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Winzo has completed its fourth round of employee stock options plan (Esop) buyback, the company announced on Tuesday.

Private equity investment inflows into the Indian real estate sector reached USD 2.2 billion in Q3 2024, 93% growth on a sequential basis and more than double the investment volume recorded in the same period last year.

TQM practices also played an important role in reducing aggregate technical and commercial losses (AT&C) of Tata Power Delhi Distribution (Tata Power DDL) by 30 per cent in the past five years to 5.9 per cent as of March 2024, a company statement said.

steel prices may give some relief to Indian steel makers. A report by Axis Securities highlights that Chinese hot-rolled coil (HRC) steel prices have gone up in September 2024, giving an edge to Indian steel companies.

Julana constituency in Jind district. As of the latest updates, she is locked in a tight race against BJP candidate Yogesh Bairagi, who is currently trailing her by 38 votes.

magicpin on Tuesday said it has crossed the 1.5 lakh-mark for daily order of food and logistics services on the government-backed ONDC platform, registering a 15-times growth over 15 months. magicpin joined the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) network in March last year with 22,000 restaurant partners, which the company has scaled to 70,000, the company said in a statement.

Kashmir Assembly poll is underway, Abdul Majid Banday, Awami Ittehad Party candidate from Handwara assembly constituency, on Tuesday exuded confidence in winning the election.

Congress leader Kumari Selja on Tuesday exuded confidence in the party's victory stating that it will sweep over 60 assembly seats in Haryana and form the government.

Mohammed Azharuddin Tuesday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case linked to alleged financial irregularities in the Hyderabad Cricket Association, official sources said.

HDFC Bank on Monday faced an unscheduled downtime on its net-banking and mobile banking operations. The downtime that lasted for more than an hour affected some customers performing NEFT and RTGS transactions through its banking channels. Customers took to microblogging website X (formerly twitter) to air their angst. «Is HDFC Bank server down?,» a customer Abhishek Choudhari wrote. «Can't access net-banking or the mobile app.»

DGCA) has asked airlines with Boeing 737 planes not to do landings in less than 150 feet and to conduct training for their pilots for a scenario where the rudder is jammed, restricting its control. This is after the National Transport Safety Board (NTSB), the accident investigator of the US, issued an urgent safety alert last week for a potential rudder failure in the 737 aircraft. The incident was discovered after a United Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 experienced “stuck” rudder pedals while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport in February. DGCA’s advisory will not immediately impact any airline as low visibility conditions with visual range as low as 150 feet is not prevailing in the country, say experts. However, if the issue is not sorted before the foggy days of December, airlines may face challenges with some of their planes barred from operating from the Delhi Airport.

Decade of Transformation' in the Indian Army, General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff on Monday witnessed the rollout ceremony of the overhauled T-90 Bhishma tank, according to a press release from the Indian Army. The successful overhaul of the T-90 Bhishma was conducted by the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME) at the 505 Army Base Workshop in Delhi Cantonment. The comprehensive overhaul of the T-90 at the 505 Army Base Workshop represents a significant step in ensuring the operational readiness of the Indian Army's armoured formations, the press release said.

Monkeys are mischievous and adventurous and are often known to trouble human beings. However, in this age of social media, we come across different videos that show unexpected actions and gestures of monkeys which often take us by surprise. A video showing a monkey adorably hugging a woman as she sings 'Hare Ram, Hare Krishna' bhajan has surfaced online. The video, which has garnered massive likes and reactions on X, shows a monkey patiently listening to a woman singing "“Hare Ram Hare Ram, Ram Ram Hare Hare, Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare” and repeatedly hugging her. The video shows a woman sitting at an eatery shop when a monkey also comes in and sits on the table. She and other people didn’t shoo away the monkey and started singing Ram Bhajans. Initially, the monkey patiently listened to the people singing spiritual bhajans. He then sits on the lap of the woman and started hugging her.

