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Punjab government to present paperless budget, says CM Bhagwant Mann_66591

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday said his government will present a paperless budget which will save Rs 21 lakh of the state exchequer, besides saving 34 tonne of paper.

SC to hear SFIO's plea against HC order staying probe into Sahara Group_66573

The Supreme said it would hear plea filed by Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) challenging the High Court order staying the investigation into nine companies related to the Sahara group.

Pak govt permits Imran Khan to hold protests after army's intervention_66571

The Pakistan government on Wednesday struck a deal with Khan to peacefully hold his party's "Azadi March" in Islamabad at the mediation of the army, amid clashes between police and his supporters

Govt's move to put sugar export cap of 10 mn tonne 'abundant caution': ISMA_66592

Sugar industry body ISMA on Wednesday said the government's decision to cap sugar exports at 10 million tonnes in 2021-22 marketing year ending September will not have a significant impact

Dalmia Bharat leads slide in sugar stocks, tanks 13% on export ban_66575

Sugar stocks fell sharply on Wednesday, a day after the government imposed restrictions on sugar exports from June 1 to increase availability of the commodity in domestic market and curb price rise.

Arvind SmartSpaces eyes nearly 50% real estate sales on digital platform_66590

Industry average among organised real estate currently at 30%

WEF 2022: Govt has no immediate plan to lift wheat export ban, says Goyal_66589

The world's second biggest producer of wheat banned private overseas sales of the grain on May 14 after a scorching heat wave curtailed output and domestic prices hit a record high.

IPL: Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants steal the show as CSK, MI falter_66585

Brand experts say the two new teams carry no baggage of the past; will have to be consistent with performance to figure in most-valued franchises in the future

Karnataka story different from other states, says CM Bommai at WEF_66517

With a number of Indian states lining up here at the WEF Annual Meeting to woo investors, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Bommai on Wednesday said his state is the "safest place to do business"

Provide PTI alternate site for Azadi March: Pakistan SC to authorities_66514

Pakistan's Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the authorities to provide an alternate place to the supporters of ousted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party for their "Azadi March" protest

Top headlines: Govt approves stake sale in HZL; IndiGo Q4 loss widens_66582

Business Standard brings you the top headlines on Wednesday

Davos: Zelenskyy says Ukraine won't give up land to end war with Russia_66518

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday said his country will not give up its land to end Russia's war.

Max Healthcare posts 58% jump in Q4 net at Rs 172 cr; revenue rises 12%_66525

Max Healthcare Institute on Wednesday said its profit after tax increased by 58 per cent to Rs 172 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 2022.

WEF 2022: China commits to plant and conserve 70 billion trees by 2030_66551

In the past decade, China has regrown more than 70 million hectares of forest cover

Retail inflation may settle at 5.7-6.9% in FY23 after fuel duty cuts_66549

Economists expect 40-50 bps hike in repo rate by MPC next month

DGCA warns airlines against offering passengers unserviceable seats_66110

Earlier this year, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation had conducted an audit of seats and other cabin fittings in aircraft of airlines, and found that many had broken or unserviceable seats

IPL 2022: Umran Malik will be around for a long time, says Sourav Ganguly_66519

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly while praising Umran Malik on Wednesday said if the pacer stayed fit then he would be around for a long time.

WEF 2022: Rebuilding the damaged world is a priority, say global leaders_66372

At World economic 2022 in Davos, business, political, and tech leaders are clear that deeper collaboration is essential to rebuild a world damaged by the Covid-19 pandemic and geo-political aggression

WEF 2022: Not sharing Covid vaccines widely is racism, says UN official_66542

Just 13 per cent of people in low-income countries, mostly brown and black, are vaccinated, says Winnie Byanyima

Global MF investors could sell $350-bn worth equities this year: Barclays_66547

MF investors have been net sellers of equities this month, for the first time since August 2020, though equity outflows are tiny compared to the record $1.3-trn inflows since 2020, Barclays said