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IT cos see revival in discretionary demand, deal wins

IT services companies have now started witnessing early signs of revival in discretionary spending and CEOs of top IT companies are optimistic about strong deal wins in coming quarters.

5.2K birds of 117 species in Uttarakhand's Asan wetland

IN a significant citizen science effort, a bird counting campaign at the Asan Wetland in Dehradun district of Uttarakhand has yielded impressive results, with volunteers identifying 5,225 birds across 117 different species.

Birla expresses concern over short duration of Parliament sessions

LOK Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday expressed concern and anguish over planned disruptions of House proceedings, decline in the number of sittings, and erosion of dignity and decorum of legislatures across the country.

RBI Eases Settlement Guidelines for ARCs

THE Reserve Bank has provided a level playing field to asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) with banks and non-banking financial companies by easing norms for settling dues payable by borrowers.

Every Step You Take, They'll Be Watching You

There are many lessons from the work-life balance debate. One is for leaders to watch their words. Another is to recognise the generational shift in attitude towards work

SEBI May Extend Time to Fix MF NAV

To ease the implementation of directions on upstreaming of client funds, the markets watchdog is planning to extend time to stock brokers/clearing members to un-pledge units of overnight mutual fund schemes and place redemption request with funds houses, after the close of market hours.

India in line to host 'very major event' in 2025, says top FIDE official Sutovsky

The world governing body for chess (FIDE) could be set to host a 'very major event' in India in 2025.

Gomutra claim backed by science: Kamakoti

'There are 5 research papers, including one published in Nature, that show cow urine has medicinal properties'

U'KHAND CABINET CLEARS UCC RULES

THE Uttarakhand Cabinet on Monday approved the Uniform Civil Code's (UCC) regulations, close to a year after the legislation was passed by the state assembly.

Admin bans community feasts in village hit by mysterious deaths

EVEN as the high-level inter-ministerial team visited remote Budhal village in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Monday to ascertain the cause of the 17 deaths in three families due to a mysterious illness, the administration sealed the spring in the affected village after water samples from it tested positive for a few pesticides and insecticides and also banned community feasts in the village.

SA20: Sunrisers enter play-offs

SUNRISERS Eastern Cape defeated Durban Super Giants by six wickets to enter the playoffs of the SA20 here.

Fintech Tower project will go live soon: Min

THE Tamil Nadu government is planning to launch the Fintech Tower project, set to come up on a 2.29-acre plot in Fintech City at a cost of ₹234 crore, in the next few months, according to Industry Minister Dr T R B Rajaa.

5 Cops Held Responsible for Badlapur 'Fake' Encounter

A magistrate's inquiry has held five Maharashtra policemen responsible for the custodial death of Akshay Shinde, the accused in the Badlapur school sexual assault case, raising doubt on police claims that the accused opened fire and was killed in retaliatory firing in September last year.

Army man killed in encounter in J&K's Sopore

A soldier has been killed in the ongoing gunfight between militants and armed forces in Zaloora, Sopore area of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Monday.

Biden pardons Fauci, Milley to guard against Don's 'revenge'

Pope Francis calls Trump's proposal of deporting immigrants a disgrace

Axar Steps Into A New Role

Now part of the leadership group, the all-rounder doesn't feel the need to prove to anyone

Appavu walks out of meeting of speakers after RS deputy chief objects to remarks on TN guv

TAMIL Nadu Speaker M Appavu on Monday walked out of a meeting at the two-day 85th All India Presiding Officers' Conference in Patna after Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha Harivansh Narayan Singh objected to certain remarks Appavu was making about the Tamil Nadu governor in his speech.

Plaint filed against NTK leader for misusing 'fake pic'

AN advocate from Madurai on Monday lodged a complaint with DGP Shankar Jiwal and Madurai Commissioner of Police J Loganathan seeking criminal action against NTK leader Seeman for allegedly morphing a picture of himself with LTTE leader Prabhakaran and fooling lakhs of people over the years.

Zomato Reports 57% Decline in Net Profit, Revenue Rises 64%

Food delivery company Zomato on Monday reported a 57% fall in its consolidated net profit for Q3FY25 to ₹59 crore as against ₹138 crore in Q3FY24.

From draught-prone village to WHIL: Rutuja Pisal story

IF you wish to visit Rutuja Pisal's village from Pune and opt to use the public vehicle, you have to get to Phaltan—a town in the northeast part of Satara district—first.

Dixon Profit Rises 77.5% Fueled by Mobile Biz Growth

Dixon Technologies reported a 77.5% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to ₹171.19 crore for the third quarter of current financial year (FY25).

La Liga: Real beat Las Palmas 4-1

WITH Kylian Mbappe putting on a show again, Real Madrid returned to the top of the Spanish league.

Motorists flag lack of signs, reflectors before U-turn

The concrete structures are not visible from afar, especially at night as there are no reflectors and lights. There is a chance that tourists travelling to Nilgiris end up crashing into these. G Raghav, a motorist

M'luru cops crack Kotekar bank heist case, arrest 3 from Nellai

IN a major breakthrough, Mangaluru city police cracked the Kotekar Co-operative Bank robbery case within 60 hours and arrested three prime accused, said to be part of a notorious gang from Mumbai's Dharavi.

Food safety dept to crack down on illegal Aavin shops

FOLLOWING complaints about poor hygiene in several roadside tea stalls that claim to be Aavin outlets, the Food Safety Department sought a list from Aavin of the number of shops they have approved across the Coimbatore district.

Govt Selects 24 Cos Under PLI Scheme For White Goods

The government has selected 24 companies under the third round of the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for white goods.

IOB Profit Rises 21% on Loan Growth, Recoveries

CHENNAI-based public sector lender Indian Overseas Bank on Monday reported a close to 21% increase in net income at ₹874 crore, boosted by improved asset quality and higher recoveries in the December quarter of the current financial year (FY25) compared to ₹723 crore in the year ago period.

MRPL Reports 28% Decline in Net Profit to ₹304 Crore

Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) reported a 28% decline in its net profit to ₹304 crore for the third quarter of FY25.

Pudukai activist murder: Quarry owner, 3 sent to judicial custody

Arrests made after cops found that what was thought to be an accident was a planned murder

47 candidates in fray in Erode; NTK gets 'mike' symbol again

EIGHT candidates withdrew their nominations on Monday to contest in the bypoll in Erode East, leaving 47 contestants in the fray.