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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to clash with Shreyas Iyer’s Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match No. 22 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. After winning their first two games, CSK faced consecutive defeats on the road. Their aim tonight would be to regain their winning momentum. On the other hand, KKR, who have remained undefeated in the tournament thus far, will be keen on extending their winning streak.

Samsung retailers in the rest of Maharashtra region have called for a protest in Pune against the South Korean smartphone major over uncleared dues to the tune of Rs 50 crore pending for over a year. State retailer association has raised concerns over inaction within Samsung’s teams after making commitments of clearing the pending dues which arose due to a change in guard in distributorship in the region. Samsung ended a long-standing distributor relationship with SSK, which is part of the Syska group in March 2023 in Maharashtra, appointing two new distributors — Bengaluru-based ABM Group and Kolkata-based Karuna Marketing, ET reported last year in June.

ACC Ltd. gained 0.76 per cent to Rs 2594.55 at 12:58PM (IST) in Monday's trade. The counter has hit a high of Rs 2612.5 and low of Rs 2550.45 so far during the session. The stock had closed at Rs 2574.9 in the previous session. The counter has had a total traded volume of 3274 shares so far with a value of Rs 0.85 crore on the NSE. It traded at a price-to-earnings multiple of 29.96 and a price-to-book ratio of 2.22.

Voltas surged 13% on Monday to hit their 52-week high of Rs 1,392 on the NSE after the Tata company reported landmark sales of 20 lakh units of air conditioners in FY 2023-24. In a filing to the exchanges on Sunday, the company claimed to have become the first ever brand to achieve this milestone in the history of the air conditioning industry in India.

Tata Elxsi Ltd. traded 0.21 per cent lower in Monday's session at 12:48PM (IST). The stock opened at Rs 8144.95 and has touched an intraday high and low of Rs 8144.95 and Rs 7975.15, respectively, during the session so far. The stock quoted a 52-week high of Rs 9191.1 and a 52-week low of 6023.3. About 8,804 shares changed hands on the counter so far.

Ashok Leyland Ltd. traded 0.79 per cent higher in Monday's session at 12:43PM (IST). The stock opened at Rs 176.95 and has touched an intraday high and low of Rs 178.1 and Rs 175.55, respectively, during the session so far. The stock quoted a 52-week high of Rs 191.45 and a 52-week low of 135.2. About 1,173,348 shares changed hands on the counter so far.

Great India Place (GIP) mall in Noida's Sector 38A on Sunday afternoon. All friends collected constumes, kept their belongings in lockers, and went straight to the slide, a police spokesperson said. When the sliding started, Maheshwari suddenly faced breathing problem, he added.

Google App on Android, set to introduce the Gemini toggle to all Android smartphone users. The news of this upcoming feature was brought to light by AsembleDebug in collaboration with PiunikaWeb (via India Today). According to reports, the under-development Gemini toggle for the Google Android app promises fluid animations for seamless transitions between standard search and the Gemini service, thereby enhancing the overall user experience.

Narendra Modi from the Varanasi seat in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024, the party chief, Swami Chakrapani told ABP Live. As per reports, Himangi Sakhi has entered the fray to give the transgender community their rights and respect. As per the Election Commission, there were 48,044 third-gender voters registered with the ECI in 2024.

Bandhan Bank's founder and managing director Chandrashekhar Ghosh will not be part of the bank's board in a non-executive role once he retires on 9 July. Speaking to analysts and investors on Monday, Ghosh clarified that the board will start the process of finding his successor and expects the names of candidates to be finalized by July. Explaining the rationale behind this sudden decision to step down, Ghosh clarified that it was a voluntary decision and that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had no role to play in his resignation.

₹5,791 and touched an intraday high of ₹6,189 on the BSE. In a regulatory filing, Info Edge reported a 10.5% rise in standalone billings for the fourth quarter that concluded on March 31, 2024, totaling ₹826.9 crore.

chocolate makers like Amul, but also prominent ice cream brands like Baskin Robbins and Havmor, are grappling with the impact of higher cocoa costs, a TOI report stated. Amul, a significant player in the chocolate market, is considering a significant price hike for its chocolate products. Jayen Mehta, Managing Director at Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), the umbrella organization for Amul, revealed that the price of cocoa beans has skyrocketed in India, reaching Rs 800 per kg from its previous range of Rs 150-250. Mehta emphasized the inevitability of passing on this cost burden to consumers, with a projected increase of 10-20% in chocolate prices within the next two months. Despite the looming price hike for chocolates, Amul intends to maintain the current prices of its ice creams and beverages, acknowledging the challenges of adjusting prices for seasonal products. Mehta expressed confidence in the competitiveness of their offerings, suggesting that the impact on market share would be minimal.

