Legacy of Jagdeep Dhankhar: A legal mind, a constitutionalist, and outspoken leader
[ad_1] Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar tendered his resignation on July 21, citing health concerns and the need to prioritise personal well-being. The resignation, submitted to President Droupadi Murmu under Article 67(a) of the Constitution, takes immediate effect. Dhankhar expressed gratitude to the President, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, members of the Council of Ministers, and Parliamentarians for their
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and UK sign new strategic partnership
[ad_1] OpenAI head Sam Altman praised the government for being the first to recognise the technology’s potential [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Britain and ChatGPT maker OpenAI have signed a new strategic partnership to deepen collaboration on AI security research and explore investing in British AI infrastructure, such as data centres, the government said on Monday. “AI will be fundamental in
Asian stocks firm; Wall Street rally boosts sentiment; crude oil slips on trade worries
[ad_1] Asian markets hovered near a four-year high on Tuesday, supported by Wall Street’s record close and optimism around upcoming corporate earnings. Investors also tracked global trade developments, especially US tariff talks with key partners, Reuters reported.Japanese markets reopened after a holiday, reacting calmly to weekend election results where the ruling coalition lost in the upper house. Despite the setback,
Zomato parent sees Q1 profit plunge 90%
[ad_1] BENGALURU: Eternal-the listed parent of Zomato – posted a net profit of Rs 25 crore, an over 90% decline from Rs 253 crore in the year-ago period, due to increased investments in Blinkit and other emerging segments. Eternal reported a 70% year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue to Rs 7,167 crore for the quarter. [ad_2] Source link
Titan to acquire 67% stake in UAE-based Damas jewellery
[ad_1] The country’s leading branded jewellery maker Titan will acquire a majority 67% stake in UAE-based Damas Jewellery in an all-cash deal, a move which helps the Tata group-managed firm to expand business in GCC countries. Titan’s wholly-owned subsidiary Titan Holdings International FZCO on Monday signed a definitive agreement with Mannai Corporation for the purchase of its 67% shareholding in
Pepsi introduces prebiotic cola after Poppi acquisition
[ad_1] Pepsi Prebiotic Cola. Courtesy: PepsiCo PepsiCo on Monday announced that it will launch a prebiotic cola under its namesake soda brand, starting this fall. Pepsi Prebiotic Cola comes just four months after the beverage giant announced its $1.95 billion acquisition of upstart Poppi. Soda consumption has broadly fallen over the past two decades in the U.S. But prebiotic sodas,
LVMH-backed L Catterton takes 20% Flexjet stake
[ad_1] A FlexJet Gulfstream G450 airplane approaches San Diego International Airport for a landing on May 9, 2025 in San Diego, California. Kevin Carter | Getty Images News | Getty Images An investment group led by LVMH’s private equity arm is buying 20% of private jet company Flexjet, marking the latest push by the luxury industry to expand into travel.
CEO Russell Weiner discusses results
[ad_1] As the restaurant industry aims to lure frugal consumers with discounts and deals, Domino’s Pizza thinks it can steal diners from its competitors. “I think the industry headwinds are actually tail winds for us. Meaning, of course, they’re headwinds, but we’re going to gain [market] share during this time frame,” CEO Russell Weiner told CNBC on Monday. Domino’s on
SBI raises ₹25,000 crore via largest ever QIP
[ad_1] MUMBAI State Bank of India (SBI) said it has raised ₹25,000 crore through qualified institutional placement (QIP) of its equity shares, the largest QIP ever executed in the Indian capital markets. The equity shares were priced at premium to floor price of ₹811.05 per share. “The book received robust demand and was oversubscribed 4.5 times, reflecting strong investor confidence
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns citing health reasons
[ad_1] Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday (July 21) officially resigned from his position, citing health concerns and the need to prioritise medical advice. The resignation came on the first day of the monsoon session of Parliament His resignation, submitted under Article 67(a) of the Indian Constitution which is effective immediately. In his resignation letter addressed to President Droupadi Murmu,
From courtroom to Constitution, how Jagdeep Dhankhar rose to Vice President of India
[ad_1] Indian Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned on Monday, July 21, due to health issues and the advice of doctors. His resignation occurred just moments after he presided over the inaugural Monsoon session of the Rajya Sabha. The 73-year-old handed in his resignation letter to President Droupadi Murmu and appreciated being given the chance to serve the country in one
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns
[ad_1] Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar | Photo Credit: ANI Jagdeep Dhankhar has resigned from the post of the Vice President. With this, he will also not be the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. His term as the Vice President was to end on August 10, 2027. “To prioritise health care and abide by medical advice, I hereby resign as the
ISRO to launch Indo-US joint mission NISAR on July 30
[ad_1] The first joint satellite of the Indian and US space agencies is now set for launch. ISRO said on Monday that the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) will be launched by ISRO’s GSLV-F16 on July 30 at 5:40 pm from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC SHAR), Sriharikota. The mission has been in the works for over a decade now.
