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Mumbai: Afghan family turns refugee in fear of baby girl’s future

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Mumbai: Afghan family turns refugee in fear of baby girl’s future from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3zBjRuS

Stocks in the news: Maruti Suzuki, Wipro, Yes Bank, BHEL and Shoppers Stop

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Maruti Suzuki said it expects total vehicle production in September to be just 40 per cent of the normal output due to the semiconductor shortage. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3zxZVJq

Shoppers Stop sells off Crossword to franchisee

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Shoppers Stop, which operates a chain of department stores across India, has sold its subsidiary Crossword Bookstores to the owners of its Pune-based franchisee — Agarwal Business House — for around Rs 42 crore. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3DxK8wL

RBI’s 3-in-1 function key to stability during Covid: Das

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“In the wake of the pandemic, when fiscal response resulted in a sharp increase in government borrowing, the market operations conducted by Reserve Bank not only ensured non-disruptive implementation of the borrowing programme, but also facilitated the stable and orderly evolution of the yield curve,” Das said. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3jDy6dr

Anger over ‘Disneyfication’ of site of historic massacre in India

The massacre in Punjab saw hundreds of unarmed Indians killed and was a turning point in the struggle for Indian emancipation. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3kH2AKH

‘We’re breaking the chains’: COVID cases rise but NZ hopes to beat Delta

The country has reported 75 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, all but one in Auckland. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3ysDh41

China shutters American Chamber of Commerce in Chengdu

In July 2020, China closed the US consulate in Chengdu in retaliation for being ousted from its Houston consulate a week earlier. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3kG42gl

Genetic risk scores can aid accurate diagnosis of epilepsy: Study

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Genetic risk scores can aid accurate diagnosis of epilepsy: Study from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/38v97m8

Belarus allows thousands of non-European migrants to amass on Poland’s border

Poland accuses Alexander Lukashenko, the Belarusian president, of masterminding the crisis to punish it for offering a safe haven for Belarusian dissidents. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3ysm8Yd

‘AntiVaxMomma’ accused of selling fake vaccination cards

Thirteen alleged card purchasers were also charged, including a man who has been accused of paying to be entered in the database. Actual COVID-19 vaccines are available free of charge. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2WLnrEy

‘Climate of hatred’: Politician targeted by foes of Italy’s vaccination campaign

Demonstrators have said they will gather in front of many train stations in Italy and block the railways, to protest against the health pass obligation on trains. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3Dz8FSc

Biden calls evacuation from Afghanistan an extraordinary success

In his first comments since the withdrawal of the last US troops, President Joe Biden called the evacuation from Afghanistan an extraordinary success, ending a 20-year war. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/38tZTX6

TCS market-cap goes past Rs 14 lakh crore mark

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Shares of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) jumped 2.30 per cent to close at Rs 3,786.55 on the BSE on Tuesday. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3yrQfit

Sebi extends deadline for investment advisers to obtain BASL membership

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"Existing IAs who fail to seek membership of BASL within the aforesaid timeline shall be liable for appropriate action including suspension or cancellation of certificate of registration of such IAs," Sebi said. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2WBJltB

NSE-BSE bulk deals: RKS Family Trust sells stake in Libas Consumer Products

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RKS Family Trust today sold 147,552 shares of Libas Consumer Products at Rs. 61.6 apiece through a bulk deal on the National Stock Exchange. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2WBII3d

Assam’s Brahmaputra River crosses danger mark

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Assam’s Brahmaputra River crosses danger mark from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3t3OMOb

Amazing video of 'water tornado' in MP's Sidhi goes viral

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Amazing video of 'water tornado' in MP's Sidhi goes viral from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3t3ZGne

Amit Shah launches portal for registration of industrial units in J&K

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Amit Shah launches portal for registration of industrial units in J&K from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3t3wDjF

Sanjay Arora takes charge as new ITBP DG

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Sanjay Arora takes charge as new ITBP DG from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2V3b2v3

Horoscope today, September 1, 2021: Here are the astrological predictions for your zodiac signs

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Horoscope today, September 1, 2021: Here are the astrological predictions for your zodiac signs from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3t2eNgF

Grundfos announces strongest half-year results in company history

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The company reported a sales growth of 18.4 per cent with a net turnover of DKK (Danish Krone) 14.1 billion. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3ByBlcd

