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Tata Communications Continues to be Recognised for 11th Straight Year in Gartner Magic Quadrant
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Tata Communications Continues to be Recognised for 11th Straight Year in Gartner Magic Quadrant

Mumbai, May 01, 2024.Tata Communications, the global commtech (communications technology) player, proudly announces that it has been recognised as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Global WAN Services for the 11th consecutive year. The evaluation from Gartner was based on specific criteria that analysed the company's overall Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute.During the course of the year, to enable global enterprises to become more resilient and future-ready, Tata Communications empowered them to deliver elevated customer experiences — through enhanced network performance, flexibility and availability. It also introduced new and innovative solutions like IZO™ Multi Cloud Connect and a 'zero-base bandwidth' option for WAN links. Furthermore, it provided e...
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Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya fined Rs 24 lakh by IPL
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Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya fined Rs 24 lakh by IPL

In addition to the loss in a thriller on Tuesday against Lucknow Super Giants to add salt to injuries skipper Hardik Pandya has been fined 24 Lakhs and other Mumbai Indians players have been slapped with a fine of 6 lakhs or 25 per cent of the respective match fee whichever is lower for slow over rate offence.“Hardik Pandya, Captain, Mumbai Indians has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Match 48 of the TATA Indian Premier League 2024 against Lucknow Super Giants on April 30, 2024,” the IPL said in a statement. “As it was his team’s second offence of the season under the IPL’s Code of Conduct relating to minimum over-rate offences,” it further stated.
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TVS Motor sales up 25% at 3,83,615 units in April
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TVS Motor sales up 25% at 3,83,615 units in April

New Delhi, May 01, 2024.TVS Motor Company on Wednesday said its total sales increased 25 per cent year-on-year to 3,83,615 units in April 2024 as compared with the same month last year.The company had dispatched 3,06,224 units to its dealers in the same month last year, TVS Motor Company said in a statement.Total two-wheeler sales last month stood at 3,74,592 units as against 2,94,786 units recorded in April 2023.
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CBI conducts nationwide operation against app based investment scheme
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CBI conducts nationwide operation against app based investment scheme

New Delhi, May 01, 2024.The CBI has searched 30 locations across 10 states and union territories after registering a case in a fraudulent investment scheme linked to the HPZ Token App, officials said Wednesday.The agency has alleged the scheme involved misleading the public to invest in non-existent crypto-currency mining machine rentals. The nationwide operation ended Tuesday night.Two private companies, Shigoo Technology Private Limited and Lillian Technocab Private Limited, along with their directors were booked in the case under Indian Penal Code Sections 120-B (criminal conspiracy) 419, 420 (cheating) and Section 66 D of Information Technology Act, 2000, officials said.
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Hindu marriage not valid ‘unless performed with ceremonies in proper form’: Supreme Court
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Hindu marriage not valid ‘unless performed with ceremonies in proper form’: Supreme Court

New Delhi, May 01, 2024.A Hindu marriage is a ‘samskara’ or sacrament and cannot be recognised under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 “unless performed with ceremonies in the proper form”, the Supreme Court has ruled.Underlining that a Hindu marriage “is a sacrament which has to be accorded its status as an institution of great value in Indian society”, a bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Augustine George Masih in an order dated April 19 urged “young men and women to think deeply about the institution of marriage even before they enter upon it and as to how sacred the said institution is, in Indian society”.The top court reminded that “a (Hindu) marriage is not an event for ‘song and dance’ and ‘wining and dining’ or an occasion to demand and exchange dowry and gifts by undue pr...
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Star Health Insurance Records PAT Growth of 37% to Rs 845 Crores in FY24
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Star Health Insurance Records PAT Growth of 37% to Rs 845 Crores in FY24

New Delhi, May 2024.Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd. (Star Health Insurance), market leader in retail health insurance, today announced robust financial results for its Q4 and FY2024. In FY'24 the Company reported a record profit of Rs 845 Cr, up 37% and an increase of 18% in Gross Written Premium (GWP) to Rs 15,254 Cr. PAT for Q4FY24 at Rs 142 Cr was up 40% YoY; GWP increased by 18% YoY in Q4FY24 to Rs 4,968 Cr. The Combined ratio was 96.7% in FY24 and was 92.7% in Q4FY24. The claim ratio stood at 66.5% for FY24 and 64.1% in Q4FY24. The Company posted a lower expense of management ratio of 30.7%, against the regulatory requirement of 35%, which offers an opportunity for growth. Star continued to make underwriting profit in FY24.Star Health Insurance' growth in GWP in...
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Ambuja Cements misses Q4 profit estimate on lower prices
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Ambuja Cements misses Q4 profit estimate on lower prices

