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Probe finds Zomato, Swiggy violating competition norms

A Competition Commission probe has found that food delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy indulged in unfair business practices, including alleged preferential treatment to some restaurant partners, according to sources. The detailed investigation was ordered by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in April 2022 and the probe report was submitted to the regulator earlier this year. Under the norms, CCI director general's report has been shared with the parties concerned and later, they will be called for hearings by the watchdog.




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Factors that will guide the markets this week

A host of macroeconomic data announcements, the last batch of September quarter earnings, global trends, and trading activity of foreign investors will be the major driving factors for the equity market this week, according to analysts. Equity markets would remain closed on Friday for Guru Nanak Jayanti. "India is set to release CPI and IIP data on November 12, with WPI data expected on November 14.




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Tata Steel to file curative petition

Tata Steel is in the process of filing a curative petition in the Supreme Court in connection with the apex court ruling which said that states have the power to levy cess on mining and mineral-use activities. The petition by the steel manufacturing firm is aimed at seeking remedy to the order, passed by a 9-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on July 25. However, Tata Steel's managing director and chief executive officer T V Narendran told Business Standard that there was no demand note on the firm.




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MFs cast their lines for record Oct catch

Mutual funds (MFs) reinforced their record monthly inflows in October with an investment of Rs 87,000 crore (up to October 29), softening the downside pressure on domestic markets. Their prior record for monthly inflows was Rs 48,139 crore in May. This unprecedented monthly buying partially countered record monthly sales by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) of Rs 1.1 trillion last month.




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Sensex, Nifty close flat amid unabated FII selling

Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance, Mahindra and Mahindra, JSW Steel, NTPC, Adani Ports, Bajaj Finserv and Larsen and Toubro were also among the laggards. However, Power Grid, HCL Technologies, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services and ICICI Bank were among the gainers.




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RBI's framework for reclassification of FPI to FDI

The Reserve Bank of India on Monday issued an operational framework for reclassification of investment made by a foreign portfolio investor to foreign direct investment (FDI) if the entity breaches the prescribed limit. Markets regulator Sebi too has issued a circular on procedure for reclassification of FPI investment to FDI.




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What Dabur stock fall may mean for long-term investors

Dabur's performance in the July-September quarter of the current financial year (Q2FY25) was weak but in line with consensus. Consolidated revenue declined 5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) due to a temporary adjustment in General Trade (GT) inventory. Indian revenue declined 7.6 per cent, while international business grew 13 per cent Y-o-Y in constant currency (CC) terms.




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Inflation soars to 14-month high of 6.2% in Oct

Retail inflation breached the Reserve Bank's upper tolerance level, soaring to a 14-month high of 6.21 per cent in October mainly on account of rising food prices. Inflation based on the consumer price index (CPI) was 5.49 per cent in September and 4.87 per cent in the year-ago month. Retail inflation trended below the RBI's upper tolerance band of 6 per cent since September last year.




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Planning To Register For IIT-JEE? Last Date Is...

The last registration date for the IIT-Joint Entrance Exam Main 2025 Session 1 is November 22, 2024.




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How To Study At The National Institute of Design

The National Institute of Design (NID) is inviting applications for Design Aptitude Test (DAT) for its Bachelor of Design (BDes) and Master of Design (MDes) programmes.




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Pak terrorists behind J-K attack? Lashkar outfit claims responsibility

The assailants believed to be Pakistani terrorists, meticulously studied the site layout before executing their plan.




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Farooq Abdullah's message to Pakistan after Gulmarg attack

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Friday said attacks like the one in Gulmarg would continue to occur until India and Pakistan found a way to be friends and that would end Jammu and Kashmir's troubles.




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27 killed, 62 injured in suicide bombing at Pak railway station

The explosion ripped through the provincial capital Quetta's railway station as passengers gathered on the platform before the scheduled departure of the Jaffar Express to Peshawar.




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A lasting relationship

Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee Himani Shivpuri on her passion for theatre and more




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At the head of a struggle

Geetha Vazhachal, tribal chieftain, talks about life in her ooru and how the Athirapally Hydel Project will impact the lives of tribals forever




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Leels meets literature

SUVASINI SRIDHARAN says her baby already loves to nibble books, and it is just a matter of time before she starts reading them




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A world beyond Carnatic

As Chennai gears up for Margazhi magic, NAVEENA VIJAYAN discovers a thriving culture for Western contemporary music in the city




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Destination Chennai

Many actresses from Kerala are making their mark in Tamil filmdom. SUBHA J RAO and SRINIVASA RAMANUJAM track the trend and speak to some of them




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In search of water

The Madras Players presented a haunting portrayal of Tamil playwright Komal Swaminathan’s play Thanneer Thanneer




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How wedding caterers find innovative ways to stay afloat during the COVID-19 crisis

From serving traditional meals in car parks to packaging coffee decoction, the city’s wedding caterers are finding innovative ways to power through the COVID-19 crisis




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Election Atlas of India: A socio-economic portrait of India’s voting patterns since 1952

‘Election Atlas of India’, through photo collages and thematic maps, is a seminal ready reckoner on Lok Sabha elections




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The ground beneath his feet

Youth influencer Ablu Rajesh Kumar uses his prosthetic legs to re-interpret every act in life and on Independence Day, he set a world record




