News you need to know before starting your day: 05 September 2021

Morning Masala Tea
5 September, 2021

News:

  1. Infosys with ‘anti-national’ forces, ally of tukde tukde gang: RSS-linked journal
  2. BJP likely winner in UP, 3 states; hung house in Punjab: Opinion poll on next year’s elections
  3. Boeing 777 held by Dutch sold; insolvency process to close now: Jet Airways
  4. PM Modi may visit US in late Sept with focus on UN address, Quad summit
  5. CBDT refunds over Rs 67,401 cr till Aug 16 to nearly 2.4 million taxpayers
  6. Employee can challenge terms of service in some cases: Supreme Court

 

Relevant Google Trends Today

  1. Manish Narwal who already has the world record, broke the Paralympic record to win gold in P4 Mixed 50m Pistol SH1
  2. Nearly 600 Taliban Killed In Afghanistan’s Panjshir, Claim Resistance Forces
  3. Secret funeral plans for Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II leaked
  4. Teachers’ Day 2021: Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
  5. Pramod Bhagat wins first ever badminton gold for India
Startup
24 February, 2024

Byju’s, once heralded as a flagship in India’s edtech sector, is grappling with severe financial and operational challenges, marked by a dramatic valuation drop. The company, which sought to stabilize its operations and finances, is now raising funds at a valuation significantly lower than its peak. This development comes amid efforts to address a substantial debt burden, with Byju’s proposing a repayment plan for its $1.2 billion loan. Investor confidence appears shaken, with some stakeholders pushing for drastic changes in leadership to navigate the crisis effectively. The turmoil reflects broader sectoral pressures and raises questions about the sustainability of high-growth trajectories in the edtech industry

Energy
10 February, 2024

Australia’s energy market is witnessing significant transitions and investments aimed at bolstering renewable energy infrastructure and securing gas supplies. Key developments include a $179 million investment by the Queensland Government for community battery projects, Santos’ $5.7 billion gas pipeline project following a legal battle win, and a $206 million energy savings package for NSW households. Additionally, the Australian government has secured new gas supply deals to support the east coast market, emphasizing the role of gas in transitioning to a renewable grid.

India 2024
9 February, 2024

The latest opinion polls, including the Mood of the Nation survey by India Today, predict a comfortable victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP and its allies in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), with a projected win of 335 Lok Sabha seats in the 2024 general elections. This forecast suggests a slight decrease from the 2019 elections but still ensures a majority. The survey, involving interviews with over 149,000 respondents, reflects Modi’s enduring popularity based on his nationalist policies and economic reforms. Other polls echo these findings, although seat projections vary slightly. The opposition INDIA alliance is expected to secure a significant number of seats, yet not enough to challenge the NDA’s majority. These predictions highlight a political landscape that remains largely favorable to Modi and the BJP as the election approaches