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September 13, 2024

Compassion or Cover-Up? Mamata Banerjee Faces Backlash After Promising Payout for Deaths Amid Protests Over Unaddressed Doctor’s Strike.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each for the families of 29 individuals who died due to disruptions in medical services caused by a doctors’ strike. The protest started on August 9, following the tragic rape and murder of a junior doctor, igniting nationwide outrage. Banerjee expressed her ...

September 2, 2024

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Vedanta Approves Massive Rs 20 Dividend, Boosting Total Payout to ₹13,474 Crore

Vedanta, led by Anil Agarwal, has declared a third interim dividend of Rs 20 per share for the current financial year, bringing the total payout for FY25 to Rs 13,474 crore. Earlier this year, the company approved a first interim dividend of Rs 11 per share and a second of Rs 4 per share. The ...

May 11, 2024

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Exxon Faces $725M Payout for Toxic Chemical Cancer Claims

Oil giant Exxon has been ordered to pay a staggering $725 million to a mechanic who claimed he developed cancer from exposure to toxic chemicals in the workplace. The mechanic alleged that his illness was caused by his work at an Exxon facility, leading to a landmark verdict in his favor. Exxon now faces a ...