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One killed, trains torched as Agnipath protests spread across India
At least 200 trains were affected, 35 cancelled and 13 short-terminated, railway officials said
 "One killed, trains torched as Agnipath protests spread across India")
Textile exporters bat for fine tuning of RoSCTL scheme to retain edge
The discount on tradeable scrips has gone up from 3% to about 20%, benefitting importers who are taking undue advantage at the cost of exporters, says industry
 "Textile exporters bat for fine tuning of RoSCTL scheme to retain edge")
Why Reliance opted out of TV rights in battle for IPL media rights
Viacom18 paid 238 billion rupees ($3.1 billion) for the rights to stream the IPL tournament, one of the world's most-watched sporting events, almost on par with what Disney shelled out
 "Why Reliance opted out of TV rights in battle for IPL media rights")
Army to start formal recruitment process under Agnipath scheme in two days
The officials said the Army has set its target of starting the training of new recruits under the Agnipath scheme by December
 "Army to start formal recruitment process under Agnipath scheme in two days")
Top headlines: One dies in Agnipath protests, RBI defends policy pace
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PSA-Sical gets apex court relief in Royalty dispute with VOC Port
Supreme Court orders shipping ministry and Chidambaranar Port Trust to maintain status quo, restrains port authorities from taking any action against the firm
 "PSA-Sical gets apex court relief in Royalty dispute with VOC Port")
Top headlines: One dies in Agnipath protests, RBI defends policy pace
Business Standard brings you the top headlines this hour
 "Top headlines: One dies in Agnipath protests, RBI defends policy pace")
Net direct tax mop-up rises 45% to over Rs 3.39 trillion till mid-Jun
According to the IT Dept, reports, net direct tax was reported to have crossed 45% till mid-Jun. The CBDT has claimed that this is signficant increase compared to the preceding year.
 "Net direct tax mop-up rises 45% to over Rs 3.39 trillion till mid-Jun")
Input cost hike, freight rates drag chemical MSMEs in Gujarat to 50% output
Of the 11,000-odd units in the state, which account for nearly 40 per cent of India's chemical output, almost a third have turned sick
 "Input cost hike, freight rates drag chemical MSMEs in Gujarat to 50% output")
Elon Musk's SpaceX fires at least five for letter criticising him: Report
SpaceX is reported to have around five employees who have sent out a letter against CEO Elon Musk on grounds of making other staffs feel 'bullied'.
 "Elon Musk's SpaceX fires at least five for letter criticising him: Report")
RBI not behind curve, focus on inflation target could have been risky: Das
I feel that we are very much in line with the requirements of our time, the RBI has acted proactively: Shaktikanta Das
 "RBI not behind curve, focus on inflation target could have been risky: Das")
IPL: An unsustainable media bubble
The price of IPL, points more strongly than ever, to the fact that content costs are skyrocketing while advertising and subscription revenues have simply not kept pace
Sensex ends volatile day 135 pts lower, Nifty below 15,300; Titan drops 6%
CLOSING BELL: Bajaj twins, Coal India, JSW Steel, Apollo Hospitals, ITC, ICICI Bank, RIL, and HDFC Bank were the top Nifty gainers, rising between 0.8 per cent and 3 per cent
 "Sensex ends volatile day 135 pts lower, Nifty below 15,300; Titan drops 6%")
Here is how Delhi residents can continue to receive electricity subsidy
The electricity bills from next month will probably have a form with "yes" or "no" option to opt for subsidy
 "Here is how Delhi residents can continue to receive electricity subsidy")
Thailand aims to woo tourists, scraps pre-travel registration for visitors
The country's main Covid-19 task force approved the proposal to scrap the so-called Thailand Pass requirement for overseas tourists, Tourism Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn told reporters Friday
 "Thailand aims to woo tourists, scraps pre-travel registration for visitors")
Airline staff shortages threaten to ruin millions of summer holidays
From Sydney, where passengers are waiting for hours to check in, to chaotic scenes in India and Europe, the aviation industry doesn't have nearly enough people to run operations smoothly
 "Airline staff shortages threaten to ruin millions of summer holidays")
Godrej group, IIT-M alumni start-up Tvasta start 3D construction printing
3D construction printing tech will be used to develop various sustainable infra projects, housing solutions, disaster relief structures, national defence related applications
 "Godrej group, IIT-M alumni start-up Tvasta start 3D construction printing")
India to import 47,000 tonnes of urea from the US; more likely in future
The US is not a major urea exporting country, and govt data shows that Indian imports from Washington in 2019-20 were only 1.47 tonnes
 "India to import 47,000 tonnes of urea from the US; more likely in future")
TN to gain Rs 4,000 cr by repurposing old coal units for clean energy
Four coal plants are approaching or have crossed the 25-year mark after which they have to mandatorily be retired. They have high per-unit running costs and depend on lengthy coal supply chains
 "TN to gain Rs 4,000 cr by repurposing old coal units for clean energy")
Protests against Agnipath rage on; mobs attack Bihar Deputy CM's house
On Friday, protests against the Agnipath scheme intensified as mobs set trains on fire, disrupting railway services across states
 "Protests against Agnipath rage on; mobs attack Bihar Deputy CM's house")