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24.03 / 12:55

markets Citi Platform Mobile beautiful electronic reports Swiggy Instamart to begin delivering smartphones in 10 major cities

Quick commerce platform Swiggy Instamart on Monday said it will now deliver smartphones in 10 major cities. According to the platform, these cities include Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Faridabad, Noida, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Pune, with plans to expand to more cities. The smartphone brands available include the iPhone 16e, Samsung M35, OnePlus Nord CE, and Redmi 14C. Quick commerce platforms have been continuously expanding their offerings by partnering with brands and introducing products that were previously sold on ecommerce platforms. Rivals Zomato-owned Blinkit and Zepto are also offering electronics and phones, in addition to items such as fashion, accessories, beauty, and personal care products.

24.03 / 12:55

security WhatsApp Department Ajay Seth appointed as Finance Secretary

Ajay Seth, a senior bureaucrat, on Monday was designated as the new Finance Secretary, according to an official order.

24.03 / 12:55

UPS Provident students prevention guidelines Schools CBSE considers proposal to allow use of calculator in class 12 accounts exams

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is looking into the proposal to allow basic non-programmable calculators in class 12 accountancy exams to easy cognitive load associated with lengthy calculations, according to board officials. A panel will be formed to come up with guidelines on their use to maintain uniformity, they added. Currently, CBSE allows students with special needs in both classes 10 and 12 to use calculators. The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISEC) allowed class 12 students to use calculators in 2021.

24.03 / 12:55

Booking Action Remark social Courts Videos peace Journalist booked for anti-Shivaji Maharaj remarks held from Telangana

Maharashtra police on Monday said they have arrested Nagpur journalist Prashant Koratkar, booked for making derogatory remarks about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his son Chhatrapati Sambhaji, from Telangana. Koratkar was taken into custody in Telangana and is being brought to Maharashtra, an official said. «We have taken him into custody and a police team is bringing him to Kolhapur. Further legal procedure will follow,» said Kolhapur Superintendent of Police Mahendra Pandit said. A case was filed against Koratkar for making derogatory remarks about 17th-century Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his son, Chhatrapati Sambhaji. Koratkar was booked on February 26 under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions for promoting hatred or enmity among groups on the basis of an audio conversation between Koratkar and Kolhapur-based historian Indrajeet Sawant. Koratkar had allegedly made the objectionable comments during this conversation, which Sawant had posted on social media, resulting in widespread outrage and calls for the former's arrest. While Additional Sessions Judge DV Kashyap granted him protection from arrest till March 1, Kolhapur police approached the Bombay High Court against the order and seeking cancellation of this interim protection. At the time, the Bombay HC asked the Kolhapur sessions court to hear the matter.

24.03 / 12:55

UPS trends information testing Videos Interviews Job hiring or hunger games? Candidates push back against lengthy, unfair interview processes

The original poster (OP) detailed their experience of being approached for a senior role that seemed promising in terms of pay and benefits. However, after submitting their CV, they were informed of an extensive three-stage interview process. The first round included a video call with the hiring manager and HR to discuss past experience—something the OP found reasonable. The second round required an in-person panel interview with engineers, where they would be expected to answer technical questions on the spot and present on a topic of their choice. Finally, the third round demanded participation in a group project with other candidates, technical aptitude tests, and another round of interviews with senior management and HR. At that point, the OP withdrew their application, stating, «I’m sorry, I’m not participating in normalizing this ridiculous HR-driven process for positions all the way up the ladder.» They later found another role with a much simpler hiring process—a single in-person interview with technical questions—which turned out to be «the best job I’ve ever had, on more money than the initial role.»

24.03 / 12:55

Booking Career Universities social symptoms rights Videos Renowned psychiatrist Dr Thomas Szasz’s video on ADHD resurfaces: 'No behavior or misbehavior is a disease'

Thomas Szasz has resurfaced online, stirring a fresh debate on mental health diagnoses. Known for his radical views on psychiatry, Dr. Szasz was a fierce critic of the way psychiatric labels were used to control individuals and justify social oppression. In the viral clip, he draws comparisons between historical «diseases» once used to suppress marginalized groups and modern psychiatric diagnoses—particularly Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

24.03 / 12:55

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Eli Lilly has launched Mounjaro (tirzepatide) in India, a drug hailed for its ability to manage diabetes and trigger dramatic weight loss. Originally designed for type 2 diabetes, its secondary benefit—helping users shed up to 20% of their body weight—has turned it into a global phenomenon. But while the buzz is strong, the drug comes with a steep price tag: ₹3,500 for a 2.5 mg vial and ₹4,375 for 5 mg, making long-term use an expensive commitment.

