Mets owner Steve Cohen promises ‘competitive’ 2024 team despite massive deadline sell-off

The New York Mets are focusing on the future after a trade deadline sell-off that included aces Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander showed the team is waving the white flag on the 2023 season.  It’s a disappointment for the franchise and its fan base after owner Steve Cohen was aggressive to build off a 101-win… Continue reading Mets owner Steve Cohen promises ‘competitive’ 2024 team despite massive deadline sell-off

Govt wants all telcos to rollout 5G in 26 GHz band before Aug 16 deadline

The government shows no interest in extending the current minimum rollout obligations that require telcos who have purchased airwaves in the 26 GHz and 3300 MHz bands to commence 5G services by August 16. Department of Telecommunications (DoT) officials drew attention to the initiation of trials by Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel this… Continue reading Govt wants all telcos to rollout 5G in 26 GHz band before Aug 16 deadline

Byju’s misses August 3 deadline to rework $1.2 billion loan terms

Edtech major Byju’s has missed another target date set by its creditors to amend the terms of a $1.2 billion term loan B (TLB), according to the sources.   The firm was expected to decide on revisions sought by lenders in the loan’s terms, including part repayment and higher interest payments, by the… Continue reading Byju’s misses August 3 deadline to rework $1.2 billion loan terms

Centre extends deadline for track and trace system for pharma exports

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has extended the deadline for implementing the Track and Trace system for pharmaceutical and drug exports until 1 February 2024. The extension applies to both Small Scale Industries (SSI) and non-SSI manufactured drugs. This move follows a series of notifications intended to establish a procedural framework… Continue reading Centre extends deadline for track and trace system for pharma exports

Mets’ Steve Cohen explains trade deadline moves: ‘Hope is not a strategy’

The New York Mets appeared to wave the white flag on the 2023 season as it traded key acquisitions over the last two seasons in Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander in a matter of days. New York started the season with an opening day payroll of $336.6 million. With the Mets struggling by the trade… Continue reading Mets’ Steve Cohen explains trade deadline moves: ‘Hope is not a strategy’

ITR Deadline Missed? Know late fees, rules, and penalty for late filing

The last date to file an income tax return (ITR) for the FY 2022-23 was July 31, 2023, which has lapsed. Individuals who missed the ITR deadline can still file the ITRs, which will be termed as belated ITRs. The last date to file the belated ITRs is December 31, 2023, for the… Continue reading ITR Deadline Missed? Know late fees, rules, and penalty for late filing

Orioles acquire Jack Flaherty from Cardinals to bolster rotation before MLB trade deadline

Leading the AL East in surprise fashion, the Baltimore Orioles were buyers at this MLB trade deadline, and they landed a big new arm for their starting rotation.  The Orioles acquired right-hander Jack Flaherty from the St. Louis Cardinals to bolster their rotation as their aim for their first postseason appearance since 2016. The Orioles… Continue reading Orioles acquire Jack Flaherty from Cardinals to bolster rotation before MLB trade deadline

Justin Verlander back with Astros as Mets unload second ace at MLB trade deadline: reports

It’s a Houston reunion: Justin Verlander is back with the Astros just before the MLB trade deadline, according to multiple reports.  The Mets already unloaded Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers, as their 2023 season has not been going according to plan.  New York will reportedly acquire outfield prospect Drew Gilbert, the Astros’ top prospect… Continue reading Justin Verlander back with Astros as Mets unload second ace at MLB trade deadline: reports

Centre extends PM crop insurance scheme registration deadline: Official

The deadline has also been extended to August 7 in Meghalaya for ginger producers, the central government official said. The Centre has extended the deadline for registration under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), with the last date for farmers in Uttar Pradesh to enrol themselves being pushed to August 10, state officials said… Continue reading Centre extends PM crop insurance scheme registration deadline: Official

Govt extends deadline of IT hardware products PLI scheme till August 30

The government on Monday extended the deadline to apply for benefits under the production-linked incentive scheme for IT hardware products such as laptops, tablets, all-in-one PCs, servers, and edge computing devices till August 30. As notified in May, the modified IT hardware PLI scheme offers incentives of up to 9 per cent on… Continue reading Govt extends deadline of IT hardware products PLI scheme till August 30