Suneetha Reddy, promoter of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise, sold stake worth Rs 1,489 crore. The sale received positive response from foreign and domestic investors. Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and T. Rowe Price were among the buyers. Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance and Axis Mutual Fund also purchased shares. Apollo Hospitals reported a net profit of Rs 433 crore in Q1.
Jharkhand braces for heavy rainfall over next three days
RANCHI: In yet another weather alert issued by the Ranchi Meteorological Centre, heavy to very heavy rainfall has been predicted in several parts of Jharkhand over the next three days, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds. According to the Head of the Meteorological Centre in Ranchi, Abhishek Anand, It will continue to rain in Jharkhand till 23, 24 and 25 August; some districts will receive heavy to very heavy rain, while some districts will receive heavy rain. During this time, an alert has also been issued for thunderstorms and lightning along with rain. According to the forecast, north-western parts of the state are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall on 23 August. Isolated heavy showers are also expected over south-western, north-eastern and adjoining central regions, along with thunderstorms and gusty winds. On 24 August, heavy rainfall may occur at isolated places over southern, central and north-eastern parts of the state. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are likely in several areas. Similarly, on 25 August, western and adjoining central parts of Jharkhand may experience heavy rainfall at isolated places, while thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are expected across the state. According to the Meteorological Department, the monsoon trough is currently passing through Jaisalmer, Kota, Datia, Sidhi, Ranchi, Bankura, Digha and extending southeastwards into the east-central Bay of Bengal, up to 1.5 km above mean sea level. An upper air cyclonic circulation persists over northwest Madhya Pradesh and adjoining regions, extending up to 7.6 km above mean sea level, it said. Another circulation lies over north Odisha and adjoining Gangetic West Bengal at around 5.8 km above mean sea level. The Met office has advised citizens to remain alert, avoid unnecessary travel during heavy downpours and take precautions against lightning strikes and gusty winds. There is a possibility of heavy rainfall at some places in Palamu, Garhwa, Chatra, Latehar, Ranchi, Bokaro, Gumla, Hazaribagh, Khunti, Ramgarh, Lohardaga, Koderma, Dhanbad, Giridih and Simdega districts on 24 August. IMD has issued a yellow alert for these districts. Meanwhile, in a tragic incident on Thursday, three innocent girls were killed in a lightning strike while returning from school near Ranchi. According to locals, Pari Oraon of Class 1 in Primary School Hondpidi and Anjalika Kujur of Class 3, along with Basmati Oraon of Class 6, were going home during which a lightning strike took place killing all the three on the spot. Jharkhand has so far received 25% excess rain than normal.
Japanese amateur boxer in intensive care after latest incident
TOKYO: A Japanese amateur boxer underwent brain surgery two weeks ago and has not regained consciousness, authorities said on Friday, as the sport in the country reels from the deaths of two professional fighters . The Japan Boxing Federation (JBF) said the unnamed 39-year-old became unresponsive after sparring for three rounds at three minutes each in Tokyo on August 8. He was rushed to hospital and underwent emergency surgery, and is still in intensive care. The JBF, which oversees amateur boxing in Japan, said the man had not fought a match for over 10 years and had been in training to make a comeback. We are praying he recovers as quickly as possible, said JBF president Tatsuya Nakama. Japanese boxing is under the spotlight after super featherweight Shigetoshi Kotari and lightweight Hiromasa Urakawa, both 28, died days after injuries sustained in separate bouts in Tokyo on August 2. Japanese boxing officials have held a series of emergency meetings and vowed to introduce new safety rules. New measures to be implemented include urine tests for measuring dehydration and stricter rules on boxers' rapid weight loss. Japanese boxer Yudai Shigeoka announced his retirement this month to support his brother, who has been in a coma since a bout in May. Former WBC strawweight champion Shigeoka's brother Ginjiro collapsed after a fight in Osaka and underwent emergency brain surgery. The 25-year-old remains in a coma but is no longer in a life-threatening condition, the Japan Boxing Commission says.
Sagility India Shares In Focus As Kotak Securities Initiates Coverage With 'Buy' Rating
Kotak Securities highlighted that the company has scope of enhanced platform capabilities and better scale-up of new clients.
Bearish on FMCG in mid to long-term perspective; bullish on the hotel segment: Jitendra Gohil
Kotak Alternate Asset Managers believes the market is poised for growth. A good festive season and positive monsoon reports are expected. Rural demand is picking up, and the government is initiating reforms. RBI rate cuts are anticipated, mirroring potential US Federal Reserve actions. While FMCG faces margin concerns, consumer discretionary sectors like hotels and premium autos show promise.
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Rupee Can Appreciate Against Dollar In Near Term, Here's Why
In the course of a month, the rupee is estimated to appreciate to 86.75 against the dollar, says Anindya Banerjee of Kotak Securities.
'Major shock' to India from US tariffs, Uday Kotak warns
Uday Kotak, the billionaire founder of Kotak Mahindra Bank and India's third-largest private lender, has warned that India is facing a major shock from US tariffs.
6 AMCs to receive over Rs 10,000 crore inflows from top30 cities in July
In July, six AMCs saw inflows above 10,000 crore from top 30 cities, led by ICICI Prudential, HDFC, and SBI. Kotak, Nippon India, and Tata also reported strong gains in AAUM, while others saw smaller inflows; Bank of India MF recorded an outflow.
Uday Kotak is urging the Modi administration to increase fiscal support for SMEs due to concerns about the impact of US tariffs on India's economy. He emphasizes the need for direct government assistance to boost manufacturing, research, and technology sectors.
Woman among four labourers killed, five injured in accident in Rajasthan's Bundi
KOTA : A van carrying labourers collided with an unidentified vehicle, leaving four labourers, including a woman, dead on the spot and five others seriously injured on NH-27 in Rajasthan's Bundi district on Wednesday, officials said. The incident took place at around 4.30 am on Wednesday near the Sutada village under the Dabi police station area, when the vehicle carrying labourers from Rajasthan's Baran and different parts of Madhya Pradesh to Rajsamand collided with an unidentified heavy vehicle, officials said. Identity and further details of the deceased and injured are being gathered, they said.