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Dandiya and garbha workshops mark Navrati celebrations in Visakhapatnam

The festivities include colourful decor, fusion wear and elaborate satvik food spreads




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Malayali weddings embrace traditions from across India by including functions such as ‘mehendi’, ‘haldi’ and Bollywood frills as part of the celebrations

Haldi, mehendi and sangeet have been enthusiastically borrowed by young couples to add colour, music and fun to the relatively simple Malayali wedding



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World renowned light artist Gerry Hoffstetter is in Delhi to carve stories with light at a special event in the Swiss Embassy

Acclaimed Swiss light artist, Gerry Hofstetter’s first ever light art show in India is at the Embassy of Switzerland in Delhi this evening and another one for school children on October 29




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The birdwatchers of Visakhapatnam get busy as the winter visitors arrive

With the onset of birdwatching season, the birders of Visakhapatnam are geared up to visit the biodiversity hotspots in the vicinity




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Madurai Children’s Literary Festival celebrates diversity through books and stories

The second edition of Oru Oorula happening in Madurai on November 26 and 27 in an exciting new format




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Madras Guild of Performing Arts’ debut concert in Chennai will feature festive music

The event at Women’s Christian College has choirs performing music across genres




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Narratives that matter  

In a first, Chennai hosts an event to raise awareness about refugees in India, through art, conversations and music




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Shipra Rohatgi and Sanjana Chatlani on the business of calligraphy

Shipra Rohatgi and Sanjana Chatlani have set up successful ventures that tap the potential of calligraphy



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Mumbai’s bhaat mahotsav celebrates ancient rice

A day-long rice fest or ‘bhaat mahotsav’ will showcase 300 varieties of indigenous rice and visitors get a taste of dishes made with over 24 varieties 




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Serving Telugu food with a side of innovation

At Krishna’s Kitchen, the wide variety will leave you spoilt for choice




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A study done in Coimbatore pushes the need for master health check-up

A recent study done in Coimbatore turns the spotlight on master health check up to catch life threatening health issues early on



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“I think there are many ways to reach youngsters”, says Sri Vidyadheesha Teertha Swami, of the Palimar Matha

The swamiji conducts online classes on Vedanta and delivers lectures




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Meet Tamil Nadu’s bodybuilders who dedicate their lives to maintain a ripped physique

Tamil Nadu bodybuilders move to Chennai to pursue their dreams of a ripped physique, medals, fame, and a Government job



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Meet Coimbatore’s first woman detective

From shadowing people for hundreds of kilometres to investigating in disguises, detective IS Yasmin has gone several lengths to solve cases



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'There Are Some Conversations With Hollywood'

'Hopefully, in 10 years, I will cross over.'




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The Real Star Of Lapatta Ladies

'There's a very strong feeling of sisterhood that I feel is missing in Indian households.'




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'Ratan Always Displayed His Kindness'

'When the bombing happened in the Taj Mahal hotel in 2008, that was a very sad moment, but he really took care of the people, took care of everybody and that was when you saw some of his best moments.'




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Butt of jokes at Paris Games, Aus breaker Raygun quits

Breaking was dropped from the Olympic programme for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. Gunn said she would not consider coming out of retirement if the dance-sport returned to the Games.




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George upsets World No 31 Yu Jen at Korea Masters

Kiran George dished out yet another gritty performance to upset third seed Chi Yu Jen of Chinese Taipei.




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France-Israel Nations League tie to go ahead: Minister

The interior ministry and Paris police department did not immediately reply to Reuters' requests for details of the exact plans.




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Israel rescues soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam

An eyewitness captured a video verified by Reuters showing a group of men running near Amsterdam central station, chasing and assaulting other men, as police sirens sounded.




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PKL: Patna Pirates edge past Jaipur Pink Panthers

The young duo of Ayan Lohchab (14) and Devank Dalal (11) scored 25 points between them as the Patna Pirates secured an impressive 43-41 win over the Jaipur Pink Panthers in the Pro Kabaddi League in Hyderabad on Friday.




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Mumbai hold Chennaiyin to draw in 1,000th ISL match

Mumbai City FC rode on left-back Nathan Rodrigues' strike to hold Chennaiyin FC 1-1 in a thrilling draw in the 1000th match of the Indian Super League.




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PIX: Messi's Miami stunned by Atlanta in MLS play-offs

Miami were overwhelming favourites to win it all after producing a league record 74 points in the regular season but could not keep the momentum after Matias Rojas' close-range goal in the 17th minute and Messi's score in the 65th minute.




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National shot-put player found dead

Amit Verma, a national level shot-put player, was found dead in his apartment in Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal on Sunday, an official said.




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PIX: Barcelona suffer shock defeat; Napoli hold Inter

Barcelona suffered a shock 1-0 LaLiga defeat at Real Sociedad on Sunday that ended their seven-match winning streak in all competitions.




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Watch Srikanth Kidambi Rescue His Bride

Shravya Varma, the talented niece of film-maker Ram Gopal Varma, and badminton ace Srikanth Kidambi sealed their bond in a grand wedding ceremony in Hyderabad on Saturday.




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ATP Finals: Alcaraz given Ruud awakening with defeat

Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shock 6-1, 7-5 defeat against Norway's Casper Ruud in his opening match at the ATP Finals