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Many India-New Zealand clashes over the years have been decided by some massive factors: Be it a run chase masterclass from Virat Kohli, supporting acts from KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer etc, Kiwi pacers Matt Henry and Trent Boult running through Indian top order and making the scorecard look like a football scoreline or recently, the domination of both side's spinners.

Divya Mittal, an officer of the esteemed Indian Administrative Service (IAS), is no stranger to adversity. Her journey toward becoming a civil servant was paved with relentless effort, unwavering determination, and countless sacrifices. Before successfully clearing one of the nation’s most challenging competitive examinations, she pursued higher education at two of India’s most distinguished institutions—the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Delhi and the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Bangalore. While securing admission into these premier institutes and eventually entering the bureaucratic system required immense perseverance, Mittal acknowledges that none of these hurdles compare to the complexities and emotional demands of motherhood. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, she shared a series of reflections about the trials and triumphs of raising two young daughters while simultaneously managing the weighty responsibilities of her profession.

The automobile sector, on the other hand, is expected to have a very minimal impact owing to the US being a small export market. Terming India as a very high tariff nation, US President Donald Trump has said that reciprocal tariffs on countries that impose levies on American goods will kick in on April 2.

Tariq Anwar on Sunday charged the BJP-led NDA in Bihar with making «political use» of religious leaders like Acharya Dhirendra Shastri alias Bageshwar Baba ahead of the assembly polls later this year. Anwar, who addressed a press conference in his Lok Sabha constituency of Katihar, was asked about Shastri's tour of Gopalganj where he is likely to stay till Monday. The former Union minister, in a sarcastic tone, said, «I have no problem with these religious leaders going anywhere. But, I wonder why they are made to always take the trouble of visiting poll-bound areas.» «It appears the NDA is making political use of these 'babas', since it is wary of facing the people in elections with its dismal track record on governance,» alleged Anwar.

Granules India for failing to maintain buildings for drug storage and avoiding adequate procedures regarding cleaning and maintenance of equipment at its Telangana-based formulations plant. In a warning letter to the company's Chairman and Managing Director Krishna Prasad Chigurupati, the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) stated that the company failed to establish and follow adequate written procedures for maintaining equipment at the Medchal-Malkajgiri-based manufacturing facility. The USFDA inspected the facility from August 26 to September 6, 2024. «Our investigators observed significant contamination in multiple ducts of non-dedicated use in the preparation of finished drug products manufactured at your facility,» the USFDA stated.

Trump welcomed a wide range of industry players including Zach Witkoff, one of the founders of the president's own crypto business, World Liberty Financial, his social media posts showed.

Ministry of Labour and Employment has called on platform workers to register on the e-Shram portal to access benefits announced in the Union Budget 2025-26. A gig worker is someone who takes on short-term jobs, often for multiple service providers or aggregators. Recognising their contribution to the economy, the government has introduced measures to support them, including online registration, identity cards, and healthcare coverage under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). The AB-PMJAY scheme offers ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation at over 31,000 public and private empanelled hospitals across India.

Bank of Baroda has launched a specialised savings account for women NRIs, becoming the first Indian public sector bank to offer such a product. The BoB Global Women NRE & NRO Savings Account provides benefits including concessional rates on home and auto loans, reduced processing fees, full waivers on locker rent, and a customised debit card with complimentary airport lounge access. The account also comes with free personal and air accident insurance coverage. Beena Vaheed, executive director at Bank of Baroda, said the bank aims to cater to the changing needs of global Indian women. «The bob Global Women NRE & NRO Savings Account recognises the changing dynamics of today’s global Indian women and is designed to empower them,» she said. In addition to the women-centric offering, the bank has upgraded its bob Premium NRE & NRO Savings Account. The enhanced account features a debit card with higher transaction limits, free airport lounge access, free safe deposit locker, and concessional loan rates.

customs duty and 5 per cent Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) on lentils with effect from March 8. So far, the import of lentils has been exempt from duty. The government had initially allowed the duty-free import of yellow peas in December 2023 and subsequently extended it thrice till February 28.

India and New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. Captain winning the toss will likely want to bat first and put on a challenging total on the board to create scoreboard pressure in the big match. Batting first will also put the opponents in the heat for 50 overs. Further, there will be minimal due and batting second might not be advantageous.

