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Vedanta readies 30K-cr war chest to pursue further deleveraging, growth

Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Ltd has prepared a war chest of Rs 30,000 crore with recent funds raised through a qualified institutional placement (QIP), offer for sale (OFS) and dividend to pursue further deleveraging and growth, sources said.

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August 27, 2024
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Tata Group to hire 4K women from U’khand at TN, K’taka plants

Tata Group will give jobs to 4,000 from Uttarakhand at its plants in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

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August 27, 2024
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Is the cement sector headed for a crisis?

Typically, the summer season is favourable for the cement industry, with increased demand from housing construction and infrastructure projects.

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August 27, 2024
GDP growth to decline to 7.1% for June qtr: SBI economists
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GDP growth to decline to 7.1% for June qtr: SBI economists

As per our Nowcasting Model', the forecasted GDP growth for Q1 FY25 would be 7.0-7.1%, and GVA is at 6.76.8% with a down-

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August 27, 2024
GST taxpayers without valid bank a/c to be barred from filing GSTR-1 from Sep 1
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GST taxpayers without valid bank a/c to be barred from filing GSTR-1 from Sep 1

GST taxpayers who do not furnish bank account details to GST authorities will be barred from filing outward supply return GSTR-1 from September 1, GST Network (GSTN) has said in an advisory.

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August 27, 2024
RBI to launch ULI for smooth flow of credit
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RBI to launch ULI for smooth flow of credit

Buoyed by the success of digitalisation of financial services, the Reserve Bank will be launching Unified Lending Interface (ULI), a platform to ensure frictionless flow of credit, especially for smaller and rural borrowers.

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August 27, 2024
India adds record 15 GW solar capacity in Jan-Jun: Report
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India adds record 15 GW solar capacity in Jan-Jun: Report

As of June 2024, India's cumulative installed solar capacity stood at 87.2 GW

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August 27, 2024
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Gilts end in green; US yields fall as Fed Powell signals rate cuts

Government bond prices ended higher on Monday due to a fall in US Treasury yields following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's comments that it was time to ease interest rates, dealers said.

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August 27, 2024
Mkts extend winning run on US Fed rate cut hopes
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Mkts extend winning run on US Fed rate cut hopes

INTENSE BUYING | Sensex rises by 612 pts, Nifty crosses 25,000

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August 27, 2024
Sebi issues notice to Paytm on ESOPs given to CEO Sharma
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Sebi issues notice to Paytm on ESOPs given to CEO Sharma

Firm says no new SEBI notice, disclosure already made

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August 27, 2024
Modi stole focus from Badlapur
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Modi stole focus from Badlapur

LAKHPATI DIDI | The participation of two and a half lakh women exceeded the administration's expected crowd of a lakh women

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August 27, 2024
Janmashtami celebrated
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Janmashtami celebrated

The Sri Sri Radha Madangopal Temple of ISKCON in Nashik came alive with devotion and festivity as the city celebrated the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami.

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August 27, 2024
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Jayakwadi Dam is filled upto 41.44% of capacity

The Jayakwadi dam has filled up to 41.44% now due to the heavy rainfall in the Nathsagar catchment and surrounding areas.

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August 27, 2024
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Transporters warn abandoning trucks

Many vehicles have been stuck due to ongoing agitation on the Maharashtra-Gujarat State Highway over the last few days.

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August 27, 2024
Residents pass through sewage
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Residents pass through sewage

Residents of Bhimnagar, Bhavsinghpura, face severe inconvenience as the drainage line in this area is frequently choked up. The sewage water often flows on the road and the residents have to pass through the dirty water.

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August 27, 2024
BJP and Shiv Sena (UBT) clash
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BJP and Shiv Sena (UBT) clash

STREET BATTLE | The BJP staged a protest against Thackeray at a Jalna hotel

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August 27, 2024
Heavy rainfall cause flooding in Nashik
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Heavy rainfall cause flooding in Nashik

Due to heavy rains for the last two to three days in various parts of the district, including Nashik city, rivers and canals are seen overflowing.

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August 27, 2024
PBG distributes over lk helmets
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PBG distributes over lk helmets

To promote road safety and responsible driving among bike riders in Pune, the Punit Balan Group (PBG) organised a four-day helmet distribution and traffic awareness campaign from Aug 21 to 24.

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August 27, 2024
HC restrains eatery's 'Burger King' name
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HC restrains eatery's 'Burger King' name

In an interim order, the Bombay High Court on Monday restrained a Punebased eatery from using the name \"Burger King\" till Sep 6 while hearing a plea by U.S.based fast-food giant Burger King Corporation (BKC), which accused the former of trademark infringement.

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August 27, 2024
Name Pune Int'l Airport after Tukaram Maharaj: MP Mohol
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Name Pune Int'l Airport after Tukaram Maharaj: MP Mohol

Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol took to X (formerly Twitter) late on Sunday to announce that he met Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, demanding that Pune International Airport be named after Sant Tukaram Maharaj.

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August 27, 2024
BJP's Mulik slams NCP's Tingre
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BJP's Mulik slams NCP's Tingre

FISSURES IN MAHAYUTI | The controversy erupted over the absence of Eknath Shinde's and Devendra Fadnavis's pictures from the posters put up by NCP

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August 27, 2024
NCP (SP) demands Fadnavis's resignation over attack on cop
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NCP (SP) demands Fadnavis's resignation over attack on cop

PUNE In the wake of the attack on a policeman with a sickle (koyta) in Pune, the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar faction) staged a protest on Monday, demanding the resignation of Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who is also the state's home minister, claiming that the law and order situation in the city has deteriorated.

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August 27, 2024
BARTI students celebrate as govt grants 100% scholarships
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BARTI students celebrate as govt grants 100% scholarships

PUNE 1 For the last two and a half years, PhD students have been struggling for fellowships at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Research and Training Institute (BARTI).

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August 27, 2024
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CIDCO sale for homes, shops in Navi Mumbai

Housing The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) has announced the sale of 100 shops in the Bamandongri Complex, with online registration opening on 30 August.

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August 27, 2024
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MahaRERA training for new website

The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) will conduct classroom and virtual training for all real estate stakeholders to facilitate familiarity, easy navigation and user-friendliness of MahaRERA complaint and regulatory integrated technology implementation (MahaCRITI).

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August 27, 2024
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13 booked for ₹200cr MHADA redvpt fraud in Thane

The Chitalsar police have booked 13 persons from a real estate firm for its involvement in irregularities concerning the redevelopment of buildings on MHADA land between 2014 and 2019.

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August 27, 2024
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NHRC probe in man's illegal house arrest

The National Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has ordered the Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar (MBVV) police to conduct detailed investigations into the allegations levelled by Mira Road resident Rajendra Goyal against Deputy Commissioner of Police Amit Kale for harassment and keeping him under house arrest for five days without any valid reasons.

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August 27, 2024
Bizman's murder unveils fin-feud
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Bizman's murder unveils fin-feud

Sumit Jain and Aamir Khanzade, both estate agents, went missing; Jain found dead

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August 27, 2024
Car with Indian Army sticker hits two in Navi Mumbai
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Car with Indian Army sticker hits two in Navi Mumbai

Vehicle was occupied by MBA student from Belapur and her male friend; police say girl’s father is in the Indian Navy

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August 27, 2024
Illegal Parsik Hill excavation for school sparks outrage
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Illegal Parsik Hill excavation for school sparks outrage

In a brazen violation of environmental norms, the landslide-prone base of Parsik Hill in Belapur, Navi Mumbai, is being excavated for a school project with heavy machinery.

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August 27, 2024