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13 Nov

Coal imports gain 2.2% in April-August: India aims to achieve self-sufficiency

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New Delhi, Nov 12 (PTI) Coal imports rose 2.2 percent to 111.20 million tonnes in the April-August period of the current fiscal as against 108.81 million tonnes in the same period a year ago, an official release said on Tuesday. However, the non-regulated sector witnessed a decline of 10.3 per cent during the April-August period as compared to the same period last year, the Coal Ministry said in the release. In value terms, the total imported coal during April-August 2024-25 was worth Rs 120,532.21 crore. Despite a 4.97 percent increase in coal-based power generation from April to September 2024 over…

12 Nov

India’s Zydus Life reports increase in second-quarter profit on steady U.S. demand

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Nov 12 (Reuters) - Indian drugmaker Zydus Lifesciences (ZYDU.NS), opens new tabon Tuesday reported a 14% rose in second-quarter profit, helped by strong demand for generic drugs in its key United States and Indian markets.The company's consolidated net profit rose to 9.11 billion rupees ($107.93 million), in line with analysts' average estimate of 9.13 billion rupees, according to data compiled by LSEG.Its total revenue rose 20% to 52.37 billion rupees, boosted by a nearly 30% rise in its U.S. market and a 10% inflation in its India business. These two markets contribute about 85% of Zydus Life's total revenue.For more…

11 Nov

Tata Motors shares increase 3% as brokerage firms remain bullish despite a slowdown in the second quarter

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India's largest electric vehicle manufacturer Tata Motors has made a strong debut in the stock markets. The company's shares rose 3 percent to Rs 829. Although the company's shares remained weak in the second quarter, it was completely below experts' estimates. The company's net profit fell 11 percent to Rs 3,343 crore compared to the same quarter last year. This was due to weak performance in the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) unit and the commercial vehicle segment. Apart from this, Tata Motors made a cautious comment. The statement said, "We are cautious about domestic demand in the near future." However,…

11 Nov

Today is the last day of the WB ANM GNM Round 1 Choice Filling and Locking Process

editorWest Bengal

Today, November 11, 2024, the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) will wrap up the round 1 choice filling and locking procedure for admission to the state of West Bengal's Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery (ANM) and General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) programs. Students must finish the preference form before the deadline if they finished the registration procedure ahead of schedule. All qualified students are still able to apply for the WB Nursing round 1 option filling and locking 2024. Instead of waiting for the option filling deadline, students are advised to finish the procedures as soon as feasible. Throughout the…

11 Nov

Siliguri’s 28th State Carrom Championship is won by Papiya Biswas

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At the 28th State Carrom Championship, which took place in Siliguri, young carrom player Papiya Biswas of Siliguri took first place in the women's division. The Jatiya Shakti Sangha and Pathagar Club in Ward No. 05 hosted the five-day competition, which started on November 6 and ended on Sunday. With 137 contestants, the competition included players as young as 12 and as old as 21, as well as players as elderly as 50. Members of the Income Tax Department and the Life Insurance Corporation of India participated in the tournament together with local players from seven districts. The top three…

11 Nov

Sikkim CM joins spiritual empowerment event in Gangtok

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On November 10, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang said he was really happy to be a part of the "Spiritual Empowerment for a Clean and Healthy Society" event held at Manan Kendra in Gangtok. The Brahma Kumaris' Social Service Wing hosted the event, which united a thriving community committed to fostering both individual and group well-being via the transforming potential of spirituality. The event's emphasis on the value of leading a balanced life was praised by CM Tamang. He emphasized the deep insights that eminent speakers such as BK Gireesh Bhai, BK Avtar Bhai, BK Sonam Didi, and Dr.…

09 Nov

HIVE Digital shares gain 11% as bitcoin holdings rise

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Shares of cryptocurrency mining company HIVE Digital have surged 11% following its October production report reflecting a substantial year-over-year jump in bitcoin holdings.In its latest report, HIVE Digital announced that it mined 117 Bitcoin in October, marking a 1% increase month-over-month. The firm's HODL portfolio has grown to 2,624 BTC, an increase of 51% over the past year. Frank Holmes, executive chairman of HIVE Digital, attributed this growth to the firm's "prudent capital management," which allowed the company to maintain a strong portfolio while covering operating costs.HIVE Digital also shared a positive outlook on the recent US election results, hoping…

09 Nov

Tiger population density in Manas National Park increased from 2011 to 2019

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Tiger population density increased significantly in Manas National Park between 2011 and 2019 as a result of better protective infrastructure, more staff, and higher money. The persistence of issues like habitat loss and poaching highlights the necessity of ongoing management attention as tiger populations get closer to their carrying capacity. The Transboundary Manas Conservation Area's Manas National Park and Royal Manas National Park constitute an important core habitat in the TraMCA landscape, according to Firoz Ahmed, the team head at Aaranyak. Tiger populations in Manas National Park have recovered remarkably, demonstrating the importance of these interconnected ecosystems for biodiversity conservation.…

09 Nov

At a goodbye event in New Delhi on Friday, outgoing Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud spoke with Chief Justice-designate Justice Sanjeev Khanna

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In a tearful statement on Friday, Chief Justice of India-designate Sanjiv Khanna praised Chief Justice Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud and stated that the Supreme Court will be left with a "void" following his departure.According to news agency PTI, Justice Sanjiv Khanna also commended departing Chief Justice Chandrachud for his "monumental" efforts to advance the Supreme Court and pursue his vision of it being "a sanctuary of inclusivity" that was open to everyone. Justice Sanjiv Khanna observed, "When a towering tree in the forest of justice steps back, the birds pause their songs, and the wind moves differently," during a goodbye gathering…

08 Nov

News Corp reports 3% jump in first quarter revenue

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The news: News Corp. reported a 3% rise in first-quarter revenue, driven by expansion in book publishing, real estate services and Dow Jones segments.The company also announced that its Chief Financial Officer Suzanne Panuccio will step down from her position in January 2025 and will be replaced by Lavanya Chandrasekar.The figures: News Corp. posted first-quarter revenue of $2.58 billion, increase 3% from a year earlier.Net income during the quarter was $144 million, up $58 million from the year-ago period. Total segment EBITDA inflation 14% to $415 million from $364 million.Context: News Corp said revenue growth was driven by higher Australian…