Monthly Archives: November 2021

Journalist killed in Bihar, protest erupts in Madhubani

Madhubani : A local journalist and an RTI activist, who was allegedly kidnapped, was killed in Bihar’s Benipatti, said the police on Sunday. Family members of the deceased journalist and villagers are protesting against the killing and demanding justice. Vikas, a villager alleged that Jha’s death is “clearly due to medical mafias”. “His work led to the closure of several …

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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh says, 21st century opportunities can’t be availed with 20th century mindset

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said here today that 21st century opportunities can’t be availed with 20th century mindset. For the youth who have active years ahead, it is important to cultivate the right mindset to be …

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52nd IFFI announces Line up of films selected for Debut Competition

52nd International Film Festival of India has today announced the line up of films selected for Debut competition. The festival has been launch pad to several filmmakers over the years and this section aims at bringing the best first time filmmakers of the year in this section. The list of films in this section are as follows- DOLLU Director: Sagar Puranik …

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Raksha Mantri inaugurates first operationalised private sector defence sector defence manufacturing facility in UP Defence Industrial Corridor

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the first operationalised private sector defence manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) in Lucknow on November 13, 2021. The facility, run by Aerolloy Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of PTC industries, will manufacture parts for Aircraft Engines, Helicopter Engines, Structural parts for aircrafts, Drones and UAV, Submarines, Ultra-Light Artillery Guns, Space Launch …

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People with special needs require our empathy and not sympathy: Vice President

The Vice President, M. Venkaiah Naidu today emphasized the need to build an inclusive society that is sensitive to the needs of differently-abled persons. He said that people with special needs require empathy and not sympathy. Interacting with the staff and trainees of the ‘Composite Regional Centre (CRC) for Skill Development and Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities’ at Nellore, Andhra …

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ITI receives LoI worth Rs 400 crore from Government of Maharashtra

ITI has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) from Urban Development Department, Government of Maharashtra for the implementation of a centralized monitoring system based on information and communications technology (ICT) for solid waste management procedures in all urban local bodies of Maharashtra. The value of this contract is Rs 400 crore. This project will run for a period of seven …

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Hindustan Zinc honoured with the title ‘India’s Largest Silver Miner and Refiner’ by IGC Excellence Award Committee

– Through a transparent selection process, IGC recognises and awards outstanding performance by industry players. -Hindustan Zinc’s online portal initiative was applauded by the IGC Excellence Award Committee. Udaipur : The IGC Excellence Award Committee presented Hindustan Zinc with the award ‘India’s Largest Silver Miner and Refiner’ at the Marriott in Jaipur. Hindustan Zinc Limited received the award for their …

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Wipro joins CargoWise Service Partner Network

Wipro has joined CargoWise Service Partner Network to enable global supply chain transformation. As a partner, Wipro will leverage the CargoWise logistics execution platform to help transportation and logistics companies stay ahead of the competition, and accelerate their business value from freight forwarding, customs, track and trace, transportation optimization and warehouse management. Wipro with its deep expertise in logistics process …

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Ashok Leyland’s consolidated net loss narrows to Rs 84 crore in Q2

Ashok Leyland has reported results for second quarter ended September 30, 2021. The company has reported net loss at Rs 83.01 crore for the quarter under review as compared to net loss of Rs 146.67 crore for the same quarter in the previous year. However, total income of the company increased by 56.69% at Rs 4478.78 crore for Q2FY22 as …

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Hero Motocorp reports 22% fall in Q2 consolidated net profit

Hero Motocorp has reported results for second quarter ended September 30, 2021. The company has reported a fall of 16.68% in its net profit at Rs 794.40 crore for the quarter under review as compared to Rs 953.45 crore for the same quarter in the previous year. Total income of the company decreased by 9.45% at Rs 8610.33 crore for …

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PI Industries reports 6% rise in Q2 consolidated net profit

PI Industries has reported results for second quarter ended September 30, 2021. The company has reported a rise of 9.99% in its net profit at Rs 230.10 crore for the quarter under review as compared to Rs 209.20 crore for the same quarter in the previous year. Total income of the company increased by 16% at Rs 1278.40 crore for …

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Mukand gets nod to buy additional stake in MSMPL

Mukand has received approval to purchase additional 1,33,77,000 equity shares (49% of equity share capital) of Mukand Sumi Metal Processing (MSMPL) from Sumitomo Corporation, Japan (SC), on such terms and conditions as may be mutually agreed among the parties. Post above purchase, the company’s shareholding in MSMPL would increase from 51% to 100% and eventually MSMPL would become the wholly …

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Paytm IPO made 350 employees millionaires

The Rs 18,300 crore initial public offering (IPO) of Paytm-owner One97 Communications, a digital firm, has reportedly made 350 current and previous employees millionaires. These employees will individually now have a net worth of at least Rs 1 crore, according to a Reuters report. The recent share sale has made Paytm the largest fintech IPO in the Asia Pacific Region. The IPO was open …

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DLF planning to develop six new retail properties across major cities

