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Reliance Retail ropes in former Amul chief RS Sodhi to drive grocery biz

In January, Sodhi stepped down from the role of MD of GCMMF

World can face nuclear World War III under Biden administration: Trump

Trump said China, Russia, Iran and North Korea have formed together as a "menacing and destructive coalition" and could have never happened under his leadership

Bajaj Auto reports fall of 2% in total sales in March to 291,567 units

Overall two-wheeler sales were at 2,47,002 units as against 2,56,324 units in the same month a year ago, down 4 per cent, the company said

Scindia attacks Rahul Gandhi, says Congress is left with no ideology

This party has insulted backward classes, sought proof of our armed forces' bravery and spoken about our soldiers being beaten up by China, Scindia said

Singapore starts $7.5 mn fund to support int'l movies showcasing city

About 300 locals worked on Crazy Rich Asians including production crew and a dozen local actors, while landmarks such as Marina Bay Sands and Merlion Park were featured

Travel advisory issued against Marburg virus in Equatorial Guinea, Tanzania

The disease is passed on to people from fruit bats and is from the same virus family responsible for the deadly Ebola

'Historical' changes: Here is what the NCERT has dropped from text books

In June last year, NCERT issued a list of deletions to the syllabus to help students make up the losses due to the Covid-19 pandemic but the actual changes seem wider than the proposed changes

Coming soon to a mall in Mumbai, Apple's first retail store in India

On Wednesday, the American technology giant unveiled the barricade of its first retail store at Jio World Drive Mall, Mumbai, ahead of the upcoming opening of Apple BKC

Big pharma: Here's why India's drug industry needs a major overhaul

The latest drug recalls just add to a long line of scandals that have tainted the pharma sector of India

Kerala train fire incident: Police nab suspect from Maharashtra's Ratnagiri

A joint team of Central Intelligence and Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) Maharashtra nabbed the absconding accused in the Kerala train fire incident from Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district on Wednesday

Gold could test Rs 66,500, Silver Rs 85,000 in FY24, charts suggest

MCX Gold is likely to trade with a bullish bias this April as long as prices sustain above Rs 59,800; Pivot point for Silver is Rs 73,800.

Transition to vulnerable employment subsides in recent years: Report

Fewer distress-induced job transitions occurred in Q2CY2021, and only around 20 per cent of salaried and self-employed workers transitioned either into casual-wage work or exited the labour force

Floor mats for four-wheelers to attract 28% GST, says Gujarat AAR

The applicant, a manufacturer, had argued that 18% GST should be applicable

Rajya Sabha proceedings adjourned till 2 pm amid sloganeering by Oppn

Sloganeering increased as Chairman Dhankhar said he has received a notice from LoP Mallikarjun Kharge under Rule 267 of Rajya Sabha for suspension of the scheduled business of the day

More than Rs 40,700 crore sanctioned under Stand-Up India Scheme in 7 years

The scheme aims to promote entrepreneurship at the grassroot level focusing on economic empowerment and job creation and has been extended up to the year 2025

'Vande Bharat' train's miniature scale model showcased at Pune's Museaum

A special miniature scale model of 'Vande Bharat', indigenously designed semi-high speed express train, has been put on display at Pune-based Museum to provide information to rail enthusiasts

Trump's arraignment bitterly divides US lawmakers ahead of 2024 elections

The arraignment of Trump in a New York court appeared to have deepened political divide as Republican lawmakers rallied behind Trump alleging this was nothing but "political prosecution"

Rupee appreciates by 24 paise to 82.08 against US dollar in early trade

The local unit was trading at 82.08 to a dollar at 9.35 AM. It had closed at 82.32 on Monday. Forex markets were closed on Tuesday for Mahavir Jayanti

Trump legal woes likely to go beyond 2024, says Indian-American attorney

"Even if Trump is elected in the 2024 presidential elections, it can at most delay his sentencing as a presidential pardon can be applied to a federal crime and not a case in New York State," he said

LS: MP gives adjournment notice to discuss govt in 'market for new spyware'

Congress MP Manish Tewari on Wednesday gave an adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha to discuss a news report that "reveals that the Indian Government is in the market for new spyware."