PlayStation 5 India Launch Set for February 2, Pre-Orders Start January 12

PlayStation 5 will launch in India on February 2 with pre-orders starting from January 12 at 12pm IST. It launched in select regions on November 12 and November 19, 2020, and sold 3.4 million units...

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Trump extends freeze on H-1B, other work visas

US President Donald Trump has extended the freeze on the most sought-after H-1B visas along with other types of foreign work visas by three months to protect American workers, saying while therapeutics and Covid-19 vaccines are recently available, their effect on the labour market and community health has not yet been fully realised.

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At 1.1 Degrees, Delhi Records Coldest New Year's Day In 15 Years

Dense fog and numbing cold gripped Delhi on New Year's Day as the mercury plummeted to 1.1 degrees celsius, the lowest in 15 years. The minimum of 1.1 degrees Celsius was recorded by theSafdarjung...

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A Very Happy New Year From The Bachchans. See How They Welcomed 2021

"Love, peace and happiness god bless. Happy 2021," wrote Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

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Ford, Mahindra Call Off Auto Joint Venture

The companies said in separate statements that the decision was driven by changes in the global economy over the last 15 months, causing both to reassess their capital allocation priorities.

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Ford, Mahindra call off proposed auto joint venture

In a sudden and surprising move at the close of 2020, American auto maker Ford and homegrown Mahindra and Mahindra decided to call off their automotive joint venture, blaming the decision on “global economic and business conditions caused, in part, by the global pandemic”.

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"May Spirit Of Hope, Wellness Prevail": PM Modi Extends New Year Wishes

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on the first day of the new year on Friday and expressed hope that the "country will march ahead with renewed energy to...

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Key Meet On COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Today, Day Before Pan-India Dry Run

Applications for the emergency use approval for the coronavirus vaccines filed by the Serum Institute of India, Bharat Biotech and Pfizer will be taken up once again for consideration by a...

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Tax tribunal drops remark against Mistry in Tata order

Two days after passing critical remarks against Cyrus Mistry, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has issued a corrigendum, stating “some inadvertent errors” had crept into its order involving the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and it has been “rectified”.

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Covid inflated salaries in sales, legal, tech

According to a study by Randstad India, a leading firm in the HR services industry, marketing has emerged as one of the top five highest-paying functions at the senior level where the average salary is about Rs 34 lakh.

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Donald Trump Extends Immigrant, Work Visa Restrictions Till March

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday extended a pair of immigration bans that block many "green card" applicants and temporary foreign workers from entering the country, measures he says are needed...

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Only a dozen large cos seek Covid loan recast

The Future Group, Shapoorji Pallonji Group and SpiceJet are among those who will apply for loan restructuring. Besides these, there are a couple of thermal power generating companies, a couple of toll road projects, and companies in the textile sector.

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India's First "Mysterious" Monolith Spotted In Ahmedabad Park

A "monolith", the likes of which have appeared and vanished in different parts of the world since November, has now emerged in a garden in Ahmedabad city, Gujarat.

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Redmi Could Launch the Cheapest Snapdragon 888-Powered Smartphone

Redmi phone with Snapdragon 888 SoC could be the cheapest offering when it comes to phones powered by the latest Qualcomm mobile chipset. There is no release date or pricing associated with this...

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All Calls From Jio To Other Networks To Be Free From Today

Voice calls from Reliance Jio's network to any network across India will be free starting January 1, billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio said

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Goldsmith Shot Dead By Terrorists In Jammu And Kashmir

Terrorists shot a goldsmith dead at a busy market here on Thursday, police said.

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Tsunami Cake: The Latest Viral Food Trend That Has Left Instagram Mesmerised

Viral Food Trend: Tsunami cakes or pull-me-up cakes are the internet's latest obsession. Here's what goes into making them!

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Core sector shrinks 2.6% in Nov, 9th month in a row

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'Market rally may become more broad-based'

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Indigo Says Its Servers Hacked During Early Days Of December

IndiGo on Thursday said that its servers were hacked during the early days of December and it is possible that hackers might upload some internal documents on public websites.

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Google Photos Is Rolling Out a 2020 Year in Review: Report

Google is letting Android and iOS users look back at 2020 through a 'Year in Review' feature in the Memories carousel in Google Photos. You can also create a 2020 photo book from the pictures of...

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Man Allegedly Carries Rs 29 Lakh Cash In Delhi Metro, Arrested

The CISF has apprehended a man for allegedly carrying Rs 29 lakh "suspect" cash at a Delhi Metro station, officials said on Thursday.

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BJP, Congress Claim Big Victory In Karnataka Panchayat Polls

Both the ruling BJP and opposition Congress in Karnataka on Wednesday claimed major victories for candidates backed by them in the recent elections to over 5,700 village panchayats even as the...

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OnePlus Band Rumoured to Debut in India in Q1 2021

OnePlus Band could be in the works and may launch in India sometime in the first quarter of 2021. The fitness band could carry specifications similar to those of Xiaomi's Mi Smart Band 5.

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Nifty crosses 14,000-mark for first time ever

Equity indices were flat on the final trading day of 2020 as losses in IT stocks were offset by gains in Reliance Industries, while the benchmark Nifty index was set to finish the year 15% higher.

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A Glimpse Of Amitabh Bachchan And Aaradhya's Jam Session

"When granddaughter and grandfather get in front of the mic in the studio and make music," wrote Amitabh Bachchan

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Night Curfew, Ban On Gatherings In States Ahead Of New Year: 10 Points

Three metros -- Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai -- and several states including Punjab and Kerala have announced restrictions including big gatherings and night curfew for New Year's eve in view of the...

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ICYMI: Aamir Khan And Kiran Rao's Anniversary Celebrations In Gir

Aamir Khan's daughter Ira and nephew Imran also accompanied them

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Immunity: This Dry Fruits Ladoo Is A Traditional Remedy To Fight Cold Wave

Immunity: The season comes with its own set of challenges, eating dry fruits and nuts may help keep you warm and fortified because of the antioxidants. Dry fruits are also packed with...

