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Why is there a Bharat Bandh tomorrow? What is open, what is closed?

Why is there a Bharat Bandh tomorrow? What is open, what is closed?

Posted on: 20 Aug, 09:19 PM

The ‘Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti’ has called for a day-long Bharat Bandh (pan-India shutdown) on Wednesday. | Latest News India

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CBI grills suspects in junior doctor’s rape-murder, visits Kolkata hospital

CBI grills suspects in junior doctor’s rape-murder, visits Kolkata hospital

Posted on: 20 Aug, 09:19 PM

The Supreme Court, which has taken the case under its purview, has asked the Central Bureau of Investigation to file a status report in the case by August 22 | Kolkata News

Tags: #Supreme #case #report
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Democratic National Convention hotels in Chicago hit with bomb threats and 'anti-semitic’ statements: Report

Democratic National Convention hotels in Chicago hit with bomb threats and 'anti-semitic’ statements: Report

Posted on: 20 Aug, 09:19 PM

Chicago hotels hosting Democratic National Convention attendees faced bomb threats on Tuesday.

Tags: #National ,#National #hit
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Badlapur case: Senior lawyer Ujjwal Nikam to be special public prosecutor

Badlapur case: Senior lawyer Ujjwal Nikam to be special public prosecutor

Posted on: 20 Aug, 09:19 PM

Nikam's appointment was announced by Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. | Latest News India

Tags: #Maharashtra #public
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Israeli military retrieves bodies of six hostages from Gaza

Israeli military retrieves bodies of six hostages from Gaza

Posted on: 20 Aug, 09:19 PM

A total of 109 hostages are believed to remain in Gaza, around a third of whom are thought to be dead, with the fate of the others unknown. | World News

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Landslide hits East Sikkim, damages NHPC power project on Teesta

Landslide hits East Sikkim, damages NHPC power project on Teesta

Posted on: 20 Aug, 09:19 PM

The landslide damaged about 17-18 houses, with six being evacuated. Affected families have been relocated to the NHPC Guest House in Balutar. | Latest News India

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FPIs turn net sellers; sell shares worth Rs 21,201 crore in Aug

FPIs turn net sellers; sell shares worth Rs 21,201 crore in Aug

Posted on: 20 Aug, 01:19 AM

From August 1 to 17, FPIs withdrew a net amount of Rs 21,201 crore from equities. So far this year, FPIs have invested Rs 14,364 crore in equities, the data showed.

Tags: #shares #worth #crore ,#crore #amount
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Actor Mohanlal hospitalised in Kochi after breathing issues and fever, advised rest

Actor Mohanlal hospitalised in Kochi after breathing issues and fever, advised rest

Posted on: 20 Aug, 01:19 AM

Industry tracker Sreedhar Pillai shared the hospital's official statement, confirming Mohanlal's condition and the recommended rest period.

Tags: #advised #issues
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'Indians have not paid enough attention to...': Narayana Murthy flags one of the biggest risks to country's future

'Indians have not paid enough attention to...': Narayana Murthy flags one of the biggest risks to country's future

Posted on: 20 Aug, 01:19 AM

Murthy had earlier expressed skepticism about India's ambition to compete with China as a global manufacturing hub.

Tags: #paid
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Our comprehensive training processes include specialised programmes led by experts that focus on both conceptual learning and hands-on experience: Noise Co-founder

Our comprehensive training processes include specialised programmes led by experts that focus on both conceptual learning and hands-on experience: Noise Co-founder

Posted on: 20 Aug, 01:19 AM

While designers are expected to have skills to use modern tools like Figma, they should be able to adapt to emerging technologies, such as generative AI, said Amit Khatri

Tags: #led #experts #include
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Murugappa Group’s talks for amicable split hit roadblock; family factions eye profit pie: Report

Murugappa Group’s talks for amicable split hit roadblock; family factions eye profit pie: Report

Posted on: 20 Aug, 01:19 AM

The turnaround of CG Power’s fortunes within four years of its takeover by Murugappa company Tube Investments of India (TII) – a much-celebrated affair – has now become the bone of contention among the different family groups.

