Seems country being run not by govt but criminal gang: Rahul Gandhi ahead of INDIA bloc rally

Rahul Gandhi's attack on the government came a day before the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance's (INDIA) public meeting at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan which the Congress has termed 'Loktantra Bachao Rally'.

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Lok Sabha polls: Congress fields CP Joshi from Bhilwara, opts for new face over Moily in Chikkaballapur

Congress released its ninth list of candidates for the Lok Sabha polls, including veteran CP Joshi from Rajasthan's Bhilwara. In Karnataka's Chikkaballapur, youth was prioritized over experience, with Raksha Ramaiah nominated instead of former Union minister M Veerappa Moily. The party continued its candidate announcements, with E Thukaram nominated for Bellary (ST) and Sunil Bose chosen for Chamarajanagar (SC).

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Jailed gangster Mukhtar Ansari dies after being admitted to hospital

Mukhtar Ansari, a former gangster-turned-politician, passed away from cardiac arrest on Thursday. He was admitted to Banda Medical College after being found unconscious in his barrack earlier that day. Ansari had complained of abdominal pain and constipation on Tuesday morning and was discharged after 15 hours of treatment.

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PTC India gets shareholders' nod to divest 100% stake in energy arm

In October, PTC India announced that the upstream firm ONGC had emerged as the successful bidder for acquiring 100 per cent stake in PTC Energy for an enterprise value of Rs 2,021 crore.

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Godrej Agrovet buys 7.37 lakh shares in GCGPL for Rs 25 crore

Godrej Agrovet invests Rs 25 crore in Godrej Cattle Genetics through rights issue, acquiring 7.37 lakh shares. The subsidiary focuses on agri-business, dairy farming, high-breed cattle, and cattle embryo, remaining wholly-owned.

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Govt relaxes export norms for dual-use telecom equipment, information security software

The government has issued a new policy for the export of certain telecom and information security-related items. Under this policy, one-time bulk licenses will be granted for these items under the SCOMET category. Exporters will need to apply for a license through the online SCOMET portal and follow the prescribed format. The policy aims to simplify and liberalize the export process for these items, with licenses valid for three years.

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Ukraine ramps up spending on homemade weapons to help repel Russia

Ukraine is boosting its defense industry to fight Russia, investing heavily in local weapon production. The government budgeted nearly $1.4 billion in 2024 for homemade weapons, 20 times more than before. Private factories are now crucial, making thousands of shells monthly. This shift aims to counter Russia's dominance. However, Ukraine faces challenges like bureaucracy and manpower shortages. Despite this, its drone industry has thrived. The conflict hinges on resources and how well Ukraine uses them, as massive Western support remains crucial for its defense.

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Olympus Capital Asia divests 9.8% stake in Aster DM Healthcare for Rs 1,978 cr

According to the bulk deal data available with the BSE, more than 4.42 crore equity shares of Aster DM Healthcare were sold by Olympus Capital Asia Investments and 45.59 lakh shares by Olympus ACF Pte Ltd of the company. In a separate deal, Capital Group acquired shares of Aditya Vision, a financial services company, for Rs 95 crore.

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The Dead Don't Hurt: Release date, trailer, star cast and more

Director Viggo Mortensen has called 'The Dead Don’t Hurt' a dramatic and emotionally engaging story about a uniquely independent woman on the western frontier, and her relationship to the headstrong man she chooses to share her life with. Know more about it.

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Sonam Wangchuk ends 21-day hunger strike, demanding statehood for Ladakh

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Yellowstone Final Season: Will Kevin Costner make a comeback? Here’s what fans can expect

Costner's possible departure from "Yellowstone" has fans anxiously awaiting news, especially after the Season 5 Part 1 finale left viewers on the edge with hints of John Dutton's political downfall as Montana's Governor.

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Ericsson to lay off 1,200 staff in Sweden as 5G spending slows

Ericsson plans layoffs in Sweden due to reduced 5G spending. 2024 poses challenges with slowing sales. Analyst underscores 5G issues. Emphasis on operational efficiency and staff reduction.

