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The government has already indicated that it expects to complete BPCL privatisation by the first half of the fiscal beginning April (2021-22). — Representational image

BPCL to sell NRL stake to OIL, EIL for Rs 9.9K cr

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The sale of Numaligarh Refinery Ltd clears the way for privatisation of India's second-largest fuel retailer

The positive growth — though not very strong yet — has taken the Indian economy out of the recession. (Photo: PTI)

Indian economy in +ve zone, grows 0.4%

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The size of the economy had shrunken in the April-June and July-September quarters, pulling down the country into a technician recession

JGLS, a part of the O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), has jumped from the 101-150 bracket in the previous year. (Image credit : Twitter/@MPNaveenJindal)

Jindal Global Law School enters global top 100 in the world

The top 5 sectors in which the scheme is invested in are IT, consumer discretionary, health care, financials, and industrials. — Representational image

SBI MF’s international fund to tap top S&P 500 firms

About 2,308.80 MHz of spectrum, that carry telecom signals, in seven bands worth nearly Rs 4 lakh crore at the reserve or start price, was offered for bidding in the auction that began on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Rs 77,146 cr bids for spectrum on Day 1; Govt says response better than expected

Twitter is also considering allowing users to join communities devoted to topics via a feature seemingly similar to Facebook's "groups." (AP/Matt Rourke, File)

Twitter considers charging users for special content, in revenue push

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IT sector continues to see sequential growth in hiring in January: Report

A section of the investor community believes that depositories and regulators disclosing such investment break-up will help retail investors take more informed decisions. (Representational Image: PTI)

15 Chinese biggies among portfolio investors

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Pandemic will force 18 million Indians to find a new occupation by 2030: Report

The firm is st to commence its manufacturing efforts with contract manufacturer Cloud Network Technology (AFP)

Amazon to make Fire TV sticks in India

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Berlinale: A teacher, a porn clip and the hypocrisy of a nation

Radu Jude’s film - Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn

The new-age Indian woman is a wonderful mix of being bold and yet rooted in reality

Ami Sata, Founder, Amouve

Berlinale: Sharlto Copley's bravura act as Unabomber makes 'Ted K' stand out

The South African actor, known for his performance as Wikus van der Merwe in the 2009 science fiction film 'District 9', carries 'Ted K' with a meticulously studied but intense act that is as discomforting as it is impressive.

Rats, mice, rabbits, hamsters and monkeys - The true heroes in Covid-19 battle

While the rats, mice, rabbits and Syrian hamsters were lab-bred, the rhesus macaques that were used in testing Covaxin candidates were caught in the wild in Maharashtra. (Representational Image/AFP)

Two Hyderabad doctors work on genomic medicine

Dr Hima Challa and Dr Kalyan Uppuluri (By arrangement)

NTR, unlike Chiranjeevi, never took people for granted: Biographer

An objective assessment of the late leader, the book has been well-received for its critical insight and diligent research.

Hyderabad's city lights killing astronomy, enthusiasts, scientists complain

Light pollution is a menace in the city of Hyderabad which is killing the joy of looking up to the night sky, astronomy enthusiasts and scientists have complained. (Representational Image/PTI)

Sex & the single mum

A farewell to @realDonaldTrump, gone after 57,000 tweets

The suspended Twitter account of President Donald Trump. On Friday, the social media company permanently suspended Trump from its platform, citing "risk of further incitement of violence." (AP)

Top 10 Indian Best Selling Books: Fiction and Non Fiction

This cover image released by Grove shows "Shuggie Bain," a novel by Douglas Stuart. The Scottish writer has won the Booker Prize for fiction for his novel about a boy’s turbulent coming of age in hardscrabble 1980s Glasgow. Stuart won the prestigious 50,000 pound ($66,000) award for his first published novel. (Grove via AP)

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A Kashmiri boatman rows his boat through a closed floating market on the Dal Lake during lockdown to stop the spread of the coronavirus in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir. Indian-controlled Kashmir's economy is yet to recover from a colossal loss a year after New Delhi scrapped the disputed region's autonomous status and divided it into two federally governed territories. (Photo: AP)

Jammu & Kashmir’s economy struggles amid lockdowns

Jammu & Kashmir’s economy struggles amid lockdowns

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A Kashmiri boatman rows his boat through a closed floating market on the Dal Lake during lockdown to stop the spread of the coronavirus in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir. Indian-controlled Kashmir's economy is yet to recover from a colossal loss a year after New Delhi scrapped the disputed region's autonomous status and divided it into two federally governed territories. (Photo: AP)

Jammu & Kashmir’s economy struggles amid lockdowns

A worker sanitises the fountain in the atrium of the Phoenix Market City, Kurla in Mumbai ahead of the August 5 reopening. (DC Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Mumbai malls to reopen but the experience will be very different

Revolt Motors has finally unveiled its maiden electric bike, the RV 400. In fact, when the deliveries begin next month, it will become the first electric motorcycle to go on sale in India. There’s no word on the price yet, but we expect it to cost around Rs 1 lakh (on-road). At this price, the RV 400 would be one heck of a deal considering that it is loaded with features. Here’s a closer look at the electric motorcycle in detailed images. (Source: BikeDekho.com)

