERLY THROUGH MISLEADING ADS

The Supreme Court in the case Indian Medical Association v. Union of India observed and has clarified against Patanjali over publication of misleading advertisements that it was not dealing with Patanjali as a standalone entity; rather, the Court's concern, in public interest, extended to all those FastMoving Consumer Goods, FMCGs or drugs companies which take consumers of their products for a ride through misleading advertisements.

Israel neutralizes rocket launchers in Gaza humanitarian zone

The Israel Defense Forces confirmed that Israeli aircraft targeted Hamas rocket launchers situated in a southern Gaza humanitarian zone overnight. According to the IDF, the launchers were loaded with rockets.

Top 10 women investors shaping Indian startups in 2024-25

International Girls in ICT Day 2024 is being commemorated worldwide on April 25th this year. Despite women currently occupying 40% of high-skill positions globally, their involvement in ICT-related sectors remains limited.

RBI'S NEW MASTER DIRECTION ON ARCS EFFECTIVE APRIL 24

The central bank said that the regulation would be effective from April 24, 2024