Centre extends this scheme by another 5 years, 81 crore Indians will benefit
The government will spend a total of ₹ 11.80 lakh crores over next five years, Union minister Anurag Thakur announced. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesAwards Season Calendar 2023-2024: Key Dates, Voting Schedule for Oscars, Grammys, Golden Globe, Others
Dates of nomination, and voting schedule for Oscars, Grammys, Golden Globe, and other awards have been announced. Check the key dates. Key Points
Economic Times8 killed in cracker unit blast in Tamil Nadu
Krishnagiri (TN): Eight persons, three of them women, were killed in a blast at a cracker unit in Tamil Nadu’s Krishnagiri district on Saturday. PM Narendra Modi announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to kin of the deceased. PTI Key Points
The Tribune IndiaGeneral Motors, Samsung to build $3 billion EV battery plant in US
The project is GM's fourth joint venture battery cell factory. It has announced three others with South Korea's LG Energy Solution. Key Points
mintEx-ShareChat employee says she is mentally exhausted after applying to numerous jobs in last 2 months
ShareChat announced large-scale layoffs in January this year. An ex-ShareChat employee took to LinkedIn and said that she is mentally exhausted after applying to numerous jobs. Key Points
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BJP announces ‘Savarkar Gaurav Yatra’ from March 30
After its announcement, the BJP did not spend more than a day to ready its plan. State president Chandrashekhar Bawankule announced the schedule on Tuesday, claiming that at least 10 million people would participate in the Yatra, which will be held in at least two key towns of every constituency. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesEmployer rating website Glassdoor cuts 15 per cent jobs, pauses hiring
Glassdoor CEO announced cutting of jobs through a memo. The company announced that it is cutting 15 per cent of the total workforce due to a shift in the macroeconomic environment. Key Points
India TodayMeta fires another 10,000 employees, CEO Zuckerberg says new hiring will resume after layoffs complete
Meta has announced another round of layoffs in 2023. The company is firing 10,000 more employees after removing 12,000 people earlier this year. Key Points
India TodayJ&K police announces rewards upto Rs 12.5 lakh for info on militants, inciting activities in masjids & col
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have announced cash rewards of Rs 1 lakh to Rs 12.5 lakh for individuals who provide information and intelligence on trans-border tunnels, drones, narcotics, militants, people talking to Pakistan-based handlers, separatists in jail, and activities in masjids, madrasas, and colleges. The highest reward is for specific information about the presence of militants, resulting in successful operations leading to arrest or combat. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia's capex cycle isn't on a durable mode yet: Report
The pace of new investment projects announced in India slowed in Q2 2023, with the Centre for Monitoring the Indian Economys data showing it decreased to around Rs 6 trillion from Rs 12.2 trillion in Q1. Nomura analysts Sonal Varma and Aurodeep Nandi noted that quarterly fluctuations aside, new investments remained low by historic standards. Key Points
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AIBE 17 result expected soon, know where, how to check
These results will be announced on allindiabarexamination.com and barcouncilofindia.org. Key Points
Hindustan TimesDelhi Air Pollution: Primary schools to stay closed till Nov 10; seniors to study online
Observing the worsening situation of Delhi's air quality, the state government on Sunday announced that primary schools will stay shut till November 10. Students from grades 6-12 may shift their classes online. Key Points
Economic TimesCongress announces 43 more candidates for Rajasthan polls
The party has so far announced 76 candidates for the Rajasthan polls. The first list of 33 candidates was released on Saturday. Key Points
Economic TimesIndian Idol 13 winner Rishi Singh takes home Rs 25 lakh, Debosmita Roy first runner-up
Indian Idol 13 winner's trophy was lifted by Ayodhya boy Rishi Singh. The Class 12th student says he broke down after he heard the news. Key Points
The Indian ExpressMaharashtra budget: Financial aid for girls, cash for farmers. Top points
Maharashtra Budget 2023: Deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced ₹6000 annual cash benefit to 1.15 crore farmers on the lines of PM Kisan Yojana. The state will bear the burden of ₹6900 crore a year for the scheme. Key Points
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Bharat Electronics shares jump over 7% in intraday trade. Here’s why
Bharat Electronics Limited shares jumped sharply on Friday after the company announced recent orders received from the defense ministry. Here is all you need to know. Key Points
India TodayDeepak Shenoy on ONDC effect on Zomato & also what caused the U-turn in market sentiment
Indian earnings are back on track with 15% median earnings growth for the Nifty companies having been announced. Coming to whether ONDC will badly impact Zomato, Shenoy says Blinkit is a bigger problem for Zomato compared to what ONDC will do on the food side of the business. The 10 minute delivery is not a greatly successful model for India right now. Key Points
Economic TimesLayoffs in 2023: Google, Microsoft, Salesforce and more fire thousands of employees in last 2 months
In the past two months, 567 layoffs were announced across big tech, startups and unicorn tech companies. The latest layoff spree impacted more than 150,000 IT employees around the globe. Key Points
India TodayGujarat budget: From Fintech hub to sports complexes, 10 big announcement
Finance minister Kanubhai Desai on Friday announced the state's first budget since the recently concluded assembly election. The major announcements also included some of the promises that the BJP made in its election manifesto before the 2022 election. Key Points