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Move over Ambani, Asia has new a richest person

Zhong Shanshan is a private billionaire who’s rarely quoted in the press. Now, after an improbable career spanning journalism, mushroom farming and health care, he’s become Asia’s richest person, eclipsing India’s Mukesh Ambani and a group of Chinese tech titans including Jack Ma.

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Regional soft drink cos set to shift to 40% GST slab

Facing heat from GST officials for evading taxes on the pretext of adding fruit juice or pulp to their carbonated beverages, local soft drink companies are set to shift to the 40% levy, said people familiar with the development.

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What's in the UK, EU post-Brexit trade pact

Starting on January 1, ties between the European Union and Britain will be determined by their post-Brexit trade deal that was finalised last week after ten months of fierce negotiations.

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Triumph Tiger 850 Sport Listed On Brand's Indian Website Ahead Of Launch

The new Triumph Tiger 850 Sport is the bike maker's entry-level adventure tourer and has now been listed on the company's Indian website, hinting at an imminent launch.

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China Is Making It Harder To Solve The Mystery Of How Covid Began

In the year since seafood hawkers started appearing at Wuhan's hospitals sickened with a strange and debilitating pneumonia, the world has learned a lot about Covid-19, from the way it spreads to how...

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HSRP And Colour-Coded Stickers Application Process Simplified

In a bid to make it easier for people, the portal has simplified the steps for vehicle owners by reducing the number of fields that are required to be filled, to almost half.

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Companies go beyond gender, eye neurodiverse talent

Progressive companies understand the importance of diversity and inclusion (D&I) beyond gender. But even while India Inc is still scratching the surface with respect to gender diversity, some organisations like EY and Fujitsu India have begun to transform their work culture to embrace neurodiverse talent too.

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Amid spat over target, stage set for big divestment

The massive shortfall in the Rs 2.1-lakh-crore disinvestment target has triggered unease within the government. The department for investment and public asset management (Dipam) is blaming the department of financial services for imposing an additional Rs 90,000-crore target through the sale of the Centre's stakes in LIC and IDBI Bank, which may not realise this year.

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Night Curfew In Delhi Today, Tomorrow To Restrict New Year Celebrations

No public gatherings will be allowed in Delhi tonight and tomorrow between 11 pm and 6 am as the state government has announced a night curfew to restrict the New Year's celebrations.

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3 "Terrorists" Shot Dead, Say J&K Cops, Families Claim They Were Innocent

Hours after Jammu and Kashmir Police said three terrorists were shot dead on the outskirts of Srinagar, the families of the killed "terrorists" alleged that "innocent" young people including the son...

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Centre extends deadline to file I-T returns

After intense lobbying by chartered accountants and tax professionals, the government has granted a fresh extension to those who have not filed their returns, citing Covid-19 as the reason.

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China's Bottled Water King Dethrones Mukesh Ambani As Asia's Richest

Zhong Shanshan is a private billionaire who's rarely quoted in the press.

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Canada To Require Negative COVID-19 Test For People Entering Country

Canada will require travellers to obtain a negative Covid-19 test before being allowed into the country, the government announced Wednesday.

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India Will Have COVID-19 Vaccine Within Days: AIIMS Director

Terming the approval for Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for use in the UK as a "big step forward", AIIMS Delhi Director Dr Randeep Guleria on Wednesday said that India will have the COVID-19 vaccine...

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2 Cases Of Mutant Covid Strain Detected In Noida, Meerut: UP Government

Traces of a new strain of coronavirus were found in two people who recently returned from the United Kingdom, an Uttar Pradesh official said on Wednesday.

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Rohit Sharma's Daughter Samaira Turns 2, Wife Ritika Shares Adorable Pics

Rohit Sharma's daughter Samaira celebrated her second birthday on Wednesday and Ritika Sajdeh came up with a series of adorable pictures to wish their cookie monster.

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Happy New Year 2021: 10 Top Global Health Issues

Happy New Year 2021: On New Year's Eve the World Health Organization (WHO) tweeted, "Let's make 2021 the year when we all stand together in solidarity to end inequities and save lives." The WHO posted...

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India Extends UK Flight Ban Till January 7 Over Mutant Coronavirus

The Indian government on Wednesday extended the suspension of flights to and from the United Kingdom till January 7 amid alarm over the new highly contagious strain of the coronavirus.

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Kamala Harris Receives Coronavirus Vaccine Live On Television

US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris received her Covid vaccine live on television Tuesday and urged public trust in the process, while her choice of hospital highlighted the plight of the hard-hit...

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Gauahar Khan And Zaid Darbar Had This Much Fun At Their Walima. See Pics

"In the good, in the bad. In weakness and in strength," wrote Zaid Darbar

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India-UK flights suspended till January 7 next year

Flights between India and the UK will now remain suspended till January 7, 2021. The government has decided to extend the December 23-31 suspension by a week more in wake of the new and more infectious strain of coronavirus.

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Govt plans spending boost to counter Covid impact

The government is set to swing from being a cautious spender in 2020 to opening the fiscal floodgates as Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks to pull Asia’s third-biggest economy back from the worst of the pandemic.

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COVID+ Ram Charan's Wife Upasana Shares A Pic From "Home Quarantine"

"I tested negative but there's a huge chance of me becoming COVID positive," wrote Upasana Kamineni

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"I Don't Approve Of Conversion For Marriage": Rajnath Singh

Union Minister Rajnath Singh has said that he personally does not support conversion for marriage and questioned why it should be required. The minister -- a parliamentarian from Lucknow -- was...

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In Pics: Kiara And Rumoured Boyfriend Sidharth Spotted At Airport

We loved Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra's airport style

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Delhi Government Schools To Get Dry Ration For 6 Months: Arvind Kejriwal

The Delhi government will provide dry ration to the students of its schools for a six-month period under the mid-day meal scheme, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Tuesday.

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Zero Degree In Parts Of Haryana, Rajasthan As Coldwave Intensifies

Cold wave conditions intensified in north India on Tuesday with fresh snowfall reported from hill areas, with parts of Haryana and Hisar touching and Delhi recording a minimum temperature of 3.6...

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Xiaomi Releases MIUI 12.5 With Privacy Controls Inspired by Apple's iOS 14

MIUI 12.5 has been released by Xiaomi as its latest custom skin. The new version comes as an intermediate update after MIUI 12, and includes enhanced privacy protection as well as a list of new...