New Delhi, May 01, 2024.Ambuja Cements, India’s second-largest cement maker by market capitalisation, reported on Wednesday a smaller-than-expected profit rise in the fourth quarter as lower prices weighed.Cement makers are expected to report subdued income from sales in the reported quarter, owing to a nearly 5 per cent decline sequentially in cement prices across India.The March quarter usually sees cement makers report strong volumes as they push prices down to clear year-end inventory backlogs. Analysts also expect lower fuel costs and domestic coke prices to help offset weak cement prices.
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PhoneDekho.co.in poised to revolutionise smartphone re-commerce in India
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PhoneDekho.co.in poised to revolutionise smartphone re-commerce in India

Surat, May 01, 2024.Phone Dekho, the re-commerce brand of ACCE Global Software specialising in renewed and pre-owned smartphones, is all set to revolutionise the smartphone buying experience with the launch of its website PhoneDekho.co.in on Wednesday. The portal will offer top-quality smartphone devices at unbeatable prices.PhoneDekho.co.in offers a diverse range of refurbished and pre-owned smartphones from leading brands such as Apple, Samsung, and more. The devices come with a one-year warranty and at half or even lower the price of the new phone.Rozy Shaikh, Founder of PhoneDekho.co.in, said, “Our mission is to make high-quality smartphones accessible to all, regardless of budget constraints. We are committed to providing certified refurbished, renewed phones and pre-...
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Adani Energy Solutions net profit falls 13% to Rs 381 crore in Q4
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Adani Energy Solutions net profit falls 13% to Rs 381 crore in Q4

New Delhi, May 01, 2024.Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) has reported a 13.26 per cent decline in its consolidated net profit at Rs 381.29 crore during January-March 2024 on account of increased expenses.Its net profit after tax was at Rs 439.60 crore in the January-March period of the preceding 2022-23 financial year, the company said in an exchange filing on Tuesday.For the whole financial year (FY24), the company’s net profit stood at Rs 1,195.61 crore, down from Rs 1,280.60 crore registered in FY23. During the fourth quarter, the company’s total income surged to Rs 4,855.18 crore from Rs 3,494.84 crore a year ago.The company’s income was Rs 17,218.31 crore in FY24 as against Rs 13,840.46 crore in FY23. The expenses stood at Rs 4,358.83 crore in the period under review,...
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Chennaiyin FC extend contract of goalkeeper Samik Mitra until 2027
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Chennaiyin FC extend contract of goalkeeper Samik Mitra until 2027

Chennai, May 01, 2024.Indian super League side Chennaiyin FC has extended goalkeeper Samik Mitra's contract till end of 2027 season, the club announced on Wednesday.Mitra joined the Marina Machans from Indian Arrows in 2020 and has played a total of 22 matches for the team in all competitions, keeping clean sheets in three games.The 23-year-old goalkeeper from Siliguri has become a force to be reckoned with between the posts and has played a crucial role in the team's success on many occasions.
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Ayushmann Khurrana visits UNICEF headquarters in New York, shoots for campaign video
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Ayushmann Khurrana visits UNICEF headquarters in New York, shoots for campaign video

New Delhi, May 01, 2024.Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana visited the UNICEF Headquarters in New York and shot for a global campaign video on World Immunisation Week.Khurrana, who is the National Ambassador of UNICEF for India, shared the video on World Immunisation Week, which is observed between April 24 and 30 annually, on his Instagram page.“It was an honour to visit the UNICEF headquarters to shoot a very important global campaign on the importance of immunisation. As a National Ambassador of UNICEF for India, I have been fortunate to lend my voice towards raising awareness on very critical issues that plague people.
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SS Rajamouli announces animated series ‘Baahubali: Crown of Blood’
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SS Rajamouli announces animated series ‘Baahubali: Crown of Blood’

