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Rohit Sharma to retire from limited overs cricket? Indian skipper says ‘I will retire straightaway but..’ To recap, Ashwin was instrumental in troubling the English batting in both innings of the Dharamshala Test, taking 4 wickets in the first innings and a fifer in the second. Ashwin completed his 36th 5-wicket haul with the wicket of Ben Foakes, who had his middle and leg stumps dismantled. Ashwin's stellar performance in his 100th Test meant that he overtook Anil Kumble and Kapil Dev and equalled Muttiah Muralidharnan for the best figures in a 100th Test match.

Reuters. On March 9, CENTCOM informed that the military was responding to a large-scale attack on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden between 4 am and 6:30 am (as per GMT).

Prasar Bharati and Khadi Village and Industries Commission (KVIC), celebrated a momentous occasion on Saturday as they came together to strengthen the spirit of 'Khadi for Nation and Khadi for Fashion' at the Prasar Bharati Secretariat in New Delhi. The event was attended by Manoj Kumar, Chairman KVIC, Gaurav Dwivedi, Chief Executive Officer Prasar Bharati, Priya Kumar, Director General, Doordarshan News (DD News), among other distinguished guests, and saw the launch of a new Khadi wardrobe for the news anchors of the Hindi news channel DD News and the English news channel DD India. India's Public Service Broadcaster, Prasar Bharati and Khadi India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in September 2023, under which the anchors of DD News and DD India will now actively contribute to carrying forward India's rich heritage and modernity by wearing clothes made of Khadi.

The study uses a Mental Health Quotient (MHQ) to assess various aspects of mental health. Participants are categorized based on their scores, ranging from «thriving» to «distressed.» In the rankings for 2023, the Dominican Republic topped the list with the highest average MHQ (91), followed by Sri Lanka (89) and Tanzania (88). Conversely, Uzbekistan had the lowest average MHQ (48), with the UK following closely at 49.

Demon Slayer is set to premiere on May 12, 2024, continuing the saga with the Hashira Training Arc. After the success of the previous seasons and the record-breaking Demon Slayer: Mugen Train movie, fans are eagerly awaiting the next chapter in Tanjiro's journey.

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Shogun, which is based on James Clavell’s eponymous 1975 novel, has become the Hulu's most-watched debut show, as per a report on dexerto. Now, 'Shogun' showrunners Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo has divulged details about the show's second season.

The Gentlemen' any way related to Adolf Hitler? Created by Guy Ritchie, the series revolves around Eddie Horniman, who inherits his father's estate and also gets a vast cannabis empire. How can it be connected to the German dictator, who was accused of killing millions of Jews?

Sinking road indicates stinking corruption’…sochiye aap…ek angrezi akhbaar Lucknow ka likh raha hai ki ye isiliye ho raha hai kyuki bhrashtachar hai…ab mukhyamatriji [CM Yogi Adityanath] ne nahi padha hoga kyuki angreji mein likha hai," Akhilesh Yadav said, prompting laughter. Rough translation: “Such a corrupt police and such corruption would never have happened in the history of Uttar Pradesh as is going on under the BJP government.

ALSO READ: Premium push: Radico Khaitan sees sixfold rise in shareholder value in 5 years He reminisces about wearing out the tyres of his cars while driving across the UK with cases of Amrut’s single malt whisky; of revenues in 2007 amounting to just 20,000 pounds and of being given two years and a carte blanche to turn the division around. And finally, of the first signs of the tide turning in the company’s favour in 2010, with the championing of the Amrut Fusion by international whisky collectives such as the Malt Maniacs and its anointment as the world’s third best whisky by the influential whisky critic Jim Murray.

India is set to tie duty reductions associated with the trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) to investments made by companies from member nations, including Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein, reported TOI. These nations have collectively pledged to invest $100 billion over a span of 15 years. The FTA is scheduled to be signed on Sunday following its clearance by the Union cabinet on Thursday evening. Negotiations for the agreement commenced in 2008 but were halted after the Modi government assumed office in 2014, as per a TOI report.

