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The NSE Nifty 50 fell 1.17% to 24,717 points, while the S&P BSE Sensex shed 1.08% to 80,981, logging losses for the first time in six sessions. They also ended an eight-week winning run, their longest in 14 years.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for the creation of an “investment-friendly charter’ during the ninth Governing Council Meeting of the Niti Aayog on 27 July. This charter will outline policies, programmes and processes to attract more investments. Despite India’s potential, foreign direct investment (FDI) data shows that the country has not fully capitalized on its opportunities.

Curb Your Enthusiasm. There is a young man who has claimed that when he was 17, a beautiful 37-year-old actress had “taken advantage of" him. “That’s the trauma?" jeers David, accusing him of being a fraud.

Qatar Investment Authority, SBI Mutual Fund, and foreign investment funds Nomura and Citigroup were the biggest buyers of shares in Adani group's power transmission unit's $1 billion QIP, according to a stock exchange filing by the company. The Rs 8,373.10 crore (USD 1 billion) qualified institutional placement (QIP) of Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL), which closed last week, saw over 120 investors seek shares in the firm that is into power transmission, distribution and smart metering business.

Major Sita Ashok Shelke, the sole female officer in her unit, has captured the admiration of many. The photo, showing her standing proudly on the newly-constructed Bailey Bridge in Chooralmala village, Wayanad, Kerala, has gone viral on social media, earning the praise of many including industrialist Anand Mahindra. The bridge, crucial for the region affected by recent landslides, was built by the Indian Army's Madras Engineering Group (MEG) in an impressive 31 hours. Major Shelke, hailing from Gadilgaon Village, Ahmed Nagar in Maharashtra, played a pivotal role in this accomplishment. Her leadership and relentless effort alongside her 70-member team overcame significant challenges, including massive debris and a rapidly flowing river. Anand Mahindra took to X (formerly Twitter) to commend Major Shelke, referring to her as the «Wonder Woman of Wayanad.» He tweeted, “There is no need for DC Super Heroes. We have them in real life out here.” The post resonated with many, reflecting widespread admiration for Major Shelke’s bravery and the Indian Army's commitment to the mission.

equities in July on the back of expectation of continued policy reforms and sustained economic growth and better-than-expected earnings season. However, they pulled Rs 1,027 crore from equities in the first two trading sessions of this month (August 1-2), data with the depositories showed. There has been a mixed trend with respect to FPI flows following the budget announcement on increase in capital gains tax on equity investments.

National Sisters Day, celebrated on the first Sunday in August, honors the special bond between sisters. This year, on August 4, 2024, people across the country will show appreciation for their sisters with heartfelt gestures. Whether through a thoughtful gift, a heartfelt note, or quality time together, it's a day to acknowledge the unique and cherished relationship sisters share. From shared memories to mutual support, sisters often play a crucial role in our lives. Take this day to celebrate and strengthen these important connections, and let your sister know just how much she means to you. National Sisters Day is a wonderful opportunity to show your appreciation for the special bond you share with your sister. If you’re short on time but still want to give her a heartfelt gift, a DIY present can be a perfect solution. Here are 20 last-minute DIY gift ideas that will make her feel cherished: 1. Personalized Photo Frame

Everywhere you look, the world’s politicians face tough economic choices. In many countries, they must raise taxes, cut spending or put up with high interest rates to keep inflation in check and make room for investment in the future. China is different.

Indian Army continues its efforts in rescue and restoration in the areas affected by the cloudburst that occurred on Thursday in Rampur's Samej. The Army has established temporary bridges to establish connectivity between areas cut off to facilitate rescue operations. Teams of NDRF, SDRF, Home Guard, and CISF have been coordinating to carry out the rescue and search operation.

NASA has sounded the cosmic alarm as asteroid 2024 OC, an astronomical giant nearly double the size of Qutub Minar, zooms toward Earth today. NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) has been crunching numbers and tracking the behemoth rock, measuring a staggering 410 feet. This asteroid, dubbed 2024 OC, is set to make a dramatic close approach to our planet, skimming by at a distance of approximately 4,610,000 kilometers on August 4. While this might sound like the setup for a sci-fi thriller, fear not! Despite its grand size and proximity, NASA assures us that this celestial visitor poses no immediate threat to Earth.

interest rates this week as a long-awaited, but potentially short-lived, divergence in monetary policies deepens. The Bank of Japan kicked off the action on Wednesday by unexpectedly hiking before the Federal Reserve decided to stay on hold while signaling a potential cut in September. On Thursday, the Bank of England lowered borrowing costs for the first time since the start of the pandemic. Data out Friday showed US hiring slowed markedly in July and the unemployment rate rose to an almost three-year high, raising recession concerns and putting the Fed solidly on a path to cutting interest rates in September. It also spurred a deep selloff in the stock market.

