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Mandatory CSR spending by firms can lead to low investor confidence: Study

The study affirmed that there is a positive correlation between CSR expenditure on alleviating poverty and the implied cost of equity (CoE) for the Indian companies

Over 1,700 acres of forest land in Assam cleared of encroachments: Himanta

Since the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government came to power in 2021, it has carried out a series of evictions to clear land from alleged encroachments

Why Venezuela's oil sector offers no quick payoff for US companies

Any companies that might want to invest there would need to deal with security concerns, dilapidated infrastructure, questions about the legality of the US operation to snatch Maduro

Neeraj Chopra focusing on longevity, yet to decide 2026 season start

While expectations remain sky-high for Neeraj, recent numbers underline both the challenges and optimism attached to India's most consistent track and field star.

How cocaine, corruption led to indictment of Venezuelan President Maduro

Maduro is indicted on four counts: narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, possession of machine guns and destructive devices

Why protests are growing across Iran amid rising nuclear tensions

Economic pressure, intensified in September by the return of United Nations sanctions on the country over its atomic programme, has put Iran's rial currency into a free fall

Sobha Q3 sales bookings jump 52% to ₹ 2,115 cr on better housing demand

Out of the total sales, Sobha sold properties worth ₹1,512 crore in Bengaluru and ₹349 crore in the Delhi-NCR market

Bandhan Bank loans grow 10% to ₹1.45 trn in Q3, deposits rise 11%

The bank had reported loans and advances worth ₹1,32,019 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal

D-Mart's standalone revenue from operations rises 13% to ₹17,612 cr in Q3

The company had registered ₹15,565.23 crore revenue from operations a year ago, Avenue Supermarts informed BSE in a regulatory filing on Friday

Chinese social media hails Trump's Maduro move as Taiwan template

Trump's operation against the Venezuelan strongman shot to the top of China's Weibo late Saturday, with the topic gaining some 440 million views on the X-like platform

Aid groups scramble as Israel bans over three dozen organisations in Gaza

The 37 groups represent some of the most prominent of the more than 100 independent nongovernmental organisations working in Gaza, alongside United Nations agencies

Bangladesh to ask ICC to move T20 WC games from Kolkata, Mumbai to SL

Bangladesh's sports adviser, Asif Nazrul, has voiced strong reservations about the team's safety in India, particularly following the removal of Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL squad.

India's coal import rises in Nov, set to fall as domestic supply grows

Of the total imports in November 2025, non-coking coal import stood at 14.28 MT, higher than 12.32 MT imported in November last fiscal year

Elon Musk's X to remove illegal content, permanently ban offending users

The statement from the Global Government Affairs account of X was issued hours after it said people using the platform's AI service, Grok, to create illegal content will face the consequences

Several feared dead as rocks collapse at stone quarry in Odisha's Dhenkanal

The incident took place on Saturday evening when some workers were engaged in drilling and exploration of stone from the quarry located near Gopalpur village

Musk's Starlink to offer free internet services in Venezuela through Feb 3

The announcement coincided with dramatic scenes involving deposed Dictator Nicolas Maduro following his removal by the United States

Australia vs England 5th Ashes Test, playing 11, live match time, streaming

The live streaming of the Australia vs England 5th Test in the Ashes 2025-26 will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India

Mcap of 7 most valued firms surges ₹1.23 trn, Reliance biggest winner

From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the gainers

Pandya to Gibbs: Cricketers who got five or more sixes in 50-over cricket

Pandya's knock vs Vidarbha was an unforgettable 39th over of Baroda's innings, where Pandya took complete control, launching the first five deliveries of the over into the stands.

Myanmar's military frees over 6,100 prisoners on independence anniversary

The amnesty comes as the military government proceeds with a monthlong, three-stage election process that critics say is designed to add a facade of legitimacy to the status quo