The highly anticipated Hockey FIH Pro League is back for its sixth season, promising more thrilling matches and changes to the format. After an exciting Paris Olympics 2024 hockey tournament, the winners of both the men's and women's divisions will earn direct qualification for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup. In addition, all participating teams will host matches in their home countries, bringing fans closer to the action. A new scheduling system will also make it easier for fans to follow the league, with matches split between December/February and June. With the inclusion of new teams like Spain and Ireland for the women's and men's divisions respectively, the upcoming season is shaping up to be the best one yet.
PETRONAS, Malaysia's national oil and gas company, reported a revenue of RM171.7bil for the first half of the year, with a decrease in net profit by 19.2% year-on-year. However, the company remains focused on ensuring energy security and fostering partnerships to drive Malaysia's growth. The company also reported a 20% increase in capital investments to RM25.7bil and a 3.3% increase in total assets to RM798.6bil as of June 30, 2024, despite facing challenges such as foreign exchange impact and higher taxation.
Shares of Easy Trip Planners Ltd. saw a decline of over 12 per cent after its promoters announced their plans to sell an 8.5 per cent stake, leading to a sell-off. The stock opened at a 4.5 per cent lower price, continuing its downward movement throughout the day. The block deal worth Rs 176.5 crore represented a 2.6 per cent stake in the company at a slight discount price. Despite the decline, the company has witnessed a 31 per cent increase in its consolidated profit after tax in the June 2024 quarter.
Tusshar Kapoor, the son of veteran actor Jeetendra, opens up about his 23-year journey in the Hindi film industry. He shares how he has enjoyed the highs and lows and feels proud of himself for facing the unpredictable nature of the industry head-on. From playing a young lover boy to a middle-aged father, the 47-year-old actor reflects on how he has evolved over the years and promises to continue entertaining audiences. Catch him in his latest release, "Dus June Ki Raat," streaming on JioCinema.
Nick Pickles, a senior manager at X's London office before being appointed as the Vice President of Global Affairs, has left the company after over 10 years. This news comes after X's head of business operations, Joe Benarroch, also quit in June. Pickles has been noted for his role as the company's spokesperson in high-profile battles with various governments, such as Brazil, which recently suspended access to the social network.
Television star Hina Khan, known for her role in hit TV show "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai," shared a health update on Instagram about her battle with stage three breast cancer and additional diagnosis of mucositis, a side effect of chemotherapy. She asked for suggestions from her followers and fans on remedies for the condition that makes it hard for her to eat. Hina also recalled her cancer diagnosis announcement from June and expressed her determination to overcome the disease.
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the Dera Sacha Sauda chief and rape convict, has been granted a 21-day furlough from the Sunaria jail in Haryana. During his temporary release period, he will reside at the Dera ashram in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh. The Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed a petition against his release and instructed the competent authority to consider his plea without bias. Singh had filed for the furlough in June and the court had previously directed the Haryana government to not grant him any more paroles without permission. He is currently serving a 20-year sentence for rape and was also convicted for murder in 2019 (later acquitted by HC).
19-year-old Indian middle distance runner Parvej Khan has been provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) after failing a recent dope test. If found guilty, Khan could face a maximum ban of four years. The details of the substance and date of commencement of the suspension are currently unknown, but it is speculated that the sample was collected during the National Inter-State Championships in Panchkula in June 2024. This suspension comes after Khan's strong performance at the NCAA circuit in the United States, making headlines in India.
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has declared the results for the CS Executive exam, held in June 2024. The scorecards are now available on the official website, and can be accessed by candidates using their roll number and registration number. Toppers Manish and Bhumi Vinod Mehta have secured the first ranks in the respective syllabuses. In order to qualify for the professional and executive exams, candidates are required to score a minimum of 40% in each paper and 50% overall.
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) has announced the results for the June 2024 Intermediate and Final examinations. Candidates can check their results on the official website using their registration numbers. To pass the exam, candidates need to score at least 40% in each subject and 50% overall. Those who do not meet the criteria can retake the exam for specific groups. Additionally, candidates can request their exam papers within 21 days to review their performance. The institute will also announce the topper and passing percentage with the results.