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Can hike in Dearness Allowance boost consumer spending?

Union Minister Anurag Thakur on July 14, 2021 announced hike in Dearness Allowance from 17 per cent earlier to 28 per cent for government employees and pensioners w.e.f. July. This will increase the take-home salary while pensioners will also get additional support. But will it result in higher spending? Let's find out

BS Decoded: Financial metrics for new-age tech giants like Zomato

Dalal Street is gearing up for IPOs by new-age tech companies. But their performance metrics are not the same as for traditional businesses. Watch the video to know some new terminologies you may come across and understand what they mean

Retail war: Will the Tatas be able to take on the might of Reliance?

The Tatas and Reliance will have to take on each other in the online and offline retail business. This is a space where the competition is already very high. Clearly, the Big Two of India Inc appear to be heading for a clash. What that could mean for the rest of u? Business Standard's Dev Chatterjee explains in detail. Watch the video

How can the proposed e-commerce norms impact listed retail players?

Under the Consumer Protection Act, the government plans to introduce a new set of stricter rules for e-commerce companies. Several of the proposals are aimed to safeguard consumer interest. But they can increase the liabilities for e-retailers like Amazon, Flipkart, Snapdeal, Paytm and others. What are some of these proposed norms? What does all this mean for the sector and the listed plays on D Street? Should investors buy or dump the stocks from this space? Watch the video to know more

RBI Governor: Hasty withdrawal of accommodative policy will hurt nascent growth

From inflation to the impact of the US Federal Reserve's decisions on India, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das touched upon a myriad of topics in an exclusive interview with Business Standard. Watch this video for the key highlights of the interview. Find the full interview link here: https://mybs.in/2Zfqvl7

List of new Cabinet Ministers

New Delhi, July 08 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi expanded and reshuffled his council of ministers on July 7. PM Narendra Modi is also the in-charge of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions; Department of Atomic Energy; Department of Space; all important policy issues; and all other portfolios not allocated to any Cabinet Ministers. Jyotiraditya Scindia, LJP's Pashupati Kumar Paras, Former Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal are among new Cabinet Ministers. Mansukh Mandaviya has been given the key charge of Health Ministry amid COVID-19 pandemic. Kiren Rijiju has been elevated to the Cabinet rank with Law and Justice Ministry.

CM Kejriwal inaugurates COVID genome-sequencing lab at LNJP Hospital

New Delhi, July 08 (ANI): The Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal inaugurated COVID genome-sequencing laboratory at Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital on July 7. CM Kejriwal said, "It will detect the lethality of the coronavirus variants and help the government to prepare accordingly. I have been told that this is the third such facility in north India. People of Delhi will be benefitted from it."

Modi 2.0's first Cabinet reshuffle: Here's the complete list of ministers

Forty three new ministers took oath in the first reshuffle in the second term of the Narendra Modi government. The induction of 43 new faces has been preceded by the resignations of as many as 11 ministers. Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Bihar will get strong representation in the Union Council of Ministers. Watch the video for the complete list of ministers.

Still confused over Delta & Delta Plus? Get clarity from top Covid experts

The Delta variant, first detected in India, is now being reported in nearly 100 countries, which is likely an underestimate and the highly transmissible strain is expected to rapidly outcompete other variants and become dominant globally over the coming months, WHO had said. But what is Delta variant and are vaccines effective against it? Get answers from Niti Aayog's VK Paul and WHO's chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan. Watch the video.

2 Hospitals in Gujarat starts administering Sputnik V vaccine

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), July 06 (ANI): The much-awaited Russian Sputnik V has finally arrived in Gujarat. Ahmedabad on July 05 started administering the Sputnik V vaccine to the population above 18 years of age. Sputnik V vaccine is available at Krishna Shalby Hospital and Kiran Hospital in Ahmdeabad.

Bangladesh PM sends 300 kgs of Haribhanga mangoes to Tripura CM

Agartala (Tripura), July 06 (ANI): In a goodwill gesture, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sent 300 kgs of Haribhanga mangoes to Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb as a gift on July 05. PM Hasina has also sent mangoes to PM Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Speaking on this goodwill gesture, Bangladesh Assistant High Commissioner in Agartala Mohammad Jobayed Hosen said that Bangladesh has strong ties with Tripura since the days of Mukti Yudh. "Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has sent 300 kgs of Haribhanga mangoes to Tripura CM as a gift. Yesterday, we sent mangoes to PM of India and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Bangladesh has strong ties with Tripura since the days of Mukti Yudh," said Mohammad Jobayed Hosen.

People throng vaccination centre in Noida, Social distancing norms flouted

Noida (UP), July 06 (ANI): Even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a massive concern for the government, people still seem to have carefree attitude towards the virus. Chaos unfolded at vaccination centres in Noida on July 5 as people queued up to take their vaccine jab. People thronged at District Government Hospital in Sector-30, defying social distancing norms. Chief Medical Superintendent Dr Renu Aggarwal said, "For last 2 days, we were getting fewer dosses. Today, we got 3000 vaccines. Our staff is there to aware people to follow COVID norms. We also made a new centre."