24.03 / 12:55

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DEX+ allows users to trade directly on decentralised exchanges (DEXs) through the MEXC app and website, offering access to a wide range of on-chain assets. The initial version of DEX+ will support the Solana ecosystem, enabling users to trade over 10,000 tokens available on Raydium and pump.fun, with future expansion to additional DEXs and blockchain networks, with support for the BSC chain launching on March 26, allowing users to trade trending assets on BSC soon.

24.03 / 12:55

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Gold price could hit the $3,100-mark in coming days even though rates were steady on Monday, underpinned by a weaker U.S. dollar and uncertainty around U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans, as per a report. Spot gold was at $3,024.39 an ounce at 1000 (GMT). U.S. gold futures edged 0.3 per cent higher to $3,029.50. «A modestly weaker dollar is probably giving gold a little bit of a tailwind at present,» said Ross Norman, an independent analyst, Reuters reported. The U.S. dollar was down 0.1 per cent against a basket of other major currencies on Monday, but around 3.4 per cent lower so far this month, making gold less expensive for foreign buyers. All Eyes on April 2 Announcements by Donald Trump U.S. President Donald Trump hinted on Friday that there would be some flexibility regarding reciprocal tariffs that are set to take effect on April 2 and are expected to drive inflation and hinder economic growth.

24.03 / 12:55

COST Election Healthcare country medicines Videos Rs 51,000 vs Rs 1,500 per doctor visit. American woman compares USA vs India healthcare and her verdict will surprise you

India for a long time, often shares her observations on cultural differences between the two countries. In a recent video, she compared the healthcare systems of India and the USA, highlighting key differences in wait times, costs, and accessibility—points that many viewers agreed with. She began by discussing the waiting period for medical services. In the USA, an appointment with a general physician typically takes 2 to 4 weeks, whereas in India, walk-in consultations are available the same day. Specialist consultations in the USA require a wait of 1 to 3 months, while in India, they can usually be scheduled within a week. Elective surgeries, which take 3 to 6 months in the USA, are completed within 1 to 4 weeks in India. She also addressed the stark contrast in costs. In India, a doctor’s visit costs between $7 and $17 (approximately ₹600 to ₹1,500), whereas in the USA, it ranges from $150 to $600 (₹13,000 to ₹51,000). The cost of a one-night hospital stay is about $3,000 (₹2.56 lakh) in the USA, while in India, it is under $80 (₹7,000). Medical insurance in the USA costs between ₹68,000 and ₹1.28 lakh per month, compared to India, where it ranges from ₹2,000 to ₹5,000.

24.03 / 12:51

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Scientists at the United Kingdom’s Oxford Drug Discovery Institute can speed up the work of digging through journals and databases by nearly ten times.

24.03 / 11:27

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With only a week remaining until the end of the current financial year, now is the right time for investors to book their unrealised losses to reduce the overall tax bill. Several investors may be sitting on losses this year, given the market correction over the last few months.

24.03 / 09:55

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In an interview with the FT, Alder said the plan comes as part of a fresh five-year strategy that the regulator will bring to market this week, with the aim to both help consumers make higher gains on their savings and increase faith in financial markets by clamping down on fraud. FCA drops plan to name and shame firms under investigation Alder stressed the importance of a focus on a «rebalancing of risk», with the FCA wanting to make progress on «the risk of not deciding to, for example, participate in or access financial products or services that can lead to greater long-term retur...

24.03 / 09:55

Digital BBC rights Interviews MPs compel Starmer and Reeves to avoid 'surrender' to Trump with tax cuts for US tech giants

In an interview with the BBC on Sunday (23 March), Reeves repeatedly refused to rule out scrapping the digital services levy (DST) but admitted «we are having discussions with the US». She said: «It is the right thing that companies who operate in the UK pay their taxes in the UK and the United States government and tech companies understand that as well.» Reeves' Budget headroom could land in negative territory as UK growth forecasts worsen When challenged over the prospect of scrapping the levy she admitted that «discussions at the moment are ongoing», adding: «we have got to ge...

