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10 Sep

Siliguri cyber crime team gets big success, recovers ₹25 lakh and returns it to fraud victim

Priyanka RoyNews, North Bengal, Siliguri

Siliguri, September 10: The cyber crime team of Siliguri Metropolitan Police has achieved a significant success by successfully recovering ₹25 lakh fraudulently obtained from a retired employee. The special thing is that this money has been returned to its real owner, a retired government employee of Haiderpara.According to the report, on August 19, the fraud victim received a call on WhatsApp from an unknown number. The caller introduced himself as an officer of the Mumbai Crime Branch and threatened to arrest the victim in a drug-related case. The caller then demanded Rs 25 lakh to settle the matter.As a result,…

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09 Sep

Suzlon Energy shares inflation 3% after getting big wind power order from NTPC

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

On Monday, the share price of Suzlon Energy rose 3.27 per cent to hit a lifetime high of Rs 77.18 per share on the BSE. The share price of Suzlon Energy jumped today after the company announced that it has received a large order for a wind power plant from NTPC Green Energy.Suzlon said that in an exchange filing that it has received India's largest wind power order of 1,166 MW from NTPC Green Energy."Suzlon will install 370 wind turbine generators of S144 model, each and every having a rated capacity of 3.15 MW, with hybrid lattice tubular tower.These turbines…

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07 Sep

State Health Department convened meeting with drug rehabilitation center owners in Siliguri

Priyanka RoyNews, North Bengal, Siliguri

Siliguri, 06 September (Retd.). The state health department on Friday called a meeting with the owners of drug rehabilitation centers in Darjeeling district. This session took place at the State Guest House in Siliguri.During the meeting it came to light that many drug rehabilitation centers were running without proper license. Health department officials provided information about licensing requirements and di9scussed various issues affecting these centres. He also guided the owners on the process of obtaining the necessary licenses.About 50 drug rehabilitation center owners participated in the meeting.

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29 Aug

Bikaji report it is ‘not for sale’ amid investor interest in Indian snacks market

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

Indian snacks maker Bikaji Foods is "not for sale" and is instead aiming to capitalize on the growing appetite for gourmet brands in the world's most populous country, a top executive told Reuters.The Indian salty snacks sector has grown rapidly in recent years as consumers increasingly splurge on packaged foods.“Bikaji is not for sale. No matter what price anyone offers, there are few things that are not for sale,” Chief Operating Officer Manoj Verma had said that earlier this month, without disclosing whether the company had received buyout offers.His comments came after India's Tata Group and a consortium including Blackstone…

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28 Aug

Zee Entertainment shares jumped 14% today; here’s why

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

ZEEL Share Price: The stock traded higher than the 5-day, 10-, 20-, 30-, 50-day and 100-day simple moving average (SMA), but lower than the 150-day and 200-day SMA.Shares of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) rose 14.26 per cent to hit the day's high of Rs 154.65 in Tuesday's trade. Today's sharp rise in share price came after the media firm settled its merger closing disputes with Sony Pictures."ZEEL, Culver Max Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., steering as Sony Pictures Networks India, together with its group company Bangla Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. have reached a comprehensive non-cash agreement, relating to “All disputes have been…

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27 Aug

Bank of Baroda raises Rs 5,000 crore increase 10-year infra bonds at 7.3%

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

State-owned Bank of Baroda  on Monday inflation Rs 5,000 crore through 10-year infrastructure bonds at a coupon rate of 7.3 percent, according to sources aware of the development.The offering of the bonds, rated AAA by Crisil Ratings, had a base issue size of Rs 2,000 crore and a greenshoe option of Rs 3,000 crore and was fully subscribed.A dealer at a state-owned bank said yields on 10-year government securities have fallen, resulting in lower cut-off rates for BoB compared to State Bank of India (SBI), the country's largest lender. Generally, SBI is considered like a barometer for the Indian economy…

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26 Aug

Gold price plunge in India: Check 22 carat price in your city on August 25

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

Gold price in India today: On August 25, gold prices in India were around Rs 73,000 per 10 grams. The rate of 24 carat gold of highest purity was Rs 73,040 per 10 grams. For those considering jewellery, 22-carat gold, known for extra durability due to its light alloy mix, was priced at Rs 66,950 per 10 gram.In contrast, the price of silver was Rs 88,000 per kg. retail cost of gold in india The retail price of gold in India, which represents the final cost per unit weight to consumers, is shaped by many factors beyond its intrinsic value.

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24 Aug

Rupee upgrade 5 paise to 83.88 against US dollar in early trade

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

The rupee traded in a tight range and rose 5 paise to 83.88 against the US dollar in morning trade on Friday, supported by softening crude oil prices and fresh foreign fund inflows.Forex traders said the significant improvement in oil prices, which are around US$77 per barrel, is a big positive sign for the rupee, given India's substantial oil imports.At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened at 83.93 and then gained ground to touch 83.88, registering a rise of 5 paise from its previous close.Amit Pabari, MD, CR Forex Advisors said that “Despite the dollar index hitting recent…

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22 Aug

Paytm share price upgrade over 5%, Zomato shares rise 2% on ticketing business deal

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

Paytm share price surged over 5% after the fintech giant announced the sale of its entertainment and ticketing business to food delivery app Zomato for ₹2,048 crore. Paytm shares rose 5.47% to ₹604.45 on BSE, while Zomato shares also rose 2.71% to ₹267.00.Fintech giant Paytm's parent company, One97 Communications, entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of its entertainment ticketing business, which includes movies, sports and event ticketing, to Zomato for ₹2,048 crore.Paytm's movie and event tickets will remain available on its app during the transition period for the next 12 months. After that, users will be redirected to…

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21 Aug

Due to investor enthusiasm, Ola Electric shares growth by 90%, market cap crossed $ 7 billion

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

Ola Electric Mobility Ltd. has seen its shares surge nearly 90% within two weeks, taking the company's market capitalization to more than $7 billion. Bloomberg reported that this rapid growth vindicated founder Bhavish Aggarwal's decision to take the company public, despite initial doubts about its valuation.The company's initial public offering (IPO), the largest in India in the last two years, attracted wide interest from investors. The surge in the share price has allowed Aggarwal to reach his target valuation earlier than anticipated, driven by strong demand in India's thriving IPO market. Ola Electric, India's largest e-scooter maker, had gone ahead…

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