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Paytm shares surged 4% to Rs 442 in Tuesday's trade on BSE following reports that the company is in talks with Zomato to sell its movie ticketing business. Zomato shares also rose 1.5% in early trade. In an exchange filing, Zomato acknowledged, «We are in discussions with Paytm for the aforementioned transaction, but no binding decision has been taken at this stage that would warrant a board approval and subsequent disclosure in accordance with applicable law.»

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Air India Express announced on Monday that it had completed Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) by the International Air Transportation Authority (IATA), the trade association of airlines worldwide. Improving airline operational safety and enhancing efficiency are the two key elements of the IOSA registration. The audit looks at corporate organization and management, flight operations, operational control and flight dispatch among other key areas. '’We are proud to announce our successful completion of the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA). The IOSA is a rigorous evaluation process, and achieving this distinction reinforces our commitment to upholding the highest international standards across all aspects of our operations," said Aloke Singh, Managing Director, Air India Express.

fuel price hike, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday challenged the party to organise demonstrations against the Centre over «injustice» to the State. Petrol prices have gone up by Rs three per litre and diesel by Rs 3.5 per litre following the Karnataka government's decision to increase the sales tax on them on Saturday. The Chief Minister alleged that the State faced injustice by the BJP-led NDA government in its share of central funds and GST devolution and in matters relating to release of funds for State projects and dared the BJP to hold protests over this. Siddaramaiah said the crude oil prices were ruling at USD 113 per barrel at some stage during the tenure of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh but presently, it is at USD 82.35. In 2015, the crude oil price was USD 52 per barrel, which decreased further in the next year, he claimed.

ALSO READ: Captain Babar Azam on Pakistan's T20 World Cup 2024 exit, 'cannot play in every player's place, there are 11 players...The Pakistan skipper surpassed Dhoni and has 549 runs to his name in 17 innings as captain in the T20 World Cup.India's former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni held the record with 529 runs under his belt in 29 innings. Next to Babar, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is also in line and may overtake the former Indian skipper, as he is just two runs shy of Dhoni's 529.

NEW DELHI : Private equity (PE) firm I Squared Capital and alternative investment firm Stonepeak are vying for Vodafone Group Plc’s 21.5% stake in Indus Towers Ltd in a deal potentially valued at around $2.3 billion, according to two people aware of the development. The talks are in advance stages, the people said. On 14 June, Reuters reported that Vodafone Group was looking to sell its entire stake worth $2.3 billion, as of Friday's closing stock price in Mumbai, in India's largest telecom tower company through stock market deals and had hired Bank of America, Morgan Stanley and BNP Paribas to manage the sale.

Zomato has confirmed discussions with Paytm regarding the acquisition of Paytm's movies and events business."We have noticed that there are certain news articles circulating in the mainstream media with the subject 'Zomato in talks to acquire Paytm’s movies, ticketing business'. This voluntary disclosure is being made to clarify our stance on the matter given that any transaction that is considered potentially meaningful may create uncertainty in the market.

Texas park left two people dead and six wounded, including two children, authorities said. The victims were shot shortly before 11 pm Saturday during a Juneteenth celebration at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, about 19 miles (30 kilometers) north of Austin. An altercation began between two groups during a concert at the event and someone started shooting, Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks said during a news conference at the scene.

MUMBAI : Foreign investors have closed out almost all of their bearish bets on index futures since the day of the election results, powering Nifty and Bank Nifty to historic closing highs. From holding the second-highest cumulative net short positions of 355,379 contracts on 4 June, they held just 24,415 short contracts on 14 June. The highest net shorts they held were 392,756 contracts on 22 March.

Kylian Mbappe and France have been to the last two World Cup finals but are on a mission as they begin their Euro 2024 campaign against Austria on Monday, having endured disappointment in recent editions of the continental championship. Les Bleus won the World Cup in Russia in 2018, when a teenage Mbappe announced himself on the global stage, and only lost the 2022 final on penalties after an epic battle with Argentina in Doha. They also won the UEFA Nations League in 2021, but the European Championship is the one title that has evaded the French since Didier Deschamps became coach in 2012.

South Delhi MP Ramesh Bidhuri said that the people can do anything when they are angry and it's natural. The water crisis in Delhi has sparked widespread protests, vandalism, and intense political confrontations across the city. The Delhi Jal Board office was vandalised by some BJP workers in the Chhatarpur area on Sunday. Referring to this, Bidhuri said, «It is natural. People can do anything when they are angry. I am grateful to the workers who controlled those people. It is the government's and the people's property. There is no benefit in damaging this property. I appeal to people to not vandalise public property.»

Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi on Sunday alleged that the BJP's former South Delhi MP Ramesh Bidhuri attacked the Delhi Jal Board office in Chhatarpur along with some goons as the ongoing water crisis in the national capital takes centre stage. The water crisis in Delhi has sparked widespread protests, vandalism, and intense political confrontations across the city. The Delhi Jal Board office was vandalized by some BJP workers in the Chhatarpur area on Sunday. While addressing a press conference in the national capital, Atishi said, «Delhi is currently facing severe heat. Even in this difficult time, the BJP has left no stone unturned, troubling the people of Delhi. The BJP is hatching a conspiracy against the people of Delhi. This conspiracy has three parts. The first part of this is to stop the water supply to Delhi from the BJP government of Haryana. Due to this not even a drop of water is left at the Wazirabad Water Treatment Plant.»

