Stocks to watch: Axis Bank, Airtel, Voda Idea, Sunteck Realty, auto stocks

The Reserve Bank of India has extended the term of J&K Bank Chairman and Managing Director R K Chhibber by six months

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Trading strategies for copper and aluminum by Tradebulls Securities

Copper needs a decisive breakout below 657 for sellers to get active

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MARKET LIVE: Sensex gains 400 pts, Nifty tops 14,800; Likhitha Infra up 7%

LIVE market: All the Nifty sectoral indices, barring the Nifty Realty index, were trading in the green. Nifty Auto, Nifty IT, and Nifty PSU Bank indexes were up 1 per cent, each

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MARKET LIVE: Sensex gains 400 pts, Nifty tops 14,800; Likhitha Infra up 7%

LIVE market: All the Nifty sectoral indices, barring the Nifty Realty index, were trading in the green. Nifty Auto, Nifty IT, and Nifty PSU Bank indexes were up 1 per cent, each

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Public issues: Sebi reduces timelines for refunding investors' money

Sebi on Wednesday reduced the timelines for refund of investors' money to four days in case of non receipt of minimum subscription and the issuer failing to obtain listing or trading permission

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After decade-best performance in FY21, where are markets headed in FY22?

Despite the economy slipping into a technical recession with all the economic activity coming to a standstill for months together, markets registered their best financial year performance in a decade

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Govt withdraws order cutting interest rates on small savings schemes

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says earlier decision was an 'oversight'.

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How Masayoshi Son's 'money guy' Lex Greensill went from hero to zero

Son has had to write down his investment, making it among the worst in the history of his Vision Fund, alongside the implosion of WeWork Cos., another SoftBank portfolio company

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Maharashtra govt to reinstate 5% stamp duty on property registrations

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday decided not to extend the two per cent stamp duty waiver on property registrations from April

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Archegos fallout wipes $9 bn from market value of Credit Suisse, Nomura

Investors tallied the fallout from Archegos Capital's dramatic meltdown, with Nomura and Credit Suisse shares losing a collective $9 billion while heightened scrutiny of the hedge fund industry loomed

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Mothers bear the cost of the pandemic shift to remote work

At the same time the pandemic was expanding the number of people working remotely, children nationwide began attending school virtually. The result? An increase in domestic work that fell disproportionately on the shoulders of mothers, according to a new study by sociologists.

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How comorbidities increase risks for COVID patients

Comorbidities such as heart disease, respiratory disease, renal disease and cancer lead to an increased risk of death from COVID-19, according to new research.

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Why SARS-CoV-2 replicates better in the upper respiratory tract

Researchers have assessed virus growth and activation of the cellular defense mechanisms in the respiratory tract. They have shown that natural temperature differences that exist in the upper and lower respiratory tract have a profound influence on SARS-CoV-2 replication and subsequent innate immune activation in human cells. The findings can help to develop antiviral drugs and preventive measures.

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Temperature sensor could help safeguard mRNA vaccines

Researchers have developed a tamper-proof temperature indicator that can alert health care workers when a vial of vaccine reaches an unsafe temperature for a certain period, which could help ensure distribution of effective mRNA vaccines.

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B.1.1.7 variant of COVID-19 spreading rapidly in United States

A genetic analysis of virus samples suggests that the UK-originating variant, which is 40-50 percent more transmissible, entered the country in late November 2020.

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COVID-19-associated seizures may be common, linked to higher risk of death

Some hospitalized patients with COVID-19 experience 'nonconvulsive' seizures detected through electrode tests. Among hospitalized patients with COVID-19, those who had seizures were more likely to need lengthy hospital stays and faced a higher risk of dying.

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India's biz reputation at risk as states push laws to make firms hire local

Millions of jobs were lost during last year's nationwide lockdown, dealing a blow to govt's promise of generating adequate employment for the world's youngest and biggest workforce

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Assam election 2021 LIVE: Phase 2 polling to decide fate of 345 candidates

Assam election 2021 LIVE updates: The main contest is seen to be between the alliances led by BJP and Congress. Stay tuned for LIVE updates on Assam election 2021 Phase 2

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Coronavirus LIVE: India logs 72182 cases in 24 hrs; death toll hits 162,960

Coronavirus live updates: Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Punjab and Chhattisgarh cumulatively account for 79.30% of the total active cases in India. Stay tuned for corona-related news

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West Bengal election 2021 LIVE: Voting begins; all eyes on Nandigram

West Bengal election 2021 LIVE updates: TMC and BJP are contesting in all the 30 seats while CPM is in the fray in 15. Stay tuned for LIVE updates on West Bengal election 2021 Phase 2

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Fast, portable test can diagnose COVID-19 and track variants

Clinicians using a new viral screening test can not only diagnose COVID-19 in a matter of minutes with a portable, pocket-sized machine, but can also simultaneously test for other viruses -- like influenza -- that might be mistaken for the coronavirus. At the same time, they can sequence the virus, providing valuable information on the spread of COVID-19 mutations and variants.

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Indian tech services can touch revenues of $300-350 bn in next 5 years

According to a report by McKinsey & Company for Nasscom titled 'Future of Technology Services-Winning in this decade', tech spending is only going to be intensified in the next decade

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India records current account deficit of 0.2% in Dec quarter: RBI data

However, the current account remained in surplus at 1.7% for Apr-Dec 2020 as against in a deficit of 1.2% in Apr-Dec 2019

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IRB Infrastructure Developers rallies 9% on winning two new PPP projects

The total order book of the company stands at Rs 14,509 crore, including construction order book of Rs 7,583 crore

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No charging of electronic devices on board trains at night: Railways

The Railways has decided to disallowed passengers from using mobile charging stations onboard trains between 11 pm and 5 am as a precautionary measure against the spread of fire

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Chinese app Club Factory may invoke force majeure to counter Indian firms

In June 2020, India banned several Chinese apps. Club Factory is citing that decision as a situation beyond its control

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Pepsi changes recipe for first time in India, goes low on sugar: Report

"This is a move aimed at closing in on the category leader ThumsUp," a Pepsi official told the 'Economic Times'.

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Vedanta calls for bids from Indian states to set up coastal copper smelter

Company's plant in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi was shut in 2018 after police firing on protesters killed 13 people.

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Vedanta calls for bids from Indian states to set up coastal copper smelter

Company's plant in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi was shut in 2018 after police firing on protesters killed 13 people.

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Stocks to watch: IDFC First Bank, Ultratech, KNR Constructions, SpiceJet

Public sector lender Punjab & Sind Bank said it has declared the account of IL&FS Transportation Network with total dues of Rs 149.98 crore as fraud

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Nifty's short-term trend has turned bullish: Nandish Shah of HDFC Sec

Oscillators like RSI and MFI have broken out from the downward slopping trendline, indicating strength in Nifty's current rally

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Top trading ideas by Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking: Buy Biocon, TVS Motor

The favorable indication from the pharma index is added positive for Biocon's stock

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Nomura CEO Kentaro Okuda's honeymoon ends with $2 billion Archegos debacle

Archegos's debacle triggered a record 16% drop in Nomura's shares on Monday, wiping $3.5 billion from its market value

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Nomura CEO Kentaro Okuda's honeymoon ends with $2 billion Archegos debacle

Archegos's debacle triggered a record 16% drop in Nomura's shares on Monday, wiping $3.5 billion from its market value

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MARKET LIVE: SGX Nifty indicates a negative start for benchmark indices

LIVE market: The dollar rose against major currencies on the increasing distribution of US vaccines and President Joe Biden's plans to spend up to $4 trillion on infrastructure

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MARKET LIVE: SGX Nifty indicates a negative start for benchmark indices

LIVE market: The dollar rose against major currencies on the increasing distribution of US vaccines and President Joe Biden's plans to spend up to $4 trillion on infrastructure

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Biggest rupee bear sees Asia's top performing currency hitting one-year low

Rupee is a surprise winner in Asia this year as expectations of an economic recovery, a rare current-account surplus and massive foreign inflows have shielded it from the impact of rising US yields

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Biggest rupee bear sees Asia's top performing currency hitting one-year low

Rupee is a surprise winner in Asia this year as expectations of an economic recovery, a rare current-account surplus and massive foreign inflows have shielded it from the impact of rising US yields

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Zenith Birla GDR manipulation case: Sebi bans 7 entities, 6 individuals

Cracking the whip in a GDR manipulation case related to Zenith Birla (India) Ltd, Sebi on Tuesday barred six individuals and seven entities from the securities market for varying periods

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The 'one who causes fear' - new meat-eating predator discovered

Superbly preserved braincase of this new species is an important find - it suggests there was a greater diversity and abundance of abelisaurids late in dinosaurs' era than previously thought.

