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Congress party and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have released their respective manifestos outlining their visions and promises for the future of India. While the Congress party presented its manifesto titled 'Nyay Patra', the BJP unveiled its manifesto named 'Sankalp Patra'. Let's delve into a comparative analysis of the promises made by each party in their manifestos. Economic Policies and Welfare Programs:

Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) manifesto 'Sankalp Patra' for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024 on April 14, the day marking the birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. After unveiling the ‘Sankalp Patra’, the Prime Minister said it will help empower youth, women, poor and farmers of the country and help India in its roadmap for ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India). The manifesto, with ‘Modi Ki Guarantee 2024’ tagline features bringing all citizens of 70+ age under the ambit of Ayushman Bharat scheme which provides free treatment up to ₹5 Lakh.

BJP), released its eagerly awaited manifesto — Sankalp Patra — on April 14. In its long list of promises, the party pledged to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) if it returns to power after the upcoming General Elections. «We will move forward with a resolve to realise the idea of One Nation, One Election. BJP also considers the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) equally necessary in the interest of the country,» said Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the launch of the party's poll pitch. The saffron party in its manifesto said: «BJP believes that there cannot be gender equality till such time Bharat adopts a Uniform Civil Code, which protects the rights of all women, and the BJP reiterates its stand to draw a Uniform Civil Code, drawing upon the best traditions and harmonising them with the modern times.»

Last month, the federal government proposed tying rent payments to credit scores, a new way to help Canadians build their credit.

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CBI) has registered a case against Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd and eight officials of ministry of steel over alleged corruption of Rs 315 crores in the execution of the NISP project, reported PTI quoting officials. The officers booked are from the NMDC Iron and Steel Plant. Hyderabad-based Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL), which was the second-biggest buyer of electoral bonds worth Rs 966 crore, in an alleged bribery case.

Many investors are discovering that their existing KYC status has become invalid. The validity is determined by the identity or address proof submitted during KYC registration. The regulator has narrowed down the list of officially valid documents (OVD) that can be used as proof. This list includes documents like Aadhaar, passport and voter ID, among others. The previously valid documents like bank statements and utility bills are not in the revised list. So your previously registered KYC would have been put ‘on hold’ if it was done with non-OVD documents, or your e-mail/mobile were not verified. Such investors are no longer allowed to transact even for existing investments. This means any running SIPs or fresh investments will not go through, nor will they be able to redeem the money. These investors must complete a new KYC process by submitting any of the OVDs to either a mutual fund house, KRA (KYC Registration Agency), or mutual fund platform. “All investors whose KYCs are on hold have to do it all over again,” asserts Amol Joshi, Founder, PlanRupee Investment Services. Once their KYC status is updated to ‘validated’, they can start transacting again.

Special Economic Zones (SEZ) law are expected to figure in the 100-day agenda of the commerce ministry for the next government and it may be introduced in the monsoon session of Parliament, sources said. The monsoon session will be the first session of the newly elected government which will also see the presentation of the full budget for 2024-25. The seven-phase Lok Sabha polls, the world's biggest election exercise, will kick off on April 19 with the counting of votes set to take place on June 4.

mithai shop-ownerwent to a saloon for a haircut. After the cut, he asked about his bill, and the barber replied, ‘I cannot accept money from you this week. It’s Ramzan.’ The mithaiwala was pleased and left the shop. When the barber went to open his shop the next morning, he found two boxes of sweets waiting for him at the saloon’s entrance. Later, a mobile shop-owner comes in for a haircut, and when he tries to pay his bill, the barber again replied, ‘I cannot accept money from you. It’s Ramzan this week.’ The customer was happy and left.

Pulte Capital CEO Bill Pulte discusses the impact of inflation on the housing industry.

Artificial intelligence data centers are becoming so ravenous for power that they threaten to max out electricity grids. Yet one of the technology’s least glamorous uses—finding ways to pinch pennies on energy bills in homes and commercial buildings—could ease the crunch. Industry leaders think that AI has the potential to change everything from how cancer is diagnosed to the way advertising campaigns are created.

Fidelity Investments has launched three new liquid alternatives ETFs, enhancing its $14 billion alts lineup.

Americans filling their tanks up at a gas station in Alexandria, Virginia, reacted to gas prices rising over 50% since January 2021, when President Biden took office.

A subsidiary of Japanese-based Fujifilm Corp. plans to expand further a massive biopharmaceutical manufacturing plant in the state, even as the initial phase is yet complete

Billionaires and Senator Bernie Sanders agree on at least one thing: They see a four-day work week in America’s future. Hedge fund manager Steve Cohen is investing in golf courses because he anticipates a big increase in leisure time, and IAC founder Barry Diller is expecting people to be in the office only four days a week. Sanders has even proposed legislation to reset the work week to 32 hours.

Last week, the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) announced a partnership with the Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) under which branded Amul milk will be made available to thousands of Indians and Americans in the US. This is significant for many reasons. One, even though Amul products are already being exported to about 50 countries, this is the first time that Amul’s branded fresh milk range is being launched anywhere outside India.

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