Platform Financial News

By Chandni Shah and Daren Butler

Nirmala Sitharaman and Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar will on Tuesday inaugurate the 'Kisan Rin Portal' to help farmers avail subsidised loans under the Kisan Credit Card (KCC).

(Reuters) — DirecTV said on Monday it had reached a multi-year deal with Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) that would return the local broadcaster's content to the AT&T-controlled distributor's network after a more than two-month blackout.

As the Federal Reserve and central banks of England, China, and Japan ready for rate decisions this week, oil longs seem to have only concern: Keeping a barrel above $90 and adding to the gains thus far for September.

Enso Oils & Lubricants, a leading subsidiary of Enso Group, will specialize in the importation and distribution of Gazpromneft-Lubricants' high-quality oils, lubricants, and technical fluids that cater to a wide array of industries.Vinay Maloo, Chairman, Enso Group said, “Enso is proud to be the strategic partner of Gazpromneft for their products and am sure that the relationship will bring positive gains to both entities."“Gazpromneft-Lubricants has world-class products in both automotive and industrial segments to fulfill the requirements of the Indian customers," said Radhakrishnan Ramarathnam, CEO, Enso Oils & Lubricants.The partnership will supplement the supply of specialized lubricants to India's largest manufacturers of industrial equipment and machinery, as well as other enterprises. For modern passenger vehicles manufactured in India, Gazpromneft-Lubricants will supply premium lines of engine and transmission oils with improved characteristics for reliable engine operation in hot climates.

Edtech major Byju's on Monday said it will clear the full and final settlement dues of laid-off employees soon amid «difficult business restructuring». In a statement, the company said it «regrets and acknowledges the delays in settling dues of former employees».

Healthcare payments startup Qube Health has raised Rs 25 crore in a pre-series-A round from its existing investors Inflection Point Ventures and Green Ivy Ventures, and a few family office investors, at a valuation of Rs 200 crore. Qube offers a payment system and healthcare credit line to employees of corporates that sign up.

The Dogecoin price has gained by 0.5% in the past hour, with its move to $0.062421 coming as the cryptocurrency market as a whole recovers by 1% today.

Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that is not part of  Cryptonews.com  editorial content.

The majority of Bittrex US customers are leaving money behind by failing to claim their assets. 

The price of Ethereum (ETH) has stalled at $1,636 today, with the altcoin rising by only 0.3% in 24 hours and 1.5% in a week.

Get the degree, get the job offer, get that first promotion. Then what? The set paths that used to shape so many careers are eroding fast these days. Instead of handing out fancy new titles at every performance review, companies like Meta Platforms are cutting layers of middle managers.

Major broadcasters have thrown out the usual script for fall prime-time lineups. Production delays caused by the monthslong Hollywood writers and actors strikes mean the coming slate of shows on ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox and the CW will look a lot different from past years. This year, viewers will see lineups heavy on reality and game shows, with titles such as “Shark Tank," “The Masked Singer," “Celebrity Jeopardy!" and “Raid the Cage." Networks are also turning to reruns of hits such as “Law & Order" and “Blue Bloods" to fill their airtime.

streaming and television business including billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Ltd., according to people familiar with the matter. The US entertainment giant has discussed a range of options with would-be suitors, from a deal for the entire Disney Star business to a piecemeal transaction that may include some combination of its assets including sports rights and regional streaming service Disney+ Hotstar, the people said. Disney has been weighing strategic options for the business including an outright sale or setting up a joint venture, Bloomberg News reported in July after the Indian unit lost its streaming rights to the Indian Premier League cricket tournament to Viacom18 Media Pvt., a tie-up between Paramount Global and Reliance. Disney had approached Reliance about potentially buying a stake in the business, a person familiar with the matter said at the time. Discussions are ongoing and may not lead to any deal, the people said, asking not to be identified as the information is private.

Big banks are worried that more lending might migrate away from them in the coming years. Investors big and small are taking notice. The boom in alternative assets has been a big winner for managers of those funds in recent years, as things such as bespoke corporate lending take share from what has traditionally been the business of banks.

list of online casinos not on GamStop. You get a fantastic tropical theme, but not with the flashy, in-your-face colours, or logos you might see on a Turks & Cacaos tourism brochure. Instead, everything is more in dark blues, blacks, and tan colours with an Art Deco twist.

To expand its consumer base and reach, Delhi's iconic market places including Chandni Chowk will now be available online for shopping at ‘Delhi Bazaar’. Delhi Bazaar is a virtual marketplace for Delhi's signature markets. It will provide them global exposure by bringing together their popular stores on a virtual platform.

Congress rule for half a century had been full of «fraud, deceit and treachery», BRS Working President K T Rama Rao on Sunday said «intelligent Telangana will not believe the lies and fictitious guarantees». In a message posted on social media platform X, the Telangana minister also satirically said if the «tricolour chameleon» (Congress flag) is believed, then the removal of free power to farmers is guaranteed. Ahead of the upcoming Telangana assembly polls, the Congress on Sunday announced six guarantees which include the promise of Rs 2,500 per month and gas cylinders at Rs 500 for women, as well as 200 units of free electricity to all households, if the party comes to power in the state. «The rule of vultures comes, the abolition of Rythu Bandhu is guaranteed..! If the regime of kalakeyas (demons) comes, power cuts and darkness (in the state) are guaranteed..!,» he said in a poetic manner in Telugu.

Orios Venture Partners (VP) on Monday had two of its managing partners, Anup Jain and Rajeev Suri, step down in back-to-back announcements on professionals networking platform LinkedIn. Jain and Suri are set out to launch a fund independently, sources in the know told ET. “Rajeev Suri who was heading investor relations and Anup Jain who was part of the investing team have departed. Rehan Yar Khan, the founding partner, continues to head fund investments along with a nine member team,” a spokesperson from Orios VP said in a statement. The Mumbai-based firm said it will continue to look to make eight to ten investments a year.

Unified Payment Interface, commonly known by its acronym ‘UPI’, is one of the most popular payment systems in India. The ease of use and secured platform make it a preferable choice for users. There are many UPI apps to help you transact funds hassle-free.

Can we call Apple and Twitter (now x) in a love-hate relationship? Umm, after this interview, we arguably can. Despite some serious allegations that both the companies have placed on each other, Cook’s latest comments on why Apple still uses X reflects a deep of ambivalence.