Photos: Revolt RV 400 electric bike

There are many sports bikes currently on sale from various manufacturers starting from 1 Lakh. The most popular products under this bracket are the Suzuki Hayabusa, Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX, MV Agusta Brutale and Ducati Panigale V4. To know more about the latest prices of sports bikes in your city, offers, variants, specifications, pictures, mileage, reviews and other details from the list below. (Source: Bike Dekho.com)

7 expensive sports bikes in India

Autos

Bajaj Auto reports zero sales in domestic market in April

Bajaj Auto announces zero sales in April

The TVS Jupiter ZX comes in two colours.

TVS brings Jupiter ZX Disc scooter at Rs 69,052

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Amid coronavirus outbreak BMW to shut european factories

Maruti domestic sales were up 1.3% in July but don't exhale yet Not a single Maruti car sold in April BMW records first loss since 2009 as pandemic hits sales

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Microsoft will allow employees to work from home freely for less than 50 per cent of their working week, and managers will be able to approve permanent remote work. (Representational Image)

Microsoft to expand work from home policy, make it permanent for some staff

The case for the southern states as the top performers has also become stronger as four of them occupy the top-five spots within the major states.

Karnataka tops in Niti Aayog's second Innovation Index again

Amazon has approached the Supreme court in the matter against Future, picture used for representational purposes only

Amazon moves Supreme Court in Future-Reliance deal dispute

Dr Reddy's launches Remdesivir for COVID-19 treatment in India. (AP Photo)

Dr. Reddy’s releases Remdesivir for COVID-19 treatment under brand name Redyx

Overall smartphone shipments in India reached more than 150 million units in 2020, falling 4% from a year earlier. (Photo: LetsGoDigital)

Chinese smartphone brands expanded India market share in 2020 - report

Mr Pawar approached the court and also included the publisher as a respondent.

Amazon, publisher told to pay Rs 10,000 compensation to book buyer

Kalyan Jewellers main promoter T S Kalyanaraman.

Kalyan Jewellers gets Sebi nod for Rs 1750 Crore IPO

Indigo flight (Image source: PTI)

IndiGo to start flights between Kurnool and three cities from March 28

Economy

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Happy Centre allows Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh to borrow Rs 7,106 crore

Government has said that interest on delayed payment of goods and services tax (GST) will be charged on net tax liability with effect from September 1. (Representative Image)

Interest to be charged on late GST payments from September 1

As per IMF’s projection, India’s real GDP growth is expected to contract 10.3 per cent in 2020

India's economy worst-hit among emerging markets

RBI keeps key rates unchanged; signals more easing to protect economy Cities key to India's post-pandemic growth: WEF study Mid sized banks report higher Q2 net profit as asset quality improves

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Market

Reserve Bank of India announced a slew of measures to maintain market stability. (PTI Photo)

RBI rides to rescue, unveils steps to cool rising bond yields

PM Modi's call to use Made in India products seems to have gone on deaf ears. — PTI photo

Despite resistance, China increases share in Indian import basket

Oil drops more than $1 after Saudi price cuts. (AFP Photo)

Oil prices tumble $1 per barrel after Saudi price cuts

Easing of lockdown- related restrictions and increase in festive season orders has supported the rough diamond import growth in September.

Rough diamond imports grow after seven months as order come in

Hinduja Global Solutions CEO Partha De Sarkar addressing a press conference about the company's business initiatives and growth strategy in Bengaluru. (PTI Photo)

HGS Q1 profit at Rs 49.2 crore, expects strong growth despite COVID challenges

Volumes declined 4 per cent, but were compensated by prices that grew by 4.6 per cent and new launches which grew by 3.8 per cent. (Representational Image)

Pharma market reports growth in September

Gems and jewellery, petroleum products, man-made yarn, fabrics and made-ups, marine products and leather and leather products continued to see decline in shipments. Representational Photo

Merchandise exports continues to decline in August, trade deficit widens sequentially

Private traders are offering Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,600 per quintal based on quality of cotton as against Rs 5,000 to Rs 6,000 last year.

Cotton farmers facing hardships as CCI fails to buy produce

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Making the production-linked incentive schemes more attractive for bulk drugs and medical devices manufacturing, the government has replaced “minimum threshold investment” criterion with “committed investment”. (Representative Photo) (PTI Photo)

Centre rejigs norms for PLI scheme

Insurers have paid out Rs 1400 crore since the pandemic began.

So you thought corona was good for insurance companies?

Capex of states may have to cut by Rs 1- 3.4 lakh crore, finds ICRA. (AFP Photo)

States may cut FY21 capex by Rs 3 lakh crore, says ICRA

COVID-19 effect: Shopping malls coming up at snail’s pace across India Centre to delink land held by 17 sick PSUs Tamil Nadu's electronics policy sets up $ 100 billion target by 2025

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