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Citi in 5-7 years as the US bank looks to expand its services business — which its CEO Jane Fraser calls its «crown jewel» — and more domestic firms turn global, a top executive said. «It's highly likely that India will break out into the top three based on what we are seeing,» Shahmir Khaliq, Citi's head of services, told ET in an exclusive interaction. «We are investing across the network and as the government makes India a great place to invest in, we are seeing the incremental inflow (and) we are seeing Indian companies looking to invest abroad.» At present, India is the fourth largest market for Citi's services business. «It would not be beyond the realm of the possible for us to expect to see India in the top three over the next five to seven years,» Khaliq said.

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Bandhan Life, formerly Aegon Life Insurance, has commenced business in its new avatar with two offerings — a guaranteed savings plan and a unit-linked plan, managing director Satishwar B announced on Thursday. Bandhan Financial Holdings, the promoter of Bandhan Bank, completed the acquisition of Aegon Life in February. «We are starting from scratch in terms of new business. We commenced earlier this month with these two products and will unveil three more in the next three months or so,» Satishwar told ET.

Adani Power's ₹27,000-crore offer for the KSK Mahanadi project, the Uttar Pradesh power utility has sought the consolidation of insolvency proceedings of the debt-laden thermal power company and its two subsidiaries to «protect the interests of multiple stakeholders», an industry source told ET. The Uttar Pradesh Power Corp (UPPCL) filed a writ petition in the Telangana High Court on clubbing the resolution processes of the 1,800-MW KSK Mahanadi and its two subsidiaries — KSK Water Infrastructure and Raigarh Champa Rail Infrastructure. «The high court has deferred the CIRP process on September 20,» said the source cited above.

Joe Biden during a live conversation gave advice to US Vice President Kamala Harris on how to emerge victorious in the US Presidential Elections 2024. According to People, Joe Biden was asked in a live interview what suggestions he has for Kamala Harris to defeat Donald Trump in the elections as Joe Biden is the only person who has already done that once.

The Perfect Couple. The six-episode limited series, which stars Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Eve Hewson, Dakota Fanning, Meghann Fahy, Billy Howle, and Jack Reynor, is an adaptation of Hildebrand's novel of the same name. The story revolves around a perplexing murder at an affluent estate in Nantucket, capturing audiences with its blend of mystery and drama.

BJP's Bhartruhari Mahtab has been named chair of the Finance Committee, while Congress' Shashi Tharoor will lead the External Affairs Committee. These department-related standing committees, which include representatives from various political parties, function as mini parliaments and oversee the operations of different ministries.

Transparency is key to creating an equitable, healthy and responsive legal system. CJI D Y Chandrachud and other senior justices of Supreme Court highlighted this well-established principle again, emphasising social media's active role in monitoring and amplifying courtroom proceedings. It also ensures that judicial commentary aligns with the decorum expected in courts of law. This comment came in the wake of the recent controversy sparked by certain 'gratuitous' comments made by Justice V Srishananda of Karnataka High Court against a woman advocate. Advocates Association of Bengaluru also had demanded a temporary stop on livestreaming of high court proceedings.

Travis Kelce, who is one of the key players for the Kansas City Chiefs, is going through a rough phase as his performance is not as expected in the initial weeks of NFL season. His score includes only eight receptions and no touchdowns in last three games. Critics have pointed out his high-profile lifestyle during offseason, where they have brought the matter of his rumored relationship with Taylor Swift. They predict this relationship is badly impacting his sports career, however, his teammates strongly defended him by dispelling these notions, reported Cosmopolitan. Also Read :9-1-1 Season 8: Are new episodes airing tonight? Here’s what to expect | Spoilers

AM/NS India expects its operating profit and cash flows to grow by 2.5 times once the first phase of its expansion is completed by 2026, and four times from the current levels after the completion of its second phase of expansion, the company said at an investor meet on Wednesday. The company, a joint venture between global steel majors ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel, is currently generating around $2.5 billion in operating profit and $1.7 billion in cash flows. Since its acquisition in 2019, the company has generated $5.8 billion of cash, which has been used for securing the supply chain and other strategic acquisitions. AM/NS India, whose operating profit per tonne has been lower than the average of its Indian peers since 2019, also has managed to close this gap and now has a higher operating profit per tonne than the average of its peers in the first half of 2024. This was done through a turnaround plan focusing on the operations, finance, sales, procurement efficiencies and debottlenecking capacities, the company said.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday that her government has earmarked land for the establishment of a global capability centre in Kolkata in the semiconductor sector and a detailed discussion was held today with the US Consul General. «We have kept land ready for the purpose of formation of the global capability centre for the semiconductor industry. If this centre is set up, our talent pool will be utilized. It is a big achievement for West Bengal and we are happy. We have been pursuing it for the last three years and huge employment will be generated,» Mamata Banerjee said today. The state government held discussion with the US Consul General today in connection with the semiconductor and Chief Secretary said all support for the hub will be provided. «A team from the Bengal government is holding a discussion presently with their team in Bengaluru. A timeline will be fixed, We have held a meeting with the US Consul General Kathy Giles-Diaz, who was in Kolkata today,» Chief Secretary Manoj Pant said.

public health care system, the West Bengal government has directed all the Principals of the state government-run Medical Colleges & Hospitals to introduce biometric systems. Secuirty audits will be conducted and safety and security measures will be stepped up, in the wake of the RG Kar Medical rape & murder of the PGT doctor on August 9 and demands placed by the protesting doctors in the recent past. «Detailed data of the construction workers, outsourced security personnel and housekeeping staff and all data, including address, will be maintained and the biometric system should be in place. I have directed the Principals of all the medical colleges, who were present in the meeting virtually, to monitor the safety and security of the hostels as well. We had a detailed discussion on implementation of the special scheme called „Ratri Sathi“ and security audit will be done, led by former Retired IPS Surajit Purakayastha. Alarm system will be implemented,» Banerjee said after holding the meeting with all the medical colleges and hospitals across the state. She said the Principals and HODs of 33 medical colleges expressed their opinions in the meeting. The old Patient Welfare committee has been dismantled, Banerjee said, adding «All the Principals will become the chairman. MSVP will be a member of the Committee. One junior doctor, a senior doctor, and a nurse will also be represented in the Committee.»

