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Bharat Ratna on the late Congress stalwart and former PM PV Narasimha Rao has brought the spotlight back on a leader whose stint was also known for frosty relations with the Sonia Gandhi-led Congress establishment, among others. Rao was virtually shunned by Congress and was treated as a 'political untouchable' after his government was voted out in 1996. Clearly, the award from the Narendra Modi government to a Congress leader is not just a recognition for the former PM who left his mark in various fields but it is also meant to rub the Gandhis and their loyalists in Congress the wrong way. Even during his PM stint, Rao and Sonia were known to have shared a tense relationship. Sonia's one-time advisor Natwar Singh has recorded a few details in his autobiography. Even the 10 Janpath loyalists, who used to spread versions of how PM Rao used to go out of his way to show respect and loyalty to her, later started complaining how he deftly reduced Gandhi to a «golden bird in a golden cage» during his tenure. While Rao government gave Bharat Ratna to Rajiv Gandhi posthumously in 1991, Rao made it a point to confer the same on the long-overlooked Sardar Patel.

Congress in August 2022 approved the landmark Chips and Science Act. The law provides $52.7 billion, including $39 billion in subsidies for semiconductor production and $11 billion research and development. It also creates a 25% investment tax credit for building chip plants, estimated to be worth $24 billion.

DJ Tiesto has announced the cancellation of his performance at Sunday's Super Bowl event in Las Vegas due to a family emergency. Stepping in on short notice to fill the gap is DJ Kaskade. Tiesto, also known as Tijs Verwest, was slated to be the in-game DJ for the Super Bowl, providing entertainment before the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers, as well as during intervals. Although not scheduled for the halftime show, which will feature eight-time Grammy Awards winner Usher, Tiesto expressed his disappointment at missing the event due to the unexpected circumstances.

1) Karpoori Thakur (Posthumous): Bihar's former chief minister and a well-known socialist leader will be posthumously honoured with Bharat Ratna. Popularly known as referred to as 'Jan Nayak' (people's leader), Thakur will become the 49th recipient of this prestigious award. 2) Lal Krishna Advani: Bharatiya Janata Party stalwart and former deputy prime minister, has been associated with the party since its establishment in 1980.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday, February 9, that the late Indian agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan, along with former Prime Ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, would be posthumously conferred the Bharat Ratna award.

₹ 3,716.1 million as compared to ₹ 3,037.3 million in Q3’FY23. ▪ EBITDA for Q3’FY24 grew by an impressive 42.7% to ₹ 693.5 Mn as compared to ₹ 485.8 million in Q3’FY23. EBIDTA margin for Q3’FY24 expanded by 270 bps to an impressive 18.7% as compared to 16.0% in Q3’FY23.

Amazon is cutting hundreds of jobs. So are Macy’s and Wayfair. But one retail worker is still in high demand: Walmart superstore manager.

It is that time of the year again, one of my favourite times, the film awards season. Very close on the heels of my excitement around the festive season of Diwali and Christmas comes a time of celebration when all the incredible films of the past year get acknowledged and bestowed with the most coveted awards of cinema, the Oscars, awarded by the US-based Academy for Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. After the pre-cursors to the Oscars—namely, the Golden Globes, Screen Actor’s Guild and Independent Spirit awards and others—are over, the Oscar race seems to get clearer, although nothing can be said for certain till awards night on 10 March.

Margot Robbie clinched the Best Actor award for "Barbie" at the 26th Annual Family Film and TV Awards. The event, hosted by Akbar Gbajabiamila and Amanda Kloots, recognized outstanding achievements in family entertainment.

Joe Biden's administration is expected to award billions of dollars in subsidies in coming weeks to top semiconductor companies including Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co to help build new factories in the U.S., the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday. The forthcoming announcements aim to kick-start manufacturing of advanced semiconductors that power smartphones, artificial intelligence, and weapons systems, the WSJ reported, citing industry executives familiar with the negotiations.

Preeti Rajak, who is a champion trap shooter, has become the first woman to hold the rank of Subedar in the Indian Army after she was promoted on Sunday. Subedar Rajak joined the Army in the Corps of Military Police in December 2022. «In a proud moment for the Indian Army as well as women of the country, today Havildar Preeti Rajak, trap shooter, was promoted to the rank of Subedar,» the Army said.

Australian Open marks the initial significant triumph for the duo, who experienced defeat in the US Open final last year. Following the rankings update on Monday, Rohan Bopanna will ascend to the world number one spot, while Matthew Ebden, despite participating in three additional tournaments within the ranking period, will hold the number two position. 1.

semiconductor companies including Intel, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co in the coming weeks to help build new factories in the United States, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday. The forthcoming announcements are aimed at kick-starting manufacturing of advanced semiconductors that power smartphones, artificial intelligence and weapons systems, the WSJ reported, citing industry executives familiar with the negotiations.

Anand Mahindra took to social media site X (formerly known as Twitter) to share some personal advice with armies across the world when it comes to engaging against the Indian Army. "Some personal advice to other armies: Don’t ever.. EVER… mess with these guys…" the Mahindra Group Chairman wrote.

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are reuniting for a kidnapping thriller movie with streaming service Netflix. Affleck will direct the movie, titled 'Animals', with Damon starring in the lead role.

Illinois officials have awarded a prison medical care contract to the same company it's been using for years, despite multimillion-dollar lawsuits and widespread accusations of substandard care

Wells Fargo & Co. lifted Chief Executive Charlie Scharf’s pay to $29 million for 2023, a year in which profit grew and the bank’s shares outperformed those of rivals. 

₹50,000 crore into highway building in the current fiscal as it chases a record 13,800-km target, despite slow construction across much of the year. The Union budget for FY24 had granted ₹2.6 trillion for the ministry of road transport and highways (MoRTH) for road construction. The additional amount will be used to build new roads, pay for projects awarded earlier, and acquire land.

₹50,000 crore into highway building in the current fiscal as it chases a record 13,800-km target, despite slow construction across much of the year. The Union budget for FY24 had granted ₹2.6 trillion for the ministry of road transport and highways (MoRTH) for road construction. The additional amount will be used to build new roads, pay for projects awarded earlier, and acquire land.

Just four persons from the world of business were named for the country’s top civilian honours ahead of Republic Day, the least-represented major field for the Padma awards this year. Their share among all recipients—3% out of total 132 awardees—has been tiny for two years in a row, a Mint analysis of data from the home affairs ministry showed. Last year, three of the 106 Padma awardees (2.8%) were from the ‘trade and industry’ category, a sharp decline from a 7.8% share in 2020 and 7.1% in 2022.

Republic Day LIVE Updates here The Regiment today comprises of 29 Battalion. In glorius 265 Years of its existence, the Regiment has a total 45 Battle Honours, 14 Theatre Honours, 11 COAS unit citations, 52 GOC-in-C Unit Appreciations, 5 UN Force Commander Citations, 01 Ashoka Chakra, 5 Mahavir Chakra, 11 Kirti Chakra, 36 Vir Chakra, 49 Saurya Chakra, and many other gallantry & distinguished awards.