Vijaya Diagnostics mobilises Rs 566 cr from anchor investors

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The company has decided to allocate a total of 1,06,61,41 equity shares to 29 anchor investors at Rs 531 apiece, aggregating the transaction size to Rs 566.12 crore , according to a circular uploaded on BSE website. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3t4ucwV

Strong Q1 GDP to further strengthen investor optimism for growth

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While the 24 per cent contraction in the June quarter of last year due to the national lockdown had a major role in the 20 per cent growth this time around, analysts were upbeat about the pickup in consumption and construction sectors during the June quarter. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3yDq0FW

Jhunjhunwala’s Rare Enterprises to invest in Syska LED

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Syska Group has witnessed success over the years due to its first mover mindset and constant innovation and become one of the leading fast-moving electrical goods companies in the country. Over the years, it has grown and diversified into segments such as LED, personal care appliances, mobile accessories, home appliances and only continues to grow and dominate these markets, according to the release. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3kGhsc3

Amazon tells Sebi to withdraw conditional nod to Future-RIL deal

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Supreme Court ruled the Singapore International Arbitration Centre order staying the deal was valid in India from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3gMyy6Z

Amid criticism, Zomato says recent ads 'well-intentioned'

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The comments come at a time when the Gurugram-based company’s ads - starring Bollywood actors Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif – have been called out for being tone-deaf and belittling the concerns of delivery partners. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3BqlBrr

Banking sector NPAs soar to 12.6% in June: Nomura Securities

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On an aggregate basis, gross NPAs and restructured assets across banks and NBFCs increased to Rs 13.2 lakh crore in June 2021 from Rs 8.6 lakh crore in March 2020 due to an addition of Rs 3.7 lakh crore in loans due past 90 days and also Rs 2.4 lakh crore of restructured assets after adjusting for recoveries and write offs during the period. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3DwJjEo

Former SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar joins HSBC board in Asia

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“Rajnish’s depth and breadth of experience across India’s financial industry will be an invaluable addition to the Board of the Group’s flagship Asian entity as HSBC directs its focus towards the region. The opportunities presented by its 1.4 billion population, 18 million non-resident Indians and 40,000 MNCs make India a key component of HSBC’s growth strategy," said Peter Wong, chairman of HSBC Asia. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3mLKxFH

America’s longest war ends in heartbreak and recrimination

A 20-year war has come to a sad and profoundly unsatisfying end. Well before the last C-17 left the tarmac, the war was already lost. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3gOP5aD

NZ’s COVID numbers drop, Auckland locked down for at least two weeks

Dr Ashley Bloomfield most importantly, the “reproduction rate is remaining under 1, which means cases should continue to decline”. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2YfOl8h

Bali bombing trial begins in Guantanamo 18 years after Hambali’s capture

Evidence of CIA torture could taint the long-delayed trial of Hambali, charged with masterminding the attacks, and his two alleged co-conspirators. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3h5lfz1

WhatsApp may soon get quick message reactions like Messenger

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WhatsApp may soon get quick message reactions like Messenger from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3kCQqT3

Researchers explain spleen-heart connection in cardiac repair

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Researchers explain spleen-heart connection in cardiac repair from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2V0HiyN

Pedestrian subway in Kolkata's New Town revamped with murals celebrating culture, history

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Pedestrian subway in Kolkata's New Town revamped with murals celebrating culture, history from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3zv5TKZ

After 20 years, US declares end of war in Afghanistan

The United States has completed the frantic and deadly withdrawal of its forces from Kabul a day ahead of schedule. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2WHviTD

Final rocket attacks on Kabul airport as US completes exit

Their latest attack, following Thursday’s fatal suicide bombing outside the airport, was launched on the eve of the United States’ exit from the country. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3Du5s69

No deaths in young US adults with myocarditis after Pfizer shot

The update from the CDC comes one day after a New Zealand died of myocarditis, after getting the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3sXSY1Z

Australia must prepare for the return of anarchy to world affairs

The world has enjoyed three-quarters of a century of relative order. It’s an aberration and it’s coming to an end. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3BhqEum

‘Wild West’: China’s trade hopes in Afghanistan now hostage to nation’s security

While some private investors see opportunity, larger impediments are likely to bedevil the Chinese government’s Belt and Road projects. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3zvcG7N

