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Hindustan Copper Q1 results: Net profit doubles to Rs 113.40 crore
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Hindustan Copper Q1 results: Net profit doubles to Rs 113.40 crore

State-owned Hindustan Copper Ltd on Monday reported a two-fold rise in consolidated net inflation to Rs 113.40 crore for the quarter ending June 30, 2024.The company had posted a net profit of Rs 47.28 crore in the year-ago period, Hindustan Copper said in a filing to BSE.The company's consolidated income during the April-June period rose to Rs 500.44 crore from Rs 384.73 crore in the year-ago period, the filing said.Hindustan Copper Ltd had earlier said its capex target for the current financial year is likely to exceed Rs 350 crore.The company is continuing to invest in its ongoing mine expansion plan.Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Mines. The company has facilities for the production and marketing of copper concentrate, copper catho...
Banaras Hindu University has launched its mobile app Namaste BHU for students
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Banaras Hindu University has launched its mobile app Namaste BHU for students

Banaras Hindu University has launched its mobile app Namaste BHU. Through this, they plan to strengthen digital connections within the university and ease access to services and information for students and faculty, enhancing the overall campus experience.The app is available to download on Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Users can create an account on the app using their registered mobile number with the University (BHU) and start using it.Services include a university directory with information on faculties, departments and programs offered, names, designations, emails and phone numbers of key officials, faculty and staff. Additionally, the application will allow users to find what they want among books, magazines and various e-resources and save time and effort, the press releas...
Sanjay Dutt state he’s open to ‘romance’ in films, wants to do ‘Ek more Saajan’: ‘It was a good film with good songs’
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Sanjay Dutt state he’s open to ‘romance’ in films, wants to do ‘Ek more Saajan’: ‘It was a good film with good songs’

Sanjay Dutt has played some very serious roles in recent times. However, the actor says he now wants to do romantic films and is open to doing a film like the 1991 blockbuster Saajan, which also starred Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit. Sanjay expressed his desire to do a romantic film at the launch of Double iSmart's song "Big Bull" in Mumbai.Sanjay said, "If a good film comes, I will do romance." My generation worked extensively so we are massive heroes. I did Saajan once. It was a good film with good songs. I can make another Saajan. Sanjay played the character of Sagar, a disabled man, in the film Saajan directed by Lawrence D'Souza. In the film, his character sacrifices his love for his brother, played by Salman. Madhuri played the lead role in the film.Saajan is one of the rare romanti...
Assam Chief Minister concern over Bangladesh violence, warns government
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Assam Chief Minister concern over Bangladesh violence, warns government

As Bangladesh is grappling with tough situation since protest have erupt in the country. Amidst the violence, Sheikh Hasina who was the current Prime Minister of Bangladesh had resigned from the post and left the nation. On Bangladesh unrest, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has expressed a deep concern for northeast region as the neighbouring country once acted as a safe haven for the terrorist organisations active in the northeastern region of India. Assam Chief Minister said, "We have seen in the past that Bangladesh acted as a safe haven for many terror outfits that are operative in Assam and other states of the northeast. The situation changed during the tenure of the Sheikh Hasina government in the neighbouring country for the last 15 years. As Bangladesh has been goin...
Fusion Microfinance shares trading 20% drop IPO price after Q1 loss, high NPAs
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Fusion Microfinance shares trading 20% drop IPO price after Q1 loss, high NPAs

Shares of Fusion Microfinance fell 20% to the lower circuit and hit a 52-week low of ₹346.4 on the NSE on Wednesday, August 7, after the company reported a net loss and poor asset quality in the first quarter of the current financial year.With today's fall, the stock has slipped below its initial public offering (IPO) price of ₹368 per share.Fusion Microfinance reported a net loss of ₹35.62 crore in Q1FY25, compared to a profit of ₹120.46 crore in the same quarter last fiscal. Sequentially, the company also posted a net profit of ₹132.69 crore in Q4FY24.The company reported poor asset quality in Q1FY25 as its gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio increased by 7,063 basis points (bps) to 5.46% from 3.2% in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year. Sequentially, the micro...
Jamia Millia Islamia start up admissions for skill-based short-term courses
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Jamia Millia Islamia start up admissions for skill-based short-term courses

JMI Short-Term Courses 2024: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has announced the launch of admissions for a series of skill-based short-term courses through its Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE). These courses will provide participants with practical skills and knowledge in various high-demand sectors, enhancing their employability and professional capabilities.The registration process for these courses is now open and will continue till August 18. Candidates are encouraged to apply by the closing date to secure their place.Skill-based short-term courses offered at JMI include Digital Marketing Basics, Performance Marketing, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Ethical Hacking, Cyber ​​Security, Audio and Video Editing, Sewing and Embroidery (Basic and Advan...
Fresh clash erupts at Karbi Anglong district over land encroachment
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Fresh clash erupts at Karbi Anglong district over land encroachment

Chaotic situation erupts in Assam's Karbi Anglong district over demanding the removal of illegal settlers from Professional and Village Grazing Reserves (PGR and VGR) deviated from their permitted route. As the issue of land encroachment is currently pending in the Highcourt. This is the second incident in recent times, previous clash erupted in the month of February. According to the sources, the violent protest in the region has injured 44 people including 9 police personnel. Another four individuals have been arrested by the police in connection with the clash.
Tata Power Q1 net profit upsurge 4% to Rs 1,188 crore
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Tata Power Q1 net profit upsurge 4% to Rs 1,188 crore

Tata Power reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 1,188.63 crore in the first quarter of financial year 2024-25, up four percent from the previous year.The company had earned a net profit of Rs 1,140.97 crore in the same period last year. Sequentially, net profit increased 13 percent from Rs 1,045.59 crore reported in the March quarter.Revenue from operations inflation 13.6 percent to Rs 17,293.62 crore in the quarter, from Rs 15,213.29 crore in the same period last year.According to the average estimate of five brokerage firms, Tata Power was expected to report 14.7 percent year-on-year growth in revenue at Rs 17,457 crore in Q1FY25. On the other hand, net profit in Q1FY24 was required, to be Rs 1,004 crore as against Rs 927.34 crore.
Assam CM consent is mandatory between Hindus & Muslim land transaction
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Assam CM consent is mandatory between Hindus & Muslim land transaction

Assam State Government is planning to bring new laws within the territory. On 'lovd jihad' new rule will be imposed soon. He said, "We spoke about ‘love jihad’ during the elections. Soon, we will bring a law which will award life imprisonment in such cases." Other than this, the state government has prioritized the indigenous people, i.e. to get a state government job is Assam the mandatory criteria will be an Assamese born person. Under Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma this new policy will also be introduced in the 'one lakh government jobs'. Further, between Hindus and Muslim land transaction, consent of Assam Chief Minister will be mandatory before going ahead, the CM said.
DU announcement academic calendar for first year students; Classes from 29th August
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DU announcement academic calendar for first year students; Classes from 29th August

DU 2024: Delhi University has released the academic calendar for first year undergraduate students for the 2024-2025 academic session. Semester 1 classes will begin on Thursday, August 29. DU will conduct a theory examination for these students from January 6 and after conducting the semester examination, the students will be given winter vacation.Candidates can check the complete academic schedule on the official website – admission.uod.ac.in. Winter vacation will last for two days till 25-26 January.DU students will start their second semester from Monday, January 27 and will take a one-week mid-semester break from March 9 to March 16.The final session theory examination for second semester students will be conducted from June 7. After completion of their first year, students will be pr...