Morning Digest | Uddhav Thackeray fights to keep control over Shiv Sena; Nitish Kumar affirms support for NDA’s Presidential nominee Droupadi Murmu, and more
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Uddhav Thackeray fights to keep control over Shiv Sena
A revolt against Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray by his second-in-command and senior Minister Eknath Shinde has turned into a battle to control the party. Mr. Thackeray on Wednesday said that he would quit the Chief Minister’s post and even the party’s top position if his party workers told him to do so to his face.
$1-trillion scope for digital economy: PM Modi
India's digital economy and the infrastructure sector have a total potential of $2.5 trillion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday. Addressing the meeting of the BRICS Business Forum, Mr. Modi said the digital transformation unfolding in India has never before been seen on the world stage.
Nitish Kumar affirms support for NDA Presidential candidate
JD(U) leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on June 22 welcomed the National Democratic Alliance decision to name tribal leader Droupadi Murmu as its Presidential nominee. The Chief Minister said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had called him to inform him of the decision.
Secunderabad violence: 10 more arrested and remanded
Adani Enterprises Ltd stock dips on NSE and BSE after Kenyan project cancellations and U.S. court allegations.
HSBC Flash India PMI shows uptick in private sector activity, with rising cost pressures and increased prices for customers.
Rupee rises slightly against US dollar amid geopolitical pressures, foreign outflows, and domestic equities; Brent oil surges.
Sensex and Nifty rebound in early trade driven by value buying, bank stock rally, and positive global cues.
The pandemic-induced downturn marked a turning point for cab drivers in Bengaluru. According to Tanveer Pasha, president, Ola and Uber Drivers’ Association, the number of active cabs in the city has dropped from over 1 lakh before the pandemic to just around 30,000 today.
Amazon will likely face an EU investigation next year into whether it favours its own brand products, said sources.
White House addresses bribery charges against Indian billionaire Adani, expresses confidence in U.S.-India relationship.
NTPC Green Energy IPO oversubscribed by 93% on day 2, raising ₹3,960 crore for renewable energy projects.
Chief Economic Advisor advises India Inc to focus on productivity, R&D, and quality over reliance on weak currency for exports.
Private telcos lost over 1 crore wireless subscribers in September, while BSNL added 8.5 lakh users, refusing to hike tariffs.
Gautam Adani indictment may become a factor in future negotiations between the Adani Group and Bangladesh, energy experts in Dhaka say