IndusInd Bank’s CEO Sumant Kathpalia and Deputy CEO Arun Khurana collectively earned ₹157 crore through share sales in 2023 and 2024. Both executives utilized the Employee Stock Option Scheme (ESOPs) to sell and buy shares of the bank. Kathpalia sold nearly 9.5 lakh shares worth ₹134 crore while purchasing shares worth ₹34 crore, resulting in…
The Tamil Nadu government recently made a notable change to the logo for the state budget, replacing the traditional rupee symbol with the Tamil letter ‘அ’ (the first letter of the Tamil alphabet). This move comes amidst a broader conversation about promoting Tamil language and culture, particularly in the context of ongoing debates over the…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on social media platforms over his anti-Hindi stance. The phrase “Yappa Yappa Stalin Appa” is a playful, mocking jibe that gained traction among online users. “Yappa” is an informal Tamil exclamation, often used to express frustration, while “Appa” means “father” in Tamil, adding a humorous and exaggerated tone to…
During a heated debate on the National Education Policy (NEP) in the Rajya Sabha, Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge’s remarks sparked significant controversy. BJP MPs accused Kharge of using unparliamentary language, allegedly directed at the chairperson. However, Kharge clarified that his comments were aimed at the government’s policies. The contentious remark, loosely translating to…
On 10th March 2025, Admiral DK Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.), Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Vice Chairman of the Islands Development Agency, led a heartfelt tribute to the heroes of the First War of Independence. The occasion marked the anniversary of the arrival of the first batch…
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju recently highlighted the behind-the-scenes, action-oriented approach of PM Modi in tackling the Manipur ethnic violence crisis. Rather than opting for high-profile visits, the Prime Minister has chosen to focus on deeply understanding the complexities of the conflict and working towards a sustainable, long-term resolution. Rijiju passionately defended this strategy, emphasizing that…
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday took a dig at Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal. Mentioning the ‘sheeshmahal’ controversy, Gupta said that she is not the kind of Chief Minister who “sits and works in a sheeshmahal”. Gupta made the remarks while speaking to India Today TV News Director Rahul Kanwal. When…
On March 6, 2025, the Indian Rupee fell by 6 paise to settle at 87.12 against the US Dollar. This decline came after a three-day rally where the Rupee had gained 18 paise over the preceding two sessions. The Rupee’s performance was influenced by several factors, including uncertainty over trade tariffs and persistent foreign fund…
Rajneet Singh Kohli, the CEO of Britannia Industries, has resigned from his position, effective March 14, 2025. Kohli joined Britannia as CEO in September 2022 and has previously held leadership roles at Domino’s India, Asian Paints, and Coca-Cola. His resignation was submitted on March 5, 2025, and the Board of Directors acknowledged it through a…
The Maharashtra government is setting up a media monitoring center to analyze news content across print, electronic, and digital media. The center will collect and analyze factual and misleading news reports, preparing factual reports in real-time. The initiative aims to monitor how news related to government schemes and policies is presented. The center will operate…