Waqf Boards to declare any property a 'waqf asset' and take control of it. This move follows numerous representations from various sections of the Muslim community and a comprehensive review of the current Waqf Act.

liquor, is set to announce sweeping rules that will bar even surrogate ads and sponsoring of events, which could force firms such as Carlsberg, Pernod Ricard and Diageo to redraw marketing campaigns. Such «surrogate ads» often get round the ban by ostensibly showing less desirable items instead, such as water, music CDs or glassware garbed in logos and hues linked to their key product, and often promoted by popular Bollywood film stars. Now they could bring fines for companies and bans for celebrities endorsing tobacco and liquor ads deemed misleading, according to the top civil servant for consumer affairs and draft rules being reported for the first time by Reuters.

₹164,999/$1,970) and Flip 6 ( ₹109,999), on this note, are in their sixth generations, while the Moto Razr 50 Ultra ( ₹94,999) is in its fifth generation. Are they good enough to replace any other ‘typical’ flagships, such as the Apple iPhone 15 Pro ( ₹129,800), Google Pixel 8 Pro ( ₹106,999) and Samsung’s own Galaxy S24 Ultra ( ₹129,999)—in terms of features, practicality, and most importantly, durability? The first point that arises in conversations on choosing the right smartphone today is practicality.

Technology (MIT) published a path-breaking initiative titled ‘Management in the Nineties’, in which it suggested that the evolution of technology through phases of localised exploitation and internal integration would suddenly encounter a revolution in the form of business process reengineering, business network redesign, and finally, business scope redefinition. Today, well into the 21st century, all leaders and managers are willing to take the recursive relationship between IT and business strategy for granted, and only a corporate dinosaur would still lack awareness about digital technologies. If one were to mount a similar research today, the focus would surely be on data, analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning and the impact these have on business processes. Managerial responses would have to be calibrated based on the level of maturity the firm has attained in data capture, ingestion, storage and dissemination, and the comfort it has in taking managerial decisions based on predictive and prescriptive analytics.

rockets were fired from southern Lebanon towards Israel on Sunday (local time), SKY News reported, citing Israeli media reports. Videos showed Israel's Iron Dome defence system being activated over the area. Hezbollah said in a statement that it attacked a new Israeli settlement, Beit Hillel, with rockets. This is in response to Israel's attacks on Palestinian villages in Gaza, which hurt civilians. Hezbollah is supporting the Palestinian people and their resistance.

Manu Bhaker and Jaspal Rana, the pupil and the teacher, are likely to agree given how their reunion has turned out to be. Bhaker, who had already won two bronze medals, narrowly missed out on a historic treble at the Paris Olympics on Saturday. In a high-quality final, Bhaker gave it her all and was placed No.1 among eight shooters for a brief period. However, she could not maintain her consistency and eventually finished fourth after losing a bronze medal shootoff against Hungarian Veronika Major in the women’s 25m sports pistol event. The 22-year-old shot 28 in the final to be tied at third place. In the tiebreaker, she missed two of the five shots to aggregate three points, while opponent got four shots on the target to clinch the third spot. All this seems like a dream after what happened in Tokyo three years ago.

France players say they used an offensive song about their heritage as motivation to beat soccer rival Argentina at the Paris Olympics. Players from both sides clashed on the field immediately after France's 1-0 quarterfinal victory. To many observers, the fracas seemed inevitable. Friday night's game was played amid high tensions in the wake of a racism scandal following a video showing Argentina's senior-team players celebrating after winning the Copa America last month and singing an offensive song about the African heritage of France's players. «A great rivalry has been created between two great soccer nations. But given what's been said in the past few weeks our victory is there, on the field and off it,» France captain Alexandre Lacazette said.

landslides in the early hours of July 30 in Wayanad will go down in Kerala’s history as one of the worst natural disasters the state has faced. It’s a calamity that has claimed over 200 lives, as per official data on Saturday morning, with the final figure expected to be much higher, razed homes and traumatised a society that still carries the scars of past disasters. In the aftermath of the tragedy, as a political blame game ensues between the Centre and the state, one of the immediate questions is to what extent the landslides could have been predicted and their effects mitigated. The other is, what can we do to contain the damage to life when—and not if—such phenomena recur, with climate change and human intervention exacerbating disasters? While landslides are very tricky to predict, it can be done as some other countries have shown, says M Rajeevan. The vice-chancellor of Atria University, Bengaluru, he is former secretary at the Ministry of Earth Sciences and former director of the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology. In an interview with Indulekha Aravind, he says, “It’s not an easy problem to solve, but if we don’t do it, who will?” Edited excerpts:

Matt Damon, renowned for his diverse roles, has recently hinted at a much-anticipated project that has fans excited. The celebrated actor, known for his role in the classic 1998 film Rounders, has revealed that the cast has expressed a strong desire to reunite for a sequel. Here’s a closer look at the latest developments regarding the potential Rounders sequel and what to expect from Damon's upcoming film.

Based on James Clavell’s epic novel, Shōgun has garnered significant attention, earning 26 Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Lead Actor for Sanada. Originally conceived as a limited series, the show's success has paved the way for the development of additional seasons, expanding the saga beyond Clavell’s original work.