Stock markets decline in early trade after 4-day rally in-line with weak Asian peers
Mumbai, Aug 20 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices declined in early trade on Wednesday after a four-day rally tracking weak trends in Asian markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 146.64 points to 81,497.75 in initial trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 47.5 points to 24,933.15. From the Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance, Tata Motors, Trent, Bajaj Finserv, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Tata Motors were among the laggards. However, Eternal, Bharti Airtel, Infosys and NTPC were among the gainers. In Asian markets, South Koreas Kospi, Japans Nikkei 225 index, Shanghais SSE Composite index and Hong Kongs Hang Seng quoted lower. The US markets
Kotak Mahindra Asset Management's Shibani Sircar Kurian highlights the Indian market's potential, driven by domestic sectors. Policy support, including tax and rate cuts, aims to stimulate consumption, while favorable monsoons and rising rural demand are positive indicators. Automobiles and fertilizers are sectors poised for growth, further boosted by China's lifted export restrictions.
Nod to Rs 8.3K cr Bhubaneswar Bypass
NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved two mega infrastructure projects, including one for Odisha and another for Rajasthan, with cumulative estimated cost of over `9,500 crore. Briefing media after the meeting of the CCEA, Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the construction of a 6-lane access-controlled Capital Region Ring Road (Bhubaneswar Bypass) in Odisha with an estimated cost of Rs 8,307.74 crore has been approved. The nod has also been given to the construction of green-field Kota-Bundi airport in Rajasthan with a total estimated capital investment of Rs 1,507 crore, he added. The Minister said, the length of the ring road project for the twin capital city of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack would be 110.875 km and it would be developed on Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM). At present, the Rameshwar -Tangi stretch of the existing National Highway faces severe congestion due to heavy traffic moving through urban centres like Khordha, Bhubaneswar, and Cuttack. The new Greenfield ring road aims to divert heavy commercial vehicles away from these cities, thereby improving freight efficiency, reducing logistics costs, and promoting socio-economic development in Odisha and neighbouring eastern states, Vaishnaw said. The alignment will integrate with three National Highways (NH-55, NH-57, NH-655) and one State Highway (SH-65), offering seamless connectivity to economic and social hubs across the region, he said. It will also connect with 10 Economic Nodes, 4 Social Nodes, and 5 Logistic Nodes, along with key infrastructure such as Bhubaneswar Airport, Khordha Railway Station, a proposed Multi-Modal Logistics Park, and two major ports (Puri and Astrang), the Minister said. Later, in a statement, the government said that following the completion, the project is expected to generate 74.43 lakh person-days of direct employment and 93.04 lakh person-days of indirect employment, creating new opportunities for local communities. Meanwhile, the Union Cabinet also cleared the proposal for building a green field airport - Kota-Bundi - in Rajasthan, the Minister said, adding that it would be funded by the Airports Authority of India (AAI). For the airport, 1,089 acres of land has been provided free of cost by the Rajasthan government and the airport will have a capacity to handle 2 million passengers per annum, he said, while noting that the new aviation facility will significantly improve regional connectivity and promote the local economy. The AAI will fund the project through its internal accruals and is expected to be completed in 24 months. In the last 11 years the number of operational airports in the country has more than doubled to 162 in 2025 from 74 in 2014. Also, the number of air passengers has increased to 41.2 crore this year from 16.8 crore in 2014, the Minister noted.
Kota Srinivas Poojary Seeks ED Probe into Foreign Funding Behind Dharmasthala Conspiracy Deccan Herald
Kotak Realty Fund backs KVN Properties with Rs 1,000 crore bet on residential growth
Kotak Investment Advisors, via its Kotak Realty Fund, is set to invest 1,000 crore in KVN Properties, a land aggregation platform. The investment, structured in two tranches, will fuel KVN's expansion plans across major metros, aiming for 10 million sq. ft. of development potential by FY26.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today approved the proposal of the Airports Authority of India for the development of the Green Field Airport at Kota-Bundi (Rajasthan) at an estimated cost of Rs 1507.00 Crore.
Kota Srinivas Poojary seeks ED probe into alleged foreign funding to defame Dharmasthala
Kota Srinivas Poojary, Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP, on Tuesday urged the Central government to order an Enforcement Directorate (ED) probe into alleged foreign funding for, what he called, an international conspiracy to defame Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara temple
Telangana ACB arrests two govt employess for Rs 50,000 bribe demand
Hyderabad: Two government employees were arrested by the Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for demanding a bribe of Rs 50,000 to do official work. Amangal mandal tahsildar, Chintakindi Lalitha, in Ranga Reddy district and surveyor, Kota Ravi, were caught red-handed by the City Range 2 Unit on Tuesday. Also ReadTelangana ACB nabs three over Rs 16K Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Cabinet Approves Rs 1,507 Cr Kota-Bundi Airport Project In Rajasthan
The new Greenfield airport, funded by aai with land support from Rajasthan Government, will handle 2 million passengers annually and boost regional connectivity
Cabinet approves airport project at Kota-Bundi in Rajasthan for 1,507 crore
Once operational, the new airport at Kota-bundi in Rajasthan will have the capacity to handle 2 million passengers per year
The nod for the two projects, cumulatively worth over Rs 9,800 crore, came during the Cabinet meeting chaired by PM Modi on Tuesday.
Republicans in Congress take a harder line on negotiations with Putin
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-South Dakota) emphasized that the Senate was prepared to impose sanctions on Russia to keep it at the negotiating table in its war with Ukraine.
