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BRICS SUMMIT 2024: CROSSROAD TO EMERGING GLOBAL ORDER OF EAST-SOUTH ALLIANCE

The 16th meeting of the councils of the head of the Government of BRICS organization is being held in Kazan city of Russia from 22 to 24th October 2024 under the presidency of Russia being the host country.

Adani's Ambuja Cements acquires Orient for Rs 8,100 Cr

Karan Adani, Director of Ambuja Cements, emphasized that the acquisition would improve market share by 2% and enhance operational efficiency through synergies with existing assets.

Gold NBFCs will benefit from potential rate cuts and prices surge: Jefferies

Gold loan growth at the prominent gold NBFC companies is projected to pick up in the third quarter, as per the report.

INDIA'S GDP GROWTH TO SLOW IN 2024-25: IMF

India's GDP is projected to decrease from 8.2% in 2023 to 7% in 2024, and 6.5% in 2025, says IMF.

We need Indicorns instead of Unicorns in hundreds: Kunal Bahl

Bahl, co-founder of AceVector Limited, which is the holding company for Snapdeal, wandered why India is so obsessed with $1 billion company, a yardstick to accord Unicorn status.

"'Oil prices should hopefully come down', says Hardeep Singh Puri

Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas on Tuesday said that there is no shortage of oil in the world and prices will come down soon, answering the question of the recent upswing in crude oil prices.

ADANI ENERGY SOLUTIONS REPORTS 172% SURGE IN Q2 PROFITS, REACHING RS 773 CRORE

\"The company remains focused on timely project commissioning as well as achieving operating efficiencies. The power demand trends in both utilities and new transmission project wins are very encouraging and we are making progress with the installation of smart meters in all our contracts,\" said Kandarp Patel, CEO, Adani Energy Solutions.

Reskilling is key, to become a manufacturing nation: Amitabh Kant

India's G20 Sherpa and former Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Tuesday doubled down that \"reskilling\" of workforce is most important because India can't grow only on the back of services.

Check out the Club Mahindra Members' Reviews to Plan Your Perfect Family Trip

Planning a family vacation can be exciting and daunting, especially when seeking a destination catering to everyone's needs.

Yashobhoomi is biggest exhibition venue I have seen in world: Mark Mobius

Global investor Mark Mobius who is currently on a visit to India has said that state of the art convention centre Yashobhoomi in the national capital's Dwarka in among the biggest exhibition venues he has seen in the world.

LTIMindtree launches 'Al-Smart Underwriter' solution powered by ServiceNow

LTIMindtree [NSE: LTIM, BSE: 540005], a global technology consulting and digital solutions company, announced the launch of 'AI-Smart Underwriter' solution developed in collaboration with ServiceNow to empower underwriters to make more informed, data and AI-driven decisions while driving efficiency through intelligent automation. Through this effort, LTIMindtree will create better experiences and drive value for insurers.

UOB Launches RMB 5 Billion Panda Bond, Largest Ever

UOB has successfully priced an RMB 5.0 billion three-year bond at 2.3 per cent, marking the Bank's first Panda bond since 2019.

ED Attaches Rs 56.86 cr in Properties Linked to Businessman Amit Katyal for Siphoning Funds

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached properties of businessman Amit Katyal, his Krrish Realtech Pvt Ltd, and others worth Rs 56.86 crore in a case linked with siphoning and illegal diversion of plot buyers' money by accepting the same without having any license from directorate of town and country planning (DTCP) in its name.

DELHI MINISTER GOPAL URGES HARYANA, UP, RAJASTHAN TO STOP DIESEL BUSES ENTERING CAPITAL

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has urged neighboring states to ban the entry of diesel buses into the capital to combat rising air pollution levels.

FM SITHARAMAN HIGHLIGHTS INDIA'S INVESTOR-FRIENDLY REFORMS

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted India's investor-friendly reforms and economic opportunities during her address at the New York Stock Exchange.

Deloitte: Indian Economy to Grow 7-7.2% in FY25 on Strong Govt Spending

The Indian economy could grow between 7-7.2 per cent in the current fiscal on strong government spending, and higher manufacturing investments, but a tempered global growth will impact the outlook for the next fiscal, Deloitte India said on Tuesday.

RBI Deputy Governor: Stronger Macro Fundamentals Guard Against Global Risks

Fortifying India's macro-economic fundamentals is the best shield against elevated global uncertainties, a deputy governor of the country's central bank said in New York on Monday.

