As inflation bites, HUL to take more price hikes

MUMBAI: Hindustan Unilever (HUL) will take more price increases in the coming months as shaky peace prospects in West Asia continue to keep commodity costs volatile, the consumer goods giant said on Tuesday.It projected inflation to stay in the range of 2-5% in the Sept quarter. The maker of Dove shampoos and Knorr soups said…

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Social activist Anna Hazare begins maun andolan (silent protest) at Ahilyanagar in Maharashtra | Nashik News

Anna Hazare started a silent protest in Ahilyanagar supporting Delhi students. AHILYANAGAR: Veteran social activist Anna Hazare on Thursday began a maun andolan (silent protest) in Maharashtra’s Ahilyanagar in support of students protesting in Delhi over alleged examination irregularities.Hazare’s protest comes amid the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest, which has been demanding accountability over…

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Indian IT stocks rally: Why TCS, Infosys, Wipro are rising as global AI stocks plunge

With IT services stocks having borne the brunt of concerns surrounding artificial intelligence, Jefferies believes the cooling of the AI trade could open the door for a tactical rebound in the sector. Indian IT sector stocks after declining for the most part of this year have been rallying strongly over the last few sessions. They…

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‘Bewkoof samajh rakha hai?’: Kejriwal Attacks Centre Over NEET Paper Leaks and Calls for Educated Leadership | India News

NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday criticised the Union government’s decision to use Air Force vehicles to transport NEET question papers, questioning whether the move would actually prevent leaks and accusing the government of putting on a “show.““Hume bewkoof samajh rakha hai,” Kejriwal said in a video message.“Air Force planes…

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Karan Johar’s Met Gala debut is pure drama and deeply rooted in Indian art

Dressed in a custom look by his longtime friend and collaborator Manish Malhotra, Johar’s ensemble was rooted in storytelling. The outfit, titled Framed in Eternity, took inspiration from the works of legendary Indian painter Raja Ravi Varma – and you could see that influence instantly. He wore a sharp, structured jacket with strong shoulders, layered…

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‘Students being used as political tools’: Rajnath Singh attacks opposition over Delhi protests | India News

Expressing confidence in the country’s youth, Singh added that they would not be swayed by what he called attempts to mislead them. NEW DELIH: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday accused the opposition of attempting to use students and young people as “political tools” amid the ongoing protests in Delhi. The defence minister described the…

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GST boost: Maharashtra emerges as India’s top state tax contributor

Maharashtra has emerged as the largest contributor to states’ tax revenue in recent years since the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), supported by its high domestic consumption and large services sector, according to a report by India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra).The rating agency said GST has strengthened state governments’ tax collections and…

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US stock markets today: Wall Street holds near record highs as oil prices ease on US-Iran deal hopes

Investor sentiment received a boost after weekend talks between the United States and Iran. US Vice President JD Vance said the discussions had created a “good foundation for a successful final deal”. US stocks traded near record levels on Monday as easing oil prices and optimism over progress in US-Iran talks helped support investor sentiment,…

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India opens dumping probe into Chinese, Japanese chemical used in tyres and rubber products

India has launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of Resorcinol, a key chemical used in tyres, rubber products and industrial applications, from China and Japan following allegations that low-priced shipments are hurting domestic manufacturers, PTI reported.The probe was initiated by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) after a complaint filed by Atul Ltd, which…

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SC expresses reservations over order denying bail to Umar Khalid

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday expressed serious reservation on judgement given by another division bench of apex court which denied bail to Umar Khalid in Delhi riots case.A bench comprising Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan made these observations while allowing the bail plea of one Syed Iftikhar Andrabi, who has been…

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