Jacob Wilson, Author at Riverdale Standard

Jacob Wilson

JSW Cement IPO Allotment Expected Today as Investors Eye Listing on BSE, NSE

JSW Cement is set to finalise its IPO allotment today, capping off a five-day subscription window that drew strong attention from retail and institutional investors. The stock is slated for a debut on both the BSE and NSE in the coming days. Subscription Wrap-Up Brings Investors to Allotment Day The ₹IPO window opened on August 7 and closed on August 11, drawing a solid book despite mixed signals from the…

Trump Says He’ll Know in ‘First Two Minutes’ If Ukraine Deal With Putin Is Possible

US President Donald Trump is setting the stage for a high-stakes meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, saying he’ll size up the chances for peace in Ukraine almost instantly — and isn’t ruling out walking away. A Meeting With the Weight of a War on Its Shoulders Donald Trump has always loved the idea of quick reads on people. And now he’s applying that same gut-level instinct to one of…

Rahul Gandhi and Opposition Leaders Detained Amid Fiery Protest Over Electoral Roll Disputes

Dozens of opposition politicians, led by Rahul Gandhi, took to the streets of New Delhi on August 11, 2025, to protest alleged electoral malpractices. The tense demonstration, which saw leaders shouting slogans and clashing with police barricades, ended with many detained — marking a rare and significant public challenge to India’s Election Commission. Opposition Charges Cast Shadow Over India’s Electoral Integrity For decades, India’s elections have largely been seen as…

Tata Motors Stock Climbs Despite 30% Profit Drop, Investors Weigh Next Move

Tata Motors’ first-quarter results landed with a thud on the earnings sheet but not in the stock market. Even as net profit slid nearly a third, the stock edged higher on Monday morning, leaving traders wondering if the rally is a sign of resilience or just a temporary blip. A Surprise Green Day for the Stock The numbers, at first glance, weren’t exactly the kind of thing that sends investors…

Experts Say Uttarkashi Cloudburst Impact Worsened by Loss of Deodar Forests

The August 5 cloudburst in Dharali, Uttarkashi, might have been far less destructive if the area’s historic deodar tree cover had remained intact, according to scientists and residents. Trees That Could Have Stood Between Life and Loss Deodar trees aren’t just tall, beautiful evergreens — they’re natural armor for Himalayan slopes.Their roots knit the soil together, slowing erosion and blocking debris flows during heavy rain. Locals in Dharali remember a…

Georgia Home Struck by Meteorite Older Than the Earth, Scientists Confirm

A quiet summer afternoon in Georgia turned extraordinary when a meteorite crashed through a family’s home. Now, scientists say the rock is a relic from before our planet was even born. A Rock from the Dawn of the Solar System When something from the sky smashes through your roof, you don’t expect it to rewrite history books. But that’s exactly what happened in McDonough, Georgia, on June 26. The space…

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Apple Stock Soars After $100 Billion U.S. Investment Boost Backed by Trump

Tech giant’s pledge pushes total U.S. commitment to $600 billion as it seeks tariff relief and deeper domestic roots Apple’s shares shot up more than 5% on Wednesday after the iPhone maker pledged another $100 billion investment in the U.S., bolstering its manufacturing footprint and inching closer to sidestepping Trump’s looming tech tariffs. The announcement, made jointly with President Donald Trump, marked a rare harmony between the White House and…

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Vice President Race Begins as EC Sets September 9 Polls, Parties Scramble for Candidates

Dhankhar’s abrupt resignation leaves Parliament buzzing as NDA and INDIA alliance ready for a high-stakes contest In a move that surprised even his closest aides, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar submitted his resignation last month, cutting short a tenure that was expected to run till 2027. On Thursday, the Election Commission issued a formal notification for the election to fill the country’s second-highest constitutional post. The date has been set for…

Georgia Power’s Push for 9,900 Megawatts Sparks Scrutiny Ahead of Fall Hearings

State regulators set October and December sessions to weigh utility’s massive fossil-fueled expansion, as data center boom drives demand Georgia’s energy watchdog is gearing up for a showdown this fall. The state’s Public Service Commission has agreed to hold public hearings on a controversial proposal from Georgia Power that would add nearly 10,000 megawatts of new power generation — mostly from natural gas — to keep up with ballooning electricity…

RBI Holds Interest Rates at 5.5% as Trump’s Tariff Barrage Looms

India’s central bank treads cautiously with inflation easing but U.S. tensions rising over Russia trade India’s central bank left interest rates unchanged at 5.5% on Wednesday, playing it safe amid slowing inflation, steady growth, and a fresh wave of trade threats from Washington. It’s not just economic fundamentals RBI is watching — it’s geopolitics too. The rate pause comes just days after Donald Trump warned of tariff hikes on Indian…