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Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the UN Secretary-General who was reponding over query on reports of political unrest in India, said, "We very much hope that in India, as in any country that is having elections, that everyone's rights are protected, including political and civil rights, and everyone is able to vote in an atmosphere that is free and fair." The UN Secretary General's remarks were made one day after India strongly objected to remarks made by the US State Department on Arvind Kejriwal's arrest. While speaking during weekly media briefing, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal had said, “The recent remarks by the State Department are unwarranted.

Buy or sell stocks: After showing a range-bound action in the last three sessions, the Indian stock market showed high volatility of up and down swings near new all-time highs on Thursday. The Nifty 50 index gained 80 points and ended at 22,514 level, the BSE Sensex shot up 350 points and finished at 74,227 mark whereas the Bank Nifty index surged 436 points and closed at 48,060 level.

Mint, Mark Hoplamazian, the global president and chief executive, outlined the company's strategy, emphasizing the importance of catering to its core clientele: high-end guests. Aligned with its strategy, Hyatt plans to introduce Miraval Resorts and Spas to India, recognizing the demand for luxury brands in the region, he added. “The brand will be perfect for India.

K Padmarajan, proudly calls himself the ‘election king’. Hailing from Tamil Nadu, Padmarajan is, perhaps, the only candidate in poll fray in Lok Sabha Elections 2024 , who has been urging people to not choose him. Why? Because, he wants to retain his tag of being the "most unsuccessful candidate", a feat also registered in the Limca Book of Records.

Mint. Fourth Partner Energy, which counts TPG Capital’s RISE Fund and Norway’s Norfund as investors, has a current installed green energy capacity of 1.35 gigawatt (GW), with operations in Vietnam, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Indonesia; and plans to reach an installed capacity of 3.5GW by 2025. It was founded in 2010 as a solar component and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firm.

Politics or films? Kangana Ranaut ready to work full time if… Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Vinay Mishra took a dig at Kangana on the X platform, saying her a "graduate in Quantum History". "Kangana is the epitome of knowledge...," a user wrote. Congress leader Supriya Shrinate also shared Kangana's statement and wrote, "Don't take her lightly - she will go ahead in the list of BJP leaders".

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 has already created records in viewership after just 10 matches. As per latest BARC data, which is a standardized rating system related to audience viewership of channels, the IPL 2024 has broken all records related to IPL viewership in history. Till now, the statistics of IPL viewership has been the highest for the IPL season matches held till now. According to BARC data, watch-time for the tournament has increased to 80.28 billion minutes, which is 20 per cent more than the previous seasons of the IPL, based on the current number of matches played. Disney Star acknowledged this exponential surge in viewership and has given credit to this amazing amount of watch-time to the designed marketing campaign developed by its team.

hospitality firm Ferns Estates has acquired a 75-keys luxury hotel in the tourism hub of Goa from a local developer for ₹175 crore. The deal includes an adjacent 2-acre plot to develop additional 75 keys suites. «The company has secured a project loan of ₹150 crore from Bajaj Finance for a 10-year term to finance their acquisition. The plan is to construct high-end luxury suites located adjacent to the hotel, given the high demand for such accommodations. This move is expected to enhance the company's profitability in the long run,» said Errol Fernandes, chairman & managing director, Rosetta Resorts and Holiday Homes, told ET. «The density of hotels in Goa, a popular tourism hub in India, is higher than in most other regions of the country due to the significant influx of tourists the state receives throughout the year,» he said.

smartphone manufacturer BBK Group, which was using Oppo Mobiles India as the sales and distribution company for three brands such as Oppo, Realme and OnePlus, is breaking this sales structure to de-risk the business which is under increased government scrutiny. The plan is to let individual brands have its own sales and marketing team so that all brands are not clubbed together in case of further government action. Realme Mobile Telecommunications (India) has started wholesale sales of Realme smartphones and other tech products through this entity, as per the company's latest regulatory filings to the Registrar of Companies (RoC) sourced from business intelligence platform Tofler.

killed and another injured after the BSF fired to disperse a «mob of attackers» along the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura's Sepahijala district. A Border Security Force (BSF) spokesman said that around 30 to 40 Indian smugglers, violating the curfew imposed on the border, tried to smuggle contraband items to Bangladesh at Durgapur village late on Wednesday night and its troopers challenged them. However, the mob surrounded the BSF personnel, tried to snatch their weapons, and attacked them with sharp-edged weapons, leaving three BSF men seriously injured. They also vandalised the BSF duty point and damaged surveillance equipment.

₹2,431 crore for all cities on the MCF list. Delhi, Chandigarh and Srinagar, as cities within Union territories, are not covered by the MCF since Finance Commissions prescribe transfers from the Centre only to independently governed states. The Patna Urban Agglomeration (ranked No.

₹10,000 crore towards the AI mission highlights the importance of leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive inclusive growth. By providing support for AI research, the government is paving the way for startups to harness the power of AI to tackle complex challenges across sectors. The initiative to open India’s mutual fund industry to small-ticket investments marks a significant milestone in financial inclusion and saving.

