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Christopher Luxon on Tuesday in the national capital. Nadda presented the visiting Kiwi PM with a shawl, bouquet and the book, «Modi @ 20». BJP in-charge of the Foreign Affairs Department, Dr Vijay Chauthaiwale, was also present during the meeting. Earlier, the New Zealand PM took to X and shared his photo from outside the India Gate. «A big first day in Delhi», he wrote on X.

Lok Sabha debate recordings will be made available to researchers on the IndiaAI Datasets Platform (IDP), announced IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in Delhi on Tuesday. An MoU in this regard between the IndiaAI Mission and the Lok Sabha was signed on Tuesday, he revealed. The IDP, one of the seven pillars of the IndiaAI Mission, seeks to enhance access, quality, and utilisation of public sector datasets to make them AI-ready. It aims to function as a unified data platform, integrating datasets from all existing data platforms as well as onboarding non-government data contributors and providing new-age AI-centric features.

Chief Election Commissioner TN Seshan, saying he upheld the independence and dignity of the Election Commission. Raising the issue in the Rajya Sabha through a Zero Hour mention, the TMC leader said Seshan was the 10th chief election commissioner and he redefined the way the Election Commission of India (ECI) functioned. «Seshan was a fiercely independent election commissioner. His famous quote 'I eat politicians for breakfast' showed that he worked without fear or favour and upheld the independence and dignity of the Election Commission,» he said. Giving reasons for his demand for Bharat Ratna for Seshan, Gokhale said that his strong image gave independence to the ECI. «Today the election commissioners are appointed directly by the government with a majority vote of Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi and Home Minister (Amit) Shah on the selection panel. Neither the Chief Justice of India, which is the judiciary, nor the Leader of the Opposition, which is the legislature, have any say in the appointments,» he said. The TMC leader said «the ECI has now become a government-appointed body».

NASA announced that Wilmore and Williams will depart the ISS on Tuesday, March 18, with the Crew Dragon splashdown scheduled for approximately 5.57 pm EST. The space agency's decision to bring forward the astronauts' return was based on favourable weather conditions. Have you ever wondered why American astronauts opt for splashdown instead of landing on solid ground? Let's try and find out. ALSO READ: Sunita Williams' final moments in ISS: What did the NASA astronaut do before leaving for Earth?

capital on Tuesday driven by sustained buying by stockists and retailers amid a strong trend overseas, according to the All India Sarafa Association. On Monday, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity rallied by Rs 1,300 to hit a fresh peak of Rs 90,750 per 10 grams. The yellow metal of 99.5 per cent purity advanced by Rs 450 to hit a lifetime high of Rs 90,800 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 90,350 per 10 grams.

Starlink is likely to be subjected to a spectrum usage charge (SUC) in India, a levy that had been scrapped for terrestrial network providers such as Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea a few years ago, ToI reported citing sources. If imposed, the tax will increase costs for the Elon Musk-led satellite communications company in India. The potential charge adds to the challenges Starlink is already facing as it negotiates strict compliance mandates related to internet suspension and interception. Sources told ToI, Starlink, which is set to receive telecom airwaves through administrative allocation under the new telecom law passed in December 2023, may have to pay around 3% SUC on its adjusted gross revenue from the country.

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For years, Indian investors looking to diversify globally have had a singular focus—the US. And why not? The past decade saw US equity markets outperform all others, delivering a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 19% in USD, largely fuelled by a booming tech sector.

Pallavi, turned the tables on the sharks in the latest episode of Shark Tank India. Walking into the tank seeking investment for her biodegradable plastics business, she left with a deal far beyond her original ask. The judges, known for grilling contestants, found themselves in an unexpected bidding war, each vying for a piece of her “earth-shattering” innovation. Pallavi’s startup specializes in biodegradable plastics that are not only environmentally friendly but also significantly cheaper than existing alternatives. Her products have already gained traction, securing deals with major clients like Maruti Suzuki and Berger Paints. But what truly set her apart was the immense potential of her technology, which extends beyond plastics to paints and emulsions. Recognizing the scale of her vision, investor Anupam Mittal of Shaadi.com described it as a once-in-50-year breakthrough, comparing it to transformative inventions like the telegraph and computer chips.

India is making significant strides towards becoming self-reliant in solar cell and module manufacturing. As per estimates from Rubix, an analytics services provider, imports of solar cells and modules declined by 20 per cent and 57 per cent respectively in the first eight months of 2024-25.

