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28% Candidates Contesting in WB Polls Phase-6 Have Declared Criminal Cases Against Themselves: ADR
Of the 306 candidates contesting in the sixth phase of the West Bengal Assembly polls, 28 per cent have declared criminal cases against themselves, according to a report by poll rights group Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). The West Bengal Election Watch and the ADR have analysed the self-sworn...
Downgrade Dr Lal PathLabs to ‘reduce’ with TP at Rs 2,333
We continue to value DLPL at 45x one-year-forward earnings. DLPL stock has significantly outperformed its peers and the broader market since the start of the pandemic. Since mid-Feb 2020 (when fear pandemic started), the stock is up 106% against a Nifty return of 18%. More recently with the start...
Man admits harassing BBC reporter Sima Kotecha
Sima Kotecha was harassed while preparing for a broadcast in Leicester city centre. Source link
TMC Submits Memorandum to EC Against BJP Leaders for ‘Instigating Violence’ in West Bengal
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Monday submitted a memorandum to the Election Commission of India (ECI) against top leaders of BJP for “spinning false narrative of brutal incident in Cooch Behar district”. Mamata Banerjee-led TMC has also accused the BJP leaders for “instigating violence against the electorate in West...
Adani Ports Removed from S&P Index Due to Links with Myanmar Military
S&P Dow Jones Indices said it has removed India’s Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd from its sustainability index due to the firm’s business ties with Myanmar’s military which is accused of human rights abuses after a coup this year. India’s largest private multi-port operator is building a...
Reliance Industries top laggard for Mutual Funds in March; fund managers sell nearly 90 lakh shares
Funds were instead deployed towards the initial public offerings (IPO). (Image; REUTERS) Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) was the top laggard for mutual fund houses in the month of March, with the value of holdings dropping by Rs 3,060 crore. The share price of RIL, fell 2.6% during March while...
Greensill: Cronyism watchdog says system need urgent reform
Tory peer Eric Pickles is concerned about possible conflicts of interest amid ongoing Greensill lobbying row. Source link
EC Directs Parties in West Bengal to Ensure Strict Compliance of Covid-19 Norms Ahead of 5th Phase Polling
The Chief Election Commissioner of West Bengal on Thursday directed officials and all the political parties to ensure strict compliance of the COVID-19 guidelines ahead of the fifth phase of polling, which is to be held on Saturday. The officials were asked to ensure that voters maintain at least...
Centre Working on a New Stimulus Package to Combat Second Wave of Coronavirus: Report
In order to deal with the second wave of coronavirus and localised lockdowns, the Centre is likely to announce a stimulus package. According to an exclusive report by Hindustan Times, the package could provide relief to the poor if the second wave of the pandemic disrupts their livelihood. In...
Slain Gangster Vikas Dubey’s Village Votes after 25 Years
File pic of slain gangster Vikas Dubey. Locals say previously Dubey, his family members, or people close to him would win unopposed. Lucknow Last Updated:April 15, 2021, 16:43 IST FOLLOW US ON: Voting for the first phase of the Uttar Pradesh panchayat elections was underway on Thursday in Kanpur...
Last hour surge lifts Sensex, Nifty on weekly expiry day; here’s what analysts make of today’s trade
Markets struggled to find direction as it continued to wobble both sides of the line & eventually ended around 0.5% up. Image: Reuters A smart recovery in the last hour of trade, primarily driven by buying in metal and pharma stocks, helped BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 to end...
Facebook urged to scrap Instagram for children plans
A campaign group claims the “image-obsessed” platform is dangerous for children’s health and privacy. Source link
Coinbase Valued at $100 Billion in Nasdaq Debut
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc was valued at almost $100 billion in a Nasdaq debut on Wednesday that marked another milestone in the development of bitcoin and other digital assets. The company’s stock market debut, done through a direct listing where no shares are sold ahead of the opening,...
Petrol and Diesel Price Today in India: Petrol and Diesel Rate Today in Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad and More Cities
Fuel prices remain the highest in Mumbai at Rs 96.83 per litre for Petrol. (image: REUTERS) Petrol and Diesel Rate Today in Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad: Prices of Petrol and Diesel were cut today after having remained unchanged for the last fifteen consecutive days. Today, the Petrol price...
Fifth of all songs streamed in UK in 2020 were rap and hip hop
New figures from the BPI show rap and hip hop streams are at an all-time high. Source link
Mystery tree beast turns out to be croissant
Polish animal welfare officers responding to a call discover the creature is in fact a pastry. Source link
Covid: Which areas are being mass tested for variants?
People who live, work or travel through two south London boroughs are being urged to take a Covid-19 test. Source link
4.7 million waiting for operations in England
Mr Tim Mitchell, vice-president of the Royal College of Surgeons of England said: “Although the most urgent operations, for cancer and life-threatening conditions went ahead, hundreds of thousands of patients waiting for routine surgery such as hip and knee operations, cochlear implants and vascular operations had their treatment cancelled...