India-US trade deal: US team to visit India in August for another round of agreement talks; Trump’s tariff deadline nears
[ad_1] India’s goods exports to the US increased by 22.8 per cent to $25.51 billion during April-June this fiscal year. (AI image) India-US trade deal: Amidst ongoing negotiations between India and the US, an American delegation is scheduled to visit India in August. India and the US are looking to seal an interim trade deal before American President Donald Trump’s’
US market today: Wall Street edges up near record highs as earnings season kicks off, tariffs cast shadow
[ad_1] Wall Street opened the week with modest gains on Monday, holding near record levels ahead of a packed calendar of corporate earnings, even as investors weighed the ongoing effects of US trade tariffs under President Donald Trump’s administration.The S&P 500 rose 0.3% in early trade, hovering just above the record it set last Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average
EPFO Breaks Record: Retirement fund body registers unprecedented 20.06 lakh net members in May
[ad_1] Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has published provisional payroll data for May 2025, showing a net addition of 20.06 lakh members, the highest ever addition since the tracking of payroll data commenced from April 2018. This number illustrates 4.79 per cent growth in net payroll additions in the current month compared to April 2025. In addition, the year-on-year comparison indicates
EPFO records all-time high net member addition of 20.06 lakh in May
[ad_1] Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya | Photo Credit: – The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recorded a net addition of 20.06 lakh members for May 2025, marking the highest onboarding of workforce since payroll data tracking began in April 2018, the Ministry of Labour said on Monday. Of them, 9.42 lakh are new members; 5.60 lakh new members are in
How the rich invest in gold, from fractional bars to Swiss vaults
[ad_1] An employee handles one kilogram gold bullions at the YLG Bullion International Co. headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, Dec. 22, 2023. Chalinee Thirasupa | Bloomberg | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox.
Ethanol blending in petrol to be raised to 27% as India meets target 6 years in advance: Sources
[ad_1] The central government is working on a roadmap for ethanol blending in the country, with a high-level committee likely to meet as early as this week, sources told Zee Business. The ethanol blending target may be raised to 27 per cent, they said. The development comes amid the central government’s push to promote ethanol blending in auto fuels in
Valuation pressure: Indian equities remain priciest among peers; Nuvama flags high PE and PB ratios despite strong ROE
[ad_1] Indian equity markets remain among the most expensive globally despite recent corrections, according to a report by Nuvama Institutional Equities. The brokerage highlighted that India’s 12-month forward price-to-earnings (PE) ratio stands at 23.3 –the highest among major developed and emerging markets –and is 1.6 standard deviations above its 10-year average.The country’s 12-month forward price-to-book (PB) ratio is also elevated
Dragon fire extinguished! How India has successfully countered China’s fertilizer export blocks; seen as ‘supply chain weaponisation…’
[ad_1] China’s export restrictions on fertilisers to India represents one of the most severe instances of supply chain manipulation by Beijing. (AI image) India seems to have found an effective solution to China’s move of blocking fertilizer exports to India. In May-June, China abruptly escalated tensions regarding fertiliser exports by stopping inspections of shipments destined for India. India believes that
Monsoon Session Of Parliament: “This is a very proud Monsoon Session for the nation,” says PM Modi
[ad_1] On Monday, July 21, the Monsoon session of Parliament started with the members of Lok Sabha paying tribute to victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and the Air India AI-171 plane crash. The Lok Sabha MPs observed a two-minute silence to pay homage to people who lost their lives in the tragic incidents. Earlier today, addressing the media persons
Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon amid Opposition protests
[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi were among those present in the House. Lok Sabha witnessed noisy protests by opposition parties seeking a discussion on Operation Sindoor on the first day of the Monsoon session on Monday, leading to adjournment of the proceedings till 12 noon. After obituary reference, Opposition members
Markets bounce back after falling in early trade driven by buying in ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank
[ad_1] A view of the Bombay Stock Exchange in Mumbai. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty dropped in early trade on Monday (July 21, 2025), but buying in the blue-chip stocks ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank helped the markets recover all the early lost ground. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 148.68 points to 81,609.05 in
Asian markets steady; yen holds firm after Japan vote setback; oil prices edges higher
[ad_1] Asian stocks held steady on Monday, while Wall Street futures stayed firm ahead of key earnings reports from major tech companies.The Japanese yen also remained stable, as investors brushed off the weekend election results that weakened Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition.The outcome, though unfavourable for the government, had already been factored into markets, Reuters reported.Ishiba vowed to stay