Aditya Birla Group stocks: Grasim hits new peak; Voda Idea up 46% in 1-mth
Grasim is the flagship company of Aditya Birla Group, which is led by Kumar Mangalam Birla; while, the group holds substantial stake in Vodafone Idea.
Standard Chartered CEO apologizes for ‘lower-value human’ comments
Winters wrote in a LinkedIn post on Friday that he recognized his ‘choice of words’ has ’caused upset to some colleagues’
Bengal govt notifies free travel for women in state-run buses from June 1
The West Bengal government has notified free bus travel for women in all state government-run buses from June 1 as part of a scheme aimed at enhancing women’s empowerment and improving access to public transport. According to a notification issued by the state Transport Department on May 21, women commuters will be eligible for free […]
Iran rebuilding drone, missile facilities faster than expected: Report
Estimates indicate that Iran could fully reconstitute its drone attack capability in six months
NCERT book row: SC modifies earlier order concerning three academics
The Supreme Court on Friday modified its March 11 order that had directed the Centre, states and others to disassociate from three academics, following a row over an NCERT book chapter containing “offending” contents on corruption in the judiciary. The apex court left it open to the Centre, states, Union territories, public universities and institutions […]
Sadev Ventures appoints Ishan Kansal as co-founder, managing partner
The move comes as the early-stage investment firm targets ₹1,000 crore in funds under management over the next 12-24 months
UP Guv mandates uniform for students in all state colleges, universities
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel on Thursday mandated uniforms for all universities and colleges in the state. Patel, the chancellor of all state universities, issued the direction on Wednesday at a meeting in Jan Bhavan. The order pertains to all government and aided colleges affiliated to Jananayak Chandrashekhar University, Ballia, an official statement said. Finance […]
India beats APAC peers with highest real estate yields in region: CBRE
India’s real estate market is emerging as a preferred investment destination in Asia-Pacific, backed by strong occupier demand, higher yields and rising institutional capital flows
Fixed deposit rates up to 8.1% at May-end: Check best offers across banks
Lenders are offering fixed deposit rates between 6% and 8.1% in May-end, with small finance banks leading returns
Gadkari calls for JVs with US companies to leverage their new tech
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday made a case for Indian companies forming joint ventures with US companies to leverage their new technologies. Addressing AMCHAM’s Annual Leadership Summit, Gadkari further said Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is exploring possibilities of taking help of US consultancy companies in preparation of detailed project report (DPR) for […]