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Sri Lotus Developers raises ₹237 crore worth shares via anchor book
Mint
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July 29, 2025
Sri Lotus Developers and Realty Limited has raised ₹237 crore from anchor investors ahead of its initial public offering (IPO). The company informed the exchanges today that it allocated 15,799,999 equity shares at ₹150 per share on Tuesday, July...
ICJ’s climate litigation verdict and what it means for states, By Ruth Soronnadi & Tobi Oluwatola
Premium Times
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August 1, 2025
The ICJ’s advisory opinion has, in essence, called a new tune for the global climate dance, a stark departure from the hesitant diplomatic shuffle we’ve witnessed for years. No longer can states comfortably sit on the sidelines, content with the...
China accuses US of 'using' Microsoft 'bug' to spy on Chinese Military
The Times of India
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Microsoft is again caught in China vs US cyber battle. This time China has accused America of using Microsoft bug to spy on the Chinese Military. According to a report in Bloomberg, China has accused the US of exploiting a flaw in Microsoft Corp’s...
Trump Announces New Global Tariff Rates—As He Pushes Back Start Date Again
Forbes
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Topline President Donald Trump’s so-called reciprocal tariffs on nearly all key U.S. trading partners will go into effect on August 7—a week later than his self-imposed deadline of August 1—as he signed an executive order on Thursday night setting...
India-UK FTA A Historic 'Win-Win Deal', Secures 99 Per Cent Duty Free Access, Says Piyush Goyal
ABP Live
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July 26, 2025
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday hailed the recently signed India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) as a landmark achievement, describing it as the country’s “biggest and most comprehensive” trade pact to date. Speaking at a...
Plans for regional university advance, but doubts persist
University World News
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SOUTHERN AFRICA Plans for a regional university hosted by Eswatini that were first mooted nearly 10 years ago have moved forward at last, but local student leaders are among those who question its feasibility. The Southern African Development...
China Accuses US of Cyberattacks Using Microsoft Email Server Flaws
The Impressive Times
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August 1, 2025
Beijing | August 1, 2025 — Tensions between China and the United States have escalated once again as Beijing formally accused Washington of launching cyberattacks on Chinese military-linked firms by exploiting flaws in Microsoft’s email server...
China Says US Exploited Old Microsoft Flaw to Wage Cyberattacks
Yahoo Finance
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(Bloomberg) -- China accused the US of exploiting a flaw in Microsoft Corp.’s email servers to steal military data and launch cyberattacks on its defense sector. Most Read from Bloomberg The Cyber Security Association of China said in a statement...
Trump’s tariffs: full list of rates
Drapers
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August 1, 2025
US President Donald Trump announced a raft of new tariffs hours before his initial deadline (1 August). The new rates are now due to take effect on 7 August. China was excluded from the latest tariff announcement as discussions continue, with the...
Diageo ‘to carry out review of East African Breweries’
Just Drinks
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July 29, 2025
Multinational beverage firm Diageo has reportedly selected the Bank of America and Goldman Sachs to carry out a strategic review of East African Breweries (EABL). The distiller, which holds a majority stake in EABL is said to be looking to move to...
Indiqube Spaces opens today at ₹225-237 per band
The Hindu Business Line
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July 23, 2025
IndiQube Spaces, a Bengaluru-based managed workplace solutions provider, is launching a ₹700-crore IPO with a price band of ₹225-237 per share, opening for subscription from July 23 to July 25. The ₹700-crore IPO of the Bengaluru-based Indiqube...
Sri Lotus Developers and Realty raises ₹237 crore from anchor investors
ETRealty.com
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July 29, 2025
NEW DELHI: Sri Lotus Developers and Realty has garnered ₹237 crore from anchor investors ahead of its initial public offering that opens for public subscription on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. The company informed the bourses that it allocated 15,...
World Court climate opinion turns up the legal heat on governments
The Straits Times
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July 29, 2025
THE HAGUE - A landmark opinion delivered by the United Nations' highest court last week that governments must protect the climate is already being cited in courtrooms, as lawyers say it strengthens the legal arguments in suits against countries...
The Arabian Sea is calling, and this time for rare earths
Mint
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August 1, 2025
The application for exploration rights to a 10,000 sq. km area, to be submitted to the International Seabed Authority (ISA), aims to reduce dependence on global supply chains dominated by China. It would also mark an expansion of India’s deep-sea...
India expansion: Akoya Hotel & Spa partners with Global Destinations
ETTravelWorld.com
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July 29, 2025
Akoya Hotel & Spa, a luxury five-star resort in Reunion Island, has announced the appointment of Global Destinations as its sales and marketing representative for the Indian market. The partnership marks a strategic expansion for the Indian Ocean...
Top stocks in news: Adani Enterprises, BEL, Sun Pharma, L&T, Cyient, REC, GR Infra, IEX
Business Today
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July 25, 2025
Indian benchmark indices settled sharply lower on Thursday amid weekly F&O expiry, despite the positive global cues including optimism of India-UK free trade deal. BSE Sensex cracked 542.47 points, or 0.66 per cent, to settle at 82,184.17, while...
Proton International established to handle export markets – 6,000-unit target for 2025, 12,000 for 2026
Paultan
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July 29, 2025
Proton Holdings (Proton) has formed a new wholly owned subsidiary called Proton International Corporation (PICSB), which will be in charge of the carmaker’s overseas expansion, with the objective of providing more flexibility when dealing with...
Nuvama Private: Structuring Wealth for a Global, Evolving India
Hubbis
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As Indian wealth becomes increasingly global and intergenerational, the demand for sophisticated structuring has reached new levels. Shweta Shah, Head of Wealth Structuring & Estate Planning at Nuvama Private, has had a front-row seat to these...
Trump Order Pushes Tariffs Start Date To August 7—Here Are The Rates Set For 67 Countries And EU
Forbes
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Topline President Donald Trump’s so-called reciprocal tariffs on nearly all key U.S. trading partners will go into effect on August 7—a week later than his self-imposed deadline of August 1—as the president signed an executive order on Thursday...
Varatharaja Perumal: First, last and only North-Eastern Chief Minister
Daily FT
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Varatharaja Perumal The provincial councils scheme, implemented since 1988, has seen a number of chief ministers being elected by the various provincial councils over the years. Although the norm has been for each province to have a single chief...