Congress has strategically reduced the seats it is contesting in Lok Sabha elections this year to prioritize alliances, aiming to counter BJP's dominance. The party's alliance strategy, influenced by historical successes and recent setbacks, reflects a critical election outlook.
"Even on revised total demand of Rs. 25 million, the company will be filing appeal against the order before the Supreme Court. As per the company's view, the order will have no major impact on the financial, operation or other activities of the Company," Maruti Suzuki said in an exchange filing.
Bengaluru's notorious traffic problems have gained worldwide attention, even becoming a focal point in the election race in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Heavyweight politicians Shashi Tharoor (Congress) and Rajeev Chandrasekhar (BJP) are competing for victory in the Lok Sabha elections, with the Kerala Congress questioning Chandrasekhar's capability to address infrastructure issues
In Maharashtra, BJP's Dhairyasheel Mohite-Patil leads defectors securing LS poll nominations. NCP factions have relied on turncoats for 50% of seats. Mohite-Patil family, once with BJP, felt sidelined, prompting Dhairyasheel to join NCP (SP).
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan criticised Mitchell Starc, IPL's most expensive player, as his poor form continued for KKR against Rajasthan Royals. Starc struggled in the match but showed improvement in the next game. Despite his efforts, KKR lost to RR in a high-scoring game. KKR will face Mumbai Indians next.
The manufacturer's instructions on the care label provide information about washing temperature, drying methods, and any specific needs of the garment.
Lakshadweep Lok Sabha Elections: Candidates are gearing up for the polls in Lakshadweep's 10 inhabited islands on April 19, with incumbent MP Mohammed Faizal PP seeking re-election without his previous clock symbol. In 2019, Faizal won by a small margin, and this year, he faces Muhammed Hamdullah Sayeed of Congress and Yousuf TP of NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar faction). Local issues such as administrative changes and travel challenges remain key concerns, with candidates focusing on development and political... Читать дальше...
Indus Towers anticipates Vodafone Idea clearing its Rs 5,700 crore dues soon, potentially in one payment or in installments, following VIL's fundraising. Indus Towers' CEO expresses optimism, highlighting their support for VIL's growth plans, including 5G rollout. VIL aims to raise Rs 45,000 crore, partly through equity and debt.
The fourth quarter of FY2023-24 witnessed exceptional sales, with TARC Limited recording sales amounting to Rs 1,281 crore. This staggering growth of over 600% on a year-on-year basis can be attributed largely to the success of the recently launched project, TARC Kailasa, located in New Delhi.
Severe thunderstorms struck the UAE, flooding Dubai with a year and a half's worth of rain in hours. Traffic chaos and airport disruptions ensued. Overcrowded terminals led to turned-away passengers. Metro services halted, schools closed, and homes flooded. While no official damage report is available, a tragic incident occurred in Ras al-Khaimah. Neighboring Oman faced casualties. Remote work continued as the region grapples with unaccustomed heavy rainfall, revealing infrastructure vulnerabilities.
RTGS, NEFT charges: NEFT is an electronic fund transfer system in which the transactions received up to a particular time are processed in batches. Contrary to this, in RTGS, the transactions are processed continuously on a transaction-by-transaction basis throughout the day.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has instructed Elon Musk's social media platform X to remove posts containing political speeches from Indian politicians, parties, and candidates, citing violations of the model code of conduct. X complied with the orders but expressed disagreement, advocating for freedom of expression in political speech. The platform has notified affected users and published the takedown orders for transparency. Meanwhile, Elon Musk is set to visit India to meet Prime Minister... Читать дальше...
BJP and Congress manifestos focus on climate change, with BJP aiming for net-zero emissions by 2070 and Congress proposing a green transition fund. Experts raise concerns over lack of specific steps and urge greater civil society involvement in environmental decisions.
The company said Catch has grown 24% year-on-year over the last two years, and has a reach in over seven lakh retail touch points and 1,500 distributors. “We were in metros and mini metros earlier. Now our focus is on second and third tier cities,” Kumar said, adding that the company is looking to push distribution to towns even with a population of a lakh.
A study by IREF reveals that Indians in COVID-19 vulnerable districts allocated more savings to gold than those in other regions. Gold share in household savings was 6.9 percentage points higher in vulnerable districts. Financial holdings decreased by 4.1 percentage points. Poorer households in these districts allocated more to gold.
Nippon India Mutual Fund manages Rs 4.38 lakh crore asset base with top 10 holdings like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Coal India, ONGC, RIL, L&T, Power Grid, and SBI among others.
Ethnic fashion brand Libas partners with eCommerce enabler GoKwik to enhance its direct-to-consumer (D2C) presence and drive growth. Utilizing GoKwik's expertise, Libas aims to optimize the checkout experience, expand its online footprint, and offer hassle-free shopping. With KwikCheckout's one-click solution, addressing 85% of addresses and boosting conversion rates, both parties anticipate substantial revenue growth
Several equity mutual funds faced significant outflows in March, with HDFC Small Cap Fund, Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund, and DSP Small Cap Fund experiencing the highest outflows. Axis Small Cap Fund and HSBC Small Cap Fund also saw notable declines in asset base.
Suspected attackers intercepted petrol and LPG tankers traveling along NH-37, in Manipur’s Tamenglong district. Sources said that around 10.30 am attack was launched causing substantial leakage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), petrol, and diesel onto the roadside drains. Tires were flattened.
Surya Tilak: On Ram Navami, Ayodhya's Ram Mandir welcomed devotees for darshan, extending hours to accommodate the rush. Ram Lalla's Surya Tilak ceremony, using an intricate mechanism of mirrors and lenses, saw the Sun's rays grace the deity's forehead. The trust emphasized simplicity, offering prasads post-darshan. VIP darshan remains suspended till April 19, with the city adorned for the occasion and live telecasts across Ayodhya.
IIT Kanpur partners with BFI under BFI-Biome Virtual Network Program to boost healthcare startups. $150,000 pledged for SIIC healthcare innovations. Emphasis on entrepreneurial initiatives, biomedical research, and impactful solutions.