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Top headlines: Auto-debit payments, steel firms' stocks surge, and more

Here are the top business headlines on Wednesday morning

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Coronavirus LIVE: India tally at 12.1 mn; Maharashtra sees 27918 new cases

Coronavirus live updates: With fewer tests conducted on the occasion of Holi, Delhi reported just 992 cases of the coronavirus disease in the last 24 hours. Stay tuned for corona-related news

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Latest news LIVE: Bombay HC to hear Param Bir's plea against Anil Deshmukh

Bombay High Court will hear today the PIL filed by former Mumbai police chief Param Bir Singh seeking a CBI probe against Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

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Covid-19 report did not adequately analyse possibility of a lab leak: WHO

Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said even though the international team of scientists determined that a leak is the least likely hypothesis for the origin of the pandemic, it requires furt

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Leaders of 23 countries back pandemic treaty idea for future emergencies

The idea of such a treaty, also aimed at ensuring universal and equitable access to vaccines, medicines and diagnostics for pandemics, was floated by the chairman of European Union leaders

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Kumon or Montessori? It may depend on your politics, according to new study of 8,500 parents

Whether parents prefer a conformance-oriented or independence-oriented supplemental education program for their children depends on political ideology, according to a study of more than 8,500 American parents.

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Buy stocks on any decline to make a good return in FY21-22

Analysts revised the earnings estimate multiple times - from an EPS contraction in FY21 to the latest estimates of a around 15 per cent growth. Moreover, FY22 EPS is expected to grow further by 30%

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Buy stocks on any decline to make a good return in FY21-22

Analysts revised the earnings estimate multiple times - from an EPS contraction in FY21 to the latest estimates of a around 15 per cent growth. Moreover, FY22 EPS is expected to grow further by 30%

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Apple expands independent repair programme globally, including India

Apple is expanding its independent repair programme to nearly every location worldwide where its products are sold, including India, where repair teams will be able to fix common issues with devices

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Nazara Tech makes stellar debut, lists at 81% premium over issue price

The stock opened at Rs 1,990 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) against its issue price of Rs 1,101 per share

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Adani Transmission jumps 6% on acquisition of Warora-Kurnool Transmission

In the past three months, the stock of Adani Transmission zoomed 113 per cent as against a 5 per cent rise in the S&P BSE Sensex

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FTSE puts Indian govt bonds on watch for possible index inclusion

The FTSE announcement is an acknowledgment of India's efforts to liberalize its sovereign bond market

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Two stocks that Vaishali Parekh of Prabhudas Lilladher is bullish on

Godrej Consumer's chart looks attractive with the RSI also improving the bias and indicating strength for further upside move in the coming days

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Stocks to watch: Nazara Tech, DRL, Adani Transmission, JSW Steel, Biocon

Pharma major Dr Reddy's Laboratories (DRL) expects the Russian coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V to get approval from the Indian regulator in the next few weeks, a company official has said

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Stock picks by Sameet Chavan: Buy Asian Paints, JSW Energy

Asian Paints seems to have completed its corrective move and are poised for a resumption of the uptrend

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Traffic in Egypt's Suez Canal resumes after stranded ship refloated

With the 400-metre-long (430-yard) Ever Given dislodged, 113 ships were expected to transit the canal in both directions by early Tuesday morning, Suez Canal Authority (SCA) chairman Osama Rabie said

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MARKET LIVE: SGX Nifty indicates gap-up start; Nazara Tech to list today

LIVE market: Nazara Tech's issue was subscribed 175.46 times, with the retail portion subscribed 75.29 times

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Saudi local office must for foreign firms to get state contracts from 2024

The government has told foreign companies that, from 2024, they can only secure state contracts if they have local offices

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Top headlines today: Misty's exit valuation, auto aftermarket, and more

Here are the top business headlines on Tuesday morning

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Coronavirus LIVE: India tally at 12.1 mn; lockdown in Aurangabad from today

Coronavirus live updates: Maharashtra witnessed a marginal dip in its daily cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), as well as deaths. Stay tuned for corona-related news

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LIVE Election 2021: PM Modi to address rallies in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

PM Modi will address a poll rallies to seek support in Puducherry and Tamil Nadu today. Stay tuned for LIVE updates as we track poll campaigns of political parties

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How one of world's greatest hidden fortunes was wiped out in days

US billionaire Bill Hwang and his private investment firm, Archegos Capital Management, are at the centre of one of the biggest margin calls of all time.

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Protein rewires metabolism to block cancer cell death, may allow cancer spread

One specific protein may be a master regulator for changing how cancer cells consume nutrients from their environments, preventing cell death and increasing the likelihood the cancer could spread, a study has shown.

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Drug coupons and vouchers cover only a sliver of prescription drugs

Use of vouchers and coupons offered by pharmaceutical companies to defray patients' out-of-pocket drug costs is concentrated among a small number of drugs.

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How one of world's greatest hidden fortunes was wiped out in days

US billionaire Bill Hwang and his private investment firm, Archegos Capital Management, are at the centre of one of the biggest margin calls of all time.

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Covid-19 origin likely from bats, animal hosts as pathway: WHO study

A spillover from bats via another animal is the most likely scenario in the report, followed by direct spillover.

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Govt gets multiple EoIs for privatisation of Neelachal Ispat Nigam

NINL is a joint venture of MMTC, NMDC, BHEL, MECON, and two Odisha government-owned undertakings - OMC and IPICOL

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Over 40 mn rural homes get tap water connections under 'Jal Jeevan Mission'

Goa has become the first state to provide 100% tap water supply followed by Telangana and Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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Air pollution and physical exercise: When to do more or less

Physical activity is important in preventing heart and blood vessel disease in young people so long as they don't undertake very strenuous activity on days when air pollution levels are high, according to a nationwide study of nearly 1.5 million people published in the European Heart Journal.

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Rupee logs over 4% gain this fiscal amid headwinds on economic front

Experts said sustained foreign fund inflows into India's listed stocks ensured a strong year for the Indian currency

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Apologies to Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami if hurt by speech: DMK leader A Raja

Recently the DMK leader said Stalin's slipper is worth Rs one more than that of Palaniswami

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Mehbooba denied a passport due to 'adverse' police verification report

'This is the level of normalcy achieved in Kashmir since Aug 2019 that an ex Chief Minister holding a passport is a threat to the sovereignty of a mighty nation,' she wrote on Twitter.

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Nomura, Credit Suisse warn on losses after Archegos Capital share sale

Nomura shares closed down 16.3% while Credit Suisse shares were opened down 10%

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Credit Suisse, Nomura tumble as banks tally exposure to Archegos damage

Nomura's shares tumbled by a record 16% in Tokyo on Monday

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Dr Reddy's expects Covid vaccine to get nod from India in next few weeks

Pharma major Dr Reddy's Laboratories expects the Russian coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V to get approval from the Indian regulator in the next few weeks, a company official has said

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West Bengal polls: Mamata Banerjee conducts massive roadshow in Nandigram

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday conducted a massive roadshow in Nandigram, where she is pitted against her former lieutenant and BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari

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NCP chief Sharad Pawar in hospital after abdominal pain, to undergo surgery

NCP chief Sharad Pawar will undergo surgery at a hospital here after it was diagnosed that he has gall bladder issue, a minister of his party in the Maharashtra government said here on Monday

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Latest news LIVE: Holi celebrations banned in Delhi, Maharashtra, Gujarat

States like Maharashtra and Gujarat have banned public celebrations oh Holi, while Delhi has imposed restrictions. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

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Ascendas India to buy 1.65 mn sq ft at Bengaluru IT Park for Rs 1,441 crore

Ascendas India Trust will acquire 1.65 million sq ft area at an IT park in Bengaluru for an estimated deal value of Rs 1,441 crore, according to a statement

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Ship 'partially refloated', but still stuck in Suez Canal to block traffic

The skyscraper-sized Ever Given is stuck sideways in the crucial waterway, creating a massive traffic jam.

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Oil falls as Suez Canal ship partially refloated, market weighs demand

Crude has been hit by rising volatility in recent sessions, with WTI swinging between gains and losses last week

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DATA STORY: Biggest net daily jump of 35,498 takes India's active Covid cases past 500,000

India has so far vaccinated 60,530,435 people. That is 502.78 per cent of its total caseload, and 4.3547 per cent of its population

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Tata empire in stronger position against Mistry after Supreme Court verdict

There's room in India for a Tata super-app to compete with Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd

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Tata empire in stronger position against Mistry after Supreme Court verdict

There's room in India for a Tata super-app to compete with Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd

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Giant vessel blocking Suez Canal freed, logjam of 450 ships to be cleared

Breakthrough in rescue attempt came after diggers removed 27,000 cubic meters of sand, going deep into the banks of the Suez Canal.

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New strain of coronavirus discovered at Czech lab, biologist says

The Elisabeth Pharmacon lab has discovered a new strain of the coronavirus, Czech biologist Omar Sery, who is the company's founder, said on Twitter

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Google aims to be anti-Amazon of e-comm, but still has a long way to go

The tech giant is trying to present itself as a cheaper and less restrictive option for independent sellers

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Top headlines: SC 'unseats' minority shareholders; vax makers seek govt aid

The price of the AstraZeneca vaccine - the one sold the most globally- varies from $2 to $6 per dose. India has got this vaccine at $2.06 per dose, the cheapest in the world. Read today's top news

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Global fertility rate: Are we heading towards a population crash?

