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UGRO Capital to acquire Profectus capital in Rs 1,409 crore cash deal

18 Jun 2025 | 2:29 PM

Hyderabad, June 18 (UNI) UGRO Capital Limited, a leading DataTech NBFC focused on MSME lending, on Wednesday announced it has executed a Share Purchase Agreement with the existing shareholders of Profectus Capital Private Limited ("Profectus") to acquire 100% of the shares of Profectus.

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AFC Grassroot Day: J&K's renowned Vijay Club receives appreciation certificate from AIFF

AFC Grassroot Day: J&K's renowned Vijay Club receives appreciation certificate from AIFF

18 Jun 2025 | 2:24 PM

Jammu, June 18 (UNI) One of the oldest and most renowned football clubs of Jammu and Kashmir, Vijay Club, has been felicitated with a "Certificate of Appreciation" in recognition of its outstanding contribution to youth development and sports excellence in the region from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Grassroots Initiative.

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Meghalaya ranks sixth in HIV prevalence in India

18 Jun 2025 | 2:22 PM

Shillong, June 18 (UNI) Meghalaya is now ranked sixth among the highest HIV prevalence states in India, State Health and Family Welfare Minister, Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh said.

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Thunderstorm with lightning and gusty winds likely in Telangana in next 5 days

18 Jun 2025 | 2:22 PM

Hyderabad, June 18 (UNI) Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds with speed ranging from 30-40 kmph are likely to occur at isolated places in Telangana during the next five days, Meteorological Centre said on Wednesday.

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KSWIFT speeds up investment process, gets big response from investors

18 Jun 2025 | 2:12 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 18 (UNI) As a one-stop destination for securing all approvals to start, operate and expand businesses, the KSWIFT online portal https://kswift.kerala.gov.in/index/set up by Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) has received an overwhelming response from investors, besides ramping up the state as a top performer in Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) in the country.

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CBI, public sector banks stress more info-sharing to crack down on frauds

CBI, public sector banks stress more info-sharing to crack down on frauds

18 Jun 2025 | 2:10 PM

Kolkata, June 18 (UNI) A meeting involving the CBI and officials of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), and chief vigilance officers of public sector banks has stressed the need for more close coordination among them to crack down on banking frauds at an early stage.

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Security forces move in for Bengal's Kaliganj assembly by-election on June 19

Security forces move in for Bengal's Kaliganj assembly by-election on June 19

18 Jun 2025 | 2:06 PM

Kolkata, June 18 (UNI) Over 2,5 lakh voters are expected to exercise their voting right as the Kaliganj assembly seat by-poll is set to be held on June 19. Central armed forces with the assistance of state police have begun taking up position to ensure peaceful polling in some 309 booths in West Bengal's Nadia district, official sources said on Wednesday.

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Narayan Health achieves longest CAR T-cell remission in South India

18 Jun 2025 | 1:36 PM

Bengaluru, June 18 (UNI) In a landmark achievement in cancer care, three patients treated with Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell (CAR T-cell) therapy for relapsed follicular lymphoma at Narayana Health City, Bengaluru, have completed three years of remission, making this one of the longest-documented survivals post-CAR T therapy in South India.

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Maha mandates Hindi as third language for grades 1-5, triggers row

18 Jun 2025 | 1:33 PM

Mumbai, June 18 (UNI) The Maharashtra government has mandated Hindi as a compulsory third language for students in Classes 1 to 5 across all Marathi and English medium schools, triggering immediate backlash from Marathi language advocates who accuse the state of a "backdoor imposition."
The directive, issued on Tuesday by the School Education Department, forms part of implementing the 'State Curriculum Framework for School Education 2024' under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

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'Pardon My French' bookshelf launching on June 19

18 Jun 2025 | 1:25 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 18 (UNI) 'Pardon My French' bookshelf will be launched with a literary conversation between Lok Sabha member Dr Shashi Tharoor and Dr Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India, here on June 19.

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Vivek assumes charge as Telangana Labour and Mining Minister, vows to uplift workers and strengthen skill development

18 Jun 2025 | 1:21 PM

Hyderabad, June 18 (UNI) Vivek Venkataswamy formally assumed charge as Telangana’s Minister for Labour, Employment, Training, Factories, Mining and Geology at the State Secretariat on Wednesday.

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Axis Bank collaborates with boAt and Mastercard

18 Jun 2025 | 1:15 PM

Mumbai, June 18 (UNI) Private sector lender Axis Bank on Wednesday said that it has collaborated with boAt and Mastercard to seamlessly integrate tap & pay NFC enabled payments for its newly launched ‘Wave Fortune’, a cutting-edge smartwatch. Priced competitively at Rs 3,299 ( Rs 2,599 during special offers).

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People of Manipur resolve to protect territorial integrity

18 Jun 2025 | 12:51 PM

Imphal, June 18 (UNI) Thousands of people offered floral tributes at Kekrupat memorial complex here on Wednesday to remember 18 martyrs who gave up their lives to protect the territorial integrity of Manipur.

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Shivakumar appeals for obeying court orders on Thug life

Shivakumar appeals for obeying court orders on Thug life

18 Jun 2025 | 12:50 PM

Bengaluru, June 18 (UNI) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday made an appeal to pro‑Kannada groups and activists to abide by the Supreme Court’s ruling on the screening of Kamal Haasan’s film 'Thug Life in the state, emphasizing that no one should resort to vigilante actions.

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Three top Maoists killed in Andhra encounter

Three top Maoists killed in Andhra encounter

18 Jun 2025 | 12:48 PM

Paderu (Andhra Pradesh), June 18 (UNI) Three top-ranked Maoists, including central committee Member Gajarla Ravi alias Uday were killed in a fierce encounter with the Greyhounds personnel at Rampachodavaram village early on Wednesday.

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