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Hong Kong reports its highest march temperature in 140 years

The maximum temperature measured at the Observatory was 31.5 degrees Celsius (88.7 degrees Fahrenheit) - the highest reported during the month of March since records began in 1884 - while it surged to above 32 degrees Celsius in the northern areas of the territory close to the mainland Chinese city of Shenzhen.

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India wants WTO bodies to prioritise finance access, food security, tech

India has urged for the prioritization of several key issues in discussions within the World Trade Organization (WTO), including access to finance, manufacturing concentration, food security, and reducing transaction costs in international trade and services. New Delhi emphasized the need to address trade issues that disproportionately affect developing countries, such as access to technology, bridging the digital divide, and supply chain resilience.

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IIT Guwahati student posts online he has joined ISIS

A senior police officer who does not want to be named told ET, "There are claims that he was abducted from Pan Bazar area in Guwahati and he had sent mails announcing his joining ISIS. We are investigating the whole development."

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Kejriwal’s arrest undemocratic and dictatorial: Siddaramaiah

Siddaramaiah backs Kejriwal, criticizes Centre's 'dictatorial regime'. Kharge questions timing, accuses Centre. Kejriwal arrested in Delhi excise case over alleged kickbacks. Sisodia caused Rs 580 crore losses. AAP, Karnataka BJP leaders clash over arrests.

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Virat Kohli becomes first Indian to score 12,000 T20 runs

Virat Kohli makes history as the first Indian to reach 12,000 T20 runs during IPL 2024, surpassing stalwarts like Chris Gayle, Shoaib Malik, and Kieron Pollard. His achievement highlights his dominance in the T20 format.

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Lululemon sinks 17% as annual forecasts disappoint

Nike shares fell 8% as it plans to focus on trendier sneakers, while Lululemon Athletica dropped 17% due to declining demand for premium athleisure. Both companies face challenges amidst reduced customer spending.

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Congress releases 3rd list of Lok Sabha poll candidates; Adhir re-nominated from Berhampore

Congress released 3rd list of 56 Lok Sabha candidates on Thursday. In its third list, the Congress declared candidates for two seats in Arunachal Pradesh, 11 in Gujarat, 17 in Karnataka, seven in Maharashtra, five in Rajasthan, five in Telangana, eight in West Bengal and one in Puducherry. Former Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Nabam Tuki has been fielded from Arunachal West. In Gujarat, the party has named Sonal Patel from Gandhinagar, Prabhaben Taviyad from Dahod (ST) and Nilesh Kumbani from Surat, among others.

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Danish Ali, suspended BSP leader and Lok Sabha MP, joins Congress: 'Aise hi koi bewafa nahi hota...'

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Fed still sees three rate cuts in 2024 amid sticky inflation, stronger economy

The Fed's new policy statement described inflation as remaining "elevated," and updated quarterly economic projections showed the personal consumption expenditures price index excluding food and energy rising at a 2.6% rate by the end of the year, compared to 2.4% in the projections issued in December.

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First day of spring 2024: All you need to know about spring equinoxes

The most soothing and awaited season of the year is finally here as spring is finally springing on today, March 19 in the Northern Hemisphere 11.06 pm ET onwards.

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Hong Kong approves new national security law to quash dissent: AP Explains

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Delhi government extends existing excise policy

The Delhi government has extended its excise duty-based policy for the financial year 2024-25, allowing wholesale licenses under the same terms as the previous year. The policy, in effect since October 2023, will continue for the coming year, with licenses renewable under existing terms. This policy, introduced in 2022, shifted retail liquor business from private firms to Delhi government enterprises. A new excise policy is in the works but has not yet been finalized or implemented.

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Dandadan anime unveils first trailer, Okarun and Momo to face new adventures

The highly anticipated Dandadan Anime delighted fans with an exciting update as the creators unveiled the debut trailer on their official website. Alongside this thrilling announcement, a captivating promotional poster has been released, providing enthusiasts with a tantalizing preview of the upcoming anime.

