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27 May

Sensex crosses 76 thousand, market at record high: Investors’ wealth improved by Rs 1.5 lakh Crore; Finolex Cables, Aegis Logistics expansion to 12%

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This huge surge was supported by gains in banks and the financial sector. The 30-share BSE Sensex pack rose 599 points to hit a record high of 76,010, while the broader NSE Nifty index rose over 151 points to a new lifetime peak of 23,108.Domestic stocks made strong gains in Monday's trade to touch their new all-time high. This huge surge was supported by gains in banks and the financial sector. The 30-share BSE Sensex pack rose 599 points to hit a record high of 76,010, while the broader NSE Nifty index rose over 151 points to a new lifetime…

27 May

Terrible shaking in mid-air plane, injured 12 passengers

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The plane was going to Ireland from Doha. Qatar Airways aircraft. Air turbulence in mid-air. At least 12 passengers were injured. However, the airport authorities said the plane arrived on time. The plane landed safely. Flight QR017 returns around 1 p.m. local time in Dublin. According to airport sources, the same is known. Emergency services were called in immediately after landing, Dublin Airport authorities said. There were multiple departments, including airport police, the fire brigade, etc. Six passengers and six crew members were injured. This air turbulence suddenly appeared while flying over Turkish skies. This usually results in severe shaking…

25 May

Divi’s Laboratories Q4 results: Net profit inflation 67% to ₹538 crore, revenue up 18% YoY; Dividend declared

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Divi's Laboratories Q4 results: Divi's Laboratories on Saturday, May 25 announced January-March quarter results for the financial year 2023-24 (Q4FY24), reporting 67.6% rise in net profit to ₹538 crore. Whereas last year it was ₹321 Crore. Same period last year. The pharma major's revenue from operations grew 18% to ₹2,303 Crore in Q4FY24, compared to ₹1,951 Crore in the year-ago period. The company's board also declared a dividend of ₹2 (at 1,500 per cent) per equity share at face value of ₹30 for the financial year ending March 31, 2024.

24 May

ITC Q4 results: Net profit marginally down at Rs 5,020 Crore;

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ITC Ltd on Thursday reported: Net profit of Rs 5,020.20 Crore for the March 2024 quarter, down 1.3% on year-on-year (YoY) basis. The FMCG major had reported a net profit of Rs 5086.86 in the year-ago period. On a sequential basis, the bottom-line was marginally flat at Rs 5,572.07 in the December 2023, quarter.ITC's revenue from operations cut down 1.4% to Rs 17,571.72 Crore in the fourth quarter of financial year 2023-24. Its income in the same quarter of the previous financial year was Rs 17,506.08 Crore. Its income for the quarter ending December 31, 2023 stood at Rs 17,224…

22 May

A Singapore Airlines plane crashed mid-air, one passenger was killed, many were injured

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Heavy shaking in the air during the flight! A passenger on a flight from London to Singapore died due to 'air turbulence'. It is reported that 30 more passengers were injured in this incident. The Singapore Airlines authorities have confirmed that the passenger died on the plane. The airline said that the plane made an emergency landing in Bangkok. According to media reports, the SQ321 Boeing aircraft of Singapore Airlines departed from Heathrow Airport in London and headed for Singapore. The plane was carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew members. According to the airline, the plane fell into 'turbulence' in…

18 May

Delhi excise policy 2021-22: Charge sheet against Arbind Kejriwal

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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has accused Delhi Chief Minister Arbind Kejriwal in money laundering case, making it first ever case to get registered against any political party. According to the sources, the ED has filed eighth charge sheet in the Delhi excise policy 2021-22 before a court on Friday. A sources informed saying, “A detailed prosecution complaint (or charge sheet) has been filed based on irrefutable evidence that shows that Kejriwal is the key conspirator who used his position as the CM of Delhi to facilitate the offence of money laundering punishable u/s 4 of PMLA (prevention of money laundering…

15 May

Miscreants attempts to kill youth in Digboi, Assam

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A youth in Digboi, Assam identified as Amrit Thakur was brutally attacked by a group of miscreants who attempted to kill him. According to the sources, the horrifying incident took place at Digboi Chariali locality. The victim alleged that the attack was done by his wife's relatives due to family feud. Amrit has been seeking seperation from his wife. However, the victim is admitted to hospital and he is under treatment with severe injuries and critical condition.

07 May

Kareena Kapoor Khan appointed UNICEF India National Ambassador, speaks on rights of children

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UNICEF India on Saturday announced Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan as its new National Ambassador. The "Crew" actress, who has been in connection with UNICEF India since 2014, will support the not-for-profit organisation in furthering every child's right to early childhood development, health, education and gender equality, a press release said. The actress had earlier served as a Celebrity Advocate for UNICEF India. "There are few things as important as the rights of children, the future generation of this world. I am honoured to continue my association with UNICEF now as India's National Ambassador," the 43-year-old actor said in a…

05 May

Air India has cut down the free cabin baggage allowance for the lowest economy fare segment from 20 kg to 15 kg

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Loss-making Air India has reduced the free cabin baggage allowance for the lowest economy fare segment on domestic flights from 20 kg to 15 kg. The changes have been made to fare families, a menu-based pricing model introduced by Tata Group-owned Air India last August. The airline has said that a one-size-fits-all approach is no longer ideal. An airline spokesperson said on Saturday that there are three fare families – Comfort, Comfort Plus and Flex – which offer different levels of benefits and fare restrictions at different price points. From May 2, the free cabin luggage allowance for 'Comfort' and…

04 May

Gaya Accident: Loco Pilot Dies After Getting Hit by New Delhi-Ranchi Rajdhani Express

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A loco pilot named Pankaj Kumar Singh, age 40, died after being hit by the Rajdhani Express at Gajandi station of Gaya-Koderma Valley railway section. The deceased was identified to be a resident of village Jankinagar, police station Naya Rampur, district Munger, reports jagran.com. The loco pilot was working at Gomo Railway Headquarters. The tragedy took place at 4.30 a.m. on Saturday(4, May) morning. Sharing information about the tragedy, RPF Inspector Koderma Jawahar Lal told that in the morning, loco pilot Pankaj Kumar Singh from Gajandi station limit point number P 72B, between kilometer 403/28(02)-403/28(01), light engine from Gomo in…