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BusinessThe Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) has invited bids for installing grid-connected solar power projects and solar trees at Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev Avirbhav Kshetra, Bordua, Nagaon district. The project includes survey, design, manufacturing, supply, storage, civil works, erection, testing, and commissioning of 950 kW solar capacity and five 10 kW solar trees.
Mercom India·just now·Nagaon
BusinessIndia's manufacturing sector saw strong growth in September, with the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI rising to 55.1, indicating robust business activity. Companies increased hiring at the fastest pace since May. New order growth led to higher inventories, signaling sustained demand. Input costs and selling prices rose, but inflation remained moderate historically, reflecting a positive economic outlook.
TOI Business·1h ago
Worldflydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv suddenly dived from 34,000 to 17,000 feet in about 90 seconds after the co-pilot, an Omani national, attacked the Indian pilot Smit Machchhar. The Boeing 737 MAX reached supersonic speed, risking severe damage. Despite critical injuries, Machchhar unlocked the cockpit, allowing intervention. The flight diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Machchhar has 13 years' experience and 9,750 flying hours.
NDTV World·1h ago·Tabuk
EntertainmentJohn Grover, renowned British film editor known for his work on six James Bond films including 'For Your Eyes Only' (1981), 'The Living Daylights' (1987), and 'Licence to Kill' (1989), has died at age 87. He also contributed to films like 'The Spy Who Loved Me' and 'Labyrinth,' his favorite. Grover received a Lifetime Achievement Award in April and served as vice chairman of British film editors.
Amar Entertainment·2h ago
BusinessThe Sensex dropped 400 points and the Nifty slipped below 22,500, marking a potential eighth consecutive weekly loss. Analysts attribute this to strong US bond yields and expectations of further weakness in Indian large-cap stocks. With the Indian stock market closed tomorrow, experts expect cautious trading today ahead of the extended break.
NDTV Business·1h ago
BusinessThe Indian stock market crashed on the first trading day of October, with the Sensex falling over 950 points and the Nifty dropping 319 points. The BSE Sensex opened at 72,192, down from 72,480, and sharply declined to 71,527 by early afternoon. The NSE Nifty also fell from 22,620 to near 22,300. Auto stocks were hit hardest, dropping over 3%. Major companies like Tata and Mahindra saw significant losses.
Aaj Tak·31m ago
Mercom India·just now·Nagaon
The Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) has invited bids for installing grid-connected solar power projects and solar trees at Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev Avirbhav Kshetra, Bordua, Nagaon district. The project includes survey, design, manufacturing, supply, storage, civil works, erection, testing, and commissioning of 950 kW solar capacity and five 10 kW solar trees.
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