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Employees of Slovakia’s public radio and television have staged a three-hour walkout to protest a contentious overhaul of their services

Bitcoin miner Bitfarms said on Monday it had approved the adoption of a "poison pill" to fend off a potential hostile takeover attempt by rival Riot Platforms. The move comes days after Riot Platforms disclosed it had built a 12% stake in Bitfarms as it pursues a takeover attempt.

The results of the weekend’s European Parliament elections may not have been entirely surprising, but they’re a shock to Europe’s system nonetheless. So-called euroskeptic parties notched their best results to date in Continent-wide polls. This doesn’t mean Europeans don’t want the European Union, but it does signify they want an EU that serves them better.

Dekha Tenu, Choli Ke Peeche and Ishq Vishk have been topping charts of late, helping prospects of the films they have been featured in, could be some reason for cheer. “Because of their familiarity, remixes and remakes pique the audience's interest faster than fresh content," Hamza Kazi, head of the music division at Dharma Cornerstone Agency, said. "The audience's attention span has reduced considerably.

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«Look at companies where growth is intact but are trading at reasonable valuations rather than chasing momentum and looking at companies where valuations are elevated,» says Shibani Sircar Kurian, Kotak Mahindra AMC. What part of this nervousness will you attribute to the uncertainty regarding the portfolio allocations at the cabinet level or do you think whoever gets whatever in terms of the various ministries, it does not really change the prospects at company level, at the index level and hence one should completely ignore the noise which is coming in from the political scene right now. Our belief is that now that the elections and the verdict is behind us, it is back to basics and back to fundamentals. So, for India as such and for the markets, if you look at the three factors that were driving markets so far are largely intact.

Lada Guruden Singh has stepped down from his role as General Manager, Sony Pictures International Productions (SPIP), India, where he oversaw local production. Singh, who has turned a producer, will continue to work with the studio.

Tyremaker Balkrishna's stock in top gear, but beware the bumps The company will focus on bite-size capital expenditure (capex) and maintaining a double-digit return on capital employed. Previously, Ceat had undertaken multiple capex programmes simultaneously, which made it harder to manage cash flows and debt. Its capex guidance is ₹1,000 crore for FY25 and ₹1,100 crore for FY26, and the company does not feel the need for greenfield capex in the next couple of years.

—Name withheld on request.I assume that you are a non-resident as per Indian tax law. Liquid funds typically invest in a portfolio of money market and short-term debt securities, and since investment in equity shares of domestic listed companies is less than 35% of its total portfolio, they do not meet the criteria of being an equity-oriented fund.

The Kerala Story may not have had any takers in the southern state but the agenda wrapped in it could gradually resonate with its so-far bipolar electorate, Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 reveal.And that may not be a once-in-a-blue-moon bloom, as the top political fronts–the ruling CPM-led Left Democratic Front and the Opposition Congress-led United Democratic Front—would like to believe.If you dig deep into the poll data, A-Plus seats, where the BJP-led NDA considers the probability of its candidate emerging victorious, have mounted to 20. Of the 140 assembly segments, the NDA led in 11 seats and came second in nine LS constituencies of Thiruvananthapuram, Attingal, Alappuzha, Palakkad and Kasaragod.

Anecdotes aren’t data (as the apparently oft-misquoted saying goes), but over the past 14 years the two paint a depressingly similar picture of Britain’s National Health Service (NHS). A friend recently diagnosed with breast cancer was told she needed surgery to remove a small tumour. It took months for her general practitioner to refer her for testing after she initially complained of unexplained weight loss and later pain.

Reasons to buyReasons to avoidThe Voltas 1.5 Ton 3 Star Fixed Speed Window AC is a reliable cooling device for medium-sized rooms. What can you expect with this AC? A copper condenser for better cooling and durability, along with Turbo Mode for quick cooling. It comes with a 3-star energy rating for decent energy efficiency, making it an economical choice.

Stock market today: Integra Essentia shares are one of the penny stocks listed on Dalal Street. This penny stock is invested in by the Indian insurance behemoth Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India.

India’s stock markets have been highly volatile over the past couple of weeks. Given the current economic scenario and market conditions, many investors are contemplating whether it’s the right time to increase their SIP amount.

Taxpayers often get confused about taxation rules pertaining to under-construction properties in India. The under-construction or pre-possession period refers to the duration between the start of a home loan and completion of the construction of the property under consideration. As per the income tax laws, tax benefits on loan for an under-construction property can be claimed in 5 equal installments starting from the financial year in which the homebuyer gets possession of the house.

The recent announcement by the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) to sell around 6,500 plots (6000 smaller plots and 500 bigger plots) in the region will add yet another wing to the region’s growth. These plots will range from the smallest, that is, 30 square metres (sq m), to large and very large residential plots between 200 sq m and 4,000 sq m. The plots will be allotted in three sectors located near the upcoming Noida International Airport at Jewar. Commenting on the same, Manoj Gaur, President-CREDAI NCR and CMD-Gaurs Group, said, “This will indeed boost Yamuna Expressway’s potential. As the proposed scheme will bring more people to live in the region, it will add a new thrust to the Yamuna Expressway potential. The valuation of properties at Yamuna Expressway has already risen sharply since the announcement of the international airport. In the last two years, the prices have risen by 30-40%, and reputed developers have residential and commercial projects here. Besides, the holistic infrastructure is already in place in the region. This announcement also showcases the state government’s commitment to develop an international city in the region.”

The outcome of India’s election was quite singular, compared with 2014 and 2019. All major parties celebrated it. The NDA was happy because it returned to power, the Congress and INDIA were happy that they did better than in the past, while regional parties were pleased they came out stronger in their states.

no leader from the NCP, the BJP's ally in Maharashtra found a place in the council of ministers.The NCP, the BJP, and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena are part of the Mahayuti, the coalition that rules Maharashtra. Praful Patel, NCP chief Ajit Pawar, and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis reacted to the development as the PM Modi-led new cabinet swore on Sunday.Patel believed that accepting the position of Minister of State with independent charge in the Union Cabinet would be a "demotion"."Last night we were informed that our party will get a Minister of State with independent charge.

«I think one of the important signs that we are getting is that neither the TDP nor the JD(U) appears to be putting very important people into this particular cabinet and that is a sign I think that at this point of time you are not going to see the allies pushing the BJP in any particular direction,» says Swaminathan Aiyar, Consulting Editor, ET Now. It seems quite evident that the key portfolios like my colleague was just highlighting are going to be with the BJP. Yes, there has been speculation that the BJP no longer has an absolute majority, it is going to be dependent on this fellow, on that fellow and they will have to compromise. If you just look at the ministers announced, this is very clearly a BJP cabinet. Yes, there are some other people from the other parties, they are not important people, they are not people who are going to drive policy.

aviation market's pace of growth needs to be matched with capacity, and increased competition will provide more choices for consumers, Emirates Airline Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer Adnan Kazim has said, as he pitched for increased bilateral flying rights between Dubai and India. On whether Emirates is looking for partners in India, Kazim said it is open to any such future engagements if there is an appetite in an Indian airline for that sort of dialogue and engagement.