Bureau Veritas – Statement
PARIS, France: In a statement issued on January 15th, 2025, Bureau Veritas and SGS communicated that they had engaged in discussions with regards to a potential business combination. Today, Bureau Veritas announces that these discussions have stopped and did not result in
Government invites application for SEBI chief post
Madhabi Puri Buch, Chairperson of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). File | Photo Credit: Reuters The Government on Monday (January 27, 2025) invited applications for the post of Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The current SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch’s three-year term ends
SPIE and Boston University Announce $1-Million Endowment for Graduate and Postgraduate Scholarships
Bellingham, Wash., United States: SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, and Boston University (BU) announced the establishment of the SPIE-Boston University Scholarship in Photonics during SPIE Photonics West in San Francisco. The $500,000 gift from SPIE will be matched 100% by BU. Part
Markets fall in early trade, dragged down by Telecom stocks, weak global cues
According to exchange data, FIIs offloaded equities worth ₹2,758.49 crore on Friday (January 24, 2025). File photo | Photo Credit: PTI Equity benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, declined in early trade on Monday (January 27, 2025), dragged down by losses in Telecom and Industrials stocks amid muted global market trends.
Uniform Civil Code in force in Uttarakhand today | Impact on marriage, divorce , succession, polygamy and ‘halala’
The Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in Uttarakhand today, January 27, 2025, ensconcing it as the first state in independent India to implement the law, despite opposition from some political parties and religious groups. All preparations have been completed to implement the UCC, including getting approval of the rules
Democrats’ approach to Trump this time is much quieter
When President Donald Trump signed the pardons of Jan. 6 defendants, many 2028 Democratic hopefuls didn’t acknowledge it. And few got sucked into an outrage cycle over Elon Musk’s straight-arm gesture during Trump’s inauguration celebration. This week provided some clues about an emerging approach that’s coming to define Democrats at
An annual mutual fund ritual
Previously, in this column, we discussed the cost of switching from a regular plan to a direct plan for your mutual fund (MF) investments. To complete the discussion, we look at the growth and income distribution cum capital withdrawal (IDCW) options offered by fund houses. Reinvesting cashflows The IDCW option
Trump says EU ‘in for tariffs’, warns of 10% rate on China
U.S. President Donald Trump pledged Tuesday to hit the European Union with tariffs, adding that a 10% duty on Chinese imports could also come as soon as February 1. Mr. Trump, who was speaking to reporters at the White House a day after being sworn in, cited the need to
As Trump takes aim at EVs, how far will rollback go?
As part of his flurry of first-day actions, U.S. President Donald Trump took aim at electric vehicles, a cornerstone of the Biden administration’s climate change agenda. Mr. Trump’s executive order on “Unleashing American Energy” on Monday included steps to ensure a “level” playing field for gasoline-powered motors and halt federal
Reliance Consumer Products firm acquires SIL Foods
Bengaluru-based Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL) has announced the acquisition of Mumbai-based SIL Foods for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition marked a significant milestone for RCPL in its pursuit of building a futuristic business with a solid foundation, the company said in a statement on Wednesday. “Reliance Consumer Products is