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DP World Becomes ICC Top Tier Partner to Deliver Cricket at Every Level
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DP World Becomes ICC Top Tier Partner to Deliver Cricket at Every Level

Mumbai, June 03, 2024.DP World, a leading provider of global smart end-to-end supply chain logistics today announced the expansion of its partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC).DP World and the ICC have worked closely together since partnering in June 2023, helping to deliver cricket equipment at the grassroots level and provide smart logistics at pinnacle ICC events. DP World now moves into the Premier Partner tier of the ICC’s portfolio, re-affirming the brand’s long-term commitment and mission to growing the sport around the world.This announcement comes as anticipation builds for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, where 55 matches will be held across nine host locations in the USA and West Indies from 1 - 29 June. There will be 16 group stage matches held in New...
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Gold down Rs 200; silver tumbles Rs 800
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Gold down Rs 200; silver tumbles Rs 800

Jaipur, June 03, 2024.Gold prices slumped Rs 200 to Rs 72,450 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday amid fall in precious metal rates in the global markets, according to HDFC Securities.The yellow metal had ended at Rs 72,650 per 10 grams in the previous session.Silver prices also tumbled Rs 800 to Rs 92,900 per kg. In the previous session, it had closed at Rs 93,700 per kg.
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Stock investors richer by Rs 13.78 lakh cr in post-exit poll rally
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Stock investors richer by Rs 13.78 lakh cr in post-exit poll rally

Mumbai, June 03, 2024.Investors' wealth jumped Rs 13.78 lakh crore on Monday as the benchmark equity index Sensex hit its lifetime high after exit polls predicted a massive win for the BJP-led NDA in the Lok Sabha polls.The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 2,777.58 points or 3.75 per cent to hit a record peak of 76,738.89 in early trade. The benchmark finally ended at 76,468.78, registering a sharp rally of 2,507.47 points or 3.39 per cent.
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Election Commission has agreed to count postal ballots first
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Election Commission has agreed to count postal ballots first

New Delhi, June 03, 2024.The opposition on Monday said the Election Commission (EC) has agreed to its request of counting the postal ballots first on June 4, when the results of the Lok Sabha polls are scheduled to be declared, and stressed that this is the participatory manner of promoting the spirit of democracy in a non-adversarial fashion.Leaders from the INDIA opposition bloc had urged the EC on Sunday to ensure that on June 4, the postal ballots are counted and their results declared before the outcome of the EVMs is announced, and said the poll panel should issue clear guidelines on the counting process and ensure that those are implemented.A delegation of leaders from the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), including the Congress's Abhishek Singhvi...
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World Athletics unveils new global championship to decide season’s ‘ultimate’ performers
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World Athletics unveils new global championship to decide season’s ‘ultimate’ performers

New Delhi, June 03, 2024.The international athletics body on Monday launched a new season-ending championship that will offer a record prize money of USD 10 million and pit the world and Olympic champions and Diamond League winners against each other to decide the season's ultimate performers.The tournament is named the 'World Athletics Ultimate Championship' and it aims to reach a broader audience.Track and field sports global governing body World Athletics (WA) called it a "groundbreaking" championship that will "transform the athletics calendar and define which athlete is the best of the best."
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Esha stays in medal contention in Munich World Cup
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Esha stays in medal contention in Munich World Cup

Munich, June 03, 2024.India's Ramita Jindal gave a good account of herself but still finished sixth in women's 10m air rifle, while Esha Singh qualified in sixth place in 25m sports pistol to keep her medal hopes alive in the ISSF World Cup here on Monday.Ramita, who finished second in the Olympic Selection Trials and should be on the flight to the Summer Games in Paris, was the third one to get eliminated in the eight-shooter final. She shot two poor scores -- 9.9 and 9.8 -- in the finals, paying the price for lapse in concentration.In a battle of teenagers, 17-year-old World Championship silver medallist Huang Yuting (252.7) of China won against 16-year-old Korean Ban Hyojin (252.7) off the last shot by the slimmest of margins.
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Important to critique, record and lift veil from journalism: Ravish Kumar
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Important to critique, record and lift veil from journalism: Ravish Kumar

