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Rajnath Singh on Sunday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guarantee as 24-carat pure gold and said there is distrust among people about the guarantees of the Congress. He said Prime Minister Modi delivers whatever he says and people of the country are its witness. «PM Modi's guarantee is 24-carat pure gold whereas there is a distrust among people about the guarantees of the Congress,» Singh told reporters at a press conference here. The Lok Sabha elections are due in the state on April 19 and 26.

Ramsay Brothers’ films were stuff straight from nightmares for several generations! Today these movies may appear outdated, over-the-top, and slightly kitsch, but over the years, these movies have attained cult status. Gangu Ramsay, one of the seven Ramsay Brothers, the pioneers of the horror genre in India, breathed his last on Sunday. He was 83. The veteran cinematographer-director, who was associated with several horror classics such as ‘Purani Haveli’, ‘Tekhana’ etc, was admitted to the Kokilaben Hospital, Mumbai after he complained of some health issues. “With profound sadness, we announce the passing of one of the Ramsay Brothers, the legendary cinematographer, filmmaker, producer, and the second eldest son of F.U. Ramsay, Gangu Ramsay. He departed from us early this morning at 8 am, at the age of 83, after battling health issues for the past month. He was admitted to Kokilaben Hospital," the family said in a statement.” His last rites took place at the Oshiwara Crematorium at 2:00 pm.

Romario Shepherd's 10-ball 39 not out outmuscled Tristan Stubb's courageous 71 off 25 balls as Mumbai Indians ended its three-match losing streak in the Indian Premier League with a 29–run win against Delhi Capitals here on Sunday. Conceding as many as 51 runs in the last two overs proved catastrophic for Delhi Capitals, whose bowlers remained wayward and batters lacked the spunk in the initial overs to go after MI bowlers, even though Stubbs went ballistic to make 25-ball 71 not out. The right-handed Stubbs smacked as many as seven sixes and three fours but his effort could only reduce the margin of defeat for Delhi, who lost a flurry of wickets towards the end to finish at 205 for eight in reply to Mumbai Indians' 234 for five. Once again poor quality of domestic talent in DC set-up proved to be their undoing. Save Abhishek Porel, none of the other young uncapped Indians have measured up.

While the COVID-19 pandemic pushed many Indians to purchase or increase their life insurance coverage, the non-life insurance penetration continues to remain around the 1% mark, underscoring the lack of financial protection necessary to support India’s growth ambitions. What’s more, most Indians are aware of only few products within the general insurance space, with health and motor insurance contributing to the lion’s share of non-life insurance policies sold in our country today. Recognising the fact that financial expenses associated with accidents and other emergencies could derail one’s life, let us explore the range of general insurance products that can offer a layer of much-needed protection that can facilitate a worry-free and healthier life.

The area of project in Khavda is five times the size of Paris and almost as large as Mumbai. The project was started in December 2022 and the first production was made on December 31, 2023. Adani Green Energy Limited will invest about Rs 1.5 lakh crore and Adani group will invest about Rs 2.3 lakh crore in renewable energy and manufacturing capacity by 2030. The project at Khavda is Hybrid renewable energy cluster where during the morning hours, solar energy is generated and during the evening hours wind generation is generated. It has operationalised capacity of 2,000 MW solar energy.

If you have been going gaga over Virat Kohli’s sleek hairstyles, know that as awe-inspiring as they are, they aren’t exactly cheap! The fees charged by the renowned hair stylist who keeps the cricket icon looking like a snack are nothing short of jaw-dropping! In an interview withBrut India, Kohli’s hairdresser Aalim Hakim opened up on his fees. While the renowned hair stylist did not directly reveal how much he charged Kohli, he stated that his fees start from Rs 1 lakh. «My fee is very simple and everybody knows how much I charge. So, it starts from Rs 1 lakh. That's the minimum,» he told the publication.

Social commerce is poised for dynamic growth, with some estimating a 10-fold rise by 2030, but building digital trust and inspiring consumer confidence around product authenticity is what will set the cash registers ringing for brands and founders as online shoppers eagerly browse, purchase and checkout directly from social media apps, say experts. The coming together of e-commerce and social media to create a new business channel, social commerce is increasingly gaining traction in the retail space. Consumers discover and purchase goods and services directly through social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube among others.

fish markets, you often see a vendor with a long fish with several diagonal cuts, but not detached from the spine. When she holds it up, the segments splay sideways like a fleshy Christmas decoration. This is karli or wolf herring (Chirocentrus dorab), a fish notorious for its twisty bones. “Everybody agrees that this is a deplorably bony fish, but many regard this disadvantage as outweighed by the good taste of the flesh,” writes Alan Davidson in his 'Seafood of South-East Asia'. This style of cutting helps slide the flesh off the bones. Davidson notes that in Hong Kong, it is used for fish balls. These are among a range of recipes where fish is deboned, usually mixed with a filler like breadcrumbs or mashed potato, and a binder like egg, and then fried, baked or poached.

