BluSmart is experiencing widespread booking issues across Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Mumbai due to its strategic shift to integrate its EV fleet with Uber's platform. This transition follows financial difficulties, including high cash burn rates and regulatory action against Gensol Engineering, linked to BluSmart's co-founder. The company has already scaled down its services significantly amid ongoing scrutiny and financial instability.
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During an ILT20 match between Gulf Giants and MI Emirates, Tom Curran was prematurely run-out, but MI Emirates withdrew their appeal in a gesture of sportsmanship. This act allowed Curran to continue batting and ultimately helped Gulf Giants secure a two-wicket victory. The incident highlighted the importance of fair play in cricket, setting a benchmark for the sport.
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Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar defended his government's efforts in women's education against criticisms in the legislative council. Citing a 53.33% female literacy rate from the 2011 census, he claimed significant improvements and dismissed opposition accusations, but was criticized for past comments on women's attire.
N Srinivasan resigned as vice-chairman and MD of India Cements after it became a subsidiary of UltraTech. His daughter and wife also stepped down from their roles. Srinivasan ended his 50-year association with the company, which faced financial issues recently and was acquired by Aditya Birla Group for Rs 3,954 crore.
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