NEET UG 2024 exam date The NEET UG 2024 exam is scheduled to be held on May 5, with the results being declared on June 14, 2024. The exam will have a total duration of three hours and 20 minutes (200 minutes) and will take place from 2 PM to 5:20 PM. Eligility To be eligible for the NEET UG 2024, you must be at least 17 years old at the time of admission or will reach that age by December 31 of the admission year. Additionally, you need to have cleared Class 12 or an equivalent exam from a recognized board with physics, chemistry, biology, and English as subjects. The minimum marks required for Class 12 vary based on the applicant's category. For General Category candidates, a minimum of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology combined is required. However, candidates in the SC/ST/OBC-NCL categories must meet a slightly lower minimum requirement of 40% aggregate marks in the same subjects.

graphic processing units (GPUs) that are deemed essential for the creation of artificial intelligence-based applications and models is a “good starting point” as it strives to stay apace with global leaders in the rapidly evolving area of AI innovation, top investors and technologists said. The Rs 10,372-crore Artificial Intelligence (AI) Mission, announced on Thursday, will operate on a public-private partnership model. It will extend GPUs as a digital public infrastructure that can offer AI-as-a-service.

UK and India appears set to end without a breakthrough on major outstanding issues, according to people familiar with the negotiations, meaning agreement is unlikely to be reached before India holds a general election. UK officials flew back from New Delhi on Thursday night and Friday, with people close to both negotiating teams saying there were still hurdles to be overcome in goods, services and investment areas. Indian negotiators don’t have sufficient time to engage on the pending issues ahead of elections likely in April, two people familiar with the development said, refusing to be identified as the discussions are private. That means the 14th round of talks is likely to close without further discussions.

NEW DELHI, MUMBAI : The proposed free trade agreement between India and the European Free Trade Association is unlikely to address the issue of carbon tax—a key concern for domestic steelmakers looking to export to Europe. The two trading partners will instead address the issue through a separate pact later, two government officials told Mint. EFTA and India are likely to sign a free trade pact on Sunday, these officials said.

Bank (ECB) and the U.S. Federal Reserve might be closer to cutting interest rates than the Bank of England (BoE). The pound rose 0.18% to $1.2826, after hitting its highest since August against a weakening dollar. It was set for its sharpest weekly jump against the greenback since November, up 1.4% this week.

The study, which surveyed a sample size of 6,486 UK adults, found men invested just over £1bn in as of January 2024, up from £966bn in January 2023. Meanwhile ,women invested £450bn, down from £453bn.  As of January 2024, 9.9 million UK men were investors, compared to 6.8 million UK women, the report by the research company and publishing house said.  The primary factor contributing to the widening gap was the increase in first-time investors among men aged 25 to 44, compared to their female counterparts in the same age range. Sexism in the City: 'Not much' has changed as sexua...

The Merlin range is a series of multi-manager portfolios which invest in a variety of funds. Whitmore manages the £2bn Jupiter UK Special Situations fund and the £926.8m Jupiter Global Value Equity fund, which are both currently included in the Merlin portfolios. Alliance Trust outperforms benchmark in 2023 Whitmore revealed he was departing from Jupiter in January, after 17 years at the firm, to set up his own boutique. In preparation for Whitmore's exit, Jupiter confirmed that the Merlin team is considering all options for the funds, which could include remaining with Jupiter, follo...

Sudha Murty, who was on Friday nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President, holds a 0.83 per cent stake in IT bellwether Infosys which at current prices is worth close to Rs 5,600 crore. The 73-year-old philanthropist is the wife of Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy. She is the chairperson of the Murty Trust and has authored several books.

The disqualification proceedings were brought on 7 March. A spokesperson from the service said they will be «in respect of his conduct» as a director of both companies. No further details on the case were made available by the service, given «this matter is now a live case before the court it is not appropriate to comment further». Fidelity International cuts 1,000 jobs on 'challenging economic environment' Speaking to the FT, a spokesperson for Greensill said: «Mr Greensill rejects this action as wholly without merit and will robustly address it». Greensill filled a lawsuit on ...

Sudha Murty has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on March 8 via social media platform X. PM Modi expressed his delight at Murty's nomination to the Upper House, emphasising the significant role it plays in showcasing 'Nari Shakti' or Women Power. Sudha Murty's nomination, disclosed by Prime Minister Modi, coincides with the celebration of International Women's Day.