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asset quality decline spawned by a protracted heatwave that crimped the ability of on-the-ground representatives to speed up collections. Polls through the summer also affected asset quality at mainstream lenders.

The Republican National Convention didn't deliver an overwhelming victory to some small businesses in downtown Milwaukee

Israel Ministry of Tourism, India, told ET. Currently, Israel doesn't offer e-visas to any country.

NARCL) has offered to acquire another Rs 1.25 lakh crore of non-performing assets (NPAs) from banks with offers at various stages of due diligence and evaluations, the finance ministry said in the pre-budget economic survey for 2023-24.

blockchain technology presents a game-changing alternative. Blockchain guarantees transparency in the context of unclaimed assets at every stage of the transaction, from the first share issuance to the declaration and dividend distribution. The defining feature of blockchain technology, smart contracts, can reduce administrative costs and guarantee regulatory compliance by automating the process of identifying rightful owners and transferring assets based on predetermined criteria.

Budget 2024 approaches, anticipation is building across various sectors in India. Each year, the budget sets the stage for economic policies and resource allocations that significantly impact the country's growth trajectory. This year, there is a heightened focus on how the budget will address key areas such as technological innovation, infrastructure development, and social welfare. Industry expectations Vijay Navaluri, Co-founder & Chief Customer Officer, Supervity, highlights the AI sector's optimism for policies that will further stimulate growth and innovation. He underscores the importance of the government's continued support for AI and related technologies to drive the industry forward. Navaluri expects the budget to prioritize investments in AI, particularly in enhancing AI-based education and skill development through partnerships between educational institutions and industry. This, he believes, will ensure a steady pipeline of skilled professionals who can contribute to various sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, and urban planning.

workspace provider Incuspaze has raised $8 million (₹67 crore) led by the India Inflection Opportunity Fund (IIOF) and other financial institutions in its maiden funding round. The IIOF specialises in late-stage venture capital investments, focusing on companies poised for pre-IPO stages with clear strategies for stock market listing. Incuspaze has a portfolio of 3 million square feet in 18 cities across 44 locations. «This investment will significantly bolster our capabilities to provide top-tier workspace solutions tailored to enterprises, MSMEs, and startups. With our clear profitability matrix and enterprise-focused approach, we aim to become a dominant player in Indi's flexible workspace market,» said Sanjay Choudhary, founder & CEO, Incuspaze. It recently leased 220,000 square feet of space in Gurugram's M3M Urbana project on Golf Course Extension Road.

Economic Times 40 Under Forty is not just an awards show. It is a celebration of the young (often accompanied by a restless hustle), brilliance, innovation and accomplishment. Every year, an esteemed jury selects 40 bright minds across industries who are triggering change and setting new benchmarks. This year was no different. The 10th edition of ET 40 under Forty was an electrifying evening of the brightest minds and boldest spirits, their pulse on the present, and eye on the future.

tech industry body Nasscom said in a report. Despite the increase in investments, however, there was a nearly 50% decline in funding rounds during the first half of this year compared to the second half of last year, Nasscom said in its latest Generative AI tracker.

G Kishan Reddy said there is «no shortage» of coal for the power sector and the Centre will ensure adequate supply of the dry fuel to meet demand. The long-term demand will be met by increased productivity of Coal India and commercial mines, he said. «We are supplying coal to all thermal power plants. We have requested plants based on imported coal to switch their technology to utilise domestic fuel. There is no shortage of coal in the country,» Reddy, the minister for coal and mines, told PTI. Coal production usually faces hindrances during the monsoon season.

investing has grown by leaps and bounds creating a vibrant startup ecosystem in India. The Private Market Play

South Korean public was advised to keep an eye out for falling objects and to notify police and military authorities if any balloons fell to the ground.North Korea's latest balloon launch threatens to increase tensions on the Korean Peninsula. South Korea previously warned that if North Korea continued its provocations, such as balloon launches, it would conduct more extensive loudspeaker broadcasts and take other tougher measures.Since late May, North Korea has flown several balloons in a series of launch ceremonies, dropping bits of cloth, cigarette butts, waste batteries, and even manure over South Korea, causing no substantial damage.North Korea said the initial balloons were flown in reaction to South Korean activists conveying political leaflets to the North using their own balloons.

bullet for democracy," former US President Donald Trump said on Saturday, addressing a first rally after he was shot in the ear during an assassination attempt on his life last week, The Hill reported. Trump returned to the campaign trail in Michigan's Grand Rapids, days after accepting the Republican nomination for president at the Republican National Convention. «I don't want to know anything about it. But what they do is misinformation and disinformation, and they keep saying he's a threat to democracy,» Trump continued, referring to Democrats. 'I'm saying, 'What the hell did I do for democracy? Last week, I took a bullet for democracy," Trump said.