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Got Rs 10 cr electoral bonds anonymously, encashed it: JD (U) to EC

As the Election Commission on Sunday made public hundreds of sealed-cover disclosures submitted to it by various political parties, filings made by Bihar's ruling party showed that it got electoral bonds totalling more than Rs 24 crore.

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CEC Rajiv Kumar turns to 'shayari' over fake news, political hate & EVM, watch!

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Cabin pressure: Are corporate leaders trying to be all-round performers?

CEOs face pressure to prove superhero status beyond the office, managing personal brand and productivity. Balancing fitness routines and social media presence is crucial. Finding time for rest and recovery is essential for overall well-being. Many entrepreneurs do feel the need to constantly stay productive, even during their downtime, says Puroitree Majumdar, clinical psychologist and clinical product development lead at online counselling startup YourDOST, which runs a counselling programme specifically for founders.

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Palestinians pray on first Friday of Ramadan, with some denied entry into Jerusalem; AP reports

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Sebi board approves easing additional disclosure norms for FPIs

The relaxation in certain disclosure norms are aimed at ease of doing business. Further, the market regulator has also approved a Beta version of optional T+0 settlement, for a limited set of 25 scrips, and with a limited set of brokers.

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India's CAA 'discriminatory': Pakistan

Pakistan on Thursday termed India's new Citizenship (Amendment) Act "discriminatory in nature", claiming that it differentiated between people based on their faith. The Indian government implemented the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019 on Monday, paving the way for the grant of citizenship to undocumented non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan who came to India before December 31, 2014.

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Up to 458% returns in FY24 so far, 7 capital goods stocks now trading at discount from 52-wk top

S&P BSE Capital Goods index outperforms S&P BSE Sensex in FY24. Top stocks like Transformers & Rectifiers (India) and Shilchar Technologies show impressive returns. Analysts have varying views on BHEL's future performance in the market.

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MSME apprenticeship may become shorter, better-paid

Depending on the fiscal burden on the exchequer, the government could either tweak the existing apprenticeship schemes or draft a new scheme dedicated to MSMEs, which account for 38.4% of the total manufacturing output and contribute 45.03% of the country's total exports. The government has held several rounds of discussions with the industry and is expected to unveil the roadmap for hiring of apprentices by MSMEs by the middle of this year.

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BJP has no right to remain in power, President's rule should be imposed in Haryana: Bhupinder Hooda

"It is clear from this decision that a failed coalition government was running in the state which had completely disillusioned the people. Therefore, the government had to change and the chief minister just before the elections," Hooda said in a statement.

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SC protects TV news anchor Sudhir Chaudhary from coercive action in FIR lodged in Jharkhand

Chaudhary, the Consulting Editor of a national tv news channel, had allegedly made objectionable remarks against the tribal community following the arrest of Hemant Soren. A tribal group had filed a police complaint under the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act against him for his alleged remarks.

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Parliamentary approval process for TEPA to be initiated immediately: Swiss govt

A trade deal between the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and India is expected to boost Swiss businesses' access to the Indian market. The agreement, after 16 years of negotiations, includes provisions for significant investment in India by the EFTA countries. It will also provide Indian exporters access to European and global markets. The deal aims to improve the legal framework and predictability for businesses, with Switzerland initiating its parliamentary approval process immediately for ratification by 2025.

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BJP only knows to snatch, we will end its 'chor bazar' in polls: Uddhav Thackeray

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its "snatching" tactics and urged Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation officials to avoid "corrupt activities". Thackeray also announced Amol Kirtikar as his party's candidate for the Mumbai North West Lok Sabha seat, a move that sparked anger from Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam, who had previously contested the seat unsuccessfully in 2019.

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Congress neglected Northeast, jeopardised security: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress, accusing it of prioritizing corruption over the development of border villages, which compromised the country's security. He emphasized his government's commitment to the northeast's development, inaugurating the Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh. Modi promised to visit the defence personnel at the tunnel in his next term. He highlighted the 'Vibrant Village Programme' and the commencement of road projects and tourism-related projects in numerous villages. Modi also inaugurated and laid foundation stones for various development projects in Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, and Assam.

