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New Delhi: IndiGo on Wednesday inducted 77 female pilots for its Airbus and ATR planes to celebrate 77 years of the country's independence. With the latest induction, the carrier has more than 800 female pilots. The induction of 72 female pilots for the Airbus fleet and 5 for the ATR fleet to celebrate 77 years of the country's independence marks a milestone, the airline said in a release. The airline has around 14 per cent women pilots compared to a global average of 7-9 per cent women pilots in the workforce, it added.

India Independence Day 2024: As India gears up to celebrate its 78th Independence Day, the long weekend presents a perfect opportunity to spend quality time with friends. However, with the rainy weather putting a damper on outdoor plans, why not explore some fun and creative ways to make the most of the holiday indoors? Here are five exciting activities that you and your friends can enjoy together, rain or shine.

NGT) has said that only the Centre can decide whether constructing a «strong» battalion infrastructure in a reserve forest area would impact the issue of conservation of forests. The green panel was hearing a plea alleging that Assam's forest department had illegally diverted 28 hectares of reserve forest for the establishment of the 2nd Assam Commando Battalion in the Assam-Nagaland interstate border area of Geleky Reserve Forest in Sibsagar district. It also alleged that unauthorised permission was granted by the then Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) M K Yadava, who «misused his power and position to divert a large part of the forest area» without taking consent from the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). In an order passed on August 9, the eastern bench of the NGT comprising judicial member Justice Sheo Kumar Singh and expert member Arun Kumar Verma noted that an affidavit was filed by the present PCCF, stating the construction of the forest battalion was an «activity for forest conservation and management» and while undertaking it, no trees were felled.

Motilal Oswal has initiated coverage on Gravita India with a buy rating, and a target price of Rs 2,350, signalling a 30% upside potential, stating that the company is favored by strong industry tailwinds. “We believe that with strong industry tailwinds, favorable regulatory policies, the availability of additional hedging mechanisms, and the absence of significant supply chain disruption, Gravita can ramp up the utilization materially (driving ~30% sales volume CAGR over FY24-27E)," ,” said Motilal Oswal in its report.

As we celebrate Independence Day, let’s look back at the distance we have traversed in 77 years. This was India in 1947: Life expectancy was 32 years. Literacy was 18%.

World Investment Advisors is taking another step forward on its next chapter of growth with a new addition to its C-suite.

security arrangements have been made in Kashmir to ensure incident-free Independence Day celebrations, with a multi-tier security set put in place at the venue of the main function here. A full dress rehearsal was held on Tuesday at the Bakshi Stadium where Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, V K Birdi took the salute at the march past. Contingents of police, security forces and school children took part in the parade, «We have made foolproof security arrangements for Independence Day celebrations. We keep all possibilities in mind while drafting a security plan to ensure that everything remains peaceful,» Birdi told reporters here after the full dress rehearsal.

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has appointed three new leaders to oversee Hindi general entertainment and movie channels following the departure of Neeraj Vyas. Nachiket Pantvaidya, an industry veteran with a diverse career spanning multiple leading media companies, is now taking over as the Business Head of Sony Entertainment Television (SET), marking his third stint with SPNI. While he joins SET, he will also continue to manage his role as General Manager at Sony Pictures International Productions (SPIP).

The diversity group said firms should support their teams by taking a clear stance, being explicit in their communications and actions that «there is no place for hate or discrimination in the workplace», and in vocalising support for those affected. It acknowledged that some companies have started sharing wellbeing kits with staff for further assistance, but argued this «does not go far enough». Reboot added: «August 2011 was the last time the UK saw race-related riots on the scale we have seen in recent days. „After those events, many organisations and individuals committed to d...

Olympian Abhinav Bindra-run Abhinav Bindra Foundation, registered in Mohali, for five years. The registration will allow the organisation to receive foreign grants, officials said. Bindra won India's first individual gold medal at the Olympics — in the men's 10-metre air rifle competition — at Beijing in 2008. The non-profit organisation run by Bindra is dedicated to ensuring that global best practices are made available to all sporting activities, according to its website. During the recent Paris Olympics, India secured 71st rank with Neeraj Chopra, Manu Bhaker, Sarabjot Singh, Swapnil Kusale, Aman Sehrawat and the Indian hockey team winning medals.

LPL Financial has kicked off its annual flagship conference, Focus 2024, which is set to be one of the largest gatherings of financial advisors globally.