Cabinet clears new airport at Kota-Bundi in Rajasthan, other investments worth Rs 9,814 cr
The government has given the green light for a new airport in Kota-Bundi, Rajasthan. The project will cost Rs 1,507 crore. The current airport can only handle small planes. The Union Cabinet has also approved a six-lane ring road in Cuttack and Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. This project will involve an investment of Rs 8,307 crore. These developments aim to improve connectivity.
Hyderabad: Four held for cockfight, betting in Kukatpally
Hyderabad: Four persons were arrested on Sunday, August 10 for indulging cockfight and betting in Kukatpally. The accused were identified as Chilakalapally Kota Sathyanarayana, 34, watchman; Eatathula Ramesh, 36, tractor driver; Kantrakonda Manikonda, 34, trader; and Bayarpu Laxman, 33, watchman. The police seized four roosters, four mobile phones, cash worth Rs 6, 200 and a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Assam govt, Army deliberate on furthering cooperation, welfare measures in state
GUWAHATI, Aug 18: The Assam government on Monday held discussions with a delegation of the Indian Army to deepen cooperation, strengthen welfare measures and foster a spirit of service and patriotism among the states youth, Chief Secretary Ravi Kota said. The issues taken up during the discussion ranged from proposal to increase existing quota for []
VMOU RSCIT admit card released at rkcl.vmou.ac.in for 24 August 2025 exam
VMOU RSCIT admit card 2025: Rajasthan Knowledge Corporation Limited (RKCL) has released the RSCIT admit card for the VMOU exam scheduled on August 24, 2025. Candidates who have completed their RSCIT course can now download their hall ticket from the official portal, rkcl.vmou.ac.in. The exam will be held across multiple districts in the Jodhpur, Kota, and Udaipur divisions. The admit card contains essential details including exam venue and reporting time, and is mandatory for entry into the examination hall.
Kotak International secured a license from the UAE to offer investment funds to retail investors, becoming the first Indian firm to do so. This move allows Kotak to directly target retail clients, with minimum investments around $500, capitalizing on the growing interest in Indian markets and the UAE's favorable tax environment.
The Rajasthan PTET 2025 round 2 seat allotment result has been declared by VMOU, Kota at ptetvmoukota2025.in. Candidates can download their allotment letters using roll number, counselling ID, and date of birth. Selected candidates must pay the 22,000 admission fee by August 23 and report to allotted colleges by August 25, 2025, to secure admission.
Trade Setup For Aug. 18: Nifty Faces Resistance At 24,660
For short-term traders, 24,500 will act as a key support zone, says Amol Athawale of Kotak Securities.
7 mutual funds added 14 new smallcap stocks in their portfolios in July
In July, seven mutual funds added 14 small-cap stocks to their portfolios to actively manage holdings. HDFC, SBI, Kotak, Axis, Nippon India, Quant, and ICICI Prudential made selective additions, highlighting a cautious strategy aimed at capturing growth opportunities in emerging small-cap companies while balancing risk across their portfolios.
4 mutual fund houses saw increase in their AUM by over Rs 10,000 crore in July
Mutual fund AUM surged in July 2025, rising by Rs 1.31 lakh crore to Rs 77.72 lakh crore. ICICI Prudential, HDFC, Kotak, and Aditya Birla Sun Life led with inflows exceeding Rs 10,000 crore each. JioBlackRock debuted with Rs 17,902 crore, further boosting overall industry growth.
Heavy rain likely in parts of Rajasthan in coming days
Parts of Kota, Ajmer, Jaipur, Bharatpur and Bikaner divisions are likely to experience light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder
Woman suspects fraud in oil purchase, loses Rs 2.45 lakh
Veena, who runs a cashew oil unit in Kundapur, faced a fraud. A man posing as a BSF purchasing officer from Yelahanka ordered 30 tonnes of oil. He then collected over Rs 2.45 lakh online. He claimed the money was for a gate pass and security deposit. Kota Police Station registered a case under the IT Act.
Rajasthan: 5 students injured as portion of ceiling in Bundi school falls during I-Day event
KOTA: A portion of a false ceiling at a private school's auditorium in Rajasthan's Bundi fell during Independence Day celebrations on Friday, leaving five students injured, officials said. They were rushed to a hospital where two children, among the five, received stitches on their heads and were discharged after primary medical care, they said. A portion of the false ceiling of the auditorium in St. Paul's Senior Secondary school in Bundi fell on Friday morning when the Independence Day function was going on, Chief District Education Officer (CDEO) Priti Bala Sharma told PTI . The injured kids were identified as Aadira Panjwani (6), Aarna Jhakal (11), Shreshthi (10), Twinkle Soni (13) and Vinay Tehlwani (8), the officer said. The children were not sitting directly under the portion of the false ceiling that fell; however, hard paper sheets of the false ceiling flung around, she added. According to the officials, 350 students, 250 parents and 49 staff members were present in the school when the incident occurred. The technical team of the district education department has surveyed the spot and an inquiry into the matter has been ordered. Meanwhile, the auditorium has been sealed, the CDEO said. Sharma added the department had surveyed all government schools but private schools were left out. The auditorium and private school building, where the incident occurred, are in sound condition. Meanwhile, State Education Minister Madan Dilawar has ordered an inquiry into the matter. On July 25, a portion of a government school in Rajasthan's Jhalawar district collapsed just as the students were assembling for morning prayers, killing seven children and leaving 28 injured, some of them critically.
