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Nestle working on Cerelac with ‘no added sugar’

Under attack for high sugar content in baby food Cerelac sold in the country, the Swiss FMCG major is planning to launch the popular infant formula with “no added sugar” in India. The compa…

ICICI Bank Q4 net profit jumps 17.4% to 10,708 crore

ICICI Bank, the second-largest private lender, has reported a net profit of Rs 10,708 crore for the quarter ended March 2024, marking an increase of 17.4%, surpassing analyst forecasts. The…

Congress: Nadda put Manmohan remarks in wrong context

Congress on Friday said PM Modi and BJP chief JP Nadda were resorting to polarisation as they were fearful of losing Lok Sabha elections. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said Nadd…

Phase 2 turnout touches 64.7% against 69.4% in 2019

A turnout of 64.7% was recorded in 88 Lok Sabha constituencies across 12 states and the Union territory of J&K in the second phase of elections on Friday which was largely peaceful even…

'Long-lost' Klimt portrait sells for 30 million euros

A painting by Gustav Klimt that reappeared after nearly a century sold for 30 million euros ($32 million) on Wednesday, setting a record price for an Austrian auction despite questions surr…

US says downed Houthi anti-ship missile, four drones

A coalition ship on Thursday successfully intercepted an anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) fired Iranian-backed Houthi "terrorist-controlled areas" in Yemen towards the Gulf of …

30 foreign journos slam govt over reporter's claim

After senior ABC reporter Avani Dias claimed she was compelled to leave the country due to her refusal to align with the government's stance, 30 foreign journalists based in India criti…

Jailed Amritpal to fight polls from Khadoor Sahib

Self-proclaimed Sikh preacher and "Waris Punjab De" leader Amritpal Singh, detained under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and National Security Act in Assam's Dibruga…

Ajit Pawar's wife Sunetra cleared in bank scam case

EOW has absolved Sunetra, the wife of deputy CM Ajit Pawar, in the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank scam amounting to Rs 25,000 crore. According to the closure report by EOW, there were n…

Records tumble as LSG breach Fortress Chepauk

Marcus Stoinis made a bustling unbeaten hundred, a perfect anti-thesis to Ruturaj Gaikwad's classy century to shepherd Lucknow Super Giants to a stunning six-wicket win over Chennai Sup…

Avalanche? Key China border road blocked

The vital Munsyari-Milam road, connecting border villages along the Indo-China border, has been rendered impassable by an avalanche in the Chirkani glacier near Mapang in the Munsyari block…

After 5th defeat, Hardik says not the right time to...

Yashasvi Jaiswal struck form with an unbeaten 104 as Rajasthan Royals consolidated their position at the top of the IPL table with a nine-wicket thrashing of Mumbai Indians on Monday. Poste…

Out or not out? Experts weigh in on Kohli's dismissal

Apart from the gripping last-ball showdown witnessed during Sunday evening's IPL match between the Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata,…

100km poll trek to village yields just 4 votes

The polling team embarked on a four-day expedition to reach Kanar village, situated in one of the most secluded areas of Uttarakhand and housing 587 registered voters. Their journey conclud…

BJD banks on 'Formula 9' for success

Many are well-versed in Formula 1, but shift to Formula 9, showcased by the Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in unveiling its candidates for the upcoming state assembly elections. B…

Girl's murder turns law & order into major poll issue

The Congress in Karnataka is under pressure as the opposition BJP intensified its focus on law and order, highlighting it as a key election concern. This comes in the wake of allegations of…

Iran-Israel conflict unlikely to hit oil supply

West Asia oil shipments remain stable amidst Israel-Iran tensions. Speculators influence Benchmark Brent prices. Opec's Hai Tham al-Ghais engages with India on oil imports. Potential di…

Watch: Jadeja turns Superman to pull off a blinder

KL Rahul's solid 82 runs off 53 balls helped Lucknow Super Giants comfortably beat Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets in the IPL on Friday. Rahul's time at the crease, which saw …

Odisha records highest retail inflation

Odisha, Assam, and Haryana had the highest inflation rates in March, while Delhi recorded the lowest. Factors such as vegetables, pulses, and RBI decisions are influencing the inflation pat…

Price check: Imports of pulses surge 93% in FY24

India's pulses imports surged by 93% to $3.7 billion, stabilizing prices amid retail inflation. Government actions addressed shortages in Indian thalis by importing from various countri…

Bumrah feels T20s 'difficult for bowlers'

Ashutosh Sharma gave Mumbai Indians a mighty scare with a sensational 61 before the five-time champions scraped through with a nine-run win over Punjab Kings in the IPL on Thursday. Punjab,…

HC acquits 2 men arrested 27 years ago for murder

Two men were acquitted by the Delhi High Court after spending over two decades in prison for a murder they were convicted of based on circumstantial evidence. The main evidence against them…

Mamata's call for peace draws BJP's fire

BJP accuses Mamata Banerjee of unfairly targeting Hindu festivals like Ram Navami for peace appeals, questioning the lack of prosperity messages and equal treatment for all communities'…

TMC manifesto vows to nix CAA and NRC, stall UCC

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) unveiled its election manifesto, contrasting its "Didir Shopoth" (Didi's Guarantee) against "Modi ki Guarantee." It promises to repeal t…

Crude trades flat over hopes of no spillover

Despite Iran's attack on Israel, oil prices initially rose only 0.7% to $91.05 a barrel, with gains later leveling off amid speculation that the conflict would remain contained. Over 30…

'Wish I was a batter...': SRH skipper Cummins

Travis Head's explosive century, scored off just 41 balls, and Heinrich Klaasen's aggressive 67 contributed significantly to Sunrisers Hyderabad's imposing total. This milestone…

Efforts on to 'undermine judiciary', say ex-judges

Retired and ex-judges caution against escalating attempts to influence the judiciary through public disparagement and misinformation, stressing the importance of upholding fairness, imparti…

'There's a man behind the stumps…': Hardik Pandya

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya lauded the strategic acumen of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, whose aggressive batting display against him in the final four deliveries, yielding three consecuti…

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