Kolkata residents stare at difficult days as workforce leaves city to vote
Polling will take place in various constituencies in Kolkata and its adjacent districts of North, and South 24 Parganas in the final leg of the general elections.
Polling will take place in various constituencies in Kolkata and its adjacent districts of North, and South 24 Parganas in the final leg of the general elections.
The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway runs through Dausa, Kota, Ratlam, Vadodara, and Surat to link Delhi and Mumbai
Delhi Water Minister Atishi announced the government's plan to approach the Supreme Court over Haryana's failure to release Delhi's share of water, leading to a crisis. Emergency measures include setting up a central water tanker control room, deploying officials at water zones, banning potable water use at construction sites, and promoting judicious water use.
Delhi BJP Mahila Morcha's office bearers protested outside minister Atishi's residence over the water crisis in the national capital, carrying earthen pots and placards. They criticized Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal outside Water Minister Atishi's residence amid a severe heatwave. The city faces a water shortage due to extreme temperatures, leading to fines for water wastage and increased enforcement efforts.
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a directive to tackle rampant theft of critical network gear causing Rs 800 crore losses for telcos, disrupting 4G/5G expansions and affecting mobile coverage quality.
Motilal Oswal Financial Services Chairman & Co-Founder Raamdeo Agrawal said that post-election will be a "very interesting time though things may have extended a little bit and it is quite possible that the next quarter or two could be slow.
The ratings also reflect Ind-Ra's expectation of favourable operational to under-construction book ratio, given the operational capacity of nearly 10.9 GW, and an increase in annual capacity addition targets to 5GW.
In an election season, there are bound to be times when one or the other narrative may make one question about whether one should sell the stocks. The underlying reason would be fear of losing the gains on which one is sitting. Especially when it comes to sectors like defence, railways and others which have seen a strong re-rating and siting with big gains and already there has been skepticism about their stock price moving ahead of time. Now let's look at the issue in two ways, first is whether... Читать дальше...
The UAE aims to expand the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with India, signed on February 18, 2022, to enhance bilateral trade. Feryal Ahmadi, COO of Dubai Multi-Commodities Centre, highlighted potential sectors like agri-commodities and critical minerals. She emphasized India's significance as a trading partner and discussed the growth in UAE-India CEPA trade.
Over the past decade, particularly during the last seven years under the Yogi government, there has been a significant decrease in the crime rate, and the district has undergone a transformation with numerous development initiatives.
In Karnataka's Hassan, a march was to demand justice for victims of alleged sexual abuse by suspended JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna. The participants urged for the arrest of the accused. Organized by 'Naveddu Nilladiddare' human rights collective, the march included various civil society groups and activists. They condemned the exploitation of victims for political gain and calling for the removal of circulating videos of assault.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge expressed confidence in INDIA bloc forming a government with a clear majority on June 4, providing an inclusive, nationalistic alternative to the current government.
Bears were on a rampage on Thursday as selling pressure was witnessed in most sectors. Sensex hit the day's low of 73,668.73 and Nifty briefly slipped below 22,500. Indices plummeted for the fourth straight day, sending Dalal Street into a tailspin. Here are top five factors behind the blood bath. Investors lost 4.49 lakh crore.
India's pharmaceutical exports are projected to grow nearly 11% this fiscal year, up from about 10% last year, driven by the U.S. and UK markets, according to Pharmexcil. Exports are expected to surpass $31 billion, rising from nearly $28 billion in fiscal 2024, despite quality concerns following cough syrup-linked deaths.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav predicts a major event in Bihar post Lok Sabha results, hinting at unrest between CM Nitish Kumar and BJP.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has finalized a framework for self-regulatory organizations (SROs) in the fintech sector, considering stakeholder feedback on draft norms from January 15. These SROs will be industry-led, responsible for regulatory standards, ethical conduct, market integrity, dispute resolution, and fostering transparency, the central bank said in a statement.
In the Uttar Pradesh constituency of Ghazipur, the late Mukhtar Ansari, a mafia don-turned-politician, remains a significant topic as his brother Afzal Ansari of the INDIA bloc competes against BJP's Parasnath Rai for the Lok Sabha seat. The election campaign is marked by debates on the "sympathy factor" following Mukhtar's death versus the desire to end "goonda raj."
India is enhancing its naval capabilities in response to China's PLA Navy in the Indo-Pacific region. The Indian Navy is set to acquire 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets from France to bolster its aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. The deal, valued at nearly Rs 50,000 crore, will strengthen India's defense ties with France and address the challenge posed by China's expanding naval presence in the region.
Bulls dominate stocks with fresh long positions. IndiGo, Page Industries, ICICI Bank, Indus Towers, PNB see stock price and open interest rise. Traders watch for 52-week high, bullish crossovers, moving averages, and out-of-money call options.
Reliance General Insurance has introduced a new accident policy, Reliance Personal Accident 360Shield, offering coverage for an individual's financial liabilities, hospitalisation expenses, and aftercare needs in case of an incident. The policy aims to provide 360-degree protection to individuals and families from the impact of personal accidents. The policy includes legal assistance and worldwide coverage.
Open interest indicates bullish dominance on counters with fresh short positions. Short selling occurs when traders expect price drops, selling stocks without owning them. Alkem, Ipca Labs, Muthoot Finance, HDFC AMC, and Persistent Systems experienced stock price declines with open interest rises.
Speaking to reporters, Rama Rao alleged that the Congress government does not want former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao to get a good name for the BRS government's performance during the last 10 years.
Helios Mutual Fund has launched Helios Financial Services Fund, an open-ended equity scheme investing in the financial services sector.