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Maliwal case: AAP, BJP spar; Congress distances itself
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Maliwal case: AAP, BJP spar; Congress distances itself

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal's allegations accusing Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar of assaulting her have hurt the Delhi CM's election Lok Sabha election campaign at a crucial juncture.

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May 18, 2024
Desawari paan: Of fragrance, flavour & forgotten farmers
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Desawari paan: Of fragrance, flavour & forgotten farmers

In the heart of the Bundelkhand region, the unique flavour and fragrance of the Desawari variety of paan, or betel leaves, once filled the air.

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May 18, 2024
Mumbai North demands better connectivity
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Mumbai North demands better connectivity

Residents in Mumbai North acknowledge improvement in local train service, such as the introduction of air conditioned trains, metro service, and digitisation in the past few years.

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May 18, 2024
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Mumbai MSMEs clamour for govt support

A local apparel manufacturer notes a conspicuous absence in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's usual salutations \"Modiji typically addresses his speeches to 'mere pyare desh vasiyo' and 'yuva bharat' ('my dear citizens' and 'young India') but it's seldom that you hear 'mere pyare vyapario' ('my dear traders').

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May 18, 2024
EAR TO THE GROUND In Singur, Lakshmir Bhandar in the spotlight
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EAR TO THE GROUND In Singur, Lakshmir Bhandar in the spotlight

Water seeps into Sunita Malik's house in Singur every time it rains.

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May 18, 2024
5G rollout in 6 months, 4G remains priority: ViCEO
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5G rollout in 6 months, 4G remains priority: ViCEO

Vodafone Idea (Vi) expects to start rolling out 5G coverage within six months and is in talks with vendors, CEO Akshaya Moondra said on Friday.

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May 18, 2024
From Zerodha to Cars24, 10 unicorns to hop on ONDC
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From Zerodha to Cars24, 10 unicorns to hop on ONDC

ONDC in 'serious discussions' with Amazon, Flipkart to join the network

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May 18, 2024
Paint companies start slashing prices
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Paint companies start slashing prices

Say they are not worried about competition hotting up yet

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May 18, 2024
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JSW Steel Q4 profit plunges 64.5% as revenues take a hit

JSW Steel has posted a 64.5 per cent decline in its net profit to ₹1,299 crore for the March quarter, impacted by lower revenues, and one-time tax costs.

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May 18, 2024
Prafulla Dhariwal: From Pune prodigy to brain behind GPT-40
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Prafulla Dhariwal: From Pune prodigy to brain behind GPT-40

In 2013, Pune-boy Prafulla Dhariwal scored a total of 295 marks in physics, chemistry, and mathematics (PCM) in Class XII.

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May 18, 2024
'New govt should get more capital for private sector'
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'New govt should get more capital for private sector'

One of the major things the new government (after June) should focus on is getting more capital for private players, RAJIV MEMANI, chairperson of EY India, told Raghav Aggarwal on the sidelines of the Confederation of Indian Industry Annual Business Summit 2024.

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May 18, 2024
Ola in talks with Kaynes to make chips for its EVs
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Ola in talks with Kaynes to make chips for its EVs

Ola co-founder Bhavish Aggarwal is in talks with Mysuru-based Kaynes Semicon, which is setting up an outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing (OSAT) unit in Sanand in Gujarat, for the manufacturing of chips for its electric vehicles based on its own design.

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May 18, 2024
Godfrey Phillips valuation sees exit of 700-1,000 cr
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Godfrey Phillips valuation sees exit of 700-1,000 cr

Godfrey Phillips India (GPI), the owner of the convenience store chain 24Seven, expects a valuation ranging from 700 crore to 1,000 crore for its exit from the business.

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May 18, 2024
Azim Premji stresses firms' social responsibilities
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Azim Premji stresses firms' social responsibilities

Speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Annual Business Summit 2024 in Delhi on Friday, Wipro founder Azim Premji said: \"Today's companies in India must be looked at from beyond the frameworks we've set for ourselves.

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May 18, 2024
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HC sets aside order directing SpiceJet to pay ₹270 crore to Kalanithi Maran

The Delhi High Court on Friday overturned an order of a single-judge bench, which had upheld an arbitration panel's direction asking SpiceJet to refund over 270 crore to its former promoter Kalanithi Maran.

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May 18, 2024
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Election jitters drive FPI selloff to $3.5bn

This will be the highest pullout in 16 months if selling pressure persists

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May 18, 2024
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EV policy to be open to all firms

The Centre plans to allow all companies, including existing automakers, to make greenfield investment commitments under the recently announced electric vehicle (EV) policy, a senior government official said on Friday.

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May 18, 2024
FM: India must up its share in global manufacturing
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FM: India must up its share in global manufacturing

Says private sector a partner in developing India

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May 18, 2024
PSBS classify RInfra's SPV as NPA
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PSBS classify RInfra's SPV as NPA

Several large public-sector banks (PSBS) classified loans to HK Toll Road, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) of Anil Ambani-run Reliance Infrastructure (RInfra), as nonperforming during the January-March quarter, according to sources in some of the big PSBs.

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May 18, 2024
Cement stocks may remain tepid in near term
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Cement stocks may remain tepid in near term

Likely weak demand over the next few months as the monsoon season gathers pace, coupled with no price hikes, may keep cement stocks tepid in the near term, believe analysts. As a strategy, however, they suggest investors accumulate related stocks on dips, encashing benefits of a rebound in the second half of the current financial year.

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May 17, 2024
No poll jitters for MF scheme launches
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No poll jitters for MF scheme launches

Fund houses to provide better entry points after June 4

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May 17, 2024
Scramble for ERP licence as doubts linger on mkt size
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Scramble for ERP licence as doubts linger on mkt size

About a dozen players dive into the fray

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May 17, 2024
Sunil Chhetri, Indian football's brightest star, to hang up his boots
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Sunil Chhetri, Indian football's brightest star, to hang up his boots

World Cup qualifier against Kuwait on June 6 will be his last game

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May 17, 2024
WATERED DOWN
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WATERED DOWN

As Bengaluru segues from a parched summer to torrential rains, citizen groups and authorities evaluate the city's future as India's IT capital

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May 17, 2024
SUV sales drive M&M profit to beat estimates
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SUV sales drive M&M profit to beat estimates

Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) has reported a 4 per cent jump in consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter of the 2023-24, riding on a 9 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth in revenue to ₹35,452 crore.

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May 17, 2024
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Vi Q4 loss rings louder on higher finance cost

Arpu, revenue rise marginally; telco sees 4G subscriber base grow

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May 17, 2024
Regulatory fee or unjust enrichment?
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Regulatory fee or unjust enrichment?

Regulators are empowered to levy fees for services rendered, not to impose tax-like levies to create surpluses for themselves

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May 17, 2024
Netflix nears deal for NFL games, extending focus on sports events
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Netflix nears deal for NFL games, extending focus on sports events

Netflix Inc will air two National Football League games this Christmas Day, in the streaming TV giant's latest push into live events.

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May 17, 2024
Xi, Putin call for political solution’ to Ukraine war
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Xi, Putin call for political solution’ to Ukraine war

Both leaders warned of growing nuclear tensions between rival powers

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May 17, 2024
No exception made in granting interim bail to Kejriwal: SC to ED
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No exception made in granting interim bail to Kejriwal: SC to ED

AAP chief refused to comment on Maliwal as police record latter's statement

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May 17, 2024