India's space odyssey: From ancient stargazers to lunar landings
BENGALURU: From ancient stargazers and astronomers to the invention of zero and grand architectural marvels aligned with celestial events, Indias scientific temper was evident long before the space age began. Naturally, this spirit paved the way for advancements in rocketry and space exploration. After gaining Independence, precisely 78 years ago on August 15, 1947, India emerged onto the global scientific stage just as the Cold War began, and the USA and USSR embarked on a fierce Space Race. While the superpowers competed for supremacy, India took a different path, one rooted in harnessing space technology to address developmental challenges. That same year, Dr Vikram Sarabhai (1919-1971), hailed as the father of Indias space programme, founded the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) in Ahmedabad. He initially focused on cosmic ray and upper-atmosphere research, gradually expanding into broader space science. Sarabhai envisioned that space technology could aid national development, especially in weather forecasting, telecommunications, and resource management. Indias space journey began in 1961 when Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru placed space research under the Department of Atomic Energy. A year later, the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) was established under Dr. Homi J. Bhabha, with Vikram Sarabhai as chairman. Thumba in Kerala, near the magnetic equator, was chosen as the site for the Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station (TERLS). A local church became the first control room. On November 21, 1963, India launched its first rocket, a Nike-Apache, with parts transported on bicycles. INCOSPAR evolved into the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on August 15, 1969. In 1972, ISRO was brought under the newly formed Department of Space (DOS). Indias first satellite, Aryabhata, was launched in 1975. In 1971, ISRO set up the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota. Indias first satellite launch vehicle, SLV-3, flew in 1979. The 1981 launch of the experimental satellite APPLE from French Guiana paved the way for the INSAT series, starting in 1982, supporting weather, telecom, and broadcasting services. The 1990s brought major breakthroughs. The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), first launched in 1994, became ISROs workhorse, later powering missions like Chandrayaan-1 (2008) and Mangalyaan (2013). The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) debuted in 2001, enabling heavier payloads. The Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) program, operational since 1988, provided key data for agriculture, water, and disaster management. Chandrayaan-1 discovered water on the Moon. Though Chandrayaan-2s lander crashed in 2019, the orbiter remains active. On August 23, 2023, Chandrayaan-3 landed successfully near the lunar south pole, a global first. The rover explored the Shiv Shakti Point, firmly establishing India as a major space power. On the interplanetary front, Mangalyaan was a game-changer. Launched on November 5, 2013, and successfully orbiting Mars by September 24, 2014, it made India the first Asian nation to reach Mars, and the only country to do so on its first attempt. The mission provided valuable data on Martian surface features and atmosphere, all at a fraction of the cost of comparable missions. In the last few weeks India has been very active in space. It sent its first astronaut Gp Capt Subhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station on board the Axiom-4 Space mission; and launched the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite to provide more sophisticated data on earth, oceans glaciers and ice and forewarn about impending natural disasters. This happened 41 years after Sqn Ldr Rakesh Sharma became the first Indian to go into space on a Soviet space mission. Looking ahead, ISRO is preparing for Chandrayaan-4, which aims to bring lunar samples back to Earth. The Gaganyaan mission, Indias first crewed spaceflight, is also on the horizon. The country is also planning to establish the Bharatiya Antriksh Station (BAS) a modular space station, signaling long-term ambitions in low Earth orbit, besides forays planned to Mars. Sky is now not the limit for India. AIMING HIGH 1962: Indias space programme begins with the Indian government establishing INCOSPAR under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) 1963: First sounding rocket launched 1972: Space Commission and Department of Space constituted, and ISRO brought under government control 1975: India's first satellite, Aryabhata, was launched 1982: INSAT-1A launched to trigger a series of communication satellites 1988: India launches IRS-1A 2008: India reaches the Moons orbit with Chandrayaan-1 2014: Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) launched 2023: India lands on Moon with successful touchdown of Chandrayaan-3
Two arrested for cooking porcupine meat in Kotagiri
Minimum Balance Rules: ICICI Bank vs SBI vs Bank Of Baroda vs PNB vs Other PSU Banks Details Here
Leading private lenders such as HDFC Bank, Axis and Kotak Mahindra Bank have much lower minimum average monthly balance requirements, while some PSU banks are offering zero balance savings accounts.
Rajasthan HC annuls marriage; rules concealment of schizophrenia fraud under Hindu Marriage Act
JAIPUR: The Rajasthan High Courts Jaipur bench has delivered a significant verdict, annulling the marriage of a woman suffering from schizophrenia. The court held that hiding the womans serious mental illness from the husband and his family before marriage amounted to fraud under Section 12(1)(c) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The division bench of Justice Inderjit Singh and Justice Anand Sharma observed that schizophrenia is not merely temporary mental depression but a serious psychological disorder which, in its active state, can prevent a person from leading a normal married life. Concealing such a condition, the court said, is equivalent to hiding a fundamental fact necessary for marriage. Referring to earlier Supreme Court rulings, the court held that the wifes illness was an important marital fact for the purpose of marriage, and hiding it constituted clear fraud upon the husband. Applying this legal principle, the court declared the marriage void and freed the husband from all criminal and financial liabilities, including alimony and dowry harassment cases. The case originated from a marriage solemnised on April 29, 2013, between a man from Chittorgarh and a woman from Kota. Shortly after the wedding, the husband noticed abnormal changes in his wifes behaviour. She displayed unusual actions, and her hands would often tremble. While going through her belongings, he found a doctors slip indicating she was already receiving treatment. The husband alleged that she had been suffering from schizophrenia before marriage and that this fact was deliberately hidden from him and his family. He also claimed that, due to her illness, consummation of the marriage was not possible. The wife, on the other hand, denied having any serious mental disorder, stating she had only suffered temporary depression following a family accident shortly before the marriage. She accused her husband and in-laws of demanding dowry and harassing her. The husband filed a petition under Section 12 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, seeking to have the marriage declared void. In 2019, the Kota family court dismissed his plea. He then appealed to the Rajasthan High Court, Jaipur bench. After an extensive review of records, witness statements, and medical evidence, the court concluded that the wife had been suffering from schizophrenia before marriage and was under medication. The bench ruled that such concealment amounted to hiding a material fact, which directly impacts marital life and constitutes a valid ground for declaring a marriage void under the Hindu Marriage Act. The high court declared the marriage null and void ab initio and absolved the husband of all criminal charges and financial responsibilities.