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Honda 2Wheelers India Sales Cross 25 Lakh Units In Telangana

Honda 2Wheelers India has collectively sold over 25 lakh two-wheelers in Telangana, with scooters contributing immensely to the brand's overall success in the last decade.

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"Good People Finish 1st Too": Ganguly Lauds Rahane For "Special" MCG Win

Australia vs India: BCCI President Sourav Ganguly praised India's performance in their win against Australia in the second Test at the MCG.

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"Outside Interference": Rajnath Singh On Trudeau Comments On Farmers

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday took strong objection to remarks made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last month concerning protest by farmers on farm laws and said no leader of...

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No Meaningful Outcome Of Talks With China On LAC Standoff: Rajnath Singh

Union Defence Minister on Wednesday said that no "meaningful solution" has come out of diplomatic and military level talks with China to resolve the standoff on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in...

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20 Cases Of UK Coronavirus Strain In India, 8 In Delhi

Fourteen fresh cases of new mutant coronavirus strain - first reported in the United Kingdom in September - have been reported in India, the government said this morning, a day after the country...

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UAE Reports "Limited Number" Of Cases Of New Coronavirus Variant

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has discovered a "limited number" of cases of people infected with the new coronavirus variant in the country, a government official said, the first confirmed cases of a...

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From the lab to the jab: How BioNTech-Pfizer won vaccine race

It was over breakfast on the wintry morning of January 24 that Ozlem Tureci and her husband Ugur Sahin decided, "we need to fire the starting gun on this". Sahin "had concluded from a publication describing coronavirus cases in Wuhan ... that there was a high probability that a pandemic could be imminent", Tureci recounted.

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Govt likely to extend mandatory use of FASTag

The government is set to extend the deadline for 100% collection of toll charges on the National Highway (NH) network through FASTag. Earlier, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) had announced to completely do away with cash transactions for paying toll charges from January 1.

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Air bags for front seats may be must for new cars

All new car models would need to have airbag for front-seat passengers from next April and all existing models would get this from June 1, the road transport ministry proposed in a draft notification issued on Monday.

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"Shubman Gill Is Special Talent, Don't Compare Him To Anyone": Jaffer

IND vs AUS: Former India opener Wasim Jaffer urged people not to compare him to anyone and put "undue pressure" on him.

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Banks need Rs 1L cr for NPAs, growth

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Income Tax Body Detects Suspect Transactions Of Rs 300 Crore In Delhi

The Income Tax department raided a number of hawala operators in Delhi and detected suspect transactions worth Rs 300 crore, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said today.

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Farah Shares Story Behind This Pic Of SRK, Kareena, Karisma, Tabu And KJo

"This is a throwback ka throwback photo," wrote Farah Khan

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Saudi Activist Who Campaigned For Women's Right To Drive Jailed

A Saudi court on Monday sentenced prominent women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul to nearly six years in prison, her family said, after her conviction in a trial that has drawn international...

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Honda H'Ness CB 350 Vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Comparison Review

Honda takes a shot at dethroning Royal Enfield from the 350 cc modern classic segment with the new Honda H'Ness CB 350. Does His Highness have what it takes?

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Big B Thinks He Was A "Failure" At Replicating Michael Jackson

"When Manmohan Desai thought that I could replicate MJ in our film Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi," wrote Amitabh Bachchan

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Alibaba probe stirs worry about what’s next for Chinese tech

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd led a second day of frenetic selling among China’s largest tech firms, driven by fears that antitrust scrutiny will spread beyond Jack Ma’s internet empire and engulf the country’s most powerful corporations.

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R Ashwin Goes Past Muttiah Muralitharan To Achieve Brilliant Milestone

Australia vs India: Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin became the bowler to dismiss the most number of left-handers in Test cricket. He has dismissed left-handers a record 192 times in Tests.

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India Reports 6 Cases Of Mutant Virus Strain, UK Returnees Test Positive

India has recorded six cases of mutant strain of coronavirus, which is believed to be 70 per cent more infectious and was first reported in the United Kingdom, the government said today. All six...

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2021 Jeep Compass Facelift Officially Teased Ahead Of India Debut

Jeep India has teased the new 2021 Compass sporting a new green colour on its official website ahead of its debut.

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Ram Charan Tests Positive For COVID-19; "Hope To Heal Soon," He Writes

"Request all that have been around me in the past couple of days to get tested," wrote Ram Charan

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Tata Trusts can enjoy tax exemption: ITAT

A high-profile Mumbai bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) on Monday quashed the revisionary orders passed by the commissioner (exemptions), which would have resulted in three Tata Trusts having to bear taxes running into several lakhs.

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High liquidity helps cos get record Rs 1.8L cr

The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic and a sharp slide in the stock market in the early months of 2020 notwithstanding, companies raised a record amount of money through equity and quasi-equity routes this year. ​​Nearly Rs 1.8 lakh crore was raised during the year through a combination of initial public offerings (IPOs), qualified institutional placements (QIPs), offers for sale (OFSs) and follow-on public offerings (FPOs), data published by Prime Database showed.

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Banks mark Reliance Communications' a/c as fraud

State Bank of India (SBI), Union Bank of India (UBI) and Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) have marked Reliance Communications' (RCom's) account as fraud, according to banking sources.

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Karnataka Upper House Deputy Speaker Found Dead, Police Say Suicide

Karnataka Legislative Council Deputy Speaker SL Dharmegowda was found dead near a railway track in state's Chikkamagaluru district this morning, police said today.

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In Biden's Digital Team, India-Born Aisha Shah Bags Senior Position

US President-elect Joe Biden on Monday announced the members of his White House Office of Digital Strategy, where Kashmir-born Aisha Shah has bagged a senior position.

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Panel Recommends Environment Clearance For Central Vista Project

The environment ministry's expert appraisal committee has recommended granting environment clearance to the government's ambitious Central Vista redevelopment project, but directed that its developer...

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Mamata Banerjee Asks TMC Workers To Protest Against Delay In Road Project

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today asked TMC workers to put up posters, organise rallies and gherao officials to force the completion of NH 60 bypass at Dubrajpur in Birbhum district...

