Articles for author: Market News

Supreme Court’s Verdict on Kejriwal’s Bail: A Test of Justice or Just Another Political Circus?

The Supreme Court is set to rule on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s bail plea, who faces accusations of manipulating the city’s Excise Policy to benefit certain liquor sellers and fund his party’s election campaigns. Although he received interim bail in a separate case, Kejriwal remains in jail due to concerns from the Central Bureau ...

September 12, 2024

Corning accelerates growth in India with major investments in mobile tech and life sciences, marking a bullish future.

Corning is optimistic about its growth in India, focusing on mobile consumer electronics and life sciences. Currently, its automotive and optical fiber sectors generate the most revenue. The company, originally known for glass covers for light bulbs, has diversified into various glass technologies. To strengthen its presence, Corning plans to invest over Rs 1,000 crore ...

September 12, 2024

New Report Urges Bold Pandemic Legislation: Will India Finally Act Before the Next Outbreak?

A report by an expert group from NITI Aayog suggests creating a Public Health Emergency Management Act (PHEMA) to improve responses to disease outbreaks and pandemics. Titled ‘Future Pandemic Preparedness and Emergency Response’, the report emphasizes the importance of the first 100 days of an outbreak for effective management. It proposes a special fund for ...

September 12, 2024

Bidders vie for Yes Bank, but regulatory hurdles threaten their ambitions for a controlling stake.

Yes Bank is currently facing challenges in negotiations over a potential stake sale, with two bidders, Japan’s SMBC and Emirates NBD, vying for ownership. However, their demand for a 51 percent stake may hinder progress, as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is wary of allowing a foreign entity to hold such a significant share ...

September 12, 2024

BJP’s Anurag Thakur: Congress ‘Crushing’ Hindus While Claiming Peace in Kashmir—A Comedy of Political Errors?

BJP MP Anurag Thakur has sharply criticized the Congress party for harming Himachal Pradesh’s economy and mishandling law and order. In a recent statement, he accused the Congress government of silencing Hindu organizations and claimed that their rights are being suppressed, even during peaceful protests. Thakur highlighted the positive changes in Jammu and Kashmir since ...

September 12, 2024

Veteran leader Sitaram Yechury, a pragmatic communist, shaped left politics in India before his passing at 72, leaving a profound legacy.

Sitaram Yechury, a veteran leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), passed away at the age of 72 after battling a severe lung infection. Known for his deep understanding of electoral politics, Yechury aimed to modernize the Left movement by fostering alliances to challenge the right-wing Sangh Parivar. A key architect of the United ...

September 12, 2024

Modi Celebrates Paralympic Glory: Is it a Medal for Governance or Just a Spotlight on Champions?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met with India’s talented Paralympians to celebrate their historic achievement at the Paris Games, where they earned a record 29 medals, including seven golds. During the event in New Delhi, the Prime Minister congratulated the athletes, notably recognizing wheelchair shooter Avani Lekhara and judoka Kapil Parmar, who made history as ...

September 12, 2024

Airtel partners with Sparkle to enhance global connectivity, acquiring capacity in a submarine cable system linking India and Italy.

Bharti Airtel has announced a new international partnership to enhance its global network by acquiring extra capacity on the upcoming Blue-Raman Submarine Cable System, which will link India to Italy. The agreement is with Sparkle, a leading Italian telecom provider, and aims to improve low-latency connectivity between Asia and Europe. This partnership will help Airtel ...

September 12, 2024