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suspension of Congress MP Rajani Patil from the Rajya Sabha and the demand is believed to be under the active consideration of the chairman of the Upper House, sources said. Patil was suspended from the Rajya Sabha on February 10 for videographing the proceedings of the House a day earlier, leading to its widespread dissemination on social media platforms.

Zomato has introduced a flat Rs 2 platform fee on its food delivery app in certain markets for select users, an experiment likely to be implemented across the board if successful to boost profitability. “This is in an experiment phase right now, and we may or may not scale,” a spokesperson for the Gurgaon-based food delivery company told ET in response to a query.

While ETFs holding stocks such as Microsoft, Tesla and Meta Platforms have outperformed this year, there are other ways to play the artificial intelligence trade beyond familiar Big Tech names.

Macrotech Developers Ltd has acquired five land parcels in Mumbai region and Bengaluru during April-June quarter to develop housing projects with a revenue potential of Rs 12,000 crore. Macrotech Developers MD and CEO Abhishek Lodha said the company has added new projects worth Rs 12,000 crore in the first quarter of this fiscal year as against the annual guidance of Rs 17,500 crore. «We are not revising our annual target for new business development as of now,» he told PTI.

Celebrate the essence of sibling affection this Raksha Bandhan by going beyond the ordinary. Our handpicked selection of thoughtful and creative Rakhi gift ideas will infuse this cherished occasion with warmth and lasting memories. Break away from the mundane and embrace the extraordinary as you explore a range of exquisite presents that beautifully encapsulate your love.

BEST — Mumbai's civic transport utility — over salary hike and other demands entered the fourth day on Saturday with more than 1,000 buses staying off roads, leaving commuters hassled. Of the total 1,671 private buses of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST), 1,077 buses remained stationed at 18 depots, its spokesperson Sunil Vaidya said. The BEST operates buses from 27 depots across the city.

If you can trust them with your money, it shows how connected society has become with them. With millions of digital creators scattered worldwide, the reach of their influence is undeniable.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for the first-ever pill specifically designed to treat severe depression occurring after childbirth. Known as Zurzuvae, the oral medication offers new hope for thousands of new mothers in the United States who experience postpartum depression each year. Postpartum depression affects an estimated 400,000 individuals annually, and while many recover naturally within a few weeks, some may suffer for months or even years.

All India wholesale consumer price of onion stood at ₹2,068.51 per quintal on August 3, up from ₹1,893.56 on July 3. Year on year, the price has increased 4.86%, data from the consumer affairs ministry show.

Narendra Modi announced that Indian students pursuing their master's studies in that country will be granted a five-year post-study visa. This betters the two-year post-study work visa arrangement put in place after Modi visited France in 2022. According to India Report Card 2022 of Duolingo, the certification-based language-learning programme, French has the highest number of learners in India after English and Hindi.

Sri Aurobindo. The US fighter pilots who obliterated Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan on August 6 and 9, 1945, respectively, became deranged when they realised what they did and how many innocent people they killed. We may commit a crime sans any sense of compunction, but our conscience keeps telling us afterwards that we made a huge mistake.

Camping has always been a very popular outdoor activity, allowing individuals to connect with nature and escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. However, for those who are not fond of roughing it out in the wilderness, «glamping» offers a perfect alternative.

Mahindra & Mahindra is unlikely to increase its stake in RBL Bank unless there’s a compelling reason to do so in line with the company’s capital allocation guidelines, the company’s top official said, seeking to assuage investor concerns on the tractor- to-technology conglomerate straying on the path to fiscal discipline, it embarked upon a couple of years ago. Since the announcement of the stake purchase by the company, M&M investors have lost Rs 1,32,00 crore.

RBL bank to 9.9%. As of now, its investment has not changed and there is no intention of going further beyond this, said M&M CEO Anish Shah on Friday. Mahindra & Mahindra reported a 97.6% rise in its standalone net profit to ₹2,773.73 crore in the quarter ended in June 2023 from ₹1,403 crore a year ago period.

Apple Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. and HP Inc. are among the biggest names freezing new imports of laptops and tablets to India after the South Asian country abruptly banned inbound shipments without a license.

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Donald Trump appeared before the court and pleaded not guilty to criminal charges related to his alleged involvement in attempting to overturn his 2020 election defeat. The arraignment took place in a federal court, where he was released on his own cognizance, as this marked his third arrest within the last four months, with cases filed against him in New York City and Florida.Indian-American Judge Moxila Upadhyaya Oversees the Arraignment The arraignment was presided over by Magistrate Moxila A. Upadhyaya, an Indian-American judge born in Gujarat.

catalytic capital is becoming increasingly necessary. Catalytic capital aims to go beyond immediate profits to create a sustainable impact on environmental and social issues. Providers of catalytic capital include governments, corporates, business owners, and investors who look to achieve a twin objective – a positive social/environmental impact followed by a financial return on investment.

“We are trading close to the last 5-year averages of around 20x forward P/E. Our expected earnings growth will be around 15% CAGR in the next two years, which is clearly on the upswing compared to the rest of the world,” says Rakesh Parekh, MD and Co-Head, Portfolio Management Services, JM Financial Ltd. In an interview with ETMarkets, Parekh said: “We expect India to continue to relatively outperform its peers during the remainder of CY2023 and possibly beyond” Edited excerpts:We are seeing some nervousness at record highs for Mr Market. How do you see things moving – have we hit the top for the moment? It is true, that on absolute valuations, Indian markets have now crossed all-time highs, so we are at peak index level; hence, there is bound to be some nervousness amongst investors.

Altina Schinasi, an extraordinary American artist, designer, and inventor, was born on August 4, 1907, in the bustling borough of Manhattan, New York. Her illustrious life was adorned with remarkable achievements in various creative fields, from art and film to entrepreneurship and design. Altina's legacy is best remembered for her iconic creation, the «Harlequin eyeglass frame,» affectionately known as cat-eye glasses. Beyond her design prowess, she was also the daughter of immigrant parents, leaving a lasting impact on her heritage. Let us delve into the fascinating life and achievements of this visionary trailblazer. Today, Google is celebrating Schinasi's 116th birthday with a Google Doodle.

crypto startups, who are looking to expand the scope of their operations to a bouquet of offerings that include gaming, social applications, decentralised financial services and more. Nischal Shetty, the founder of crypto trading platform WazirX, is busy building Shardeum, a blockchain-based protocol that can scale up exponentially to simultaneously support multiple transactions of various kinds, including micro payments and trade finance dealings. Shardeum can support 200 transactions or more per second, Shetty told ET.