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S Jaishankar, unveiled a compelling message: understanding India's trajectory is crucial, not just for Indians, but for the global community. His book, "Why Bharat Matters," serves as a powerful call to action, urging readers to recognize India's ascent as a major player on the world stage. While speaking at the Raisina Dialogue 2024, Jaishankar said on February 23 “whether you're an Indian national or someone living abroad, it's important to understand why Bharat matters, because it will be bigger in everybody's lives in the coming decade and the coming century," as quoted by ANI.

Mint a day after the release of the MPC minutes, Varma said that he expects normalization of interest rates and that his views regarding a rate cut will remain unchanged even if there is the possibility of a hike in minimum support price (MSP) in future. He was the only MPC member to have voted for a rate cut in the February policy meeting. Edited excerpts I think that India has sufficient monetary autonomy to base its monetary actions on the needs of the domestic economy.

injured after a cement tanker hit a bus on the Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway in Nadiad in the late hours on Friday. According to the police, bus broke the roadside railing and fell 25 feet down on the roadside. Rajesh Gadhiya, Superintendent of Police, said, «The bus was going from Ahmedabad to Pune in which there were about 23 passengers. The driver of a cement tanker suddenly turned left and hit the bus. Two people have died and several people have been injured. Their treatment is underway. A case will be filed against the tanker driver and further legal action will be taken.»

President Joe Biden said the measures aim to ensure Russian President Vladimir Putin "pays an even steeper price for his aggression abroad and repression at home." The sanctions targeted Russia's Mir payment system, financial institutions and its military industrial base, sanctions evasion, future energy production and other areas. They also hit prison officials the U.S. says are linked to Navalny's death.

Will Smith offered fans a glimpse into the final leg of filming for the highly anticipated "Bad Boys 4." The franchise, known for its explosive action and comedic duo of Smith and Martin Lawrence as detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, is set to continue its legacy with the upcoming sequel, directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah.

Divine Light, illuminate my path!' From a spiritual perspective, when this resonates deeply within us, it leads to a transformative exploration of our sacred connections. In the 'Jnana Karma Sanyas Yog' chapter of the Bhagwad Gita, Krishn talks about the significance of faith — 'Shraddhavan labhate jnanam' — as the foundation for attaining spiritual wisdom. This faith blossoms through the interconnected paths of Karma, Jnana and Bhakti. Karma Yog encourages selfless action and guides us to act with a pure heart, driven by a purpose that uplifts ourselves and others. Jnana Yog invites introspection, urging us to dive into the vast ocean of spiritual knowledge, unravelling the profound nature of divine love, elevating it beyond the realm of the ordinary. Bhakti Yog, the path of devotion, transforms the conventional celebrations of love into a sacred pilgrimage of love. Here, heartfelt devotion and unwavering prayers occupy centre stage, acting as a bridge connecting us with the higher power. It allows us to express gratitude, seek guidance and find solace in the presence of something greater than ourselves.

Lok Sabha polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked his Cabinet colleagues to prepare a blueprint of their ministries' development work for the next five years, sources said. In the last Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, Modi also suggested all Cabinet ministers to prepare an actionable agenda for the next 100 days, they said. The ministers have been asked to submit these details to the Cabinet Secretariat in the coming days, the sources told ET. Modi has indicated that ministers should prepare the roadmap of their respective ministries for next term, they said. However, this should be done without keeping in mind who would have positions in the Cabinet after the 2024 elections.

diplomacy, India's path has been symbolic of its heritage — a nuanced tapestry woven with threads of traditional non-alignment (NAl) and contemporary multi-alignment. S Jaishankar's remarks at last week's Munich Security Conference offer a glimpse of India's diplomatic agility in the global power matrix. The concept of NAl is evolving. Today, it is less about a rigid absence from blocs and more about flexibility to engage on a spectrum of alignments that serve national interests. The essence of this strategic autonomy lies not in isolation but in the ability to manoeuvre across alliances and partnerships without being trapped by any. This new-age NAl — NAl 2.0, if you will — allows India to conduct transactions with Russia, a traditional partner, while deepening ties with Western powerhouses. Critics may view such an approach as opportunistic. But it is a testament to India's maturity and shrewdness. Admiration is due for a nation that can navigate complexities of IR while safeguarding its sovereignty and developmental agenda.

By Jonathan Stempel

Byju's investors unanimously vote to oust founders, revamp board "As the founders did not participate in the meeting, the quorum was never legitimately established, rendering the resolutions null and void," Byju's said. The edtech company further added, “These resolutions were voted upon without the valid constitution of a quorum, as stipulated in Byju’s Articles of Association.

By Rachna Uppal and Hadeel Al Sayegh

The EIA, part of the US Department of Energy, announced it would be conducting a mandatory survey focused on evaluating the electricity consumption by cryptocurrency mining activity in the US.

Paytm app, after the latest orders from the banking authorities? However, customers can heave a sigh of relief as unified payments interface (UPI) payments will not be affected through any of the latest directives. In its latest order, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) asked the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to examine the possibility of migrating Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL) customers using the UPI handle '@paytm' to 4-5 other banks, in order to prevent any disruptions in the payment ecosystem.

21-year-old Shubhkaran, a native of Bathinda, was killed in clashes between Haryana Police and Punjab farmers. The incident took place when some protesting farmers rushed towards barricades at Khanauri.

BJP leaders was supposed to depart for Sandeshkali. The team consisted of senior BJP leaders, including Locket Chatterjee, Agnimitra Paul, MLA, Madhuchandra Kar, General Secretary and MLA, Priyanka Tibrewal, Sonali Murmu, Falguni Patra, and Paromita Dutta. According to a Hindustan Times report, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh said that it was probably an attempt, on the instruction from Delhi, to keep the Sandeshkhali issue alive until Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in West Bengal in March.

By Anisha Sircar

BEIJING (Reuters) — China's market regulator said on Friday that Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) Inc would fix software in 8,700 vehicles to reduce the chance of accidents.

Enforcement Directorate on Friday raided locations in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Haryana as part of an alleged ₹750 crore bank loan fraud-linked money laundering probe against a road construction and toll plazas operating company promoted by a former UP MLA, official sources said. The search action is being taken against Gangotri Enterprises and its main promoters Vinay Shankar Tiwari, Rita Tiwari and Ajeet Pandey.

The income tax (I-T) department has announced that eligible outstanding direct tax demands have been remitted and extinguished. In other words, the taxpayers who were staring at petty tax demands of lower than ₹1 lakh from the department now have a reason to heave a sigh of relief. 

cybersecurity threats from companies of Chinese origin or those linked to its political philosophy, US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioner Brendan Carr told ET, pointing to New Delhi’s pre-emptive action against entities posing both commercial and security challenges to an increasingly digital economy. In an exclusive interview, Carr, who is on his maiden India trip, said that India’s actions on the short-video platform TikTok and telecom equipment suppliers Huawei and ZTE have “set the gold standard in terms of appropriate and strong actions to deal with the threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).”

regulatory challenges imposing higher governance costs, procedural delays and hurdles in establishing partnerships with banks for fintech firms, such actions serve as a runway for them to build a scalable platform in the long run, said senior partners at early-stage venture capital investor firm Elevation Capital. “I think getting a regulatory clarity might make your task tougher because it adds governance and governance cost and it may make your task longer. But I think it provides a nice runway for you to scale and become a scalable platform,” Mridul Arora, partner at Elevation Capital, said.