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Power projects with ₹1 lakh crore investment underway in Arunachal Pradesh: CM Pema Khandu
- Arunachal Pradesh's Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced that power projects with an investment of over ₹1 lakh crore are underway in the state.
- The projects include allocations to North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd, Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd, and the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation, totaling 18000 MW of hydro-power.
- Previously allotted to private sector developers, these projects were taken over by central hydro PSUs due to inactivity, with agreements signed basin-wise.
- Arunachal Pradesh has immense hydro power potential, with ongoing projects like the Lower Subansiri and the proposed Dibang multipurpose hydroelectric project, aiming for significant power generation.
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The Ultimate Guide to Downloading Excel: A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Approach
- Excel is a crucial tool for managing data, creating spreadsheets, and performing calculations effectively.
- Different ways to access Excel include subscribing to Microsoft Office 365, standalone purchase, free web version, or through institutional licenses.
- After choosing the right version, you can download Excel on Windows or Mac based on your selection.
- Excel offers robust features like formulas, charts, pivot tables, collaboration options, and pre-made templates to enhance data analysis and workflow efficiency.
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H-MEDIA: The Ultimate Connector for Entrepreneurs & Investors
- H-MEDIA is a media network focused on connecting entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts to address common challenges in business development.
- The platform amplifies visibility through content, interviews, case studies, and networking tools to help businesses showcase themselves effectively and access hidden opportunities.
- H-MEDIA offers solutions to common struggles such as finding suppliers, building a team, seeking mentorship, scaling, and planning exits or expansions.
- Entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts can benefit from H-MEDIA by gaining access to opportunities, accelerating growth, and monetizing information, knowledge, and influence.
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AI Plane Crash: US Golden Chassis Helped AAIB Download Raw Data From Black Box
- A Golden Chassis from the United States assisted in downloading 49 hours of flight data from one of the black boxes of Air India's Boeing 787-8 aircraft that crashed on June 12.
- The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) sourced the necessary equipment from the US National Transport Safety Board to retrieve data from the damaged flight recorders.
- The Crash Protection Module (CPM) was successfully retrieved from the forward Enhanced Airborne Flight Recorder and contained crucial data including the event flight.
- Experienced specialists have been appointed to assist in the investigation of the crash, which claimed 260 lives, involving pilots, engineers, aviation medicine experts, psychologists, and flight recorder specialists.
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Can EPF Make You A Crorepati? Realistic Returns Over 25 Years
- EPF savings can realistically grow into a Rs 1 crore to Rs 2 crore corpus over 25 years with steady contributions and salary growth.
- EPF scheme involves contributions from both employees and employers, with 12% of the employee's salary deducted monthly towards EPF.
- Realistic scenarios suggest that with compounding and disciplined savings, EPF can yield a significant retirement corpus exceeding Rs 1 crore or even touching Rs 2 crore over time.
- EPF, with its mandatory contributions, tax benefits, and guaranteed interest, serves as a strong foundation for retirement planning, emphasizing long-term consistency over high-risk investments.
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Girls Just Wanna Have Funds: Why Gendered Money Mindsets Need To Go
- Girls often lack financial knowledge and depend on others for long-term wealth decisions.
- Social conditioning leads women to defer financial decisions, impacting their financial independence.
- Despite some statistics showing female participation in investments, many women lack financial autonomy.
- Women are not risk-averse but rather risk-aware, seeking to understand and grow wealth.
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Meta Locks in Voice AI: Completing the Vertical Stack with PlayAI
- Meta Platforms Inc. has acquired PlayAI, a voice AI startup, to enhance its AI capabilities.
- The acquisition brings critical voice technology like voice cloning, real-time voice processing, and AI voice agents to Meta.
- Meta's acquisition of PlayAI fits into its strategy to build a comprehensive AI stack, focusing on voice technology for future interactions.
- The move by Meta indicates its commitment to staying competitive in the conversational AI space against other tech giants.
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Studies Misused To Justify SO2 Rollback, Independent Report Warned Ahead Of Government Exemption
- An independent report warned against misuse of studies to justify SO2 rollback.
- Key scientific studies were misused to exempt coal-fired power plants from compliance.
- Studies highlighted contradictions, risking public health by delaying emission control measures.
- Government extends SO2 compliance deadline citing studies, economic concerns, and COVID-related delays.