New Delhi, May 01, 2024.Director SS Rajamouli has announced "Baahubali: Crown of Blood", an animated series set in the universe of his two-part period epic "Baahubali".Set in the fictional kingdom of Mahishmati, the box office success of the "Baahubali" movies took Telugu cinema national and eventually global. It starred Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, and Tamannaah Bhatia.
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243 candidates in fray for 28 Odisha Assembly seats, 37 for 4 LS constituencies
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243 candidates in fray for 28 Odisha Assembly seats, 37 for 4 LS constituencies

Bhubaneswar, May 01, 2024.A total of 243 candidates are in the fray for the 28 Assembly constituencies in Odisha where voting will be held on May 13, election officials said on Wednesday.The nominations of 256 candidates for 28 MLA seats under Nabarangpur, Berhampur, Koraput and Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituencies were found valid after scrutiny. Of the 256 candidates, 13 have withdrawn their nominations, they said.Now, a total of 243 candidates are in the fray for the first phase of Assembly elections in Odisha.
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The Indian Beverage Industry Has Transformed To ”Made in India for The World
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The Indian Beverage Industry Has Transformed To ”Made in India for The World

New Delhi, May 01, 2024.A substantial rise in the disposable incomes of Indians has led to an immense growth of the alcobev sector in the country. According to the International Spirits & Wines Association of India (ISWAI), the alcobev industry in India is poised to touch $64 billion by 2030.The sector also offers direct and indirect employment to a staggering 79 lakh individuals in India, according to a report, ''Economic Value of the Indian Alcoholic Beverage Industry'' by ISWAI.The country's burgeoning middle class is also fuelling significant premiumisation in the sector as demand for premium liquor is surging. In addition, according to experts, Indian alcobev producers have not only addressed the colossal domestic demand but have also marked a significant global presen...
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Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs Observes Swachhata Pakhwada
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Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs Observes Swachhata Pakhwada

New Delhi, May 01, 2024.The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs celebrated Swachhata Pakhwada from 16th to 30th   April 2024. This was celebrated as per the Calendar of Swachhata Pakhwada for the year 2024, released by the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Government of India.The Swachhata Pakhwada commenced with administering of ‘Swachhata Pledge’ by Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs on 16th April, 2024.During Swachhata Pakhwada, cleanliness drive was carried out and reviewing, recording and weeding out of old Physical Files were done by various Sections of the Ministry and old and obsolete items were identified for auction. Cleaning and regular maintenance of rooms and appliances were also carried out in ministry offices located in Samvidh...
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AIR MARSHAL NAGESH KAPOOR TAKES OVER AS AOC-IN-C TRAINING COMMAND
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AIR MARSHAL NAGESH KAPOOR TAKES OVER AS AOC-IN-C TRAINING COMMAND

New Delhi, May 01, 2024.Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) Training Command (TC) on 01 May 2024.Air Marshal N Kapoor was commissioned into the Fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on 06 December 1986. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Defence Services Staff College and National Defence College. A Qualified Flying Instructor and a Fighter Combat Leader, he has more than 3400 hours of flying experience.During his illustrious career, the Air Marshal has held numerous field and staff appointments. His operational tenures include being the Commanding Officer of a fighter squadron in the Central Sector, Station Commander of a flying base in the Western Sector and Air Officer Commanding of a premier air bas...
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Airtel offering 84 days of free Netflix with Rs 1,499 plan
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Airtel offering 84 days of free Netflix with Rs 1,499 plan

New Delhi, May 01, 2024.Airtel, the only Indian telecom network offering 5G connectivity besides Reliance Jio, has launched a new prepaid plan priced at Rs 1,499, offering many benefits including free Netflix Basic subscription.The new entertainment prepaid plan comes with 3GB of daily data (unlimited 5G data), unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS per day and a validity of 84 days. As part of the package, users will also get a free Netflix Basic subscription for the same time period.Currently, this is the only prepaid plan from Airtel that offers a complimentary Netflix membership. To give you a quick recap, the Netflix Basic plan costs Rs 199 per month and lets users watch content at HD resolution (720p). You can also download your favourite shows on the device of your choice. ...
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John Abraham hasn’t tasted sugar in 25 years, doesn’t drink or smoke, is a vegetarian
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John Abraham hasn’t tasted sugar in 25 years, doesn’t drink or smoke, is a vegetarian

