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Moneycontrol citing sources, the company has also relinquished a part of another office space in the same city, according to insiders. As per the report, Byju's, which had three office spaces in Bengaluru, including the 5.58 lakh square feet property in Kalyani Tech Park, has now vacated this particular location. As of July 23, at least six employees confirmed that the company has asked its employees to either work from its other premises or work remotely from their homes.

MoneyControl, after this announcement, Swiggy has entered the list of new-age companies that have given rewards to their employees this year which also includes Flipkart.  In 2021, Swiggy announced that the company will reward its employees for their performance in the coming two years, that is, 2022 and 2023. It is a part of the online grocery and food delivery company's ESOP liquidation exercise.  Last year, the company initiated its committed ESOP liquidity Program aggregating $23 million.

Plastic waste, in particular, is a key contributor to the surge in waste due to its widespread use across industries and the short lifespan of plastic products. Plastic consumption across the world has quadrupled over the past few decades, and global plastic waste is expected to nearly triple by 2060, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

India's Union Cabinet has approved amendments to a... moreIndia's Union Cabinet has approved amendments to allow commercial mining of critical minerals like lithium, beryllium, and titanium, among others.

India is set to launch the Global Biofuel Alliance... moreIndia is set to launch the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA) in Goa, aiming to impact the global energy landscape.

Working Group commenced here on Monday with Principal Secretary to Prime Minister, P K Mishra emphasising the importance of structured mechanism to finance disaster risk reduction. Over the last few years, India has completely transformed the way disaster risk reduction is financed, he said.

Multi-use, mid-sized packs in categories such as confectionery, personal care and home care products witnessed a higher uptake in the June quarter of 2023, as per data from Bizom, a retail intelligence platform. In confectionery, mid-priced packs grew 2. 5 per cent during the quarter, while the growth in high-value packs in the same category declined by an equal proportion. Consumers clearly preferred mid-priced packs in personal care goods grew by three per cent, while low-priced packs declined by 3. 4 per cent. In home care, mid-priced packs rose 7. 1 per cent, as consumers upgraded from low-price packs which saw a fall of 6. 8 per cent, thus driving growth in this category. “Consumers seem to be looking for greater value among confectionery, personal care as well as home care products. Here we see a strong movement into multiuse, mid-sized packs that offer the flexibility of limited spending and greater value than smaller-sized ones, ” Bizom’s chief of growth and insights, Akshay D’Souza, said to TOI.

Oppenheimer' starring Cillian Murphy has been constantly under the scanner ever since its release. From critics to reviewers, several people from across the country have expressed disappointment over the intimate scene in the film featuring a copy of the Bhagavad Gita, considered a holy scripture by the Hindus, which has triggered online fury in India. The scene has angered the audience in India, many of whom vented their fury online, calling out Nolan for hurting religious sentiments.

PlayUp, the Australian fantasy sports betting outfit, has paused its $10 million capital raise until it can sell its business in the United States.

Investing.com — Most Asian currencies moved little on Friday, while the dollar held on to recent gains as markets hunkered down before a string of central bank meetings this week, most notably the Federal Reserve.

Investing.com — Shares of major Japanese automakers rose on Monday, tracking strength in Mitsubishi Motors Corp (TYO:7211) after the carmaker logged stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings.

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As per media reports, President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of intentionally targeting grain export infrastructure in the southern Ukrainian port of Odesa during a second night of strikes. He expressed concern that such actions were endangering vulnerable nations. As a response, Kyiv called upon other countries in the Black Sea region to step in and ensure the safe passage of cargo ships.

Railway Board Chairman, Anil Kumar Lahoti has allayed fears about fire safety in Vande Bharat Express trains, saying these semi-high-speed trains have "very good" arrangements on this front. Lahoti, while speaking to reporters on Sunday, days after a blaze erupted in the battery box of a coach of the Vande Bharat train heading from Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal to New Delhi, "There are no concerns regarding the safety of passengers in the Vande Bharat trains. There are also very good arrangements for fire prevention in these trains." The fire that broke out in the Bhopal-Delhi Vande Bharat train was confined to the battery box only.

SJVN zoomed over 14% to hit a new 52-week high of Rs 57.2 in Monday's trade on BSE after the firm bagged a contract from Punjab State Power Corporation (PSPCL) for the development and procurement of 1,200 MW of solar power entailing an investment of Rs 7,000 crore. «SJVN Green Energy Limited has received the Letter of Intent (LoI) from Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) for procurement of 1200 MW Solar Power. SGEL will develop a 1000 MW project anywhere in the country and balance 200 MW in the state of Punjab as per the RFS provisions,» the company said in an exchange filing.

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), the largest private port operator in the country, will be under investors’ radar as the stock is set to turn ex-dividend this week. Adani Ports shares will trade ex-dividend for a dividend of 250% for FY23 on Friday, July 28, 2023.

Tequila enthusiasts worldwide eagerly await the arrival of July 24, National Tequila Day, to revel in the rich heritage and craftsmanship behind this beloved beverage. Tequila's deep-rooted connection to Mexican culture is undeniable.

The duelling cinema debuts of Barbie and Oppenheimer — an event that’s taken on the moniker ”Barbenheimer” — led the Australian box office to its biggest Saturday and Sunday takings ever recorded.

Narendra Modi to intervene in the strife-torn state "with a right approach". Chanu who hails from Manipur and now lives in Bengaluru had been on a hunger strike for 16 years against Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). "I want to appeal that we all are human beings.

AP, the unexpected hospitalization of Netanyahu for a pacemaker implant has introduced another surprising development to an already dramatic series of events that have deeply divided the nation and are expected to significantly impact Israel's future. The parliamentary vote scheduled for Monday is anticipated to pass the initial significant legislation in the contentious judicial overhaul plan. Netanyahu's doctors confirmed on Sunday that the procedure had been successful.

ARY News reported. The Pakistani Prime Minister also blamed Khan for May 9 incidents, arguing that the attacks were planned for over a year with an evil attempt and intention to instigate a coup in the army. Sharif described the incident as a conspiracy against Pakistan within Pakistan and said the incidents had exposed the PTI chief before the country.