Luxury cars, cryptocurrencies seized in EU recovery fund fraud bust
Following an extensive investigation spearheaded by the EU prosecutor, eight individuals were apprehended, while 14 were placed under house arrest and two were prohibited from practicing their professions.News Arena Network - Brussels - UPDATED: April 4, 2024, 09:39 PM - 2 mins read
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The airport's integrated cargo terminal was formally launched on Friday in the presence of officials from AAHL Cargo, Mangaluru International Airport, Customs, IndiGo, Air India Express, and CISF.
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Despite the dip in major indices, most broader market indices ended in positive territory as volatility declined. Among sectoral indices, Nifty Financial Services and Nifty Bank were the top losers, primarily due to a significant 4.5% drop in HDFC Bank shares.
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The report highlighted that the cost of a vegetarian thali, which includes roti, vegetables (onions, tomatoes, and potatoes), rice, dal, curd, and salad, rose to Rs 29.4 per plate in June. This marks an increase from Rs 26.7 in the same period last year and from Rs 27.8 in May 2024.
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A source revealed that Swiggy has been testing the UPI service with its employees for the past month and plans to gradually roll out the service to all users in phases over the coming months. The UPI Plugin, launched by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in 2022, allows merchants to offer UPI payment services within their apps without needing a TPAP license.
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Sources reveal that ahead of the Council meeting, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will provide an initial overview of the ‘Viksit Bharat’ vision and action plan in the upcoming Budget later this month. The ambitious goal includes positioning India as a $30 trillion economy by 2047, driven by significant policy reforms and governance changes by 2030.
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Top gainers of the day included Tata Motors, HCL Tech, ICICI Bank, Sun Pharma and TCS. On the flip side, the day's laggards were HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Adani Entertainment, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra. Sectoral indices showed a mixed performance. Financial services, FMCG, media, and metal ended the day in red.
Read moreJuly 4, 2024, 03:02 AM - 3 mins read
Industry leaders like Jasvinder Bedi and Ramesh Alluri Reddy have rightly pointed out the need for a focus on skill development and formal job creation. The staffing industry plays a vital role in this regard and deserves official recognition and support. The upcoming budget must prioritize initiatives that bridge the skill gap and create a workforce ready for the demands of the modern economy.
Read moreJuly 3, 2024, 11:29 PM - 2 mins read
Among the top performers in the Sensex pack were Tata Motors, ICICI Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, Infosys, HCL Technologies, and Tata Consultancy Services. Conversely, HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, and Bharti Airtel were among the laggards.
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The announcement follows the finalisation of debt restructuring agreements with bilateral lenders, including India and China, in Paris on June 26. President Ranil Wickremesinghe described this earlier agreement as a “significant milestone” in bolstering international trust in Sri Lanka's debt-ridden economy.
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Speaking at the 'Global IndiaAI Summit', Minister Vaishnaw highlighted the importance of societal understanding of both the potential and threats posed by AI. "All sections of society must fully understand the threats and potential of Artificial Intelligence only then we should approach legal action," he told reporters.
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Conversely, Tata Consultancy Services, Titan, Reliance Industries, Tata Motors, and Larsen & Toubro were the major laggards. Asian markets showed mixed trends, with Seoul, Tokyo, and Hong Kong ending in positive territory, while Shanghai closed lower. European markets traded with gains, and US markets closed higher on Tuesday.
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The budget presentation, intended to outline the government's fiscal plans and priorities for the upcoming year, was overshadowed by the persistent demands for accountability and resignation over the nursing college scam.
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