ALSO READ: IPL 2024: Pace sensation Mayank Yadav turns 'vegetarian', his mother explains WHY! He shared a special message for Akhtar and said ‘phenta maar diya’. Until now, Rawalpindi Express – Shoaib Akhtar – holds the record for bowling the fastest delivery in international cricket, as he delivered 161.3 km/hr against former England star Nick Knight to achieve the iconic feat at the ICC World Cup back in 2003. Playing his first season in the world's richest T20 league, Mayank bagged match-winning figures of 3 for 27 against Punjab Kings on Saturday.

Bloomberg poll of analysts, showed the Noida-headquartered company may grow revenues by 4.7% in FY24, the best by a large-cap firm in India's $253-billion IT services industry. In comparison, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm by market value, could end the year with a slightly slower revenue growth of close to 4%, driven by what Nomura and HDFC Securities project could be a 1.5% sequential growth in dollar revenue in the March quarter. TCS’s revenue growth in the quarter could be driven by a digital transformation deal it won from state-run telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd.

There’s a grey area in artificial intelligence (AI) filled with millions of humans who work in secret—they’re often hired to train algorithms, but end up operating much of their work instead. These crucial workers took the spotlight this week when The Information reported that Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology, which allowed customers to grab grocery items from a shelf and walk out of the store, was being phased out of its grocery stores.

ALSO READ: Tomorrow's IPL Match: SRH vs CSK; who’ll win Hyderabad vs Chennai match? Fantasy team, pitch report, and more On 23 March, the Sunrisers lost against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their first match of the tournament by 4 runs, but then won against Mumbai Indians (MI) by 31 runs on 27 March. However, they lost against against Gujarat Titans (GT) by 7 wickets on 31 March. Both teams have played 19 IPL matches so far against each other in IPL.

survey of around 19,000 respondents conducted in 19 countries shows that 80 per cent support cutting plastic production to save biodiversity and the climate. Around 80 per cent of the participants are concerned about the impact of plastic on the health of loved ones, according to the survey conducted by the independent environmental network Greenpeace International in January and February. The survey collected responses from 19,088 participants from the UK, the UAE, Canada, India, Brazil, Egypt, Germany, Mexico, South Africa, Philippines, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, South Korea, China, Malaysia, Austria, Norway and the US. The survey shows strong support for cutting the production of plastic, with more than eight in 10 people (82 per cent), and for protecting biodiversity and the climate by reducing plastic production (80 per cent).

Whether you need a gentle breeze while working, a refreshing airflow during travel, or a cooling companion for outdoor activities, USB fans provide instant relief from the heat. In this comprehensive guide, we explore some of the best USB fans available online, highlighting their features, performance, and versatility to help you stay cool this summer.

AI offers a unique chance to meld cultures, ideas and knowledge into a unified canvas of innovation. With AI poised to inject $15.7 tn into the global economy, its role extends beyond mere economic growth to being a pivotal force of societal transformation. This potential has captured the focus of policymakers worldwide, as we witness several national laws, multilateral guidance and global summits to ensure effective regulatory oversight. However, the pace of AI innovation will surpass the speed at which new regulations can be developed. While regulatory frameworks are indispensable, they are not sufficient to navigate advancements and complex dynamics of the AI sector. A broader, more inclusive approach to governance that transcends conventional regulatory strategies is essential. This approach demands the cultivation of an AI ecosystem rooted in openness and transparency, a fertile ground where deliberation, diversity and even dissent are not just welcomed but are incentivised pathways towards achieving consensus on ethical and responsible AI training, development and deployment.

India's defence exports have witnessed a significant surge in 2023-24 with a growth of ₹21,083 crore. In fact, the last few financial years have witnessed steady and methodical increase in India's defence exports to countries including the Seychelles, the Maldives, Mauritius and Ecuador. These y-o-y increases started primarily in 2017-18, with the trajectory of defence exports hitting ₹4,682 crore, followed by a significant jump to ₹10,745 crore, which represented an increase of an impressive 129.49% in 2018-19. Then, a dip of 15.16% in defence export performance in 2019-20 to ₹9,115 crore was induced by the pandemic. A further decrease ensued in 2020-21, due to the continuation of Covid, by 7.47% to ₹8,434 crore. The decrease in 2019-20 and 2020-21 was not as precipitous as the surge in defence export growth in the pre-pandemic phase. In the post-pandemic phase, defence exports regained their footing with an increase to ₹12,814 crore in 2022-23, which was higher than in the pre-pandemic year of 2018-19 when exports actually experienced a significant rise.

Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Monte Carlo Masters on Thursday, where the 22-time Grand Slam winner was expected to make his ATP Tour comeback. «Unfortunately I have to tell you that I am not going to be playing in Monte Carlo. My body simply won't allow me,» said the 37-year-old Spaniard on social media. The record 11-time Monte Carlo winner missed virtually all of the 2023 season through injury and has only played at the Brisbane International this season, where he felt a hip injury flare-up.