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Hathras claimed the lives of 121 people, the Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of the Sikandra Rao division of the district submitted a prime facie report to the District Magistrate of Hathras on Wednesday. The prime facie report suggests that the stampede occurred as devotees rushed to seek blessing from 'Bhole Baba', the preacher at the religious congregation Satsang, as he was about to leave the venue after the prayer. The preacher 'Bhole Baba' identified as Suraj Pal is also known by the names of Narayan Sakar Hari and Jagat Guru Vishwahari.

Fitch Ratings on Friday revised its outlook on domestic steel major Tata Steel to negative on account of uncertainty surrounding the turnaround of the company's operations in the UK. However, the expected robust growth in Tata Steel's India operations and likely earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) profits at Dutch operations in FY25, may offset any losses at UK operations, Fitch Ratings said in a report. «Fitch Ratings has revised the Outlook on India-based Tata Steel Limited's (TSL) Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to Negative, from Stable, and affirmed the IDR at 'BBB-'. »We have also affirmed the rating on the USD 1 billion notes due July 2024 issued by TSL's subsidiary ABJA Investment Co. Pte. Ltd. and guaranteed by TSL, at 'BBB-'," the statement said, adding that the negative outlook reflects uncertainty surrounding turnaround of the UK operations.

China’s authorities are investigating food safety concerns in cooking oils after an investigative report from local media revealed that tankers carrying soybean oil from a major state-owned company were also used to carry a form of coal

Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have dropped. For the class of 2024, the annual pay is in the range of ₹15-16 lakh, according to separated studies by Deloitte and TeamLease. Compensation for graduates from top 10 engineering institutes, of which eight are IITs, as ranked by the National Institutional Ranking Framework has declined marginally for the class of 2024, according to Deloitte campus workforce trends 2024 study. «They can expect a median compensation of ₹16.3 lakh per annum in 2024 as per our study,» said Neelesh Gupta, partner, Deloitte India. Annual pay is down to a median ₹15-16 lakh compared with ₹18-20 lakh in 2023 at old IITs, as per a TeamLease Services study conducted in May shared with ET.

Woodshaw Financial Group principal D.R. Barton analyzes the state of the consumer after Walmart's solid earnings report on 'Varney & Co.'

stampede at a Hindu religious gathering in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, authorities said, in one of the worst such tragedies in recent years. The stampede happened in a village in Hathras district, about 200 km southeast of the national capital New Delhi, where authorities said a large crowd had gathered on an open area of land in response to a call from a religious leader. Here is a list of major stampedes in India over the years, most of them at religious festivals or gatherings: JANUARY 2005: More than 265 Hindu devotees were killed and hundreds more injured after a stampede at the Mandhardevi temple in Wai town in the western state of Maharashtra. The stampede was caused by slippery steps leading up to the temple, media reported at the time.

Asian shares are trading mostly higher after Wall Street benchmarks reached more milestones

Release Date and Time Mark your calendars for July 10, 2024, when Presumed Innocent Season 1 Episode 6 is set to premiere. The episode will debut at 12 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) and 9 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) on July 9, as per a report by Coming Soon. For viewers in other time zones, here’s when you can catch the episode:

Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Friday: AT&T, Wells Fargo fall; Fastenal, Bank of New York Mellon rise

Nasdaq rose on Wednesday to post record high closes, as data pointing to a softening economy raised hopes the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates in September. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed slightly lower, pressured by selling in healthcare and consumer stocks during a shortened trading session ahead of the Fourth of July. The market will stay closed on Thursday for U.S. Independence Day, keeping trading volumes thin throughout the week.

