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AI boost, labour law clarity on IT sector's mind ahead of elections
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AI boost, labour law clarity on IT sector's mind ahead of elections

The Indian information technology (IT) sector is expecting a stronger push towards making India a global artificial intelligence (AI) powerhouse from the government that will take office after the ongoing general elections.

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April 25, 2024
Tumkur looks to weave a new story
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Tumkur looks to weave a new story

In the bustling city of Tumkur in Karnataka, where the sounds of a vibrant textile industry once echoed through the streets, a sombre mood prevails in the air.

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April 25, 2024
Noida, Ghaziabad sit on opposite sides of the fence
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Noida, Ghaziabad sit on opposite sides of the fence

The poll heat is rising in tandem with the daily temperature.

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April 25, 2024
Tiles cementing mkt in marble heartland
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Tiles cementing mkt in marble heartland

Kishangarh stone traders push for GST rate cut, incentives

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April 25, 2024
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Chavan looks to bolster to BJP's Nanded prospects

It is quite unusual that both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah hold public rallies in the same constituency.

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April 25, 2024
Cong's 'dangerous intentions' visible: PM
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Cong's 'dangerous intentions' visible: PM

PM lying since election slipping away from BJP's grasp, says Rahul Gandhi

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April 25, 2024
BJP hopes to open Kerala account with Suresh Gopi
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BJP hopes to open Kerala account with Suresh Gopi

Draped in crisp white mundu and veshti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Guruvayur's Sreekrishna Temple in Kerala's Thrissur district in January this year.

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April 25, 2024
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Kerala accounts for nearly 75% registered NRI voters

Around three of every four overseas Indians, who have registered to vote, are from Kerala.

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April 25, 2024
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Loan to Vi: Banks to check repayment schedule first

Telco needs to raise about ₹25,000 crore through loans

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April 25, 2024
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Centre not seeking changes in SC's spectrum auction ruling

The government has not asked the Supreme Court (SC) to amend its 2012 judgment on 2G spectrum allotment, said highly placed sources on Wednesday.

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April 25, 2024
For now, Tesla to build cars at existing factories
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For now, Tesla to build cars at existing factories

Tesla said on Tuesday that it will use its existing factories to build new and more affordable vehicles as early as late this year.

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April 25, 2024
SC's whip in Patanjali case a wake-up call for FMCG sector
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SC's whip in Patanjali case a wake-up call for FMCG sector

With the Supreme Court cracking down on Patanjali over misleading advertisements, the advertisement industry is concerned.

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April 25, 2024
LTI Mindtree misses revenue, profit estimates
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LTI Mindtree misses revenue, profit estimates

IT services major LTIMindtree reported a net profit of ₹1,100 crore for the fourth quarter of financial year 2023-24 (FY24), down 1.2 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) from ₹1,141 crore in the same quarter last financial year.

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April 25, 2024
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India Inc to tap pvt credit for new projects: PwC

Private credit is fast emerging as a major source of finance for projects in India as several entrepreneurs are looking for short-term debt to bridge the funding gap due to difference in pricing for equity dilution, top officials at PwC India said.

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April 25, 2024
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Silver price rally: HZL to enter into value-adds

Earlier this month, Hindustan Zinc (HZL) announced its rise to become the world's thirdlargest producer of silver.

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April 25, 2024
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HUL Q4 net profit slips 1.6%; demand pickup expected

Hindustan Unilever (HUL), India's largest fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company, on Wednesday reported a slight dip in its consolidated net profit (attributable to the owners of the company) for the March quarter of 2023-24.

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April 25, 2024
Kotak Mahindra Bank faces RBI curbs over IT concerns
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Kotak Mahindra Bank faces RBI curbs over IT concerns

CANNOT ADD NEW CUSTOMERS ONLINE OR ISSUE FRESH CREDIT CARDS

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April 25, 2024
Army becoming self-reliant in weapon production: Pande
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Army becoming self-reliant in weapon production: Pande

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Manoj Pande on Tuesday stated that the Indian Army is changing from being a buyer of weapons to becoming a partner of Indian industry in development and production.

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April 24, 2024
India bore climate change brunt in '23
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India bore climate change brunt in '23

Asia remained world's most disaster-prone region from weather and water-related hazards last year: WMO

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April 24, 2024
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Review portfolio holdings before choosing a credit risk fund

Only investors with high risk appetite should opt for them; limit allocation to 5-10%

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April 24, 2024
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Strong signal for telecom sector after successful Vi FPO

The success of the massive Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL) follow-on public offering (FPO), which raised ₹18,000 crore, coupled with a subscription of fresh equity worth ₹2,075 crore by an Aditya Birla group company, has triggered some optimism for the telecom sector.

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April 24, 2024
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MFs offload PSB stocks, bet big on private banks

Pulled out ₹2,500 crore in March from state-owned lenders

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April 24, 2024
Adani stocks now have prominent investor base
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Adani stocks now have prominent investor base

Sebi questions global funds on Adani 'stocks manipulation'

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April 24, 2024
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Jane Street saga echoes another warning for retail option traders

A 'secret' strategy used by US-based hedge fund Jane Street helped it earn over $1 billion last year in options At the losing end for most of these trades were Indian retail investors.

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April 24, 2024
Cong wanted to give SC, ST quota to Muslims: PM
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Cong wanted to give SC, ST quota to Muslims: PM

Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Tuesday Modi on said the Congress had designs to provide reservations to Muslims from the quotas earmarked for the Scheduled Castes (SCS) and Scheduled Tribes (STS), and reiterated that the Opposition party has hatched a \"deep conspiracy\" to \"X-ray\" and snatch people's wealth and distribute it among a \"select\" group.

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April 24, 2024
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Firms must repair worn-out products, rule EU lawmakers

The European Parliament approved rules on Tuesday to give consumers the right to have worn-out products like washing machines and smartphones repaired by producers, to cut waste and make goods last longer.

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April 24, 2024
Over 200 quakes shake Taiwan; no impact on operations, says TSMC
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Over 200 quakes shake Taiwan; no impact on operations, says TSMC

Taiwan's quake-hit eastern county of Hualien was rattled by more than 200 aftershocks late on Monday and early on Tuesday, but only minor damage was reported and no casualties and major chipmaker TSMC said it saw no impact on operations.

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April 24, 2024
Columbia, Yale get tough on pro-Palestinian protesters, arrest dozens
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Columbia, Yale get tough on pro-Palestinian protesters, arrest dozens

For the students, it was the ultimate betrayal: Their university had called in the cops to arrest them for what they believed was a righteous protest on campus.

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April 24, 2024
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China turns up the heat on cross-border investments in local government debt

Chinese regulators are inspecting the use of a cross-border mechanism to invest in debt-laden local governments' offshore bonds, two sources said, indicating a ramping up of efforts to contain financial risks in a loosely regulated part of the market.

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April 24, 2024
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China illegally acquires banned Nvidia AI chips

Firm says tenders specify products that were exported, available before ban

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April 24, 2024