Zomato Q2: net profit rises to Rs176 cr, falls short of estimates

Indian food and grocery delivery firm Zomato reported a smaller-than-expected rise in second-quarter profit on Tuesday as the company added more new stores, which weighed on margins.

15% rise in respiratory illnesses linked to Delhi air pollution

The air quality in Delhi deteriorates every year before winter due to various reasons including farm fires and pollutants. In the national capital region (NCR), the air quality is said to be severely dangerous for citizens, especially those who suffer from respiratory issues and other life-threatening diseases.

Police tightens security, alerts rail and metro after blast

Delhi Police has beefed up security arrangements in various markets, which are bustling with shoppers during the festival season, and asked the railway and Metro staff to be on high alert following the blast in front of CRPF school in Rohini's Prashant Vihar area, officials said on Monday.

Can't allow sale of firecrackers: High Court

The Delhi High Court on Monday said it cannot allow the sale of firecrackers when there is already \"enough\" pollution in the national capital.

Delhi Police writes to Telegram to probe Khalistan angle in blast, suspect spotted in CCTV

Delhi Police probing a possible Khalistani link in the blast near a CRPF school here on Monday wrote to messaging app Telegram to know the details of a group that claimed responsibility of the explosion, police sources said on Monday.

HIGH COURT SEEKS STATUS REPORT FROM PUNJAB GOVT, FCI ON PLEA TO LIFT LAST SEASON'S PADDY TO CREATE FOR 2024 SEASON'S CROP AMID FARMERS PROTESTS

The Punjab and Haryana High Court in the case Sunpreet Singh v. UOI & Ors. observed and has sought status report from the Punjab Government and Food Corporation of India, FCI wherein the petition is filed seeking directions to lift paddy from storage facility and create space for milled rice for Kharif Marketing Season 2024-2025 in Punjab.

Supreme Court Stayed High Court Judgement Which Refused To Quash Case Against Person for Calling Congress President Kharge 'Ayogya'

The Supreme Court in the case Mithun Chakravarty Devidas Shet versus The State Of Karnataka observed and has stayed the operation of the Karnataka High Court judgment, wherein the court allowed the investigation against a person accused of calling the President of All India Congress Committee, AICC Mallikarjun Kharge as 'Ayogya'.

Supreme Court Issued Notice On Plea Of Deceased Judicial Officer's Wife: Service As Fast Track Judge Not Counted For Pension

The Supreme Court in the case Purnima Prasad Versus The State Of Bihar And Ors observed and has issued notice wherein the petition is filed by a wife who was denied his pensionary and retiral benefits despite over 10 years of total service as a Judicial Officer.

PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT: 'MISFORTUNE' THAT MOTHER OF YOUNG DAUGHTERS WAS DENIED BAIL FOR ALLEGEDLY POSSESSING HEROINE, DRUG MONEY WITHOUT PRIME FACIE EVIDENCE

The Punjab and Haryana High Court in the case Parveen @ Raman v. State of Punjab observed and has granted bail to a mother of three young daughters arrested in August for allegedly possessing merely 12 grams of heroine, and drug money of Rs.10,000 without any prima facie evidence.

THE DEBATE OVER SUB-CLASSIFICATION OF SCs & STs IN INDIA

Critics argue that without a creamy layer filter, the benefits of sub-classification could favor the relatively privileged within sub-categories rather than the most marginalized.

Toxic co-dependency masquerading as true love

Romeo-Juliet, Heer-Ranjha, Sohni-Mahiwal - what is the recurrent theme in all these love stories which have been glorified as the pinnacle of true love? The common thread is that these lovers loved each other so much that they could not live without each other. These tales have been passed down through generations to naive people like us, who start believing in this misconstrued narrative of true love. Add to this, the cinematic tropes of 80's and 90's Bollywood movies, which kept hammering ideas like “sachcha pyar” into vulnerable and often impressionable youth. Shakespeare's genius lies in creating multiple layers of meaning in his works mixing tragedy, comedy and social commentary.

Adar Poonawalla invests Rs 1,000 cr in Dharma Productions

In a significant development for India's entertainment industry, Adar Poonawalla's Serene Productions has entered into a landmark partnership with Karan Johar's Dharma Productions and Dharmatic Entertainment. The collaboration, officially announced on October 21, 2024, involves Serene Productions investing a massive Rs 1,000 crore into Dharma, giving them a 50% ownership stake. The remaining 50% will stay with Johar, marking a pivotal moment for both companies.

RBI: DOMESTIC GROWTH STRONG DESPITE INFLATION

After two months below target, inflation surged in September due to food prices, while festival spending strengthens in smaller towns.