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₹37,000 crore over the next three years, and targeted capacity expansion to 72,000 units per month by the end of FY26 (up from 49,000 per month in FY24) are the key drivers for the homegrown auto major. M&M's increased focus on EVs is evident from its planned auto capex of ₹27,000 crore, with as much as ₹12,000 crore allocated for EVs. The company plans to launch nine ICE SUVs, seven battery electric vehicles (BEVs), and seven light commercial vehicles (LCVs) by 2030.

Ballia: A teacher of a private school here has been booked for allegedly thrashing a Class 10 student, leading to partial loss of hearing, the police said on Sunday. The incident took place on May 13 in the school located in Piprauli Barhagaon under the Ubhaon police station limits here during a mathematics period that the 14-year-old victim was attending, they added.

Also Read: India to contribute 30% of global GDP by 2040; focus on ‘champion states’ growing at 11% per annum: Amitabh Kant The Nifty index closed the week at 22,506, while the Bank Nifty climbed by 1.68 per cent to end at 48,199. Nifty Midcap hit an all-time high at 11,347 and posted the biggest weekly gain in eight months and Nifty's small-cap closed the week at 17,009 level.

Dune: Part Two" OTT platform and release date have finally been revealed and viewers in the US can watch the blockbuster film at home. «Dune: Part Two», the sequel of 2021 release Dune, has earned record-breaking collection at the box-office. Denis Villeneuve's «Dune: Part Two» finally hits OTT streaming service on Tuesday, May 21 when it will premier on Max.

Al Pacino will once again play a similar role. He will portray Calabrian mafia boss Saro, who kidnaps the grandson of one of the world’s richest men, Jean Paul Getty. He puts the entire organization in danger when he falls in love with his victim’s mother during the ransom negotiations. How much interesting!

Bridgerton Season 3 unfolds, viewers find themselves captivated not only by the romantic entanglements but also by the strained friendship between Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Eloise Bridgerton (Claudia Jessie). Their once unbreakable bond faces challenges and uncertainties, leaving fans wondering if their friendship will withstand the test of time.

Ruskin Bond, the iconic Indian author renowned for his captivating storytelling, celebrated his 90th birthday on Sunday. As he marks this milestone, Bond, known for his wit and wisdom, shared reflections on his life, writing, and the simple joys that have defined his journey. A Life Rooted in Literature Born to British parents in Kasauli in 1934, Bond's early years were marked by a deep connection with literature. His childhood, spent in various parts of India, including Shimla, New Delhi, and Dehradun, laid the foundation for his future as a prolific writer. Bond's literary journey began with his debut novel, «The Room on the Roof,» in 1956, which marked the beginning of a remarkable career that has spanned over six decades.

Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been displaying the Chinese constitution at his rallies, instead of the Indian one. The BJP leader claimed that the book shown by Gandhi is with a red cover like the original Chinese constitution, whereas the original Indian constitution has a blue cover. «Rahul is displaying a red Chinese constitution to the people attending his meetings,» Sarma wrote on X. In response, several social media users said that the red-bound Constitution is a coat pocket edition, which has been presented to top Indian leaders, including the President and the Union Home minister.

Comedy of twinsThe Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts (SRCPA) Repertory is staging 2 BY 2, written by Gulzar. An adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors, the play follows the adventures of two sets of identical twins with identical names, Ashok and Bahadur. The adaptation has been successfully interpreted many times in theatre and cinema, such as the Sanjeev Kumar-Deven Verma starrer Angoor.

Also Read: Go Digit IPO fully booked on the last day of bidding: Check subscription updates, GMP, other details The initiation of the refund process will start on Wednesday, May 22, for individuals not given shares. Those allotted will receive their shares in their demat accounts on Wednesday. Go Digit IPO listing date is scheduled for Thursday, May 23.

elections, the primary market continues to remain vibrant with the public offer of Awfis Space Solutions set to open next week. Apart from the sole mainboard IPO, one other SME issue of GSM Foils will be launched on May 24. Apart from the new issues, D-Street will see as many as 8 listings including that of the Go Digit General Insurance, which opened for subscription in the week gone by and generated significant enthusiasm among investors, reflecting the broader positive market sentiment.