NSE-BSE bulk deals: KKR Mauritius sells stake in Coffee Day Enterprises

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In another transaction, Nomura Singapore bought 705,000 shares of Vishal Fabrics at Rs. 112.25 per share through a bulk deal on the NSE. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3yFkliF

Power out across Louisiana as Hurricane Ida leaves trail of devastation

Ida crashed ashore at a time when Louisiana is reeling from a resurgence of COVID-19 infections that has strained the state’s healthcare system. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3mJbhqz

Bhopal: Central Jail inmates celebrate Krishna Janmashtami, perform Mahabharata

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Bhopal: Central Jail inmates celebrate Krishna Janmashtami, perform Mahabharata from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/38pKh6Z

Janmashtami: Temples open, register thin crowd due to Covid pandemic

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Janmashtami: Temples open, register thin crowd due to Covid pandemic from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2Wxt8WS

Horoscope today, August 31, 2021: Here are the astrological predictions for your zodiac signs

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Horoscope today, August 31, 2021: Here are the astrological predictions for your zodiac signs from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3BpWyoC

Sebi to auction properties of Royal Twinkle, Citrus Check Inns on Sep 25

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In a notice on Monday, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said it will auction as many as 97 properties of the companies on September 25 at a reserve price of more than Rs 350 crore. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3yu43Jc

NSE co-location case: Sebi slaps Rs 6 lakh fine on Parwati Capital Market

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Sebi had received multiple complaints pertaining to alleged malpractices with respect to the co-location facility being provided by the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE). from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3BkuliI

Buy Hindustan Unilever, target price Rs 2790: Chandan Taparia

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Hindustan Unilever Ltd., incorporated in the year 1933, is a Large Cap company (having a market cap of Rs 629208.14 Crore) operating in FMCG sector. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3BpzzK6

Gallery: The best photos from around the world

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3kveLKu

Discus thrower Yogesh Kathuniya gets emotional after winning silver medal at Tokyo paralympics

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Discus thrower Yogesh Kathuniya gets emotional after winning silver medal at Tokyo paralympics from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/38kGNCS

Horoscope today, August 30, 2021: Here are the astrological predictions for your zodiac signs

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Horoscope today, August 30, 2021: Here are the astrological predictions for your zodiac signs from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3mJ2d4R

Darshan at Shree Somnath Temple, First Jyotirlinga, 30-August-2021

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Darshan at Shree Somnath Temple, First Jyotirlinga, 30-August-2021 from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3DwCjHo

Sebi's new peak margin rules from Sept 1: How it affects traders

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Traders taking bets on futures and options (F&O) markets will have to shell out higher margin money making these trades more expensive. Essentially, they are required to cough up 100 per cent of margin upfront under the new peak margin norms. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/38qyF3A

Stocks in focus: Burger King, Tata Steel, RCF, NFL, Airtel, UCO Bank, Vedanta and Max Health

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from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3DtO41u

Asian shares rise on dovish Fed chair, oil up as hurricane batters Louisiana

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Japan's Nikkei rose 0.9% soon after the bell, and MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan gained 0.32% in early trading before Chinese markets had opened. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3kAKf1R

SGX Nifty up 80 points; here's what changed for market while you were sleeping

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Asian markets mostly were trading higher on Monday, extending rallies on Wall Street after cautious comments from Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell on a potential withdrawal of its massive easing this year. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was up by 0.19 per cent. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3t5caLi

Ease of doing business still cumbersome at grassroot level: CII CEOs Poll

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The survey also said about 46 per cent of the 117 CEOs, who participated in the survey, expected more than 10 per cent revenue growth of their respective company in the first half of the current fiscal as compared to the first half of pre-pandemic year 2019-20. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3yqtCe7

Blood clot risk much higher from COVID-19 than vaccines

A large UK study shows 66 people out of 10 million suffered from a blood-clothing syndrome after a first AstraZeneca vaccine dose. More than 12,000 in 10 million developed clots from a COVID infection. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3sYy2If

Stocks in the news: Airtel, TaMo, Dr Reddy's Labs, Vedanta and Max Health

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Bharti Airtel's board approved raising up to Rs 21,000 crore by way of rights issue, at a price of Rs 535 per share. The mega fundraising is likely to give more firepower to Airtel. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3mDUt4e

