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Aamir gets front-row seat in CJI's court

Actor was attending the special screening of Laapataa Ladies in SC

US RECESSION FEARS HYPED?

But any slowdown may have dampening effect on India, while bringing a silver lining for import bill and FPI inflows

Grasim to invest ₹4,553 cr in FY25

Company's revenue up 9%, profit down 23%

'Q-com continues to be our fastest-growing channel'

Honasa Consumer - the parent firm of D2C brands such as Mamaearth, The Derma Co, and BBlunt - on Friday reported a 62 per cent jump in its quarterly net profit on the back of increased sales and improving margins. In a telephonic interview, VARUN ALAGH, chairman and CEO, Honasa Consumer, discussed with Aryaman Gupta the firm's Q1 performance, festival season, challenges, and future plans. Edited excerpts:

Hasina must face criminal charges: B'desh Oppn

Bangladesh's main opposition party said the ousted prime minister, Sheikh Hasina (pictured), must face criminal charges in the country, and warned India risked damaging ties with its neighbor because it's sheltering the former leader.

How China built tech prowess: Chemistry classes and research labs

China's domination of electric cars, which is threatening to start a trade war, was born decades ago in university laboratories in Texas, when researchers discovered how to make batteries with minerals that were abundant and cheap.

Moscow declares federal level emergency in Kursk

Russia declared the situation in the Kursk region a \"federal level\" emergency and sent reinforcements there on Friday, four days after hundreds of Ukrainian troops poured over the border in what appeared to be Kyiv's biggest attack on Russian soil since the war began.

US, Qatar call for Gaza ceasefire talks on Aug 15

The US, Qatar and Egypt are calling for a new round of ceasefire talks on August 15, the latest attempt by the Biden administration to end the war in Gaza even as the region braces for an expected Iranian attack on Israel.

Committed to conducting polls in J&K at the earliest: CEC

Rajiv Kumar says elections won't be postponed on account of terror attacks

SC grants bail to Sisodia, says speedy trial denied

Former deputy CM of Delhi granted bail in both CBI and ED cases

'Rates to remain elevated for loans, bulk deposits'

With the quest for resources becoming intense, Bank of India is stepping up efforts to raise low-cost deposits through branch networks in semi-urban and rural areas. With the rising cost of funds, loan rates for highly rated companies will need a relook to protect margins, RAJNEESH KARNATAK, managing director and chief executive, tells Abhijit Lele in Mumbai. Edited excerpts:

Imports of pulses may dip in FY25 on good monsoon

Experts say imports likely to double in next 5 yrs if policies remain unchanged

'Look to resolve issues with deposit growth'

Says focused on creating personalised experience for customers

Analysts flag concerns over LIC’s VNB margin

Believe growth has not been satisfactory

Modi meets BJP MPs on SC/ST creamy layer issue

A delegation of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed concern over the Supreme Court's observation on identifying the creamy layer among the Scheduled Castes (SC) and the Schedule Tribes (ST).

Kerala, TN see fewer hospital admissions under Ayushman Bharat

Kerala and Tamil Nadu have witnessed a drop in authorised hospital admissions under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) in the last three financial years, even as other southern states saw a gradual growth in hospitalisations under the scheme, according to data presented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in the parliament.

11 Bills introduced, 3 passed as Budget session concludes

LS devoted 27 hrs and 19 minutes to discuss the Union Budget against the allotted 20 hrs

Centre forms panel to monitor situation on Indo-Bangla border

The Narendra Modi government on Friday constituted a high-level committee, headed by a top Border Security Force (BSF) official, to monitor the situation along the IndoBangladesh border in wake of the ongoing state of affairs in Dhaka, Union Home Minister Amit Shah (pictured) said.

A-I, Vistara get nod to integrate aircraft line maintenance ops

Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has approved integrating the aircraft line maintenance operations of Air India (A-I) and Vistara as the two airlines move close to their merger.

US lenders to Byju's file appeal in SC

Some overseas lenders to edtech startup Byju's have appealed to the Supreme Court (SC) opposing a verdict that had quashed insolvency proceedings against the embattled firm.

HCLTech unit to buy Zeenea for ₹218 cr

HCLSoftware, the software business division of Indian IT services giant HCLTech, said on Friday it is acquiring Zeenea, a Paris-based firm providing data catalog and governance solutions, for €24 million (around ₹218 crore).

Lemon Tree plans to list subsidiary to be debt-free

Lemon Tree Hotels, the largest midpriced hotel sector chain in India, plans to list its subsidiary Fleur Hotels to achieve its goal of becoming a debtfree company in six years.

Data centres turn to green energy amid power demand surge

A ChatGPT query needs nearly 10 times as much electricity to process as a Google Search, a study by Goldman Sachs report claims.

Tyre prices set to rise again in Q2 as raw material costs soar

Tyre manufacturers are grappling with unprecedented raw material costs as natural rubber prices touched a 13-year high in June 2024.

India may beat China in 2W mkt share in CY24

Projection based on both electric and ICE-powered vehicles

Cement players on growth path despite weak demand, pricing pressure

Ambuja reports lower volume growth in East, South; Shree Cement losing in North

Mkts end turbulent week with 1% gain

Decline in US employment claims spurs indices

Hybrids preferred choice, offer best of both worlds: Lamborghini exec

Customers are now preferring hybrid cars over electric cars, believing their performance won't drop, a senior executive of Italian super luxury carmaker Lamborghini said on Friday.

Big e-tail hiring boom coming this festival season

India's e-commerce industry is planning to hire in big numbers this festival season to cater to an estimated 35 per cent surge in sales.

Changes to banking laws have a consumer tilt

No proposal that would allow change in ownership pattern of PSBS