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WFH works, but offices will reopen cautiously

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Govt weighs imposing 18% GST on bitcoin trade

The government is weighing a proposal to impose 18% goods and services tax (GST) on bitcoin transactions, estimated to be around Rs 40,000 crore annually. ​​The Central Economic Intelligence Bureau (CEIB), an arm of the finance ministry, has put forward the proposal to the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), suggesting that the government could potentially receive Rs 7,200 crore annually on bitcoins trading in the country.

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Pandemic Severe, But "Not Necessarily The Big One": WHO

The novel coronavirus has had a devastating impact around the globe, but the World Health Organization warned Monday that worse pandemics could lie ahead, urging the world to get "serious" about...

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Rohit Reacts As Dhoni Wins ICC Spirit Of Cricket Award Of The Decade

Former India captain MS Dhoni won the ICC spirit of cricket award of the decade on Monday

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Tesla will start India ops early next year: Gadkari

Road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari said on Monday that the US electric vehicle major Tesla will start operations in India early next year. ​​“The company is expected to start its operations, first with sales for its vehicles in India from next year, and considering the demand, it would also look into setting up a manufacturing facility here,” Gadkari told TOI.

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2nd Test, Day 4 Live: Bumrah Ends Cummins' Vigil, Australia 7 Down

India vs Australia Test Live Cricket Score: The visitors will be aiming to seal victory on Day 4 of the ongoing second Test match, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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Biden Says Trump Pentagon Stalling Transition, Posing Risks

President-elect Joe Biden said Monday that Donald Trump's appointees at the Pentagon were stalling on the transition and warned that the United States faces security risks as a result.

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Sena's Sanjay Raut's Wife Summoned For Questioning In PMC Bank Case

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut's wife Varsha Raut has been summoned for questioning by the Enforcement Department in the PMC bank fraud case. She has to meet the officials on December 29 at the agency's...

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Rahul Gandhi Abroad, Misses Congress Foundation Day, BJP Taunts Again

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is abroad as the party celebrates its 136th Foundation Day at its state and district headquarters across the country today.

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Kapoor's Christmas Lunch With Kareena, Karisma, Ranbir And Alia Was A Scrumptious Affair (See Pics)

The Christmas lunch at the Kapoor household is an annual tradition started decades ago by Shashi Kapoor's wife Jennifer Kendal.

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Bolstered by pandemic, tech titans face growing scrutiny

Accelerating the transition to an ever more digital existence, the coronavirus pandemic has tightened tech giants' grip on billions of customers' lives. Governments and users are belatedly coming to terms with the power held by the likes of Apple and Amazon, particularly in focus this year thanks to their role in everything from setting up video meetings to doing our shopping for us.

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Vaccine boost for travel and retail sectors

After receiving a debilitating shock treatment at the hands of Covid, several industries in India across retail, FMCG and automobile are set to get back on their feet in 2021.

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Rahane's Gesture For Jadeja After Run Out Draws Praise On Social Media

India vs Australia: India captain Ajinkya Rahane was run out after he responded to Ravindra Jadeja's call to get the latter to a fifty. Rahane's gesture after the run out drew praise on social media.

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Deliveries Of One Electric 'KRIDN' Electric Motorcycle Begin In India

Electric two-wheeler startup One Electric has begun deliveries of its 'KRIDN' electric motorcycle in Hyderabad and Bengaluru for now. The company start deliveries in Tamil Nadu and Kerala in...

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Suhana And Alia Chiba, Twinning In White, In A Picture Perfect Moment

Alia Chiba and Suhana Khan frequently feature on each other's Instagram profiles

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Fresh Covid Cases Jump Almost 7% In A Day, Total Crosses 1.02 Crore

Coronavirus: 20,021 fresh COVID-19 cases in India, nearly 9% higher than yesterday; 1.02 crore total cases, 1,47,901 deaths

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Stock bet or safety in gold? What should be your pick

2020 was a standout year for stocks, gold and bitcoins as investment destinations. But FDs took a hit with the plunging rate of interest. Debt mutual funds, however, recorded a good return as interest rate fell, but shutting down six debt schemes made investors jittery.

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Break-even year for bleeding PSU banks

The economy has shrunk 15.7% in the first half, jobs have been lost, incomes have contracted and uncertainty hangs over high-contact services with the survival of many in doubt.

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Two-Day Coronavirus Vaccine Dry Run Starts In Four States Today

A two-day dry run for coronavirus vaccine program starts today in Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat and Assam.

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Sena's Sanjay Raut's Wife Summoned In PMC Bank Money Laundering Case

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Varsha Raut, wife of Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut, for questioning in the PMC Bank money laundering case on December 29, officials said on Sunday.

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Shimla Receives Season's First Snowfall, Rain Predictions For Monday

Shimla received the first snowfall of the season on Sunday, bringing cheer to tourists who come here in large numbers to celebrate Christmas and New Year.

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Rise & reset: Rebuilding in face of uncertainty

The swift recovery displayed by the economy after the bruising impact of one of the strictest lockdowns in the world to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 infection has surprised many. It has also brought some cheer for policy makers in an otherwise gloomy year.

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Will home loans, health cover get more affordable?

You didn’t need to visit a branch to open a bank account in 2020. Come 2021, the digital drive will continue even as tough lessons from the previous year will force the financial world to innovate.

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Don’t fly in Chinese nationals: Centre to airlines

In a strong retaliatory push, India has asked all airlines informally not to fly Chinese nationals into the country. This comes after China’s not-so-subtle move to stop Indians from flying into their country, something that has only tightened since November.

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Coronavirus India LIVE Updates: India's Covid Tally Climbs To 1,01,87,850

The tally of coronavirus cases in India reached 1,01,87,850 after 18,732 new COVID-19 infections were reported in the last 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).

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US Facing "Four Historic Crises At Once", Says Joe Biden

US President-elect Joe Biden on Sunday said that his country is facing "four historic crises at once", adding that his team is work working hard to tackle the time-bound challenges.

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After A Week's Delay, Trump Signs $900 Billion Covid Relief Bill

After nearly a week's delay and under pressure from all sides, President Donald Trump signed a $900 billion Covid-19 relief bill Sunday, the White House said, extending benefits to millions of...

