YSRCP to protest in New Delhi on July 24 to highlight ‘lawlessness, anarchy’ in Andhra (19-07-2024)
YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy announces a peaceful protest in New Delhi to address the lawlessness in Andhra Pradesh under the current government. Allegations of political violence and a controversial murder case add to the growing tension between political parties in the state.
Patanjali Q1 Results: Net profit jumps threefold to Rs 262.9 crore (19-07-2024)
The revenue from operations declined 7.6% year-on-year from 7,767.1 crore to Rs 7,173.1 crore in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) grew two times year-on-year to Rs 453.08 crore. The company’s export revenue stood at Rs 53.33 crore, catering to 22 countries.
UP Bypolls: 10 seats to reflect political climate and seal fates (19-07-2024)
In UP bypolls, Yogi Aditynath assigns ministers due to BJP’s internal issues. Key seats: Karhal, Milkipur, Katehari, Majhawan. Other seats: Kundarki vacated by Zia-Ur-Rahman Barq, Khair by Anoop Singh, and Ghaziabad by Atul Garg. Opposition includes SP's Tej Pratap Yadav. BJP aims to regain voter trust through strategic campaigning.
Third Eye: Left stranded at airport, ‘trouble engine’ attack now and wait for meeting after the Budget (19-07-2024)
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan faced a two-hour delay at Lucknow airport due to a server issue. Scheduled to leave for Delhi in the evening, he experienced extensive flight cancellations and delays along with the public, caused by a global Microsoft server problem.
Maha BJP leaders demand party contest 170-plus seats (19-07-2024)
During a two-day core committee meeting in Mumbai, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) discussed the need to contest 170-180 seats in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. This has stirred tensions with allies: Shiv Sena wants 100 seats, and the Ajit Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) seeks 80-100 seats. The BJP, currently holding 105 seats in the 288-member assembly, faces challenges from seat distribution disputes, similar to issues in the recent Lok Sabha polls. The BJP also criticized allies for their perceived lack of support in previous elections.
JSW Steel Q1 Results: Net profit plunges over 64% YoY to Rs 867 crore (19-07-2024)
The country’s largest steelmaker produced 6.35 million tons of steel at a consolidated level during the quarter, down 1% from the previous year and 6% sequentially due to planned maintenance shutdowns at Dolvi and Bhushan Power. As a result, capacity utilization at its operations in India stood at 87% during the quarter, compared to 92% a year ago.
Govt lists six bills for monsoon session (19-07-2024)
During the Monsoon Session of Parliament from July 22 to August 12, six new bills will be introduced. Key legislation includes the Finance Bill, the Bhartiya Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024 to update aviation laws, and amendments to the Disaster Management Act. Additional bills aim to replace outdated laws on boilers and promote coffee and rubber industries. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget on July 23. The Business Advisory Committee, led by Speaker Om Birla, will finalize the session's agenda.
Kanwar order extended across UP despite opposition (19-07-2024)
The directive by UP police for eateries to display owners' names has triggered backlash from NDA allies, opposition parties, and officials. Uttarakhand also implements a similar order for safety reasons. Political parties are divided on the interpretation and motives behind the controversial decision, leading to heated debates.
‘Who will hold PM accountable?’: Jairam Ramesh after Lokpal quashes plea against PM Modi (19-07-2024)
The Lokpal rejected a plea for a probe against PM Modi over remarks on Congress and industrialists. Jairam Ramesh questions PM's accountability for alleged lies. Complaint based on fictional facts dismissed by Lokpal.
JSW Energy Q1 Results: Net profit soars 84% YoY to Rs 534 crore (19-07-2024)
Revenue from operations declines 1.7% to Rs 2879 crore against Rs 2927 crore in the April-June quarter of last fiscal. JSW Energy's net generation capacity increased 18% to 7.9 billion units, driven by higher hydro and thermal generation and organic wind capacity additions.