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Norway's Orkla Foods Acquires Majority Stake In Kochi-based Eastern Condiments
Osloheadquartered Orkla Foods said on Friday it has entered into an agreement to acquire 67.8 per cent of the shares in Kochibased Eastern Condiments Private Limited. With this move, the Norwegian consumer goods supplier will double its sales in India,...
CITIC Securities Set For Role In Ant Group's Up To $30 Billion IPO - Sources
China's largest brokerage CITIC Securities is set to get an underwriter's role for the Shanghai tranche of financial technology firm Ant Group's up to $30 billion duallisting, four people with knowledge of the matter said.
India's Metal Sector Severely Hit By COVID-19; To See Slow Recovery: Report
India's metal sector has suffered a significant blow on account of operational difficulties and poor demand due to COVID19 and a slow recovery back to prepandemic level of production is expected in the coming quarters, Fitch Solutions has said in a report...
Macron Decries 'Islamic Separatism,' Defends Blasphemy
French President Emmanuel Macron criticized Friday what he called Islamic separatism in his country and those who seek French citizenship without accepting Frances right to commit blasphemy.
35-year-old Man Blows Himself Up by Setting Gas Cylinder on Fire in Lucknow
The incident took place late on Friday night and the man, Abhishek was blown to pieces in the blast. Abhishek left a suicide note in another room in which he blamed his family members.
Italy's Berlusconi Has Pneumonia After Positive Coronavirus Test -ANSA
Italy's former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus, has the early stages of double pneumonia, national news agency ANSA reported on Friday.
Coast Guard Deploys Ships, Aircraft on Rescue Mission after Oil Tanker Catches Fire Off Lankan Coast
The Panama-registered tanker New Diamond was carrying 2,70,000 metric tonnes of crude oil from Kuwait to India when its engine room caught fire off the coast of Sangamankanda in the eastern district of Ampara.
'Stop Meddling in Our Affairs': China Issues Rebuke to UN Experts Against Hong Kong Security Law
Beijing has faced a barrage of criticism over the legislation, imposed late June after pro-democracy protests rocked the semi-autonomous city last year. The law, which criminalises secession, subversion, terrorism and colluding with foreign forces, carrie...
NEET and JEE Row: Exams to Go Ahead as Planned, SC Rejects Review Plea by 6 Opposition-ruled States
The review petition was filed by ministers of six opposition-ruled states against the court's August 17 order allowing the National Test Agency (NTA) to hold NEET and JEE exams in September, amid nationwide opposition from students.
Tracing Students, Serving at Quarantine Centres: Delhi Teachers Turn Real 'Corona Warriors'
The teachers earned praise from Manish Sisodia for stepping up their efforts and going beyond their responsibilities during the pandemic.
'Humane' Side of Police Came to Fore During Covid-19 Pandemic: PM Modi
Responding to a woman probationer, Modi heaped praises onthe people of the union territory, saying they were "lovely"people. "I am very connected to these people. They treat youwith so much love...we have to stop those who take the wrongpath. Women can do...
Pakistan PM Imran Khan's Top Aide Resigns After Corruption Allegations
Former Pakistan Army spokesman Bajwa, who also served as Commander of the Southern Command, rejected the allegations against him and resigned as special assistant to the prime minister on information and broadcasting.
All-New Hyundai Tucson SUV Images Unveiled Ahead of Global Premiere on September 15
All-New Hyundai Tucson gets signature headlamp architecture called ‘Parametric Hidden Lights’ and a dual cockpit layout, as highlighted in the images.
Man Rides 1,300 Km on Scooter to Take Pregnant Wife to Exam Centre, Pledges Jewellery for Fuel
It took three days for Dhananjay Kumar Manjhi to reach Gwalior on his Scooty from Godda district in Jharkhand, which shares the border with Bangladesh.
Four Top Filmmakers Unite to Tell Forbidden Stories of Love
The series titled 'Forbidden Love' will have films by award-winning filmmakers, Pradeep Sarkar, Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, Priyadarshan and Mahesh Manjrekar.
Ex-Marine Wins Democratic Primary For Joe Kennedy III’s Seat
Jake Auchincloss has won a packed primary to become the Democratic nominee in the race to fill the U.S. House seat being vacated by Rep. Joe Kennedy III in Massachusetts.