Owners of hotels, shops to block National Highway 50 near Kurikota Bridge today
NEW DELHI: Jaipur traders staged a strong protest against United States President Donald Trumps decision to impose steep additional tariffs on Indian goods in Rajapark's main square. Vendors from the citys main market carried placards condemning the US and Trump, announcing a complete boycott of American products. In a symbolic act, they allegedly burned an effigy of Trump along with US-made goods, even setting fire to US dollar notes. The Trump administrations revised tariff policy has delivered a heavy blow to Rajasthans exporters. The move imposes an immediate 25% duty, with an additional 25% levy on the way, a combined 50% hit on key export sectors like gems and jewellery, handicrafts, and textiles, where Rajasthan holds a dominant share. Ravi Nayyar, President of Rajapark Vyaapar Mandal, said, Jaipurs business organisations have asked all citizens to boycott US products, and we want to give a strong message that because of the arrogance of US President Donald Trump, irrational tariffs have been imposed on us. With 17,000 crore of the states annual exports dependent on the US market, exporters warn this reliance is turning into a liability. Finding new markets will take time, and the immediate risk is to the livelihoods of nearly seven lakh artisans and workers employed in US-focused export units. Industry bodies have urged the government to roll out urgent support measures. Navinit Jhalani, coordinator of the Rajasthan Handicrafts Exporters Joint Forum, said uncertainty has gripped both US buyers and local exporters. We have only 21 days, until 28 August, to ship goods to the US without the additional 25% penalty, he explained. With Raksha Bandhan and Independence Day holidays, meeting this deadline is near impossible. Orders ready after this date are being put on hold by American buyers. US tariffs on Indian oil imports from Russia a 'big blow' to Moscow: Trump Jaipur, Indias gems and jewellery powerhouse, is staring at deep losses. Import duties had already risen from 5.5% to 15.5% earlier this year; the new hike will push many exporters to the brink. Sanjay Kala, former president of the Jewellers Association, said the US accounts for Rs 11,000Rs 12,000 crore of Rajasthans Rs 17,500 crore gems and jewellery exports, most from Jaipur. Around 1.5 lakh people work in this sector in Jaipur, and up to 95% may feel the impact, he warned. Kala noted that while India now faces a 50% tariff, competitors like Turkey, Vietnam, Thailand, and the UAE enjoy lower rates of 1020 per cent, making Indian products uncompetitive. Some manufacturers are already considering shifting production abroad, he said. Jodhpur, a leading exporter of wooden furniture and metal handicrafts, sends Rs 2,500 crore worth of goods to the US annually, more than half its total exports. The tariff hike threatens the livelihood of nearly one lakh artisans and workers. With competitors like Turkey and Mexico facing just 10% tariffs, our products could be priced out of the market, said Dr Bharat Dinesh, president of the Jodhpur Handicraft Exporters Association. The Centre must act fast to safeguard MSMEs and open talks with the US. Trumps 50 per cent tariff threat puts Indias gem and jewellery exports at risk: GJEPC chief Kirit Bhansali Bikaners famed wool industry, with 250 units producing 11.5 lakh kg of yarn daily, faces a severe blow. This yarn is used in carpets exported worldwide, especially to the US via Bhadohi. The 50% tariff threatens to snap this supply chain, impacting about one lakh people directly or indirectly linked to the sector. Udaipurs quartz industry, which supplies 4045% of Rajasthans exports to the US in this category, will suffer as buyers turn to cheaper suppliers in Vietnam, Turkey, and Brazil. The citys marble exporters, already hit by a slowdown, now face uncertainty over shipments worth Rs 100 crore annually. Kota stone and sandstone exports worth Rs 200 crore annually could lose buyers to other markets as US costs rise. The Hadoti regions coriander, dairy products, chemicals, and de-oiled cake exports are also at risk, potentially affecting Rs 250 crore in trade. Rajiv Arora, president of the Federation of Rajasthan Exporters, urged the Centre to expand production-linked incentive schemes and provide targeted relief for affected sectors. If we dont act fast, the economic and social fallout could be severe, he said.
Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund bought 50 lakh shares or 4.84% stake in Home First Finance Company.
Jay Kotak has criticised ICICI Banks sharp hike in the minimum average balance for new savings accounts, warning it forces most middle-class Indians to lock away nearly all their monthly income to avoid penalties. From 1 August 2025, new urban and metro account holders must keep Rs 50,000, up from Rs 10,000. The Reserve Bank of India says such thresholds are a banks decision.
Nifty Q1 Earnings Muted, No Green Shoots Eyed Ahead: D-Street Expert's Warning Shatters Q2 Optimism
Sanjeev Prasad, MD, Co-Head, Kotak Institutional Equities told NDTV Profit that the Indian economy and corporate earnings will gather pace only when there is enough job creation for the masses.
Markets trade higher in early trade amid fresh foreign fund inflows, rally in US peers
Mumbai, Aug 11 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty were trading in positive territory in early trade on Monday amid fresh foreign fund inflows and a rally in the US markets. A firm trend in Asian markets further contributed to the optimism in equities. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 104.84 points to 79,962.63 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 55.85 points to 24,419.15. From the Sensex firms, State Bank of India, Trent, NTPC, Tata Motors, UltraTech Cement and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the gainers. However, Titan, ICICI Bank, HCL Tech and Bajaj Finserv were
Japanese boxer Shigetoshi Kotari dies after title fight; second death in same Tokyo event
Japanese boxer Shigetoshi Kotari tragically passed away at 28, six days after collapsing from a brain injury sustained during an OPBF title fight in Tokyo. His death followed a similar tragedy involving Hiromasa Urakawa, prompting urgent calls for reform within Japan's boxing community. In response, the JBC will reduce OPBF title fights to 10 rounds and review other safety measures.
