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02 May

Adani Ports Q4 net profit gain 77% to Rs 2,014 crore

Business CorrespondentBusiness, Economy

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on Thursday reported a 76.87% rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 2,014.77 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 2024. The country's largest integrated logistics company had posted a profit of Rs 1,139.07 crore in the corresponding period of the previous financial year, the company said in a BSE filing. Its consolidated total income rose to Rs 7,199.94 crore in Q4FY24 from Rs 6,178.35 crore in the year-ago period. Total expenses also increased to Rs 4,450.52 crore in the quarter under review from Rs 3,995 crore a year ago.

02 May

Join the Beat: Inside BABA’s 30-Day Song Challenge Adventure

Business BureauBusiness

BABA, a renowned indie music artist known for his diverse style and multi-instrumental abilities, has embarked on a 30-day song challenge, showcasing his versatility and unwavering dedication to his craft, redefining the boundaries of creativity and productivity. BABA, a singer-songwriter and producer, is a musical entity that embodies innovation and artistry. He has nurtured his passion for music from a young age, exploring various instruments and genres. His distinctive sound blends rich harmonic colors with fun arrangements. His latest project has made waves in the indie music charts, positioning him as a significant figure in the global indie scene. BABA's…

02 May

Congress addresses rally at Dhubri dist, Assam

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Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi visits Assam to address a rally in Balajan, Dhubri district. During the rally, Gandhi has accused Modi government in scheme plans. Gandhi asserted, "Modi makes schemes just to cover the scams and save his friends." On the other hand, these days there are news about COVID vaccine side effects, to which she said, "It is in the news that COVID vaccination can make you really sick, but the company and the BJP knew about it only because of it that electoral bonds have been issued in the name of the BJP."

02 May

The joint managing director of Kotak, KVS Manian, has resigned

Business BureauBusiness

Kotak Mahindra Bank disclosed today the resignation of KVS Manian, the Whole Time Director serving as Joint Managing Director, signaling a significant leadership change within the institution. Manian has opted to step down from his role to explore fresh opportunities within the Financial Services sector, prompting the Board to promptly accept his resignation with immediate effect. Responding swiftly to this development, the bank has introduced a revamped reporting structure to enhance leadership oversight and streamline operations across its various business divisions. Going forward, the Wholesale, Commercial, and Private Bank segments will report directly to Ashok Vaswani, the bank's Managing Director…

02 May

Death toll rises to 36 as highway collapses in China after heavy rains

Banasree SarkarLatestHighway Collapse

A shiny four-lane road. A huge ditch has been created across one side of it! Under which there is a row of cars. South China's Guangdong province witnessed such a terrible incident. China's state media reported that a section of the connecting highway between Meizhou and Dapu in Guangdong province suddenly collapsed around 2:00 a.m. on Wednesday. A deep ditch, about 58 feet long, is formed in the middle of the road. The death toll was initially estimated at 19. Later, according to news agency Associated Press, the death toll has risen to 24. At least 30 injured people are…

01 May

From May 15, Orang National park to get closed

editorAssam

The authorities of Orang National Park has issued a statement regarding closure of Jeep and elephant safari the park from May 15 for visitors and tourists as well. According to the sources, each tourism year the parks of Assam are remained closed during monsoon season to heavy rainfall in the region. It may be mentioned, Jeep and elephant safaris are the main tourist attractions that provide close and personal chance to see creatures in their own environments.

01 May

Indian Oil’s quarterly profit drop 52% due to inventory losses, low fuel prices

Business CorrespondentBusiness, Economy, India

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) on Tuesday reported a 52 percent decline in fourth quarter profit as the company sold fuel below market prices due to inventory losses. While India is the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, Indian Oil controls about a third of India's five million barrel-per-day refining capacity with its unit Chennai Petroleum. However, India has been buying increasingly cheaper Russian oil as discounts have fallen from $30 a barrel in 2022 to less than $10 this year, while refiners also cut fuel prices at the pumps ahead of this year's general elections. IOC reported a 52% decline…

01 May

He failed to make the T20 World Cup squad on the day itself.

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He failed to make the T20 World Cup squad on the day itself. Mumbai captain Hardik Pandya was also punished after the loss to Lucknow. He will have to pay a penalty of 24 lakh rupees due to slow over rate. The entire team has been fined.Mumbai's playoff dreams suffered a major blow with a loss against Lucknow. This punishment was announced by the IPL after the match. Hardik is fined more as captain. The rest will have to pay a fine of Rs 6 lakh or 25 percent match fee, whichever is less. This is Hardik's second offense in…

30 Apr

Releasing accused who repeatedly raped minor would fester wounds, Bombay HC rejects bail plea

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The Bombay High Court has refused bail to a man found guilty of usually raping a girl since she was 10 years old, observing the victim has developed the symptoms of a "nymphomaniac" due to the ordeal of the horrendous crime. A single bench of Justice Prithviraj Chavan in the judgment on Monday(29, April) while refusing the bail plea filed by the accused, said the crime is not only shocking to the conscience of a prudent man but also obnoxious. The high court in its order verbatim quoted the 27-page diary written by the victim describing her ordeal and stated"words…

30 Apr

As soon Parineeti met Raghav Chadha, she decided to marry him

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Actress Parineeti Chopra has recently appeared in the movie Amar Singh Chamkila and fans have praised the actress for her performance. The actress has last year tied the knot with politician Raghav Chadha which was the biggest newsmaker of the year, 2023. The actress shared about her relationship with her husband saying, “We met at an event in London, and usually, I’d just say hi and move on, but this time, I said, ‘Let’s meet for breakfast’. Including our teams, it was around 8-10 of us, and we met at breakfast the next day. I had no idea who he…