New Delhi, June 03, 2024.If a housing society starts to collapse, people start looking for better options and move out, says journalist and YouTube star Ravish Kumar about the debate over the decline of mainstream media and the rise of alternatives.The schisms between different kinds of journalism and alternative platforms that have come up in the last few years are no longer a matter of discussion just for media insiders. From village squares to big city drawing rooms, the issue has been dissected thoroughly, more so in these elections. And, according to Ravish, this is being recorded whether through documentaries or song.The journalist, who has over 10 million followers on his YouTube channel and is considered a trailblazer, is also the central protagonist of Vinay Shukla's r...
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Ananya Panday to voice Riley in Hindi dubbed version of ‘Inside Out 2’
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Ananya Panday to voice Riley in Hindi dubbed version of ‘Inside Out 2’

Mumbai, June 03, 2024.Actor Ananya Panday will lend her voice to the character of Riley in the Hindi dubbed version of the upcoming Disney Pixar's animated movie "Inside Out 2", the makers said on Monday.The movie, a sequel to 2015's "Inside Out", is set to release in theatres in English and Hindi on June 14.Panday said voicing Riley made her relive many of her childhood moments and dubbing for the upcoming movie was "the most fun I’ve had at work".
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Battery Smart partners with Zepto to provide greener last-mile deliveries
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Battery Smart partners with Zepto to provide greener last-mile deliveries

Mumbai, June 03, 2024. Electric two-and three-wheeler battery swapping network operator Battery Smart said on Monday that it has entered into a partnership with e-grocery and quick commerce service platform Zepto as part of which it will provide delivery partners access to over 1,000 battery-swapping facilities.The tie-up will enable Zepto's two-minute battery swaps across more than 30 cities, besides helping it deploy 10,000 new electric vehicles (EVs) to its fleet in FY25, Battery Smart said."We have partnered with Zepto to enable greener last-mile deliveries and empower more delivery partners to join the adoption of electric mobility. Zepto's growth over the past year has been remarkable, and now, with access to our growing network of swap stations, we look forward to s...
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IndiGo plans to start flights to Mauritius, 9 other new destinations
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IndiGo plans to start flights to Mauritius, 9 other new destinations

New Delhi, June 03, 2024.IndiGo is planning to start flights to 10 new domestic and international destinations, including Mauritius, in the current financial year, its CEO Pieter Elbers said on Monday.At a briefing on the IATA World Air Transport Summit here, Elbers stressed the importance of having collaborations but also made it clear that "it is good to have tailor-made partnerships".Amid the rising number of air travellers, the airline has placed orders for 30 wide body A350-900 planes and has also announced plans to introduce business class seats by the end of this year.
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Bikanervala Foods not to hike prices of sweets as of now; to absorb increase in milk prices
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Bikanervala Foods not to hike prices of sweets as of now; to absorb increase in milk prices

New Delhi, June 03, 2024.Bikanervala Foods Ltd said it will not increase the prices of sweetsas of now and has decided to absorb the hike in rates of milk by leading suppliers Amul and Mother Dairy.With effect from Monday, Amul and Mother Dairy have increased the liquid milk prices by Rs 2 per litre."The recent surge in milk prices is likely to have an impact on the consumers and small sweet shop owners, leading to higher prices for milk-related products. However, it's important to note that the demand for 'mithai' and other milk-based products may not be significantly affected by these rising costs," said Manish Aggarwal, Director, Bikano, Bikanervala Foods Pvt Ltd.
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Parimatch Launches “Cricket Belongs to India” Campaign
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Parimatch Launches “Cricket Belongs to India” Campaign