In any given year, in any given country, a shrinking population may not be much of an issue, and it may be welcomed. But over time, collectively, we are choosing a very different future for humanity

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Coronavirus LIVE: India records 68,206 cases in 24 hrs; total past 12 mn

Coronavirus live updates: In Maharashtra, CM Uddhav Thackeray asked officials to start preparing for another lockdown in view of the increasing Covid-19 cases. Stay tuned for corona-related news

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Insurance companies on hook for millions tied to Suez Canal crisis

Two tugboats speed to the canal, dredgers have shifted 27,000 cubic metres of sand

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The absent voices of development economics

Development economics focuses on improving the well-being of billions of people in low-income countries, but the Global South is severely underrepresented in the field

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Kirloskar Brothers to be debt-free company, focus on profitable growth

Leading pump makers Kirloskar Brothers Ltd (KBL) is close to be a debt-free company and will continue its growth journey into domestic and international markets, said a top company official.

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IPO gold rush: Buoyed by global liquidity, firms lap up Rs 31k cr in FY21

30 firms raised Rs 31,277 cr through IPOs in 2020-21, significantly higher than Rs 20,352 cr mopped up through 13 initial share sales in the preceding fiscal year

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Musk deletes tweet that said 'Tesla could be biggest firm in a few months'

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has now deleted a tweet in which he claimed that electric car maker Tesla could be the biggest company "in a few months"

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Cairn to seize overseas Indian assets to enforce $1.2-bn arbitration award

With govt so far refusing to honour the award and instead choosing to challenge it, Cairn is looking to enforce it by seizing overseas Indian assets, said an official of a law firm representing Cairn

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After acquiring Bhushan Power, JSW Steel eyes Neelachal Ispat

NINL is jointly owned by Central and state PSUs with MMTC, IPICOL, NMDC, OMC, as major shareholders

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Cairn to seize overseas Indian assets to enforce $1.2-bn arbitration award

UK's Cairn Energy Plc plans to bring lawsuits in the US and other countries to pierce the corporate veil between the Indian government and its owned companies such as in oil and gas, shipping, airline and banking sectors, to seize their overseas assets to recover USD 1.2 billion ordered by an international arbitration tribunal. The firm has moved courts in the US, UK, Canada, France, Singapore, the Netherlands and three other countries to register the December 2020 arbitration tribunal ruling that overturned the Indian government's Rs 10,247 crore demand in back taxes and ordered New Delhi to return USD 1.2 billion in value of shares it had sold, dividends seized and tax refunds withheld to recover the tax demand. With the government so far refusing to honour the arbitration award and instead choosing to challenge it, Cairn is looking to enforce it by seizing overseas Indian assets, Dennis Hranitzky, head of the sovereign litigation practice at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, a

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After acquiring Bhushan Power, JSW Steel eyes Neelachal Ispat

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Modernisation need of hour in agriculture sector: PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat

Farmers should embrace new alternatives while doing traditional farming to boost income, create more employment opportunities, says PM

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Over 40 mn old vehicles on Indian roads, Karnataka tops list at 700,000

Over four crore vehicles older than 15 years are plying on roads pan-India and fall under the ambit of green tax, with Karnataka occupying the top slot with more than 70 lakh such vehicles

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IND vs ENG LIVE, 3rd ODI: Will Kuldeep retain his spot in India playing 11?

India vs England live toss will take place at 1:00 pm IST. Check IND vs ENG live score, toss, playing 11, and match updates here

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Seven of top 10 companies lose over Rs 1 trn in m-cap

Only TCS, HUL and HDFC from the top-10 list saw a rise in their market capitalisation

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India sees over 60,000 new Covid cases 2nd day in a row; deaths top 300

Single day rise of 62,714 new COVID-19 cases, 312 fatalities push India's tally of cases to 1,19,71,624, death toll to 1,61,552

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Coronavirus keeps spreading death where vaccines haven't reached

Just over half a billion vaccine doses have been given; major countries including Brazil and India still face hurdles

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Latest News LIVE: PM Modi to address nation via Mann Ki Baat at 11 am

"Mann ki Baat" is the Prime Minister's monthly radio address to the nation, which is broadcast on the last Sunday of every month. Stay tuned for LIVE updates

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Sec 144 imposed in Goa ahead of Holi, Eid, Easter in light of Covid surge

Amid the rising number of COVID-19 cases across the country, the Goa government has imposed section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure ahead of the festivals of Holi, Shab-e-Barat, Easter and Eid

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Iran, China sign long-term strategic cooperation economic agreement

The agreement dubbed the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership covers a variety of economic activity from oil and mining to promoting industrial activity in Iran

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Covid: 166 deaths in a day in Maharashtra, highest this year; 35,726 cases

Maharashtra on Saturday reported 166 coronavirus-related deaths, highest this year, besides 35,726 new cases of infection, a health official said.

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Coronavirus LIVE: Over 59.4 mn vaccine doses administered so far in India

Coronavirus LIVE updates: The five most affected states by total cases are Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu

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Myanmar forces kill over 100 protesters in deadliest day since coup

As Myanmar's military celebrated the annual Armed Forces Day holiday, soldiers and police elsewhere reportedly killed dozens of people as they suppressed protests in the deadliest bloodletting

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Maximum number of people allowed to attend wedding in Delhi capped at 100

In light of the rising number of Covid cases, the Delhi government on Saturday capped the maximum number of attendants for wedding celebrations in closed spaces at 100 across the national capital

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'Large block trades involved more than $10 bn of stocks sold by Goldman'

Shares in ViacomCBS and Discovery tumbled around 27% on Friday, while US-listed shares of China's Baidu and Tencent Music plunged during the week, dropping as much as 33.5% and 48.5%, respectively

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Ship blocking Suez Canal moves slightly, unclear when it will refloat

A Dutch salvage firm is attempting to refloat the vessel with tugboats and dredgers, taking advantage of high tides

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PM Modi holds 'productive meeting' with Hasina; Delhi, Dhaka sign five MoUs

The two sides signed five MoUs covering areas such as connectivity, commerce, information technology and sports

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Mahindra Electric Mobility to consolidate with parent M&M

The board of directors at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd has given in-principle approval for consolidation of Mahindra Electric Mobility in the company.Mahindra Electricity Mobility is a step-down subsidiary of M & M. The consolidation will categorise EV operations in two focused verticals -- last mile mobility (LMM) and electric vehicle tech centre."Simplifying the structure will drive improvements through innovation, execution excellence, efficiencies and economies of scale," M & M said in a statement. "Additionally, it will unlock shareholder value."The initiative will provide LMM vertical with complete ownership of the value chain for last-mile mobility solutions to drive growth and execution.It will also provide EV tech centre with the depth of resources and energy with M & M's larger ecosystem of product development capability in Mahindra Research Valley (MRV) at Chennai, North America and Europe while exploring partnership and alliances.Executive Director Rajesh ...

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Air India Privatisation likely to be completed by May-end: Hardeep Puri

"The airline still is in debt of Rs 60,000 crore and it is liable to be sold," Puri said

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India, Bangladesh want to see peace and stability in the world: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that both India and Bangladesh want to see peace, stability, and love instead of instability, terror and unrest in the entire world.

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No intention to curtail flight services amid Covid spike: Hardeep Puri

Puri further said he directed airport officials and authorities to put into no-flyers list such passengers who are not following Covid norms

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ICICI Pru Life confident to double value of new business premium in FY23

To attain the objective set in April 2019, the second-largest private sector life insurer will continue to increase its focus on protection and savings products

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50 people killed as Myanmar military cracks down on protesters: Report

It said the dead included 13 killed in the country's second-biggest city, Mandalay, 9 in the nearby region of Sagaing and 7 in the commercial capital Yangon

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DATA STORY: India's Covid tally up by 62,258 in highest single-day jump since Oct 16

India has so far vaccinated 58,109,773 people. That is 487.95 per cent of its total caseload, and 4.1807 per cent of its population

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Hope to launch Covovax vaccine by September, says Serum Institute CEO

The vaccine has been tested against African and UK variants of coronavirus and has an overall efficacy of 89 per cent, Poonawalla says

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President Ram Nath Kovind referred to AIIMS for further treatment

Indian President Ram Nath Kovind has been shifted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Saturday for further treatment. His condition is stated to be "stable".

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WeWork to go public in $9B merger with Vivek Ranadive-led BowX

WeWork has now entered into an agreement with BowX Acquisition Corp., providing for a business combination that will result in the co-sharing workspace company becoming a publicly listed company

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Sachin Tendulkar tests positive for Covid-19, in home isolation

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in home isolation, according to sources close to the family.

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US trade chief readies tariffs against six countries over digital taxes

The taxes target in-country revenues of digital services platforms, such as Facebook, Google, and Amazon.com

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Addicted to cheap fuel, emerging markets face a climate dilemma

Around the world, countries spend a staggering $300 billion a year to keep a lid on fossil-fuel prices, stave off civil unrest and prop up their economies

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West Bengal Election 2021 LIVE updates: Phase 1 voting begins in 30 seats

West Bengal Election 2021 LIVE updates: The Phase 1 of polling will witness a straight contest between the saffron party BJP and the ruling TMC

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Cholesterol may be key to new therapies for Alzheimer's disease, diabetes

A researcher examined the role of cholesterol in both Alzheimer's disease and Type 2 diabetes to identify a small molecule that may help regulate cholesterol levels in the brain, making it a potential new therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease.

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California's diesel emissions rules reduce air pollution, protect vulnerable communities

Since 1990, California has used its authority under the federal Clean Air Act to enact more aggressive rules on emissions from diesel vehicles and engines compared to the rest of the U.S. Extending these standards to the rest of the U.S. could dramatically improve the nation's air quality and health, particularly in lower income communities of color, finds a new analysis.

