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Ministry of Coal (MoC) has showcased exceptional performance in various key areas, surpassing targets and setting new benchmarks in the fiscal year 2023-24. According to a press release by the Ministry of Coal, through robust initiatives and strategic planning, MoC and its associated Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) have made significant strides in capital expenditure (CAPEX), asset monetization, and procurement through Government e-Marketplace (GeM). MoC's CAPEX targets have witnessed a remarkable trend of overachievement in recent years. In the fiscal year 2023-24, MoC set a CAPEX target of Rs 21,030 Crore.

Donald Trump on Friday posted a $91.6 million bond to cover the defamation verdict in favor of writer E. Jean Carroll, and began his appeal of the case that arose from his branding her a liar after she accused him of raping her decades ago. The bond from Federal Insurance Co, part of the insurer Chubb, would cover Carroll's $83.3 million judgment if Trump were to lose his appeal of the Jan. 26 verdict and refuse to pay.

Donald Trump on Friday appealed the writer E. Jean Carroll's $83.3 million verdict in her recent defamation case, which arose from his branding her a liar after she accused him of raping her decades ago. Trump said his appeal to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan will cover «all adverse orders, rulings, decrees, decisions, opinions, memoranda, conclusions, or findings» leading to the Jan. 26 verdict.

film will rule them all? The countdown for the moment when a worthy film and actor will be crowned the best among the current crop has begun! All eyes are on the 96th Academy Awards, which will take place on Monday (11th March). The Academy Awards, aka the Oscars, will be hosted by popular comedian and talk show host Jimmy Kimmel. Ahead of the biggest day in showbiz, here’s what you can expect:

The top executives at three of Canada’s biggest banks took home less than their target pay last year, according to new filings.

National Creators' Awards here, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said it is his guarantee that on Shivratri next year, he will again preside over such a function. With the audience chanting «abki bar 400 paar», the prime minister said this is not Modi's guarantee but that of 140 crore Indians. The prime minister had earlier said in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would get 370 seats and the tally of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would go past 400. Noting that the Lok Sabha polls are round the corner, Modi said on Friday, «I give you the guarantee that on the next Shivratri, it could be on some other date, it will be me who will preside over such a programme.»

Sudha Murty, who was on Friday nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President, holds a 0.83 per cent stake in IT bellwether Infosys which at current prices is worth close to Rs 5,600 crore. The 73-year-old philanthropist is the wife of Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy. She is the chairperson of the Murty Trust and has authored several books.

Now in their eighth year, the Women in Investment Awards continue to have a vital role to play in helping accelerate the pace of change towards a more diverse and inclusive investment industry.   Our awards not only honour the inspiring achievements of women across all parts of the investment industry, they also help shape the discussion around how we can improve diversity & inclusion within the sector.   Categories this year include: Rising Star, Diversity & Inclusion Champion, Fund Selector of the Year, Wealth Manager of the Year, Investment Industry Diversity & Inclusion Initiative...

Sudha Murty has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on March 8 via social media platform X. PM Modi expressed his delight at Murty's nomination to the Upper House, emphasising the significant role it plays in showcasing 'Nari Shakti' or Women Power. Sudha Murty's nomination, disclosed by Prime Minister Modi, coincides with the celebration of International Women's Day.

Infosys Foundation Sudha Murty (73) has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President of India Droupadi Murmu. The development was confirmed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on microblogging website X (formerly Twitter). “I am delighted that the President of India has nominated @SmtSudhaMurty Ji to the Rajya Sabha. Sudha Ji's contributions to diverse fields including social work, philanthropy and education have been immense and inspiring. Her presence in the Rajya Sabha is a powerful testament to our 'Nari Shakti', exemplifying the strength and potential of women in shaping our nation's destiny. Wishing her a fruitful Parliamentary tenure,” Modi wrote in the post.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi honoured various content creators across different fields with the prestigious National Creators Award. Among the recipients was Drew Hicks, an American citizen with a special knack for speaking Bhojpuri, a dialect primarily spoken in the Indian state of Bihar. During the ceremony, Prime Minister Modi personally handed over the award to Drew Hicks, recognising his significant contribution as an international content creator. The audience erupted in laughter when PM Modi playfully requested Hicks to speak in his signature Bhojpuri style. However, Hicks admitted to feeling nervous but expressed his desire to make India proud with his work.

