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Vanessa Hudson has vowed to focus on customers as she tries to repair the national carrier’s battered reputation after Alan Joyce abruptly quit as the chief executive of Qantas two months earlier than planned.

BHP says the Albanese government’s “same job same pay” agenda will capture more workers than it expected when it estimated the annual impost at $1.3 billion, as the government rubbished the company’s estimates.

After several income taxpayers received notices for wrongly claiming income tax deductions under Section 80 P, the Income Tax Department (ITD) clarified that they were sent to them by mistake. The ITD added that «an email communication regarding this will be sent to you shortly».

Bitcoin's current trading value is $25,720, which decreased by nearly 1% on Tuesday. The cryptocurrency is facing an uncertain September due to regulatory delays and macroeconomic worries. In the past, Bitcoin has struggled during this month, experiencing six years of lackluster performance.

Hyderabad, India, organized by the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. This three-day workshop aims to facilitate discussions on climate change challenges and foster international cooperation to enhance countries' abilities to address these climate-related agricultural issues. The inaugural session of the workshop saw the participation of Shobha Karandlaje, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The first day of the event focused on "Climate Resilient Agriculture Research Needs and Innovations," where experts from various countries shared their experiences and insights regarding achieving agricultural resilience. They also highlighted the scientific and innovative solutions required to tackle emerging challenges and reduce uncertainties in agricultural food systems, read the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare press release. The workshop has drawn participants from G20 member states, guest-invited countries, and international organizations, along with senior officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and other relevant ministries. Agriculture, being one of the most climate-sensitive sectors, is significantly impacted by climate change, which is already affecting G20 nations.

Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal on Tuesday expressed gratitude to the company's young business team who always teach him the latest social media trends and innovative ideas for the organization's growth. He also recalled the time when his father used to take him to work during his childhood days and thanked him for teaching him how to value young minds' voices. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Anil Agarwal said, “Over the years I have realized that life lessons are not in textbooks but in people around us.

Paytm on Tuesday announced its business operating performance metrics for quarter to date (July-August period). The fintech giant continues to solidify its leadership of payment monetisation with 87 lakh devices deployed.

Nifty 50 failed to hold on to its pace and gave up in August, and one sector that pulled back the benchmark was banks. Since March, while the Nifty 50 has gained about 13%, its shadow Nifty Bank index has risen about 10%. But a deeper look into the performance of the Nifty Bank constituents shows that the big boys have lagged behind in the marathon. Most frontline private bank stocks have given negative to single-digit returns so far in the current financial year. “They (banks) were over owned and there are so many more sectors which are delivering more than 15% growth, so some excitement is shifting to those pockets.

Former PwC partner Peter Konidaris has become a consultant at advisory firm KordaMentha, making him the first of the named tax leaks partners to take up employment at a new outfit.

Paytm witnessed a 20% year-on-year (YoY) jump in its average monthly transacting users (MTU) which stood at 9.4 crore for the quarter to date (average for July and August 2023) period, the company informed in a filing to the exchanges on Tuesday. The company said that it witnessed a continued expansion in its customer base. It also reported a 137% YoY jump in its loan distribution business where the payment platform disbursed loans worth Rs 10,710 crore in July and August. The loan amount disbursed in August stood at Rs 5,517 crore.

Growth in India's dominant services industry lost some steam in August but overall conditions remained strong despite elevated inflationary pressures, according to a business survey that showed exports were at a record high on robust foreign demand. Tuesday's findings, coupled with a sister survey on Friday which found factory growth expanded at its fastest pace in three months, suggest Asia's third-largest economy will be the fastest-growing major country despite slowing global growth. The S&P Global India services Purchasing Managers' Index fell to 60.1 in August from 62.3 in July, lower than the Reuters poll expectation of 61.0. Still, the reading was above the 50-mark separating growth from contraction for a 25th consecutive month — the longest stretch since August 2011. «This spike in international demand supported one of the best sales performances recorded over the past 13 years, and acted as a catalyst for firms to expand their workforces as well as output,» noted Pollyanna De Lima, economics associate director at S&P Global. «Demand strength also fostered a heightened sense of optimism regarding the outlook, boding well for economic growth prospects.» A sub-index monitoring overall demand slowed slightly in August compared to the previous month.