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Coronavirus LIVE: India records 62,291 new cases; 2nd wave worse than 1st

Coronavirus live updates: Mumbai surpassed it's record with 5,513 new infections and Pune reported 7,090 cases in the last 24 hours. Stay tuned for corona-related news

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India's goods exports to stand at $290 bn in FY21, says Piyush Goyal

India's goods exports will stand at USD 290 billion for the financial year ending March, 7 per cent short of the shipments in the previous fiscal, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday.

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Media and entertainment industry likely to grow 25% in 2021: FICCI-EY

The market, EY said, would cross the Rs 2.2-trillion-mark by 2023, growing at a compounded annual growth rate of 17 per cent.

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Pak successfully test fires nuclear-capable ballistic missile Shaheen 1-A

The Army's media wing said that the missile has a range of 900 kilometers. Shaheen 1-A with its sophisticated and advanced guidance system is a highly accurate missile system

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Night curfew in Maharashtra from Sunday in view of rise in Covid-19 cases

State Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray also warned of stricter restrictions if the people did not observe Covid-19 safety protocol

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Centre chalks out four-point strategy to clear Suez Canal blockage

According to the government's assessment, total backlog at the waterway is likely to be cleared in a week' time

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India to buy oil from cheapest supplier on favourable terms, says Pradhan

UAE, Kuwait and Nigeria -- some of the biggest suppliers of oil to India -- are all OPEC members

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Wabco India hits 20% upper circuit on strong response to OFS

The promoter group intends to reduce its stake in WIL from 93.1 per cent to 75 per cent post the OFS

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Former RBI Deputy Governor K C Chakrabarty passes away in Mumbai

Chakrabarty was the deputy governor of the central bank between June 15, 2009 and April 25, 2014 when he left office three months before to his term ended

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Use any market correction to stock up on cyclicals, says Chris Wood

Besides Wood, analysts at Credit Suisse Wealth Management also recommend hiking exposure to cyclical stocks as they do not see a repeat of the stringent lockdown seen in 2020

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Stocks to watch: Kalyan Jewellers, Suryoday SFB, Hathway Cable, CG Power

French company Groupe Atlantic would invest Rs 68.3 crore in Somany Home Innovation Limited (SHIL) for 50 per cent stake in its water heater business, as per a regulatory filing

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Bear spread strategy on Maruti Suzuki by Nandish Shah of HDFC Securities

Short build-up was seen in the Maruti Futures' where we have seen 69 per cent (prov) rise in the Open Interest with price falling by 4 per cent

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Analysts positive on telecom service providers despite delay in tariff hike

India Ratings believes increasing data usage and rising proportion of higher ARPU data customers in the overall subscriber mix hint that even without tariff hikes, the sector is structurally strong

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Analysts positive on telecom service providers despite delay in tariff hike

India Ratings believes increasing data usage and rising proportion of higher ARPU data customers in the overall subscriber mix hint that even without tariff hikes, the sector is structurally strong

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MARKET LIVE: SGX Nifty up 70 pts; Suryoday SFB, Kalyan Jewellers to list

LIVE market: The IPO of Suryoday SFB was subscribed 2.37 times while that of Kalyan Jewellers was subscribed 2.61 times.

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MARKET LIVE: SGX Nifty up 70 pts; Suryoday SFB, Kalyan Jewellers to list

LIVE market: The IPO of Suryoday SFB was subscribed 2.37 times while that of Kalyan Jewellers was subscribed 2.61 times.

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Bharat Bandh LIVE: Shops, highways to remain shut, say protesting farmers

All shops, malls, markets and commercial establishments will remain shut today in view of 'Bharat Bandh' call, say protesting farmers. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

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India's market capitalisation slips below Rs 200 trillion, shows data

The latest bout of correction, triggered by rising US bond yields and a surge in Covid cases, has shaved off Rs 11.5 trillion in market value

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Investors turn bearish on Asian currencies for 1st time in a year: Report

Investors were bearish on all Asian currencies for the first time in a year as US economic outperformance and new lockdowns elsewhere muddy the outlook for risk assets

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Even small increases in NO2 levels could be linked to heightened risk of heart and respiratory death

Even small increases in nitrogen dioxide levels in the air may be linked to increases in cardiovascular and respiratory deaths, according to new research.

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Repurposed heart and flu drugs may help body fight sepsis

Researchers discovered that patient survival from sepsis is associated with higher platelet counts, and identified two currently available drugs that protect these blood cells and improve survival in mice with sepsis.

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India's economy on path of gradual recovery: International Monetary Fund

India's economy is on the path of gradual recovery, real GDP growth, return to positive territory in fourth quarter of 2020, IMF's spokesperson Gerry Rice said

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Coronavirus LIVE: India records 59,069 new cases as 2nd wave grips country

Coronavirus live updates: Delhi has reported over 1,500 daily coronavirus cases for the first time this year even as second wave sweeps across Maharashtra. Stay tuned for corona-related news

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Narcissism driven by insecurity, not grandiose sense of self

Narcissism is driven by insecurity, and not an inflated sense of self, finds a new study, which may also explain what motivates the self-focused nature of social media activity.

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Exposure to flame retardants early in pregnancy linked to premature birth

Expectant women are more likely to give birth early if they have high blood levels of a chemical used in flame retardants compared with those who have limited exposure, a new study finds.

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Moderate daily caffeine intake during pregnancy may lead to smaller birth size

Pregnant women who consumed the caffeine equivalent of as little as half a cup of coffee a day on average had slightly smaller babies than pregnant women who did not consume caffeinated beverages, according to a new study.

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Wisdom, loneliness and your intestinal multitude

Scientists have taken the connection between wisdom, loneliness and biology one step further, reporting that wisdom and loneliness appear to influence -- and/or be influenced by -- microbial diversity of the gut.

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Want a longer, healthier life? Resolve your arguments by day's end

A recent study found that when people feel they have resolved an argument, the emotional response associated with that disagreement is significantly reduced and, in some situations, almost entirely erased.

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A novel marker of adult human neural stem cells discovered

Researchers have discovered BASP-1, a novel biomarker of adult human neural stem cells. With this newly discovered biomarker, scientists can better understand the relevance and intricate mechanisms of neurogenesis, which may lead to new future therapeutic approaches to treat and manage neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders associated with diminished neurogenesis.

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Lung cancer resistance: the key is glucose

Lung tumors are home to immune cells that affect their growth and resistance to treatment. Looking at neutrophils, scientists led by EPFL have discovered that the key might lie in the cells' ability to metabolize glucose, opening an entirely new target for improving radiotherapy.

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Early success fuels funding in online beauty start-ups like MyGlamm, others

Growth at brands like Nykaa, MyGlamm, Sugar Cosmetics and Beardo has picked up, with recovery being stronger going into 2021

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Jubilant FoodWorks to bring Popeyes to India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan

Food services major Jubilant FoodWorks has entered into an exclusive master franchise and development agreement with PLK APAC Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Restaurant Brands International Inc, to develop, establish, own and operate hundreds of Popeyes restaurants in India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan.The US multinational chain of fried chicken fast food restaurants has more than 45 years of history and culinary tradition. Popeyes distinguishes itself with a New Orleans style menu featuring chicken sandwich, spicy chicken, chicken tenders, fried shrimp and other regional items."We are happy to announce the signing of a multi-country agreement to acquire the exclusive rights to operate and sub-license the iconic Popeyes brand in India and neighbouring countries," said Chairman Shyam S Bhartia and Co-Chairman & Managing Director Hari S Bhartia."Popeyes will be an exciting addition to the Jubilant FoodWorks portfolio and is expected to become one of the key drivers of growth for us in ..

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ABT enters wellness segment with flavoured drink under 'Mirakle' brand

Mirakle is more effective than oral vitamin C capsules and the absorption rate of nutrients in the drink is 98 per cent

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EV start-ups feel the spark of recovery, kick-start post-pandemic biz plans

Overall, the past year has forced the EV industry to think differently in terms of so­u­rcing components

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Wabco India slips 10% as promoter begins to offload stake via OFS

The floor price has been fixed at Rs 5,450 a share, an 11 per cent discount to Wednesday's closing price of Rs 6,102 apiece on the BSE

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Economic indicators improving, 2nd Covid wave may last upto 100 days: SBI

The report authored by Dr Soumya Kanti Ghosh, Group Chief Economic Adviser, State Bank of India states that lockdowns have not resulted in controlling the spread of infection

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Realme 8 Pro with 108 MP camera, Realme 8 launched: Check price, specs

Realme on Wednesday said it expects to get 10-15% share in the 4G handsets segment priced in the range of Rs 10,000-Rs 20,000 a unit with the launch of new 8 series devices

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Craftsman Automation makes weak market debut, lists at 9% discount

The IPO of Craftsman Automation had received decent response from the investors

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Laxmi Organic makes decent debut, lists at 20% premium over issue price

The initial public offer (IPO) of Laxmi Organic Industries had received a robust response from the investors

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Pokarna surges 16% in a weak market; hits over 3-year high

Pokarna Engineered Stone announced the commencement of commercial operations of its second state-of-the-art quartz surface manufacturing facility in the country