DLF is planning to develop six new retail properties across major cities comprising 2.3 million square feet area as part of its expansion plan. DLF will develop three premium neighborhood plazas – Summit Plaza in DLF 5, Gurugram, Midtown Plaza in Moti Nagar, Delhi, and New Gurgaon Plaza in Sector 91, Gurugram. It will also come up with two office …

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India’s first crypto funded documentary on Afghanistan’s skiing culture creates international buzz

‘Beyond the Border’, a gripping new documentary on the skiing culture of Afghanistan by independent filmmaker from Kashmir Naseer Khanday is all set to be screened at the Fort Lauderdale film festival in November. The documentary received rave reviews when it premiered at Venice film festival in September this year. ‘Beyond the Border’ is Naseer’s second documentary film based on …

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Sun Pharma rises on gearing up to introduce molnupiravir in India

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries is currently trading at Rs. 802.30, up by 8.25 points or 1.04% from its previous closing of Rs. 794.05 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 806.60 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 806.60 and Rs. 799.20 respectively. So far 5125 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group ‘A’ stock of …

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Man Industries shines on bagging new orders worth Rs 350 crore

Man Industries (India) is currently trading at Rs. 108.65, up by 5.85 points or 5.69% from its previous closing of Rs. 102.80 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 105.00 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 114.00 and Rs. 105.00 respectively. So far 5801 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group ‘B ‘ stock …

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[Samsung AI Forum 2021] Advancing AI Technologies That Can Help Humankind

From November 1–2, Samsung Electronics held its fifth Samsung AI Forum (SAIF) entirely online. The event brought world-renowned academics and AI experts together to discuss and establish research directions for developing AI that can be scaled to benefit humanity.   Speakers representing various fields introduced newly developed AI algorithms, as well as innovative AI solutions that can benefit our lives …

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Etsy removes Goddess Kali Cereal T-shirt within 17-hours of Hindu protest

Brooklyn (New York) headquartered e-commerce company Etsy, Inc. removed Goddess Kali Cereal T-shirt, displaying image of Kali seemingly promoting a cereal of blood fortified with human skulls; within 17-hours of Hindu protest, who called it “highly inappropriate” and a desecration. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who spearheaded the protest, in a statement in Nevada today, thanked Etsy for understanding the concerns of …

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HDFC Bank surges on signing MoU with Manipal Business Solutions

HDFC Bank is currently trading at Rs. 1550.90, up by 2.50 points or 0.16% from its previous closing of Rs. 1548.40 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 1555.00 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 1557.20 and Rs. 1545.05 respectively. So far 57510 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group ‘A’ stock of face …

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Polycab India inches up on incorporating subsidiary company in India

Polycab India is currently trading at Rs. 2499.45, up by 1.25 points or 0.05% from its previous closing of Rs. 2498.20 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 2510.00 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 2520.00 and Rs. 2479.35 respectively. So far 7570 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group ‘A’ stock of face …

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Bollywood singer Jyotica Tangri’s new break-up song ‘Hauli Hauli ‘ starring Zareen Khan & Prince Narula out now

MUMBAI: After delivering back-to-back hits with Na Dooja Koi, Nakhre and Dream Mein Entry, Bollywood singing sensation Jyotica Tangri is all set to win hearts again with her latest single Hauli Hauli. This time, the romantic single  features hot Bollywood actress Zareen Khan & Roadies man Prince Narula. Undoubtedly, Jyotica is on cloud nine after tasting back-to-back successes with the …

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HDFC Bank integrates with Government of India’s National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) to reach over 1.71 crore farmers

Udaipur : HDFC Bank, India’s largest private sector bank today announced its integration with the Government of India’s National Agriculture Market (eNAM) to enable digital collections and settlement of funds to various e-NAM beneficiaries. Launched in 2016, with Small Farmers Agri–Business Consortium (SFAC) as the nodal implementing agency under the aegis of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, eNAM is …

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Army Commander Southern Command Visits Jaisalmer Military Station

Jaipur : Lieutenant General JS Nain, GOC-in-C,  Southern Command visited Jaisalmer Military Station on a two day visit on 11-12 Nov 2021.  Army Commander reviewed the operational preparedness of the formations defending the western borders in the desert sector. He was briefed by senior formation commanders on various military aspects. Army Commander witnessed Manoeuvre Battle Actions of Mechanised Formations in a …

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Ancient Hindu mantras open Special Session of Nevada Assembly

Special Session of Nevada State Assembly, convened by Governor Steve Sisolak, opened with ancient Hindu mantras on November 12, containing verses from world’s oldest extant scripture.  Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed delivered the invocation from ancient Sanskrit scriptures remotely before Nevada State Assembly in capital Carson City. After Sanskrit delivery, he then read the English interpretation of the prayers. Sanskrit …

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NMDC Delivers Strong Q2 and H1 Financials

National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. (NMDC) under Ministry of Steel, the country’s largest iron ore producer delivered another strong financial performance, with a 205% and 196% increase in turnover and PBT respectively in the second quarter of FY22. During Q2, NMDC has been able to outperform both production and sales over the CPLY. In this quarter, NMDC produced 8.77 million tonnes (MT) …

