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22 Jun

Manufacturing PMI araise to 60.9 in June, job creation fastest in 18 years: Survey

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According to the HSBC survey, the final manufacturing, services and composite purchasing managers' index (PMI) figure rose 0.4 percentage points to 60.9 in June, compared with a revised figure of 60.5 in May.According to a survey, business activity in the country became stronger in June due to growth in manufacturing and services sectors and the pace of job creation became the fastest in 18 years.“The composite output index expansion further in June, supported by an grow in new orders, which led companies to rise hiring in both sectors. Input prices softened slightly in June, resulting in margin improvement, especially for…

22 Jun

Assam flood: Death toll reaches 27 affected by flood

editorAssam

Continuous heavy rainfall in Assam has effected many villages in Assam due to rising of rain water within the state. A fresh report by Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), around 3,90,491 people were affected by the flood with rising death toll to 27. However, this year flood has effected 4347.86 acres of crop area and 19 districts of Assam.

21 Jun

Anurag Kashyap report about differences with Abhay Deol and Pankaj Jha

editorBollywood, Entertainment, News

'Abhay Deol can call me toxic, but if I speak the truth, he won't be able to face it,' says Anurag Kashyap on his differences with the actor during Dev D. He also talked about the controversy related to him and Pankaj Jha. , Anurag Kashyap, who recently came up with his film Bad Cop, has been actively promoting his projects as an actor for a change. In a recent interview, the filmmaker-actor talked about his misunderstandings with actors Abhay Deol and Pankaj Jha.While she described her episode with Pankaj Jha as a complete misunderstanding, she had a completely different…

21 Jun

Assam Govt officials gets arrested connected to cash-for-job scam

editorAssam

Amidst NEET-UG, 2024 paper leak, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has filed charge sheet against officials connected to APSC cash-for-job scam. The names of the accused are former APSC Chief Controller of Examination Nand Babu Singh; APS officers Aishwarya Jibon Baruah, Shahjahan Sarkar, and Sukanya Das; Assistant Employment Officer Rakesh Das; and Nagaon Tax Superintendent Waheeda Begum. Additionally, the included accused have been arrested by the police so far.

20 Jun

SBI to inflation ₹20,000 crore through long-term bonds in FY2025

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State Bank of India (SBI) announced board approval to raise up to ₹20,000 crore through long-term bonds in FY 2024-25. The central board meeting on June 19, 2024, approved raising funds through public issue or private placement.At the time of writing, SBI shares are trading at ₹846.65 which is 0.70% lower than its previous close. The stock has seen a total rise of 49% in the past year and 32% since the beginning of the year.In January, SBI raised ₹5,000 crore through perpetual bonds at a coupon rate of 8.34%. In the last financial year, SBI had issued 15-year infrastructure…

20 Jun

Shocking revelation by flight attendant regarding Kiara Advani’s attitude

editorEntertainment

Bollywood actress Kiara Advani is mostly liked by the audiences for the films and the roles she played, her performance is acknowledged most of the time. But recently a flight attendant has made some shocking revelation about the actress, when her crew members once encountered her. During an interview, the air hostess revealed saying that once her crew members offered her almonds and cashews, the actress didn't give them pleasant response. Kiara asked them to call her assistant instead to give her cashews. Since then netizens have been sharing their own opinion, one user said, "kiara is overhyped. I never…

19 Jun

Direct tax collections boost 21% to Rs 4.62 lakh crore from higher corporate advance tax

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The first installment of advance tax, which was due on June 15, saw accumulation inflation 27.34% to Rs 1.48 lakh crore. This includes Corporation Income Tax (CIT) of Rs 1.14 lakh crore and Personal Income Tax of Rs 34,470 crore. Net direct tax collections have jumped by 21 percent to over Rs 4.62 lakh crore so far this financial year due to higher advance tax payments by corporates. The first installment of advance tax, which was due on June 15, saw collections inflation 27.34% to Rs 1.48 lakh crore. This includes Corporation Income Tax (CIT) of Rs 1.14 lakh crore…

19 Jun

Assam IPS with a President’s gallantry medal shots himself to death

editorAssam

An unpredictable incident unfolded in Guwahati, Assam Home and Political Secretary Shiladitya Chetia, a IPS officer with a President's gallantry medal, fatally shot himself to death with his service weapon minutes after his wife died out of Cancer. According to the reports, his wife, Agamoni Borbaruah was admitted to Nemcare hospital. Since 2 months, she was under treatment for Cancer. Doctor said, her situation deteriorated three days ago, Chetia was informed about the same. And initially on Tuesday she took her last breath, Chetia asked the medical staffs to allow him some privacy for praying next to his wife's body.…

18 Jun

Diljit Dosanjh told he can’t bargain, has never done everyday tasks: ‘I have never booked a hotel or a cab in my life’

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While Diljit Dosanjh is busy making India proud abroad, the singer recently shared in a chat how he always wanted to be famous growing up. He also told how he doesn't do everyday tasks like booking cabs and flights and is also not good with money.Talking to Raj Shamani, he said, "When I was a child, I used to pray to God that everyone should know me, but I don't want to know anyone." This was a childish thing. I thought I loved music, so this was the only way to achieve my dreams. I'm not good at finances, and…

17 Jun

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announces end of VIP culture

editorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced of ending VIP culture in terms of electricity bill payment from government officials to Ministers will now have to pay their own bills. According to the sources, in a aim to reduce electricity consumption the change will get effected from July 1, 2024. Assam CM wrote on 'X', "We are ending the VIP Culture rule of paying electricity bills of Government officials using taxpayer money. Myself and the Chief Secretary will set an example and start paying our power bills from July 1 onwards. Beginning July 2024, all public servants will have…