Govt is wasting taxpayers' money subsidising EVs: Bajaj
The New Indian Express|July 07, 2024
THE highly-outspoken Rajiv Bajaj, the chief executive of Bajaj Auto, was at his best free and frank talk, that too, in the presence of the Union transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari, this Friday at his Akurdi plant near Pune.
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Govt is wasting taxpayers' money subsidising EVs: Bajaj

The occasion was to mark another world first from the world's most profitable twowheeler maker -a motorbike fired by the greener compressed natural gas (CNG).

"Where is the EV (electric vehicles) party that you are telling me that I was late to join or where is the electric bus that I have missed," was his curt response to a query from a reporter.

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Sitharaman Urges PSBs To Enhance Deposit Growth

THE slow growth in bank deposits again came up for discussion as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman raised the issue with the chief of public sector banks (PSBS) during a review meeting in New Delhi on Monday. During the meeting, she emphasized the importance of boosting their deposit growth.

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Kolkata Story-Black Rakhis, Ribbons
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Kolkata Story-Black Rakhis, Ribbons

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August 20, 2024
Israel Okay With Truce Plan, Blinken Seeks Hamas Nod
The New Indian Express

Israel Okay With Truce Plan, Blinken Seeks Hamas Nod

Secretary of State holds talks with Netanyahu to tamp down tension

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August 20, 2024
Mbappe goalless as Real hold Mallorca 1-1
The New Indian Express

Mbappe goalless as Real hold Mallorca 1-1

DEFENDING champion Real Madrid couldn't manage more than a 1-1 draw at Mallorca in Kylian Mbappe's first Spanish league match.

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August 20, 2024
Buchi Babu a stepping stone for youngsters: Rahil Shah
The New Indian Express

Buchi Babu a stepping stone for youngsters: Rahil Shah

FORMER India captains like Sunil Gavaskar and GR Viswanath had always made it a point to play the Buchi Babu tournament organized by the TNCA in order to brush up their game before the domestic season began.

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August 20, 2024
Mission BGT on for determined Aussies before home summer
The New Indian Express

Mission BGT on for determined Aussies before home summer

IN a little over two weeks, some of India's leading red-ball cricketers, sans the big three of Jasprit Bumrah, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, will assemble in Bengaluru to play in the opening round of the Duleep Trophy.

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August 20, 2024
ONUS ON VINESH TO MAINTAIN WEIGHT: CAS
The New Indian Express

ONUS ON VINESH TO MAINTAIN WEIGHT: CAS

Arbitrator, while feeling consequences of missed second weigh-in is 'draconian', mentions that 'rules are clear'

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August 20, 2024
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HCL CFO Aggarwal quits, Shiv Walia to replace him

IN yet another top-level churn in the IT industry, HCLTech's chief financial officer (CFO) Prateek Aggarwal, who after serving in this role since 2018, has resigned to pursue opportunities outside the company. The tech company has appointed Shiv Walia as the CFO with effect from September 6, 2024.

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August 20, 2024
At $242 billion, India 12th largest holder of US treasuries in June
The New Indian Express

At $242 billion, India 12th largest holder of US treasuries in June

GIVEN the high yields that the US government debt has been offering since the interest rates there peaked to a multi-decadal high, the Reserve Bank has been ramping up its investments in the world's most sought-after public debt instrument.

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August 20, 2024
Ola Electric shares double in 6 sessions; analysts say valuation quite speculative
The New Indian Express

Ola Electric shares double in 6 sessions; analysts say valuation quite speculative

DESPITE reporting a big surge in quarterly losses last week, Ola Electric has nearly doubled investors' money in just 10 days or 6 trading sessions.

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August 20, 2024