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Karnataka, Finland’s Tampere region sign pact to create Creative Corridor for AVGC, immersive tech
The agreement was signed under the Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) initiative of the Department of Electronics, IT and Biotechnology through the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS). The proposed corridor will seek to strengthen cross-border partnerships, innovation and business opportunities between the two ecosystems.
Assam govt forms panel to frame rules for implementation of Uniform Civil Code
The Assam government has created an eight-member committee to develop rules for the Uniform Civil Code Bill. This bill aims to provide a common legal framework for various personal matters across religions. It prohibits polygamy and mandates the registration of live-in relationships while exempting Scheduled Tribes in Assam. The committee is expected to submit its draft rules within one month. The bill has already received approval from the Assam assembly.
Noel, Chandra secret truce talks reach no conclusion
Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran and Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata held talks aimed at easing tensions over key governance issues, including a possible Tata Sons listing, the Shapoorji Pallonji Group’s stake and Chandrasekaran’s reappointment, but the meeting ended without a resolution. The dispute deepened the next day when Noel Tata challenged decisions taken at the September 17 Tata Sons board meeting and sought records related to the approval of Chandrasekaran’s new term.
Jio’s $3.2 billion IPO tests Ambani appeal with young Indians
Reliance Industries Ltd. is gearing up to introduce Jio Platforms Ltd., anticipated to be the largest IPO in India. Slated for October 21, 2023, the IPO aims to attract around $3.2 billion. With shifting investor perspectives, particularly among the younger demographic who favor immediate profits over long-term investments, Jio's valuation is being closely examined alongside rivals like Bharti Airtel.
Stocks in news: Tata Steel, KPI Green Energy, NLC India, Poonawalla Fincorp and Cummins India
Indian equity benchmarks faced a decline as both the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex hit six-month lows. The Nifty 50 saw a drop of 64.05 points, or 0.28%, closing at 22,716.20. Notably, Tata Steel announced a favorable tax order and made significant investments in its subsidiary. Other companies including Poonawalla Fincorp and Cummins India reported various corporate developments affecting their market positions.
Who is Ritesh Pal? He won India’s Best Dancer Season 5, took home Rs 15 lakh. Reveals what he will do with prize money
Ritesh Pal, a 19-year-old from Raipur, has been crowned the winner of India’s Best Dancer Season 5. He won alongside choreographer Pratik Utekar and took home Rs 15 lakh in prize money. After winning, he expressed gratitude to everyone. Read on to know more about him.
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Delhi Police deny assault claims during 'Chalo Sansad' protest
Delhi Police denied claims of assaulting protesters and Geetanjali Agmo. The police stated that allegations of injuries were untrue and misleading. Thousands of demonstrators marched towards Parliament on Monday. Police used tear gas and lathi charges to stop the march. The protest was initially about exam irregularities and paper leaks.

When Dhurandhar star Akshaye Khanna’s father Vinod Khanna’s second wife broke silence on their equation: ‘I did not try…’
Akshaye Khanna's role in Dhurandhar is a hit. This success brings attention to his family. His stepmother, Kavita Khanna, shared insights. She spoke about her relationship with Vinod Khanna's sons. She maintained respectful boundaries. The film Dhurandhar is performing exceptionally well at the box office. It has crossed significant collection milestones.

BJP releases fourth list of candidates for Odisha Assembly elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday released its fourth list of candidates for the Odisha Assembly elections. On the eight-member list are Murali Manohar Sharma, Arindam Roy and Dr Fakir Mohan Naik, among others. The latest list from the saffron party features two SC candidates and one ST candidate.

34 years of ‘Gitanjali’: Leading lady Girija Shettar reminisces on Ratnam’s terminally ill girl-woman, says people found her ‘liberating’
The success of 'Geethanjali' led to another seminal film for Shettar, this time in Malayalam and with Mohanlal - director Priyadarshan's 'Vandanam'.