Assam govt urges stakeholders to resolve issues for timely implementation of projects
GUWAHATI, Aug 9: The Assam government on Saturday urged Central agencies and other stakeholders for timely resolution of pending issues to fast-track implementation of various projects in the state. The projects ranged from highway crossings to land under defence use to airport-related matters, the progress of which was reviewed by Chief Secretary (CS) Ravi Kota. []
Banking Should Be For All: Jay Kotak Slams ICICI's MAB Hike '90% Of India Makes Less Than...'
Earlier today, ICICI Bank has sharply raised its minimum average monthly balance requirement for metro and urban savings account holders to Rs 50,000 for new accounts effective Aug. 1.
First Static Test of KALAM 1200 Motor for Vikram-1 Successfully Conducted at Sriharikota
The performance of the test bed and associated systems was reported as normal and in line with predictions: Reports
Ahead of maiden flight of Vikram-1, Skyroot test fires largest privately developed rocket stage
Skyroot Aerospace, the Hyderabad-based, space startup last night achieved a significant milestone ahead of its maiden flight of its orbital launch vehicle, Vikram-1 later in 2025. The company successfully static test fired the rockets Stage 1 carbon composite solid fuel booster stage at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre- SHAR, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. Vikram-1 is Indias Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
ISRO Announces Successful Static Test Of Skyroot's KALAM 1200 Rocket Motor
ISRO on Friday announced that Skyroot Aerospace has successfully carried out the first static test of its powerful KALAM 1200 solid rocket motor, the first stage of the Vikram-1 launch vehicle, at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota.
Skyroot Fires Ahead With Kalam Booster
Kalam-1200 booster clears key trial at Sriharikota, paving way for maiden private orbital mission
Kota-Danapur special train to run from today
Indias 3rd launch pad In Sriharikota only by March 2029
India's space program is set for a boost with a third launch pad at Sriharikota, slated for completion by March 2029. This facility will primarily support the Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV) and act as a backup for heavy-lift vehicles. The project emphasizes collaboration with Indian private players and MSMEs, aligning with the nation's self-reliance goals.
Special trains between Mangaluru and Thiruvananthapuram North ahead of Independence Day weekend
KASARAGOD: Kasaragod Southern Railway announced special trains between Mangaluru Junction and Thiruvananthapuram North to clear the rush of passengers during the Independence Day holidays. According to a statement from the zonal railway, Train No. 06041 Mangaluru Junction Thiruvananthapuram North Bi-Weekly Special Express will leave Mangaluru Junction at 7.30 p.m. on Aug. 14 and 16 (Thursday & Saturday) and reach Thiruvananthapuram North at 8.00 a.m., the next day. Train No.06042 Thiruvananthapuram North - Mangaluru Junction Bi-Weekly Special Express will leave Thiruvananthapuram North at 5.15 p.m. on August 15 and 17 and reach Mangaluru Junction at 6.30 a.m. the next day. The trains will have a coach composition of 01- Two-tier AC Coach, 02- Three-tier AC Coaches, 17-Sleeper class Coaches, & 02- Second Class Luggage cum Brake Vans. These trains will stop at Kasaragod, Kanhangad, Payyanur, Kannur, Thalassery, Vadakara, Kozhikode, Tirur, Shoranur, Thrissur, Aluva, Ernakulam, Cherthala, Alappuzha, Ambalapuzha, Haripad, Kayamkulam, Sasthankota and Kollam.
Kotak Mahindra Bulk Deal: Oppenheimer Funds Offloads Stake Worth Rs 2,035 Crore
The shares were disposed of at an average price of Rs 1,965.20 apiece, taking the transaction value to Rs 2,035.36 crore.
UPI Down: Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm Users Report Outage
Major Banks like HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, and Kotak Mahindra Bank were affected due to this disruption.
Man dies after jumping off metro viaduct near Vadakkekota station
CM announces free power, 25,000 annual aid for A.P. weavers
Chandrababu Naidu also announces reimbursement of up to 5% of GST on handloom products, setting up of Handloom Museum in Amaravati, and observance of birth anniversary of former MP Pragada Kotaiah, who spearheaded the handloom movement, as a State function
Six students injured as school bus ploughs into fields in A.P.s Eluru district
The accident occurred when the steering rod of the bus got damaged and the driver lost control over the vehicle near Chigurukota village in Eluru district.
Cold hard pragmatism needed to deal with Trump tariff
Vishal Sharma Just when NISAR, a satellite jointly developed by the US and India, was lifting off from Sriharikota, Karnataka for the outer space, came the news of the US President, Donald J Trump imposing 25 % tariff on Indian goods plus an unspecified penalty for buying Russian oil. The irony of it could not have been more bitter. The moment the news of tariff on Indian exports left the US shores, the launch of the US satellite from an [] The post Cold hard pragmatism needed to deal with Trump tariff appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
A 20-year-old man in Noida discovered an unfathomable 1 septillion trillion in his Kotak Mahindra Bank account, prompting an Income Tax Department investigation. The account, belonging to Deepak, was frozen after the suspicious deposit was flagged. Authorities are probing whether it was a technical error, glitch, or money laundering attempt.
