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Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Invests Rs 5,683.5 Crore in Jio as RIL Unit Raises Nearly Rs 1 Lakh Crore
This will be the eighth investment in RIL in quick succession following those by social media giant Facebook, Abu Dhabi-based sovereign fund Mubadala, Vista Equity Partners, KKR & Co Inc, General Atlantic and twice by American equity giant Silver lake.
Gross Direct Tax Mop up Dips 4.92% to Rs 12.33 Lakh Crore in FY20
Gross collections would have clocked a 8 per cent growth to Rs 14.01 lakh crore in 2019-20 if revenue foregone in corporate tax and Personal Income Tax (PIT) is taken into account.
Army Foils Infiltration Bid along LoC in Jammu & Kashmir's Naugam Sector
On the night of June 3, a patrol team of the Indian Army along the LoC spotted a group of Pakistani terrorists trying to infiltrate into Indian territory, an army spokesperson said.
Narinder Batra's Election as FIH President Was 'Illegal': IOA Vice President Writes to IOC
Indian Olympic Association vice president Sudhanshu Mittal wrote to the International Olympic Committee alleging the appointment of IOA president Narinder Batra as president of the FIH was illegal.
Migrant Worker Virus Exodus Plunges India's Factories into Crisis
The big cities — once an attractive destination for workers from poor, rural regions — have been hit by reverse migration as millions of labourers flee back to their far-flung home villages, some uncertain if they will ever return.
Bengal Govt Allows Family Members to See Bodies of Covid-19 Patients After Calcutta HC Intervenes
The Calcutta High Court had on Friday directed the state government to file a report on allegations that bodies of patients who succumbed to COVID-19 were not cremated or buried in a respectful manner.
Fantastic Four Producers Refused to Cast Black Sue Storm, Says Director Josh Trank
In the 2015 film, which was a box office debacle, Kate Mara played Sue Storm.
Roadies Online Auditions Much Harder Due to Paucity of Time and Absence of On-ground Vibe: Nikhil Chinappa
Nikhil Chinappa on hosting MTV Roadies auditions online, and planning music festivals in a post-coronavirus world.
No Way to Make Sense of What is Senseless: Johnny Depp on George Floyd's Death
Hollywood actor Johnny depp took to Instagram to lend his voice against racism that led to the death of George Floyd by sharing a powerful speech by rapper and activist Killer Mike.
David Warner's Reaction on Seeing TikTok Star Arman Rathod is Priceless
Australian cricketer David Warner gives a shout out to TikTok star Arman Rathod in new video. Check it out.
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences Final Year Exams From July 15-27, Revised Schedule Released Online
The time-table for written and practical exams have been uploaded on the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) website, Examination Controller Dr Ajit Pathak said.
Uday Kotak Says There is No 'Perfect Time' for Privatisation of Companies
Kotak said the sequencing of reforms in the current environment is critical, especially in the area of divestment.
Weeks Ahead of Retirement, Mumbai Railway Cop Dies of Coronavirus
The assistant sub-inspector who was on leave from May 11 to June 4, was admitted in Seven Hills Hospital in Mumbai after he tested positive for novel coronavirus on May 29.
Priyanka Gandhi Demands Release of Congress Chief Ajay Lallu, Accuses UP Govt of Repression
Lallu has been in judicial custody since May 21 following his arrest for alleged forgery of documents of buses his party had arranged for ferrying stranded migrant workers.
Deve Gowda's Rajya Sabha Seat: Congress High Command Will Decide on Surplus Votes, Says KPCC Chief
Speculation is rife that congress is likely to support JD(S) with its surplus votes if the regional party fields Gowda, and in return may seek favour during legislative council polls slated later this month.
NIA Arrests Terror Funding Conspirator in Visakhapatnam Espionage Case
Abdul Rehman Abdul Jabbar Sheikh, 53, a resident of Mumbai, was involved in the terror funding along with his arrested wife Shaista Qaiser and others, an official spokesman said.