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BSNL) is gathering pace in India's telecom sector dominated by two large players, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, while the third, Vodafone Idea, is dragged back by debt and losses. The state-owned telco is wooing subscribers to claw back market share, launching a slew of new offerings and initiatives, ranging from spam blockers to automated SIM kiosks and direct-to-device services. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government’s ambitious project to revive BSNL is finally gaining momentum for the first time in two years. BSNL has gained subscribers and outperformed private giants Jio, Airtel and Voda Idea, shows data. This growth is largely due to BSNL’s decision not to raise tariffs in the latest quarter, and the central government injecting a lofty amount of Rs 3.22 lakh crore over the years into the company as well as into MTNL. «BSNL will be at the forefront and not a follower in the days to come,» Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said recently. This optimism comes when, after a long wait, BSNL recorded growth for three months straight, from July to September.

News of Donald Trump’s election win sent Bitcoin soaring to record highs after he rebranded himself as a pro-crypto candidate on the campaign trail.

chief growth officer Prabhakar Tiwari has resigned from his position, the stockbroker said in an exchange filing today. Tiwari’s exit comes after Pravin Bathe, the chief compliance officer at Angel One put in his papers a month ago. Both executives resigned citing personal reasons and their desire to pursue other interests outside the company.

Maruti Suzuki India on Monday said it is looking to diversify export markets as it aims to clock 7.5 lakh units to overseas locations by 2030-31. The auto major has already exported 30 lakh units to various markets across the globe. The 3 millionth vehicle export was part of a shipment of 1,053 units that sailed from Gujarat's Pipavav port comprising models like Celerio, Fronx, Jimny, Baleno, Ciaz, Dzire, and S-Presso. «Aligned with the Government of India's flagship 'Make in India' initiative, Maruti Suzuki is committed to deep localisation and multiplying exports,» Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) MD & CEO Hisashi Takeuchi said in a statement.

NSUI) staged a comeback in the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections after seven years, clinching the president and joint secretary positions. NSUI's Rounak Khatri emerged victorious in the presidential race, defeating RSS-backed Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad's candidate Rishabh Chaudhary by over 1,300 votes. Khatri got 20,207 votes while Chaudhary trailed with 18,864 votes.

A beloved character, whose demise was both brutal and unexpected, has sent the entire fandom into chaos. In the eleventh episode of the final season, the Dutton family’s turbulent saga deepens, in the aftermath of John Dutton's murder.

It Ends With Us" will be released on Netflix for the audience in the US. Box-office hit «It Ends With Us» will be released in December on Netflix United States. «It Ends with Us» will start streaming on December 9 this year, as per a report on WhatsOnNetflix. «It Ends With Us» was released on August 9 at the box-office and was received positively.

Uber Technologies from passengers who allege they were sexually assaulted by the ridesharing service's drivers, plaintiffs' lawyers are pushing for what they see as a quick and easy way to help gather evidence in the sprawling multidistrict litigation. What if they just open their file cabinets? Three plaintiffs' lawyers have sought the court's blessing to use documents, deposition and hearing testimony already in their possession — material that they acquired in past lawsuits against Uber involving claims ranging from pay violations to wrongful death that's designated as confidential --in the sexual assault MDL now pending in San Francisco federal court.

Tim Cook joined more than 20 corporate leaders in discussions with China’s premier Monday, as global companies grapple with potential trade disruptions and economic uncertainty. Cook, who’s visiting the country for at least the third time this year, joined top executives of global firms including Rio Tinto Plc, Corning Inc. and Charoen Pokphand Group in a meeting with Li Qiang, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified discussing a private session. Chinese corporate chiefs including the heads of Lenovo Group and ICBC also attended the discussions focused on supply chain and trade issues, according to a guest list seen by Bloomberg News. The event comes ahead of a supply chain expo in Beijing that starts on Tuesday.

Kharga Corps of the Indian Army successfully conducted a two-day integrated field firing exercise, 'Kharga Shakti', at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges beginning Sunday. This comprehensive exercise was aimed at testing and validating the effectiveness of combined arms operations in a simulated battlefield environment, an official statement said. Lieutenant General Rajesh Pushkar, General Officer Commanding (GOC), Kharga Corps reviewed the 'Kharga Shakti' exercise. The firing range is in Rajasthan. He witnessed the showcase of coordinated manoeuvres and integrated firing of various military assets, including attack helicopters, artillery guns, armoured and mechanised platforms, and infantry weapons.

