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ICICI Bank Q1 results: Net profit upsurge 14.6% to ₹11,059 crore, NII up 7.3% YoY
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ICICI Bank Q1 results: Net profit upsurge 14.6% to ₹11,059 crore, NII up 7.3% YoY

Private sector lender ICICI Bank on Saturday reported a 14.6% year-on-year rise in its net profit for the first quarter of the current financial year (QIFY25), driven by higher treasury and other income. For the three months to June, the bank's net profit was ₹11,059 crore, compared with ₹9,648 crore in the same period last year.Growth in non-interest income, or other income, was a significant contributor, rising 23.3% year-on-year (YoY). India's second-largest private bank saw a rise in dividend income from its subsidiaries, with other income totaling ₹6,389 crore, compared to ₹5,183 crore a year ago. Notably, dividend income increased to ₹894 crore from ₹291 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.There was also a strong turnaround in treasury income at the end of June quarter, whi...
Namdapha National Park hosts Marathon for tigers to mark Global Tiger Day
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Namdapha National Park hosts Marathon for tigers to mark Global Tiger Day

In celebration of Global Tiger Day, Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh has organized a 10 km marathon to raise awareness about tiger conservation and the importance of forests. The event is aimed at engaging the youth of Changlang district in protecting this critical habitat. The marathon saw enthusiastic participation from students of Government Higher Secondary School Miao, who, despite the sweltering heat, rallied through Miao town chanting slogans like “Bagh hai to Jungle Hai, Jungle Hai to Insan hai” and “Save Namdapha, Save Tiger.” Their efforts were bolstered by local community members, including Shri Latgam Singpho, who emphasized the importance of involving the youth in wildlife conservation. According to the 2022 “Status of Tigers: Co-Predators a...
Rajnath Singh’s positive response to defence corridor in Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma
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Rajnath Singh’s positive response to defence corridor in Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam is aiming to set up country's third defence corridor in the state. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during his visit to New Delhi has presented the proposal to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Assam CM updating about the discussion with Defence Minister said, "After the setting up of a semiconductor unit in the state, we are keen that it becomes a defence production hub and Singh has responded positively to the proposal." However, setting up defence corridor in the state will significantly impact state's economy landscape.
SBI Card Q4 results: Net profit up 11% to ₹662 crore, revenue upgrade 14% to ₹4,475 crore
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SBI Card Q4 results: Net profit up 11% to ₹662 crore, revenue upgrade 14% to ₹4,475 crore

SBI Cards and Payment Services on April 26 announced an 11.05 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth in its net profit for the March quarter of financial year 2023-24 at ₹596.47 crore, compared to the reported ₹596.47 crore. Reached Rs 662.37 crore.The company's revenue also grew by over 14 per cent to ₹4,475 crore in Q4FY24, compared to ₹3,917 crore in the same period a year ago. The moment was led by interest income rising 28 per cent to ₹2,139 crore in Q4FY24 from ₹1,672 crore in Q4FY23.Gross non-performing assets (GNPA) stood at 2.76 percent of gross advances as of March 31, 2024, while it stood at 2.35 per cent as of March 31, 2023. Net non-performing assets as of March 31 stood at 0.99 per cent. 2024 as against 0.87 percent till March 31, 2023.In the fourth quarter of financial year 2023...
Moidams of Assam’s Ahom dynasty included in UNESCO World Heritage List
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Moidams of Assam’s Ahom dynasty included in UNESCO World Heritage List

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier announced that Charaideo Moidam which is in Sivasagar, Assam will be in the list of World Heritage. Following, during the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) held in Delhi, the decision was taken to include the mound-burial system of the Ahom dynasty in Assam ‘Moidams' in the UNESCO World Heritage list. On Friday, UNESCO announced its addition of Assam's 'Moidams' site in the World Heritage list. Union minister of culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said, "This was made possible through the efforts of the Assam government and the leadership under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we are proud and grateful for the 43rd Indian addition to the World Heritage List." Further, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma celebrating the a...
Adani Green Q1 results: Net profit flourish 95% to ₹629 crore, revenue at ₹2,528 crore
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Adani Green Q1 results: Net profit flourish 95% to ₹629 crore, revenue at ₹2,528 crore

