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Patanjali Foods, Prestige Estates, Pokarna, Asahi India Glass, and VST Tillers Tractors will trade ex-dividend today, September 3, 2025. These firms set today as the record date for eligible shareholders. Under T+1 settlement, investors needed to purchase shares earlier. Patanjali Foods declared a final dividend of ₹2 per equity share for FY 2024-25.
The GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will meet in New Delhi on September 3-4 to discuss key reforms, including shifting to a two-slab structure of 5% and 18%. The agenda includes GoM recommendations on rate rationalisation, compensation cess, and insurance. A 40% special rate is proposed for luxury and sin goods.
US President Donald Trump said American forces struck a drug-laden boat bound for the US, killing 11 “narcoterrorists” allegedly linked to Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. Trump shared a video of the vessel exploding in flames. The attack marks an escalation after Washington deployed eight warships to Latin America in its anti-drug trafficking campaign.
TN CM MK Stalin arrived in the UK after his Germany trip. Stalin started his foreign trips to get the investments for the development of Tamil Nadu to fulfill the unemployment. He was warmly welcomed by the officials of the UK. Stalin praises the UK officials for their warmness through a post on X. Later, […]
Congress leader P Chidambaram criticised the Tianjin Declaration at the SCO summit, calling it “inane” and pointing to Pakistan’s endorsement. He said global bodies fail to distinguish between terrorism-exporting and terrorism-affected nations. The declaration condemned terrorism, including the April 22 Pahalgam attack in J&K that killed 26 civilians.
China unveils the modern weaponry in a military parade in the presence of 26 state leaders. XI reveals jet fighters, missiles, and the latest electronic hardware and related weapons. The PM of Pakistan and the PM of Nepal also attended this parade to show a healthy relation between the countries. They also discuss Russian oil […]
The Supreme Court emphasized that every child deserves affection from both parents, even when separated or living abroad. Granting a father’s plea, it allowed him video calls with his 9 year old son in Ireland. The court ruled this interaction vital for emotional support, directing smooth, regular video sessions prioritizing the child’s welfare.
Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh said 818 medical teams, including 458 rapid response and 360 mobile units, have been deployed in flood-hit districts. Over 962 camps treated 31,876 patients. With 11,103 ASHA workers, 170 state ambulances, and 254 NGO-supported vehicles, care for pregnant women, immunisation, and disease prevention remains priority.
Mumbai has seen a rise in malaria, dengue, chikungunya, and hepatitis cases, while gastroenteritis and leptospirosis declined, the BMC reported. From January-August, malaria cases rose to 5,706 and dengue to 2,319. The civic body inspected over 10 lakh houses, collected 1.8 lakh blood samples, and expanded awareness drives under its mosquito-control campaign.
Trump interacts with the media at the White House to discuss his absence. In a while, he said that we have an active relation with India like earlier. He also said that there will be no change in tariffs, citing the example of ‘Harley-Davidson.’ The tax on the bike is so high, but there is […]
Nippon Express aims to triple India revenues to $400 million by 2028, up from $153 million in 2024, through a growth cluster strategy targeting key cities and industries. The firm plans to double warehousing space, expand staff to 10,000, create 50,000 indirect jobs, and enhance Middle East and Africa trade lanes exporting from India.
The Bihar Cabinet approves permission for new medical colleges in 7 districts across the state. After the health department proposal, the cabinet takes multiple meetings and finally approves permission to the colleges with the funding of ₹200 crore for the colleges, where it creates 3,233 posts in different sectors, which boosts employment.
India delivered 21 tonnes of relief materials to earthquake-hit Afghanistan, where over 1,400 died and 2,500 were injured in a 6.0 magnitude quake. Supplies included tents, blankets, medicines, water purifiers, and wheelchairs. EAM Jaishankar and PM Modi affirmed ongoing support, with India monitoring the situation and ready to provide further aid.
The CCI approved Manipal Hospitals’ acquisition of Pune-based Sahyadri Hospitals from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan for an estimated ₹6,200-6,400 crore. The deal, adding 11 hospitals and boosting total beds to around 12,000, strengthens Manipal’s western India presence. This expansion makes it one of India’s largest hospital networks, backed by Temasek.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India aims to conclude a bilateral trade agreement with the US by November, citing minor geopolitical issues delaying talks. Since March, five rounds of negotiations have occurred, with the sixth postponed after the US imposed 50% duties on Indian goods. The deal seeks to double bilateral trade to $500 billion […]