NAB chairman Phil Chronican is “open and attracted” to the idea of linking banker bonuses to climate-related targets, so long as reliable and robust measurements can be found.

The Rolling Stones will soon release new music. On Monday, the band announced they are preparing to release their first album of original material in 18 years — since 2005's 'A Bigger Bang'. Titled 'Hackney Diamonds', the band will share details of the release at an event in East London's Hackney district on Wednesday, where Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood will be interviewed live by 'The Tonight Show' host Jimmy Fallon. The event will be live-streamed exclusively on YouTube on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. BST, 9:30 a.m. EST and 6:30 a.m. PST. «Hackney may be at the heart of Hackney Diamonds, but this is a truly global moment we want to share with fans around the world via YouTube,» the Rolling Stones shared in a statement.

5 September. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had constituted three separate independent national juries of eminent persons to select the teachers. Each awardee will receive a certificate of merit, a cash prize of ₹50,000, a silver medal, and an opportunity to interact with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Teachers’ Day or Shikshak Divas is celebrated annually on September 5 in India to commemorate the birthday of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the country’s first Vice President and former President, scholar, philosopher, and Bharat Ratna awardee, who was born on this day in 1888. Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping our lives, providing guidance, and imparting knowledge that goes beyond textbooks.

Rema and Burna Boy emerged as the top winners at the Headies Awards 2023, held on Sunday, September 3, at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta. The annual show honours Pan-African and Afrobeats talent. Rema clinched three awards, securing the titles for Best Male Artist, Digital Artiste of the Year, and African Artiste of the Year.

Drug major Cipla on Monday said its unit has inked a pact to acquire South Africa-based Actor Pharma. Cipla South Africa, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Mumbai-based drug major, has inked a binding term sheet with Actor Holdings (Pty) Ltd to acquire 100 per cent of the issued ordinary shares of Actor Pharma, the drug major said in a regulatory filing. This development underpins Cipla's commitment and investment in its over-the-counter (OTC) business and supports its journey to be a leading healthcare player in South Africa, he added.

Netflix enthusiasts, get ready to delve back into the enigmatic world of "Savage Beauty" as the streaming giant officially announced the renewal of this captivating series for a highly anticipated second season. Fans of the show will be delighted to know that production is already in full swing, promising an enthralling return to the screen sometime in 2024. The brainchild of creator Lebogang Mogashoa and the creative prowess of Quizzical Pictures, «Savage Beauty» released in May 2022, enthralling audiences with its gripping narrative and intriguing characters. The show's plot revolves around a mysterious woman, who infiltrates a formidable family that controls a global beauty empire while harboring a plethora of well-guarded dark secrets. The cast, featuring Rosemary Zimu, Dumisani Mbebe, Nthati Moshesh, Angela Sithole and Jesse Suntele, will once again grace the screen, promising a mesmerizing performance that will leave viewers at the edge of their seats. Netflix unveiled this exciting news as part of a broader revelation at MIP Africa, providing a sneak peek into its South African content line-up. In addition to the «Savage Beauty» announcement, Netflix thrilled fans by confirming the return of «Young, Famous & African» for a thrilling third season. The sneak peeks offered glimpses into two other eagerly awaited projects, «Miseducation» and «Blood & Water,» adding to the mounting excitement surrounding Netflix's African content offerings.

On August 21, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)  announced   that it has levied charges against «Titan Global Capital Management USA LLC», a New York-based FinTech investment adviser. The charges stem from Titan's use of «hypothetical performance metrics» in advertisements that the SEC deemed misleading.

Alliance Inc announced Friday that its chief executive, Rosalind Brewer, had resigned the day before. Brewer was the only African-American female CEO to run an S&P 500 company. With so few African-American women ever having gotten to the top of big US companies—other notables include former Xerox CEO Ursula Burns and Mary Winston as interim chief of Bed Bath & Beyond—Brewer’s departure deserves attention.

Mercado Libre (NASDAQ:MELI), a renowned name in Latin American e-commerce and financial services, has not only gained global recognition but also fiercely competes with industry giants like Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Alibaba (NYSE:BABA).