Tata Steel India has reported a 6 per cent growth in deliveries to 19.90 million tonnes in FY24, supported by higher demand from retail, automotive and railway segments. In India, the company produced 18.85 million tonnes (MT) of steel during the preceding 2022-23 financial year, Tata Steel said in a statement on Saturday. Automotive and special products segment deliveries increased by 8 per cent in FY24 to 2.9 MT, surpassing the previous record in FY23. Branded products and retail segment deliveries increased by 11 per cent in FY24 to 6.5 MT. The industrial products & projects segment deliveries rose 6 per cent to 7.7 MT.

Yogi Adityanath on Sunday the country was capable and equipped to deal with all internal and external security threats, while ensuring the safety of all citizens. Addressing a rally at Rajasthan's Bharatpur, ahead of the seven-phased Lok Sabha elections, CM Yogi said, «We don't know how credible The Guardian report is, but the new India knows how to protect its citizens and international borders. In 1952, the Congress inflicted a deep wound on the country's heart by extending certain constitutional privileges to (the erstwhile state of) Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370. However, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah corrected the historic blunder by abrogating Article 370, as it put an end to terrorism in J-K forever.» «Now, no one can shelter terrorists and Naxals in the country without fearing the consequences. The Guardian report has brought to the fore how our external security threats are being neutralised on foreign soil. However, it was the Congress that treated terrorists to biryani when they were in power,» he added.

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has started using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in weather forecasts and it will expand it further into other areas to improve forecasts in coming years, IMD's director general Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said. While speaking to ANI, the IMD DG Mohapatra said that that a dedicated expert team has been formed within the IMD and the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) to spearhead the development of this AI-based tool. Additionally, collaborations have been established with esteemed institutes such as the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) to harness their expertise in AI and machine learning. «IMD is working on development of AI-based tool for weather forecasts. For this purpose, an team of experts has been formed in IMD and also in MoES. Further IMD is also collaborating with different institutions like IIT, etc for development of AI based tools,» the IMD DG said, while adding that «IMD have started using AI tool marginally, but it will expand in 2-3 years.»

Chhattisgarh's Durg district, a bustling metropolis which played a key role in the state's economic and educational growth, has turned into a political hotspot ever since the declaration of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Four candidates of the opposition Congress, including former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, and two of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the Lok Sabha elections hail from Durg district, bringing it to the centre stage ahead of the polls. Durg district was founded in 1906 after being carved out from Raipur. In 1973, the district was divided and a separate Rajnandgaon district came into existence.

₹1,000 for this particular window seat. Following the tweet gaining traction, Air India issued an apology for the inconvenience caused to the passenger. "Paid extra 1k for a broken window seat (22A) on Air India AI512 from DEL to BLR on April 4.

Bank Holidays next week in April 2024: Bank customers can look forward to a long week of non-working days at their banks next week with five holidays slotted, including the weekends. In fact, in some states, the holidays stretch out further into the succeeding week too, with Monday and Tuesday also being holidays.

Virat Kohli is known for his flawless fashion sense. He often sparks a social media frenzy for his new hairstyles, maintained beard, well-fitted outfits and more. Before IPL 2024, the right-handed batsman caught widespread admiration for his new hairstyle.

‘Kharge exposed Modi-Shah game plan’, Congress hits back at BJP Varnerkar's respect for Prime Minister Modi is to such an extent that he even built a temple dedicated to the PM Modi in his home. He regularly performs prayers in Modi's honour in that temple. Prime Minister Modi has expressed confidence in winning the national election for the third time on the trot.

LS polls: PM praises Madhavi Latha- the BJP candidate contesting against Owaisi Lok Sabha polls: PM Modi to lead roadshow in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur today Rahul Gandhi says Congress manifesto 'can change India' On Sunday, it was PM Modi's second rally in Bihar for Lok Sabha election 2024. On April 4, PM Modi campaigned for the saffron party in Jamui constituency.

Rohit Sharma, and other senior members of the Mumbai Indians crew can be seen expressing their privilege for hosting the annual ESA game and making the occasion special for thousands of children. “It’s always exciting to see 18,000 kids coming to the ground and cheering for us and Mumbai Indians. We’ll be looking to make their day, hopefully with a win.

Heatwave alert in India: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heatwave conditions over east and peninsular India for the next two days. “India is expected to experience prolonged heat waves this summer, especially between April and June," the weather office had said. Many stated in central India and certain regions in the south are already experiencing maximum temperatures ranging from 40 to 42°C.

Stock Market News: The domestic benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty 50 ended Friday's session on a flat note after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided to keep the repo rate at 6.5% for the seventh consecutive policy meeting. The domestic equity market saw its third straight week of gains, mostly driven by financials.

HDFC Bank and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) emerging as the biggest gainers in line with an overall positive trend in equities. On the other hand, six companies from the top 10 pack took a Rs 78,127.48 crore hit to their market valuation with index major Reliance Industries accounting for the majority of the losses.