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17 Aug

JSW Cement to increase ₹4,000 via IPO, file draft docs with SEBI, set up Rajasthan Cement unit

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The issue comprises fresh equity sale of ₹2,000 crore and offer for sale (OFS) of ₹2,000 crore.The funds are to be used to set up a cement unit in Nagaur district of Rajasthan, repay certain borrowings and for other general purposes.The company said that it will invest ₹3,000 crore for the greenfield Rajasthan unit, and said it plans to expand into the North and Central India markets, as its current presence is mainly in Southeast and West India.The group's energy, ports and steel businesses are already listed. JSW Infrastructure is the latest before JSW Cement.JSW Cement MD and JSW Group…

16 Aug

Black Box reports 55% upturn in net profit in Q1

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IT solutions provider Black Box Ltd announced a 55 percent year-on-year rise in profit after tax (PAT) for the quarter ending June 30, 2024, reaching Rs 37 crore. PAT margin improved to 2.6 percent. An inflation of 110 basis points from last year. Black Box has also reported 28 percent year-on-year growth in EBITDA to Rs 115 crore in the quarter and is making efforts to achieve 9% EBITDA margin by the end of this financial year.Revenue for the quarter unbend at Rs 1,423 crore compared to Rs 1,571 crore in the first quarter of the last financial year. Despite…

14 Aug

John Abraham report he ‘didn’t work for four years’ after Bollywood declared him ‘finished, done, out’

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Actor John Abraham talked about starting his career as a filmmaker when he felt dissatisfied with the films he was doing as an actor. He said that he had no work for many years because the industry had rejected him. But things changed when he took matters into his own hands and proved to the industry that he was more than just a chiseled action hero.In 2023, John played the villain in 'Pathan', which proved to be his biggest box office hit to date.In an interview with Ranveer Allahbadia, John was asked why he decided to become a producer, to…

13 Aug

Kamtapur Progressive Party took out protest march in Siliguri

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Siliguri, August 13: Kamtapur Progressive Party organized a protest march in Siliguri on Tuesday in support of several demands. The march started from Mallagudi, passed through various areas and ended at Court More.Major demands of the march included a petition to the state government to start teaching the Kamtapur language in schools and a demand for the central government to recognize Kamtapur as the eighth scheduled language. Additionally, the protesters called for the formation of the Narayani Sena Regiment.The march was led by Kamtapur Progressive Party President Amit Roy, who kept these issues at the center of his campaign.

12 Aug

Blood donation camp organized in Siliguri on World Elephant Day

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Siliguri, August 12: Naxalbari branch of Paschim Banga Vigyan Manch organized a blood donation camp in Tukriyajhar range of Kurseong Forest Department on Monday. The event has been held to mark World Elephant Day and address the ongoing blood shortage.The camp was attended by many notable personalities including ADFO Rahul De Mukherjee, Vigyan Manch's Gopal De, NAF's Animesh Basu, former teacher and Vigyan Manch member Paritosh Chakradar and Biplab Roy. Although the initial target was to collect 50 units of blood, 20 units of blood were successfully collected in the camp.The participants included forest workers and members of Vigyan Manch,…

10 Aug

70 women got the first payment of Rs 3,000, and 33 others got the second payment of Rs 2,000 provided by the Manipur government

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6,164 children's age is between six months and six years; 2,638 are adolescent girls; 232 are pregnant women; and 753 are lactating mothers who live in refugee camps in Manipur and are in touch with the nearby Anganwadi centers, the government informed Parliament on Friday. In reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Women and Child Development Minister Annpurna Devi gave an update on the support extended to displace individuals at such camps in the northeastern state. According to Devi, these individuals are in touch with 271 nearby Anganwadi centers. Under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, 103 women are expecting…

10 Aug

BHU inaugurate mobile app Namaste BHU for students

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Banaras Hindu University has launched its mobile app Namaste BHU. Through this, they plan to strengthen digital connections within the university and ease access to services and information for students and faculty, enhancing the overall campus experience.The app is available to download on Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Users can create an account on the app using their registered mobile number with the University (BHU) and start using it.Services include a university directory with information on faculties, departments and programs offered, names, designations, emails and phone numbers of key officials, faculty and staff. Additionally, the application will allow…

09 Aug

John Abraham express the journalist he insulted at Veda trailer launch ‘deserved it’: ‘He was put there to provoke me’

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Actor John Abraham, who is currently promoting his upcoming film Veda, recently got into a public argument with an entertainment journalist at the trailer launch of the film. When John was asked about doing films out of his comfort zone, the actor responded by calling the man an "idiot". Now, in a new interview, the actor stands by his actions, insisting the man "deserved it." He also said that the journalist was "planted there" to "provoke" him.In a conversation with Ranveer Allahabadia on his YouTube channel, John said, "I know that a man was put there to harass me, to…

08 Aug

Year after year Apollo Tires Q1 results: Net profit lapse 24% to ₹302 crore, revenue up 1.5% YoY

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Apollo Tires Q1 results: Apollo Tires on Wednesday, August 7 announced its April-June quarter results for the financial year 2024-25 (Q1FY25), reporting a 24 percent decline in net profit at ₹302 crore. While it was ₹397 crore last year. Same period last year. The Chennai-based tire maker's revenue from operations rose 1.4 percent to ₹6,335 crore in the first quarter of the current financial year, compared to ₹6,244 crore in the year-ago period.The company's net profit has declined due to lower sales and increased raw material costs. Apollo Tires' operating performance or EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization)…

07 Aug

Jamia Millia Islamia start admissions for skill-based short-term courses

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JMI Short-Term Courses 2024: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has announced the launch of admissions for a series of skill-based short-term courses through its Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE). These courses will provide participants with practical skills and knowledge in various high-demand sectors, enhancing their employability and professional capabilities.The registration process for these courses is now open and will continue till August 18. Candidates are encouraged to apply by the closing date to secure their place.Skill-based short-term courses offered at JMI include Digital Marketing Basics, Performance Marketing, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Ethical Hacking, Cyber Security, Audio and…