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federal agencies. The order, issued by Judge Tanya Chutkan, follows a lawsuit from 14 Democratic state attorneys general challenging DOGE’s expansive authority under Musk, which they argue bypasses constitutional checks.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting confirmed plans to slash 9,000 roles from the 15,000-strong NHS England workforce, targeting hundreds of millions in savings by merging duplicated functions like communications and strategy teams. The decision reverses a 2012 Coalition-era restructuring, drawing cautious support from figures like Jeremy Hunt, though critics warn of potential disruptions to patient care. Recent resignations of NHS England’s chief executive and medical director preceded the overhaul, signaling internal turmoil.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India's judiciary is grappling with the unintended consequences of live-streamed court cases as short, often out-of-context, clips go viral on social media, fuelling misinformation. And that has reignited the debate whether the proceedings should be shared live online at all.

Kuki-Zo organisations in Manipur are planning a referendum on the political future of the Kuki-Zo people, calling for the creation of a Union Territory. The exercise, titled Kuki-Zo People's Referendum Ballot, will allow voters to express their opinion via a simple question: «Do you, as a Kuki-Zo person in Manipur, support the creation of a Union Territory for Kuki-Zo villages, governed directly by the Government of India?» Voters can choose Yes or No, and their details will be recorded as per the Indian Electoral Roll. The move echoes the 1951 Naga National Council plebiscite, which claimed 99.9% support for Naga independence. Meanwhile, normal life in Kuki-Zo areas of Manipur remains disrupted for the fifth day due to an indefinite shutdown called by the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC). The protest is against the resumption of bus services between Imphal and the hill districts and the recent police actions.

Warren Buffett, the 94-year-old billionaire investor, has again demonstrated his remarkable market acumen as he had predicted that Wall Street would crash after US president Donald Trump came to power, as per a report.

money laundering, corruption, fraud, asset recovery and the financing of illicit activities, the ED said Thursday. The collaboration between Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) of Mauritius will «bolster» financial enforcement capabilities and will also contribute to broader economic and security cooperation between the two nations, the federal probe agency said in a statement. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was exchanged in the presence of Modi and Prime Minister of Mauritius Navinchandra Ramgoolam. During the discussions leading to the MoU, the ED and the FCC explored the possibilities of «joint operations» to detect, investigate and prosecute cross-border money laundering offences, according to the ED. They also underlined the significance of exchange programmes, experience sharing, training and skill building of the officers of both the organisations, it said. «Discussions were held on how ED can assist FCC by providing technological assistance and sharing of their digital forensic tools and best practices, towards ensuring better data seizing and extraction, and more productive data analysis,» the statement said.

The February budget deficit was more than $307 billion, almost two and half times higher compared to January and 3.7% more than the same time last year, CNBC reported.

Enforcement Directorate Thursday said it has found «multiple irregularities» in the operations of TASMAC that has monopoly over liquor trade in Tamil Nadu, including «manipulation» in the tender processes and «unaccounted» cash transactions worth Rs 1,000 crore through distillery companies. The federal agency claimed in a statement that it got «evidence» suggesting these corrupt practices after it raided the employees, corporate offices of distilleries and plants of the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited (TASMAC) on March 6. ED sources, on the day of the raids, had said the searches were also conducted against «key associates» linked to prohibition and excise department minister Senthil Balaji. The ED said it found «incriminating» data related to transfer postings, transport and bar licence tenders, indent orders «favouring» few distillery companies, excess charge of Rs 10-30 per bottle by TASMAC outlets, with the «involvement» of TASMAC officials, during the searches. It said this data shows «manipulation» in TASMAC's transport tender allocations where a «glaring» issue was the «mismatch» between the KYC details of the applicant and the demand draft (DD), suggesting that the final successful bidder did not even obtain the requisite DD before the application deadline. Tenders were awarded despite having only a single applicant in the final bid. TASMAC paid over Rs 100 crore annually to transporters, as per the ED.

green projects to boost flow of climate-related financing. The central bank has also proposed to set up a dedicated “on tap” cohort on climate change risks and sustainable finance under its Regulatory Sandbox initiative. Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Thursday said that the lack of bankable green projects slowed the adequate flow of credit and a collaborative approach could address this constraint. «Capacity and expertise constraints limit the ability to appraise and thus finance climate change mitigation. It also enhances the risk of funding such projects. Thus, creation of a common pool of such bankable projects will have multi-fold benefits for the entire ecosystem,» Malhotra said at a seminar on climate change risks and finance organised by the central bank in New Delhi. He stressed upon capacity building and improving technical know-how to better appraise risks in financing projects which use green technologies.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The 18th edition of the cash-rich Indian Premier League kicks off in a week’s time at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. In the 2024 season, streaming partner JioCinema had recorded a 57% growth in IPL viewership compared to the previous year.