New Delhi, June 03, 2024.One of the major global cricketing events of the year, the Cricket World Cup, has just commenced, and Parimatch joyously celebrates its start alongside fans worldwide. This year marks a historic moment as the tournament is co-hosted by the USA and West Indies, with nine stadiums in the West Indies and three in the USA hosting the post-IPL 2024 action. Since cricket holds a special place in the hearts of Indians, there is a strong desire to see the Cricket World Cup return to India, a country with a deep and passionate connection to this sport. In light of this, Parimatch has launched the “Cricket Belongs to India” marketing campaign that features grand celebrations, exclusive offers, and generous rewards, all designed to make this Cricket World Cup tru...
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Strong content push buoys Bodhi Tree Multimedia’s massive FY24 Revenue growth by 50 %; EBITDA margin at 14.23%
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Strong content push buoys Bodhi Tree Multimedia’s massive FY24 Revenue growth by 50 %; EBITDA margin at 14.23%

Bodhi Tree Multimedia Limited (BTML) today announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.Its consolidated revenues saw a massive spike of growth of 50% - from Rs 42.82 crore in FY2023 to Rs 64.09 crore in FY2024. The Company’s Profit after tax (PAT) also witnessed a steady growth of 9% in FY2024, reaching Rs 3.73 crore, compared to Rs 3.25 crore in FY 2023, on the back of significantly increased content production in FY2024.Standalone revenues for FY2024 stood at Rs 37.36 crore. Operating expenses saw a 14% fall to Rs 32.04 crore in FY2024 from Rs 37.48 crore in the previous fiscal. EBITDA margin reported at 14.23%, as against 12.45% in FY2023.Bodhi Tree Multimedia recorded a remarkable 40% increase year-over-year in its content volume in FY2024, exce...
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Roy Kapur Films announces biopic on India’s first Chief Election Commissioner Sukumar Sen
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Roy Kapur Films announces biopic on India’s first Chief Election Commissioner Sukumar Sen

Mumbai, June 03, 2024.Production banner Roy Kapur Films along with Trickitainment Media on Monday said they have acquired the rights to produce a biopic on the life of Sukumar Sen, India's first Chief Election Commissioner.The announcement comes a day before the vote counting of the 18th general election on Tuesday.A mathematician-turned-civil servant, Sen oversaw the 1952 Indian general election, which was the first election in the history of independent India.
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IndiGo to host IATA annual general meeting in Delhi next year
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IndiGo to host IATA annual general meeting in Delhi next year

New Delhi, June 03, 2024.IndiGo will host the 81st annual general meeting of the International Airport Transport Association (IATA) in Delhi in June 2025 and the meeting will be held in the country after a gap of 42 years.The decision to host the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) in India was made at the ongoing AGM here.
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Durex TBBT Celebrates the LGBTQIA+ Community with a Special Issue of Outlook Magazine
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Durex TBBT Celebrates the LGBTQIA+ Community with a Special Issue of Outlook Magazine

New Delhi, June 03, 2024.Durex, globally renowned for its dedication to promoting sexual health and wellness, is thrilled to announce a special collaboration with Outlook Magazine for an exclusive Pride Month edition. Curated under Durex's flagship initiative, The Birds and Bees Talk (TBBT), this issue is designed to celebrate and support the LGBTQIA+ community, in alignment with this year’s Pride Month theme, ‘Reflect. Empower. Unite’. This special edition of Outlook Magazine, in partnership with Durex TBBT, is more than just a publication. It is a testament to the power of storytelling, education, and community support in fostering a more inclusive and understanding society. By celebrating the achievements and addressing the chall...
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Saregama Live’s Popular Theatrical ‘Disco Dancer – The Musical’ Will Dazzle Its Way to Australia for the First Time Ever
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Saregama Live’s Popular Theatrical ‘Disco Dancer – The Musical’ Will Dazzle Its Way to Australia for the First Time Ever

Mumbai, June 2024.After a successful run in London and Mumbai, Saregama, one of India’s leading music labels, proudly announces the debut Australian Tour of its sensational theatrical production, Disco Dancer – The Musical, slated for September 2024. The spectacular cast of the show will include in-house trained Saregama Talents Arjun and Pragati who will play two key characters, Jimmy & Kim respectively.The Tour kicks off on Saturday the 21st September at Sydney Coliseum, with two additional shows on Sunday the 22nd September at the same venue. The tour will also head to Melbourne’s Hamer Hall on Friday the 27th, and will finish up with two final shows on Saturday the 28th September.After sold-out shows at London’s West End and Mumbai, Australian audiences will be t...
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Rajasthan PTET admit card 2024 out at ptetvmou2024.com
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Rajasthan PTET admit card 2024 out at ptetvmou2024.com

