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Banking
Non-banks’ NPAs may rise to 4.5-5 per cent by March 2022: Icra
June 1, 2021Restrictions in movements imposed by various states are likely to impact collections of non-banking financial companies...
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Business
COVID impact: Flexible working key for attracting, retaining top talent, says survey
June 1, 2021Flexible working has emerged as a catalyst for the corporate world throughout the pandemic and will...
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Business
ITC posts Q4 net profit of Rs 3,817 cr; revenue at Rs 15,404 cr
June 1, 2021ITC Ltd on Tuesday reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 3,816.84 crore for the fourth...
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News
CBSE Class 12 board exams cancelled; PM Modi says no compromise on safety of our students
June 1, 2021Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced that CBSE exams for class 12 will be cancelled in...
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Environment
Sri Lanka facing one of the worst ecological disasters in the country’s history
June 1, 2021Sri Lanka is facing one of the worst ecological disasters in the country’s history after a...
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COVID19
COVID-19: Biological E, Providence Therapeutics partner to produce 1 billion doses of mRNA vaccine in India
June 1, 2021India’s Biological E Ltd and Canadian biotech firm Providence Therapeutics Holdings Inc have entered into an...
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Funding News
WEH Ventures launches second early stage fund, targets INR 100 cr corpus
June 1, 2021WEH Ventures, an early-stage fund, has announced the launch of its second fund of 100 Cr to...
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COVID19
Black Fungus Scare: Centre restricts export of Amphotericin-B amid spurt in infections
June 1, 2021Amid a spurt in black fungus cases across country, the Centre has decided to impose restrictions...
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COVID19
Smile Foundation “Health Cannot Wait” campaign set to strengthen existing public health infrastructure
June 1, 2021In an effort to help India navigate through the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, Smile Foundation...
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COVID19
AIA Supports India in COVID Crisis With USD2.5 Million Contribution
June 1, 2021AIA Group Limited has contributed US 2.5 million to support relief efforts in India, where waves...
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Funding News
Accio Robotics raises fresh round of funding led by Founder’s Room Capital and CIO Angel Network
June 1, 2021Accio Robotics, a robotics automation company focused on designing and manufacturing autonomous mobile robots, has raised...
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EdTech
Funding alert: Edtech platform Avishkar gets Rs 5 cr as new investment
June 1, 2021Edtech startup Avishkaar on Tuesday said it has raised Rs 5 crore as part of pre-series...
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COVID19
Vaccinated people who had recovered from Covid-19 may be immune for years: Study
June 1, 2021A new research has found that people who got vaccinated after recovering from Covid-19 infection, are...
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COVID19
Rapido collaborates with Chennai City Corporation for free COVID-19 vaccination drive
June 1, 2021Rapido has joined the fight against COVID-19 by collaborating with Chennai City Corporation to vaccinate its...
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Business
WTO members should start text-based talks on patent waiver proposal: India
June 1, 2021The World Trade Organisation (WTO) members must infuse some certainty during this crisis by agreeing to...
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Auto
Electric cab operator BluSmart aims to have 500 women drivers onboard
June 1, 2021BluSmart, which operates electric cabs, on Tuesday said it plans to take the number of women...
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Cryptocurrency
RBI notification on crypto makes things easier for customers
June 1, 2021RBI’s statement to banks on cryptocurrency investments clears the position on whether customers are legally allowed...
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Health
China reports first case of human getting infected with H10N3 strain of bird flu
June 1, 2021A 41-year-old man from China’s Zhenjiang city has reportedly contracted H10N3 strain of bird flu, what...
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Business
BLS International inks 3-year deal with Amazon to expand e-commerce connectivity
June 1, 2021BLS International, an outsourcing service provider for government and diplomatic missions globally, on Tuesday said it...
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COVID19
5e Healthcare extends its Video consultation services to combat the Covid-19 pandemic
June 1, 20215e Healthcare, India’s premier digital healthcare startup, today announced the extension of its “Covid Care” specific...
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News
After SC setback, Maha govt extends 10 pc reservation to Maratha community under EWS category
June 1, 2021Weeks after the Supreme Court quashed the reservation for Maratha community in govt exams and college...
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COVID19
WHO gives Greek alphabet names to COVID-19 variants to avoid stigma
June 1, 2021In an effort to avoid stigma, the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that COVID-19 variants...
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GDP
Covid Impact: Moody’s pegs India GDP growth at 9.3 pc in FY22
June 1, 2021Moody’s Investors Service on Tuesday pegged India’s GDP growth at 9.3 per cent in the current...
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Banking
RBI cancels licence of Pune-based co-operative bank. Here’s how it will impact depositors
June 1, 2021The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday cancelled the licence of Pune-based Shivajirao Bhosale Sahakari...
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Fintech
Wise enables users in India to send money aboard to 44 countries
June 1, 2021A UK-based financial technology company Wise enables users in India to send money aboard to 44...
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Business
Delhi govt allows home delivery of liquor via mobile app, website; details here
June 1, 2021Liquor lovers in the national capital can have their favourite spirit delivered to their home, all...
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COVID19
Second wave rendered 1 cr Indians jobless; 97 pc households’ incomes declined in pandemic: CMIE
June 1, 2021Over 10 million Indians have lost their jobs because of the second wave of COVID-19, and...
