Новости за 16.04.2024

India's consumer and retail sector experienced a surge in M&A and private equity deal activity in the March quarter. The sector recorded 102 deals valued at $1.74 billion, with a focus on acquisitions and investments in the food processing and healthy food market segments.

"If Modi comes to power, there will be no election in future in the name of One Nation-One poll. Federal structure will not exist -- there will be one nation, one poll, one man, one code and one food," Banerjee lashed out. Banerjee also claimed that BJP will not cross the 200-seat mark in the country as opposed to what the BJP leadership claims that it will cross 400 seats.

Military chief of staff Herzi Halevi had promised that Saturday night's launch of more than 300 missiles, cruise missiles and drones from Iran into Israeli territory "will be met with response", but gave no details. While the attack caused no deaths and little damage, thanks to the air defences and countermeasures of Israel and its allies, it has increased concerns that violence rooted in the Gaza war is spreading, and fears of open war between the long-time foes.

Amit Shah, while addressing an election rally in Jammu Lok Sabha constituency to campaign for BJP candidate Jugal Kishore, said that the regional parties are propagating the perception that BJP is out to occupy Kashmir, which is not correct. He added that assembly elections in J&K would be held within the Supreme Court deadline of September this year.

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Protos Engineering Company and Paharpur Cooling Towers' acquisition of an additional stake in Thyssenkrupp Industries India. Thyssenkrupp Industries India provides engineering, procurement, and construction services, while Protos acts as an agent for equipment manufacturers and the sole selling agent.

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson's upcoming boxing match has generated enough curiosity and now the "Iron Mike" has revealed is quitting marijuana ahead of the fight.

A large number of weapons were recovered from the spot, the state police said. "An encounter broke out between security forces and the Naxals. So far, 29 bodies of Naxals have been recovered from an encounter site in Chhotebethiya of Kanker. A large number of weapons have been recovered.

"From a global perspective, we knew India had an unprecedented pace of build-up last year and it was expected that it would come down this year. So that is perfectly in line with what we expected. The interesting thing is we see an adoption of 5G happening in India."

NTPC's green energy arm plans a ₹10,000-crore IPO by November, focusing on clean energy, e-mobility, and renewable capacity addition. The company aims for 60 GW renewable energy capacity by 2032.

RBI advises creating a central fund for internal ombudsman salaries to ensure independence and customer rights protection. The Annual Report highlighted a 68% increase in customer complaints. Challenges in implementation include differing compensation structures, as noted by a senior bank executive.

iPhone shipments in India, the world's second largest smartphone market, rose to 2.5 million units in the March quarter from 1.8 million units a year earlier, according to industry estimates.

Hinduja National Power Corporation Ltd (HNPCL) has requested the dismissal of an insolvency petition filed by public sector undertaking Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) due to the PSU's failure to complete the project as per the contract. The case has been dragging on for over four years, with BHEL claiming HNPCL failed to make a payment of ₹281 crore.

Power ministry prioritizes enhancing transmission lines, hydro policy, PSP, sovereign green bonds, and cost reflective tariff. It aims to strengthen the network, sanction projects, boost energy storage, ensure cost recovery, and seek viability gap funding for battery projects.

Starlink's profits are in question if the cost of placing communications satellites delivering internet services is priced in. Musk's ambitions of colonising the solar system are linked to the fortunes of his communications business, which, in turn, needs to place tens of thousands of satellites in space to provide internet globally.

India's pulse acreage is expected to increase in the kharif season due to record high prices and forecasted above-normal monsoon rains. Low domestic production of pulses has kept prices high in the country over the last two years, with consumers paying ₹180-200/kg of tur dal. In 2023, the acreage for pulses declined by 5.4% due to delayed and deficit rains during the crucial sowing season.

RR topped the table with this win, having won six, lost one and obtained 12 points. KKR is in the second spot, with four wins and two losses, giving them eight points. In the run chase of 224 runs, Rajasthan Royals was off to a decent start. Yashasvi Jaiswal hit Mitchell Starc for two fours and Vaibhav Arora for a six, but was caught by Venkatesh Iyer for 9-ball 19. Harshit Rana took his first wicket. RR was 22/1 in 1.5 overs.

CBDT mandated SROs to report high-value transactions by June 30. 6,000 entities failed to comply, lacking data. Form 61A enforcement in progress for Income Tax Act adherence.

Digiyatra Foundation is a not-for-profit company owned by Airports Authority of India and other private airports. It is exempt from the Right to Information Act.

While underlining that depriving a person of sleep is violative of basic human rights - and that suspects, persons of interest and witnesses have these rights guaranteed in law - the sharper point being made is that using intimidation as a purported investigative tool is wrong. For another, it serves no purpose except to showcase strong-arm tactics. What's good for questioning at midnight is good for questioning at midday.

The most recent inflation reports “instead indicate that it’s likely to take longer than expected to achieve that confidence,” Powell said during a panel discussion at the Wilson Center. “If higher inflation does persist, we can maintain the current level of restriction for as long as needed.”

The roadshow was organised as part of the campaign in favour of state Congress president Asish Kumar Saha who is contesting from Tripura West Lok Sabha seat and CPI(M) leader Ratan Das, the joint candidate for Ramnagar Assembly by-election.

IPS trainee Aditya Srivastava from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, secured the first rank in the civil services exam, realizing his dream of becoming an IAS officer. His success was attributed to his dedication, family support, and academic background.