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Covid-19 deaths dropped by 21% last week but cases still rising: WHO_64502

The number of coronavirus deaths globally dropped by about 21per cent in the past week while cases rose in most parts of the world, according to the World Health Organization.

Ashok Leyland Q4 net profit drops 58% to Rs 158 cr; revenue jumps 22%_64503

Hinduja group flagship Ashok Leyland on Thursday reported a 58.14 per cent decline in consolidated net profit at Rs 157.85 crore in the fourth quarter ended March 2022, pulled down by higher expenses.

Dhanlaxmi Bank's Q4 net profit jumps over four-fold to Rs 23 crore_64504

Private sector lender Dhanlaxmi Bank on Thursday reported over four-fold jump in its net profit at Rs 23.42 crore in quarter ended March 2022, on fall in bad loan ratio as well as interest income

Covid: 520 new cases, one more death in Delhi; positivity rate 2.09%_64508

Delhi recorded 520 new Covid cases and one more death on Thursday while the positivity rate declined to 2.09 percent, according to data shared by the city health department here.

Despite jail term, Navjot Singh Sidhu can contest polls: Legal expert_64524

Navjot Singh Sidhu can contest future elections despite the Supreme Court sentencing him to one-year jail in a 1988 road rage case, a legal expert said citing provisions of the electoral law.

85.63% students clear K'taka SSLC exams, girls once again outperform boys_64528

As many as 85.63 per cent of the students have cleared the Karnataka SSLC (class 10) examinations, for which the results were announced on Thursday.

Hand can be weapon itself where fit person lands blow: SC in Sidhu case_64522

The hand can also be a weapon by itself where a boxer, wrestler, lands a blow, the Supreme Court said on Thursday while imposing a sentence of imprisonment on cricketer Sidhu

1988 case: Sidhu gets 1-yr jail term, says 'will submit to majesty of law'_64442

On December 27, 1988, Sidhu and one of his associates had allegedly hit one Gurnam Singh on his head, who later died

Indrani can walk out on bail after furnishing bond of Rs 2 lakh: CBI court_64500

A special CBI court in city said Indrani Mukerjea, prime accused in murder of her daughter Sheena Bora, can walk out on bail after furnishing a bond of Rs 2 lakh as it finalised her bail conditions

RBI seeks option of interoperable card-less cash withdrawal at ATMs_64525

NPCI has been advised to facilitate Unified Payments Interface integration with all banks and ATM networks, says RBI

Paradeep Phosphates IPO scrapes through on Day 3; issue subscribed 1.75x_64509

The retail investor portion of the issue was subscribed 1.37 times, HNI portion was covered 82% and institutional investor category saw three times subscription

Live: PM Modi to attend third Quad leaders' summit in Tokyo on May 24_64262

Live news updates: From Quad summit to Covid cases and Russia-Ukraine war, catch all the latest developments from across the globe live here

Punjab & Sind Bank Q4 net profit more than doubles to Rs 346 crore_64481

Punjab & Sind Bank on Thursday reported an over two-fold jump in net profit at Rs 346 crore for the quarter ended March 2022, helped by a decline in bad loans.

Dr Reddy's Lab to approach regulator for Sputnik Light as booster dose_64497

Dr Reddy's Laboratories is hoping to go to a regulator for its single-dose Sputnik Light jab as booster dose for approvals by June-end or early July, a senior official said

Top officers of Army, Navy, Air Force meet to review preparedness in East_64473

Top officers of the Air Force, Navy and Army met in Shillong to review the operational issues and enhance interoperability among the forces in the eastern region, a defence spokesperson said

CCI approves Serum Institute Life Sciences-Biocon Biologics deal_64162

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved a proposed deal involving Serum Institute Life Sciences, Covidshield Technologies and Biocon Biologics.

Investors lose over Rs 6.71 trn as markets crash over inflation worries_64507

Investors fretted over stagflation risks and Federal Reserve's more hawkish stance to rein in inflation by opting for more rate hikes

Veteran leader Sunil Jakhar joins BJP days after leaving Congress_64418

Belonging to the Jat community, Sunil, son of a Congress stalwart and a popular farmers' leader Balram Jakhar, is a three-term MLA and a former Lok Sabha member from Gurdaspur

Top headlines: SC's verdict on GST; Indonesia to lift palm oil export ban_64499

Business Standard brings you the top headlines on Thursday

Sri Lanka PM assures parliament of sufficient fuel stocks till mid-June_64461

Sri Lanka Prime Minister Wickremesinghe on Thursday assured the country's lawmakers that the island nation has been able to secure sufficient stocks of diesel and petrol which will last till mid-June.