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Nifty has come off by 1.5 per cent. Sensex and Nifty hit their fresh record highs of 67,619.17 and 19,991.85, respectively, on Thursday (July 20). On Monday (July 24), Sensex closed 299 points, or 0.45 per cent, lower at 66,384.78 while the Nifty closed at 19,672.35, down 73 points, or 0.37 per cent.

Anurag Thakur has sought an explanation from the Central Board of Film Certification and asked it to take corrective action. Thakur is understood to have asked the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to get the scene where Oppenheimer appears to indulge in a sexual intercourse while reading verses from the Bhagavad Gita deleted from the movie. He has also asked the Board to fix accountability on persons responsible for clearing the movie with the scene in question. Information Commissioner Uday Mahurkar had written an open letter to Nolan, terming the scene a «disturbing attack on Hinduism» and appealed to the film director to remove the scene worldwide. In the film, Oppenheimer — played by Cillian Murphy — is shown having intercourse with psychologist Jean Tatler (Florence Pugh) as she asks him to read a verse from what appears to be a Sanskrit book, whose title or cover is not visible. On Tatler's insistence, a confused Oppenheimer reads out the verse she points at: «Now, I am become Death, destroyer of the world». According to reports, the CBFC gave the film a U/A rating, making it suitable for viewers above 13 years, after studio Universal Pictures cut some scenes to reduce its length.

Shri Techtex on Monday said it has set a price band of Rs 54-61 per share for its initial share sale, which will hit the capital market on July 26. The public issue will conclude on July 28 and the bidding for anchor investors will open on July 25, the company said in a statement. The company's shares will be listed on SME Emerge platform of the National Stock Exchange after the initial public offer.

Deloitte’s annual income jumped more than 14 per cent to $2.85 billion in the year to May and is on target to become the largest of the big four consulting firms this financial year thanks to the collapse in revenue at its once-dominant rival PwC.

₹119 crore year-on-year against a loss of ₹220 crore during the corresponding quarter last fiscal year. The net interest income (NII) of the company touched 102% and the assets under management (AUM) grew 60% to ₹8,848 crore during the period under review.

DGCA is subject to the outcome of the cases before National Company Law Tribunal, Delhi and High Court of Delhi" The Mumbai-based carrier Go First, which stopped flying on May 3, is undergoing an insolvency resolution process, and it has cancelled all its flights till 25 July. DGCA on Friday said it has approved Go First's plan to restart operations with 15 aircraft and 114 daily flights with a host of conditions, including the availability of required interim funding.

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Abneesh Roy, ED, Nuvama Institutional Equities, “in Q1 also, we expect almost 9% volume growth in cigarette business, which is ahead of most of the other staple companies. For example, HUL, which is a staples company, saw just 3% volume growth. A cigarette company going at 9% is because of the rational tax policy.

Nifty and Sensex ended in the negative on Monday, with industry heavyweights ITC, Reliance Industries (RIL), and Kotak Mahindra Bank being the main drags. RIL and Kotak Mahindra Bank's shares declined as their June quarter financial results failed to meet the expectations of Dalal Street, while ITC's shares dipped after the company revealed that its board had given in-principle approval for the demerger of its hotels sector.

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Revenue from operations during the reporting quarter rose 20% year-on-year (YoY)to Rs 7,218 crore. The profit was slightly above the ET Now Poll estimate of Rs 432 crore, while revenue fell short of expectations. The company posted its highest-ever operating EBITDA at Rs 764 crore, with a growth of 27% for the first quarter.

China’s monopoly on rare earths, minerals crucial to the production of most modern hardware, would become a tool to counter American pressure. “Don’t say we didn’t warn you," the Communist Party mouthpiece thundered. For years the bluster was just that.

Also read: Oppenheimer, Barbie, Mission Impossible 7 collect ₹78 crore in weekend; Hollywood films rule Indian Box Office Anurag Thakur's expressed his displeasure over CBFC's alleged failure to protect public interests, and he emphasised that negligence in this regard will not be overlooked. Uday Mahurkar, the Information Commissioner of the Union government and founder of Save Culture, Save India, had also voiced his concern over the scene, stating that it insults the Bhagavad Gita, a revered holy book of the Hindu community. He called on Nolan to delete the offensive scene from the film, pointing that it reeks of religious hatred.

PAN Card, Driving License, and Vehicle Registration Certificate, through Samsung Wallet.  As per Samsung, this step is part of the technology giant's dedication to being a robust partner in India's journey towards #PoweringDigitalIndia. Furthermore, Galaxy smartphone users can securely store their Co-WIN vaccination certificates within the 'Wallet' for easy access and management.

KSH Distriparks launches Pune’s first Domestic Container Storage Facility — the first-of-its-kind facility for ICD customers in the city. KSH Distriparks is Pune’s leading logistics service provider for container logistics solutions that offer a seamless transportation network, buffer yard solutions, ocean imports, bonded warehouse facilities, and DPD transportation services. The new cargo storage facility is built at their SOC 40`HQ in Pune and has introduced a unique value-added service — Container Leasing Solution.

JLR India on Monday reported its best-ever Q1 sales performance with a growth of 102 per cent, retailing a total of 1048 units, in the first quarter of FY24 compared to the same period last year. The company in a statement attributed this growth to a rise of about 209% in Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Defender sales. The three models contribute to 78% of the current order book and the order book for Q1 FY24 grew by 88% as compared to the same period last year. “This (highest ever Q1 sales) performance is testament to the exceptional equity of the JLR brands and our class-leading collection of modern luxury vehicles. Backed by the growing demand among our discerning clients, our order book remains strong and growing, and we are excited and confident of our India story ahead,” said Rajan Amba, Managing Director, JLR India. The JLR-certified pre-owned business grew by 137 per cent in the first quarter of FY24, again, reflecting the growing demand and the equity of JLR brands in India, said company’s statement. The company is looking forward to its new launch, starting with Range Rover Velar – bookings for which have recently commenced.

Hindustan Times, Kai Bird said, “After he [Oppenheimer] was humiliated in 1954...Nehru offered him to come to India and become a citizen...But I do not think Oppenheimer considered it [the offer] seriously because he was a deeply patriotic American." In October 1954, Oppenheimer gave a speech saying that these atomic bombs were weapons for aggressors. “These are weapons of terror. They are not defensive weapons.

SRF Ltd. fell 1.11 per cent to Rs 2189.6 in Monday's trade as of 01:28PM (IST) even as the benchmark Nifty ruled at 19757.15, up 12.15 points. The scrip had closed at Rs 2214.0 in the previous session.

Oppenheimer' starring Cillian Murphy has been constantly under the scanner ever since its release. From critics to reviewers, several people from across the country have expressed disappointment over the intimate scene in the film featuring a copy of the Bhagavad Gita, considered a holy scripture by the Hindus, which has triggered online fury in India. The scene has angered the audience in India, many of whom vented their fury online, calling out Nolan for hurting religious sentiments.

Info Edge (India) Ltd. traded at Rs 4585.35 on BSE at 12:17PM (IST) on Monday, down 1.43 per cent. The stock quoted a 52-week low price of Rs 3310.0 and a high of Rs 4765.9.

International Self Care Day. This special date, represented as 7/24, serves as a reminder that self-care is not confined to a specific time; rather, it should be practiced 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The day is dedicated to emphasizing the importance of self-love and taking care of both our bodies and minds.