Tags: #India #years #family ,#family
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Libya’s powerful central bank governor is fired as country’s deep divisions persist

Libya’s powerful central bank governor is fired as country’s deep divisions persist

Posted on: 19 Aug, 08:19 PM

Libya’s powerful central bank governor is fired as country’s deep divisions persist

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Circle K’s Deal Machine Kicks Into Higher Gear With 7-Eleven Bid

Circle K’s Deal Machine Kicks Into Higher Gear With 7-Eleven Bid

Posted on: 19 Aug, 08:19 PM

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.’s approach to the parent company of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain is the most ambitious idea yet by a company that was built on making one deal after another.

Tags: #making
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Yields slip ahead of Powell’s Friday speech

Yields slip ahead of Powell’s Friday speech

Posted on: 19 Aug, 08:19 PM

USA-BONDS/ (UPDATE 1):TREASURIES-Yields slip ahead of Powell’s Friday speech

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Sudan Peace Talks to Continue in Switzerland Even as Army Stays Away

Sudan Peace Talks to Continue in Switzerland Even as Army Stays Away

Posted on: 19 Aug, 08:19 PM

US-brokered talks aimed at ending Sudan’s civil war are set to continue in Switzerland until at least the end of this week, but efforts to persuade army representatives to attend in person have failed so far, frustrating efforts to reach a deal.

Tags: #war
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Oil Slumps as China Demand Fears Ignite ‘Bearish Dominance’

Oil Slumps as China Demand Fears Ignite ‘Bearish Dominance’

Posted on: 19 Aug, 08:19 PM

Oil fell the most in more than two weeks, with the lackluster demand outlook for the world’s two largest economies outweighing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

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Around 39% equity MFs outperform respective benchmarks in July 2024. Smallcaps draw a blank: Report

Around 39% equity MFs outperform respective benchmarks in July 2024. Smallcaps draw a blank: Report

Posted on: 19 Aug, 03:19 PM

A Prabhudas Lilladher (PL) study revealed that 78% of value, contra, and dividend yield funds outperformed their benchmark, the NIFTY 500 - TRI. Specifically, 25 out of 32 schemes surpassed the index. In the largecap mutual fund category, 58% schemes outperformed the S&P BSE 100 - TRI, with 18 out of 31 active large-cap funds delivering higher returns.

Tags: #revealed #active
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Indian govt needs to trim citizens' waist size for the sake of economy

Indian govt needs to trim citizens' waist size for the sake of economy

Posted on: 19 Aug, 03:19 PM

India's Economic Survey 2023-24 warned that increasing obesity rates could hinder the country's economic potential. Experts urged the government to promote healthier lifestyles through better diet, physical activity, and monitoring of health parameters. Emphasizing waist circumference and BMI, they suggested that addressing obesity is crucial to reaping India's demographic dividend.

Tags: #government #crucial #physical
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IndusInd Bank gets RBI nod to set up mutual fund asset management business

IndusInd Bank gets RBI nod to set up mutual fund asset management business

Posted on: 19 Aug, 03:19 PM

IndusInd Bank has been granted permission by the Reserve Bank of India to invest equity capital into this new venture. Despite this development, IndusInd Bank's shares dropped by 1.07% to Rs 1,349.60 on the NSE. The bank continues to show financial growth.

Tags: #financial
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FM Sitharaman asks PSBs to push deposit drive by taking 'concerted efforts' following RBI's consistent war

FM Sitharaman asks PSBs to push deposit drive by taking 'concerted efforts' following RBI's consistent war

Posted on: 19 Aug, 03:19 PM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a meeting in Delhi to review Public Sector Banks' performance. Discussions included areas like Deposit Mobilisation, Digital Payments, Cyber Security, and Access to Credit under Financial Inclusion. Sitharaman urged banks to focus on efficient customer service, rural outreach, and increasing credit flow for initiatives like PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Collaboration against fraud and cyber risks was also emphasized, along with implementing new credit assessment models for MSMEs.

Tags: #Delhi #Minister #credit
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