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JPMorgan: India's ‘trailblazing’ rules set to boost ESG market

MUMBAI: India’s new rules for environmental, social and governance investments and ratings are likely to attract more investors to the nation’s $1.4 billion market and serve as a model for other countries, according to JPMorgan Chase Co.

The Times of India · Sep 7, 2023

Venkaiah Naidu supports simultaneous elections, says frequent polls will impede progress

M. Venkaiah Naidu supports simultaneous elections for Parliament and State Assemblies to ease financial burden and promote progress. He favours 'one-nation, one-election' principle and believes meaningful debate should be held on renaming India as Bharat. He also calls for amendments to Anti-Defection Law and passage of women's reservation bill.

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

Asian Games: Indian athletes get another chance to seal berth

BENGALURU: Top athletes in the country, including sprinter Amlan Borgohain and steeplechaser Balkishan, who haven't qualified for the upcoming Asian Games, will get another chance with the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) announcing that they can go for the coveted mark at the Indian Grand Prix 5 in Chandigarh on…

The Times of India · Sep 7, 2023

Japan launches rocket carrying ‘Moon Sniper’ lunar lander

Successful launch comes after India became the fourth country to land on the moon with its Chandrayaan-3 mission.

Al Jazeera · Sep 7, 2023

Mitchell Starc eyes return to IPL in 2024

NEW DELHI: Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc is setting his sights on a comeback to the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the 2024 season, marking his return to the lucrative Twenty20 tournament after an absence of eight years.

The Times of India · Sep 7, 2023

PM Modi in Jakarta | At ASEAN-India summit, PM calls for building rules-based post-COVID world order

PM Modi participated in the 20th ASEAN-India Summit in Jakarta, calling it a central pillar of India's Act East policy. He expressed India's support for ASEAN's outlook on the Indo-Pacific region and said ASEAN plays a crucial role in global development. He noted the consistent progress in mutual cooperation despite…

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

India’s $775 billion stock boom at risk as small caps overheat

MUMBAI: The rally in Indian equities that has swelled the market’s total valuation by $775 billion in a little more than five months has been accompanied by a notable shift in investor preference to smaller stocks.

The Times of India · Sep 7, 2023

‘Major disruptor’: El Niño threatens the world’s rice supplies

After India imposed an export ban on rice following destructive rains, prices have soared – now rising temperatures put crops across south-east Asia at risk

The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2023

Nutrition as a force multiplier for rehabilitation and recovery

India has the most number of vegetarians as compared to any other country in the world. This means that our diet lacks some essential amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. As the Asian Games are around the corner, there will be renewed interest in sports-related injuries and a focus…

The Times of India · Sep 7, 2023

Ultraviolette F77 Sets Record For Long-Distance Electric Motorcycle Travel

Indian electric motorcycle manufacturer Ultraviolette has set a new record, traveling 4,200 miles in just 22 days.

RideApart · Sep 7, 2023