BS Web Team
 "BS Web Team")
BS Web Team
News reports and updates by the online desk of Business Standard
News reports and updates by the online desk of Business Standard
Page 240 - Bs Web Team
Asian Games 2023: India win gold in women's cricket, beat SL in final
India women clinched the first gold in cricket for India at the Asian Games 2023. Titas Sadhu with the ball and Smriti Mandhana with the bat shone for Women in Blue
 "Asian Games 2023: India win gold in women's cricket, beat SL in final")
Aditya Birla Finance to raise up to Rs 2K cr through maiden issue of NCDs
The NCDs will be issued with tenor options of three, five, or ten years offered with 'monthly', 'annual' or 'cumulative' interest payment frequency
 "Aditya Birla Finance to raise up to Rs 2K cr through maiden issue of NCDs")
Govt forms committee for modernisation of Mohali semiconductor plant
The IT ministry aims to make SCL into a research and development-led Center of Excellence with semiconductor R&D capabilities
 "Govt forms committee for modernisation of Mohali semiconductor plant")
World Coffee Conference in Bengaluru from Sept 25 to 28: All details here
The World Coffee Conference-2023 is expected to draw participants from over 80 countries, including 2,400 plus delegates, 117 speakers, 208 exhibitors
 "World Coffee Conference in Bengaluru from Sept 25 to 28: All details here")
Statistics ministry to begin work on 80th round of national sample survey
During the 79th round of the survey, questions were also included on Ayush to get insights on the expenditure incurred
 "Statistics ministry to begin work on 80th round of national sample survey")
UK might ban smoking: Here's what the Indian law says about smoking
In 2004, Bhutan became the first country in the world to completely ban the cultivation, harvesting, production, and sale of tobacco products
 "UK might ban smoking: Here's what the Indian law says about smoking")
Ahead of PM's Bhopal visit, Uma Bharti calls for OBC quota in women's Bill
On Monday, Uma Bharti stated on social media that she expects the Prime Minister to give a positive signal on OBC reservation for women
 "Ahead of PM's Bhopal visit, Uma Bharti calls for OBC quota in women's Bill")
Apple users at risk; CERT-IN issues warning citing security vulnerabilities
Attackers could exploit the vulnerability by sending specially crafted messages such as tricking users into visiting a malicious website or opening a malicious attachment
 "Apple users at risk; CERT-IN issues warning citing security vulnerabilities")
IRCTC to waive off convenience fee on air tickets booked between Sept 25-27
Customers can also avail of discounts up to Rs 2,000 on card transactions of different banks on the IRCTC website
 "IRCTC to waive off convenience fee on air tickets booked between Sept 25-27")
Chhattisgarh Assembly polls: 93-year-old to vote for first time in Kanker
The name of Sher Singh Hedko (93), a resident of village Bhainsakanhar (K) under Bhanupratappur assembly constituency, has been added to the voter's list during a door-a-door campaign
 "Chhattisgarh Assembly polls: 93-year-old to vote for first time in Kanker")
NEET-PG' zero eligibility: What does this mean for medical admissions?
The announcement comes in light of 13,000 seats remaining vacant in medical institutes for PG students across the country even after two rounds of counseling
 "NEET-PG' zero eligibility: What does this mean for medical admissions?")
India fourth in number of startups with over $50 mn funding: Scaleup Report
In the survey involving 12,400 startups, India is ranked fourth with 429 scaleups, after the US (7,184), China (1,491), and the UK (623)
 "India fourth in number of startups with over $50 mn funding: Scaleup Report")
Soon, Instagram's Threads to let users edit published posts: Details here
Unlike X, which offers this feature only to premium subscribers, the edit feature will be open to everybody on Instagram's Threads
 "Soon, Instagram's Threads to let users edit published posts: Details here")
PM Modi's 'Karyakarta Mahakumbh' in MP's Bhopal today: All you need to know
The BJP is eyeing a gathering of 1 million people at the 'Karyakarta Mahakumbh' to demonstrate the party's strength
 "PM Modi's 'Karyakarta Mahakumbh' in MP's Bhopal today: All you need to know")
9 new Vande Bharat trains launched by PM Modi: Details of routes, timings
While inaugurating the nine Vande Bharat trains, PM Modi said that the new trains will significantly improve connectivity as well as boost tourism across India
 "9 new Vande Bharat trains launched by PM Modi: Details of routes, timings")
Karnataka charges Rs 513 for a liquor bottle that costs Rs 100 in Goa
According to a report, Karnataka levies an 83 per cent tax on the actual price of a liquor, which makes it costly compared to the other states
 "Karnataka charges Rs 513 for a liquor bottle that costs Rs 100 in Goa")
NSE on its way to extend trading hours for F&O, awaiting Sebi nod
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has already submitted a proposal to the market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
 "NSE on its way to extend trading hours for F&O, awaiting Sebi nod")
Humans of Bombay vs People of India: All you need to know about the case
Social media platform Humans of Bombay filed a lawsuit against People of India for copying its content, logo, tagline, and the format it uses for stories
 "Humans of Bombay vs People of India: All you need to know about the case")
Shree Cement to raise up to Rs 700 cr via NCDs on private placement basis
The fundraising plan is expected to be part of the company's Rs 7,000-crore capex plan in the next phase of growth, during which it aims to add an additional 12 million tonnes of capacity
 "Shree Cement to raise up to Rs 700 cr via NCDs on private placement basis")
Bajaj Finance in talks with 4 investment banks to raise $800 mn-$1 bn
The final decision for the fundraising is likely to be taken in the upcoming board meeting on October 5
 "Bajaj Finance in talks with 4 investment banks to raise $800 mn-$1 bn")