Rajasthan High Court orders probe into human trafficking charges against Lok Sabha Speakers OSD
JAIPUR: The Rajasthan High Court has ordered a formal investigation into serious allegations of human trafficking involving Rajeev Dutta, an RPS officer currently serving as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. The court has appointed Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Dinesh MN to lead the probe, considering the political sensitivity and gravity of the matter. The case stems from a complaint filed earlier this year by advocate Shekhar Mewada at the Christian Ganj police station in Ajmer. In his complaint, Mewada alleged that Rajeev Dutta, along with Archana Jhala and Dinesh Murzani, was operating a trafficking racket that targeted minor children. According to the complaint, children were trafficked through deception and coercion for the purpose of physical and sexual exploitation. Mewada claimed the accused knowingly harbored the trafficked minors and were directly involved in their abuse. Despite the serious nature of the allegations, no prompt action was taken by the local police. Mewada then approached the High Court, citing political pressure and threats to his life. During the hearing, the court observed that law enforcement appeared reluctant to act due to the involvement of politically influential individuals. It noted that the FIRs filed against the petitioner in Kota, Bundi, and Pali seemed retaliatory, aimed at silencing the complainant and obstructing the original investigation. The court was also informed that although the petitioner complied with police summons, he was not interrogated. On his return to Jaipur, he was allegedly attacked and received life threats. Intervention from the Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, and support from a group of advocates reportedly ensured his safety. Taking these concerns seriously, the court instructed that relevant documents from the pending criminal case in the Judicial Magistrates court in Ajmer be made available for review. It further directed that Rajeev Dutta and the other accused be formally added as respondents in the case. ADGP Dinesh MN, who appeared via video conferencing, was asked to be present during future proceedings and provide a detailed response along with case records. Meanwhile, advocate Shekhar Mewada was allegedly attacked by unidentified assailants about two months ago. He has blamed Rajeev Dutta for orchestrating the attack and also alleged that multiple false cases have been filed against him in retaliation for pursuing the human trafficking complaint. This is not the first time Rajeev Dutta has been embroiled in controversy. In 2022, Rajasthan Congress MLA Bharat Singh had accused him of misusing official power while serving as OSD to the Lok Sabha Speaker. The MLA had also raised the issue in a letter to the then Director General of Police, Umesh Mishra.
Indias GDP growth to slow down to 6.2% in FY26, says Kotak Bank Chairman
Kotak Bank anticipates India's GDP growth to decelerate to 6.2% in FY26 due to the impact of US tariffs, creating economic uncertainty. High-frequency indicators reveal a softening in economic activity, mirrored by a slowdown in credit growth. Despite this, India's economy demonstrated resilience in FY25, supported by strong fundamentals and proactive policies, with inflation trending favorably.
During the ceremony, anchor Karishma Kotak was speaking with WCL co-owner Harshit Tomar and asked how he planned to celebrate the success of the tournament.
Reflections Mark Amalapuram ZP School SSC Students Reunion
Some of the teachers even recalled the surnames of their students, including Jonnalagadda, Kota, Dommeti, Nimishakavi, Bhamidipati, Velidi, Ayyagari and Yerramilli
Padmakumar E.S. is the new director of Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota
While speaking with the tournament's presenter Karishma Kotak, she inquired about his plans to celebrate the end of the event. His unforeseen response quickly went viral.
South Africa Champions secured a nine-wicket victory against Pakistan Champions in the World Championship of Legends. AB de Villiers scored a century. During the post-match presentation, league owner Harshit Tomar proposed to presenter Karishma Kotak. Pakistan Cricket Board announced its team would withdraw from future editions after India Champions refused to play against them.
Mother, two minor daughters beaten to death by miscreants in Samarlakota in Kakinada district
The Kakinada divisional police rushed to the spot and the bodies have been sent to Kakinada Government General Hospital for post-mortem
AP: Police Arrest Two With 145 kg of Ganja in Vizianagaram
The accused were caught transporting ganja in a car when the L. Kota police intercepted them and seized 71 packets of ganja from them, weighing approximately 145 kgs.
AP: Mother and Two Daughters Killed in Samarlakota
According to police sources, unidentified assailants attacked the trio, striking them fatally on the head. All three died on the spot.
Life is service and service is joy
Dr Kapisha S Jasrotia Everyone seeks happiness, but where doth it lie? It lies in forgetting oneself in giving it to others. (Laxmi Prasad Devkota) The purpose of human life is to seek happiness, and the ultimate happiness is rooted in the service of others. The simplest way to find happiness is by making others happy. However, complications arise from desires that constantly change and lead to sufferings. The desire to hope that events in the past could have unfolded [] The post Life is service and service is joy appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Gimaenggipa 4,000 MT Koela ko sandichina adok sorkari geeta
SHILLONG: Gimaenggipa 4,000 Matric Tone Koela ko sandichina adok sorkari geetanga. Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong ni aganani gitade je matnanganiko kakketko uina gita District Administration jako rae sandichina. Niamgri koela bikotaniko, badinganiko aro salruraaniko jedakgipachiba sandianiko rachaka ine aganangaha. Daalo chinga District Administration-na kakketko sandichina aganmanaha aro jamano chongmotko masiahaon report-ko mamong sorkarina watatgen, [] The post Gimaenggipa 4,000 MT Koela ko sandichina adok sorkari geeta appeared first on The Shillong Times .
PVTGs Cry For Road Connectivity In ASR District
Though the government has sanctioned `38 lakh for a road from Ballagoruvu to Dayarthi within the Jenapadu Pinnakota gram panchayat, there is no commitment to extend this connectivity to Madrevabu.
CM announces revival of Gandikota Festival; slated for December 26, 27
The region reckoned as Grand Canyon of India will be developed as an anchor tourist hub, says Chandrababu Naidu
Game of Thrones economics: US rules, China leverages, India waits
Uday Kotak emphasizes the importance of power in international relations. He compares the US and China, highlighting their economic leverage. Kotak notes India's current lack of power. He urges India to increase its speed in building raw power. Kotak advises India to protect its interests and avoid traps. He suggests India should posture for a better economic relationship with China.
Play to his ego: Asias richest banker Uday Kotak on how to handle Trumps tantrums
Uday Kotak advises India to brace for global economic uncertainty. He emphasizes focusing on national interests amid unpredictable international figures like Donald Trump. Kotak suggests a strategic response to Trump's rhetoric, including understanding his personality. He advocates for economic flexibility, even engaging with China if needed. Kotak stresses building a strong domestic economy through capital support and faster manufacturing.