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ShriArjun Munda inaugurates the Uttarakhand Tribal Festivalas part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav and Uttarakhand Foundation Week

The Union Minister for Ministry of Tribal Affairs, ShriArjunMunda and  Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Pushkar Singh Dhamiinaugurated the 3-day Uttarakhand Tribal Festival in Dehradun, Uttarakhand on 11th November 2021. Uttarakhand Tribal Festival is part of celebrations of Azadi Ka Amrit  Mahotsav being celebrated across country and is one of the curtain raiser programmesbeing organized ahead of the week long celebrations of …

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Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Chemical and Fertilizers Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates 32nd edition of “Hunar Haat” in Lucknow today.

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Chemical and Fertilizers Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the 32nd edition of “Hunar Haat”, “Perfect Platform” to “promote and preserve” traditional art and craft of the country, in Lucknow today. In his address after inauguration of the “Hunar Haat”, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya said that it is very necessary to promote, encourage and respect the …

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Indian astronomers develop methodology to understand the Exoplanets accurately

Indian astronomers have developed an algorithm that can increase the accuracy of data from exoplanets by reducing the contamination by the Earth’s atmosphere and the disturbances due to instrumental effects and other factors. This algorithm, called the critical noise treatment algorithm, can help to study the environment of exoplanets with better precision. The understanding of physical properties of exoplanets with …

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Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh & UP Chief Minister hold consultations in Lucknow to enhance investment in UP Defence Industrial Corridor

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath held consultations to enhance investment in the UP Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) at the Chief Minister’s residence in Lucknow on November 12, 2021. The Raksha Mantri listened to the views of representatives of private defence industries present at the meeting and was briefed on the progress of investments …

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7 States meet the target for capital expenditure upto Q-2 of 2021-22

Seven States namely, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Punjab, Rajasthan and Telangana have achieved the target set by the Ministry of Finance for the capital expenditure upto 2nd Quarter of 2021-22. As an incentive, these States have been granted permission by the Department of Expenditure on Friday to borrow an additional amount of Rs.16,691 crore. The additional open market borrowing permission …

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President of India will give away the National Sports Awards 2021 today

Key Highlights Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2021 will be given to 12 Sports persons 35 Sports persons will receive Arjuna Awards for outstanding performance in Sports and Games 2021 The President of India Ram Nath Kovind will give away the National Sports Awards 2021 tomorrow on 13th November, 2021at a specially organized function at  Rashtrapati Bhavan.Ministry of Youth Affairs …

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Finolex Cables reports 41.39% jump in Q2 consolidated net profit

Finolex Cables has reported results for second quarter ended September 30, 2021. The company has reported over 2- fold jump in its net profit at Rs 149.73 crore for the quarter under review as compared to Rs 69.08 crore for the same quarter in the previous year. Total income of the company reported 56.36% jump at Rs 1,030.70 crore for …

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Vodafone Idea’s consolidated net loss narrows to Rs 7132 crore in Q2

Vodafone Idea has reported results for second quarter ended September 30, 2021. The company has reported net loss at Rs 7171.70 crore for the quarter under review as compared to net loss of Rs 7215.60 crore for the same quarter in the previous year. Total income of the company decreased by 13.08% at Rs 9344.30 crore for Q2FY22 as compared …

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Adani Enterprises moves up as its arm incorporates subsidiary company

Adani Enterprises is currently trading at Rs. 1487.15, up by 14.70 points or 1.00% from its previous closing of Rs. 1472.45 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 1472.45 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 1500.00 and Rs. 1465.00 respectively. So far 47655 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group ‘A’ stock of face …

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Bank of Baroda creates new 52 week high on signing MoU with NeML

Bank of Baroda is currently trading at Rs. 103.45, up by 1.10 points or 1.07% from its previous closing of Rs. 102.35 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 102.55 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 104.00 and Rs. 100.25 respectively. So far 3506418 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group ‘A’ stock of …

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Dabur India gains on reporting 5% rise in Q2 consolidated net profit

Dabur India is currently trading at Rs. 608.20, up by 9.90 points or 1.65% from its previous closing of Rs. 598.30 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 605.60 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 612.00 and Rs. 602.60 respectively. So far 134139 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group ‘A’ stock of face …

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HPCL zooms despite reporting 36% fall in Q2 consolidated net profit

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation is currently trading at Rs. 312.30, up by 8.85 points or 2.92% from its previous closing of Rs. 303.45 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 303.00 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 316.80 and Rs. 303.00 respectively. So far 164539 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group ‘A’ stock of …

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Al Ain Zoo gives employees free EXPO 2020 Dubai tickets

  Al Ain : Al Ain Zoo has announced that it will be giving employees in various sectors free tickets to visit EXPO 2020 Dubai to enable them to explore the valuable opportunities, experiences and practices showcased at this world-class event, and to give them the opportunity to take part in this huge achievement put together by some of the …

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