Jaipur, June 03, 2024.Vardhaman Mahavir Open University Kota today released the admit card for the Rajasthan Pre-Teacher Education Education Entrance Test (PTET 2024). Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website — ptetvmou2024.com.Candidates should check their Rajasthan PTET admit card carefully to ensure there is no factual error or spelling mistake.Rajasthan PTET is held for admission to four-year BA-BEd, four-year BSc-BEd and two-year BEd courses offered by participating institutions of the state.
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AC makers clock two-fold jump in sales in May amid scorching summer
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AC makers clock two-fold jump in sales in May amid scorching summer

Jaipur, June 03, 2024.A blistering summer has led to an almost two-fold jump in sales of air-conditioners in May even as leading manufacturers have been grappling with delays in installation and replenishing inventories of hot-selling energy-efficient models.The mercury is hovering above 45 degrees at several places including the national capital, which has been under the grip of a severe heatwave for the past few days. At the same time, AC makers are navigating exceptional demand, recording their best-ever sales in a month so far.Leading brands like Voltas, LG, Daikin, Panasonic, and Blue Star witnessed robust sales in May and the industry expects an overall growth of 30 to 35 per cent in 2024 compared to their sales of last year.
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Amul milk price hiked by Rs 2/litre across all variants with effect from June 3
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Amul milk price hiked by Rs 2/litre across all variants with effect from June 3

Jaipur, June 03, 2024.The price of Amul milk across all variants has been hiked by Rs 2 per litre with effect from Monday in view of the increase in the overall cost of operation and production of milk, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) said. With this, the price of the Amul milk pouch will go up by Rs 2 per litre in all markets across the country.The price of Amul milk across all variants has been raised by Rs 2 per litre with effect from June 3, said Jayen Mehta, MD of GCMMF, which markets the milk and dairy products under the ‘Amul’ brand.The last time GCMMF had raised the milk price was in February 2023. The hike is necessitated to compensate farmers for their increased cost of production, Mehta said.
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Tata Motors registered total sales of 76,766 units in May 2024
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Tata Motors registered total sales of 76,766 units in May 2024

Mumbai, June 01, 2024.Tata Motors Limited sales in the domestic & international market for May 2024 stood at 76,766 vehicles, compared to 74,973 units during May 2023.Domestic Sales Performance:CategoryMay 2024May 2023% change (Y-o-Y)Total Domestic Sales75,17373,4482%Commercial Vehicles:CategoryMay 2024May 2023Growth (Y-o-Y)HCV Trucks7,9248,160-3%ILMCV Trucks4,4783,45030%Passenger Carriers4,7373,87422%SCV cargo and pickup11,33712,086-6%CV Domestic28,47627,5703%CV IB1,2151,419-14%Total CV29,69128,9892%Domestic sale of MH&ICV in May2024, including trucks and buses, stood at 12,987 units, compared to11,776 units in May 2023.Total sales for MH&ICV Domestic & International Business in May 2024, including trucks and buses, stood at 13,532 units com...
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Sells 25,273 units in May 2024, Records 24% Growth
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Sells 25,273 units in May 2024, Records 24% Growth

Bangalore, 01 June 2024.Underpinning its robust and steady performance, TKM reported monthly growth by registering sales of 25,273 units in the month of May’2024. This represents a Year-on-Year growth of 24% compared to May 2023, when the company sold 20,410 units. In the month of May, domestic sales reached 23,959 units, complemented by an additional 1,314 units exported. The company also posted a growth of 23% over the month of April’ 2024, which saw sales of 20,494 units. Furthermore, this achievement also marks a notable 48% surge in the first five months of CY 2024, with total sales reaching 1,22,776 units, up from 82,763 units in the same period during the previous year.Sales Performance:TimeframeMay - 2024May - 2023GrowthY-o-Y25,27320,41024%TimeframeJanuary ...
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