Mumbai, May 01, 2024.John is well known for his physique which the directors of his films ensure that he flaunts on camera regularly. Chatting with Shilpa Shetty on her show a couple of years ago, he shared more details about his strict lifestyle. He said that he tries to lead a ‘farmer’s life’, and stressed on the importance of diet. “You can eat healthy if you think like that. You have to be goal-oriented. Diet, and eating right are the most important. I believe and always say that fitness is like a tripod stand. Good food, good exercise, and good sleep. Without any of them, the tripod falls.”John said that he wakes up at 4:30 am every morning, and hasn’t tasted his favourite dessert – kaju kalti – in nearly three decades. “It has been 27 years. It has been a long time. I do not ...
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TV actor Rupali Ganguly joins the BJP
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TV actor Rupali Ganguly joins the BJP

New Delhi, May 01, 2024.television actor Rupali Ganguly has officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday, just before the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections. Ganguly was received into the party by BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde.Rupali expressed her desire to contribute to the nation’s development and sought blessings and support from the public. Ganguly is expected to campaign for the party in the next five phases of the election
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Commercial LPG cylinder prices slashed by Rs 19
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Commercial LPG cylinder prices slashed by Rs 19

New Delhi, May 01, 2024.The Oil Marketing Companies on Wednesday announced a reduction in the prices of 19-kilogram commercial LPG cylinders across the country, including metro cities - New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai. The rates revised by Rs 19 have come into effect with immediate effect.In New Delhi, a commercial cylinder will cost Rs 1,745.50 from today.
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Ampere Nexus electric scooter launched, priced from Rs 1.10 lakh
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Ampere Nexus electric scooter launched, priced from Rs 1.10 lakh

New Delhi, May 01, 2024.Greaves Electric Mobility has launched the Ampere Nexus for a starting price of Rs 1.10 lakh (ex-showroom). It comes in two variants - ST and EX. The top-end ST variant is priced at Rs 1.20 lakh (ex-showroom). The electric scooter manufacturer has stated that these are introductory prices. Ampere’s new electric scooter is designed and made in India. It is claimed to have already been tested for over 1 lakh kilometres. In fact, it already holds a place in the India Book of Records for completing a Kashmir to Kanyakumari (K2K) ride. The Ampere Nexus comes loaded with a 7-inch touchscreen TFT display (ST variant) and has a claimed top speed of 93kmph. The claimed range from the 3kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery stands at 136km.The Nexus also comes w...
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Credit offtake grows 16.3% in March
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Credit offtake grows 16.3% in March

Jaipur, May 01, 2024.The banking sector reported a higher credit offtake in March amid a pickup in demand from agriculture and industry segments while personal segment growth moderated.On a year-on-year (y-o-y) basis, non-food bank credit registered a growth of 16.3 per cent in March 2024 as compared with 15.4 per cent a year ago, the Reserve Bank said on Tuesday.“Personal loans growth moderated to 17.7 per cent (y-o-y) in March 2024 (21.0 per cent a year ago) due to decelerated growth in vehicle loans and other personal loans,” the RBI said. Credit growth to agriculture and allied activities was robust at 20.1 per cent (y-o-y) in March 2024 (15.4 per cent a year ago).Credit to industry grew by 8.5 per cent (y-o-y) in March 2024 as compared with 5.6 per cent in March 2023. ...
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RBI updates guidance note for banks, NBFCs
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RBI updates guidance note for banks, NBFCs

Jaipur, May 01, 2024.The Reserve Bank of India has updated its “guidance note” on operational risk management for the financial sector, and also extended it to the non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), including housing finance companies.The 2005 ‘Guidance Note on Management of Operational Risk’ covered only commercial banks.The RBI said all regulated entities (REs) in India should implement a robust information and communication technology (ICT) risk management programme in alignment with their operational risk management framework.“REs should manage their dependencies on relationships, including those of, but not limited to, third parties (which include intragroup entities), for the delivery of critical operations,” the Reserve Bank said in its guidance note.All r...
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