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LIC IPO: Govt raises Rs 20,560 crore as firm sets issue price at Rs 949_62480

Life Insurance Corporation of India shares have been priced at 949 rupees each, the state-run firm said in a prospectus filed Friday

Indus Towers hits 52-week low as stock turns ex date for interim dividend_62475

The company has fixed Tuesday, May 17, 2022, as the 'record date' for the purpose of ascertaining the eligibility of shareholders for the payment of interim dividend of Rs 11 per share.

Congressmen attend launch of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' event at US Capitol_62394

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi called on the community leaders to help elect other Indian Americans to the US Congress and other elected bodies as well

India reports 2,841 Coronavirus cases, 9 fatalities in last 24 hours_62451

The active cases comprise 0.04 per cent of the total infections, while the national Covid-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.74 per cent, the health ministry said

AU SFB shares jump 6% after MSCI includes stock in global indices_62459

Four domestic stocks added, one excluded from MSCI Standard index

G7 nations condemn Taliban's new decree enforcing hijab on Afghan women_62384

G7 called on the Taliban to lift the restrictions that it imposed on women and girls

Rupee rebounds from all-time low; rises 19 paise to 77.31 against US dollar_62453

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 77.35 against the American dollar, then gained further ground to quote at 77.31, registering a rise of 19 paise from the last close

Congress to discuss polarization, farmer issues at Chintan Shivir_62386

During the program, the Congress leaders will discuss the Centre-State relationship, the situation of the northeastern states, the Jammu and Kashmir issue, and communal polarization

SBI Q4 profit may rise over 60% YoY but NIM could contract mildly: Analysts_62055

SBI Q4 Preview: The increase in net profit would be aided by up to 19 per cent YoY/5 per cent QoQ growth in net interest income (NII) at Rs 32,100 crore

Trump slams Biden over $40 bn Ukraine aid, urges Europe to do more_62391

Trump said he was able to get European countries to pay their fair share to NATO and the Biden administration should do the same

China's uncertain wheat harvest engenders fear for global economy_62381

If the Chinese harvest is bad in the coming weeks, it could drive food prices up further, compounding hunger and poverty in the world's poorest countries

Matrimony.com surges 14% as board approves share buyback via tender offer_62449

The board has recommended a buyback of equity shares not exceeding Rs 75 crore at an indicative maximum buyback price not exceeding Rs 1,150 per equity share.

Hyundai to set up $7 bn EV plant in US during Biden's Asia visit: Report_62400

Hyundai is finalizing those plans as President Joe Biden is set to travel to South Korea next week as part of his first visit to Asia during his presidency

Tesla, Twitter shares drop on potential legal issues against Musk, coup bid_62401

Of the two, Musk's electric vehicle company has fared worse, with its stock down almost 16% so far this week to $728.

Will remain in touch with India on fighting Russian aggression: White House_62379

We continue to remain in close touch with India about our efforts to rally the world to stand up against Russian aggression: White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki

Rupee hits a fresh intra-day low, cuts losses as RBI intervenes_62361

Gold reserves increase by over 100 tonnes in two years

Russian threats push Finland towards NATO alliance, Sweden likely to follow_62380

Finland's president and prime minister announced that the Nordic country should apply right away for membership in NATO, the military defence pact founded in part to counter the Soviet Union

UNSC holds emergency meeting on Taliban crackdown on women rights_62397

The Norwegian-drafted statement would also call for a reversal of policies that restrict the rights of women and girls

Need country-specific policies to tackle Covid globally: Pak FM Bilawal_62353

The foreign minister participated in the Second Global COVID-19 Summit, co-hosted virtually by the United States, Belize, Germany, Indonesia, and Senegal, according to Foreign Office

Joe Biden cancels offshore oil lease sales in Gulf of Mexico, Alaska_62350

The lease cancellations come as gas prices have surged to a record $4.40 a gallon amid the war in Ukraine and other disruptions that have pushed prices $1.40 a gallon higher than a year ago