Assam floods

Assam Floods: Death Toll Rises, Millions Affected

The devastating floods in Assam continue to wreak havoc, with the situation remaining critical. The calamity has claimed six more lives, bringing the death toll to 58. Over 23.96 lakh people across 29 districts of the state have been affected, with the Brahmaputra and several other rivers flowing above danger levels. Amid this crisis, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of the Centre's full assistance. Jul 8, 2024
Nithin Kamath | CEO, Zerodha

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath Recognized in IBT's Top 20 CEOs List for 2024

Nithin Kamath is a prominent figure in the finance industry, celebrated for his transformative role as the CEO of Zerodha, India's largest retail stock brokerage firm. His journey from a trader to an industry disruptor underscores his commitment to democratizing investing and empowering individual investors. Jul 7, 2024
economy

India's Vision 2047: On Track to Developed Nation Status

India, the world's fastest-growing economy, is on a trajectory to become a developed nation by 2047. This ambitious goal, set to coincide with the 100th anniversary of India's independence, is not just a dream but a vision that the Indian government and its people are committed to realizing. Jul 5, 2024
BUTAN

India and Bhutan hail growth in trade and economic partnership

Eminent Indian business leaders from various sectors, including infrastructure, financial services, education, hospitality, healthcare, and technology, concluded their three-day visit to Thimpu on Thursday after having engaging conversations on expanding trade and economic ties between India and Bhutan. Jul 4, 2024
PM Modi raises Bengal flogging incident, slams Oppn's 'selective politics' on women atrocities

Cross-border terrorism requires decisive response: PM Modi's strong message to SCO

Reminding the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) of one of its "original goals", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stated that cross-border terrorism requires a "decisive response" from the grouping which must "naturally" give priority to combating terrorism and respecting territorial integrity in the region. Jul 4, 2024
Start-up

Mega boost to Indian startup ecosystem; $7bn in H1 2024, domestic funding, demand set to drive growth

Indian startups received nearly $7 billion in funding in the first half of 2024, indicating potential for growth. This growth is driven by domestic funding and demand, similar to the success seen in Silicon Valley and China. The Indian FMCG sector's growth, driven by rural demand and government initiatives, serves as an example of the potential for domestic demand to drive growth in the startup sector. Jul 4, 2024