24.03 / 09:55

COST social SOHO delivers first set of results under Atrato's management

SOHO replaced its former investment manager in September last year following months of review into its management structures to assess whether it was delivering the most value for clients. Triple Point Social Housing REIT to replace manager with Atrato Atrato's arrival ushered in a new fee structure aimed at reducing shareholder costs and in the 2024 results for the year end 31 December, SOHO's chair said the board has asked it to conduct a «thorough» line-by-line review of the group's cost base to ensure that SOHO is «getting best value for money from all of its s...

24.03 / 09:43

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crypto task force held its first public meeting with experts on Friday, focusing on how securities laws might apply to digital assets as the Trump administration looks to overhaul cryptocurrency regulations. Among the participants of the roundtable were John Reed Stark, former chief of the SEC's Office of Internet Enforcement, Miles Jennings, the general counsel for Andreessen Horowitz's crypto arm, a16z, and former SEC Commissioner Troy Paredes. Republican SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce is leading the task force, which is charged with developing rules and guidance for crypto.

24.03 / 09:31

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Ukraine with Washington eyeing a separate Black Sea maritime ceasefire deal before securing a wider agreement. The talks, which followed U.S. negotiations with Ukraine in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, come as U.S. President Donald Trump intensifies his drive to end the three-year-old conflict after he last week spoke to both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Here are some of the issues that Russia, the U.S. and Ukraine are discussing:

24.03 / 09:31

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He initially engaged with the recruiter, who described the job as offering a competitive salary and benefits. The first round involved a video call with the hiring manager and HR to discuss his experience, which he found reasonable. The second round was an in-person panel interview with engineers, where he had to answer technical questions and give a short presentation. However, the third round included a group project where candidates had to suggest improvements to an existing company design, followed by technical aptitude tests and a final interview with senior management and HR. Unwilling to participate in what he saw as an unnecessarily complex and time-consuming process, he withdrew his application and informed the recruiter that such extensive procedures might be suitable for graduate-level roles but not for senior professionals. The recruiter, surprisingly, agreed and mentioned that he was making sure candidates were aware of the process beforehand.

24.03 / 09:31

UPS Cooper Man awards Pride country Araku Coffee launched in canteens of both houses of Parliament

Araku Coffee, the world's first terroir-mapped coffee was launched in the canteens of both houses of the Parliament on Monday afternoon. The coffee was launched in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha in the presence of Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, Kiren Rijiju, Piyush Goyal and TDP MPs. After the launch of the coffee, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said, «It is a matter of pride for me that the government of Andhra Pradesh has taken up the Araku Valley coffee, a GI product, as an important product for every Indian to taste.» «With the collective efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu, this double-engine government will take Araku to new heights; we will make it a premium product,» he added. Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu also spoke about the coffee and said, «We are inaugurating the Araku Valley coffee which is a very prestigious coffee from the hills of Araku in Andhra Pradesh. For years, the tribal farmers from Andhra, especially Araku, have been growing this distinctive coffee. Now, it is a world-renowned product.»

24.03 / 09:31

UPS Booking security War track India’s spot oil needs wane as Russia flows are set to rebound

The Asian nation’s state-owned processors are on track to secure more than three dozen cargoes that will load next month, according to people familiar with the matter. Combined with deliveries for private refiners Reliance Industries Ltd. and Nayara Energy Ltd., there may be more than 60 shipments of discounted Russian crude in April, or almost 52 million barrels, the people said, declining to be identified as the transactions aren’t public. Flows between the nations had slipped in recent months as a transition period for tighter US sanctions on shipments from Russia came to an end, forcing the state-owned refiners to issue a slew of spot tenders that saw them buy more expensive oil from alternative producers. Traders have now lined up enough “clean” Russian cargoes — meaning shipments untouched by any US-sanctioned entity — for April to help the companies meet most of their spot demand and ease concerns over future supplies, the people said.

24.03 / 09:31

UPS ETH Bitcoin blues prevention Schools Bitcoin and the psychology of wealth: Robert Kiyosaki on why most people stay poor

Robert Kiyosaki, the best-selling author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, believes the biggest reason people remain poor isn’t a lack of opportunity—it’s the Fear of Making Mistakes (FOMM). In a recent tweet, he warned that this fear prevents many from taking advantage of what he calls the greatest wealth creation event in history: Bitcoin.