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Govt to launch new quarterly jobs survey from March 2021

The government will launch a new quarterly employment survey from March next year that will amalgamate two existing surveys; the Quarterly Employment Survey (QES) and the Area Frame Establishment Survey (AFES). ​​A more expansive version of the existing enumeration exercises, the new survey is likely to be christened the All India Quarterly Base Establishment Survey (AIQBES), and is aimed at plugging the assessment gaps in understanding the real employment situation in the country.

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2nd Test, Day 3 LIVE: Jadeja Hits Fifty, India Lead By Over 100 Runs

India vs Australia Test Live Cricket Score: Ajinkya Rahane's gutsy knock has finally come to an end, with the stand-in captain falling to a run out on Day 3 of the 2nd Test match. Ravindra Jadeja...

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Nashville Blast Suspect Died In Explosion, Police Say

The 63-year-old suspect in the bombing that rocked Nashville on Christmas Day morning was killed in the blast that destroyed his motor home and damaged more than 40 businesses, authorities said on...

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Honda Motorcycle And Scooter India Offers Cashback Of Rs. 5,000 On Grazia 125

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India is offering cashback of Rs. 5,000 on the purchase of a new Honda Grazia 125 scooter.

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Taapsee, "Half Way Through Finish Mark," Shares 'Rashmi Rocket' Update

"From running legs to shake a leg...Roll the music," wrote Taapsee Pannu

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Amit Shah Offers Prayers At Assam's Kamakhya Temple

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday offered prayers at Shaktipeeth Kamakhya temple atop the Nilachal Hills here, on the last day of his three-day visit to the northeast, before leaving for...

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Inside Salman Khan's Midnight Birthday Celebrations With Paparazzi

Happy Birthday, Salman Khan!

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Ajinkya Rahane's 12th Test Century Puts India In Command At MCG

India vs Australia: Ajinkya Rahane scored a gritty century to extend India's advantage in the ongoing Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.

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Bishan Singh Bedi Threatens Legal Action Against Delhi Cricket Body

Bishan Singh Bedi has also renounced his membership of the Delhi and District Cricket Association.

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Nothing Alarming in Rajinikanth's Medical Reports, Say Doctors

Tamil film actor Rajanikanth's medical reports show there is nothing alarmingly wrong with him and his doctors will take a call on his discharge today afternoon, according to a medica bulletin issued...

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PM Modi Praises Spirit Of "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" In Mann Ki Baat Address

In his last edition of 'Mann Ki Baat' radio programme of the year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi applauded the resilience of the people amid the coronavirus pandemic and the country's shift towards...

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"Nation Must Not Squander Sacrifice": PM's Tribute To Sikh Saints

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tribute to Sikh saint Guru Govind Singhin his monthly radio address Mann ki Baat, urging the nation not to "squander thesacrifices" made by him."Themartyrdom...

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Protesting Farmers Clang Thalis As PM Addresses "Mann Ki Baat"

Protesting Farmers today clanged thalis at Delhi border as PM addressed his "Mann Ki Baat" show.

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On Navya Nanda's Post, Rumoured Boyfriend Meezaan Left This Comment

"Fiddler on the roof," Navya Naveli Nanda captioned the post

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Malaika And Arjun Are Holidaying At This Beach Destination With Friends

Keeping up with Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor

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Shubman Gill Looked Like He Belonged To International Cricket: McGrath

India vs Australia: Former Australia fast-bowler Glenn McGrath was all praise for debutant Shubman Gill.

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Delhi Records 655 Covid Cases In 24 Hours, Lowest In Over 4 Months

Delhi recorded 655 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours - the lowest in over four months - bringing a much-needed relief for the capital that had seen a sharp spike in cases in November.

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7 Killed In Fire At Egypt Hospital Treating Covid Patients: Report

A fire killed at least seven people and injured several others on Saturday at a private hospital that was treating coronavirus patients on the outskirts of the Egyptian capital Cairo, local sources...

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2021 CNB Viewers' Choice Award: Tech/Gadget Of The Year Nominees

This year at carandbike we have the tech/gadget viewers choice award of the year honouring the things that have made life easier.

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India's Daily New COVID-19 Cases Hit A Near 6-Month Low

18,732 new coronavirus cases in India, lowest daily rise in nearly six months; 1.01 crore total cases so far, 1.4 lakh deaths

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"We Do Nothing To Prevent Next One": WHO Chief's Warning On Pandemics

The coronavirus crisis will not be the last pandemic, and attempts to improve human health are "doomed" without tackling climate change and animal welfare, the World Health Organization's chief said.

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101-Year-Old Woman First In Germany To Receive Coronavirus Vaccine

A 101-year-old woman became the first German to receive a vaccine against the coronavirus on Saturday, a day ahead of the official start of the country's vaccination campaign, local broadcaster MDR...

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2000-Year-Old Roman-Era Equivalent Of Fast Food Stall Unearthed In Italy

A 2,000-year-old fast-food stall unearthed from the ash of Pompeii has given researchers new clues about the snacking habits of the ancient Romans.

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Watch: Tim Paine Pulls Off A "Screamer" To Dismiss Pujara On Day 2

India vs Australia: Tim Paine pulled off an excellent catch behind the stumps, despite being wrong footed, to dismiss Cheteshwar Pujara.

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"Devastating Consequences" If Trump Doesn't Sign Relief Bill: Joe Biden

US President-elect Joe Biden warned Saturday of "devastating consequences" if President Donald Trump continues to delay signing a Covid-19 economic relief bill passed by Congress.

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10 Climbers Killed In Iran, Ship Crew Missing After Snowfall And Storms

At least 10 climbers have died and several more are missing in mountains north of Iran's capital Tehran after heavy snowfall, state media reported on Saturday, and the seven crew members of a ship are...

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China to leapfrog US as world's biggest economy by 2028: Report

China will overtake the United States to become the world's biggest economy in 2028, five years earlier than previously estimated due to the contrasting recoveries of the two countries from the Covid-19 pandemic, a think tank said.