T20 World Cup has progressed to its Super Eight stage after an intense round of preliminary matches across various venues. The Super Eight phase of the 2024 T20 World Cup is scheduled to commence on June 19, Wednesday, with seven out of the eight teams already confirmed. Anticipation mounts for the June 24 clash between India and Australia, a rematch of the 2023 World Cup Final. India secured their spot by topping Group A with three wins, while their last match was affected by rain. Bangladesh is expected to join as the eighth team in the Super Eight, while the Netherlands remains a distant contender.

Modi, in a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, reiterated that strengthening ties with Japan remains a top priority in his third term. This reaffirmation highlights the ongoing collaboration between India and Japan in several key sectors. The Indian government highlighted the collaboration on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail project, describing it as a significant step forward for India's mobility infrastructure. Despite facing a five-year delay, Japanese authorities confirmed earlier this year that work on all sections has commenced and expressed satisfaction with the progress. They assured that all uncertainties regarding the project have been resolved. In addition, both leaders discussed Japan's planned 5 trillion yen investment in India over the 2022-2027 period. They also reviewed the India-Japan Industrial Competitiveness Partnership, which aims to enhance manufacturing cooperation between the two nations.

PLI scheme, the government is in the final stages to put in place similar processes for other manufacturing units, an official said. The move assumes significance as some domestic manufacturing firms have flagged the issue of delay in getting visas for Chinese technicians, who are required for works like installation or repair of certain machines, besides training workers in India. «Most of the PLI (production-linked incentive scheme) visas have been taken care of. For general manufacturing also, we are trying to create a better streamlined SOP… that is with the Ministry of Home Affairs. It's at the final stages. We are hoping to sort it out. We have done a lot of sensitisation,» the official said. The rollout of SOPs does not require any approval from the Union cabinet as it is an internal process to relax norms «a bit» for facilitating visa applications of Chinese professionals or technicians whose expertise is required by domestic manufacturing units, the official added.

Karnataka against the hike in petrol and diesel prices on June 17, the party's state unit president B Y Vijayendra said on Sunday. The Karnataka government on Saturday hiked sales tax on fuel which will make petrol and diesel costlier. Petrol prices have gone up by Rs 3 per litre and diesel by Rs 3.5 per litre. «We urge the Chief Minister to withdraw this decision immediately. Tomorrow we have organised protests across the state and we are not going to keep quiet till the hike is revoked,» Vijayendra told PTI here in the district headquarters town of Hassan.

Paytm is currently in discussions with Zomato Ltd. to sell its movie and events ticketing division, as part of a strategic overhaul amid declining sales, according to sources familiar with the situation, as per Bloomberg report.Also Read | Elon Musk’s ’anything can be hacked’ VS ’Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s ’technically you are right’ on use of EVMsThe negotiations between One97 Communications Ltd., the parent company of Paytm, and the online food delivery giant Zomato are reportedly in advanced stages.

BCCI confirmed Gambhir as India head coach on Thursday and the official announcement is expected to be made by the end of this week. The report states that the exact date of Gambhir's announcement as head coach will depend on India's performance during the World Cup.Also Read | Sunil Gavaskar blasts ICC for India vs Canada T20 World Cup match washout: ‘Don’t host matches where…'Gambhir has also reportedly asked to be allowed to choose his own support staff.

Karnataka's State Minister for Commerce and Industries MB Patil has justified the decision to raise fuel prices, stating it aims to support the state's guarantee schemes and development projects.Patil emphasized that while fuel rates have increased in Karnataka, they are still comparatively lower than in other states, News18 reported.Moreover, the Karnataka government immediately increased petrol and diesel prices from Saturday.Also Read: Karnataka hikes petrol and diesel prices by ₹3 per litre. Check new rate, other detailsPetrol prices have risen by ₹3 per litre, reaching ₹102.84 in Bengaluru, up from the previous rate of ₹99.84.

National Security Act (NSA) has been invoked against four individuals accused of throwing a severed cow head onto a temple premises in Jaora town, Madhya Pradesh. The incident, which occurred early Friday morning, led to heightened tensions and increased security measures in the town located in Ratlam district. Details of the Incident In the early hours of Friday, two individuals on motorcycles allegedly threw cow body parts onto the temple premises, leading to unrest in the community. Authorities swiftly acted, arresting four persons under various sections of the Indian Penal Code for hurting religious sentiments and other offences. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Manoj Kumar Singh confirmed these details to reporters.

June 16 across various exam centres in India. This examination, originally scheduled for May 26, was postponed due to the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections. The exam is the first of three stages in the selection process for officers of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), among others. Arrangements in Place for Candidates