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National Creators Award 2024: Maithili Thakur sings Lord Shiva’s Bhajan on PM Modi’s request

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Government exempts certain exporting units from quality control orders with conditions

"Enabling provisions are made for exempting inputs imported by Advance Authorisation holders and EOUs from mandatory Quality Control Orders (QCOs)," the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification. The unutilised material will be destroyed in the presence of jurisdictional GST/customs authorities, it added.

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CBI busts human trafficking network sending Indians to Russia-Ukraine war zone

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has uncovered a significant human trafficking network that deceived Indians into traveling to the war zone between Russia and Ukraine under the guise of providing lucrative jobs abroad. The agency is conducting searches at over 10 locations across seven cities as part of its investigation. This comes after the tragic death of Mohammed Afsan, a 30-year-old man from Hyderabad, who was misled into joining the Russian army and was killed in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

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Victoria's Secret plunges 27% as shrinking demand hits sales forecasts

Fiscal 2024 sales predicted at $6bn, below estimates. First-quarter sales expected to decline. 35 stores to close, 15 new stores to open, despite slow demand, competition from Amazon and Lululemon.

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Lakshadweep gets ‘INS Jatayu’ as its second strategic Naval Base in Minicoy

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Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 Leaked Weapons: Here’s what we know so far

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 is set to introduce a range of new weapons and gun attachments, including the Tactical Shotgun, DMR Rifle, and Sniper Rifle. These additions promise to shake up the game's meta and offer players new strategies to explore.

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Promoter sells 5.2% stake in Aavas Financiers via open market for Rs 570 crore

Partners Group sold 5.2% stake in Aavas Financiers for Rs 570 crore through Partners Group ESCL and Partners Group Private Equity (Master Fund) LLC. SBI Mutual Fund and Amansa Holdings also acquired shares in the underperforming company.

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Oxford High School shooting: James Crumbley is up next as the second parent to face trial

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SpiceJet says sovereign wealth fund ADIA buys its shares from open market

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund ADIA has acquired shares of SpiceJet from the open market. The no-frills carrier is facing multiple headwinds and is in the process of raising funds through preferential issuance of securities, raising a total of Rs 1,060 crore and planning to raise Rs 2,250 crore in fresh capital. SpiceJet's stock declined 1.

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Love Is Blind Season 6: Finale date, reunion details, and season recap

'Love is Blind' has etched its name into the hearts of viewers, captivating audiences through six enthralling seasons, and the excitement doesn't stop there—season seven is already in development.

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Saudi extends voluntary oil cut of 1 mn barrels per day until mid-2024

Saudi Arabia has extended its voluntary oil supply cut of one million barrels per day until the end of the second quarter of 2024 to prop up prices. The decision was taken in coordination with some OPEC+ participating countries, which Riyadh co-leads with Moscow. The extension follows Russia's production cut by almost half a million barrels in the second quarter of 2024.

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Premier League: Red Devils could dent Citizen’s hopes of winning fourth successive title

United’s new minority owner Jim Ratcliffe laid out his plans to return the 20-time English champions to the summit when he completed his acquisition of 27% of the club’s shares this month, including re-establishing the pecking order in the city. With 15 points separating secondplaced City to sixth-placed United, that ambition might take a while to come to fruition.

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IAF aircraft encounters 'unserviceability' during routine sortie, makes safe landing

An Indian Air Force transport aircraft encountered an "unserviceability" during a routine sortie. The crew carried out actions as per procedures and safely landed at Begumpet airport with no injuries or damage.

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NaBFID to sanction Rs 3 lakh crore by March 2026 to support infra development

To date, NaBFID has made total sanctions of more than Rs 86,804 crore, with projects spread across the country and in diversified sub-sectors of infrastructure like roads, renewable power, ports, railways, and city gas distribution. Out of the Rs 86,804 crore, 50 per cent has been sanctioned with long tenure of 20 to 50 years.

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Snowflake shares sink 21% on weak forecast, surprise CEO retirement

Snowflake expects product revenue of $3.25 billion in fiscal year 2025, and between $745 million and $750 million for the quarter ending April, both below Wall Street expectations.

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