Chandigarh Police apprehended a 34-year-old Mumbai resident, Joshua Oscar Nevis, for allegedly defrauding a city resident of Rs 1.3 crore through a WhatsApp impersonation scam. Nevis posed as the victim’s employer, tricking him into transferring funds. He admitted to providing his banking details to contacts on Telegram, leading to a broader investigation into a potential […]
The Narendra Modi government has launched the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana. This scheme aims to boost job creation and social security. The government will provide incentives up to Rs 15,000 for new employees registered with EPFO. Employers will also receive support for creating new jobs. The scheme aims to generate 3.5 crore employment
Infosys has distributed performance bonuses for the April-June quarter to eligible employees, with payouts averaging 80% and ranging from 75-89%. This marks an improvement compared to the previous quarter’s disbursement.
China’s rare earth magnet exports experienced a significant resurgence in July, reaching a six-month peak of 5,577 metric tons. This rebound, a nearly 75% increase from June, signals a return to pre-export control levels, driven by eased restrictions and agreements with the US and Europe.
Baidu, the Chinese internet giant, reported a 4% year-on-year revenue decline in the second quarter, impacted by weak domestic consumption. Despite this, net profit rose 33% year-on-year.
Emkay Research anticipates significant stock market growth, projecting the Nifty 50 to reach 28,000 by September 2026, driven by the government’s GST rationalisation initiative. This reform is expected to boost economic growth, enhance competitiveness, and accelerate the formalisation of the Indian economy. S&P’s recent rating upgrade further supports India’s economic robustness.
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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the development of a new greenfield airport in Kota-Bundi, Rajasthan. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) will construct the airport at an estimated cost of Rs 1507 crore. The new airport will accommodate A-321 type aircraft and manage the expected increase
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the construction of a six-lane Capital Region Ring Road in Odisha. This project aims to reduce congestion in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Khordha. The bypass will connect major National Highways and economic nodes. It will improve freight movement and boost socio-economic growth. The project is also expected to
Indian Railways is implementing stricter baggage rules, including weight checks at major stations like Prayagraj Junction, mirroring airline practices. Passengers exceeding weight limits will face extra charges, with allowances varying by travel class.
Air Canada will gradually resume operations following an agreement with its flight attendants’ union, CUPE, ending a strike that disrupted travel for approximately 130,000 passengers daily. The deal, reached after mediation, guarantees pay for ground work, a key issue for the union. While flights will resume Tuesday evening, full service restoration may take over a
