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Workers have linked the U.S. and Canadian sides of the new Gordie Howe International Bridge spanning the Detroit River

Abbott is warning that sensors on some of its blood sugar monitoring systems may need to be replaced to prevent inaccurate readings

Norfolk Southern got a boost during the second quarter from insurance payments related to last year's disastrous East Palestine derailment, but it also made progress in reducing its expenses and getting more efficient

Meta's Oversight Board says the company failed to take down an AI-generated intimate image of an Indian female public figure that violated its policies until the board got involved

Finance ministers from leading rich and developing nations are meeting in Rio de Janeiro to discuss a global tax on the super-rich

Cipla on Friday posted 18% growth in its consolidated net profit at Rs 1,178 crore for the first quarter ended June 2024. The same stood at Rs 996 crore in the year-ago period. The profit beat the ET Now Poll estimates of Rs 1,071 crore.

Revenue from operations during the reporting period surged 17% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 19,571 crore.

ICICI Bank is expected to report a net profit for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 in the range of Rs 10,441 crore — Rs 10,876 crore according to the estimates by four brokerages. The growth in April-June quarter profit after tax (PAT) could be between 8.1% and 12.7% on the year-on-year basis. The net interest income (NII) for the reporting quarter is seen in the range of Rs 19,253 crore to Rs 19,700 crore which translates into an uptick of 5.2%-8% on the YoY basis.

IndusInd Bank on Friday reported a consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 2,171 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, which was up by 2% over Rs 2,124 crore reported by the lender in the year-ago period. The net interest income (NII) grew by 11% YoY to Rs 5,408 crore from Rs 4,867 crore in the year-ago period.

Congress on Friday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of playing "petty politics" while paying tribute to martyrs on Kargil Vijay Diwas and said his remarks that his government implemented the Agnipath scheme at the behest of the Army was a «blatant lie». The Congress' attack came after Modi said the Agnipath military recruitment scheme was an example of necessary reforms undertaken by the Army and accused the opposition of playing politics over the recruitment process aimed at keeping the average age in the armed forces low.

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd. rose 1.29 per cent to Rs 441.35 in Friday's trade. It hit an intraday high of Rs 451.05 and low of Rs 436.7, respectively, during the day. The stock quoted a 52-week high price of Rs 451.05 and low of Rs 262.1.

Peeragarhi village in Outer Delhi have been reportedly grappling with a troubling water issue for nearly two weeks. As per an Indian Express report, residents are getting blue water with foams from their taps. Local residents attribute the contamination to chemical and denim factories near the village. They claim these factories are improperly disposing of industrial waste, which is tainting the drinking and bathing water provided by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB).

Vedanta's board of directors on Friday approved second interim dividend of Rs 4 per share for the Financial Year 2024-25. The total payout will amount to Rs 1,564 crore. The dividend was approved by its board in a meeting held today and the company announced about the development during market hours. The company's shares were trading at Rs 442.95 on the NSE around 3 pm, up by Rs 12.05 or 2.80% over the Thursday's closing price.

Brazilian government on Thursday apologized for human rights violations in the persecution and incarceration of Japanese immigrants in the years after World War II.

divine guidance during challenging times. One such place is the "Plateau Nath Baba Mandir," located downhill of Kargil town. This temple, believed to possess miraculous protective powers, has saved troops from bombardment since the 1971 war and the 1999 Kargil War, as none of the numerous bombs landing near it have exploded. Soldiers stationed near the site believe the temple’s divine aura shields them from harm, earning its reverence among the Army and locals. The Punjab Regiment, currently guarding higher posts on the Line of Control at Kargil, maintains the temple.

Apple Inc. lost ground in China’s smartphone market in the June quarter after local companies like Huawei Technologies Co. surged ahead.

IDBI bank moves ahead, the Divestment Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Friday declared that the Indian government will allow bidders to access private data of the bank by early August. The secretary also said the Reserve Bank of India has indicated completion of its «fit and proper» vetting of potential bidders of IDBI Bank, Reuters reported.

Instant loan apps have changed the way people get loans. They have made it far quicker and easier. Digital loans refer to financial credit that is applied for, processed, approved, and disbursed entirely through online platforms or mobile apps without the need for physical paperwork or in-person interactions. Amid wide ranging concerns about digital lending, an industry body has said its 37 member entities witnessed a 49 per cent surge in disbursements at Rs 1.46 lakh crore in financial year 2023-24. According to Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment (FACE), the number of loans disbursed grew by 35 per cent to over 10 crore borrowings in FY24.

changing customer preferences.Anyone connected to modern living knows that Indians use their smartphones and mobile devices to search for their needs. Now, most of these journeys begin with a simple Google search, whether they’re searching for mundane household items or researching information for important life decisions - like finding life insurance plans.In 2024, understanding customers' wants is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Some Indian Insurtech companies are already leading the charge by integrating customer preferences smartly into their digital marketing strategies.To better understand this evolving landscape of life insurance and consumer preferences, we dive into the insights revealed by Techmagnate, a leading digital marketing agency, in their search trends report.The Life Insurance Search Trends Report from Techmagnate provides insightful data about the life insurance industry, from the most searched keywords to the top brands, ultimately revealing what this data says about the people looking for the products on offer.Embracing digital processes in the insurance sector has transformed the entire industry.

MUMBAI : Nestlé India Ltd’s shares have dropped by about 3% since its June quarter (Q1FY25) results were announced on Thursday. The numbers mark a substantial slowdown in growth of the packaged foods company with revenue increasing by a mere 3.3% year-on-year. This is the lowest print since the Maggi crisis in 2015 (excluding the June 2020 Covid quarter), said analysts from Kotak Institutional Equities.

search trends in the personal loan market.A report by Techmagnate,a leading digital marketing agency in India, analyzed search trends for the personal loan industry based on their volumes, types of queries, and even their market shares.By delving into the data and insights from recent search trends, financial institutions can strategically amplify their digital marketing efforts to capture a growing audience whose needs have not been fully catered to yet.Techmagnate’s comprehensive analysis of over 18,000 keywords reveals that the overall Personal Loans industry in India witnessed significant growth in search volume, with a substantial 25.73% increase from 51.64L searches in FY’22 to 64.92L searches in FY’23.Data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) shows that personal loans have grown by 30.8% in August 2023 as compared to the previous year. While the RBI is cautioning banks and lending institutions to put stringent checks in place for loan disbursals, the data on hand corroborates with what people are searching for.Additionally, the total credit to borrowers was INR 47.7 trillion in Aug’23, which is up from INR 36.7 trillion just a little over a year ago.While the data from Techmagnate’s search trends report takes a look at the Top 20 brands by search volumes (SV) in India, we’re taking a closer look at the Top 5 in this article.There’s no surprise that the heavy hitters of the Indian market - i.e.