JD Vance said he had served in the United States Marine Corps but «what the hell Kamala Harris has done other than collect a check?» In his address at the rally in Michigan's Grand Rapids on Saturday (local time), Vance said, «There's some bad news actually, Vice President Kamala Harris, she doesn't like me.» «Kamala Harris said something to the effect that… I have no loyalty to this country. Well, I don't know, Kamala, I did serve in the United States Marine Corps and build a business. What the hell have you done other than collect a check?» Vance said.

Democrats that Joe Biden’s presidential nomination may only lead to a massive defeat of the party in the upcoming presidential election in November. While it was earlier clear among the Democrats that Vice-President Kamala Harris is the best candidate to replace Biden on the ballot box, there are doubts being cast now. Representative Alexandria Ocasio Cortez has sounded a warning that Democrats who are seeking Biden’s ouster also want Harris to leave. The Congresswomen representing the state of New York made these comments on Friday in an Instagram live session. She even pointed out that Biden had secured a grand victory during the party’s primaries and this transition to Harris may be difficult.

India has so far won 10 gold medals in its Olympic history. With the 2024 Paris Olympic Games just a few days away, ET Sport looks back at each of those golden moments. 1928 First-ever gold It was in Amsterdam 1928 where India’s three-decade long reign over the world of hockey began. The Indians won their first ever Olympic gold in hockey by beating Holland 6-0. Dhyan Chand scored 14 of India’s 29 goals at Amsterdam. Curiously, Great Britain did not send their hockey team. Just before the Olympics, Great Britain were drubbed 4–0 by India. It gave birth to a rumour that the ‘colonisers’ were afraid of losing to their ‘colony’ on an international stage. This rumour was so wide-spread that Dhyan Chand referred to it in his recollections, “I reiterate that this is mere hearsay (that England dropped out of the Amsterdam Games fearing the Indians), although we fondly hoped that at least in future Olympics we would have the honour of meeting Great Britain and showing them how good or bad we were. It is my regret that this hope was never realized so long as I participated in Olympic events.”

Jyothi Yarraji is not new to expectations, disappointments, and glory — the constant circle of an athlete’s life. Born on August 28, 1999, in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, to parents with very limited means — father a security guard and mother a domestic help — she was never short on determination. Taking care of her family “on her own” was the biggest motivation. She had to deal with injuries and frustrations too, quite early in her career. She was denied 100m hurdles national record on two occasions.

While the possibility of benefitting from increasing share prices is a motivating factor for employees, the present Income-tax mechanism is a dampener.

In the eyes of much of the media, Donald Trump failed to stick the landing with his acceptance speech at the Republican national convention

Melania Trump did not attend any event this year, she arrived at the Republican National Convention and supported Donald Trump on Thursday. Melania and Ivanka Trump demonstrated their support for Donald Trump at the RNC in a very noticeable way. The former first lady and her stepdaughter joined Donald Trump on stage at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, wearing matching red and white outfits. To sign paperwork accepting the GOP nomination to challenge President Joe Biden in the next election, Donald Trump was present, as per the reports of 'Page Six'.

Melania Trump and Ivanka Trump were at the Republican National Convention Thursday, making a rare appearance in support of former President Donald Trump's third bid for president. The former first lady and the former president's eldest daughter have largely steered clear of the campaign trail this year, a contrast with Trump's 2016 and 2020 campaigns when both played a larger role. Neither gave speeches. Melania Trump's presence helps the Republican Party show widespread unity, a theme that emerged prominently after the attempt on Trump's life last weekend. A day after the attack, Melania issued a statement calling on Americans to «ascend above hate, the vitriol, and the simple-minded ideas that ignite violence.»