Hindustan TimesVodafone Idea seeks shareholder approval for ₹20,000 crore fundraise
In a bid to shore up its finances, Vodafone Idea (VIL) held an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on April 2, seeking shareholder approval to raise a staggering ₹20,000 crore through issuing new securities. The outcome of the vote is yet to be announced. Key Points
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Lok Sabha election 2024 phase 2 date: Here are state-wise and constituency-wise full list and key details
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for Lok Sabha elections 2024. The second phase of voting is on April 26th, with results expected on June 4th. Covering 89 seats, it marks a crucial phase in the electoral process. With nearly 970 million eligible voters and ambitious targets set by the BJP, these elections will shape Indian politics. Stay tuned for updates. Key Points
Economic TimesHDFC launches new credit cards
HDFC Bank has announced expansion of its SME Payment Solutions with the launch of business range of credit cards for business owners and entrepreneurs.... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaIND vs ENG Test series: India squad announced for final 3 tests against England; check who's in
IND vs ENG Test series: India squad announced for final 3 tests against England. Find out who's in. Key Points
mintJustin Timberlake adds new Chicago dates to 2024 Forget Tomorrow World Tour
Earlier last month, Justin Timberlake announced he would embark on 'The Forget Tomorrow World Tour' beginning this spring. He first revealed his tour plans on 'The Tonight Show' with Jimmy Fallon. Now, he has added new shows to the tour. Key Points
Economic TimesNBCC rallies over 100% in just 1 month. Is there more upside left?
National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) shares surged 47% following the government's push for affordable housing in the interim Budget. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans to build 2 crore more houses for the rural poor and a scheme to help the middle class buy or build their own houses. This announcement has boosted optimism in the real estate and allied sectors. NBCC has already been experiencing positive momentum and the government's emphasis on capex further supported the stock. Key Points
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Budget 2024: When Suniel Shetty raised concern about tomato prices
The budget for 2024 will be announced on Thursday. Ahead of that, here’s looking back at when actor Suniel opened up about the effects of inflation. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesPFC ties up with NEDO
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has announced a strategic tie-up with Japan-based New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organisation to realise... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaJoe Jonas-Sophie Turner to Himanshi -Asim, celebrities who called it quits this year
Celebrities had a happy year in 2023 in general, as there were hit films and weddings. However, this year, several stars announced their breakups or divorces. Key Points
Hindustan TimesAmazon announces new cloud AI chip as Microsoft rivalry intensifies
Amazon.com (AMZN.O) on Tuesday announced a new artificial intelligence chip for its cloud computing service as competition with Microsoft (MSFT.O) to dominate the market for artificial intelligence heats up. Key Points
ReutersPercy Jackson star Logan Lerman is engaged to Ana Corrigan
Percy Jackson star Logan Lerman and longtime girlfriend, Ana Corrigan are engaged. Ana announced their engagement on social media platform 'Instagram.' The couple have received love from their closed ones. Key Points
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EC seizes drugs, cash, liquor worth over Rs 1,760 crore in five poll-bound states
The poll panel said the seizures made since the polls were announced on 9 Oct are over 7 times greater (Rs 239.15 crore) than those made in the previous assembly election in 2018. Key Points
ThePrintDrake announces third album in the Scary Hours series- Scary Hours 3
It seems Drake is on a roll this year! The singer just announced the arrival of the third installment in the Scary Hours series. Get to know more below. Key Points
Hindustan TimesTata Motors to hike prices of its passenger vehicles by an average 0.6% from 17 July
Tata Motors had announced price hikes of 1.2% in January and 0.6% in April, citing increased input costs and regulatory changes, respectively. Key Points
ThePrintEx-Pfizer employee charged with insider trading on COVID drug trial
A former employee of Pfizer Inc. was arrested on insider trading charges on Thursday for allegedly trading the drugmaker's stock before it announced positive results from clinical trials of its COVID antiviral drug Paxlovid, federal prosecutors said. Key Points
ReutersAccenture announces USD 3 billion AI investment, aims to double AI talent to 80,000 professionals
IT firm Accenture has announced USD 3 billion investment in the AI space. The company also plans to double AI professionals to 80,000 people. The company had announced laying off 19,000 people in March this year. Key Points
India Today
Spurious liquor deaths in Tamil Nadu | CM Stalin orders CB-CID probe; SP, Deputy SPs suspended
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced the transfer of probe into the illicit liquor deaths in Tamil Nadu to the Crime Branch-CID. Key Points
The HinduAfternoon brief: Australia revamping immigration for faster skilled worker entry
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesAirport strikes lead to cancellations in Berlin, Hamburg
In Berlin, all 220 departures and 70 out of 240 incoming flights were canceled, German news agency dpa reported. Due to a walkout announced at short notice by trade union ver.di, the airport in Hamburg announced in the early morning that 50 of 160 departures had been canceled. Key Points
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