The Jharkhand Assembly elections for phase 1 took place on November 13th . Watch the video to know the district-wise voter turnout


Jharkhand assembly elections 2024: Phase 1 voter turnout

SaaS fintech platform Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services on Wednesday posted a three-fold increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 20.3 crore for the September quarter.
It had reported a net profit of Rs 7.62 crore in the year-ago period, the company said in a regulatory filing.
The revenue from operations for the quarter under review was Rs 302.5 crore, 64.22 per cent higher than Rs 184.2 crore a year earlier, it said.
"As part of our growth strategy, we are actively seeking strategic alliances and inorganic growth opportunities. We are strongly focusing on M&As with a combined strategy of small tuck-ins and larger investment opportunities, in the SaaS Fintech sector, including areas like NBFC, Payments, etc.
"In line with our growth plans, we have taken approval from the board of directors for a fundraise of up to Rs 9,500 million (Rs 950 crore) subject to shareholders' approval," Raj P Narayanam, Founder and Executive Chairman, Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services, said.
The firm is ...

The revenue from operations for the quarter under review was Rs 302.5 crore, 64.22 per cent higher than Rs 184.2 crore a year earlier

Apollo Tyres on Wednesday said its consolidated profit after tax declined 37 per cent to Rs 297 crore in the September 2024 quarter, hit by tepid demand in the domestic market and an increase in raw material prices.
The tyre maker posted a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs 474 crore in the July-September quarter of last fiscal.
Revenue from operations stood at Rs 6,437 crore in the second quarter against Rs 6,280 crore in the year-ago period, Apollo Tyres said in a statement.
"We witnessed a weak demand scenario in the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) segment in our largest market -- India, which negated the strong growth in the replacement segment," Apollo Tyres Chairman Onkar Kanwar stated.
In Europe, the company saw positive revenue growth in the passenger vehicle segment, which is the largest segment for Apollo in that geography, he added.
"Unprecedented increases in raw material prices have impacted our profitability," Kanwar noted.
The company said its board approved the ra

The tyre maker posted a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs 474 crore in the July-September quarter of last fiscal

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Indian visitor arrivals to Singapore surged past the one million mark in October, two months earlier than in 2023, the city-state's tourism body said on Wednesday, marking a strong recovery in its tourism sector.
This milestone was achieved when Singapore Airlines flight SQ-421 from Mumbai touched down at Changi Airport on October 31, bringing Singapore's millionth Indian visitor for 2024, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) said.
With a 12 per cent increase in Indian visitors from January to October 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, India is Singapore's third-largest source market for tourism, it said.
Commenting on this significant milestone, Regional Director of STB for India, the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa, Markus Tan, said, "Welcoming our one-millionth Indian visitor two months earlier than in 2023 demonstrates Singapore's enduring appeal as a premier short-haul destination for Indian travellers."
This milestone not only reflects our strong tourism recovery but 

With a 12 per cent increase in Indian visitors from January to October 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, India is Singapore's third-largest source market for tourism, it said

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on Wednesday informed that tickets for the India International Trade Fair (IITF) will sold at 55 metro stations across its network.
The Trade Fair will take place at Pragati Maidan from November 14 to 27.
The online QR code-based tickets for the fair are already available on Delhi Metro application, it said.
Delhi Metro will be selling tickets from Thursday at Bharat Mandapam complex in both online and offline mode for the first time ever, the statement said.
From tomorrow onwards, IITF tickets will be sold at the customer care/ticket counters of 55 prominent metro stations till the last day of fair on November 27 as per the rates applicable for various categories/days, it stated.
The stations where the tickets will be available include Shaheed Sthal, Dilshad Garden and Rithala on Red Line. Samaypur Badli, Azadpur and Millennium City Centre Gurugram on Yellow Line. Noida Electronic City, Indraprastha, Mandi House and Barakhamba on Blue Line.
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Delhi Metro will be selling tickets from Thursday at Bharat Mandapam complex in both online and offline mode for the first time ever, the statement said

The estimated revenue deficit stands at Rs 34,743 crore (2.12 per cent of the GSDP), while the fiscal deficit is estimated at Rs 68,743 crore (4.19 per cent of the GSDP)

The Andhra Pradesh government is expected to present the state budget on Monday, during the assembly session starting tomorrow, according to official sources.
The budget is expected to be presented with just over four months remaining in the FY 2024-25.
The TDP-led NDA government had previously promulgated an ordinance approving a Vote-on-Account budget of Rs 1.3 lakh crore for the period from August to November.
Earlier, the previous YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP government had presented a Vote-on-Account budget in February covering April to July, ahead of the state polls.
As a result, two Vote-on-Account budgets have accounted for the majority of this financial yeareight months in total.
According to the August 1 ordinance by the TDP-led government, the state opted for another Vote-on-Account budget for four months (August to November) due to the new NDA government taking office. The other constituents of the coalition government are Janasena and the BJP.
Meanwhile, the Financ

The budget is expected to be presented with just over four months remaining in the FY 2024-25

Russia-Ukraine War

The year 2022 is coming to an end and a lot has happened that shaped the world in the year. Let's have a look at some of these significant events

In February 2022, Russia attacked Ukraine&amp;#39;s capital, Kyiv, from the north in an attempt to overthrow President Volodymyr Zelensky&amp;#39;s government. In the months following, artillery bombardment and street fighting continued, with Russia seizing multiple cities.

