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Shriram Fin concludes sale of housing loan arm
SHRIRAM Finance, the flagship company of the Shriram group, on Wednesday announced the completion of the sale of its entire stake (84.44% of the shareholding on a fully diluted basis) in its housing finance subsidiary Shriram Housing Finance Limited (SHFL/Shriram Housing Finance) to Warburg Pincus, a global growth investor firm for a sale consideration of ₹3,929 crore.
Multiple powertrains to co-exist in mkt: Toyota
TOYOTA KIRLOSKAR MOTOR (TKM) said on Wednesday that multiple powertrains and fuel options will continue to exist in the passenger vehicle (EV) market even as other carmakers in India have taken an aggressive electrification policy.
Jio loses highest no. of users; Airtel, VIL too see fall in customers
THE country's largest telecom service provider Reliance Jio lost the highest number of subscribers among the three private telcos after a tariff hike.
Will ensure policy stability: RBI Guv
Malhotra says decisions will be taken keeping in mind public interest, to preserve trust
Govt, industry must work together to manage debt
FINANCE minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said there is a need for governments and the industry to work together to manage debt at both national and local levels, ensuring that future generations are not burdened with unsustainable debt.
Jubilant Bhartia group picks 40% in Coca-cola bottling arm
JUBILANT BHARTIA GROUP, a conglomerate of diverse businesses spanning from pharma to quick service restaurant (QSR), has announced to acquire 40% stake in Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings, the parent company of the largest Coca-Cola bottler in India, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages.
Ex-Korean def minister in detention tried to kill himself
SOUTH Korea's previous defence minister was stopped from attempting suicide while in detention over last week's martial law declaration, officials said on Wednesday, as President Yoon Suk Yeol's office resisted a police attempt to search the compound.
New York gunman's manifesto had him railing about US healthcare system
THE man charged with brazenly gunning down a top health insurance CEO in New York, carried a handwritten manifesto of grievances against the industry, police said on Tuesday, giving a possible motive for the first time.
Humanitarian aid to north Gaza blocked for last two months, says UN
HUMANITARIAN aid to north Gaza, where Israel launched a ground offensive on Oct 6, has largely been blocked for the past 66 days, the United Nations said on Tuesday.
Minister Haqqani killed in suicide attack
The Afghan minister for refugees was killed on Wednesday in a suicide bombing at the ministry's offices in the capital Kabul, government sources said, blaming the Islamic State group for the attack which has not been claimed.
Trump mocks Trudeau as Guv of 51st state of US
US President-elect Donald Trump took a jab at Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the social media platform Truth Social, describing him as the \"Governor of Canada\".
Durbar move will be restored in J&K: Omar
JAMMU and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the disbanded Durbar Move will be restored.
Car collides with Raj CM convoy in Jaipur, 1 dead
AN assistant sub inspector of traffic police died and six others, including four policemen, were injured in a road accident involving Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma's convoy in Jaipur on Wednesday.
Pitch for Muslim among 2 Dy CMs if INDIA bloc wins
IT appears that all is not well within INDIA bloc partners in Bihar as AICC general secretary and party's co-in-charge Shahnawaz Alam on Wednesday said his party would like to have two deputy chief ministers, including a Muslim, if the coalition formed the next government in the state.
₹2.8K cr aid to Gujarat, yet it faces malnutrition
DESPITE the Centre allocating ₹2,879.3 crore under Poshan Abhiyaan over the past three years, malnutrition and health challenges persist in Gujarat.
Constitution at Ambedkar statue vandalised, Maha violence erupts
PROHIBITORY orders were imposed in Maharashtra's Parbhani on Wednesday as violent protests rocked the city over the vandalising of a replica of the Indian Constitution, officials said.
Fadnavis in Delhi to sort out Maha knot on berths
Cabinet expansion may take place by Dec 14 before session starts
BNP holds ‘long march’ against B’desh mission ‘breach’ in Agartala
BANGLADESH Nationalist Party took out a Dhaka-Agartala ‘long march’ on Wednesday against the recent \"breach of premises\" of the Bangladesh mission in Agartala.
Act of generosity: Body of 2-day-old baby donated in Dehradun hospital
THE family of a two-and-a-half-day-old baby donated her body for medical study at Doon Hospital in Dehradun, making her the youngest donor in the country.
Tharoor tears into 'ill thought-out' disaster management bill in LS
URGING the Centre to withdraw the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday said that it would bring greater centralisation of power in the hands of Centre.
No-trust notice against Chair sparks Upper House uproar
RAJYA Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Wednesday without transacting any business amid uproar by treasury and opposition benches over the no-trust notice against the House Chairman and the George Soros issue.
Tharoor tears into 'ill thought-out' disaster management bill in LS
URGING the Centre to withdraw the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday said that it would bring greater centralisation of power in the hands of the Centre.
26/11 attacker among 65 of 178 wanted fugitives taking shelter in US: Govt
EVERY third fugitive wanted by Indian agencies is taking shelter in the United States, making it a safe haven for criminals and terrorists, the Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) has told the Lok Sabha.
India cuts malaria burden by 69% in 6 yrs: WHO
Declining numbers
Rlys bill okayed, Vaishnaw says won't lead to privatisation
THE Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to amend Railway laws with the Centre insisting that it will not lead to the national carrier's privatisation.
PAWN TO QUEEN: A CALL TO EMPOWER ASHA WORKERS
HE ASHA or accredited social health activist programme in India is one of the most celebrated community health worker schemes in the world.
THE SPECTRE OF FUNDAMENTALISM RISES OVER SYRIA
The Assad family held together Syria's disparate communities with a secular government. That body politic will fray. India needs to keep an eye on the possibility of growing radicalisation
B'luru suicide victim's kin seek action against harassers
Bengaluru/Samastipur/Aunpur: The family of the 24-year-old techie who allegedly died by suicide in Bengaluru has demanded justice for him and strict action against his harassers, so that his \"soul can rest in peace\".
3K shops down shutters, seek rollback of 18% GST
MEMBERS of the Tamil Nadu Vanigar Sangangalin Peramaippu (Tamil Nadu Traders' Federation) and Villupuram Chamber of Commerce staged a protest on Wednesday, demanding withdrawal of the 18% GST imposed by the central government on shop rentals.
Very heavy rains expected in four TN delta districts today
THE Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) on Wednesday said that parts of delta districts will likely receive heavy to very heavy rainfall on Thursday.