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Q4 results: Ola Electric, Lenskart, JK Lakshmi Cement, 145 more on May 20
Q4FY26 company results: Firms including Jubilant Foodworks, Kwality Walls India, Grasim Industries, Samvardhana Motherson International are also to release their January-March earnings today
 "Q4 results: Ola Electric, Lenskart, JK Lakshmi Cement, 145 more on May 20")
More output, fewer workers: Why are labour-heavy industries becoming leaner
Rising production, ageing workforces, and rapid automation are pushing India's industrial companies towards leaner, productivity-driven workforce structures
 "More output, fewer workers: Why are labour-heavy industries becoming leaner")
India notifies standards for petrol blends with up to 30% ethanol
The move comes as the government prepares for the next phase of its ethanol-blending programme beyond E20, after advancing the target of 20 per cent ethanol blending in petrol from 2030 to 2025-26
 "India notifies standards for petrol blends with up to 30% ethanol")
UAE landlords can now check tenants' credit scores before home rentals
New UAE tenant screening rules allow landlords to access renters' credit reports with consent through UAE PASS system
 "UAE landlords can now check tenants' credit scores before home rentals")
Aadhaar free online update extended until June: How to conduct process
UIDAI extends facility to ensure seamless KYC verification as digital identity integration continues to expand across financial services
 "Aadhaar free online update extended until June: How to conduct process")
World is more vulnerable to pandemics despite Covid-19 lessons, warns WHO
A new global preparedness report warns that future outbreaks could become more disruptive as trust declines and pandemic funding slips worldwide
 "World is more vulnerable to pandemics despite Covid-19 lessons, warns WHO")
HDFC Bank revises Regalia Gold lounge access, rewards rules: Details
HDFC Bank ties Regalia Gold lounge access to quarterly spending and revises reward points starting July 1.
 "HDFC Bank revises Regalia Gold lounge access, rewards rules: Details")
Why Indian PE funds are betting big on consumer brands and manufacturing
Consumer and manufacturing sectors are attracting strong PE interest as investors seek profitability, earnings visibility and long-term growth opportunities
 "Why Indian PE funds are betting big on consumer brands and manufacturing")
India's two largest aviation hubs cut ATF tax. How much can airlines gain?
Experts said lower ATF taxes at India's two biggest aviation hubs could improve airline operating economics and margins, though passengers may not see meaningful fare cuts immediately
 "India's two largest aviation hubs cut ATF tax. How much can airlines gain?")
Google, Blackstone launch $5 billion AI cloud company to challenge Nvidia
The new venture will allow companies to rent AI computing power using Google's custom TPU chips instead of building costly infrastructure
 "Google, Blackstone launch $5 billion AI cloud company to challenge Nvidia")
Bengal approves 7th Pay Commission: Salary rise, fitment factor explained
New government is yet to announce the fitment factor, which will determine the actual jump in revised pay levels and pensions
 "Bengal approves 7th Pay Commission: Salary rise, fitment factor explained")
Why startups are restructuring to secure Indian-controlled status
Swiggy's move to qualify as an Indian Owned and Controlled Company shows how new-age internet firms are revamping boards and ownership as quick commerce and ecommerce rules tighten under Fema rules
 "Why startups are restructuring to secure Indian-controlled status")
US-Mexico border arrests rise for third straight month under Trump
Migrant arrests at the US-Mexico border hit the highest level under Donald Trump's second term in April
 "US-Mexico border arrests rise for third straight month under Trump")
Chemists vs e-pharmacies: What is behind the nationwide May 20 strike?
Pharmacy bodies say online medicine platforms are operating under weak regulation and hurting small chemists through deep discounting and aggressive pricing
 "Chemists vs e-pharmacies: What is behind the nationwide May 20 strike?")
SC refuses to change verdict on stray dog removal from public institutions
Supreme Court said that states could not remain passive spectators as right to life with dignity included living free from threat of dog bite attacks, and called for a framework
 "SC refuses to change verdict on stray dog removal from public institutions")
ITR-1 or ITR-4? Choosing the wrong tax return form may trigger notices
ITR-1 and ITR-4 filing begins: How choosing the wrong income tax return form can trigger notices and delays
 "ITR-1 or ITR-4? Choosing the wrong tax return form may trigger notices")
'No income' MBA husband must still pay working wife maintenance: HC
Even if a wife is earning, courts can still award maintenance if her income is not enough to match marital living standards
 "'No income' MBA husband must still pay working wife maintenance: HC")
Iran announces new authority to regulate shipping, tolls through Hormuz
Iran's top security body said the newly formed Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) would regulate and administer transit operations in the Strait of Hormuz
 "Iran announces new authority to regulate shipping, tolls through Hormuz")
Explained: What is Balance of Payments and how does it affect the rupee?
As oil and gold imports raise dollar demand, terms such as BoP, current account deficit and forex reserves are back in focus. Here is why they matter for the rupee
 "Explained: What is Balance of Payments and how does it affect the rupee?")
Aadhaar-PAN mismatch on UAN? KYC documents, steps and key checks explained
Incorrect Aadhaar, PAN or bank details on EPF records may affect online claims, transfers and KYC verification process
 "Aadhaar-PAN mismatch on UAN? KYC documents, steps and key checks explained")