«This trial is shaking up our society in our relationship with each other, in the most intimate relationships between human beings,» Jean-Francois Mayet told the court in the southern city of Avignon. The trial is making French society work «to understand our needs, our emotions, our desires and above all to take into account those of others,» he said.

Pulwama terror attack to extort money from a Hyderabad-based IT professional. The victim, a 29-year-old woman residing in Gachibowli, was recently swindled of Rs 2 lakh after fraudsters threatened her with a seven-year jail sentence and a fine of Rs 20 lakh, claiming that her accounts were linked to the perpetrators of the deadly attack that claimed the lives of 44 CRPF personnel. According to the Cyberabad police, the victim first received a call from an unknown number claiming that a parcel addressed to her had been returned to a FedEx office in Mumbai due to its suspected illegal nature.

TIPS Music, one of India’s leading music labels with an expansive catalogue of over 31,000 songs, has inked a direct, strategic partnership to promote its music library on TikTok. This partnership will enable music fans, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and expatriates, to access and engage with TIPS Music’s rich and diverse music collection on the popular short-form video platform. The agreement between TIPS Music and TikTok aims to meet the increasing demand for Indian music among global audiences.

Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN), one of the two self-regulatory organisations for the sector, has decided to implement a stricter set of guardrails for its members to help them overcome the severe asset quality stress that they are subjected to at present. The new norms, when implemented, are expected to squeeze the quantum of credit delivery to customers at the bottom of the income pyramid and reduce their over-indebtedness, which has been at the heart of the present sectoral crisis. MFIN has requested its members to stop lending to delinquent customers who have overdue loans for more than 60 days with an outstanding amount more than Rs 3000. The existing industry norm was not lending to a client with overdue for more than 90 days with more than Rs 3000. If a loan is not serviced for 90 days, it is classified as non-performing.

acquisition of its advanced computing activities for an enterprise value of 500 million euros ($524 million), it said on Monday. Atos, which secures communications for the French military and secret services and manufactures servers to make supercomputers, is undergoing a restructuring to tackle its large debt. The government has for months been making a concerted effort to reach a deal to retain control over Atos' strategic technology assets within the country. The target is to have a share purchase agreement signed by May 31, when an exclusivity period ends, Atos said in a statement, adding that an initial payment of 150 million euros would be made when the deal was signed.

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The facility, known as the February 11 plant, is part of the Ryongsong Machine Complex in Hamhung, North Korea's second-largest city, on the country's east coast. Sam Lair, a research associate at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS), located at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, said the plant was the only one known to produce the Hwasong-11 class of solid-fuel ballistic missiles. Ukrainian officials say these munitions — known as the KN-23 in the West — have been used by Russian forces in their assault on Ukraine.

Hemant Soren government here on November 28, a senior leader of the grand old party said on Monday. In a stunning comeback, Hemant Soren's JMM-led alliance on Saturday stormed to power in Jharkhand for a second consecutive term, winning 56 seats in the 81-member assembly, despite an all-out blitz by the BJP-led NDA, which managed only 24 seats. Soren retained Barhait seat by defeating BJP's Gamliyel Hembrom by a margin of 39,791 votes. «All top leaders of the INDIA bloc are being invited to attend the swearing-in ceremony at Morabadi Ground here on November 28. Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav are likely to attend the event,» the Congress leader told PTI.

RX India runs a diverse portfolio of B2B events across India. The company says it leverages its outreach in 22 countries, hosting 350+ events annually across 25 nations, creating immersive experiences to expand India’s trade footprint. Among its key highlights is the fact that it also provides platforms for MSMEs to showcase their offerings, connect with larger firms, and build international networks. In an interaction with ET Online, Hugh Jones, CEO, RX Global, highlighted that by combining face-to-face interactions with robust digital and customized solutions, the company empowers small businesses to thrive in an increasingly competitive landscape. ET: How does RX India’s portfolio of B2B events contribute to the growth of MSMEs in India? Hugh Jones: Our B2B events help MSMEs in India grow by expanding their market reach, building networks and connecting them with larger firms and international clients. Recognising the unique challenges faced by MSMEs, our trade shows offer MSMEs a platform to showcase their products to a broader audience and engage directly with industry leaders, creating valuable business opportunities. Our events act as gateways for MSMEs to connect with key industry players, facilitating business growth and enhancing their competitive edge. We also provide digital access options, allowing MSMEs to reach global audiences without geographic limits.

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