Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) will hold a two-day ‘Chintan Shivir’ in Bhubaneswar on November 14-15, focusing on strategies to achieve India’s 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030 and the 1800 GW goal by 2047. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi will inaugurate the event, with key leaders, including Odisha CM, addressing it.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade today, November 13, 2024. The Sensex started trading today at 78432.26, down 242.92 points or 0.31%, and the Nifty was at 23772.70, down 110.75 points or 0.46%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 84.41 against the dollar.
Swiggy shares surged 7.7% in pre-open trade on Wednesday, debuting at 420 rupees ($4.98) on the National Stock Exchange, above its issue price of 390 rupees. The Indian food and grocery delivery firm’s $1.4 billion initial public offering (IPO) was oversubscribed by over three times last week, driven by strong demand from institutional investors. This […]
Following two successful mergers, Air India Group now boasts a fleet of 300 planes, serving 312 routes with 8,300 weekly flights. The recent merger with Vistara adds 67 wide-body aircraft, including seven from Vistara. The new entity will operate 5,600 weekly flights, connecting over 90 destinations. This expansion will enable the airline to serve more […]
Ahead of the Jio-Disney+ Hotstar merger, a new website, jiostar.com, has gone live, hinting at the upcoming “Jio Star” streaming platform launch on November 14. Originally rumored to be named JioHotstar, Jio Star will unify JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar content. Meanwhile, India’s telecom regulator, TRAI, is set to release new satellite communication guidelines by mid-December.
Indian stock markets ended down by over 1% each to settle in the red on Tuesday. Sensex closed at 78,675.18, down 820.97 points or 1.03%. It traded within a range of 79,820.98 – 78,547.84 during the day. Similary, Nifty settled at 23,883.45, down 257.85 points or 1.07%. It moved within a range of 24,242 to […]
With UPI scams on the rise, merchants must stay vigilant to protect their funds. Key precautions include checking each transaction, reviewing daily bank statements, and avoiding placing QR codes in public areas. Merchants should also limit the number of UPI accounts they manage to keep things organized. Using a UPI soundbox can further reduce the […]
During festive seasons, train ticket cancellations can be common. Indian Railways has specific refund policies based on the timing of cancellation. If you cancel a confirmed ticket more than 48 hours before departure, charges range from ₹60 to ₹240. For cancellations within 48 hours, fees increase to 25% or 50% of the fare. RAC and […]
Starlink is set to begin services in India after agreeing to meet data storage and security requirements set by the government. The company still awaits final licensing approvals from IN-SPACe and TRAI, expected by December. Meanwhile, Reliance has raised concerns over non-auctioned satellite spectrum allocation, posing a fresh challenge to Starlink’s entry into the Indian […]
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade today, November 12, 2024. The Sensex started trading today at 79558.40, up 62.25 points or 0.08%, and the Nifty was at 24217.20, up 75.90 points or 0.31%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 84.40 against the dollar.
Zomato’s new “Food Rescue” feature aims to combat food wastage by reselling cancelled orders at unbeatable prices. CEO Deepinder Goyal announced the initiative, explaining that customers within a 3 km radius can purchase the cancelled food within a limited time. Proceeds are shared between the original customer, restaurant, and Zomato, excluding taxes.
Vistara’s final flight took place on November 11, 2024, as the airline prepares to merge with Air India on November 12. The merger aims to create a dominant full-service carrier, with Singapore Airlines holding a 25.1% stake in the new entity. Vistara’s loyal customers expressed nostalgia on social media, while Air India has implemented measures […]
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal offered a job to an X user, Bhanu, after he shared thoughtful suggestions to improve Zomato’s new ‘Food Rescue’ feature. Bhanu recommended measures to prevent misuse, which caught Goyal’s attention. Goyal praised the ideas, invited Bhanu to connect, and expressed interest in working together. Bhanu, a Bangalore-based product manager, thanked Go...
Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav has presented the state full budget for 2024-25. ➢ SC welfare is Rs.18,497 crores, ➢ ST welfare Rs.7,557 crores, ➢ BC welfare Rs.39,007 crores, ➢ Minority welfare Rs.4,376 crores, ➢ Rs.4,285 crores for women and child welfare, and ➢ Rs.1,215 crore for Skill Development Department.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade today, November 11, 2024. The Sensex started trading today at 79359.32, down 127.00 points or 0.16%, and the Nifty was at 24070.00, down 78.20 points or 0.32%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 84.39 against the dollar.