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Over 500 drones to measure India's rural assets, end property dispute woes

In one of the biggest aerial surveys, over 500 high resolution drones would be deployed soon to map nearly 600,000 villages

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Stocks to watch: Laxmi Organic, Craftsman, Jubilant Food, BoI, RVNL, Airtel

Pokarna Engineered Stone, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pokarna, has started commercial production at its second quartz surface manufacturing facility, with effect from March 24

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Trading strategies for gold and crude oil by Tradebulls Securities

Range breakout for gold comes above 45,300

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India grabs new oil supply to cut Mideast reliance as Opec+ keeps a check

Indian purchases from the U.S. more than doubled in January on-month, government data show. The country's sophisticated refineries can process almost every kind of crude

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Suez Canal blockage is a signal of what's ahead as ships get bigger

The 200,000-ton cargo ship currently lodged in the Suez Canal, bringing 13% of the world's trade to a halt, may be the biggest vessel to get stuck in a major waterway

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LIVE updates: North Korea fires 2 ballistic missiles into sea, says Japan

North Korea's ballistic missiles are banned under United Nations Security Council Resolutions. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

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MARKET LIVE: Indices may open lower; Laxmi Organic, Craftsman to list today

LIVE market: Market participants will also keep an eye on updates from today's board meeting of the Sebi

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Adani looks beyond coal: Biggest wealth surge heralds rise of next Ambani

The group's six listed units added a combined $79 billion to their market value in the past year at the height of a pandemic, capping the best 12 months in their history

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How Covid-19 has taught valuable lessons about pursuit of peak efficiency

As the former Morgan Stanley strategist Gerard Minack noted last year, our pre-pandemic world was primed to maximize financial returns on the assumption that nothing would go wrong

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Coronavirus LIVE: India tally at 11787013; Pune, Mumbai see 11939 new cases

Coronavirus live updates: Maharashtra recorded a fresh peak of 31,855. Delhi reported 1,254 ovid-19 cases in 24 hours. Stay tuned for corona-related news

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Swiggy announces Covid-19 vaccine cover for 200,000 delivery partners

Swiggy, the on-demand delivery platform on Wednesday announced that it will vaccinate over 2,00,000 delivery partners against Covid-19

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Loan moratorium case: NBFCs want govt to refund interest on deposits

Iyer said the penal interest would add up only trite as NBFCs are typically small ticket loan suppliers

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Prestige Estates to take over $1.4-billion project from bankrupt firm

The court-appointed insolvency resolution professional Jayesh Sanghrajka declined to comment when reached by phone

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Adani Green Energy to buy 74.94 MW solar projects of Sterling and Wilson

Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) on Wednesday announced that it has signed a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of 100 per cent stake in two special purpose vehicles (SPV) holding 74.94 MW operating solar projects of Sterling & Wilson, a Shapoorji Pallonji group company.

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HPCL-Mittal first Indian company to buy Guyanese crude Liza: Report

The first cargo from new oil producer Guyana to the world's third-largest crude importer, India, departed this month from a production facility off the South American nation's coast

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HPCL-Mittal first Indian company to buy Guyanese crude Liza: Report

The first cargo from new oil producer Guyana to the world's third-largest crude importer, India, departed this month from a production facility off the South American nation's coast

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Rossari Biotech slips 5% after board approves Rs 300 cr preferential issue

Rossari proposes to utilise the net proceeds to evaluate and invest in inorganic growth opportunities, within its core chemistries, with a view to diversify its product portfolio

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Anupam Rasayan makes weak market debut, lists at 6% discount

On the BSE, the stock fell as much as 10 per cent to Rs 501.15 in intra-day trade

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Indian drugmaker Fresenius Kabi sentenced to pay $50 million in US fines

The company pleaded guilty to concealing and destroying records prior to a 2013 US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plant inspection, the Department of Justice said

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KPIT Technologies surges 12%, hits record high in a weak market

On March 10, Kishor Patil, the promoter of KPIT Technologies had sold 6.05 million equity shares, worth Rs 94 crore, of the company via block deals

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LIVE: SC to hear Param Bir Singh's plea for CBI probe against Anil Deshmukh

Param Bir Singh submitted that he was being made a "scapegoat to divert attention" in the Antilla case. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

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Two stock ideas by Vinay Rajani: Buy Happiest Minds, Godrej Industries

Support for the Nifty is seen at 14,500 and with that as a stop loss, traders should remain bullish

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Trading idea by Ajit Mishra: Sell April futures of Motherson Sumi

Motherson Sumi has witnessed a breakdown from a distribution pattern on the daily chart

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Stocks to watch: Anupam Rasayan, Rail Vikas Nigam, Hero MotoCorp, RIL, IFCI

Tata Group's holding in Tata Communications has increased to 58.87 per cent after the government sold stake to Tata Sons' unit Panatone Finvest

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No dearth of liquidity, but RBI sees little demand for govt bonds

Indian govt bonds are the "good stuff" and must sell. It's the only way tax-strapped authorities can raise money and spend it to shake the economy out of its Covid-19 stupor

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Phasing out coal for power holds key to India's net-zero goal by 2050

Under pressure to commit to a net-zero target before climate change talks in Glasgow in November, the world's third-biggest emitter of greenhouse gases has been considering a 2050 deadline

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Oil extends losses in post-settlement trade on oversupply worries

Oil prices plunged about 6% on Tuesday, falling even lower in post-settlement trade, as concerns over new pandemic curbs and slow vaccine rollouts in Europe added to oversupply uneasiness

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MARKET LIVE: Sensex, Nifty set to open lower; Anupam Rasayan lists today

LIVE market: Anupam Rasayan had raised Rs 760 crore through its public issue which was subscribed 44 times

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Coronavirus LIVE: India records 47,264 fresh cases; tally hits 11,733,594

Coronavirus live updates: Maharashtra recorded 28,699 new cases. Meanwhile, Centre has decided to open up vaccination drive for all above 45 yrs of age from April 1. Stay tuned for corona-related news

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Govt to sell up to 15% stake in Rail Vikas Nigam through OFS on Wednesday

The floor price for the sale has been fixed at Rs 27.50/ share.

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Rugby study identifies new method to diagnose concussion using saliva

A study of top-flight UK rugby players has identified a method of accurately diagnosing concussion using saliva, paving the way for the first non-invasive clinical test for concussion.

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Researchers hunt for drugs that keep HIV latent

When the human immunodeficiency virus infects cells, it can either exploit the cells to start making more copies of itself or remain dormant -- a phenomenon called latency. Keeping these reservoirs latent is a challenge. A new paper has found a way to look for chemicals that can keep the virus suppressed into its dormant state.

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BMI1, a promising gene to protect against Alzheimer's disease

A molecular biologist discovers a new function for BMI1, which is known to counteract brain aging.

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Exercise boosts blood flow to the brain, study finds

It's not just your legs and heart that get a workout when you walk briskly; exercise affects your brain as well. A new study shows that when older adults with mild memory loss followed an exercise program for a year, the blood flow to their brains increased.

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Total knee replacement a cost-effective treatment for patients with knee osteoarthritis

Taking into consideration costs of forgoing versus pursuing total knee replacement, researchers found that across older and younger age groups, TKR is a cost-effective treatment for these patients.

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Reading minds with ultrasound: A less-invasive technique to decode the brain's intentions

A new brain imaging application uses ultrasound to predict intended movements before they happen.

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Latest news LIVE update: SC verdict in loan moratorium extension case today

Supreme Court will today pronounce verdict on a batch of pleas by various trade associations seeking extension of loan moratorium and other reliefs in view. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

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MARKET LIVE: SGX Nifty up 90 pts; SC verdict in loan moratorium case today

LIVE market: Maruti Suzuki India said it will "substantially" increase the prices of its entire product portfolio from next month

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MARKET LIVE: SGX Nifty up 90 pts; SC verdict in loan moratorium case today

LIVE market: Maruti Suzuki India said it will "substantially" increase the prices of its entire product portfolio from next month

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Coronavirus LIVE: India sees 40,611 cases in single day; 4,321 in Pune

Coronavirus live updates: Delhi has recorded as many as 888 fresh coronavirus cases, Nagpur 3,596. Stay tuned for corona-related news

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Fed's Jerome Powell: Public should understand risks of Bitcoin

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Monday that the US public needs to understand the risks behind Bitcoin and other crypto currencies

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Wall Street rises on tech rebound; Tesla gains

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Dollar dominates as hedge funds cut shorts on Treasury yield rise

Turkey's shock weekend decision to replace its hawkish central bank governor also supported the dollar's safe-haven appeal.

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Study outlines testing strategies for safer air travel during the pandemic

Almost 90 percent of infectious travelers could be detected with rapid SARS-CoV-2 tests at the airport, and most imported infections could be prevented with a combination of pre-travel testing and a five-day post-travel quarantine that would only lift with a negative test result, according to new research.

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High vitamin D levels may protect against COVID-19, especially for Black people, study suggests

In a retrospective study of individuals tested for COVID-19, vitamin D levels above those traditionally considered sufficient were associated with a lower risk of COVID-19.

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Long-haul COVID: Physicians review what's known

With more patients complaining of lingering and chronic effects from COVID-19, experts review what's known and why care for long-haulers requires an interdisciplinary approach.

