R Ashwin: New Zealand series loss was shattering experience, didn’t know how to respond and react for 2-3 days
‘India were outplayed in all departments by New Zealand and we accept that criticism and move forward’ – Gautam Gambhir
‘Yugon ki Ladai’: Virat Kohli front and center on Australian newspaper covers, Yashavi Jaiswal shines on back pages
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Olaf Scholz’s visit marks a new chapter in Indo-German partnership forged in a changing world order
S Y Quraishi writes: AI in elections — and the new threats and opportunities for democracy
Donald Trump is terrible news for climate change, but Kamala Harris isn’t good news either
The Third Edit: Bad news for serial procrastinators: It’s not better late than never
Ministry of Environment issues new rules post SC order
In response to the Supreme Court's (SC's) strong stance on unchecked environmental violations, the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has introduced new rules for conducting inquiries and imposing penalties on polluters. The updated rules outline key factors to consider when determining the penalties' scale. Adjudicating officers are instructed to assess elements such as the project's location and size, the industry type, and the specific nature of the violation.
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Maruti Suzuki to up exports with new Dzire sedan
Maruti Suzuki India is targeting markets like UAE, Saudi Arabia, Chile, Mexico and other Latin American countries with its upcoming new version of compact sedan Dzire to accelerate exports as it eyes over 3 lakh units of overseas shipments this fiscal, a senior company official said on Wednesday. In the domestic market, the company hopes to enhance its share in the sedan market amid the passenger vehicles market shifting towards SUVs (Sports Utility Vehicles), with the new Dzire which is slated for launch next week. "We have been growing (exports) at a rate of about 11.9 per cent in the first seven months of the financial year and we hope to continue on that momentum.
At Rs 1.2 trn, IPO mopup set to hit new high in 2024
The calendar year 2024 is set to go down as the best year for initial public offerings (IPOs) in terms of funds raised. Following the IPOs of food delivery major Swiggy and two other companies slated for next week, this year's total will reach nearly Rs 1.2 trillion, going past 2021's record tally of Rs 1.19 trillion. Swiggy's Rs 11,327 crore IPO, the sixth-largest in India, and solar energy firm Acme Solar Holdings' Rs 2,900 crore IPO opened on Wednesday (Nov 6), while health-tech firm Sagility India's Rs 2,106 crore IPO opened a day earlier.
New biz premium of life insurers rises 13% in October
Life insurance companies reported a 13.16 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth in new business premium (NBP), totting up Rs 30,347 crore in October, even as the number of policies sold saw a sharp decline. The growth was largely driven by strong performance from private sector life insurers.
India, Pak renew Kartarpur agreement for 5 yrs
In view of the continued requests of the pilgrims regarding the removal of $20 service charge levied by Pakistan per pilgrim per visit, India has once again urged Pakistan to not levy any fee or charges on the pilgrims, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.
The new Rs 2,000: noteworthy or not?
Armed with a new Rs. 2,000 note, this reporter tries his luck at getting change at a few outlets in Chennai
Newer territories
One of the oldest gallerists in the city, Naozar Daruwalla now wants to reach out to more people through YepArt.com, an e-commerce platform
Buyout funds will become the new conglomerates: EY’s Soni
Over time, buyout funds with multiple, scaled-up businesses in diverse sectors under their control, will begin to look similar to diversified conglomerates.
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Nicko Widjaja seeks to emulate MDI success at new firm BRI Ventures
He led MDI Ventures to clock a record five exits in a single year in 2019.
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Billionaire investor Ray Dalio says pandemic to usher in new world order with China on top
Dalio sees societies being torn by conflicts over wealth and power in the aftermath of the disruption.
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SoftBank’s latest fund wheeze sets off new alarms
Vision Fund head Rajeev Misra is reportedly looking to raise a multi-billion dollar fund to buy listed stocks.
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More than a bailout, Tencent-backed NIO needs a new strategy to survive
NIO counts the likes of Baillie Gifford (a big Tesla investor), Tencent and Temasek among its backers.
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Thai retailers find new ways to sell amid COVID-19 outbreak
The country’s largest retailer, Central Retail Corporation Pcl (CRC), was calling up previous customers.
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La Liga players test positive with five new cases confirmed in top two leagues
- Real Sociedad goalkeeper Remiro confirms positive
- La Liga plans to return without spectators in June
Five players in Spain’s top two divisions have tested positive for Covid-19 since clubs began testing players and staff members last week, with the Real Sociedad goalkeeper Álex Remiro confirming himself as one of the cases.
A statement from La Liga said the players would remain at home where they would continue individual training before being tested again “in the next few days” to determine whether they can return to their club’s training ground.
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Employment Opportunities Achieve a New High
Job market in India is scaling up and things are looking bright on the employment front. Employment outlook has reached a new three and a half year high, according to TeamLease Employment outlook report.
Auto Sector Can Generate 6.5 Cr New Jobs By 2026: Maruti Suzuki
Indian automobile industry can contribute over 12 pct to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) and generate around 6.5 crore additional jobs over the next decade, a top Maruti Suzuki India official said on Wednesday.
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Mako Vunipola and Maro Itoje's future with Saracens up in the air with both yet to sign new deals
England stars Maro Itoje and Mako Vunipola are yet to commit to playing for Saracens in the Championship next season. Two French clubs have already expressed interest in Itoje.
Reliance Jio Launches New Prepaid Plans: Here Aere The Details
Reliance Jio to meet customers' work from home requirements of high data has launched new plans. Among them is an annual plan in which the telecom major is offering more data on a daily basis plus there are more add on
RBI Fixes New 10-Year G-Sec Rate Below 6%; Receives Good Bidding Response
On Friday, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) received 4.8 times the notified bids at the auction of the new 10-year government security paper (G-Sec). These are scheduled to mature in 2030 and carry a coupon rate (interest) of 5.79 percent,
Reliance Jio Launches New Prepaid Plans: Here Aere The Details
Reliance Jio to meet customers' work from home requirements of high data has launched new plans. Among them is an annual plan in which the telecom major is offering more data on a daily basis plus there are more add on
RBI Fixes New 10-Year G-Sec Rate Below 6%; Receives Good Bidding Response
On Friday, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) received 4.8 times the notified bids at the auction of the new 10-year government security paper (G-Sec). These are scheduled to mature in 2030 and carry a coupon rate (interest) of 5.79 percent,
COVID-19 Effects: Video Calling Apps Get New Features
During the global health crisis, the video conferencing industry seems to have gained traction. While various other industries have been impacted badly due to the coronavirus outbreak, there has been a positive impact on the video conferencing market. This helps companies
Mother’s Day 2020: Common Health Issues That Affect New Mothers
Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May every year - by the majority of the countries around the world. While the dates vary every year, Mother's Day 2020 is celebrated on 10 May. The day honours
Mother’s Day 2020: Common Health Issues That Affect New Mothers
Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May every year - by the majority of the countries around the world. While the dates vary every year, Mother's Day 2020 is celebrated on 10 May. The day honours