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Documents obtained by The Associated Press show that a gear crack that led to a fatal crash of a V-22 Osprey last year may have been started by weak spots in a metal used to manufacture that part

policy decision on Thursday even though most expect he’ll keep interest rates unchanged again. Global markets have been roiled in recent weeks by central bank action, with the Bank of England cutting interest rates last week, the Bank of Japan hiking, and the Federal Reserve preparing to ease amid recession fears. That may give the Reserve Bank of India reason to stay cautious after keeping rates steady for 18 months already. But there is a chance the RBI may signal a pivot is coming months. Thursday will be the last rate decision of the six-member monetary policy committee before its current four-year term expires in October. Some economists expect the MPC may want to go out with a bang by possibly setting the stage for policy easing.

performance-based pay of their chief executives and senior management, to factor in the company's sustainability goal outcomes in appraisal KPIs amid their increasing influence on investor and consumer sentiments. Companies including ITC, Hindustan Unilever (HUL), Mahindra & Mahindra, Lupin, Cipla and Emaar have started to link their performance in areas like water and carbon positivity, plastic neutrality, climate-resilience, and diversity and inclusion in hiring to the remuneration of their senior management. This comes at a time when ESG (environment, social and governance practices) is becoming a buzz word in business deals, investment decisions and even consumer response to products, industry experts and executives said. ESG goals are becoming more common in annual KPIs (key performance indicators) for executive leaders, said Anandorup Ghose, partner at Deloitte India. While the weightage to these goals varies by industry, approximately around 10-15% weightage is assigned to ESG-linked metrics, he said.

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₹79,900, the iPhone 15 with 128 GB storage is now being offered for ₹69,690 on Vijay Sales, marking a substantial ₹10,210 reduction. Moreover, buyers using ICICI or SBI bank credit cards can avail an additional ₹4,000 discount, bringing the price down to ₹65,690.The iPhone 15 Plus, which boasts enhanced battery life and a larger screen, is now priced at ₹77,190, down from its original price of ₹89,900.

Waqf Board Act, Chief Priest of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Ayodhya, Acharya Satyendra Das Ji Maharaj welcomed the proposed amendments by the government. He said, «This is a good step; the female has no share in the Waqf board's property as no female member is a part of the Waqf board, now females will have their share in the properties of Waqf board. He said, „How is a property owned by the Waqf board? On what basis did the Waqf board own this property, and what is the monetary value of the Waqf board's property? The Waqf board properties will be reviewed. The land under the Waqf board in different regions will be checked.“

government is all set to bring a Bill in Parliament to amend the 1995 law governing Waqf boards to ensure more accountability and transparency in their functioning and mandatory inclusion of women in these bodies, sources said. They claimed that the move comes in the backdrop of demands from within the Muslim community. The Bill to amend the Wakf Act, 1995, will make it mandatory for Waqf boards to register their properties with district collectors to ensure their actual valuation. There are 30 Waqf boards in the country. The sources on Sunday pointed out that the revenue generated by all Waqf properties is estimated at Rs 200 crore per annum. This is not in sync with the number of properties such bodies have, they said.

Waqf Boards to declare any property a 'waqf asset' and take control of it. This move follows numerous representations from various sections of the Muslim community and a comprehensive review of the current Waqf Act.

NCL) CMD B Sairam on Saturday said that the company despatched 94 per cent of its total coal to the power sector and contributed Rs 15,000 crore to the central as well as state exchequer in FY24 in the forms of royalty and GST. Sairam also reaffirmed the company's commitment towards fulfilling the energy security of the nation. Speaking at the sidelines of Singrauli Industrial Summit 2024 organised by NCL at its headquarters, the CMD of the Coal India arm also outlined the company's contribution to the inclusive development of the Singrauli region. He also underscored the benefits of adopting an integrated approach based on shared values for the holistic development of Singrauli.

Foreign investment in Indian government securities via the fully accessible route (FAR) crossed $9 billion in the first seven months of this calendar year, significantly exceeding investments for the whole of 2023 during which $8.21 billion came in into those securities, an analysis of CCIL data showed. Since the announcement of inclusion of domestic sovereign debt in the JP Morgan index in September 2023, there has been a $13.26 billion gush in government securities through FAR.

Adani Power has offered the highest bid of ₹27,000 crore for KSK Mahanadi Power's 1,800-megawatt plant that's undergoing insolvency proceedings, people with knowledge of the matter told ET. The Adani offer already ensures a 92% recovery for the lenders. Banks had received a total of 10 financial bids for the thermal power company by Thursday evening. Other bidders include Capri Global Holdings, Coal India, NTPC, Vedanta, JSW Energy, Naveen Jindal-owned Jindal Steel & Power, iLab India Special Fund, Rashmi Metaliks and Sherisha Technologies, said the people cited above. Adani Power's offer is a combination of ₹12,500 crore in upfront cash, ₹9,000 crore of accumulated cash in the company since three of its units are operational, and an estimated receivables of ₹5,500 crore, one of the persons cited above said.

The Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) is projecting a $17.4 billion boost in income tax revenues from 2024-’25 to 2028-’29, thanks to the federal government’s latest effort to bolster the nation’s coffers. The policy change, which was introduced in Budget 2024 and came into effect on June 25, increases the capital gains inclusion rate for corporations and trusts from one-half to two-thirds and applies the same rate for individuals on yearly gains exceeding $250,000.

The Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) is projecting a $17.4 billion boost in income tax revenues from 2024-’25 to 2028-’29, thanks to the federal government’s latest effort to bolster the nation’s coffers. The policy change, which was introduced in Budget 2024 and came into effect on June 25, increases the capital gains inclusion rate for corporations and trusts from one-half to two-thirds and applies the same rate for individuals on yearly gains exceeding $250,000.

Beach volleyball player and convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde was heartily booed by the crowd during his first two matches at the Paris Olympic Games.

Nissan says it has a “sustainability plan” to become a greener and more inclusive company

Union Budget 2024 infuses in itself everything that would lead India to the path of becoming 'Viksit Bharat', Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said as she answered the questions raised by the Opposition INDIA bloc in Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

Hindustan Zinc received a demand of Rs 1,170 crore inclusive of tax and interest from the Income Tax Department for AY21, it said in a stock exchange intimation on Tuesday.

Panorama Studios International has announced July 31 as the record date for its 1:5 stock split. This means today is the last day to purchase shares in order to qualify for the split. Earlier in June, Panorama Studios revealed that it would split its shares in a 1:5 ratio. As a result, each share with a face value of Rs 10 will be split into 5 shares with a face value of Rs 2 each.

expectations and employee realities regarding hiring and retention continues to grow, according to a report. Even as employers and job seekers agree that flexibility, higher salaries and career progression are top priorities, employees value company culture and ethics more than the organisations realise while organisations overvalue the importance of brand and incentives, said Michael Page 'Talent Trends 2024 — India Expectation Gap' report.