Corporate India on the whole, is still at a ‘progressive’ stage (L2), finds the analysis of 251 organisations, including 40 Nifty100 Companies and 8 of the top 10 Indian business houses, by talent and leadership consulting firm BasilTree Consulting — where organisations have formal strategies and defined initiatives, but DEI is yet to become a true business driver. Over a third of companies are still at the ‘emerging’ stage (L1), treating DEI as compliance-led and event-driven, while only a small fraction has reached a ‘transformative’ (L4) stage, where inclusion is embedded into culture, strategy, and measurable business impact. The more mature companies – belonging to the Nifty-100 list, are in the L3 bracket.

Tata Capital is likely to file preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise USD 2 billion (over Rs 17,000 crore) through an initial public offering (IPO) only after getting final approval from the NCLT for Tata Motors Finance merger with the company, according to sources. At this size, the company is expected to be valued at around $11 billion, they said. The final order is awaited from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), which is expected to be closed by the end of this financial year (FY25), sources said.

«We have seen reports regarding the vandalism at a Hindu temple in Chino Hills, California. We condemn such despicable acts in the strongest terms,» External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. «We call upon the local law enforcement authorities to take stringent action against those responsible for these acts, and also ensure adequate security to places of worship,» he said.

Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hamid Karra on Saturday said that National Hydroelectric Power Corporation is no less than East India Company and is draining the resources of the J&K, besides taking undue consultancy charges from the regional entities. Karra, while speaking on the budget presented by the Omar Abdullah led government in J&K Assembly, also accused the NHPC of inappropriately taking Rs 300 crore as consultancy charges over the last ten years from the regional entity. “A corporate entity which can be considered nothing less than the East India Company…I am talking about NHPC. Post the commissioning of 900 MW Baglihar power project in 2008 which was independently executed and commissioned by state arm JK Power Development Corporation, NHPC came back as Chenab Valley Power Projects (CVPP) — a joint venture between JKSPDC (49% stake), NHPC(49% stake) & PTC (2% stake),” said Karra in the assembly.

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Having dominated throughout the tournament with a spin-heavy attack, India is unlikely to make any changes to its winning combination. Varun Chakaravarthy’s mystery spin has been a game-changer, making life difficult for opposition batters. Skipper Rohit Sharma and the team management are expected to continue with the four-spinner strategy. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli was reportedly injured during one of the practice sessions, gripping all Indian Cricket Team fans a scare. But it is unlikely that Kohli will not feature in the marquee clash.

export prices from India extended declines this week to their lowest level since June 2023 due to weak demand and abundant supplies, while Vietnam rice saw increased demand. India's 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $409-$415 per tonne, down from last week's $413-$420. Indian 5% broken white rice was priced at $390-$400 per ton this week. Vietnam has been aggressively selling rice in the world market, which has put pressure on prices in other countries, said a New Delhi-based dealer with a global trade house.

India have come out as a dominant side in the eight-team spectacle as they are cruising on a winning momentum with four straight wins including a four-wicket triumph over Australia in the semifinal. The Men in Blue topped Group A with wins over Bangladesh, arch-rivals Pakistan, and New Zealand, while the Black Caps secured wins against Pakistan and Bangladesh before losing their final group tie against India. New Zealand outclassed South Africa by 50 runs in the semifinal to set up a title match against India.

Indian students to apply for the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards, which offer a £10,000 (approximately ₹11.26 lakh) fee waiver for postgraduate studies aimed at creating a broader societal impact. Vice-Chancellor Professor Shitij Kapur highlighted the awards’ significance, particularly for Indian students, as he himself had left Delhi for higher studies abroad. He also emphasized the university’s long-standing Indian connection, mentioning freedom fighter Sarojini Naidu as one of its early female alumni. “We were one of the earliest universities in the UK to teach Sanskrit and Bengali, and Sarojini Naidu was one of our remarkable students in the very early days when King's started admitting female students,” Kapur told PTI.

Italian Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida has called for the consolidation of reciprocal trade relations with India, highlighting the very strong relationship between the two governments. His remarks came against the backdrop of the two-day 'Vinitaly' trade promotion fair India Roadshow that began on Saturday. Talking about 'Vinitaly', the Italian Agriculture Minister said it is a platform where «the best Italian wine companies and others represent themselves, meet, discuss» and it allows «deepening of the topics related to the development of this industry from every point of view». In a video message, the Italian Minister of Agriculture pointed out the «very strong relationship between the two governments» and said, «It must be consolidated through mutual export».

Champions Trophy 2025. The rivalry between the two nations goes back a few decades in the ODI format. However, it has been worth noting the past few years. New Zealand beat India in the semifinal of the 2019 World Cup, only to lose to England in the final, while India returned the treatment in 2023 World Cup by knocking the Kiwis out in the semifinal, eventually losing to Australia in the final.