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As more are vaccinated, it makes economic sense to gradually open the economy, study finds

Researchers conducted a data analysis that has found that as a larger portion of the population gets vaccinated against COVID-19, it becomes economically advantageous to start relaxing social distancing measures and open businesses.

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Refining the hunt for SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater

A new study determines the best method yet for finding signs of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in municipal wastewater.

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COVID-19 pandemic severely impacts mental health of young people

The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted the mental health of young people, with increased levels of clinical depression being identified, a new study reports. A decrease in alcohol consumption was also identified amongst young people during the pandemic.

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Tata Consulting-led JV lowest bidder for Mumbai-Ahmedabad HSR consultancy

Joint Venture of Tata Consulting Engineers Limited, Consulting Engineers Group Ltd., Aarvee Associates Architects Engineers and Consultants Private Limited, PADECO Co. Ltd. has quoted the lowest bid for an amount of Rs 1,111 crores for the work 'Project Management Consultancy Services' for the construction of civil works packages for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project.Financial bids for the work 'Project Management Consultancy Services for the construction of civil works packages for Mumbai Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project were opened on Monday.According to a release by the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited, this includes supervision of all 13 civil works packages including Viaducts, Concrete/Steel bridges, Tunnels (Undersea & Mountain tunnels), Civil work of all 12 stations, Maintenance depots, and Training Institute building."Joint Venture of Tata Consulting Engineers Limited, Consulting Engineers Group Ltd., Aarvee Associates Architects ...

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Need legal provisions to have superintendence, control over NCLT: NCLAT

According to RP, a resolution plan is pending approval before the Delhi bench of NCLT since 2019 and the matter has been adjourned as many as 18 times.

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Study identifies concerning delays in TB diagnoses in the United States

Most delays ranged between 10 and 45 days, with a median of 24 days, after a visit to a doctor, which exceeds current World Health Organization recommendations of diagnosing and treating TB within two to three weeks of symptom onset. Delays were linked to greater risk for disease complications, transmission of infection to household members Older individuals and those with compromised immunity were at greater risk for delayed diagnoses

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Fans prefer teams that built success over time more than teams that bought wins with purchased superstars, research finds

A new study shows people were willing to root more for the teams built over time than those assembled from free agency and deep-pocketed owners.

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A strong coffee half an hour before exercising increases fat-burning

In the afternoon, the effects of the caffeine are more marked than in the morning.

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LS passes Bill that seeks to clarify that 'govt' in Delhi means 'L-G'

Reddy said the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) is an administrator so he has the right to know the day-to-day affairs

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Loan moratorium: Supreme Court to pronounce verdict on Tuesday

The government said this was a main reason as to why waiver of interest was not even contemplated and only payment of instalments was deferred.

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Starving tumors by blocking glutamine uptake

Scientists have identified a drug candidate that blocks the uptake of glutamine, a key food source for many tumors, and slows the growth of melanoma.

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Inflammation and pressure-sensing leads to 'feed-forward' loop in osteoarthritis

An unfortunate biological 'feed-forward' loop drives cartilage cells in an arthritic joint to actually contribute to progression of the disease, say researchers. Excessive loading under inflammatory conditions can create a situation that can lead to progressive cartilage degeneration.

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Why commercialization of carbon capture and sequestration has failed and how it can work

There are 12 essential attributes that explain why commercial carbon capture and sequestration projects succeed or fail in the U.S., researchers say.

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Latest news LIVE updates: PM Modi to launch Jal Shakti Abhiyan on Water Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the "Jal Shakti Abhiyan:Catch the Rain" campaign on the World Water Day today. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

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Aramco's $75 billion dividend survives biggest oil, earnings disruptions

The world's biggest oil company has taken on more debt in the past 12 months to keep up the dividend in the face of dwindling cash flow, though its gearing remains below that of firms such as Royal Du

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MARKET LIVE: SGX Nifty indicates a flat start for Indian indices

LIVE market: Oil prices fell anew, having shed almost 7 per cent last week as concerns about global demand prompted speculators to take profits on long positions after a long bull run

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Coronavirus LIVE: India records 47,000 in 24 hrs; over 5,000 in Pune

Coronavirus live updates: India has registered its highest daily spike of 2021. Maharashtra has reported 30,535 fresh coronavirus cases. Stay tuned for corona-related news

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'Hunger hormone' ghrelin affects monetary decision making

Higher levels of the stomach-derived hormone ghrelin, which stimulates appetite, predict a greater preference for smaller immediate monetary rewards over larger delayed financial rewards, a new study finds.

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Weekly insulin helps patients with type 2 diabetes achieve similar blood sugar control to daily insulin

A new once-weekly basal insulin injection demonstrated similar efficacy and safety and a lower rate of low blood sugar episodes compared with a daily basal insulin, according to a phase 2 clinical trial. The study results compared an investigational drug called basal insulin Fc (BIF) with insulin degludec, a commercially available long-lasting daily insulin, in patients with type 2 diabetes.

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Medical cannabis can reduce essential tremor: Turns on overlooked cells in central nervous system

Medical cannabis can reduce essential tremor in mice. By injecting a specific synthetic cannabinoid into the spinal cord of mice suffering from essential tremor, researchers have shown that the drug can reduce involuntary shaking - as the cannabinoid activates a particular type of cell, the so-called astrocytes.

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New antibiotic clears multi-drug resistant gonorrhea in mice in single dose

A new antibiotic compound clears infection of multi-drug resistant gonorrhea in mice in a single oral dose, according to a new study. The compound targets a molecular pathway found in bacteria but not humans and could lead to new treatments for gonorrhea and infections from other bacteria, such as tuberculosis and MRSA.

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How Jeff Bezos' Amazon is fighting door to door to beat Mukesh Ambani

The world's largest retailer is permeating the complex tapestry of the only billion-people-plus market open to it

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How Jeff Bezos' Amazon is fighting door to door to beat Mukesh Ambani

The world's largest retailer is permeating the complex tapestry of the only billion-people-plus market open to it

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Endocrine disruptors threatens semen quality

Epidemiologists analyzed the potential impact of endocrine disruptors on semen quality of men whose mothers were working at the early stages of their pregnancy. Their results show that men who have been exposed in utero to products known to contain endocrine disruptors are twice more likely to have semen volume and total sperm count per ejaculation below the reference values set by the WHO.

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Hidden genetic defects contain real risks for serious diseases

Researchers have gained insight into the 'hidden genetic defects' of the general European population. This is important because these defects, if inherited from both father and mother, can lead to all kinds of illnesses in their children. Research in the Dutch and Estonian population shows that every person has two to four such hidden genetic defects.

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How flashlight fish communicate with light signals in the school

Flashlight fish have the ability to generate situation-specific blink patterns resembling a visual Morse code. Researchers have shown in laboratory and field experiments that the animals use these light signals to coordinate their behavior in the school when visibility is limited. Both the light intensity and the blinking frequency affected the animals' behavior.

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Health declining in Gen X and Gen Y, US study shows

Recent generations show a worrying decline in health compared to their parents and grandparents when they were the same age, a new national study reveals. Researchers found that, compared to previous generations, members of Generation X and Generation Y showed poorer physical health, higher levels of unhealthy behaviors such as alcohol use and smoking, and more depression and anxiety.

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Difficulty learning nonsense words may indicate a child's high risk of dyslexia

A combined brain-scanning and behavior study has explored dyslexia in 7 & 8-year-old children learning how to read. Dyslexic youngsters were shown to have different activation in the left hemisphere compared to the control group - the area of the brain that specializes in processing language and speech. A related study by the group also found that self-confidence in reading ability helps young readers overcome some of the symptoms of dyslexia.

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How RNA editing affects the immune system

Researchers offer new insight into how the immune system relates to cancer. A new articl looks at how an enzyme called ADAR1 operates in pathways associated with cancer.

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Study shows stronger brain activity after writing on paper than on tablet or smartphone

A study of university students and recent graduates has revealed that writing on physical paper can lead to more brain activity when remembering the information an hour later. Researchers say that the unique, complex, spatial and tactile information associated with writing by hand on physical paper is likely what leads to improved memory.

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Combination therapy may provide significant protection against lethal influenza

A significant proportion of hospitalized patients with influenza develop complications of acute respiratory distress syndrome. Investigators have found that treatment with an immune receptor blocker in combination with an antiviral agent markedly improves survival of mice infected with lethal influenza and reduces lung pathology in swine-influenza-infected piglets. Their research also provides insights into the optimal timing of treatment to prevent acute lung injury.

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Chemical cocktail creates new avenues for generating muscle stem cells

A research team has identified a chemical cocktail that enables the production of large numbers of muscle stem cells, which can self-renew and give rise to all types of skeletal muscle cells.

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Pancreatic cancer tumors use multiple mechanisms to avoid starvation: new target for treatment?

Researchers describe how pancreatic cancer cells use an alternative method to find necessary nutrients, defying current therapies, to help them grow and spread.

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Automakers told to ramp up IT infrastructure amid cyber-attack threats

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Sunday alerted NHAI, NHIDCL and its other wings besides automobile makers to augment their IT security systems after reports regarding threats of possible cyber attacks targeted at the Indian transport ...

