Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini addressed the Charkhi Dadri lynching, underscoring respect for cow protection laws while advising against such tragic incidents. Five vigilantes […]
Month: August 2024
Meet the two ‘highest-paid’ Indian-origin tech CEOs in the US: They are not Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella
Nikesha Aroa and Yamini Ranagan stand out among top-paid Indian-origin tech CEOs. Arora from Palo Alto Networks ranks 10th with a disclosed compensation of over […]
Watch: Pakistani man’s relaxed truck ride on busy road goes viral
A viral video shows a Pakistani man relaxing on a hammock-like cot attached to a moving flatbed truck, capturing 2.4 million views. Dressed in a […]
Namaz break row: Assam CM hits back at Tejashwi’s ‘Chinese Yogi’ jab
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma responded to Tejashwi Yadav’s criticism of ending a two-hour namaz break for Muslim MLAs in Assam. Sarma asked whether such […]
Indians credit card spending increases 19% (YoY) to Rs 1.7 trillion in July 24
India’s credit card spending surged by 19% in July year-on-year to Rs 1.7 trillion, with transaction volumes increasing by 39%, indicating growing adoption. HDFC Bank […]
Windfall tax on crude petroleum reduced to Rs 1,850/tonne
The Indian government has announced a reduction in the windfall tax on domestically-produced crude oil from Rs 2,100 to Rs 1,850 per tonne, effective from […]
India’s GDP growth rate for Q1 FY25 at 6.7% surpasses decadal average: SBI
India’s GDP growth for the first quarter of FY25 has moderated to 6.7%, which is still above the average decadal Q1 growth of 6.4%. The […]
Sebi updates eligibility criteria for F&O segment; several stocks at risk of exclusion
SEBI has introduced revised criteria for stocks in the Futures and Options segment. The new guidelines include higher minimum thresholds for Median Quarter Sigma Order […]
Emami to acquire remaining 49.6% stake in ‘The Man Company’
Emami acquired the remaining 49.6% of Helios Lifestyle, owning The Man Company. This acquisition enhances Emami’s footprint in the digital-first male grooming market. The firm […]
Mumbai property market sees 8% surge in August; Rs1,072 crore stamp duty revenue marks 32% YoY growth: Knight Frank
In August 2024, Mumbai recorded 11,735 property registrations, generating Rs 1,072 crore in stamp duty revenue, an 8% rise in registrations and a 32% hike […]