Indian diaspora overseas has often been accused of tampering with recruitment policies to favour Indian candidates. Recently, a Canadian women invited controversy when she claimed that she was dismissed from her job at a multinational coffee chain when she complained that desi hiring managers often showed bias towards Indian immigrants. Taking to X, she alleged that Indian managers at Tim Hortons mainly hire people from the Indian community, which has led to feelings of exclusion and discrimination among employees from various backgrounds. The woman claimed she was fired after bringing these issues to the attention of management. This situation has emerged amid ongoing discussions about immigration to Canada, particularly as the Trudeau government has tightened regulations in response to a significant increase in newcomers. Her allegations have ignited considerable debate on social media, prompting a wide range of reactions from users. While some have shown sympathy for her plight, emphasizing the necessity for individuals to express their concerns regarding workplace discrimination, others have reacted with skepticism about her claims.

Rajnath Singh will inaugurate DefConnect 4.0 at an event in Delhi on Monday as a significant step towards advancing indigenous innovation and celebrating the growing defence ecosystem of the country. Organised by Innovations for Defence Excellence — Defence Innovation Organisation (iDEX-DIO), under the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantonment, the event is expected to bring together armed forces, defence PSUs, innovators and policymakers to discuss ways to advance indigenous innovation. The event will feature an exciting Technology Showcase, presenting iDEX innovators with a unique opportunity to exhibit their cutting-edge technologies, advanced capabilities and ground-breaking products.

Iran's supreme leader has decorated the Revolutionary Guards aerospace commander for the Islamic republic's missile attacks on arch-foe Israel, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's website said on Sunday. «Ayatollah Khamenei presented the Order of Fath (»Conquest" in Farsi) to General Amirali Hajizadeh, commander of the Guards Aerospace Force," it said. The decoration was bestowed because of «the brilliant 'Honest Promise' operation», the website said.

Kannada actor Darshan is reportedly experiencing distressing hauntings by the spirit of his murdered fan, Renukaswamy, while serving time in Ballary prison. Media reports suggest that sources from the facility indicate that Darshan has confided in prison officials about the troubling visions he encounters during his sleep, causing him considerable fear and sleepless nights. Insiders report that Darshan, who has been in solitary confinement, is struggling to cope with the situation. He has been heard shouting and screaming in the early hours, indicating his psychological distress. “He feels overwhelmed and isolated, which makes it hard for him to find peace,” a source mentioned. In light of these troubling reports, Darshan's wife, Vijayalaxmi, has turned to spiritual measures for her husband's well-being, organizing special prayers at a temple in hopes of easing his fears.

Siddaramaiah has come under pressure from sections of OBC and SC/ST leaders to place the caste census report before the Cabinet – a demand he has agreed with, having always espoused the causes of minorities, OBCs and SC/STs. BK Hariprasad, permanent invitee at Congress Working Committee, on Sunday urged the CM to take steps to implement the caste census report without any loss of time even if it were to endanger survival of the Congress regime. Hariprasad, an MLC, has been a known critic of the CM, and his sharp comments are bound to provoke reactions from within the Congress ranks. The CM, speaking to the media at Raichur on Saturday, said he would place the 13-volume findings, submitted to the government in February, before the Cabinet for a decision. The report is officially called the economic, social and educational report and the government has not made the findings public fearing backlash from Lingayats and Vokkaligas, the two major communities.

former US President Donald Trump is leading in the state of Michigan by a percentage point of 2.2 over US Vice President Kamala Harris. The Hill noted that, according to the poll survey, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is at 46.9% whereas Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is trailing behind in Michigan with a percentage of 44.7, whereas 5% voters are still not sure about their choice. Another eminent poll survey conducted in Florida revealed that former US president Donald Trump has a narrow lead of 2 points over US Vice President Kamala Harris while Donald Trump has received around 50% support and Kamala Harris got 48% support. The Hill reported that the performance of Kamala Harris is far better within the minorities and also among the younger voters while Donald Trump is leading among the older white voters. Also Read :Was Donald Trump a guest at Sean Diddy Combs' white parties? Here's what a dancer is revealing