Brigade Group, a real estate developer, and Gruhas, the investment arm of Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath and Abhijeet Pai, have launched India’s first real estate tech and sustainability-focused investment fund—The Earth Fund. The Rs 300 crore fund, set up under Zoiros Projects Private Limited, includes a Rs 200 crore SEBI-registered Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) and a Rs 100 crore green-shoe option. The Earth Fund aims to support startups that address challenges in the built environment through innovation and sustainable solutions. The fund will target early-stage tech startups, specifically those in Pre-Series A and Series A stages, working on real estate, construction, and sustainability solutions.

anti-dumping duty from $619 to $873 per metric tonne (MT) on aluminium foil imports from China. A gazette notification dated March 17 said the duty will be applicable on aluminium foil up to 80 micron, excluding aluminium foil below 5.5 micron for non-capacitor application. These developments come in the backdrop of United States (US) levying reciprocal tariffs. In addition to these, the US implemented a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminium imports last week. Domestic steel and aluminium producers fear that more Chinese products will make their way to India, putting pressure on margins. India’s provisional anti-dumping duty imposed under this notification shall be effective for six months and shall be payable in Indian currency, the notification said. This duty follows preliminary findings of Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) which concluded that the domestic industry has suffered material injury on account of the goods being exported to India from China. The order lists multiple China headquartered companies that were exporting to India at a price below the normal value, resulting in dumping. Those mentioned include Henan Mingtai technology development Co. Ltd., Henan Mingsheng New Material Technology Co. Ltd., Sunho New Materials Technology Co. Ltd., Shanghai Sunho Aluminium Foil Co. Ltd., Jiangsu Dingsheng New Materials Joint-Stock Co. Ltd., Inner Mongolia Lian Shen New Energy Co. Ltd., and Hangzhou Five Star Aluminium Co. Ltd.

Lahaul and Spiti' is the most vulnerable to avalanches in Himachal Pradesh, while Chamoli the most vulnerable in Uttarakhand, according to an analysis of 11 districts in the two Himalayan states. An increase in avalanches in the Indian Western Himalayas in recent years has been attributed to the combined effects of multiple factors, including climate change, complex terrain and increasing human activities. Researchers Akshay Singhal, M. Kavya and Sanjeev K. Jha, from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhopal, proposed an analytical framework for developing a 'CAVI' score, or 'combined avalanche vulnerability index'. «The CAVI shows that all the highly vulnerable districts are located in Himachal Pradesh, while most of the districts of Uttarakhand are moderately vulnerable,» the authors wrote in the study published in the journal Environment, Development and Sustainability. «The district 'Lahaul and Spiti' is the most vulnerable district, while Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) and Pauri Garhwal (Uttarakhand) are the least vulnerable,» they wrote. They added, «The most vulnerable district in Uttarakhand is Chamoli.»

Domestic benchmark index NSE Nifty ended 325.55 points up at 22834.3, while the BSE Sensex closed 1131.31 points up at 75301.26.

The Orissa Minerals Development Company Ltd.(up 7.25%), 20 Microns Ltd.(up 6.31%), Ashapura Minechem Ltd.(up 5.00%), Pokarna Ltd.(up 3.06%), NMDC Ltd.(up 2.87%), Sandur Manganese & Iron Ores Ltd.(up 2.74%), KIOCL Ltd.(up 2.26%), Aro Granite Industries Ltd.(up 2.15%), Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd.(up 2.15%) and Madhav Marbles & Granites Ltd.(up 1.86%) stood among the top gainers.

Shares of MphasiS Ltd.(up 4.24 per cent), L&T Technology Services Ltd.(up 3.57 per cent), Persistent Systems Ltd.(up 2.75 per cent), Coforge Ltd.(up 2.73 per cent) and LTIMindtree Ltd.(up 1.97 per cent) ended the day as top gainers in the pack.

Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2025 results today (March 18, 2025). The scorecards will be made available on IIT Delhi's website, jam2025.iitd.ac.in, after the official announcement. Only qualified candidates will be allowed to download the scorecard on a later date, from March 24 to July 31, 2025. The scorecard will have the all-India rank as well. IIT JAM 2025 Results: How to check scorecard online

Bangalore within the next decade by investing Rs 1.04 lakh per month across four mutual funds. At just 24 years old, with a high-risk appetite and a 10-15 year investment horizon, the investor has put money into Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund, Nippon India Small Cap Fund, Nippon India Large Cap Fund, and Quant Mid Cap Fund. Also Read | 2 out of 3 equity mutual funds outperform benchmarks in FY25. Which one do you own?

Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2025 results on Tuesday, March 18. Candidates who attempted the exam can check their score on the official website, jam2025.iitd.ac.in, once the results are made available. Students can check their results using their enrollment id, email id and password followed by Captcha code. The scorecard will include the all-India rank and will be available for download from March 24 to July 31, for qualified candidates only.

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson on Tuesday said the global aircraft shortage hampering airline growth will persist for four to five years as supply snags hobble production at jetmakers Boeing and Airbus. Speaking at an event organised by travel news website Skift, Wilson said he sees pinch points in the supply of narrowbody jet engines, business and first class seats, and some elements of aircraft fuselages. Air India is in the midst of an ambitious turnaround strategy two years after Tata Group took control of the airline, but its restructuring efforts have been complicated by jet delivery delays.