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COVID19
Speeding up vaccination also important for health of economy: CEA
June 1, 2021Making a strong case for accelerating the pace of vaccination against COVID-19, Chief Economic Advisor K...
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Technology
Realme unveils dual SIM 5G smartphone, smart TVs
June 1, 2021Smart devices maker Realme on Monday unveiled a new 5G smartphone and two smart TV models,...
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Funding News
Delhivery raises $275 mn funding, valuation rises to over $3bn
June 1, 2021Delhivery on Monday said it has raised USD 275 million (about Rs 1,995 crore) in a...
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COVID19
Doctors to hold nationwide Black Day protest against Baba Ramdev
May 31, 2021The Resident Doctors Association at AIIMS and Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi will hold a Black Day...
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Technology
Xiaomi new battery technology can charge smartphones in 8 minutes
May 31, 2021Xiaomi has developed a new battery charging technology, called Xiaomi HyperCharge, which can charge smartphones in...
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Business
Proposed bill to amend law on cigarettes, tobacco products to aggravate job crisis: FAIFA
May 31, 2021The proposed bill to amend the law regarding cigarettes and other tobacco products will aggravate the...
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Economy
Finance Ministry extends Monthly GST return filing deadline to June 26
May 31, 2021The government on Monday said the deadline for filing monthly GST sales returns for May has...
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COVID19
Vedanta rolls out vaccination prog for employees
May 31, 2021Vedanta on Monday announced the launch of mega vaccination drive across its locations to cover all...
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News
Imran Khan laments lack of long-term planning in Pakistan
May 31, 2021Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said that politicians in the country had abandoned long-term...
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Economy
Fiscal deficit for 2020-21 at 9.3 pc of GDP: CGA
May 31, 2021Fiscal deficit for 2020-21 was at 9.3 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP), lower...
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Business
Investor wealth jumps over Rs 3.93 lakh cr in four days
May 31, 2021Investors have gained Rs 3,93,349.08 crore in four days following a strong rally in the equity...
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News
Rajnath Singh approves expansion of negative list for defence imports
May 31, 2021In a major push to promote the domestic defence industry, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday...
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Economy
India’s GDP shrinks 7.3 pc in 2020-21, worst in four decades
May 31, 2021India’s economy grew by 1.6 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2020-21, restricting the full-year...
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COVID19
Cybersecurity Firm TAC Security Announced All Employees Will Be Vaccinated by June 30th
May 31, 2021TAC Security, a San Francisco-based Cybersecurity and Risk & Vulnerability Management Company has announced their entire...
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Tech Plunge
Have appointed interim grievance officer as per new IT rules: Twitter informs Delhi High Court
May 31, 2021Twitter on Monday informed the Delhi High Court that it has appointed a Grievance Redressal Officer...
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Economy
Strengthening world economy is leaving many regions behind
May 31, 2021With the world economy in a recovery mode from the COVID-19 pandemic, many regions risk being...
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Business
EPFO tweaks PF rule to allow non-refundable advance for Covid-affected members. Details here
May 31, 2021In a bid to provide relief to citizens affected by the second wave coronavirus pandemic, the Employee...
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Funding News
Funding Alert: Mensa Brands secures USD 50mn from Accel Partners, others
May 31, 2021Mensa Brands on Monday said it has raised about USD 50 million (about Rs 363 crore)...
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Technology
Juhi Chawla files law suit against implementation of 5G in India
May 31, 2021Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla has filed a suit against the implementation of 5G wireless network in...
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COVID19
Covid-19 Pandemic: How Smile Foundation is providing doorstep healthcare services to the underprivileged
May 31, 2021The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the country and seems to be even...
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Business
Hit hard by Covid 2nd wave, Spicejet to pay employees based on work hours
May 31, 2021With the second wave of coronavirus taking a major toll on passenger traffic, domestic flight operator...
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COVID19
Delhi International Airport launches dedicated COVID-19 vaccine centre at Terminal 1
May 31, 2021Delhi International Airport on Monday announced the launch of a dedicated COVID-19 vaccination centre in association...
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Technology
It could still take years for industry to resolve global shortage of semiconductors: Intel CEO
May 31, 2021Pat Gelsinger Intel Corp’s CEO believes it could take several years for a global shortage of...
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News
China allows couples to have three kids to arrest its ageing population
May 31, 2021China’s ruling communist party on Monday announced that it will allow couples to have up to...
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COVID19
Bharti Airtel extends free vaccination programme for nearly 80k staff of partner, distributor network
May 31, 2021Telecom firm Airtel is extending the free vaccination programme to nearly 80,000 employees of over 15,000...
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Agriculture
Rural fintech platform Jai Kisan getsUSD 30 mn in funding from Mirae Asset, others
May 31, 2021Rural fintech startup Jai Kisan on Monday said it has raised USD 30 million (about Rs...
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COVID19
Will vaccinate entire eligible population by 2021-end: Centre to Supreme Court
May 31, 2021The entire eligible population in the country will be vaccinated by the end of 2021, the...
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COVID19
Covid-19: Maritime body MASSA plans to inoculate 10,000 seafarers as part of massive vaccination drive
May 31, 2021Maritime Association of Shipowners Shipmanagers and Agents on Monday said it has initiated a massive nationwide...
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Funding News
Funding Alert: Health insurance platform Plum secures USD 15.6 mn in new investment led by Tiger Global
May 31, 2021Group health insurance startup Plum said on Monday it has raised a USD 15.6 million Series...
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