Indian Oil Q4 net profit jumps 57% on strong margins; declares 12.5% dividend

Indian Oil Q4 net profit jumps 57% on strong margins; declares 12.5% dividend

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC) on Monday (May 18) reported a 56.6% year-on-year increase in net profit at ₹11,377.51 crore, compared with ₹7,264.85 crore in the corresponding period last year, aided by healthy marketing and refining margins. Revenue from operations rose 6.9% year-on-year to ₹2,32,855.33 crore from ₹2,17,725.44 crore. For FY26, it reported a net…

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How AI is ruining bug bounty programs wherein tech companies pay millions of dollars for finding flaws

How AI is ruining bug bounty programs wherein tech companies pay millions of dollars for finding flaws

For several years, the world’s biggest tech companies have relied on a simple, highly effective security strategy: pay friendly, independent hackers millions of dollars to find and report flaws in their software before cybercriminals can exploit them. As AI becomes sophisticated, that entire ecosystem is facing a massive crisis. According to a report, Generative AI…

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CM Vijay expresses solidarity with global Tamil diaspora on Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day

CM Vijay expresses solidarity with global Tamil diaspora on Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday expressed solidarity with the global Tamil diaspora on the occasion of Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day, pledging his administration’s continued support for their rights.In a social media post on ‘X’, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief wrote: “Let us hold the memories of Mullivaikkal in our hearts….

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Big win for Gautam Adani as US Justice Department drops charges, closes securities and wire fraud case permanently

Big win for Gautam Adani as US Justice Department drops charges, closes securities and wire fraud case permanently

In a significant relief for Gautam Adani, the US Justice Department has withdrawn criminal charges and closed the securities and wire fraud against the billionaire businessman, according to a court filing cited by PTI.“The Department of Justice has reviewed this case and has decided, in its prosecutorial discretion, not to devote further resources to these…

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Why travellers are paying more to feel fear, freedom and adrenaline; the rise of adventure tourism in India

Why travellers are paying more to feel fear, freedom and adrenaline; the rise of adventure tourism in India

Travel behaviour has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. While comfort, relaxation, and leisure continue to matter, many travellers are no longer satisfied with simply spending their vacations lounging around. Instead, they are increasingly seeking experiences that create lasting memories — moments that remain vivid long after the trip ends. People today want journeys…

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Puravankara swings to profit in Q4 as revenue triples; sales value surges 190%

Puravankara swings to profit in Q4 as revenue triples; sales value surges 190%

Bengaluru-based Puravankara Ltd on Monday (May 18) reported a consolidated net profit of ₹114.2 crore for the fourth quarter, compared with a loss of ₹85.5 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. The company reported a 177.1% year-on-year increase in revenue for the fourth quarter at ₹1,502 crore, compared with ₹542 crore in the corresponding…

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Your landlord is refusing to return your security deposit, here's what you can do

Your landlord is refusing to return your security deposit, here’s what you can do

NEW DELHI: You have vacated your flat, handed over the keys, cleared pending bills, and expected your security deposit back. But instead of receiving the money, your landlord suddenly stops responding, delays payment, or starts making vague deductions for ‘damages.‘Security deposit disputes are among the most common conflicts between tenants and landlords. That said, tenants…

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