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Indian Oil Corporation  announces Rs 22,000 Crore rights issue

Indian Oil Corporation announces Rs 22,000 Crore rights issue

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) will raise 22,000 crore rupees ($2.66 billion) through a share rights issue, the state-owned refiner said on Friday. Last month, Reuters reported that the Indian government had started planning to finance energy transfer projects at three major state refineries "IOC, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) in exchange for equity." IOC, the country's apex regulator, did not specify which projects the newly raised funds would target. It said it would provide more details on rights, including pricing and timing, after board approval. Last week, BPCL said it would raise $2.19 billion…
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Mithun Chakraborty lost his mother on Friday in Mumbai

Mithun Chakraborty lost his mother on Friday in Mumbai

Mithun Chakraborty's mother Shantirani Chakraborty passed away. She breathed her last on Friday. She was currently living in Mumbai with her megastar son, and Shantirani Devi breathed her last there. At one time she lived with her husband and 5 children in Jorabagan house in Kolkata. They spent a lot of hard time in Kolkata and Mumbai. With time the boy got success. Then he lived with his son.
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50-year-old woman shot dead by daughter’s former friend in Delhi

50-year-old woman shot dead by daughter’s former friend in Delhi

A 55-year-old woman in north Delhi's Sarai Rohila was allegedly shot dead by her daughter's ex-boyfriend at their home. Police said the accused man allegedly came to retrieve the gifts given to his partner but instead fired at her and her mother. The deceased Poonam (55) was shot in the head and died on the spot, police said. Her daughter, a 27-year-old chartered accountant, called the police and alleged that her ex-boyfriend had killed her mother. The absconding accused works as a salesman in a saree shop in the Kotwali area. Police said the woman and the accused were in…
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B-Tex signs Boman Irani as brand face

B-Tex signs Boman Irani as brand face

B-Tex, a manufacturer of dermatological over-the-counter (OTC) pharma products, announced Boman Irani as its brand ambassador. The company, in an official announcement, said it aims to leverage Irani's popularity to make a significant impact in the market and further strengthen its position in the pharmaceutical industry. The pharma brand has also launched a musical ad film where the actor emphasizes the benefits of using the product. Ajay Patel, CMD, B-Tex said, "We are delighted to welcome Boman Irani as our brand ambassador. His unparalleled talent, magnetic charisma and unwavering pursuit of excellence resonate with our brand's core values and mission.…
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Shah Rukh Khan meets with an accident during shooting in US

Shah Rukh Khan meets with an accident during shooting in US

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has reportedly met with an accident on the sets of one of his projects in Los Angeles. According to a report, Khan met with an accident and injured his nose, after which, the actor had to undergo a small surgery."SRK was shooting for a project in Los Angeles and he hit his nose. He started bleeding and was immediately rushed to the hospital," a source told ETimes. The source added that the actor's team was told by doctors that there was nothing to worry about and that Khan would have to undergo a small surgery…
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Shraddha Kapoor signs for ASICS India

Shraddha Kapoor signs for ASICS India

ASICS, Japan's global sportswear brand, has appointed Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor as the brand ambassador of India. The brand would like to strengthen its philosophy of 'beautiful mind, healthy body' through the association and create a niche among Indian female fitness enthusiasts. The actor will approve the brand's footwear and women's sports offers. Shraddha Kapoor commented, "I am excited to start this amazing journey with ASICS India. The growing awareness of the significance of physical and mental well-being has made it essential for everyone to prioritize their overall health. I strongly believe that a healthy body nurtures a healthy mind,…
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Pakistani woman comes to India with 4 Kids to meet her lover in Noida

Pakistani woman comes to India with 4 Kids to meet her lover in Noida

A woman from Pakistan entered India illegally with her four children after falling in love with a man from Greater Noida on the gaming app PUBG Mobile. Seema Ghulam Haider, a 27-year-old Pakistani woman, and the man have been identified as Sachin, 22. The two met and fell in love on the gaming platform after which they decided to stay together in India. In India, they were living in a rented apartment in the Rabupura area of Greater Noida. According to India Today report, the woman had entered India in May with her four children as the apartment owner Brijesh…
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Jio launches Jio Bharat 4G phone at Rs 999

Jio launches Jio Bharat 4G phone at Rs 999

Reliance Jio has launched its new Jio Bharat Phone, a smart feature phone designed to help India transition to a 4G-only future. The phone is priced at Rs 999 and comes with two new Jio Bharat plans, priced at Rs 123 and Rs 1234. Launched under the company's "2G Mukt Bharat" (2G-Mukt Bharat) vision, the Jio Bharat Phone is a basic-looking but smart feature phone that comes with all the essentials that will help users stay connected, especially in rural parts of India. It has a 1.77-inch display, a 0.3MP camera, a torch, an FM radio, a 3.5mm audio jack,…
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Veteran actor Harish Magon passes away at 76

Veteran actor Harish Magon passes away at 76

Veteran actor Harish Magon, best known for his memorable performances in Bollywood classics like 'Gol Maal' and 'Chupke Chupke', died at the age of 76 on Saturday. Although the exact cause of his death is not known, it is believed that the late actor died of age-related ailments. The Cine and TV Artists Association (CINTAA) shared the news of Magon's death through Twitter. Mourning the loss of the actor, CINTAA said in its tweet that Magon was a member of the Artists' Association of the Indian Film and television industry since June 1988. As reported by ETimes, the late actor…
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Sebi slaps Rs 30 Lakh penalty on Vedanta

Sebi slaps Rs 30 Lakh penalty on Vedanta

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has imposed a fine of Rs 30,00,000 on Vedanta Ltd for violating listing and disclosure norms. Vedanta will have to pay within 45 days of receiving the order, the regulator said. Sebi fines mining major for misrepresentations related to plans to enter the semiconductor business. On February 14, 2022, news began circulating that Vedanta had partnered with Foxconn to manufacture semiconductors in India. Following this, the stock exchange sought an explanation from Vedanta, to which the company replied that the said business would be managed by the holding company Vulcan Investments Limited.…
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