If UBS had concerns about theintegration of Credit Suisse earlier this week, it may have even bigger concerns as we slide towards the weekend: the woman running its group integration office is understood to have resigned unexpectedly.

bars, pubs and cafes are capitalising on a surge in interest among fans. The ongoing heatwave means alarge number of cricket enthusiasts are gravitating toward air-conditioned comfort to avoid having to sweat it out in sweltering stadiums, executives said. Bars and pubs said they are rolling out live screenings, trying to replicate a stadium-like atmosphere with curated sports menus, cocktails, beer buckets and staff dressed in IPL jerseys. Some are even providing team apparel and merchandise. To be sure, elections in Mumbai (May 20) and Delhi-Gurgaon (May 25) will mean alcohol-free dry days around those dates in those regions but executives said they expect to make up for that in other states. Besides, folks may be drawn by the group-watching vibe even without the booze, they said.

History enthusiasts and those fans who love watching Shogun have some good news coming their way. FX and Hulu are keen to take this series beyond Season 1 and have set up some space for the writers to brainstorm and come up with new ideas. This has been reported by Movie Web. In news that is exciting for the fans, not one but 2 more Seasons are being planned based on this historical drama. It has been adopted from a book with the same title written by James Clavell.

Scottie Scheffler was arrested after police say he dragged an officer while trying to get around the scene of a fatal accident Friday ahead of the second round of the PGA Championship. The 27-year-old Scheffler, the world's No. 1-ranked golfer, was attempting to get to Valhalla Golf Club outside Louisville, Kentucky, around 6 a.m. when police say he illegally bypassed the scene of an accident where a pedestrian was killed. Scheffler was charged with multiple counts, including second-degree assault of a police officer and reckless driving. He was booked and had his mugshot taken before being released. Scheffler has called the chain of events a «big misunderstanding.»

Big videogames are sometimes called “forever franchises." That certainly describes the wait for some of them. Gamers have been eagerly awaiting a “Grand Theft Auto" sequel since the last one came out more than 10 years ago. Investors have been even more eager since publisher Take-Two Interactive gave a long-term forecast two years ago that strongly suggested the game could launch in the fiscal year that just ended in March.

Police officers detained and handcuffed top golfer Scottie Scheffler outside Valhalla Golf Club on Friday ahead of the second round of the PGA Championship. He was arrested after allegedly trying to drive around traffic controls near the golf club. In a series of bizarre incidents, the police officers took Scheffler into custody, booked him with a mugshot taken in an orange jumpsuit, released him and then took him back to the course for breakfast and practice.

Bandhan Bank's March quarter net profit down by 93% at Rs 55 crore against Rs 808 crore in the year-ago period. Its operating profit saw a muted 2.4% rise at Rs 1839 crore due to higher expenditure.

Infinix GT Book, set to be priced below Rs. 65,000, features notable specifications such as a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900H processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU. Additionally, the GT Book features a design reminiscent of the Infinix GT series smartphones, characterized by its cyber mecha aesthetic.

Infinix GT 20 Pro is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate processor and offers up to 12GB of RAM. A highlight of the device is its 108MP triple rear camera system. Designed with gamers in mind, the phone features a "cyber mecha" aesthetic and includes a specialized X5 Turbo gaming chip.

CBSE Board Results 2024 marks verification: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has opened the window to register for verification of marks for those Class 12 students who are unsatisfied with the Board exam 2024 announced on Monday, i.e. May 13, 2024 at cbse.gov.in. In addition to the mark’s verification, students can also apply for photocopy of answer sheets and re-evaluation.