Denmark PM after attack: ‘I am not quite myself’
Copenhagen, June 12 (IANS/DPA) In her first interview since a man attacked her last week, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that she is still in the process of fully recovering. “I’m not quite myself yet,” Frederiksen told broadcaster DR on Tuesday. Frederiksen said she is mainly working from her office, but can still fulfil […]
6 Palestinians killed by Israeli army in West Bank
Ramallah, June 12 (IANS) Six Palestinians were killed by the Israeli army in the village of Kafr Dan, northwest of Jenin in the northern West Bank, the Palestinian Health Ministry said. Israeli special forces sneaked into the village and cordoned off a house, as army reinforcements were deployed in the village, sparking confrontations, the Palestinian […]
SBI to raise $3 billion through long-term debt
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) State Bank of India (SBI) plans to raise up to $3 billion through long-term debt in the current financial year (2024-25), according to a stock exchange filing by the country’s largest bank. The proposal has been approved by the board of directors and SBI intends to secure the funds in single […]
Apple exports iPhones worth over Rs 16,500 crore from India in April-May
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Buoyed by the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, Apple has managed to export iPhones worth more than Rs 16,500 crore (nearly $2 billion) in the first two months of the ongoing financial year (FY25), shows industry data. According to the data, this accounts for […]
Govt’s push on Infra and manufacturing to continue: Vikas Khemani
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Vikas Khemani, Founder of Carnelian Asset Management, on Wednesday, said that the government policies have remained focused on infra and manufacturing reform after the coalition government was formed at the Centre. “Our investment strategy isn’t going to change with the formation of a coalition government. We believe that we will […]
Communication, analytical most in-demand soft skills in India’s BFSI sector: Report
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Communication skills (27 per cent), English proficiency (10 per cent), and analytical skills (8 per cent) are the most in-demand soft skills in India’s Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector, a new report revealed on Wednesday. According to the global hiring and matching platform Indeed, communication skills were highly […]
EV sales up by 40 pc to 1.75 million units in FY2024 in India
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) India’s Electric Vehicle (EV) sales soared to 17,52,406 units in FY 2023-24 with a growth of 40.31 per cent on a Year-on-Year (YoY) basis. According to a report by JMK Research & Analytics, the growth in EV sales was led by two-wheelers and three-wheelers, which contributed 94 per cent to […]
Indian tyre exports bounce back in second half of 2023-24
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) India’s tyre exports surged in the second half of 2023-24 to touch the Rs 23,073 crore mark for the full financial year, to match the figure for the previous year, according to a statement issued by the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ATMA). In the first half of the year, tyre […]
D2C skincare brand Foxtale raises Rs 150 crore led by Panthera Growth Partners
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) D2C skincare brand Foxtale on Wednesday said that it raised about Rs 150 crore in its Series B round of funding, led by Singapore-based Panthera Growth Partners (PGP). The round also saw participation from the company’s existing backers Matrix Partners India and Kae Capital. “We hope to continue the relationship […]
Miley Cyrus steps out for a special sushi date with beau Maxx Morando
Los Angeles, June 12 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus and her beau Maxx Morando are going strong. Recently, the couple stepped out for a date night in West Hollywood. The two appeared to be in great spirits while out on a date to enjoy an oriental meal, reports People magazine. A source said: “Max and Miley […]