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Rajinikanth "Progressing Well, Blood Pressure On Higher Side": Hospital

Actor-politician Rajinikanth, who was admitted to a hospital in Hyderabad on Friday over "severe fluctuations" in his blood pressure, is "progressing well", a medical bulletin said this morning.

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Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Gets COVID-19 Vaccine: Report

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, state media reported.

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Third Umpire's Contentious Run-Out Call Causes A Stir On Twitter

Former cricketers, including Shane Warne, took to Twitter to have their say on the contentious run-out call, involving Australia captain Tim Paine.

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Aishwarya Shares Pic From Christmas Celebrations With Daughter Aaradhya

Christmas 2020: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's post is all about love

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Viral: Pics And Videos From Gauahar Khan And Zaid Darbar's Reception

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, designer Manish Malhotra, actors Hussain Kuwajerwala and Gautam Rode among many others attended the reception on Friday night

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Watch: Debutants Siraj And Gill Combine To Dismiss Labuschagne

Australia vs India: Mohammed Siraj picked up his maiden Test wicket in the form of Marnus Labuschagne at the MCG on Saturday.

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"Will Bury You 10 Feet Deep": Shivraj Singh Chouhan's Warning To Mafia

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today issued a warned to mafias in the state, saying he will bury them 10 feet deep if they don't leave the state.

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Malayalam Actor Anil Nedumangad Dies At 48

Condoling the actor's demise, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said by portraying notable characters, Anil Nedumangad established his niche in Malayalam films

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2021 CNB Viewers' Choice Awards: Car of the Year Nominees

The carandbike Awards is back again, and we have officially announced the nominees for the 2021 CNB Viewers' Choice category. Despite the coronavirus pandemic and the resultant lockdown, we saw a...

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Farmers To Hold Meet Day After PM Modi's Fresh Appeal: 10 Points

Forty farm unions will hold a meeting today at 2 PM to chalk out their future course of action and take a decision on holding talks with the centre as the deadlock continues over the new agricultural...

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US Doctor Has Severe Allergic Reaction To Moderna Covid Vaccine: Report

A doctor in Boston with a shellfish allergy developed a severe allergic reaction after receiving Moderna's coronavirus vaccine on Thursday, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing the doctor.

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21-Year-Old College Student Likely To Be Next Mayor Of Thiruvananthapuram

Twenty one-year-old Arya Rajendran, who successfully contested the recent civic polls, is likely to become the next Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram, CPI(M) sources said on Friday.

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France Confirms First Case Of British Virus Variant In London Returnee

The first case of a particularly infectious coronavirus variant that recently emerged in Britain has been confirmed in France, the health ministry said on Friday.

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China To Overtake US As World's Biggest Economy By 2028: Report

China will overtake the United States to become the world's biggest economy in 2028, five years earlier than previously estimated due to the contrasting recoveries of the two countries from the...

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Chinese National, 3 Others Arrested For Loan Apps Fraud In Telangana

A Chinese national and three members of a gang have been arrested in an instant loan apps fraud case at Cyberabad.

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LIVE Updates: India's COVID-19 Recovery Rate Improves To 95.77%

Christmas brought good news for India as country's overall COVID-19 recovery rate improved to 95.77 per cent on Friday, with Mumbai's Dharavi, one of the worst affected areas in the country, reported...

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Lower interest rates make India Inc less default prone

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Court Seeks Video On Search At Office Of Advocate For Delhi Riots Accused

A court on Friday sought a status report from Delhi police in relation to the search conducted by it at the office premises of advocate Mehmood Pracha, a lawyer representing some of the accused in the...

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Watch: Jadeja Takes Fine Catch Despite Minor Collision With Shubman Gill

Australia vs India: Ravindra Jadeja completed a brilliant catch to sent Matthew Wade packing despite a minor coming together with Shubman Gill.

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FASTag Mandatory From January 1, Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari Says

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that FASTag is being made mandatory for all vehicles in the country from the new year.

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Bad debt fear keeps pvt banks away from street vendor loans

Last week, a branch manager of a leading state-run bank in Madhya Pradesh wrote to the municipal commissioner seeking “cooperation” as several of the 160 street vendors, who were given loans under the PM SVANidhi scheme, had not paid a single instalment, turning them into non-performing assets (NPAs).

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Infinix Zero 8i Review

The Infinix Zero 8i packs in some impressive specifications on paper, but does that translate to good performance? Check out my review of the Infinix Zero 8i to find out.

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2nd Test: Gill, Pant, Jadeja Included In Playing XI; Shaw, Saha Dropped

India vs Australia: Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj were included in the India's playing XI for the second Test even as Prithvi Shaw and Wriddhiman Saha were dropped.

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Atal Bihari Vajpayee Took India To "Unprecedented Heights...": PM Modi

President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top ministers paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihar Vajpayee at his memorial in Delhi on his 96th birth...

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'India, B'desh finalising first bilateral rice deal in 3 yrs'

Bangladesh is finalizing a purchase of 150,000 tonnes of rice from India’s NAFED, the New Delhi-based state agency told Reuters, in what would be the first such bilateral deal in three years after floods in Bangladesh sent local prices to a record high. India, world’s biggest rice exporter, is offering a steep discount to supplies from rivals Thailand and Vietnam to cut its surplus.

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Christmas 2020: Pics From Kareena Kapoor-Saif Ali Khan's Party

Christmas 2020: In the photo, Kareena Kapoor looks gorgeous in a black outfit

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Centre To Conduct Dry Run For Covid Vaccine In 2 Punjab Districts

The Centre has chosen Punjab to conduct a dry run of COVID-19 vaccine on December 28 and 29, state Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu said on Thursday.

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Sachin Tendulkar, Cristiano Ronaldo And Others Extend Christmas Greetings

Merry Christmas: Sachin Tendulkar, Cristiano Ronaldo and Novak Djokovic were among those from the sporting fraternity who took to social media to extend their Christmas wishes.

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China Backing Away From Promises To Pak Under Economic Corridor: Report

China appears to be backing away from its initial financial promises to Pakistan under Beijing-financed China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a US$60 billion infrastructure building plan, amid...

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US Says Passengers Arriving From UK Must Test Negative For COVID-19

The U.S. government will require all airline passengers arriving from the United Kingdom to test negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of departure starting Monday amid concerns about a new...

