Новости за 31.03.2024

'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' OTT streaming and digital date are yet to be officially announced. However, there are certain hints about the premier date.

MGNREGS received additional ₹3,400 crore, raising total allocation to ₹89,400 crore. Person-days exceeded targets. 10% wage hike during 8.4% growth. 'Below normal' 2023 monsoon affected work demand projections.

According to a Niti Aayog estimate, India's advanced chemistry cell manufacturing industry annually needs 193 thousand tons of cathode active material to produce 100 GW hour annum of batteries by 2030. Critical minerals and their active materials used in the production of lithium-ion batteries (LIB) account for approximately 33%-48% of the overall pack cost.

In 2022-23, processed food exports from India amounted to $10.6 billion, increasing at 22.4% compound annual growth rate in five years while the overall agricultural and food exports were around $53 billion, growing 6% year-on-year. India aims to increase agricultural exports to $100 billion by 2029-30 from around $53 billion now.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to maintain interest rates unchanged in its upcoming meeting, according to an ET poll of 14 respondents. This would mark the seventh consecutive time the repo rate, currently at 6.50%, remains steady. Economists suggest that the RBI may wait until August 2024 for any rate changes, citing the need for clarity on monsoon outcomes, sustained economic growth, and US Federal Reserve decisions.

Government's maize procurement for ethanol impacts prices, leading to concerns over reduced state procurement. Farmers may opt for private traders due to high prices. India promotes maize as a sugar alternative for ethanol production amid declining sugar production.

The apple ecosystem in India, buoyed by the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for smartphones, has become a significant job creator, employing over 150,000 individuals directly since august 2021. Most of these jobs are filled by first-time job seekers aged 19-24, with an additional 300,000 employed indirectly.

Tornadoes and severe weather threat have been predicted tens of millions of Americans across the eastern half of the country.

Following a successful seven-year run encompassing 38 episodes, the Classroom of the Elite anime has left fans eagerly awaiting the potential for a fourth season. While previous seasons received mixed reviews, the recent conclusion of season 3 has garnered praise for its adaptation of the first-year light novel.

ONGC's dividend contribution to the state was almost double the ₹3,636 crore dividend by Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), nearly three times Bharat Petroleum Corporation's ₹2,413 crore, close to four times GAIL's ₹1,863 crore and about ten times Oil India's ₹737 crore.These are interim dividends and a final instalment usually comes after the companies declare annual earnings.

Rebel Wilson and Sacha Baron Cohen are caught in a contentious disagreement arising from their work together on the 2016 movie Grimsby. Initially, the Pitch Perfect star accused Cohen of sexual harassment and exploiting her weight.

To be sure, remittances are a source of permanent flows, unlike repatriable NRI deposits, and these help in narrowing the current account deficit (CAD), which has steadily shrunk as a percentage of India's gross domestic product (GDP).

To be sure, remittances are a source of permanent flows, unlike repatriable NRI deposits, and these help in narrowing the current account deficit (CAD), which has steadily shrunk as a percentage of India's gross domestic product (GDP).

ED alleged that "five bank accounts were opened" in the name of CPI(M) to purchase land for party office and to collect party fund, levy, etc. "These accounts have been opened without obtaining any membership in the society, violating the Kerala Co-operative Societies Act and the byelaws of the bank," as per ED letter to ECI.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has reportedly urged pay-TV broadcasters to refrain from disconnecting signals to distribution platform operators (DPOs) or implementing tariff hikes until after the Lok Sabha elections. Trai Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti and Secretary V Raghunandan have met with top broadcasting executives to encourage engagement with DPOs regarding the price hike issue.

With Lok Sabha elections approaching, political merchandise is gaining popularity in India, mirroring trends from the US. Ecommerce platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, and Meesho are witnessing increased demand for 'election clothing' including t-shirts, caps, and sweatshirts featuring slogans like 'NaMo Hat Trick' and 'Rahul is Hope'.

All major Opposition leaders - Sonia Gandhi, son Rahul, daughter Priyanka, Mallikarjun Kharge, Sharad Pawar, Akhilesh Yadav, Tejashwi Yadav, Sitaram Yechury, D Raja, Uddhav Thackerary, son Aditya, Farooq Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti, Champai Soren - came together at 'Loktantra Bachao Rally' to press for the release of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and Jharkhand's former CM Hemant Soren.

Lenders seek RBI guidance on protecting officers' identities identifying defaulters. Recent court order mandates disclosing committee members. Indian Banks Association seeks advice too. Risks highlighted for officers personally named.

The alliance has been named PDM (acronym of Picchda, Dalit, Musalman), offering a competing take on Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's 'Picchda (backwards) Dalit Alpsankhyak (minorities)' theme for the INDIA bloc in UP.

As enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the forthcoming installment of the Slow Horses series, numerous inquiries arise about the probable release date of Season 4. Although filming concluded in the spring of 2023, showrunner Will Smith has dropped hints regarding a potential release date.

GE HealthCare, a leading medtech company globally, aims to increase manufacturing of its products in India as part of its supply chain diversification strategy. Elie Chaillot, President & CEO of GE HealthCare International, highlights the growth potential in India's healthcare market and emphasizes the country's qualified human resources and competitiveness in 'Make in India'.

The promise of implementing CAA was a major electoral plank for BJP in the last Lok Sabha and assembly polls in West Bengal. The community, with more than one crore voters in the state, is spread over Nadia, Cooch Behar, North and South 24 Parganas districts bordering Bangladesh. The Trinamool Supremo went on to say she always cared about the Matua community and when Boroma, the matriarch of the Matua community, was alive, she bore all the expenses of Boroma's treatment.

Over the past year, Indian designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee has achieved significant milestones, including a showcase of jewelry, clothing, and accessories at Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills during the Oscars weekend. Additionally, his limited edition lipstick collection in collaboration with Estee Lauder was launched in the UK at Selfridges.

Ahead of this week's scheduled review meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), market watchers and investors are keen to know the timeline for India's rate easing cycle. However, the texture - and driver - of India's robust economic growth rates suggest their wait will perhaps be of some duration.

Biden on Friday issued a proclamation recognising Transgender Day of Visibility, falling every year on March 31, which this time is also Easter Sunday.