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avalanche warning", the authorities advised people living in these areas "to take precautions and avoid venturing in the avalanche prone areas". ALSO READ: IMD issues ‘yellow alert’ for heatwave in Odisha, heavy showers in THESE states; check full forecast here The Jammu and Kashmir State Disaster Management Authority also issued a number for any assistance. "Dial -112 for help," it said.

Small-cap stock in focus: Shares of Hazoor Multi Projects Limited will be in focus on Monday as the company board has declared raising of funds to the tune of ₹486 crore. The company board took this decision in its meeting on Friday and the above-said funds would be raised via the issuance of 1.62 crore warrants convertible into an equal number of equity shares on a preferential basis.

Also read: How Nothing CEO Carl Pei is breaking barriers Started in 1924 by brothers Parameshwara Maiya and Ganappayya Maiya as a restaurant called Brahmin Coffee Club, and renamed Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (MTR) in 1951, MTR is a household name for Kannadigas everywhere. While the original restaurant on Lalbagh Road in Bengaluru continues to be a major draw for food enthusiasts of all stripes, the brand is also a multi-million dollar company in the packaged food business. Its basket of 140 products includes ready-to-eat meals, breakfast mixes, traditional spices and masalas and sweets, among others.

China has not liked Tesla CEO Elon Musk planning to open an electric car factory in India. Musk is set to travel to India later this month and meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with plans for a Tesla factory expected to be announced. Musk has negotiated with the Indian government for long. He preferred to import cars into India at a lower duty while India wanted him to manufacture cars locally. He is likely to announce Tesla's India entry after the government announced its new EV policy last month which is likely to suit him. The government will allow the import of completely built-up electric cars that have a minimum cost, insurance and freight value of $35,000 (Rs. 29.2 lakh) at 15% import duty five years in exchange for a minimum investment of $500 million to start local manufacturing. India levies import duty of up to 100% on completely built-up cars. Read| Musk coming to India this month, may announce Tesla's India plan during meeting with PM Modi

Curb Your Enthusiasm first aired. In that opening episode — ‘The Pants Tent’, October 2000, streaming in India on JioCinema — Larry David has a fight with his friend Richard Lewis. After much yelling, Lewis asks David to call him “by sundown." David is stunned by the word, not the demand.

Tomorrow's IPL Match: Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will clash on April 14 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. MI, having won 2 out of 5 matches, are at number 7 at the moment. CSK, on the other hand, have lost 2 of their 5 matches and are sitting at number 3.

ANI quoted PM Modi as saying over the issue of having a regulatory body for gaming. He added, “Once that is achieved, it will be hard for anyone to bring it down." PM Modi while urging the gamers to think of developing games on a variety of subjects including ‘Swachh Bharat,’ suggested that the middle class does not need unnecessary government intervention in terms of having a regulatory body for gaming.

Vijay Kedia portfolio: As Q4 results 2024 kickstarted with the announcement of TCS results, retail investors would be busy scanning portfolios of ace investors as it gives them an idea about the direction in which the smart money has flown in the recently ended quarter. For such investors, there is a piece of stock market news. Ace investor Vijay Kedia's name has appeared in the shareholding pattern of the airline company Global Vectra Helicorp Limited.

mine workers, construction workers and brick kiln workers across the country. In a letter dated April 12, labour secretary Sumita Dawar said the seasonal outlook issued by the Indian Meteorological Department on temperature for hot weather season during the current year indicates above normal maximum temperatures most likely over most parts of the country. “Therefore, effective steps need to be taken for management and mitigation of adverse effects of extreme hot weather through a multi-sectoral and multi-dimensional administrative approach,” Dawra said.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in modern processes, including court proceedings, raises complex ethical, legal and practical considerations that demand a thorough examination, Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud said on Saturday. The CJI said AI represents the «next frontier of innovation» and its use in court adjudication presents both opportunities and challenges that warrant nuanced deliberation. Justice Chandrachud said while AI presents unprecedented opportunities, it also raises complex challenges, particularly concerning ethics, accountability and bias and addressing these challenges requires a concerted effort from stakeholders worldwide, transcending geographical and institutional boundaries. He was speaking at a two-day conference on technology and dialogue between the Supreme Courts of India and Singapore.

Purnea Lok Sabha seat, former MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav asserted that he still considers himself «a soldier of the Congress» and will remain with the party till his last breath. According to a seat-sharing arrangement agreed upon by the opposition INDIA bloc constituents in the state, the RJD nominated JD(U) turncoat Bima Bharti from Purnea, denying the seat to the Congress. Yadav, who recently joined the grand old party, blamed RJD president Lalu Prasad for the apparent cracks in the opposition bloc in Purnea. «I am a soldier of the Congress and its leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi. I will remain (ideologically) with the party till my last breath. The ideology of the Congress is in my blood. I had never wanted a situation to emerge in Purnea where the INDIA bloc's constituents could be seen fighting each other, like in West Bengal and Kerala,» Yadav said in an interview with PTI.

Congress in Kerala on Saturday claimed that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan was attacking the grand old party and Rahul Gandhi to hide his government's administrative failures and to help the BJP in the Lok Sabha polls in the state. Leader of Opposition in the state assembly V D Satheesan said that for the past more than 30 days, Vijayan has been reading out the same speech attacking the Congress and Gandhi, while avoiding the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Satheesan said that the Congress has only one question to ask the Marxist veteran — «how will you defeat communalism and fascism at the national level without us?»

