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Centre invites bids to set up rare earth magnet unit under ₹7,280 cr scheme
The request for proposal seeks applicants to establish integrated Sintered NdFeB Rare Earth Permanent Magnet (REPM) units with a total capacity of 6,000 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA)
 "Centre invites bids to set up rare earth magnet unit under ₹7,280 cr scheme")
HDFC Bank chief's exit baffles investors, wipes $7 bn off market value
HDFC Bank spent Thursday trying to explain why Chakraborty, a former senior bureaucrat in PM Narendra Modi's administration, left after almost five years as part-time chairman of the lender
 "HDFC Bank chief's exit baffles investors, wipes $7 bn off market value")
HDFC Bank falls 7% in 2 days; analysts flag pressure after chairman exit
Analysts believe HDFC Bank stock may be under pressure in the near term due to governance uncertainty and a leadership visibility gap.
 "HDFC Bank falls 7% in 2 days; analysts flag pressure after chairman exit")
Can periods really sync with your friends? Here's what science says
Ever noticed your period arriving at the same time as your best friend's? Doctors say what looks like menstrual syncing may actually be coincidence driven by natural cycle variations
 "Can periods really sync with your friends? Here's what science says")
Targeting shipping, endangering civilian crews unacceptable: India at IMO
India warns against attacks on commercial ships at IMO meet, calls for restraint and dialogue and raises concerns over safety of seafarers and risks to global trade routes
 "Targeting shipping, endangering civilian crews unacceptable: India at IMO")
High ultra-processed food intake raises heart risk by 67%, finds study
Researchers warn that consuming ultra-processed foods-averaging nine servings daily-may harm heart health over time, even when the overall diet appears balanced.
 "High ultra-processed food intake raises heart risk by 67%, finds study")
OpenAI to merge ChatGPT, Codex, browsing into one desktop superapp: Report
OpenAI is reportedly working on a desktop superapp that combines ChatGPT, Codex and browsing tools into one platform, as it looks to simplify workflows and reduce fragmentation
 "OpenAI to merge ChatGPT, Codex, browsing into one desktop superapp: Report")
UPSC exam odds: 0.53% success rate for millions of candidates since 1947
Exam overhauls and reservation policies have reshaped the bureaucracy's social profile
 "UPSC exam odds: 0.53% success rate for millions of candidates since 1947")
Drugmakers seek price cap as input costs surge amid West Asia conflict
Small pharma firms have flagged a steep surge in raw material and packaging costs amid global disruptions, warning of supply risks and seeking price controls
 "Drugmakers seek price cap as input costs surge amid West Asia conflict")
Dairy companies need ₹4-5/litre hike to protect margins, says ICICI Sec
ICICI Sec has 'Add' on Dodla Dairy & Hatsun Agro Products and 'Hold' on Heritage Foods. It values dairy stocks using the DCF methodology (WACC and target ranging from 10-13 per cent & 3-6 per cent
 "Dairy companies need ₹4-5/litre hike to protect margins, says ICICI Sec")
Laurus Labs jumps 4% on huge volumes; Motilal projects 30% further upside
Motilal Oswal remains positive on Laurus due to its strengthening position in gaining CDMO contracts, the addition of a growth lever in the generics space, and a steady ARV business.
 "Laurus Labs jumps 4% on huge volumes; Motilal projects 30% further upside")
Uttarakhand cabinet expansion: Five BJP MLAs sworn in as ministers
The cabinet expansion reflects an effort to strike a balance between the Garhwal and Kumaon regions, as well as to ensure representation for plains and the hill areas
 "Uttarakhand cabinet expansion: Five BJP MLAs sworn in as ministers")
LPG shortage: India pivoting towards US for supply, says S&P Global Energy
India's domestic production supplies about 41 per cent of the country's LPG demand, while the remaining volumes are imported
 "LPG shortage: India pivoting towards US for supply, says S&P Global Energy")
US announces $10 billion support for Essar Group's Minnesota steel project
The US backs Essar's Mesabi Metallics project with up to $10 billion to boost iron ore output in Minnesota, create jobs and strengthen supply chains with India and Indo-Pacific partners
 "US announces $10 billion support for Essar Group's Minnesota steel project")
AI tailwinds not enough: Analysts cautious on Indian IT after Accenture Q2
Accenture sees AI-led deal momentum, but analysts remain cautious on Indian IT stocks amid weak demand, macro risks, and uncertain growth outlook
 "AI tailwinds not enough: Analysts cautious on Indian IT after Accenture Q2")
Perplexity launches Health feature with Apple Health, Fitbit integration
Perplexity Health connects Apple Health, medical records and wearable data to generate personalised responses, with rollout starting for Pro and Max users in the US
 "Perplexity launches Health feature with Apple Health, Fitbit integration")
India to face Ireland in T20Is before high-stakes England tour in June
Ireland's director of high performance Graham West confirmed the series when he announced Paul Stirling's decision to step down as their T20I captain
 "India to face Ireland in T20Is before high-stakes England tour in June")
Sanju Samson will be one and only, not next Dhoni: Gambhir to Tharoor
In an interview with PTI, Tharoor recalled this conversation with Gambhir while also hailing Samson's heroics in India's victorious World T20 campaign recently
 "Sanju Samson will be one and only, not next Dhoni: Gambhir to Tharoor")
IPL 2026: RR skipper Parag calls Sanju irreplaceable like Rohit, Virat
Sanju, who led the Royals from 2021 to 2025, was traded to Chennai Super Kings in a pre-season move, with Ravindra Jadeja coming in as part of the deal
Who led and departed: Tracking key banking exits and leadership trends
HDFC Bank chairman Atanu Chakraborty quits citing ethical concerns, as spotlight turns on governance and trend of former bureaucrats leading private sector banks