- Analysis stresses the importance of mandatory FGD installation across all power plants in India.
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India’s first dengue vaccine: ICMR says phase-3 clinical trial enrolment to be completed by October
- India is conducting phase-3 clinical trials for its first dengue vaccine with 8,000 participants receiving either the vaccine or a placebo across various centers.
- The trial is sponsored by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Panacea Biotec, with the results of the phase-1/2 trial showing no safety concerns for the one-shot vaccine.
- The phase-3 trial, aiming to evaluate the vaccine's efficacy and safety, began in August last year and involves a multi-centre, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled approach.
- Dengue is a significant public health issue in India, with the global incidence of the disease on the rise. Approximately 75-80% of dengue infections in India are asymptomatic, and the disease poses a higher risk for children and can lead to severe conditions in adults.
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SpaceX’s $2 Billion Strategic Investment in xAI: A Deep Dive Analysis
- SpaceX to invest $2 billion in Musk's AI startup xAI, an almost half of $5 billion equity raise.
- Landmark investment strengthens Musk's business empire, creates synergies across companies, boosts financials.
- Investment details: SpaceX's 40% share, $2 billion from SpaceX, part of $5 billion round.
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Lodha Developers Aims Rs 1,500 Crore Rental Income In FY31: MD Abhishek Lodha
- Lodha Developers is aiming for a six-fold jump in annual rental income by 2030-31 to reach Rs 1,500 crore, covering almost the entire interest and salary costs of the company.
- The company is expanding its commercial real estate business by constructing office complexes, retail projects, and industrial and warehousing parks, as well as venturing into facilities management.
- The current commercial portfolio of Lodha Developers spans 8.4 million square feet, with plans to increase commercial portfolio size to achieve the targeted annuity income of Rs 1,500 crore by FY31.
- The company's net profit increased to Rs 2,764.3 crore in 2024-25 from Rs 1,549.1 crore in the previous year, with total income growing to Rs 14,169.8 crore in the last fiscal year.
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The Sunday Business of AI Weekly Round-Up
- xAI launched Grok 4 and SuperGrok Heavy with a $300/month subscription.
- Google acquires Windsurf talent, causing OpenAI's failed $3 billion deal.
- AI talent wars intensify, subscription pricing escalates, and platform integration races.
- AI industry matures into strategic competition over talent, distribution, and platform integration.
- Grok 4's benchmark performance and Windsurf acquisition aftermath shape industry landscape.
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NLC India In Advanced Talks With Russian Firm For Sourcing Lithium
- NLC India is in advanced talks with a Russian government-owned company to source lithium from a mine in Africa.
- India is strategically focusing on accessing lithium resources domestically and internationally to meet the increasing demand, notably from electric vehicle battery manufacturers.
- NLC India, known for coal and lignite mining, is diversifying into renewable energy and coal mining sectors. It recently secured two mineral blocks in Chhattisgarh.
- In the financial quarter ending March 2025, NLC India reported a significant increase in consolidated profit, marking a four-fold rise compared to the previous year.
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Dividend Stocks To Watch This Week — Cummins India, Airtel, TCS, Welspun, Kotak Mahindra
- Cummins India, Bharti Airtel, TCS, Welspun, and Kotak Mahindra are amongst the companies set to issue dividends this week.
- Investors need to be aware of the record date to be eligible for dividends; shares bought on this date do not qualify for payouts.
- Cummins India recommended the highest final dividend at Rs 33.50, followed by other companies like Bharti Airtel and TCS.
- TCS announced an interim dividend of Rs 11 per equity share with a record date of July 16, while Bharti Airtel recommended a final dividend of Rs 16 per share for the financial year 2025.
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Fresh spell of rain brings relief to Delhi from humidity; IMD predicts more showers
- A fresh spell of rain in Delhi brought relief from humidity as several areas in the city experienced light to moderate showers, reducing temperatures.
- Commuters welcomed the cool breeze and drop in temperature brought by the rain, with heavy showers observed in parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region on Saturday evening.
- The rainfall started on Wednesday and has continued, offering relief from high temperatures and sticky weather conditions but causing waterlogging in some areas of the city.
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed concern over waterlogging, directing officials to address the issue, while the IMD forecasts more rain and generally cloudy skies for the national capital.
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