One dead, two rescued in trucks collision in Gujarat

Valsad (Gujarat), July 06 (ANI): A horrific accident on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway in Valsad was reported on July 6. Three trucks collided and later two trucks caught fire. One dead on the spot. Two were rescued by the locals. Fire tenders reached the spot. The fire has been doused. More details are awaited.

MP tribal family killings: Congress demands CBI probe

Dewas (Madhya Pradesh), July 06 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Congress chief and former chief minister Kamal Nath on July 05 demanded Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) enquiry into the murder of five tribal family members in Nemawar. "We demand that this case should be investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation. This is a matter of the entire tribal community, not just one family," said Kamal Nath.

Population control policy not enough, need to create awareness among Muslims: BJP

New Delhi, July 05 (ANI): BJP National General Secretary Dilip Saikia on July 04 said that just policies would not control growing population and there is a need to create awareness about the issue among the minority community. Saikia also informed about the meeting of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and 150 intellectuals from the Muslim community in Guwahati. "In each Constituency Development Block, the Muslim population is increasing in a big way. This has happened due to the wrong policies of the Congress. Congress's wrong policies have been there. They saw Muslims as a vote bank, due to which Muslims are getting isolated today. The name of Muslim remains associated with every incident. The Muslim intellectual needs to be united to take up these issues," said Saikia."It is an important step by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to talk to indigenous Muslim intellectuals to discuss population, literacy rate and various other areas where they are lagging behind and how

'No respect for women under Priyanka's leadership': UP Mahila Congress chief accuses party leader of molestation

Mathura (UP), July 05(ANI): Accusing Uttar Pradesh Congress Vice President Yogesh Dixit of molestation, state's Mahila Congress President Preeti Tiwari on July 04 alleged that there is no respect for women in the party under the leadership of Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. Terming Yogesh Dixit 'mannerless' and accusing him of disrespecting women, Preeti Tiwari left the party's training camp at Govind Vihar Ashram of Vrindavan on July 04. She left the premises saying, "This is happening under Priyanka Gandhi's leadership, there is no respect for women." She added, "These people have no manners. State Vice President Yogesh Dixit has no manners."

No stretcher provided, Man carries daughter's dead body in his arms

Nalanda (Bihar), July 05 (ANI): A shocking incident took place at Biharsharif's Sadar hospital where a man was forced to carry the body of daughter in his arms in absence of stretcher. Girl was brought to the hospital on July 04 was suffering from diarrhoea and vomiting. Her father claimed that because of negligence of the hospital authorities she lost her live.

With no COVID fear, villagers gather to celebrate fishing festival in Sivaganga

Sivaganga (TN), July 05(ANI): The famous, centuries-old fishing festival celebrated at Sivaganga in Tamil Nadu on July 04. Flouting the COVID SOPs, hundreds of people from four villages gathered in large numbers to celebrate the annual festival. With no mask, no social distancing, they were seen celebrating the festival. The fish that are caught during the festival are cooked and offered to the deity for better harvest and health. Tamil Nadu reported 3,867 new COVID cases with 72 deaths in the last 24 hours.

Policies not enough, awareness needed to control population in minority community: Assam BJP General Secretary

New Delhi, July 05 (ANI): Assam BJP General Secretary and MP Dilip Saikia on July 04 said that just policies would not control growing population and there is a need to create awareness about the issue among the minority community regarding a meeting between Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and 150 intellectuals from the Muslim community in Guwahati. "In each Constituency Development Block, the Muslim population is increasing in a big way. This has happened due to the wrong policies of the Congress. Congress's wrong policies have been there. They saw Muslims as a vote bank, due to which Muslims are getting isolated today. The name of Muslim remains associated with every incident. The Muslim intellectual needs to be united to take up these issues," said Saikia. "It is an important step by Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma to talk to indigenous Muslim intellectuals to discuss population, literacy rate and various other areas where they are lagging behind and how to take

An entrepreneur transforms barren land into green forest in Shivamogga

Shivamogga (Karnataka), July 05 (ANI): An entrepreneur Suresh Kumar from Bengaluru has converted 21 acres of barren land into a thick forest over the last 10 years with the help of renowned environmentalist Akhilesh Chipli. Hundreds of birds, reptiles, and wild animals roam in the forest created on the private land which is now covered by innumerable varieties of plants. Speaking to ANI, Akhilesh Chipli said, "This forest is named as Usha Kirana (Morning sun rays) a green initiative model. Ten years ago it was like a desert. Now it is covered in green. An entrepreneur from Bengaluru Suresh Kumar purchased the land after the earlier owner harvested the eucalyptus and Acacia trees."