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July 2024, engineering goods exports to countries like the US, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore witnessed a positive growth whereas exports to countries like Bangladesh and Russia experienced a decline during this period, according to latest data released by Engineering Exports Promotion Council (EEPC). Among the 25 major destinations for Indian engineering goods, exports showed growth in 10 countries, while 15 countries experienced a decline. The top 25 countries contribute 75.5% of total engineering exports to the country, said EEPC in a statement . At $1.5 billion, engineering goods exports to the US recorded 4.2% year-on-year growth in July this year. Engineering exports to the UAE stood at $625.78 million in July this year, up 65.6% year-on-year. The exports to Saudi Arabia rose 9.2% year-on-year to $412.30 million in July this year.

Voltas Ltd. traded 0.02 per cent up in Friday's trade at 12:52PM (IST). Around 19,155 shares changed hands on the counter. The scrip opened at Rs 1677.2 and touched an intraday high and low of Rs 1693.9 and Rs 1670.25, respectively, in the session so far. Shares of the company of Voltas Ltd. quoted a 52-week high of Rs 1693.9 and a 52-week low of Rs 806.9.

Tube Investments of India Ltd. rose 0.84 per cent to Rs 4096.1 in Friday's trade. It hit an intraday high of Rs 4169.0 and low of Rs 4092.0, respectively, during the day. The stock quoted a 52-week high price of Rs 4666.0 and low of Rs 2752.3.

Bharat Electronics Ltd. traded 1.05 per cent up at Rs 307.75 on Friday at around 10:20AM (IST), while the benchmark BSE Sensex declined 60.72 points to 80992.47. As many as 667,458 shares changed hands on the counter with a total value of Rs 20.43 crore.

InterGlobe Aviation Ltd. traded 1.73 per cent up at Rs 4559.95 at 10:10AM (IST) on Friday, even as BSE benchmark Sensex dropped 31.85 points to 81021.34. The scrip had closed at Rs 4482.1 in the previous session. The stock quoted a 52-week high and 52-week low of Rs 4610.0 and Rs 2334.95, respectively.

Vice President Kamala Harris was greeted with a sustained standing ovation and cheers lasting nearly three minutes at a recent event. The enthusiastic reception demonstrated the audience's strong support and admiration. Once the applause subsided, Harris began her address with a brief acknowledgment of her personal milestone. «OK, let's get to business,» she stated, shifting focus to the day's agenda. Harris also took a moment to celebrate her 10th wedding anniversary with Doug Emhoff, saying, «And happy anniversary, Dougie.» Harris followed a moving speech by her sister, Maya, who highlighted their mother’s accomplishments. In her own address, Harris spoke about her parents and the impact of her upbringing, focusing particularly on her mother’s influence. Although Harris seldom mentions her father, she made an exception during this speech to share his advice.

Mint event, Chand said the government's policy think tank is working on a plan to identify certain high-value crops as replacements for paddy in Punjab, aiming to protect the environment while ensuring that farmers' incomes are not impacted. Rice cultivation is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, particularly methane. Indian paddy fields emit about 3.3 million tonnes of methane annually, which accounts for around 10% of the country's total methane emissions.

Gold prices inched higher on Friday, but were set for a weekly loss as investors looked forward to U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, for more cues on the scale of a likely September rate cut.

Atlantic City’s casinos and two internet-only gambling entities saw their collective earnings decline by 1.3% in the second quarter of 2024 compared with the same period a year earlier

Mint in the week gone by. The Indian rupee is showing signs of weakness mainly due to demand for the dollar by importers, while India Inc’s profits grew at the slowest pace in five quarters. The Indian rupee has been on a downward trend, sparking concerns as it slipped to ₹83.9550 against the US dollar by 2 pm on Thursday, down from ₹83.7794 the previous day, according to Yahoo Finance.

The largest diamond found in more than a century has been unearthed at a mine in Botswana

Travis Kelce, who is currently dating pop star Taylor Swift, has secured his first significant Hollywood role. Kelce is set to star in the upcoming action comedy «Loose Cannons,» a film being developed by the producers of the popular «John Wick» series, as per the reports of Daily Star.

unemployment benefits rose in the latest week, but the level still suggested a gradual cooling of the labor market remains intact. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits rose 4,000 to a seasonally adjusted 232,000 for the week ended Aug. 17, the Labor Department said on Thursday. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast 230,000 claims for the latest week. The latest data should continue to allay fears that the labor market is rapidly deteriorating, first raised after a much sharper than expected slowdown in job gains in July, which also saw the unemployment rate rise to a post-pandemic high of 4.3%.

American Airlines flight despite bleeding from his head. The incident occurred when he and his companion, Yusleydis Blanca Loyola, 32, boarded a flight at Miami International Airport. The flight crew noticed Hernandez-Garnier had a bloody bandage on his head, indicating a wound, as per the reports of Daily Express US. The Miami-Dade police advised Hernandez-Garnier to clean the blood and replace his wound's dressing. However, he informed them he did not have any fresh dressings. The flight crew, concerned about health risks and potential contamination from bodily fluids, asked the couple to leave the plane. Despite the request, Hernandez-Garnier and Loyola refused to comply, reportedly stating that if they couldn't fly, no one else should either.

The Drew Barrymore Show is set to continue until at least 2026. CBS has given the daytime talk show an early renewal for its sixth season, ensuring its run through the 2025-2026 TV season.

For all the attention being paid to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's policy speech Friday, the chances of it containing any startling news seem remote.

has announced has announced a new online co-op combat game called "King of Meat." The game features a unique blend of fantasy and modern-day themes, offering players a mix of combat and dungeon-building experiences.

electric vehicle manufacturing. The remaining 24 applications are in process. The approvals on Wednesday are likely to help the companies partially offset losses they are incurring in manufacturing EVs due to low volumes currently. Among the companies, Bajaj Auto is the sole automaker to get approvals for all the 13 applications filed for its electric scooter Chetak and three-wheelers. Mahindra & Mahindra got approvals for 16 out of 23 applications, Tata Motors 15 out of 27, Ola Electric four out of five, TVS Motor two out of five, and Eicher which applied for one didn't get an approval, according to an internal document showing the DVA (domestic value addition) application status.

Stephen Nedoroscik, known for his performance on the pommel horse, is the first celebrity announced for Season 33 of "Dancing With the Stars." The full cast reveal is pending.

Marvel series, "Agatha All Along," will premiere on September 18, 2024. This series continues the story of Agatha Harkness, a character introduced in "WandaVision." Here’s everything we know.

Euro zone business activity showed surprising strength in August despite firms raising prices, a survey showed, potentially weakening expectations for two more rate cuts from the European Central Bank this year. However there were signs the upswing may be temporary, with readings flattered by a sharp rise in French services activity due to the Olympic Games. German business activity contracted for a second consecutive month and by more than expected.