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At 1.33 mn, January net addition to payroll highest in FY21, shows data

The increasing number of Covid cases and reimposition of some restrictions in a few states of the country, particularly Maharashtra, may have an adverse impact on the numbers going forward

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Covid-19 accelerates firms' digital transformation strategy: Report

89.7% of business and IT leaders in the Asia Pacific say Covid-19 has caused significant changes to their operating processes

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Assam election: Modi slams Congress, says NDA ensured peace and development

The Congress can go to any extent for coming to power and this is evident from the "lies" that they are spreading through the manifesto, the Prime Minister said at an election rally in Bokakhat

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World Coronavirus Dispatch: How Europe botched up its vaccine rollout

Protesters in Germany reject coronavirus restrictions, half of the adults in UK are vaccinated, and other pandemic-related news across the globe

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M-cap of eight of top 10 valued companies tanks over Rs 1.38 trillion

During the last week, the 30-share BSE benchmark declined 933.84 points or 1.83 per cent

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Rajnath Singh, Lloyd Austin pave way for stronger India-US military ties

India and the US agreed to strengthen their military partnership during a meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and the US Secretary of Defence, General Lloyd Austin, held in New Delhi

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India has world's fourth strongest armed forces: Military Direct's study

China has the strongest military force in the world while India stands at number four, according to a study released on Sunday by defence website Military Direct

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Saudi Aramco 2020 net profit slumps 44.4% as coronavirus bites into demand

Saudi Arabian state oil giant Aramco on Sunday reported a 44.4% drop in 2020 net profit, hit by lower crude oil prices and volumes sold, and weakened refinery margins

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Cargo traffic at 12 major ports falls for 11th month in Feb; down 7%

India's top-12 ports witnessed considerable decline in cargo traffic for the eleventh straight month in February to 600.62 million tonnes (MT), according to ports' apex body IPA

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Amid outflows globally, FPIs invest Rs 8,642 cr in Indian markets in March

Prior to this, overseas investors had invested Rs 23,663 crore in Indian markets in February and Rs 14,649 crore in January, on a net basis

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449 infrastructure projects show cost overruns worth Rs 4.29 trillion

As many as 449 infrastructure projects, each worth Rs 150 crore or more, have been hit by cost overruns totalling more than Rs 4.29 lakh crore, according to a report

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Airtel adds 6.9 million active users in January, extends gain: TRAI data

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel added 6.9 million active users in January, extending its market lead on this count even as Jio's active subscribers tally declined by about 3.4 million

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Ashoka Univ acknowledges lapses in institutional process, expresses regret

Ashoka University acknowledged "lapses in institutional processes" and expressed "deep regret" at events surrounding resignations of Pratap Bhanu Mehta and noted economist Arvind Subramanian

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India reports new 43,846 Covid-19 cases, biggest daily rise in 4 months

The number of fatalities has risen to 1,59,755 with 197, data by the union health ministry showed Sunday

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LIVE: 43,846 new Covid-19 cases in India; highest single-day rise this year

Coronavirus LIVE: Total number of Covid-19 cases in India has reached 11,598,710. Stay tuned for coronavirus LIVE updates

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First negative-yield quote causes flutter in India's sovereign bond market

While there's a total $13.30 trillion of negative-yielding assets in the world, the phenomenon had been unheard of in an emerging market like India where the benchmark 10-year note trades at above 6%

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Former Sebi chief Ramakrishna dies in Chennai at age 91 after illness

Ramakrishna started as a biochemist in his hometown Bangalore, joined the IAS in 1952.

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Assembly polls 2021 LIVE: PM Modi to address rallies in Assam, Bengal today

Latest News LIVE updates: Amit Shah will hold a public meeting at Pallighai Scholl ground in Egra in Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal in the afternoon during his day-long visit

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IMF sees signs of stronger global recovery, but significant risks remain

IMF First Deputy Managing Director Geoffrey Okamoto said that in early April the Fund would update its January forecast for global growth of 5.5% to reflect additional fiscal stimulus spending in US

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Make 'Delhi' in Bengaluru, gherao city: Tikait to Karnataka farmers

Amid farmers' protest at Delhi borders against the central farm laws, BKU leader Rakesh Tikait suggested farmers in Karnataka should organise a protest in the state similar to that of Delhi

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Thousands protest in Israel against Netanyahu ahead of fourth snap election

Thousands of people took to the streets throughout Israel to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, just days ahead of the country's fourth general election in less than two years

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Changes in RSS top brass as Hosabale elected gen secy, Ram Madhav returns

RSS ushered in top organisational changes, electing Dattatreya Hosabale its new general secretary, appointing two joint general secretaries and also bringing BJP leader Ram Madhav back into its fold

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People's laxity towards Covid main reason behind rise in cases: Vardhan

Holding the laxity shown by people in following safety protocols as the reason behind the recent surge in coronavirus cases, Union Health Minister urged them not to let their guard down against Covid

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International hunt for Covid's origin points to China animal trade

Live animals susceptible to coronavirus infection were present at Huanan food market in Wuhan, the city where the first major Covid-19 outbreak was detected.

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International hunt for Covid's origin points to China animal trade

Live animals susceptible to coronavirus infection were present at Huanan food market in Wuhan, the city where the first major Covid-19 outbreak was detected.

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Massive earthquake of 7.2 magnitude rocks Japan, tsunami warning issued

An earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale struck north-eastern Japan on Saturday, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning for Miyagi prefecture

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Ashoka Univ row: Free speech in India suffered 'grievous blow', says Rajan

Raghuram Rajan has said free speech suffered a 'grievous blow' in India with the resignations of Pratap Bhanu Mehta and Arvind Subramanian from the Ashoka University

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NIA receives Home Ministry's notification to probe Mansukh Hiren's death

An NIA officer in Delhi told IANS, 'The agency has received a notification from the Ministry of Home Affairs to probe the case of death of Hiren. And we will soon register a case'

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Academicians write to Ashoka University in support of Pratap Bhanu Mehta

Over 150 academicians from prestigious universities across the globe have written an open letter to trustees of Ashoka University, expressing distress over Pratap Bhanu Mehta's resignation

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Covid-19: UK PM Boris Johnson receives first dose of AstraZeneca vaccine

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who was hospitalised last year with a severe bout of Covid-19, has received his first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine against the virus

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Apple'a Cook, executives on tentative list of witnesses in Epic Games case

Apple Inc's CEO Tim Cook, software chief Craig Federighi and other executives were named on a tentative list of witnesses in the software giant's case against Epic Games

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Qualcomm CEO says shortage of older chips likely to ease sooner

Qualcomm Inc CEO Steve Mollenkopf said he is seeing 'improvement' in efforts to ease chip shortages that have caused disruptions across several industries

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Vodafone Idea admits to inadvertent error in subscriber data for January

Vodafone Idea (Vi) had reported a gain of 1.7 million subscribers in January, the first positive growth in last four months. However bulk of the growth was reported from Western UP

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Vodafone Idea admits to inadvertent error in subscriber data for January

Vodafone Idea (Vi) had reported a gain of 1.7 million subscribers in January, the first positive growth in last four months. However bulk of the growth was reported from Western UP

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Mamata's 'bhaipo' only single window in industry scarce Bengal: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi launched a frontal attack on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, alleging her lawmaker nephew Abhishek was the only "single window" in the state without crossing which no work gets done

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Adani Green Energy acquires SkyPower's 50MW solar project in Telangana

With this acquisition, AGEL shall increase its operating renewable capacity of 3,395 MW with a total renewable portfolio of 14,865 MW

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Adani Green Energy acquires SkyPower's 50MW solar project in Telangana

With this acquisition, AGEL shall increase its operating renewable capacity of 3,395 MW with a total renewable portfolio of 14,865 MW

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Adani Green Energy to acquire 50 MW Solar Asset from SkyPower Global

Adani Green Energy announced it has signed a share purchase agreement for acquisition of 100 per cent stake in an SPV holding 50 MW operating solar project of the Toronto-headquartered SkyPower Global

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Saudi: Drones attack Riyadh oil facility, no supply disruption reported

A drone attack struck an oil installation in Saudi Arabia's capital of Riyadh on Friday, the Saudi state-run news agency reported, igniting a blaze at the facility deep in the kingdom's territory

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West Bengal election 2021 LIVE: PM Modi to address rally in Kharagpur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address rallies in West Bengal's Kharagpur and Assam's Chabua today. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

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Coronavirus LIVE: India cases at 11554895; Maharashtra CM hints at lockdown

Coronavirus live updates: Maharashtra's total tally has zoomed past 2.4 million. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray warned that "a lockdown is an option in future". Stay tuned for corona-related news

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Food delivery start-up Zomato planning to file $650 mn IPO next month

Deliberations are ongoing and details of the offering such as size and timeline could change

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Will supply more doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to UK later, says Serum

Senior officials in New Delhi confirmed that there was no ban on exports from India, and no plans to do so either.

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Feeding cattle seaweed reduces their greenhouse gas emissions 82 percent

A bit of seaweed in cattle feed could reduce methane emissions from beef cattle as much as 82 percent, according to new findings from researchers at the University of California, Davis.

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Cellular benefits of gene therapy seen decades after treatment

Researchers have shown that the beneficial effects of gene therapy can be seen decades after the transplanted blood stem cells has been cleared by the body.

