Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal marked his 17th day of a hunger strike at the Khanauri border, protesting for farmer demands including an MSP guarantee law. In an open letter to PM Modi, Dallewal highlighted the government's unfulfilled promises regarding MSP and the Swaminathan Commission's recommendations, citing instances from 2011, 2014, and 2018.
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Zomato's global head of finance, Hemal Jain, resigned after six years with the company. Her departure follows a recent Rs 803 crore GST demand notice against Zomato. This marks the second senior management exit in recent months, following co-founder Akriti Chopra's resignation in September.
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Entrepreneur Aman Gupta and Kunal Bahl from Shark Tank India expressed profound grief and disbelief over the Pahalgam terror attack, which resulted in 26 fatalities. Gupta shared his sorrow on X, reflecting the collective pain felt nationwide. Bahl, a long-time admirer of Kashmir, voiced his frustration and concern over safety, halting his encouragement of tourism to the region.
India's wealthiest individuals, Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani, have recently seen their fortunes dip below $100 billion. Ambani's Reliance faces declining energy earnings and retail struggles, while Adani battles US investigations and the aftermath of fraud allegations.
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India clinched the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, defeating New Zealand by four wickets in a thrilling final in Dubai. Anand Mahindra praised the team's resilience and fighter spirit in a heartfelt social media post, highlighting their determination and grit.
Singer Vishal Dadlani challenges Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to drink water from the Maha Kumbh river, countering claims of its potability despite high levels of faecal bacteria. The dispute follows a National Green Tribunal report highlighting contamination concerns.