9-1-1, is set to make its return for Season 8 tonight, September 26. This season marks the show's second run on ABC after its transition from Fox. As the series re-emerges, fans are eager to know what changes and challenges lie ahead for the team at the 118.

UPI should be charged or be conducted, as it has been since 2020, without a merchant discount rate (MDR) to boost digital transactions. Either way, technology adoption is at the fulcrum of the growth of digital financial services (DFS). With UPI at the forefront, NPCI has formed strategic partnerships with several countries to enable digital payments and facilitate cross-border transactions. These collaborations not only provide Indian expats with a familiar way to pay but also enhance financial inclusion, while improving cost- and time-efficiency of digital payments in these regions. By establishing UPI-based payment corridors with banks in West Asian and African countries, these initiatives are building a secure and reliable digital payment infrastructure that supports economic development. As instant payments grow, its influence on the economic landscape of these regions becomes increasingly evident. In India alone, DFS has played a critical role in expanding the digital economy 2.4 times more rapidly than the overall economy.

cancer therapy developer Bicara Therapeutics became a publicly listed company after getting listed on Nasdaq on Wednesday. The Boston-based company is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company for bifunctional therapies for patients with solid tumors. Claire Mazumdar, chief executive of Bicara, said the company now has the capital and resources for its clinical studies following the initial public offering (IPO).

mountaineers naming a previously unnamed peak in Arunachal Pradesh after the 6th Dalai Lama, reiterating its territorial claims over the area. A team from the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) scaled an unnamed and unclimbed 20,942 ft high peak in Arunachal Pradesh and decided to name the summit after the 6th Dalai Lama Tsangyang Gyatso, who was born in 1682 in the region of Mon Tawang. NIMAS, located at Dirang in Arunachal Pradesh, functions under the Ministry of Defence.

Wadhawan has approached the National Company Law Tribunal, demanding that the now-defunct realty firm's corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) be conducted all over again. Wadhawan has also sought to submit a resolution plan to revive the company. In his application, Wadhawan has claimed that the value of the company was huge, but its resolution professional (RP), committee of creditors (CoC) and valuer chose to overlook the assets, including intangible assets, and possible cash flow from joint venture deals.

Darwin’s Natural Selections and Answers Pet Food due to contamination concerns involving listeria and salmonella. While most pets may not show symptoms from this contamination, the bacteria can potentially spread to humans through pet stool and saliva. The following recalled products were sold in four-pound cartons:

Siddaramaiah on Thursday kicked off work on the ambitious (knowledge, wellness & innovation) KWIN City project which is coming up on a vast area of 5800 acres near Dobbespet in Bengaluru Rural district. The project rests on the four pillars of knowledge, health, innovation and research “Our vision for KWIN City is to create a world-class ecosystem that fosters collaboration, innovation, and excellence in diverse fields. By bringing together leading institutions, research centers, and industry partners, we aim to drive cutting-edge research, develop groundbreaking technologies, and create solutions that address global challenges,” Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said, launching the project. Today, Karnataka is home to 45 of India’s unicorns, and over 50% of India’s unicorn valuation. Today, Bangalore is home to 17,000 plus angel investors and 1,500 plus VC funds. This remarkable growth has been fueled by our state's commitment to fostering innovation, nurturing talent, and creating an ecosystem that supports entrepreneurship, he added. “Building on this legacy of innovation, we are proud to introduce KWIN City, a one-of-a-kind project that will integrate knowledge, healthcare, innovation, and research at its core. “

National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) is likely to take place in the first week of October in New Delhi. An NSCN-IM leader said, “We are asked to come to New Delhi to resume talks which have stalled for quite some time.The ball is currently in the court of the Centre. The NSCN-I-M leadership is waiting for the Centre’s decision about our demands.” On September 12, an all-important consultative meeting, convened by the state Home Department, in Kohima, discussed the long pending Naga political issue and demanded the appointment of a new ministerial-level interlocutor to take forward the talks with all the Naga groups.

Arunachal Pradesh handed death sentence to the former warden of a government residential school for sexually assaulting 21 children, including 15 girls, in Shi-Yomi district. Special judge Jaweplu Chai pronounced the capital punishment to the prime accused Yumken Bagra, the former warden of the government residential school, after finding him guilty under Sections 328 (causing hurt by means of poison, etc., with intent to commit an offence) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) as well as Sections 6, 10, and 12 of the POCSO Act. He was there between 2019 and 2022. Capital Superintendent of Police (SP) Rohit Rajbir Singh said that Co-accused Marbom Ngomdir was a Hindi teacher while Singtun Yorpen was former headmaster of the school,Ngomdir was found guilty under Section 506 of the IPC and Sections 17 and 21(1) of the POCSO Act, while Yorpen was convicted under Sections 17 and 21(2) of the POCSO Act, Singh said.