Land-for-job scam case: Sanction to prosecute Lalu Prasad obtained, CBI tells Delhi court
The CBI had on July 3 filed a charge sheet against the 75-year-old RJD chief Lalu Prasad and his other family members. He is out on bail in this case as well as in fodder scam cases. It was the second charge sheet filed by the CBI in the case but the first in which Tejashwi Yadav has been named as an accused. Special Judge Geetanjali Goel granted the CBI time after the central probe agency made a prayer to that effect.

IRCTC scam: Delhi court refuses to cancel bail of Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav
The CBI had claimed that at a recent press conference, Yadav had attempted to subvert the process of law and thwart the entire investigation as well as the consequent trial, and "blatantly abused the liberty granted to him."

Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav asked to appear before court in IRCTC scam case
Granting time to Yadav's counsel to file response, Special Judge (CBI) Geetanjali Goel directed personal appearance of the RJD leader on October 18. Earlier on September 17, the court had issued a notice to Yadav on the application moved by the probe agency and sought his reply.

View: Authors have to tread a fine line between being reflective and responsive
"If she can't have the time to sign it, why should I spare the time to read it?" the journalist said to me, only half rhetorically. Her logic was unassailable. Truly, we are pressed for time these days and a 700-page tome (translated from the Hindi original titled Ret Samadhi) requires quite a lot of investment, not only of time but also of interest. Surely that should mean authors too invest some time and energy on their potential readers?

Booker Prize winner Geetanjali Shree credited her English translator: Here's why they deserve all the praise
Translating literature isn't a mere technical exercise, subbing one word for another.

Delhi Health Minister Satyender Jain sent to ED's custody till June 9 in money laundering case
Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain was produced before Special CBI Court Judge Geetanjali Goel in the ED's case, in which he was arrested on Monday evening. The ED had attached the properties of Jain's relatives' worth Rs 4.81 crore in April this year.

Booker Prize for Geetanjali Shree's 'Tomb of Sand' opens new opportunities for Hindi writers
'Tomb of Sand' is the first Hindi-to-English' translation book to receive the coveted recognition.

'Tomb of Sand' writes history - Geetanjali Shree’s translation is 1st Hindi novel in Booker prize longlist
The novel was originally published as ‘Ret Samadhi’.

Geetanjali Sethi of L&L Partners joins LegalPay to head its legal, risk and compliance vertical
“I wanted to utilize my experience of more than a decade into dispute resolution and corporate law and LegalPay is undoubtedly the right place. The concept of third-party litigation funding being promoted by this company is indeed quite novel and has immense potential for growth in the business world,” said Sethi.

Table for two: Vikram Kirloskar puts on chef's cap, cooks for wife Geetanjali to celebrate anniversary at home
Geetanjali Kirloskar said the couple created an ‘out of home’ experience inside their home.

When Vinod Khanna became a monk without selling his Ferrari!
Vinod Khanna was also among the first crop of actors to endorse a brand, veteran film journalist Dilip Thakur said, recalling the response his Cinthol advertisement received.

Kirloskar Group sells stake in Sakra Hospital
The joint venture was set up with an investment of about Rs 200 crore. The plan was to create 20,000 hospital beds in India.

Former Goldman Sachs Director Rajat Gupta seeks re-hearing of insider trading conviction
Gupta has petitioned that a three-judge panel, which upheld his conviction on insider trading charges, should reconsider its decision and the court rehear the case.
Buy Geetanjali Gems Ltd with target price of Rs 610: Ashwani Gujral
Buy Geetanjali Gems Ltd at a stop of Rs 578.

Rajat Gupta was 'very upset, stressed' over $ 10 million loss: Daughter
The eldest daughter of Rajat Gupta, facing trail for insider trading, told the jury that her father was "very upset, frustrated" about his $ 10 mn loss.
Gitanjali Gems notices upside momentum of 155 to 158: Sandeep Wagle
In an exclusive interview with ET Now, Sandeep Wagle, Founder & MD, APTART Technical Advisory Services, talked about Gitanjali Gems.
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Geetanjali Trading pledges 12.43% stake in Asian Paints
Geetanjali Trading & Investments has reduced its pledged percentage to 12.43 per cent in the paint company.
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