Global Capability Centers (GCCs) and the technology sector, according to a report by Anarock. The co-working sector accounted for 34% of the total transactions, marking a 6% increase from 2023. Conversely, the IT-ITeS sector’s share decreased by 3% to 29%, while consulting business occupiers contributed 12% to the overall transactions. “The year 2024 emerged as a transformative year for the office real estate market, characterized by robust absorption, strategic expansion by diverse sectors, and strong rental growth across major markets,” said Peush Jain, MD-commercial leasing and advisory, Anarock Group.

Gensol Engineering, in its meeting today, approved a 1:10 stock split along with a fundraise of $50 million through the issuance of Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCBs), American Depository Receipt, Global Depository Receipt and/or other global listed/unlisted securities with options of conversion into equity shares of company. The company announced that it will split its existing equity shares from a face value of Rs 10 per share to Re 1 per share, effectively increasing the number of outstanding shares tenfold.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Nvidia—the stock market’s AI darling—is not only cheap in historical terms, but it is notably less expensive than some other stocks you might not expect. Nvidia stock is one of, if not the most, frequently discussed artificial-intelligence trades on Wall Street.

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Holi festival in Jharkhand, a meteorological department official said on Thursday. Some districts in Kolhan and Palamu divisions may also experience a maximum temperature of around 40 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature is likely to increase by up to five degrees Celsius during the next four days, starting from Friday, he said. «A yellow alert of heatwave has been issued for the Kolhan division, comprising three districts Seraikela-Kharswan, East and West Singhbhum, for March 14. Ranchi Meteorological Centre in-charge Abhishek Anand said, „A similar condition may be experienced in Palamu division, mainly in Palamu and Garhwa districts along with Kolhan on March 15 and 16. The maximum temperature could reach 40 degrees Celsius in two divisions.“ Anand added that the maximum temperature might rise by three to five degrees Celsius across Jharkhand during the next four days due to the inflow of warm winds from the western region.

JioHotstar has set new records in India’s live sports streaming with the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, drawing 540+ crore views and nearly 11,000 crore minutes of watch time, cementing its dominance in digital sports. The India vs. New Zealand final captivated audiences nationwide, drawing 124.2 crore views and reaching a peak concurrency of 6.12 crores. Hindi-speaking regions contributed over 38% of total viewership, with Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Goa, Punjab, and Haryana leading consumption. Large-screen viewing also saw a surge, with JioHotstar achieving over 80% penetration in WiFi-enabled CTV households, and Maharashtra recording the highest viewership. Kiran Mani, CEO – Digital, JioStar, highlighted the platform’s scale and accessibility: «The overwhelming response to the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 marks a leap toward the billion-screen opportunity, where seamless access and immersive engagement are now the expectation, not the exception. The tournament also saw the highest-ever single-day subscriptions since launch, during the India vs Australia match, further underscoring the scale at which audiences are embracing digital streaming. This moment is a testament to our commitment to making high-quality experiences accessible to all and transforming digital consumption in India, as we continue to deliver unparalleled, seamless, and inclusive experiences built for the future.»

mutual fund SIP stoppage ratio surged to 122.76% in February, up from 109.15% in January 2025, indicating that more investors chose to discontinue their SIPs or that their SIP tenure ended, rather than starting new investments. In February, the number of SIPs discontinued or completed stood at 54.70 lakh, while the number of new SIPs registered was 44.56 lakh. For the first 11 months of the current financial year, the SIP stoppage ratio was recorded at 72.32%, with 462.62 lakh SIPs discontinued and 639.66 lakh new SIPs registered. In contrast, the stoppage ratio for FY24 was 52.41%, according to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI).

Milan Parikh, Managing Director, Jainam Broking Ltd. In an interview with ETMarkets, Parikh said: “AI will not replace traders but will enhance their ability to make faster, more informed, and data-backed decisions. Those who integrate AI into their trading process will have a clear edge in today’s evolving markets,” Edited excerpts:

JSW Energy will remain in focus on Thursday, March 13, after the company’s subsidiary JSW Neo Energy has entered into a share purchase agreement (SPA) for a 100% stake acquisition of Virya Infrapower Private Limited. Post this acquisition, Virya Infrapower will become a step-down subsidiary of the company.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has notified new norms for initial public offerings (IPOs) of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to protect investor interests. Mint takes a look at this excitable segment of the equity market: Sebi last week notified amendments to tighten rules for initial share sales by SMEs.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Blackstone Group Inc of the US will build out its credit and infrastructure verticals in India to complement its private equity (PE) and real estate businesses, senior executives at the firm said, adding that the firm is expecting to double its India assets under management (AUM) over the next three years. “We have a global (credit) business of over $450 billion in assets that we hope to bring into India," Blackstone’s chairman, chief execuitve officer and co-founder Stephen Schwarzman said in a media interaction in Mumbai.