Narendra Modi engaged in a lively interaction today with some of India's leading gamers, delving into the realm of gaming and its future prospects. During the discussion, PM Modi made a playful reference to the opposition, employing the term 'noob,' commonly used in gaming circles to describe someone new or inexperienced. «If I use this word (noob) during elections, people will wonder who am I referring to… If I say it, you will think of a particular person,» PM Modi said. In the conversation, the Prime Minister also explored avenues for government support to bolster the gaming industry's growth trajectory. He sought insights into the challenges faced by gamers in India, particularly distinguishing between skill-based games and those promising quick financial gains. The gamers raised concerns about the need for clarity on different game categories and highlighted issues related to video game addiction.

PM Modi on Saturday interacted with top Indian gamers on multiple issues surrounding the gaming industry. During a casual discussion about the future and obstacles before the e-gaming sector, the prime minister engaged in an open conversation with gamers, asking them intriguing questions and even experimenting with some of the games himself. «People have offered different solutions. I have an alternative solution called Mission LIFE, which advocates for changing our daily lifestyle to benefit the environment. Now, envision a game aimed at addressing global climate issues, where the gamer must explore various methods and solutions to identify the most sustainable approach,» PM Modi told the gamers during the interaction.

Tamil Nadu, the Congress posed several questions to him on Saturday, asking why is he so eager to privatise the Salem Steel Plant and why the ruling BJP has not set up a single educational institute in the southern state. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh also asked Modi whether the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Madurai is merely a publicity stunt. «Today's questions for the PM as he heads to Tamil Nadu: AIIMS Madurai: Premier institute or publicity stunt? Why hasn't the BJP set up a single premier educational institute in TN? Why was the PM so eager to privatise Salem Steel Plant,» Ramesh asked in a post on X. Accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of giving «jumlas» (rhetoric), he said the saffron party proudly announced the establishment of the AIIMS, Madurai in the 2015-16 Union budget and for four years since the announcement, no action was taken.

Bohag Bihu, also known as Rongali Bihu, marks its presence once again, radiating joy and festivity across the Indian state of Assam. Scheduled for Sunday, April 14, 2024, this vibrant celebration encapsulates the essence of Assamese culture, heralding the Assamese New Year with exuberance and gratitude. Bohag Bihu, the first among the trio of Bihu festivals, stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and agricultural significance of Assam. Embraced with fervor, this harvest festival resonates with traditional customs and jubilant gatherings, embodying the spirit of togetherness and renewal. During the week-long festivities, adorned in traditional attire, people immerse themselves in a tapestry of cultural activities. From the rhythmic beats of dhol to the melodious tunes of pepa (flute), the Bihu dance captivates hearts, embodying the essence of vitality and celebration.

Institutional investment in real estate has declined by 55% during Q1 2024 to USD 552 million, due to the cautious approach of foreign investors amid global macroeconomic uncertainty, according to consultancy firm Vestian. Domestic investors showcased resilience and accounted for 98% of the total institutional investments received in the current quarter. Although the share has increased from 36% a year earlier, investments in value terms increased by only 21%. “Domestic investors are bullish about India’s growth story, continue to pour in investments in the real estate sector. On the other hand, foreign investors are cautious due to global macroeconomic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions,” said Shrinivas Rao, FRICS, CEO, Vestian.

Shareholding of individual investors reflects in the ‘Shareholding Pattern’ of BSE listed companies on reaching 1% stake or above in the company.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh claimed that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma «would have been nowhere» without the grand old party which had given him «identity and position» during its rule in the state. The Congress general secretary, in an interview with PTI here, claimed that Sarma was among the first to quit the grand old party when it lost power and join the «washing machine of BJP». «The Congress gave him identity and position, along with authority and responsibility, during the tenure of former chief minister Tarun Gogoi but he chose to betray the party when it was not in power. It is a matter of great sorrow that those given a responsible position turn out to be opportunists. But that has not shattered our self-confidence,» he said. «Opportunists» leaving the Congress actually work in the party's favour, making way for ideologically committed youngsters, the Rajya Sabha MP said.

importing pulses from Myanmar has been eased and simplified. The importers have been asked to utilize Rupee/ Kyat direct payment system using Special Rupee Vostro Account (SRVA) through Punjab National Bank, the consumer affairs ministry said in a statement. India depends on imports of pulses to meet the domestic shortage. The country imports tur and urad dals from Myanmar. Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare discussed with Indian Mission in Yangon issues relating to pulses imports from Myanmar such as import prices in the wake of revised exchange rates and stocks held by importers in Myanmar, it said.

New Zealand has planned to mark the centenary of the 1926 tour of an Indian Army hockey team, which included a young Dhyan Chand, to that country as part of its vision to celebrate the «breadth of our sporting relationship», its envoy had said. Outgoing New Zealand's High Commissioner to India David Pine said 2026 will be a «special year of our relationship». He was speaking during an interaction hosted by think-tank Ananta Aspen Centre here on Friday. Asked about his nation's plan to mark the centenary of the historic tour, the envoy said, «Yes, we want to use it as a trigger to celebrate the breadth of our sporting relationship.»