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reservoirs across the country further dipped to just 21 per cent of their total live storage capacity. The Central Water Commission (CWC) has released the live storage status of 150 key reservoirs across India in its latest bulletin. These reservoirs, crucial for hydroelectric projects and water supply, have a combined live storage capacity of 178.784 billion cubic meters (BCM), which is approximately 69.35 per cent of the total live storage capacity created in the country. As of Thursday, the live storage available in these reservoirs is 37.662 BCM, which is 21 per cent of their total capacity. Overall, the live storage available across the 150 reservoirs stands at 54.310 BCM against the estimated total capacity of 257.812 BCM.

In recent years, yoga has gained immense popularity worldwide for its numerous health benefits. From improving physical flexibility to enhancing mental well-being, yoga has become an integral part of many people's daily routines. Yoga helps individuals rejuvenate from the daily hustle-bustle of life to help experience bliss and mini mindful moments through meditation.

₹1,757.50 hit on 3 July last year, following the merger of mortgage lender HDFC with the bank. The anticipation among domestic investors is of the so-called foreign room of the stock widening to 25% from March quarter’s 24.94%.Foreign room refers to the proportion of shares still available to foreign investors relative to the foreign ownership limit, which is 74%.

Federal officials are investigating an incident in which a piece of engine cover lining fell off a United Airlines plane that was taking off in Connecticut

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has entered into an memorandum of understanding with the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (IIIT, Delhi) to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) based solutions for improvement in the availability of road signs on national highways, a move aimed at enhancing road safety. The tentative length to be covered under this project shall be around 25,000 km, the ministry of road transport and highways said in a statement issued on Thursday. As per the agreement, IIIT Delhi will conduct surveys for collecting imagery and other data related to availability and condition of road signages on selected national highways stretches.

Snapchat Inc. will pay $15 million to settle a lawsuit brought by California’s civil rights agency

Private lenders surged in choppy trading on Wednesday helping the Bank Nifty index cross the 51,000-mark for the first time, bolstered by liquidation of bearish derivative bets. The index comprising nine private and three state-owned lenders hit an all-time high of 51,957 before closing at a record 51,439.9, up 2% over Tuesday. The Sensex ended 0.1% higher, while the Nifty fell 0.2% after shuttling between gains and losses.

Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of 84 major developmental projects worth more than Rs 1500 crore in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. According to a PMO release, the inaugurations will include projects related to road infrastructure, water supply schemes, and infrastructure in higher education etc. Additionally, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for projects like the improvement of the Chenani-Patnitop-Nashri Section, the development of Industrial Estates and the construction of six Government Degree Colleges.

Canadian airline WestJet is starting to cancel some flights as it braces for a possible strike this week by aircraft maintenance technicians

parametric insurance cover to protect them from these sudden losses due to heat can come into play. Parametric solutions are a type of insurance that covers the probability of a predefined event happening, instead of indemnifying the actual loss incurred. Last year, some 21,000 SEWA (Self-Employed Women's Association) workers, out of 2.9 mn members, were provided with an innovative heat insurance cover.

orange paint on Stonehenge, the prehistoric megalithic structure on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England. In a video going viral on social media platforms, two people wearing white shirts with Just Stop Oil on can be seen running up to the monoliths with canisters spraying paint. People present there tried to stop those activists by dragging them away. This is significant because the act of vandalism has taken place just a few days ahead of the summer solstice. Some of the stones, dating back to neolithic period, were seen covered in orange paint. One of the protesters sat on the grass and the other was detained by a member of the public.

EU’s recently passed regulation, Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) will lead to high costs and hurt exports from developing countries, economic think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said Wednesday. The ESPR mandates that imported products meet stringent sustainability standards, including a Digital Product Passport for traceability. ESPR will cover all products by 2030 but would begin with regulating items such as textiles, furniture, mattresses, tyres, detergents, paints, lubricants, iron and steel from January 2026. “ESPR will lead to high costs of products because of changes needed in production processes. Since most products covered are consumer products, the price rise may lead to inflation in the EU,” GTRI said.

HD Kumaraswamy on Wednesday met Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and initiated discussions on implementing the 260-km railway line between Bengaluru and Sathyamangalam (Sathy) in Tamil Nadu. Kumaraswamy, who met Vaishnaw in Delhi, mentioned that the project was sanctioned when his father, HD Deve Gowda was the Prime Minister in 1996. According to a map put out by the Indian Railways, the new line, as proposed earlier, branches off at Hejjala on the Mysuru-Bengaluru sector and reaches Chamarajanagar via the industrial hub of Harohalli, Kanakapura, Sathanur, Halaguru, Malavalli, Kollegal and Yelandur covering a length of 142-km. A further extension from here is needed to reach Sathyamangalam.

—Name withheld on requestYour asset allocation, with an 85:15 equity-to-debt ratio, is commendable for long-term growth, particularly given your systematic investment plans (SIPs) in diversified mutual funds. To optimize your portfolio for your children's education and your retirement, consider the following strategies. For education goal planning, your estimated requirement of ₹3 crore today is projected to increase to approximately ₹5.92 crore in 8 years, assuming a 7% inflation rate.

Motorola Razr 50 will be priced around EUR 899 (approximately ₹80,460), while the higher-end Razr 50 Ultra is expected to retail at EUR 1,199 (about ₹107,310) for the 12GB RAM and 512GB storage variant. However, Indian prices are likely to be lower, mirroring last year’s trend when the Razr 40 Ultra was introduced at ₹89,999 and the Razr 40 at ₹59,999.The forthcoming Razr 50 Ultra is rumored to feature the new Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, a notable upgrade from its predecessor.

Form 16 holds significant importance for employed individuals in India during the income tax filing process. It includes comprehensive information such as salary details, claimed deductions, and the tax deducted at source (TDS) by the employer throughout the fiscal year. This data automatically populates most sections of your tax return, streamlining the filing process by eliminating the need for manual data entry.

₹2.50 lakh for an ordinary individual, ₹3 lakh for a resident individual of over 60 years, and ₹5 lakh for an Individual above 80 years.If you opt for the new tax regime, the basic exemption limit is ₹3 lakh for each individual, irrespective of age. While arriving at the basic exemption limit for the limited purpose of filing your ITR, you must include the long-term capital gains for which you are claiming exemption.

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) plans to offer 15 road projects worth Rs 44,000 crore, covering 900 km, for bids under the build-operate-transfer (BOT) mode in FY25. If successful, this could mark the comeback of public-private-partnership projects in highways. The government earlier this year amended the model concession agreement to make it attractive for the private sector to invest in road construction. The 15 projects for this fiscal year are a part of the government’s plan to offer 53 projects worth over `. 2.2 lakh crore, covering route length of 5,200 km, under BOT mode over the next three to five years. Capitalising on Interest:

The federal judge presiding over the class-action lawsuit filed by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers against the NFL voiced frustrations with the way the plaintiffs’ attorneys have handled their side of the case

A new survey by Natixis Investment Managers reveals a concerning outlook for North American Generation X as they approach retirement.

₹38 crore from anchor investors, just a day before its initial public offering (IPO) opens for public subscription. According to the regulatory filing, Sigma Global Fund, Zeal Global Opportunities Fund, SB Opportunities Fund 1, and Vikasa India EIF Fund 1 participated the anchor book round.Also read: Akme Fintrade IPO: From latest GMP to lot size, here are key things to knowThe Udaipur-based company allotted 31.35 lakh equity shares to anchor investors at ₹120 each, totaling ₹37.62 crore.“The Board of Directors of the Company at their respective meetings held on June 18.