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New bioink brings 3D-printing of human organs closer to reality

Researchers have designed a new bioink which allows small human-sized airways to be 3D-bioprinted with the help of patient cells for the first time. The 3D-printed constructs are biocompatible and support new blood vessel growth into the transplanted material. This is an important first step towards 3D-printing organs.

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Elusive protein complex could hold the key to treating chromosomal disorders

The cells in our body are constantly fighting off the threat of cancer by repairing damaged DNA. In a new study, scientists investigate the structure of an elusive protein complex that plays a key role in the activation of the 'Fanconi anemia pathway' involved in DNA repair, and report on the factors governing its stability. Their insights can potentially help find novel treatments disorders involving chromosomal instability, including cancer.

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Solving ancient problem of nucleic acid synthesis helps to design new antiviral drugs

Scientists have solved a long-standing mystery of how living organisms distinguish RNA and DNA building blocks during gene expression paving the way for the design of new antiviral drugs.

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Accenture Q2FY21 earnings: Five ways in which it can impact Indian IT

Accenture's Q2FY21 revenue beat, bookings at historically high and improvement in demand trends even in stressed verticals were among the key highlights from Accenture's Q2 show

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Accenture Q2FY21 earnings: Five ways in which it can impact Indian IT

Accenture's Q2FY21 revenue beat, bookings at historically high and improvement in demand trends even in stressed verticals were among the key highlights from Accenture's Q2 show

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Indo Count Industries shares soar 12% on Rs 200-crore capex plan

The company said that it decided to undertake expansion and modernization considering the increasing demand and growing business volume

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US House passes key bills providing citizenship to dreamers, immigrants

US House has passed key bills that would create a pathway to citizenship for millions of undocumented immigrants, some migrant farmworkers and children whose parents immigrated legally to the country

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Future group stocks slip as Delhi High Court puts RIL deal on hold

Future Retail (Rs 55.85), Future Lifestyle Fashions (Rs 64.85), Future Enterprises (Rs 8.60), and Future Consumer (Rs 6.42) were locked in 10 per cent lower circuit

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Easy Trip Planners makes tepid debut, lists at 13% premium over issue price

The stock, which got listed at Rs 212 on the National Stock Exchange, hit the level of issue price (Rs 187) on the NSE in the intra-day trade

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ICRA surges 9% after Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund buys stake

On March 18, PPFAS Mutual Fund A/C Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund purchased 201,655 shares, representing 2.09 per cent stake, in ICRA for Rs 56.06 crore

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Latest news LIVE updates: Rahul Gandhi to visit poll-bound Assam today

Rahul Gandhi will interact with college students in Lahoal in Dibrugarh and attend the tea estate workers rally in Dinjoy. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

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IEX scales new high in a weak market, rallies 22% in seven days

In the past three months, the stock of IEX has outperformed the market by surging 65 per cent as against a 4.3 per cent rise in the S&P BSE Sensex

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LIC employees protest in Ludhiana against insurance sector's FDI limit hike

LIC employees staged a protest in Ludhiana against the government's decision to raise the Foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in the insurance sector to 74 per cent and to bring an IPO of the LIC

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Why a ban on cryptocurrency could have dire consequences for India

The system impoverished Indians and made it impossible for Indian firms to compete globally

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Stocks to watch: Easy Trip, RIL, Deepak Nitrite, Bharti Airtel, IT stocks

Shares of Reliance Industries and Future Group companies could react after the Delhi High Court upheld the Emergency Award that Amazon had won against Future Retail-RIL deal

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Rupee becomes only Asian currency to gain in month of sweeping losses

The rupee has advanced 1.3% in March, boosted by $2.4 billion of overseas purchases of local stocks, including inflows related to initial public offerings

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Top trading ideas by Anand Rathi Shares: Buy Ambuja Cements, Tata Power

On the indicator front, the MACD is comfortably placed above its signal-line and the 14 period RSI is soaring northwards, affirming that Ambuja Cements' stock may surge in the coming future

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MARKET LIVE: Sensex falls 350 points; Future Retail tumbles 10%

LIVE market: The Nifty sectoral indices were painted red, with Nifty PSU Bank index, down 1.9 per cent, bleeding the most

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MARKET LIVE: Sensex falls 350 points; Future Retail tumbles 10%

LIVE market: The Nifty sectoral indices were painted red, with Nifty PSU Bank index, down 1.9 per cent, bleeding the most

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Oil hits skids, drops 7% on worsening outlook for coronavirus in Europe

Oil prices plunged for a fifth day in a row on Thursday, posting their biggest-one day declines since last summer on growing worries about rising Covid cases in Europe and the strengthening US dollar

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Supreme Court approves SBI MF plan for Franklin Templeton schemes

The SC accepted the standard operating procedure statement prepared by SBI Funds Management for disposal of assets to unit holders in six Franklin Templeton debt schemes frozen on April 23, 2020

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Coronavirus LIVE: India records nearly 40,000 cases in 24 hrs, Pune 4,965

Coronavirus live updates: Maharashtra has recorded 25,833 new cases, the hightest one-day spike since last March when the first coronavirus infection was detected. Stay tuned for corona-related news

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Indian middle class shrinks by 32 million due to Covid-19 pandemic: Pew

Report shows the size of global middle class fell for the first time since 1990s

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Myanmar's Suu Kyi charged with bribery, faces 15 years in prison

Authorities have prevented Suu Kyi from meeting with her legal team, which has denied wrongdoing and views all the charges as political

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India's economy projected to record stronger recovery in 2021: UNCTAD

India's economy, estimated to contract by 6.9 per cent in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, is forecast to record a "stronger recovery" in 2021 and grow by 5 per cent, according to a UN report

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Novel coronavirus circulated undetected months before first COVID-19 cases in Wuhan, China

Using molecular dating tools and epidemiological simulations, researchers estimate that the SARS-CoV-2 virus likely circulated undetected for two months before the first human cases of COVID-19 were described in Wuhan, China in late-December 2019.

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Amazon invests Rs 175 cr in MyGlamm along with Ascent, Wipro Consumer

With the Series C round, beauty brand MyGlamm becomes the fastest beauty brand to cross the $100 million valuation mark in just three years of launch.

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Astral Poly Technik extends fall as stock turns ex-bonus in ratio of 1:3

Astral Poly Technik has outperformed the market by surging 59 per cent in the past three months, against 6.6 per cent gain in the Sensex

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Dixon Technologies surges 14%, hits new high as it turns ex-stock split

Dixon Technologies said the rationale behind the stock split is to encourage wider participation of small investors and to enhance the liquidity of the equity shares at the stock market.

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BHEL gains 7% on emerging lowest bidder for NPCIL's Rs 10,800 cr tender

The company has emerged as lowest bidder for tender worth Rs 10,800 crore for fleet mode tender floated by Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) for the 6x700 MW Turbine Island Package Projects.

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Apple gets boost in French privacy fight, but still faces probe

Apple's new 'App Tracking Transparency' feature allows users to block advertisers from tracking them across different applications

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Ola Electric's high-stakes ride: Can Aggarwal disrupt India's EV market?

By setting up massive capacities in a limited market against entrenched competition, founder Bhavish Aggarwal has his work cut out proving the sceptics wrong

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Stocks to watch: PNB, BHEL, TVS Motor, IOC, Satin Creditcare, IRCTC

India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has upgraded Mindtree's long-term issuer rating to 'IND AAA' from 'IND AA '

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Trading strategies for copper and nickel by Tradebulls Securities

For Copper sellers to gain upperhand, they must breach the support of 668 levels

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Oil prices slip for fifth consecutive day lower after US stockpile build

Oil prices dropped for a fifth day on Thursday after official data showed a sustained rise in US crude and fuel inventories, while the ever-present pandemic clouded the demand outlook

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US Fed expects growth surge, inflation jump in 2021 but no rate hike

The US economy is heading for its strongest growth in nearly 40 years, the Fed said, and central bank policymakers are pledging to keep their foot on the gas despite an expected surge of inflation

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Morgan Stanley becomes first major US bank to offer access to bitcoin funds

In an internal memo, the bank told its financial advisers it would launch access to three funds allowing ownership of Bitcoin

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CBI books Cadbury India, searches several premises in corruption case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday carried out searches at several locations of Cadbury India Ltd, which is now known as Mondelez Foods Pvt Ltd

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Latest news LIVE: SC may hear NCB plea challenging bail to Rhea Chakraborty

NCB has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Bombay HC order granting bail to Rhea Chakraborty in cases registered against her under the NDPS Act. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

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West Bengal election 2021 LIVE: TMC unveils manifesto; BJP CEC meet ends

Assembly elections 2021 LIVE update: BJP CEC meet ended at around 3:30 am. The party's list of candidates for seats going to polls in last four phases of West Bengal election will be announced today

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Climate-change linked downgrades could cost countries $270 billion-a-year

The estimates comes amid warnings by policy makers from around the world that financial markets are underpricing the risk of climate change on asset prices, with potentially costly future corrections

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MARKET LIVE: SGX Nifty indicates a gap-up start for indices; BHEL in focus

LIVE market: The US Fed projected a rapid jump in US economic growth and inflation this year as the Covid-19 crisis winds down

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63 nations to see ratings downgrades by 2030 for ignoring climate change

If emissions continue at current levels, 63 countries will see ratings downgrades of more than one notch by 2030

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