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Rs 1.4 lakh-crore: The cost parties are paying to woo voters in the world's biggest election
In West Bengal though, it seems candidates across the board aren't ready to give up on the traditional campaign methods just yet with parties displaying an overt preference for a mix and match of tried-and-tested mass outreach methods with those of the digital age.
India’s G20 legacy: Africa, Global South will dominate Italy’s G7 agenda
Italy's Ambassador emphasized Africa and Global South at the G7 summit. India's G20 success maintained G20's role, focusing on finance for climate change, LiFE, and inclusivity initiatives. The legacy book highlights key contributors and achievements of India's G20 presidency.
Stupendous FY24 drives market cap of 25 cos by Rs 1 lakh crore; Zomato among them
The unperturbed faith of retail investors, coupled with higher participation of both foreign investors and mutual funds led the strong performance and also drove the market capitalization.
New-age consumer brands pulling in funds, tech no bar; and other top stories this week
At the peak of the funding winter last year, an investor told me that the pace of investment deals will continue to be slow, but the nature of companies grabbing new cash will be different. The next obvious question was: what kind of companies? Consumer brands, the person said.
Mithun Sacheti joins Singularity Growth; Agilitas raises Rs 100 crore from Nexus
Mithun Sacheti, who scored a Rs 4,621-crore exit from omnichannel jewellery retailer CaratLane to Titan in August, has joined Singularity Growth as a general partner. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
Calcutta High Court allows CPI-M leader to provide relief to Joynagar victims
Major row broke out after the death of the Trinamool leader as several houses of CPI-M supporters in the adjoining villages were set ablaze and ransacked on Monday, in retaliation of the Trinamool leader’s death, people in the know said. Many CPI-M workers had become homeless following the incident.
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One person arrested in connection with Joynagar violence
One of the primary suspects has been apprehended from Nadia district on Thursday, approximately 72 hours after the alleged murder of a Trinamool leader in West Bengal's Joynagar, according to police sources. With this latest arrest, the total number of individuals detained in connection with the case has now reached four.
Violence in West Bengal's Joynagar after TMC Panchayat leader's death, houses of CPI-M supporters set ablaze
The incident in Joynagar brings back the memories of Bogtui where 10 persons were burnt alive in retaliation of Trinamool Congress leader Bhadu Sheikh's murder.
TMC comes out strongly in support of party MP Mohua Moitra, says any who question BJP-led NDA is harassed
The ruling TMC has strongly supported MP Mahua Moitra in a 'cash-for-query' controversy, claiming that those questioning the government were "harassed" by the BJP-led NDA dispensation at the Centre. The TMC party has had a hands-off approach and has even said it would await the Ethics committee's report on the issue.
CBI searches residences of Bengal minister Firhad Hakim, TMC MLA Madan Mitra
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches at the residences of senior West Bengal minister Firhad Hakim and TMC MLA Madan Mitra in Kolkata in connection with alleged irregularities in recruitments made by civic bodies in the state. Hakim, who is also the mayor of Kolkata, is a senior leader of the TMC.
India adopted unconventional approach to its G20 Presidency: EAM Jaishankar
Stating that multiple challenges confront the G20 grouping, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that India adopted an unconventional approach to its Presidency, making it much more connected with people.
Luxury travellers are demanding sustainable tourism, and hotels are stepping up
The concerns of travellers have expanded from pool and shopping to include climate change and local produce. The environment-conscious travellers are increasingly looking for a destination and stay that allow them to decrease their ecological footprint.
Knives out over Mamata Banerjee's RSS 'praise', critics say she wooed Hindutva group earlier too
The RSS, instead of commenting on her left-handed praise, pointed to Bengal's record of political violence and asked for corrective measures.
Vans Skilling & Advisory lands new funds from marquee investors
These funds will be utilised for technology upgradation as well as for expansion in the international markets.
Stocks in the news: Grasim, DLF, Mindtree, Tata Steel BSL, Kalpataru Power and Jet Airways
Meanwhile, HDFC Securities has initiated coverage on IndoStar Capital Finance.
Star chefs Himanshu Saini, Sujan Sarkar return home to treat India with their delectable master pieces
The internationally acclaimed chefs are returning home to cook modern Indian tapas.
Bridge collapse kicks off political slugfest in West Bengal
A section of a 50-year-old Majerhat bridge on the arterial Diamond Harbour Road in south Kolkata collapsed Tuesday evening.
PremjiInvest writes to Snapdeal again for sale clarity
This is the second query, in as many months, from the investment firm asking how the rights of minority shareholders will be protected.
How subsidies and more subsidies are affecting West Bengal's balance book
As chief minister, Mamata Banerjee has only added to the list of sops-and-goodies beneficiaries created by the Left Front government under Jyoti Basu.
As tech startups run into rough weather, they cast a shadow on the entire risk capital-funded ecosystem
As investors chased the next big opportunity in ecommerce, bubbles began to build. As returns failed to materialise, these ventures have buckled.
Rahul Yadav stays as Housing CEO, but SoftBank takes reins
Tension between investors and Yadav had been rising over the past few weeks as they differed over strategy, an expensive marketing campaign.
Housing.com co-founder Rahul Yadav resigns as CEO, board to meet on Tuesday
ET had reported on March 12 that investors were considering a plan to remove Yadav, who studied at IIT-Bombay along with the other co-founders.
Softbank's Nikesh Arora steps down from Housing, Snapdeal, Ola boards
He will be replaced on the Housing board by Jonathan Bullock as a representative of the largest investor in the online real estate search company.
Slow Food: Indian consumer rediscovering a taste for local ingredients, over the aspirational imported
Ever since it was kickstarted by Carlo Petrini in Rome in the mid-1980s, the Slow Food movement has been garnering steady support from different quarters.
Startups can expect more money, higher valuations and major exits in 2015
"2014 will be looked at as an inflection point, the year the world discovered the true potential of the Indian startup."
Relais & Châteaux to expand member base in India
Currently six destinations in India are a part of Relais & Châteaux network with the latest one being Samode Safari Lodge at Bandhavgarh.
3 CPIM supporters sustain bullet injuries as Trinamool Congress activists attack them near Kolkata
CPIM leadership has come down heavily on Mamata Banerjee's government after her party leader attacked Mollah.
Auto parts company Anand Group and its rare business model of JVs
Anand Group is a study in a rare business model: lots and lots of JVs. The auto parts company acquired advanced technology through its 20 tie-ups.
Narayana Murthy venture capital fund, Catamaran, and Nexus Venture invest Rs 40 crore in Bigshoebazaar
Catamaran, Murthy's $129-mn venture capital fund along with Nexus have invested Rs 40 crore in Bigshoebazaar in its second round of funding.
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