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Key terms of Brexit deal explained in bullet points

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s post-Brexit trade deal is unique in that it will leave businesses facing more barriers to trade than they did while Britain was a member of the European Union. While he can claim to have taken back control of Britain’s domestic fishing waters and ended the role of the European Court of Justice, businesses will face a slew of additional barriers.

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Review: 'Coolie No 1' Is Anything But Numero Uno

Coolie No 1 Review: The film does not take into account that the world has changed since the David Dhawan-Govinda combo churned out hit after hit with their mad capers.

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Over 6,00,000 UK Citizens Receive First Dose Of Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine

More than 600,000 UK citizens have received the vaccine against the coronavirus developed by Pfizer and BioNTech pharmaceutical companies, the Department of Health said.

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Honda H'Ness CB 350 Review: Modern Talking

Honda sets its sights on the retro roadster segment dominated by Royal Enfield with the all-new Honda H'Ness CB 350. Does 'His Highness' have what it takes?

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Review: 'Wonder Woman 1984' Floats On One Wing - Gal Gadot

Wonder Woman 1984 Review: Gal Gadot is in top form, backed up well by Kristen Wiig as the nerdy Barbara Minerva who acquires Wonder Woman-like strength but a two-and-a-half-hour film needs much more.

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Oppo Reno 5 Pro+ 5G Launched With 50-Megapixel Sony Camera

Oppo Reno 5 Pro+ 5G has been launched as a premium upgrade to the recently debuted Oppo Reno 5 and Oppo Reno 5 Pro. The new smartphone comes with a Sony IMX766 primary camera as a headline feature....

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Why China turned against Jack Ma

In China, Jack Ma is synonymous with success. The English teacher turned internet entrepreneur is the country’s richest person. He founded Alibaba, the closest thing that Amazon has to a peer and rival. After Donald Trump was elected US president in 2016, Ma was the first high-profile Chinese person he met with.

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"Big Screens, Leaflets": BJP's Plan For PM's Speech To Farmers Today

The BJP is sparing no expense to reach out to farmers today, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address nine crore farmers and clarify the centre's position on the farm laws, as well as release...

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Seven US Lawmakers Write To Mike Pompeo On Farmers' Protest In India

A group of seven influential US lawmakers, including Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, have written to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, urging him to raise the issue of farmers'' protest...

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"Will Sleep Only After Lotus Blooms" In Bengal: BJP's Suvendu Adhikari

Suvendu Adhikari said on Thursday that he has made the right decision to join the BJP and the move has people's approval.

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In a first for India Inc, HUL to help staff facing domestic abuse

In perhaps a first, Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has framed a policy to protect its employees from domestic abuse. This extends the scope of employee well-being beyond work — that is, the office —to his/her personal life and home.

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Refunds in wallets: Lens on radio cabs

The recently set up Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) will send show cause notices to taxi aggregators on the complaints of not refunding the overcharged amount even after accepting their mistakes and adding the refund amount to wallets or issuing coupons rather than paying back the amount to the customer.

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Mamata Banerjee Defends Amartya Sen Over "Illegal Occupants" Reports

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has defended Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen over reports that he was on the Visva Bharati University's list of illegal plot holders and said such allegations...

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Trump Team Weighs Immunity For Saudi Prince In Assassination Plot: Report

The Trump administration is weighing a Saudi request to grant Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman immunity from prosecution over accusations that he orchestrated a conspiracy to kill a former high-level...

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Indian Vaccine Covaxin Has Drawn Global Attention: Top Medical Body

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has said that the Indian vaccine against COVID-19, Covaxin, has drawn global attention.

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One Million Americans Vaccinated Against COVID-19: Official

More than a million people have received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine in the United States, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director Robert Redfield said Wednesday.

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2021 Toyota Fortuner Facelift Launch Details Revealed

Toyota India will be launching the new Fortuner facelift SUV in the country on January 6, 2020. It is likely to get a host of cosmetic updates inside out.

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Facebook Bans Australian Celebrity Chef Over Virus Misinformation

Facebook has banned Australian celebrity chef and conspiracy theorist Pete Evans for repeatedly spreading misinformation about the coronavirus.

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COVID-19 Immunity Lasts 8 Months, Hope For Longevity Of Vaccines: Study

People who have recovered from the novel coronavirus infection have immune memory to protect against reinfection for at least eight months, according to a new study which provides strong evidence for...

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For Birthday Boy Anil Kapoor, Adorable Wishes From Sonam And Rhea Kapoor

"I miss you so much and I can't wait to see you in the new year," wrote Sonam, who lives in London

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Review: 'Criminal Justice 2' Is Pretty Close To Top Notch

Criminal Justice 2 Review: Propelled by flawless performances from Pankaj Tripathi, Kirti Kulhari and Anupriya Goenka, the series follows an emotionally fragile woman caught in the pincers of the...

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SBI Employee, 19, Strangled And Set On Fire, Ex-Boyfriend Arrested

A 19-year-old contractual employee of State Bank of India was killed allegedly by her friend, who then set her body on fire in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district, police said. The accused, who has...

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Watch: Mamata Banerjee Breaks Into Dance, Then A Dig At BJP

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee opened a music festival and even broke into a dance, in an interlude from the heavy-duty campaign for the state election in four months.

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Rahul Gandhi-Led Congress Delegation To Meet President Over Farm Laws

Rahul Gandhi will lead Congress MPs' protest march on Thursday at 10:45 am from Vijay Chowk to Rashtrapati Bhavan and will submit a memorandum to President Ram Nath Kovind seeking his intervention...

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Mumbai Indians Emerge As Most Digitally Engaged Team In IPL

Mumbai Indians has once again reinforced its dominance as one of the most successful sports clubs in India, and a fast emerging Indian sports brand globally.

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Trump Pardons More Allies, Including Son-In-Law's Father: White House

US President Donald Trump issued a new raft of pardons on Wednesday for allies including Jared Kushner's father, adding to a long list he has granted in his waning days in office.

