Labour union of Samsung holds rally ahead of talks

Labour union of Samsung holds rally ahead of talks

Seoul, July 22 - The striking labour union of Samsung Electronics held a rally on Monday, a day before resuming talks with the company to resolve the industrial action over a wage hike, union officials said.

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Union Budget: Economic Survey 2023-2024 to be presented on Monday

Union Budget: Economic Survey 2023-2024 to be presented on Monday

New Delhi, July 21 - The government will present the Economic Survey 2023-2024 on Monday, ahead of the much-anticipated Union Budget 2024-25 a day later.

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PhonePe Founder & CEO clarifies his stance on Karnataka job quota bill

PhonePe Founder & CEO clarifies his stance on Karnataka job quota bill

Bengaluru, July 21 - PhonePe Founder and CEO Sameer Nigam on Sunday clarified his personal comment regarding Karnataka's draft job reservation bill, saying it was never his intention to insult the state or its people.

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WazirX announces $23 mn bounty to recover $234 mn lost in cyber breach

WazirX announces $23 mn bounty to recover $234 mn lost in cyber breach

New Delhi, July 21 - Crypto platform WazirX, which lost a staggering $234 million worth of digital assets in a cyber breach, on Sunday announced $23 million in bounty to recover the stolen funds.

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EY likely to probe alleged assault charge against Vulcan Green Steel CEO

EY likely to probe alleged assault charge against Vulcan Green Steel CEO

New Delhi, July 21 - After Vulcan Green Steel (VGS), a Jindal Group company, sent a senior executive, facing charges of alleged assault by a female flight passenger, on administrative leave, sources said on Sunday that leading consulting firm EY has likely been

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Odisha: All party meeting held ahead of budget session

Odisha: All party meeting held ahead of budget session

Bhubaneswar, July 21 - Leaders of various parties on Sunday attended an all-party meeting convened by the state government ahead of the budget session of the Odisha assembly, which will start on Monday.

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Congress’ ‘gang’ remained mute spectators to economic destruction: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Congress’ ‘gang’ remained mute spectators to economic destruction: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

New Delhi, July 21 - Former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Sunday lashed out at the UPA government, saying that the Congress’ "gang" of incompetent people remained mute spectators to the economic destruction of the country.

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India saw 54 land deals for 1,045 acres in 1st half of 2024, Bengaluru leads

India saw 54 land deals for 1,045 acres in 1st half of 2024, Bengaluru leads

Mumbai, July 21 - India saw more than 54 new land deals for over 1,045 acres in the real estate sector in the first half of this year, against 46 deals for nearly 950 acres in H1 2023, a report showed on Sunday.

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DST, DPIIT recommend funds for Sona Incubation Foundation to nurture startups

DST, DPIIT recommend funds for Sona Incubation Foundation to nurture startups

New Delhi, July 21 - The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has recommended a grant of Rs 5 crore for the Sona Incubation Foundation (SIF) project, with a 20 per cent contribution by the Sona College of Technology, the SIF said on

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Hyundai, Kia likely to post operating profit of $5.7 billion in Q2

Hyundai, Kia likely to post operating profit of $5.7 billion in Q2

Seoul, July 21 - Hyundai Motor and its affiliate Kia are set to post an operating profit exceeding 8 trillion won ($5.7 billion) in the second quarter on improved product mix and production adjustments, a survey showed on Sunday.

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Army tanks to be manufactured in MP soon, CM Yadav says at industry conclave

Army tanks to be manufactured in MP soon, CM Yadav says at industry conclave

Bhopal, July 20 - Madhya Pradesh will soon manufacture defence equipment, including army tanks, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said while addressing the Regional Industry Conclave in Jabalpur on Saturday.

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Vulcan Green Steel sends executive accused of harassment on administrative leave

Vulcan Green Steel sends executive accused of harassment on administrative leave

New Delhi, July 20 - Vulcan Green Steel (VGS) on Saturday said that it has sent Dinesh Kumar Saraogi, accused of harassment by a woman passenger during an international flight, on administrative leave amid the investigation.

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Kamala Harris stands to make history again as Biden drops out, endorses her

Kamala Harris stands to make history again as Biden drops out, endorses her

Washington, July 22 - US Vice-President Kamala Harris stands once again on the edge of history in a political career replete with milestones.

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Elon Musk, Vinod Khosla trade barbs as Biden quits presidential race

Elon Musk, Vinod Khosla trade barbs as Biden quits presidential race

San Francisco, July 22 - Elon Musk and ace venture capitalist Vinod Khosla on Monday got engaged in a public spat on X social media platform after US President Joe Biden dropped out of the US Presidential race.

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Stock markets see volatility as Biden drops out of US presidential race

Stock markets see volatility as Biden drops out of US presidential race

New Delhi, July 22 - With US President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 race for the White House, stock markets worldwide, including in Asia, may see a volatile period ahead, experts said on Monday.

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Union Budget: India to give further push to green energy

Union Budget: India to give further push to green energy

New Delhi, July 22 - The Union Budget 2024-2025 will give a further push to prioritise environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and sustainability initiatives to drive long-term economic growth and environmental resilience, experts said on Monday.

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FM Nirmala Sitharaman to present Economic Survey 2023-24 in Parliament today

FM Nirmala Sitharaman to present Economic Survey 2023-24 in Parliament today

New Delhi, July 22 - Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will release the Economic Survey 2023-24 on Monday, the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament.

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Centre to sign over 70 MoUs with startups to empower the disabled

Centre to sign over 70 MoUs with startups to empower the disabled

New Delhi, July 21 - The government is set to sign more than 70 MoUs on Monday between the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) and various startups and private organisations.

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Union Budget: Investments in rural infrastructure key to boost new economy

Union Budget: Investments in rural infrastructure key to boost new economy

New Delhi, July 21 - There is a need to infuse investments in districts and rural areas both for accelerating traditional economic activities as well as the new economy especially focused on circularity, experts have said.

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Union Budget: Markets bet big on defence, capital goods, electronics manufacturing, tourism

Union Budget: Markets bet big on defence, capital goods, electronics manufacturing, tourism

New Delhi, July 21 - As the Centre is set to present the Union Budget 2024-2025 on July 23, stock market experts bet big on four key sectors -- capital goods, defence, electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM) and Tourism.

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