US President Barack Obama is reportedly worried about the prospects of the incumbent president after last week’s first presidential debate. According to the Washington Post, he has conveyed this to several of his aides in private. Obama believed that Biden’s re-election bid was going to be tough. Now, after the first presidential debate, he believes that it will only get tougher. He has also reached out to Biden and offered him assistance and offered to serve as a sounding board as the presidential election gets tougher. Obama also took to social media to extend his support to Biden while lashing out at Trump. Also Read: LEGO Ideas upcoming Jaws set first look revealed, all you need to know

Tianjin University in China has been developing a new form of robot that has been embedded with human brain cells, which makes it work and operate like a human. In order to obtain a brain-like result outside the human body, which could then be used to embed into this robot structure, a stem cultivation methodology was adapted to create the brain-inside-chip form and embed it into the robotic system.

government's inspection of a Som Group distillery said child labourers, some aged between 13 and 17, were made to fill and pack liquor bottles and worked long hours. Police are investigating the use of child labour at the distillery in Madhya Pradesh state after the federal government's National Commission for Protection of Child Rights said last month it had found 58 children working illegally at the factory. The commission released photos of some with hands showing chemical burns and said some children were transported in school buses for factory work.

Tube Investments of India Ltd. traded 1.87 per cent up at Rs 4232.95 at around 02:09PM (IST) on Friday. The stock had closed at Rs 4313.7 in the previous session. Equity benchmark Sensex traded 316.14 points lower at 79733.53 around the same time.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed grief over the loss of lives due to the severe flood situation in Assam and urged party members to actively participate in relief and rescue operations. Condoling the deaths caused by the deluge, Priyanka Gandhi posted on X on Sunday, «The news of the deaths of a large number of people due to floods in Assam is very sad. Due to the continuously deteriorating situation, lakhs of people are living in relief camps.» «A large number of animals have also died in Kaziranga, and many are injured. Our condolences are with the people of Assam,» the post read.

Natasa Stankovic, known for her roles in Bollywood and her marriage to cricketer Hardik Pandya, has recently sparked controversy by refraining from posting a congratulatory message after Team India's victory in the T20 World Cup against South Africa. This silence has reignited speculations about their marital status. In a recent Instagram Stories video, Natasa shared a reflective message, seemingly addressing the ongoing speculation surrounding her relationship. «I got super excited to read something that I really needed to hear today,» she shared, holding a Bible, «It is the Lord who goes before you and he will be with you, he will never leave you nor forsake you; do not fear or be dismayed.» She continued, emphasizing that amidst personal challenges, one can feel «discouraged, disappointed, sad, and often lost,» but reassured her audience that «God is with you. He is not surprised at what you’re going through right now because he already has a plan. He will never leave you or forsake you.»

June-quarter deliveries likely fell 6%, the first time the top EV maker is set to post two straight quarters of decline, as it deals with stiff competition in China and slow demand due to a lack of affordable new models. The company is expected to deliver 438,019 vehicles for the April to June period, according to an average estimate based on forecasts from 12 analysts polled by LSEG, seven of whom slashed their expectations in the past three months. The EV maker is expected to announce the results on Tuesday. Tesla has hit a speed bump after years of rapid growth that helped make it the world's most valuable automaker. It warned in January that deliveries growth in 2024 would be «notably lower» as a boost from months-long price cuts wanes.

Quant Small Cap Fund in its June portfolio has increased its stake in Adani Power and HDFC Bank. On the other hand, it decreased its exposure in Life Insurance Corporation Of India and TV18 Broadcast. It made a complete exit from Adani Green Energy in June. The fund added around 45.25 lakh shares of Adani Power taking the total number of shares to 1.10 crore in June from 64.83 lakh in May. Also Read | Quant Mutual Fund investors withdraw Rs 2,800 crore amid Sebi probe: Report

UltraTech is in advanced negotiations with the promoter of Orient Cement Ltd (OCL), his uncle CK Birla, after restarting talks in recent weeks, amid intensifying consolidation efforts in the sector, said people familiar with the discussions. Kumar Birla's renewed efforts to buy Orient are seen as an attempt to trump Adani Cement and consolidate UltraTech’s position in the southern and western markets, especially Maharashtra and Telangana, after buying a 23% stake in India Cements at the end of last month. Adani Cement, which controls India's second largest cement capacity, has been engaged in talks with CK Birla since late last year but is said to have baulked at the valuation sought.

Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes on Wednesday: Goodyear, Smart Global rise; LegalZoom, falls