Trinamool Congress delegation will meet Election Commission officials in New Delhi on Monday to complain about «misuse» of central investigating agencies against TMC leaders and party candidates. The delegation will be led by TMC's Rajya Sabha leader Derek O'Brien and MP Dola Sen is also likely to meet the full bench of the Election Commission. «The BJP is misusing central agencies against us. The way NIA, ED and CBI are working and targeting TMC leaders is shameful. We would request the EC to ensure a level playing field for all political parties,» Sen told reporters at the airport before leaving for New Delhi. The TMC alleged on Sunday an «unholy alliance» between the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and BJP ahead of elections, prompting the central investigating agency to deny any mala fide intention and label the entire controversy as «unfortunate».

Sandip Sabharwal, asksandipsabharwal.com, says “the IT outsourcing industry is facing challenges in terms of demand but this could incrementally be positive in my view. I do not think this is incrementally negative. Most analysts are giving a sell on Wipro today; I am not so sure about that. This is something to be tracked.” Sabharwal further says that “it seems very clear that the main reason for Chandra Shekhar Ghosh resigning as CEO & MD of Bandhan Bank could be some reservation from the regulator, although we are not privy to that. Otherwise, when the board had approved his extension, there was no reason for him to step down.” Maybe we can start off with your take as to what is going on with respect to Wipro? There has always been a lot of uncertainty with respect to the top position at Wipro. Do you think that even with the new CEO, the improvement is going to be gradual? How do you expect the stock to react? Sandip Sabharwal: It will be a gradual process.

Godrej Properties Ltd.(up 6.7 per cent), Macrotech Developers Ltd.(up 2.96 per cent), Phoenix Mills Ltd.(up 2.68 per cent), DLF Ltd.(up 1.74 per cent) and Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd.(up 1.73 per cent) were among the top gainers.

Havells India Ltd. traded 1.29 per cent up in Monday's trade at 10:25AM (IST). Around 26,357 shares changed hands on the counter. The counter opened at Rs 1564.95 and touched an intraday high and low of Rs 1583.1 and Rs 1553.9, respectively, in the session so far. The stock of Havells India Ltd. quoted a 52-week high of Rs 1590.9 and a 52-week low of Rs 1158.5.

USCIS) has declared that any Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, properly completed and signed by a civil surgeon on or after November 1, 2023, will no longer expire and can be indefinitely used as evidence to demonstrate that the applicant is not inadmissible on health-related grounds. If you are applying for adjustment status to become a lawful permanent resident, Form I-693 will help to establish that you are not inadmissible to the United States on public health grounds. «In consultation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and based on advances in public health electronic notification, USCIS has determined that a Form I-693’s evidentiary value should no longer be limited to a certain period if it is properly completed and was signed by a civil surgeon on or after Nov. 1, 2023,» the USCIS said in a statement.

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. gained 4.48 per cent to Rs 1263.55 in Monday's trade as of 10:10AM (IST). The stock hit a high price of Rs 1277.05 and low of Rs 1225.0 during the session.

Mandi seat. The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded actor-politician Kangana Ranaut from Mandi - one of the four seats in the hill state going to polls in the last phase on June 1. Mandi seat is presently represented in the Lok Sabha by Vikramaditya’s mother, Pratibha Singh, who is also the state party president.

cancer cases skyrocketing across the country, as per a PTI report. The 4th edition of Apollo Hospitals’ Health of Nation Report, released on World Health Day 2024, dubbed India the "cancer capital of the world". According to the report, one in three Indians is pre-diabetic, two in three are pre-hypertensive, and one in 10 suffers from depression.

Bandhan Bank, Hindustan Copper, Steel Authority of India (SAIL) and Zee Entertainment Enterprises (Zee). While Hindustan Copper, SAIL and Zee entered the ban list last week, Bandhan Bank is the latest entrant.