Investors make a beeline for HR tech companies

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Around $200-250 million have been raised by such companies from investors since January, data compiled by ET shows. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3Bp5NW4

Milan high-rise consumed by flames

Flames continued to burn inside nearly 3 hours after a dozen fire trucks and ambulances responded to the alarm. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3jruWt5

New Zealand woman dies after Pfizer jab, new cases drop

An independent COVID-19 vaccine safety noted there were other medical issues occurring at the same time which may have influenced the outcome following vaccination. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2YcGRCZ

IS-K targets in Kabul reportedly killed by bladed ‘Ninja bomb’

Defence analysts believe it was developed after Barack Obama asked military chiefs to find a way of minimising the risk of collateral deaths during targeted drone strikes. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3Bi0OpY

Study finds common air pollutants can increase risk of cardiac arrest

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Study finds common air pollutants can increase risk of cardiac arrest from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3DtSsgT

Braille version of Bhagavad Gita, Mahapuran released in Odia language

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Braille version of Bhagavad Gita, Mahapuran released in Odia language from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3BoTsBe

‘I am pissed’: After performing at Sturgis rally, Kid Rock’s band comes down with COVID

“There is nothing the mainstream media or internet and social media trolls can do but look at this pic and weep,” the singer posted on Facebook after performing at the rally. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3BqvhCa

‘I wasn’t ready’: US school board meetings become new front in COVID culture wars

The charged political climate that has seeped from the national stage into their local meetings has made a difficult job even more challenging, if not impossible. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2Y9CtED

Fauci backs COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US schoolchildren

Dr Anthony Fauci, the top US infectious disease expert, said on Sunday he supports COVID-19 vaccine mandates for children attending schools as the highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus continues to fuel a surge in cases in the nation. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2UY7vhB

‘It’s our constitutional duty to help persecuted irrespective of religion,’ says Kapil Sibal

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‘It’s our constitutional duty to help persecuted irrespective of religion,’ says Kapil Sibal from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3jpnpux

Flood-like situation in Dibrugarh as Brahmaputra swells

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Flood-like situation in Dibrugarh as Brahmaputra swells from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3BpLfge

Gallery: The best photos from around the world

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3mPkFZw

Why would an economist ever look on the bright side?

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The country is experiencing the fastest economic rebound in at least a generation, but Wall Street and Washington are hardly taking a victory lap. In any other environment, the 6.3% pace of expansion economists have penciled in for the United States this year would represent a victory. They do acknowledge that it is a solid rebound after the shock and slump of 2020. But that doesn't stop them from fretting about every incoming piece of data and how quickly it can go from good to terrible. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3sTrk6d

Vedanta board to consider 1st interim dividend for FY22 next week

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Vedanta Ltd on Saturday said its board will meet next week to consider and approve the first interim dividend for 2021-22. "...the board of directors of the company (the "Board") on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, will consider and approve the first interim dividend on equity shares, if any, for the financial year 2021-22," Vedanta Ltd said in a filing to BSE. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3kxv619

Marine who cradled baby at Kabul airport among Americans killed in bombing

A week ago, Nicole Gee, 23, posted a photo on Instagram that showed her holding a baby at that airport. She added a simple, profound comment: “I love my job.” from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3DtQFs8

Texas anti-mask ‘freedom defender’ aged 30 dies of COVID-19

Caleb Wallace, who helped organise a Freedom Rally to protest “government control” had avoided seeing any doctors when he got sick, his wife said. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3DoILAm

1 Covaxin dose to Covid-19 survivor equals 2 doses to uninfected

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1 Covaxin dose to Covid-19 survivor equals 2 doses to uninfected from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3jnv3FZ

Coal stock at 57 thermal power stations ‘critical’ amid rising electricity demand.

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Coal stock at 57 thermal power stations ‘critical’ amid rising electricity demand. from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3kyh0wB

GDP data, auto sales among key factors that may guide markets this week

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In the coming week, the market expects the release of key economic data such as Q1 GDP growth rate and Manufacturing & Service PMI. The Q1 GDP is expected to show a sharp growth owing to a low base and recovery in economic activities towards the end of the quarter. Two IPOs will also keep the primary market buzzing. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/3kB8Weu