Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Mittal’s compensation increased by 92% to Rs 32.27 crore in FY 2023-24 after a period of reduced pay. The hike followed improved financial performance, with India operations becoming profitable. Managing Director Gopal Vittal’s compensation also rose by 10% to Rs 18.5 crore, reflecting substantial growth across business segments.
Read MoreVenezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and billionaire Elon Musk engaged in an online spat, with Musk proposing a debate on national television. Musk criticized Maduro’s policies, endorsing opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. Maduro accused Musk of masterminding attacks on Venezuela, while Musk responded with sharp remarks. Both leaders have exchanged heated rhetoric, indicating rising tensions...
Read MoreThe Madhya Pradesh forest department upheld its decision to withhold information about ‘Project Cheetah’ due to national security concerns, citing Section 8(1)(a) of the RTI Act. Activist Ajay Dubey’s request for details was denied, with officials emphasizing the project’s sensitive nature and international collaboration aspects. Dubey has since filed a first appeal application.
Read MoreKamala Harris responded to Donald Trump’s comments questioning her racial identity, calling his remarks divisive and disrespectful. Harris emphasized that Americans deserve truthful leadership that celebrates diversity. She criticized Trump’s term as president, suggesting his recent comments were another example of his divisive behavior, and called for unity and respect.
Read MoreHome minister Amit Shah informed Parliament that the Centre had repeatedly warned Kerala about a potential rain-induced disaster, with the first alert on July 23. Despite multiple alerts and the deployment of NDRF teams, the state government did not take heed, contributing to the rising death toll. Shah assured that the Modi government stands...
Read MoreThe Orissa High Court suspended the life sentences of former Chhatrapur MLA Nagireddy Narayan Reddy and two others, who were convicted in the 1998 murder of a police inspector during a land acquisition protest. They were granted bail pending hearings fixed for November 5, 2023. The inspector died after a bomb was hurled at...
Read MoreThree people lost their lives and six others were injured after a house collapsed due to heavy rain in Haridwar district, Uttarakhand. A cloudburst in Tehri district led to a family going missing. Chief Minister Dhami closely monitored the situation and remained in constant contact with officials, following heavy rain alerts from the Met...
Read MoreMundakkai, once a tourist haven with tea plantations, has been devastated by a landslide. The disaster flattened homes and swept away shops, leaving only a few buildings intact. Rescue workers, with limited equipment, continue searching through debris for missing residents like Sreejith Kumar VS and Safad K., who fear the worst for their families.
Read MoreInfosys faced scrutiny from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) for allegedly evading Rs 32,400 crore in GST on services imported from its overseas branches between July 2017 and March 2022. DGGI argued that these expenses should attract Integrated GST under the reverse charge mechanism. Infosys contested the allegations citing compliance with current...
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