Murty Trust Chairperson Sudha Murty has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by Indian President Droupadi Murmu. «I am delighted that the President of India has nominated Sudha Murty to the Rajya Sabha. Sudha Ji's contributions to diverse fields including social work, philanthropy and education have been immense and inspiring,» Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on social media platform X. «Her presence in the Rajya Sabha is a powerful testament to our 'Nari Shakti', exemplifying the strength and potential of women in shaping our nation's destiny. Wishing her a fruitful Parliamentary tenure,» he added.

Droupadi Murmu on Friday said the Indian Air Force's contribution to the nation's service is etched in «golden letters» and it is not only guarding the skies but also making a paramount contribution to the country's space programme. In her address at a ceremony held at the Hindan Air Force Station to award President's Standard and Colours to four units of the IAF, Murmu said she believed that more and more women will sign up for the force and serve the nation. She also extended her wishes to women on International Women's Day.

(Reuters) — Boeing (NYSE:BA) is overhauling how it pays employee bonuses to emphasize quality and safety, following production problems found after Alaska Airlines door plug blowout, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.

BMF chronicles the narrative of Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory and Terry “Southwest T” Flenory, the masterminds behind the Black Mafia Family, a significant crime syndicate originating in Detroit during the 1980s. Season three progresses the storyline into the 1990s as the brothers venture into Atlanta to broaden their enterprise.

Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday asserted that everything is going well between the Mahayuti Alliance in the state and discussion is still underway on two or three seats that will be resolved soon. Addressing a press conference here today, Fadnavis said whenever it comes to ticket distribution for the Lok Sabha, it is based on the ground reality only. «Everything is going well between the three parties of our alliance. Discussion is still going on two or three seats on which there was a deadlock but that too will be resolved soon. There is no dispute of any kind between us. There should not be any speculation about the seats before the announcement because it seems incorrect. Whatever decision will be taken will come before you in a day or two,» he said.

Torrent Power on Thursday said it has bagged a contract from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co Ltd for setting up 306 MW solar projects worth Rs 1,540 crore under the PM-KUSUM Scheme. The company in a statement said that the Letter of Award (LOA) for the project was handed over by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. «Torrent Power has emerged as a successful bidder and has received Letter of Award from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL) on March 7, 2024, for setting up of 306 MW grid-connected solar power project, at 48 distributed locations, across Nasik District, Maharashtra,» the statement said. The project is conceived by MSEB Solar Agro Power Ltd (MSAPL) under Mukhya Mantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0 (MSKVY 2.0) scheme for implementation of feeder level solarisation under Component C of the PM-KUSUM scheme connected to the distribution network.

Narendra Modi will present the first-ever National Creators Award at the Bharat Mandapam on Friday. The award aims to recognise excellence and impact across domains, including storytelling, social change advocacy, environmental sustainability, travel, technology, education and gaming, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement. “Social media has helped a lot in showcasing people's skills and talents.

Lahore: Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora, an influential minority leader, has been sworn in as a provincial minister, making him the first Sikh to occupy a ministerial position in post-partition Punjab. Belonging to the former prime minister Nawaz Sharif-led Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party, Arora has returned to the Lahore provincial assembly for the third term after winning the February 8 polls. Arora, 49, was recently elected Pardhan (president) of the Pakistan Gurdwara Parbhandhak Committee and also as the ambassador to the Kartarpur Corridor.

Narendra Modi will present the first ever National Creators Award at the Bharat Mandapam on Friday, his office said, noting that it has been envisioned as a launch pad for using creativity to drive positive change. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in a statement said that the award is an effort to recognise excellence and impact across domains, including storytelling, social change advocacy, environmental sustainability, education and gaming. «The National Creator Award has witnessed exemplary public engagement. In the first round, more than 1.5 lakh nominations across 20 different categories were received. Subsequently, in the voting round, about 10 lakh votes were cast for digital creators in various award categories. Following this, 23 winners, including three international creators, were decided,» it said. This overwhelming public engagement is testimony that the award truly reflects the people's choice, it added.

₹215.35 apiece on the BSE. UBS has maintained a ‘Buy’ rating on Bharat Electronics shares, raised the target price to ₹257 per share from ₹205 earlier, and assigned a 35x PE to March FY26E earnings versus 30x earlier, given better earnings and new orders momentum.