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₹417 crore worth of proceeds of crime in the money laundering probe. Ranbir Kapoor as a social media influencer promoted an online betting app and allegedly received compensation in return for endorsing and engaging in promotional endeavors on behalf of Mahadev betting app. Apart from Ranbir Kapoor, some other Indian and Pakistani celebrities like Tiger Shroff, Sunny Leone, Neha Kakkar, Atif Aslam, and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan are under ED's scanner for attending Sourabh Chandrakar's wedding in Dubai, as per a report from news platform India Today.

Odisha and Jharkhand on Wednesday due to a low-pressure area in the eastern region. The Meteorological department has forecast heavy rain in several districts of West Bengal till October 5 under the influence of the low-pressure area formed over southwest Jharkhand and adjoining northern Chhattisgarh. It said that light to moderate rain will occur at most places in the state during the period.

Also read: India emerges as top contributor in mobile subscribers across world, says report As per Ookla, the mobile speed performance has seen a 3.59 times increase since the introduction of 5G, with median download speeds improving to 50.21 Mbps in August 2023, from 13.87 Mbps in September 2022. "This improvement has led to India's rise in the Speedtest Global Index, moving up 72 places, from 119th place to the 47th position," it said.

electoral bond is a bearer banking instrument to be used for funding eligible political parties. An eligible political party is the one registered under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (43 of 1951) and secured not less than one per cent of the votes polled in the last General Election to the House of the People or the Legislative Assembly.

Vietnam, Madan Mohan Sethi highlighted the cordial and friendly relationship between India and Vietnam, emphasizing their historical ties through civilization that spans over 2,000 years. «More than 400 Indian companies, small and big have invested in Vietnam for a cumulative value of more than USD 1 billion,» he said. He mentioned that both countries have collaborated in various areas, including trade, defense, and strategic cooperation. He noted the increasing number of Indian tourists visiting Vietnam, with over 400,000 Indian tourists estimated to have visited the country in recent times.

New Delhi: Akash Tripathi, chief executive of the Centre’s citizen engagement platform MyGov, is set to become the new CEO of India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), starting 9 October, people familiar with the matter said on Monday. ISM functions as an independent, specialized division under the Digital India Corp. Established in 2021 with a financial commitment of $10 billion ( ₹76,000 crore) under the ministry of electronics and information technology, its primary mission is to cultivate a robust semiconductor and display ecosystem, besides positioning India as a leading global hub for electronics manufacturing and design.

₹33 to ₹166 – a square foot per month, which is the lowest among world's leading markets, as per a report released by real estate consultancy group Vestian. In contrast, the monthly average rent in New York, London, Miami, Seattle and Boston is $40-80 per sq ft, and in Hong Kong, Singapore and Shanghai, it is in the range of $3-8 per sq ft a month, according to the data compiled by Vestian. Among the seven Indian cities – New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad and Bengaluru – the highest average office rentals were observed in Mumbai, the country's financial hub, where it ranges from $1-2.

World Cup champion Ronaldinho is all set for his much-anticipated maiden visit to the vibrant city of Kolkata during the upcoming Durga Puja festivities. The three-time Ballon d'Or awardee, celebrated for his exceptional football prowess, is joining the league of illustrious sports figures who have been welcomed by this fervently football-loving city, including Pele, Diego Maradona, and Lionel Messi. Ronaldinho, through his official Facebook page, shared the exciting news with his admirers, stating, «Hello Everybody, I will be making my inaugural trip to Kolkata this mid-October.» He acknowledged Kolkata's substantial community of Brazilian football enthusiasts and expressed his enthusiasm for meeting these ardent fans. During his visit, Ronaldinho has plans to meet with the honorable Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, and extend a jersey as a token of his gratitude.

Today, October 2, 2023, due to Gandhi Jayanti banks in all states in India will be closed. Even though bank branches will be closed, online banking services will be available, allowing you to conduct transactions, check balances, and accomplish other necessary financial operations from the comfort of your home or on the go. The next bank holiday where many banks will be closed is for the festival of Dussehra. Also read: Bank holidays in October 2023: Banks will be closed for up to 18 days in October; check state-wise bank holiday list

₹42,999 for one-way and ₹52,999 for return. Apart from this, Air India said that all-premium economy fares start from ₹79,999 for one way and ₹1,09,999 for return. It added that currently, Air India’s premium economy class is available to guests traveling on select routes: Bengaluru-San Francisco, Mumbai-San Francisco, and Mumbai-New York.

Delhi to take part in a protest programme met with an accident in Jharkhand on Sunday. The bus careened and went down to a field behind the highway, leaving a few passengers slightly injured. Its occupants were brought back to Purulia town in West Bengal for medical treatment, a party leader said.

₹1,18,199.17 per kilolitre (Kl), up 5.14% from ₹1,12,419.33 last month. Similarly, the price of jet fuel in Kolkata increased 4.65% to ₹1,26,697.08 per Kl. In other key cities of Mumbai and Chennai, jet fuel is now priced at ₹1,10,592.31 and ₹1,22,423.92 per Kl, according to data from the OMCs.

₹1,18,199.17 per kilolitre (kl), up 5.14% from ₹1,12,419.33 last month. Similarly, the price of jet fuel in Kolkata increased 4.65% to ₹1,26,697.08 per kl. In Mumbai and Chennai, jet fuel is now priced at ₹1,10,592.31 and ₹1,22,423.92 per kl, respectively, according to data from the OMCs.

World Cup is driving up bookings for accomodations in host cities, specially where India is slated to play, thereby pushing up room tariffs, according to travel and hospitality players. Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata and Dharamshala are among the cities which have witnessed a surge in demand, as per booking trends of MakeMyTrip, OYO and Yatra Online.

MGNREGA protest in the national capital on October 2 and 3, has been cancelled. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the TMC leader said, “First, they abruptly cancel special train services from Kol to Del to prevent those who were to travel to participate in protests on Oct 2 & 3, demanding 10s of 1000s of crores owed to Bengal by BJP Union govt." “Now a flight gets cancelled! Try as you might, we WILL TAKE YOU ON," Derek O'Brien further wrote on the microblogging site. TMC Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra also stated that the flights are getting cancelled from Kolkata to Delhi, after the cancellation of a special train.

NIPER) at Gandhinagar. «The Union government has taken a holistic approach and begun the process for the development of a cost-effective, sustainable and affordable process for 16 APIs (active pharmaceutical ingredient) and two KSMs (key starting material),» he said.

New Delhi: Tata Group-owned Air India is expected to consolidate its presence and increase efficiency across 100-plus routes, or over 50 origin-destination pairs, to fully utilize the group’s network of four airlines. According to Competition Commission of India’s assessment on deployment of both air traffic and seat capacity for 2022-2023, Air India and Vistara has shared presence in 48 origin-destination pairs, or on 96 routes.

RedboxGlobal India on 27 September. Apart from the World Cup 2023, the tenure also coincides with the seasonally strong 3Q for the hospitality industry and the same is likely to benefit both hotels and airlines sectors (including IHCL, and Indigo) in 3Q, said the firm. In the 46 days, 48 matches will take place in 10 different cities in India, where 10 countries are participating.

Wealth Redefine, a wealth management and financial advisory firm, is extending its presence to offices in Mumbai, Bangalore and the Middle East by 2025. It is also toying with potential expansion into Kolkata.

(Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels. Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest financial insights! Click here!) While the travel and tourism sector began to bounce back with a marginal 3% hiring upswing in 2022, it dramatically recovered this year. According to foundit, "The optimistic growth can be attributed to increased disposable incomes and higher spending on leisure and business travel in the country".