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Ministry of Coal on Wednesday said it has sought feedback from interested government as well as private entities for establishment of coal gasification plants in the country. The ministry said it has issued three draft request for proposals (RFPs) for consultation on coal gasification scheme. «Issued three draft RFPs to solicit feedback from interested government PSUs and private investors for the establishment of coal gasification plants in India,» it said in a statement. The stakeholders can provide their feedback and suggestions until March 20, it said.

CoinSwitch has become the first Indian crypto exchange to surpass 20 million registered users. 

cricket league that helps discover and improve new talents. It aims to find, train and promote new players. The league helps talented players who have trouble getting noticed to play in a good, competitive environment.

Also Read | Bitcoin surge: Why should you still not invest in cryptos? These are 7 key reasons Commenting on the milestone, Ashish Singhal, Co-founder of CoinSwitch said, “Bull markets are a magnet for new users, and crypto is now on a bullish path. To be the most beginner-friendly crypto trading app has been the priority at CoinSwitch since day one.

India to set up international big cat alliance Rawat, who was the forest minister in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in 2021 is now with the Congress party. The court's judgment came on a petition filed by environment activist and lawyer Gaurav Bansal alleging the destruction of the tiger habitat and a decline in the tiger density in the Lansdowne Forest Division owing to illegal construction in the Pakhro Tiger Safari as well as illicit cutting of trees.

—Name withheld on request It is always better to evaluate the corpus required for your financial goals as it can help you invest in a planned manner. One of the best ways to work on retirement corpus is to look at current expenses and add inflation to it. If we assume today that you are retiring and to maintain a lifestyle you and your spouse will need ₹75,000 every month, then after 10 years with an inflation of 6% per annum, you will need ₹1.35 lakh monthly at retirement to take care of the same expenses.

captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday, lauding the off-spinner ahead of his 100th Test as a «rare» talent critical for the team's success. The fifth and final Test against England, starting here on Thursday, is inconsequential to the final outcome of the series as India have already taken an unbeaten 3-1 lead. But it has become significant due to the 100-Test milestone set to be achieved by Ashwin and England batter Jonny Bairstow. "(It's a) big achievement for any player to play 100 Tests. It is a big milestone. He has been a match winner for us. What he has done for us, no praise is enough," Rohit said on the eve of the match. «His performances over the last five-seven years, every series he has contributed. It is rare to have players like him,» he added.

In a panel discussion hosted by ETMarkets, CoinSwitch Kuber CEO Ashish Singhal expressed optimism regarding the regulatory landscape's evolving stance towards innovation within India's digital ecosystem. Singhal also shed light on the company's efforts to educate beginners, the growing interest of businesses in blockchain technology, interactions with regulatory authorities, and strategies for navigating the complex regulatory landscape. Edited excerpts:

About 70% of the issue size is anticipated to constitute a fresh fund-raising initiative aimed at securing growth capital for expansion purposes, with the remaining portion allocated for an offer for sale from existing shareholders.

GAIL (India) Ltd. traded 2.6 per cent lower in Wednesday's session at 02:05PM (IST). The stock opened at Rs 194.35 and has touched an intraday high and low of Rs 194.35 and Rs 185.65, respectively, during the session so far. The stock quoted a 52-week high of Rs 196.35 and a 52-week low of 102.1. About 1,455,265 shares changed hands on the counter so far.

Real Estate Sector of India has witnessed a growing and evolving demand amongst the ultra-rich NRIs. Their preferences, fuelled by an interconnected world, increased availability of sustainable options, world class infrastructure, and advantageous Price Differentials, make Real Estate investment in India a promising purchase for NRIs on multiple fronts. Per recent reports, there has been a 35% YOY rise in investments by NRIs in the Indian residential real estate market. Growing Interest in Indian real estate NRIs at large have witnessed a rise in income with higher paying jobs and flourishing businesses overseas. They are therefore looking at India as a great opportunity for real estate investment given the positive economical outlook for the country. These homes are lucrative rent generating assets for them as appreciation in India is higher than the other markets. The currency advantage also remains a catalyst to encourage investments from other countries.

Dhoni and his wife Sakshi Dhoni. Kapoor shared pictures with the couple, catching eyeballs across social media. Before that, at the pre-wedding function, Kapoor shared a reel of her shaking a leg with American pop star Rihanna on the song "Zingaat" from Janhvi's debut film "Dhadak".

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Mint reported on 6 March. These road assets are expected to be brought under the IHCT.

Excite FC and Exclusive FC variants now feature a 7.4 kW AC fast-charging option, drastically reducing the charging time to under 3.5 hours for a 0-100 percent charge, compared to the previous 7 hours on a 3.3 kW AC charger. The new fast-charging variants are priced at ₹8.24 lakh for the Excite FC and ₹9.14 lakh for the Exclusive FC (ex-showroom). These FC variants replace the previous nomenclature of Push, Play, and Pace with Executive, Excite, and Exclusive, reported the publication.

cricket was overshadowed by a family crisis. This significant achievement came during his 100th Test match, a moment that should have been purely celebratory. Instead, the joy was cut short.

CoinSwitch, a leading cryptocurrency trading platform, announced that it has surpassed 2 crore registered users, marking a significant milestone as the first platform in India to achieve this feat. This achievement comes amid a notable surge in user activity within India, fueled by growing investor optimism following developments such as the introduction of Bitcoin ETFs in the US, the potential approval of Ethereum ETFs, and the eagerly anticipated Bitcoin Halving event.

The name ‘Secretariat’ may not ring a bell with most people, but racetrack regulars swear by it. Secretariat was an American thoroughbred who is widely considered the greatest racehorse of the 20th century. The sly steed had a signature move.

SBI deputy managing director Manju Agarwal from the board of CMS Info Systems has brought to light the troubles faced by independent directors juggling multiple board positions. Agarwal's decision to step down from CMS Info Systems came around the time of her resignation from Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL), where she served as an independent director, according to a report by Economic Times.

Festival goers were in for a magnetic new experience that was steeped in fashion and style. The evening hosted a stunning fashion show curated by ace designer Nachiket Barve and an innovative showcase called Fashion NXT Spotlight curated by the Fashion Design Council of India with 9 leading Indian designers – Alpana Neeraj, Bloni, Antar Agni, Mandira Wirk, Geisha Designs, Verandah, Shweta Kapoor, Tanieya Khanuja and Nitin Bal Chauhan.

Vamsi Gaddam has emerged a pioneer in India's sustainable construction industry, leaving a lasting impression on Visaka Industries Ltd, one of India’s leading construction companies. With a background that traces back to his role as a Management Trainee in 2011, Gaddam swiftly ascended the ranks, culminating in his current position as Joint Managing Director of the 40-year-old, ₹1600 cr.