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After a slew of scandals in his term spanning three years, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned from office in July. Johnson was succeeded by Liz Truss, who took over the office in September.
						
						But after 45 days in the office, she resigned, becoming the shortest-serving PM in UK history. Her budgetary plans, at the centre of which were tax cut plans, had crashed the markets, making her lose the confidence of almost all her own MPs.
						
						In the days that followed, Rishi Sunak took over as Britain&amp;#39;s 57th prime minister and vowed to fix the mistakes made by his predecessor, Liz Truss.

Russia Invades Ukraine

In April, protests began in the nation following a sharp rise in food and fuel costs. Thousands demanded the resignation of now-ousted President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. The people faced long power cuts daily and shortages of basics, including fuel and food. Sri Lanka&amp;#39;s doctors said they were nearly out of life-saving medicines.
						
						Rajapaksa&amp;#39;s government was being blamed for the chronic mismanagement of the country&amp;#39;s finances. In July, protestors stormed Rajapaksa&amp;#39;s home, pushing him to flee the nation before resigning from office.

UK&amp;#39;s political crisis

In September, 22-year-old Iranian girl Mahsa Amini died after being detained for allegedly violating Iran&amp;#39;s laws requiring women to wear a headscarf. Authorities said she died of illness, but her family claimed she fell into a coma after being mistreated by the police. Sources said the police beat Amini with a baton and banged her head against a vehicle. At her funeral on September 17 in Saqez, women protested by ripping off their hijabs. Protests sparked by her demise have since roped in ethnic minorities and even school children. Thousands of women since then have been showing solidarity by cutting their hair and burning their hijabs in public.
						
						Now, the unrest has spread beyond a women&amp;#39;s right to a movement that is calling for an end to theocratic rule. The protests are now the most broadly supported movement in Iran in over four decades.

Sri Lanka economic crisis

In October, Chinese President Xi Jinping was handed a historic third term in office. He became the first leader of the ruling Communist Party after party founder Mao Zedong to get a third term in power.
						
						This came as China&amp;#39;s economy was running out of steam after decades of high growth. Many expect Xi&amp;#39;s third term may see China revert to more old-school economic management, focusing on shoring up the heavy industry and continuing a crackdown on big tech.

Uprising mounts again in Iran

In a historic first, rich countries agreed to pay for losses and damages caused by climate change. For 30 years, developing nations have been calling for developed countries to compensate for the costs of climate disasters caused by climate change. And rich nations that caused the pollution resisted the demand. But this changed in 2022.

Chinese President Xi Jinping starts record third term in power

In 2022, inflation was rising worldwide, with food and energy prices hitting record highs. The hike was mainly driven by pent-up consumer demand after the pandemic and Russia&amp;#39;s invasion of Ukraine. As the pandemic waned, people wanted to return to normalcy and spend more. This led to companies demanding higher prices. Companies also hired more to serve the pent-up demand. They had to increase wages to attract workers and raise prices to compensate for that.

A landmark deal UN Climate Change Conference (COP27)

In September, Queen Elizabeth II, Britain&amp;#39;s longest-serving monarch, died at 96 after reigning for 70 years. Many said her death would mark a turning point for commonwealth nations as many may disassociate themselves.

The global economy at crossroads

In October, Brazil&amp;#39;s former president, Luiz In&amp;aacute;cio Lula da Silva beat Jair Bolsonaro in the country&amp;#39;s closest presidential race in history. Silva&amp;#39;s win marked Latin America&amp;#39;s shift to the left and pointed to an extraordinary comeback for a man in jail for corruption three years ago.

Queen Elizabeth II dies

In October, billionaire Elon Musk closed his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter after months of dilly-dallying, drama and a lawsuit. The Tesla owner&amp;#39;s Twitter takeover is also one of the biggest tech acquisitions of all time. May fear that Musk&amp;#39;s takeover may turn the social media giant into a hotbed of hate speech.
					
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Jharkhand assembly elections 2024: Phase 1 voter turnout

The Jharkhand Assembly elections for phase 1 took place on November 13th . Watch the video to know the district-wise voter turnout

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