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NEW DELHI, MUMBAI : Amidst a recovery in global steel prices and the upcoming general elections, JSW Steel maintains an optimistic outlook for the domestic steel market for the fourth fiscal quarter, expecting a notable uptick in steel volumes, Jayant Acharya, joint managing director of the company, said in an interview. “I expect the volumes will be better, driven by a seasonally strong quarter. The global steel prices in the last month have improved in the US, Europe, and China, as well as in the Asian regions," he said, adding that the buoyant global prices should translate into better pricing even in the domestic market.

₹4,500-4,800 crore (around $600 million). This is far lower than the price Byju’s paid in 2021 when it acquired Aakash for around $950 million. Many others, including those participating in Think & Learn’s upcoming rights issue, have also expressed concern at the lowered valuation of Aakash, the people cited above said.

GenAI) and projected to nearly triple spends on this technology to USD 3.4 billion in 2024 across Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, India, and Singapore, according to Infosys Research. While the spending trails North America, APAC's adoption, effectiveness, and growth are among the highest globally, it said. «Companies across Asia-Pacific are quickly ramping up investments in generative AI and entering a higher stage of maturity,» the IT major's research arm, Infosys Knowledge Institute (IKI), said in the research.

Sreela Majumdar passed away, after a long, hard battle with cancer. She was 65. Mourning her demise, Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal took to Twitter on Saturday and paid a tribute. Describing her as a “powerful actress,” the minister reminisced briefly about her career and ended the note by extending condolences to her family. “Saddened by the news of the demise of film actress Sreela Majumdar today afternoon. Sreela was a noted and powerful actress who played outstanding roles in several significant Indian films. It is a big loss for the Bengal film industry and we shall miss her stellar presence. My condolences to her family, “ reads the post. Several colleagues also mourned her passing. In an interview with PTI, actress Rituparna Sengupta lamented that despite being a powerhouse of talent, Majumdar was under-utilised. “She had delivered so many memorable performances under the direction of filmmakers like Mrinal Sen and others. She could have been utilised more by the industry,” told the ‘Dahan’ actress. In an interview withAnandabazar Patrika, director Kaushik Gangopadhyay recalled how the actress never skipped shooting and used to be regular even when dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Majumdar has left a husband and a son behind.

Narayana Murthy. In an interview with NDTV, the Infosys co-founder revealed that he often cleaned his toilet and encouraged his kids to do the same. When quizzed about the reason behind this philosophy, the billionaire replied that he wanted to make sure his children never undermined blue-collar professionals.

Poker Face," we delve into the trove of information surrounding the forthcoming Season 2. From potential release timelines to an evolving cast and enticing plot developments, here's everything you need to know about what's in store for Natasha Lyonne's episodic detective drama.

Sudha Murty, who is well-known for her strong recommendations on lifestyles said that she asked Akshata and Rishi to be just honest with their work in helping the nation and ignore what people are saying. "I always tell them [Akshata and Rishi], people talk because of your position. And if you're honest, if you're helping your country, your job - what you're doing - people will always talk.

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SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Brazilian airline Gol does not expect its Chapter 11 proceedings to trigger job cuts, its chief executive said on Friday, reiterating that the carrier's operations will remain as usual while it is under bankruptcy protection.

Palantir Technologies co-founder Joe Lonsdale has asserted that AI agents will “probably” use crypto when making transactions.

Intel on Thursday forecast revenue for the first quarter that could miss market estimates by more than $2 billion, as it grapples with uncertain demand for its chips used in the traditional server and personal computer markets. Shares fell 10% in after-hours trading, setting the stock up for a roughly $20 billion fall in market value on Friday if the losses held. Intel stock gained 66% in the past year, as the PHLX Semiconductor Index rose 53%. In an interview, Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger said that the company's core businesses of PCs and servers were hitting seasonal low demand at the same time as noncore businesses such as auto chip firm Mobileye.

Neeraj Chopra now wants the country to go a notch higher in the pecking order by hosting global events in the next two-three years. India is set to bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships but Chopra said the country can host other global competitions of smaller scale before that. «It will be good if we host 2029 World Championships but 2029 is a long way to go.

Budget 2024 expectations: In anticipation of the upcoming Interim Budget 2024, Muthoot Finance highlights the importance of granting 'priority sector status' to gold loans and proposes the introduction of a 'Gold linked credit line via UPI' by NBFCs. George Alexander Muthoot, Managing Director of Muthoot Finance, in an email interview with Mint, has outlined key recommendations to leverage the idle gold holdings in Indian households.

Jindal Stainless Ltd has cut its exports forecast for the fiscal year ending March due to freight disruptions in the Red Sea and faltering demand in Europe and the United States, a top executive said. India's biggest stainless steel manufacturer hopes to ship out 10-12% of its estimated overall sales of over 2.1 million metric tons in 2023/24, down from its previous forecast of 15%, Abhyuday Jindal, managing director of Jindal Stainless, told Reuters in an interview. The company is exploring «new options» and a «variable freight model», Jindal said, as part of efforts to deal with the challenges posed by attacks launched by the Iran-allied Houthi militia on ships in the Red Sea.

The examinations for both services took place from June 23 to 25, followed by interviews from December 18 to 21 for the shortlisted candidates. The UPSC has recommended 18 candidates for IES positions and 33 for ISS positions. Results for seven candidates (3 in IES and 4 in ISS) are provisional.

President Tayyip Erdogan will give a final sign-off on Sweden's NATO membership within days, triggering rapid steps toward U.S. Congress endorsing a sale of F-16 fighter jets to Ankara. In an interview on Thursday, Ambassador Jeff Flake said that once the formal ratification document is received in Washington, the U.S.

The CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is calling on billionaires to give away more of their money to address inequality and to do it soon

Cathie Wood – CEO of tech-focused investment manager ARK Invest – says her conviction in Bitcoin (BTC) remains unshaken despite the asset’s recent “sell the news” market wipeout.

The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees says that he’s worried that the war in Ukraine has been forgotten as the country prepares to mark two years since Russia’s full-scale invasion

The Commissioner of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Hester Peirce, seemed to express remorse over the federal agency’s handling of spot Bitcoin ETF approvals in a recent interview.

Settlement talks between Raymond group chief Gautam Singhania and his estranged wife Nawaz Modi have collapsed, said people in the know of the development. These sources added that Modi is insisting on her initial demand — seeking 75% of Singhania's reported $1.4-billion wealth for their two daughters, Niharika and Nisa, and herself. She is also seeking custody of their minor daughter, alleging that Singhania has been exerting influence on the two daughters. The couple announced their separation in November 2023.