Auto deal cleared: CCI approves Mahindra’s Rs 555‑cr purchase of 59 % in SML Isuzu, open offer for 26 % stake next

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday approved Mahindra & Mahindra’s proposal to acquire 58.96 % of commercial‑vehicle maker SML Isuzu for Rs 555 crore, clearing the way for a wider takeover bid under Sebi rules.“The proposed combination relates to acquisition of SML Isuzu Ltd (Target) by Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd (acquirer),” CCI said…

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Federal judge slams Trump-era grant cancellations, citing racial bias and abuse of power

Washington, June 17 (IANS) A federal judge in US city of Boston ruled that the Trump’s administration’s decision to terminate funding for diversity-related research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) was illegal, accusing the administration of discriminating against minority groups. A dramatic federal courtroom scene has reignited a national reckoning over science, equity, and…

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Stranded for 3 hours: NCP leader Supriya Sule slams Air India, says ‘travellers deserve better’ | India News

NCP leader Supriya Sule (Image credit: ANI) Baramati MP and NCP leader Supriya Sule slammed Air India for delaying her flight and failing to provide proper communication or assistance to passengers.In a post on X, Sule said her Delhi–Pune Air India flight (AI 2971) was delayed by three hours. She said there was no clear…

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Karnataka high court upholds acquittal of ex-French diplomat of raping minor daughter | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: The high court has upheld a trial court’s decision to acquit a former French consulate official in Bengaluru, accused of sexually assaulting his minor daughter, citing that the survivor’s mother was responsible for tutored testimony and inconsistent evidence.The father, who served as a consul attaché, had been accused by his Indian wife of sexually…

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‘Kahaani mein twist hai, aur usmein Yuzvendra Chahal … ‘: Shikhar Dhawan’s post leaves fans guessing | Cricket News

Image of Shikhar Dhawan and Yuzvendra Chahal, posted by the former on Instagram (Image via Instagram/@shikhardofficial) Shikhar Dhawan shared a mysterious post on Instagram featuring himself and Chahal, writing “Kahaani mein twist hai… aur usmein @yuzi_chahal23 bhi hai! Wait for it.” The post immediately garnered attention from fans who began speculating about potential upcoming collaborations…

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India’s first bullet train project gets a boost! Siemens consortium bags contract for ETCS Level 2 signalling; order valued at Rs 4,100 crore

Siemens will deploy ETCS Level 2-based signalling and train control systems under the contract. (AI image) India’s first bullet train project between Ahmedabad and Mumbai is on track despite several delays. A Siemens consortium has now been awarded the contract for signalling and telecom systems on the high-speed rail corridor by National High Speed Rail…

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‘We’re here to put up a show’: Shardul Thakur fires warning before Test series vs England | Cricket News

Shardul Thakur (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Shardul Thakur believes the visiting Indian team has what it takes to win the upcoming five-match Test series against England, which begins in Leeds on Friday. Shardul was part of the Indian squad that toured England in 2021-22. India were leading 2-1 in that series before the…

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People scramble to flee Tehran; Iran’s wartime chief of staff killed – 10 key developments

The conflict between Israel and Iran continued to escalate for a fifth day pushing the region to the edge of a full-scale war. Over the night the region witnessed marked missile exchanges, drone interceptions and urgent evacuation orders.As air raid sirens blared in Israel and explosions lit up the skies over Tehran, US President Donald…

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