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Samsung India workers ramp up wage protests as strike enters third day

Workers at Samsung Electronics' plant in southern India have boycotted work for a third day, demanding better wages and working conditions. The protest has disrupted output at the facility, which is crucial for Samsung's revenue in India. Senior executives, including the CEO of Samsung Southwest Asia, are attempting to resolve the issue. The workers are also seeking union recognition.

Business Standard

Paddy sowing increases 4.29% so far in 2024-25 kharif season: Report

Paddy acreage increased by 4.29 per cent to 39.42 million hectare so far in the ongoing 2024-25 kharif (summer) season, the agriculture ministry said on Tuesday. In the year-ago period, the area under paddy was 37.8 million hectare. Sowing of paddy, the main kharif crop, begins with the onset of the southwest monsoon in June, and harvesting takes place from October Additionally, the area sown to pulses increased to 12.21 million hectare till August 27 of the ongoing season against 11.55 million hectare in the same period last year, the ministry said in a statement. The coverage of 'arhar' rose to 4.57 million hectare from 4.07 million hectare. Arhar (tur) sowing has been completed. The area sown to 'urad' was 2.9 million hectare against 3.08 million hectare. The area under coarse cereals and 'Shree Anna' (millets) increased to 18.55 million hectare from 17.75 million hectare in the year-ago period. Among coarse cereals, the area under maize rose to 8.72 million hectare against 8

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Elliott lays out its case for leadership change at Southwest A

SOUTHWEST-ELLIOTT/ (UPDATE 1, PIX):UPDATE 1-Elliott lays out its case for leadership change at Southwest Airlines

The Economic Times

Rakesh Gangwal joins Southwest Airlines board

Southwest Airlines addresses investor criticism by appointing veteran airline executive Rakesh Gangwal to its board, known for co-founding and growing IndiGo. Gangwal brings extensive experience from leading US Airways and United Airlines, as well as Worldspan Technologies. He aims to enhance Southwest's culture and profitability, following previous conflicts at IndiGo. This move comes amidst concerns over Southwest's financial performance and insular practices noted by investors.

Business Standard

Paddy sowing up 19% so far this year, acreage of Arhar, Urad up sharply

Area sown to paddy has increased by 19.35 per cent to 59.99 lakh hectare so far in the ongoing 2024-25 kharif (summer) season, the agriculture ministry said on Monday. In the year-ago period, area under paddy was 50.26 lakh hectare. Sowing of paddy, the main kharif crop, begins with the onset of southwest monsoon from June, and harvesting takes place from September. Additionally, area sown to pulses also increased to 36.81 lakh hectare till July 8 of the ongoing season, from 23.78 lakh hectare in the same period last year, the ministry said in a statement. There was a significant rise in coverage of 'arhar', to 20.82 lakh hectare from 4.09 lakh hectare. Area sown to 'urad' was 5.37 lakh hectare as against 3.67 lakh hectare. However, area under coarse cereals and 'Shree Anna' (millets) decreased to 58.48 lakh hectare from 82.08 lakh hectare in the year-ago period. Among coarse cereals, area under maize rose to 41.09 lakh hectare from 30.22 lakh hectare. Area sown to oilseeds inc