BlueBird satellite to be launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on board LVM3, ISROs heftiest launch vehicle formerly known as GSLV-Mk III, says ISRO chairman V. Narayanan
NISAR Mission Enters Critical 90-Day Commissioning Phase
Chennai, Aug 1: The historic NISAR mission, a landmark collaboration between NASA and ISRO, has entered its crucial 90-day commissioning phase, during which scientists will carry out rigorous checks, calibrations and orbital adjustments to prepare the satellite for full-scale earth observation. The critical phase follows the successful launch of the radar imaging satellite on July 30 aboard a GSLV-F16 rocket from Srikharikota in Andhra Pradesh. Gerald W Bawden, Program Manager for Natural Hazards Research at NASAs Earth Sciences Division, outlined [] The post NISAR Mission Enters Critical 90-Day Commissioning Phase appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NISAR takes off: A giant leap for earth observation
In a landmark moment for global science, the NISAR satellite has successfully launched aboard Indias GSLV-MkII rocket from Sriharikota. A joint $1.5 billion mission by NASA and ISRO, NISAR promises to transform how we observe and understand Earths dynamic systems. The post NISAR takes off: A giant leap for earth observation appeared first on Fusion - WeRIndia .
CM Naidu To Lay Foundation For Gandikota Tourism Project Today
The project, sanctioned under a central government scheme, is estimated to be implemented at a cost of 77.91 crore.
A. Rajarajan to head Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
During a career spanning nearly four decades, Rajarajan has held several positions of leadership at the VSSC. He was serving as the Director of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.
Navodaya students from Raichur witness satellite launch at Sriharikota
Kavach 4.0 to be commissioned on Mathura-Kota route
New Delhi: The advanced version of Kavach 4.0 on 324 km of the Mathura-Kota section has been approved by an independent safety assessor and is ready for commissioning, the government informed Parliament on Wednesday. Asked to give an update in the Lok Sabha on the installation status of Kavach in the Indian Railways by June Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Indo-US space collaboration takes flight with NISAR satellite success
SRIHARIKOTA: India and the US on Wednesday marked their maiden space collaboration with the successful flight of a GSLV rocket that placed an earth observation satellite, jointly developed by the two space agencies, in a precise orbit. ISRO's GSLV F-16 injected NISAR--NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite, into the intended Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit (SSPO), after a flight of about 19 minutes and around 745 km. GSLV successfully injected NISAR in designated orbit, ISRO said. Wednesday's accomplishment follows the unsuccessful PSLV-C61/EOS-09 Mission on May 18, where a faulty PSLV of ISRO failed to deliver the earth observation satellite in the desired orbit. After successfully launching similar satellites--Resourcesat and RISAT series which were operationally focused on India, ISRO through the NISAR mission is embarking on a journey to study planet Earth. At the end of the 27.30 hour countdown, the 51.7 metre tall launch vehicle carrying the 2,393 kg satellite majestically lifted-off from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, here, situated about 135 km east of Chennai at a prefixed time of 5.40 pm on Wednesday. GSLV-F16/NISAR Launch Orbit Separation WHAT next? Next: Commissioning, calibration, then science. Stay tuned! For more information: https://t.co/XkS3v3M32u #NISAR #GSLVF16 #ISRO #NASA ISRO (@isro) July 30, 2025 Post the separation from the rocket, the scientists would embark on commissioning the satellite which would take several days to position it and meet the mission objectives. According to ISRO, the S-band Radar system, data handling and high-speed downlink system, the spacecraft and the launch system are developed by the national space agency. The L-band Radar system, high speed downlink system, the Solid State Recorder, GPS receiver, the 9m Boom hoisting the 12m reflector are delivered by US-based National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA). Further, ISRO is responsible for the satellite commanding and operations. NASA will provide the orbit maneuver plan and RADAR operations plan. NISAR mission will be aided with ground station support of both ISRO and NASA for downloading of the acquired images, which after the necessary processing, will be disseminated to the user community, it said. The data acquired through S-band and L-bandR from a single platform will help the scientists to understand the changes happening to Earth. According to ISRO, the NISAR mission's primary objectives are to study land and ice deformation, land ecosystems, and oceanic regions in areas of common interest to the US and Indian scientific communities. The mission would help in measuring the woody biomass, track changes in the extent of active crops, understand the changes in wetlands extent among others. The mission life of NISAR is 5 year. NASA said the data from NISAR mission would provide critical insights to help governments and decision-makers plan for natural and human-caused hazards. NISAR can help with hazard-monitoring efforts and potentially give decision- makers more time to prepare for a possible disaster. The RADAR satellite would provide a 3D view of the Earth's land and ice and through its ability to see through clouds and light rain, day and night, the satellite would enable data users to continuously monitor earthquake and landslide prone areas and determine how quickly glaciers and ice sheets are changing. The data collected from the satellite would also offer an 'unprecedented coverage of Antarctica, an information that would help with studying how the continent's ice sheet changes over time. Significantly, NISAR is the most advanced radar system ever launched by NASA or ISRO and it would generate more data on a daily basis than any previous Earth satellites launched by them. The NISAR mission would help the two space agencies to monitor ecosystems around the world and the L band penetrates deep into forest canopies, providing insights into forest structure, while the S-band radar is monitoring crops. The NISAR data would help researchers assess how forests, wetlands, agricultural areas change over time. IndiaUS scientific handshake to track disasters, climate via NISAR satellite
Naidu to lay foundation stone for Gandikota project on August 1
Indo-US space collaboration takes flight with NISAR sat success
Sriharikota: India and the US on Wednesday, July 30, marked their maiden space collaboration with the successful flight of a GSLV rocket that placed an earth observation satellite, jointly developed by the two space agencies, in a precise orbit. ISROs GSLV F-16 injected NISARNASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite, into the intended Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
NISAR satellite launched by ISRO and NASA
A GSLV rocket launched the NISAR earth observation satellite, a joint project between ISRO and NASA, into orbit from Sriharikota.
