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Honasa buys majority stake in skincare co Dr Sheth's at Rs 28 cr valuation_63340

The founder of Dr Sheth's will continue to lead the business and product innovation

Found no merit in whistleblower complaints, says Aditya Birla Capital_63339

A news report on Monday said a 16-page whistleblower complaint alleging corruption, insider trading and front running at Aditya Birla MF was sent to the board of Aditya Birla Capital

Sri Lanka Opposition says it will offer conditional support to new PM_63328

As a responsible political party, Samagi Jana Balawegaya believes saving the country from the current crisis is of the utmost importance, the SJB said in a statement

Delhi's drinking water problems to worsen as Yamuna almost dries up_63322

The production capacity at Wazirabad, Chandrawal and Okhla water treatment plants has dipped further as the Yamuna has "almost dried up", compounding drinking water problems in several areas in Delhi

eMudhra sets IPO price band at Rs 243-256 per share, sale to open on May 20_63205

Digital signature certificate provider eMudhra Ltd on Monday said it has fixed a price band of Rs 243-256 a share for its Rs 413-crore Initial Public Offering (IPO).

What it's like to live through India's non-stop searing heat wave_63329

A diary from New Delhi on a recent day when the city of 19 million struggled to cope with killer temperatures

McDonald's to exit Russia after more than 30 years, will sell restaurants_63314

Company was once a symbol of flourishing American capitalism in the dying embers of the Soviet Union.

Sri Lanka to impose 9-hour curfew from 8 pm today amid raging violence_63257

Sri Lankan government will impose a curfew from 8 pm on Monday till 5 am Tuesday, local media reported on Monday.

Shanghai says lockdown to ease as Coronavirus spread slows down_63223

Most of Shanghai has stopped the spread of the coronavirus in the community and fewer than 1 million people remain under strict lockdown, authorities said Monday, as the city moves toward reopening

Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi and BJP-led govt for destroying economy_63224

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of destroying the country's economy, which was "strengthened" by the former UPA government.

US has made Pakistan a slave without invading it, says former PM Imran Khan_63225

The US has made Pakistan a slave without having to invading it, ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan claimed, asserting that the people will never accept an "imported government."

Heat waves, floods, rains sign of India's climate change battle: Experts_63232

The spectre of climate change is here to stay and even worsen, say climate scientists as searing winds blow across swathes of north India, including Delhi where temperatures have crossed 49 degrees

Top headlines: LIC to list tomorrow; Biological E slashes Corbevax prices_63302

Business Standard brings you the top headlines on Monday

Global wheat prices soar in risk to inflation as India restricts exports_63306

Benchmark futures in Chicago rose as much as 5.9% to $12.475 a bushel, the highest in two months and within about $1 of the all-time high set just after Russia's invasion

SAD leader Sukhbir Badal, farmers' union slam Centre for wheat ban export_63276

Farmers' unions in Punjab on Monday dubbed the Centre's decision of banning wheat exports as an "anti-farmer" move, saying that the Union government is not letting them reap the gains

Bitcoin back below $30,000; European regulators warn about crypto risks_63301

Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy says crypto assets could disrupt the international financial system.

Razing shops, houses of 6.3 mn people will be biggest destruction: Delhi CM_63299

Arvind Kejriwal also questioned the moral, constitutional and legal authority of the BJP-ruled civic bodies to launch such a large-scale anti-encroachment drive at the fag end of their terms

Nitish says Bihar will do caste based census after centre's 'inability'_63260

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday asserted that "it will not take long" before work began on a state-level caste-based census, which he has agreed to after inability expressed by the Centre

WEF 2022: 5 Indian start-ups among 100 to join Tech Pioneers community_63186

The selected start-ups are also invited to participate in WEF 2022 workshops and events and high-level discussions during their two years in the community

WEF Annual Meet 2022 starts May 22 in Davos; Sitharaman, 3 CMs to attend_63178

The WEF Annual Meeting 2022 will be held in Davos from May 22 to May 26 after a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19 pandemic