Adani Green Energy on July 25 announced a 95 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to ₹629 crore for the quarter ending June 30, 2024. In comparison, the company had reported a consolidated net profit of ₹323 crore during the same period. Last year's period.The Adani group company's total income rose 22.5 per cent to ₹3,122 crore in Q1FY25, compared to ₹2,550 crore in the year-ago period, according to exchange filings.“We are continuously working towards the development of the world's largest single-site renewable energy plant of 30 GW at Khavra, Gujarat. To enable quick implementation, we have deployed advanced robotics technology for installation of solar modules, significantly increasing productivity.Additionally, we have developed an extensive local supply chain and established con...
Australia women’s water polo team impacted by COVID-19 ahead of Paris Olympics
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Australia women’s water polo team impacted by COVID-19 ahead of Paris Olympics

Just days before the official start of the Olympics in Paris, Covid-19 took its toll as five Australian water polo players from the women's team got infected.Australia's chef de mission Anna Meares said Covid cases were limited to the water polo team, adding that the affected players were ready to return to practice when they felt well enough to train."We treat COVID no differently than any other respiratory disease, but we want to make sure our protocols work as well and dealing with and mitigating these diseases is a part of every Olympic Games," he said on Wednesday." Protocols include wearing masks and staying apart from other team members outside of training. According to Meyers, the entire team has been tested.Meanwhile, French Health Minister Frederic Valetaux told a FranceInfo bro...
Abhinav Bindra honored with Olympic Order award by IOC
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Abhinav Bindra honored with Olympic Order award by IOC

Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra was honored with the Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday. He was awarded the highest honor for "outstanding services to the Olympic Movement". He will be given the honor at a ceremony at the 142nd IOC Session, which will take place in Paris on August 10."Bindra is the first Indian to win a gold medal in an individual event at the Olympic Games". He achieved this feat by winning the gold medal in the men's 10 meter air rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. After retiring from sports after Rio 2016, Bindra has actively promoted sports through his foundation – "Abhinav Bindra Foundation". The Foundation primarily focuses on applying sports science and developing the Indian sports ecosystem. what is the olympic order...
Airbus shortlists eight sites for H125 helicopter final assembly line in India
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Airbus shortlists eight sites for H125 helicopter final assembly line in India

European major Airbus has shortlisted eight sites in India to set up its final assembly line for H125 helicopters and the ground-breaking ceremony for the facility is expected to take place later this year.Airbus officials said the facility, which will be the fourth final assembly line (FAL) for the single-engine H125, will initially produce 10 helicopters annually and the capacity will be increased depending on market demand."India is the future market for helicopters... Currently, the market is extremely nascent, very small compared to what the potential could be," said Oliver Michelon, executive vice president, Global Business, Airbus Helicopters.The foundation stone laying ceremony for FAL is expected to take place in October or November this year and the facility will be commissioned...
RIL profit down 5.45% in June quarter due to weak oil-to-chemicals business, higher depreciation
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RIL profit down 5.45% in June quarter due to weak oil-to-chemicals business, higher depreciation

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has reported 5.45 percent decline in net profit at Rs 15,138 crore during the quarter ended June 2024 compared to Rs 16,011 crore during the same period a year ago due to weak O2C business and higher depreciation. Was. On a sequential basis, net profit declined 20.12 percent to Rs 18,951 crore in the March 2024 quarter.RIL's total income rose 11.90 percent to Rs 240,200 crore during the June 2024 quarter from Rs 214,644 crore a year ago.The company's oil-to-chemicals (O2C) EBITDA was down 14.3 percent due to lower gasoline cracks (-30 percent) and lower downstream chemical deltas, particularly PE (-17 percent), PP (-16 percent). ) and integrated polyester margin (-15 percent). Depreciation increased 15.5 percent to Rs 13,596 crore ($1.6 billion) due to expand...