Kazam EV Tech, which offers several charging products and services for electric vehicles, said on Monday that it raised $8 million in a funding round led by Vertex Ventures. Existing investors like Avaana Capital and Alteria Capital, among others, also participated in this round, the company said. Kazam plans to use the proceeds to strengthen its tech and product teams, increase its offerings and expand its market presence. The firm had raised about $11 million before the latest round, according to data from Tracxn.

British Columbia offers diverse pathways for immigration, each tailored to different types of applicants, including skilled workers, healthcare professionals, international graduates, and entrepreneurs. Here’s a deeper dive into each immigration stream and its specific requirements:

Prudent Equity launched its maiden growth strategy portfolio management service (PMS), which allows a minimum investment of Rs 50 lakh. The fund leverages a bottom-up value investing approach, capturing mispriced opportunities while prioritising capital protection, and is designed for investors seeking long-term capital appreciation over 36 to 60 months.

climate change requires a focus on Asia, which is home to 60% of the world's population and contributes over half of global emissions, with temperatures in some areas rising twice as fast as the global average, and given India's size, scale, and influence, it plays a vital role in the global solution, said Desmond Kuek, executive director and CEO of Temasek Trust. «Addressing these issues in Asia is essential for global progress, and India plays a pivotal role in driving positive impact across Asia and beyond,» Kuek told ET in an exclusive interaction. «We are just at the start of this multi-year journey and aim to bring together diverse partners and stakeholders, including from India, to collectively tackle these challenges.» Since 2003, the Singaporean investment company has been setting aside a portion of its net positive returns above its risk-adjusted cost of capital for community gifts to foster a more inclusive world with focus on sustainable development. Temasek Trust, as the primary beneficiary of Temasek's gifts, disburses grants for programmes to be developed and delivered by its non-profit ecosystem including Temasek Foundation, Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory, and Mandai Nature.

Shashi Tharoor on Saturday opined that it would have been good had Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the landslides-hit Wayanad earlier. The MP from Thiruvananthapuram said he hoped at least after the Prime Minister's visit the Central government would announce it as natural calamity and provide appropriate funds for relief and rehabilitation. «As far as I am concerned, I think that better late than never is the best I can say,» Tharoor told reporters responding to a question on Modi's visit to Kerala's Wayanad earlier in the day. The July 30 landslides claimed the lives of 226 people so far, while over 130 are feared missing. The calamity caused widespread destruction in Chooralmala, Mundakkai and Punchirimattam hamlets.

Vijay Kadam, a renowned actor in Marathi cinema, passed away early Saturday morning at the age of 67. Kadam had been battling cancer for the past one and a half years. His loss has shocked the Marathi entertainment industry. He is survived by his wife and son, and his cremation will take place this afternoon at the Andheri-Oshiwara crematorium. Kadam’s death has created a significant void in the Marathi entertainment industry, where his exceptional talent for portraying diverse characters was well recognized. He gained real recognition for his work on stage from the 1980s to the 1990s and was a significant presence in theatre for a long time. «After battling cancer for the past one and a half year, he passed away at his home this morning.»

Hulu has renewed the reality series "Vanderpump Villa" for a second season. The show will feature Lisa Vanderpump and Vanderpump Rules alum Stassi Schroeder, who joins as a lead cast member.

Walkaroo has roped in Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan as its brand ambassador and will launch an integrated marketing campaign showcasing Walkaroo's extensive product portfolio, the company said on Friday. The appointment of Dhawan as brand ambassador reinforces Walkaroo's brand presence and appeal to the younger generation and fashion-conscious consumers across the country, the company said. «We are very happy to have Varun Dhawan join us in our commitment towards promoting a healthier and active lifestyle through walking. His youthful energy and stylish persona resonate perfectly with our brand image,» Walkaroo International Pvt Ltd Managing Director V Noushad said. «Varun's strong appeal among the younger generation and his ability to connect with a diverse audience will enable us to broader our reach and achieve new milestones.» he said in a release on Friday.

Fortis Healthcare is set to acquire the stake of private equity firms in its own diagnostics arm Agilus Diagnostics (formerly SRL), according to sources in the know. Jacob Ballas and International Finance Corporation (IFC), who along with Resurgence PE own around 34% stake in the diagnostics company, are selling their stake and exercising a put option. The deal will peg the valuation of Agilus at around ₹5,000 crore, the people cited earlier said.

Following a proposal from the student movement's coordinators, Yunus' name was finalised late on Tuesday as the head of the interim government. The government will be formed once decisions regarding the other members are made. The interim government will be sworn in on Thursday, the Bangladesh Army chief announced on Wednesday.