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Supermodel Stella Tennant, Who Walked The Ramp For Versace, Dies At 50

"Stella was a wonderful woman and an inspiration to us all. She will be greatly missed," said the model's family in a statement

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"As Kind As His Stories": Aditi Pays Tribute To 'Sufiyum Sujathayum' Director

"I hope your Sufi soul finds a place as beautiful as the one you created for us in Sufiyum Sujathayum," wrote the actress

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Trump Team Weighs Immunity For Saudi Prince In Assassination Plot: Report

The Trump administration is weighing a Saudi request to grant Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman immunity from prosecution over accusations that he orchestrated a conspiracy to kill a former high-level...

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Surge in tech centres of global retailers in India

Over 25 new global capability centres (GCCs) in the retail/CPG (consumer packaged goods) industry are looking to set up their tech centres in 2021, tapping into the matured ecosystem of talent and global operating models, a Nasscom and ANSR report said. ANSR establishes and operates GCCs in India.

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RBI cautions against loans given on apps

Following cases of suicide over alleged harassment by recovery agents of entities that provided loan over mobile apps, the RBI has cautioned against such loans and has asked aggrieved NBFC borrowers to file complaints on its portal.

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From cars to memory cards, goods flying off shelves

Covid could not dampen the consumer spirit for long. Sales of everything from cars and SUVs to two-wheelers, refrigerators, washing machines, televisions, mobile phones and laptops have rebounded strongly after the zero volumes recorded in April. In categories such as luxury cars and large-screen TVs, dealers even ran out of stocks.

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Infy rallies on $3bn deal, mcap crosses $70bn

Infosys crossed $70 billion in market capitalisation for the first-time in its 39-year history after its ADR ran up by 5% at Tuesday’s close on the NYSE. At close of trading on Wednesday, Infosys had a market capitalization of Rs 5.3 lakh crore, the fifth largest company by market value in India. On Wednesday, the Infosys ADR was up by 0.5% during the opening hours.

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"Couldn't Talk To Him": Folk Singer Who Hosted Amit Shah's Lunch

Baul singer Basudeb Das, who was promised financial help from the West Bengal government, on Wednesday rued he could not have a word with Union Home Minister Amit Shah as he left the poor folk...

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Honda discontinues Civic sedan, CRV SUV

Honda is phasing out the premium sedan Civic and luxury SUV, the CRV, from India as the company works out a fresh revival strategy that includes closure of production at its Greater Noida plant.

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China launches anti-monopoly probe into Alibaba

China has launched an investigation into Alibaba Group for suspected monopolistic behaviour, regulators said on Thursday. A probe has been launched into Alibaba's "choosing one from two" practice, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) said in an online statement.

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"Umbrella Of Protection" Over US Against Covid By Next Summer: Top Expert

If the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines proceeds smoothly, it might be possible to achieve widespread population immunity in the United States by next summer, top scientist Anthony Fauci has said.

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"Remember...": From Mumbai Police, A Message On Night Curfew

All essential activities, businesses and even travelling with certain conditions will be allowed during the night curfew in Mumbai, the police said on Wednesday, listing out the rules for the renewed...

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How China Lost Patience With Jack Ma, Its Loudest Billionaire

When Jack Ma took to a Shanghai conference stage in October, China's most famous entrepreneur was on the brink of pulling off an unprecedented $35 billion initial public offering for the finance...

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Bajaj Auto To Invest Rs. 650 Crore At Chakan For New Plant To Build KTM, Husqvarna & Triumph Bikes

Pune-based two-wheeler maker, Bajaj Auto has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra to set-up a new manufacturing facility in Chakan. The new facility will...

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Vicky Kaushal's Biceps In This Pic Grab Attention Of Rajkummar Rao, Angad

Vicky Kaushal's brother, actor Sunny Kaushal, also dropped an ROFL comment on his post

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Coronavirus Reaches End Of Earth As First Outbreak Hits Antarctica

The coronavirus has landed in Antarctica, the last continent previously free from COVID-19, Chile's military said this week, as health and army officials scrambled to clear out and quarantine staff...

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Jaya Bachchan And Grandson Agastya Nanda's Day Out In Mumbai. See Pics

Jaya Bachchan and Agastya were spotted stepping out of a story in the city on Tuesday

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Elon Musk Says Apple CEO Refused Talks To Acquire Tesla At $60 Billion

Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook refused to take a meeting years ago to discuss acquiring Tesla Inc., Elon Musk said on Tuesday.

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Meet The North Carolina Kid Who Cracked YouTube's Secret Code

In the fall of 2016, Jimmy Donaldson dropped out of college to try to solve one of the biggest mysteries in media: How exactly does a video go viral on YouTube?

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"Party That Ended Triple Talaq...": BJP MP Vs Wife Who Joined Trinamool

A family drama entangled in Bengal election politics continues to play out with BJP MP Saumitra Khan sending his wife Sujata Mondal Khan a divorce notice yesterday, a day after she joined the...

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"Good Riddance," China Says As Germany Leaves UN Security Council

Germany's U.N. envoy, during his last scheduled U.N. Security Council meeting, appealed to China to free two detained Canadians for Christmas, prompting China's deputy U.N. envoy to respond: "Out of...

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Realme Watch S Series, Buds Air Pro Master Edition India Launch Today

Realme Watch S Series, including Watch S and Watch S Pro, as well as Realme Buds Air Pro Master Edition true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones will be launched in India today. The event will start at...

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Elon Musk: Apple CEO refused a meeting to acquire Tesla

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says he once considered selling the electric car maker to Apple, but the iPhone maker's CEO blew off the meeting. In a tweet on Tuesday, Musk said he reached out to Apple CEO Tim Cook “to discuss the possibility of Apple acquiring Tesla (for one-tenth of our current value). He refused to take the meeting.”

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Large companies don’t need debt recast: KV Kamath

Veteran banker K V Kamath says that soft interest rates will provide the tailwind for businesses to come out of the crisis. In an interview to TOI, he speaks on why a fresh pile of corporate bad loans is not expected to build up due to the pandemic.

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India registers a record of 11 unicorns in 2020

India has seen a record number of unicorns (startups valued at $1 billion or more) being created in 2020. On Tuesday, two companies Glance and Dailyhunt turned unicorns, taking the year’s total to 11. In 2019, nine ventures became unicorns, and in the year before, it was eight.

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