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Shares of Axis Bank Ltd.(up 2.38 per cent), ICICI Bank Ltd.(up 1.52 per cent), IndusInd Bank Ltd.(up 0.76 per cent), Federal Bank Ltd.(up 0.42 per cent) and Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.(up 0.41 per cent) ended the day as top gainers in the pack.

Domestic benchmark index NSE Nifty ended 111.55 points up at 22508.75, while the BSE Sensex closed 341.04 points up at 74169.95.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd (ABD) is betting on high-quality spirits to beat the stagnancy in the Indian liquor market and drive future growth. The liquor maker, known for brands like Officer’s Choice, plans to add two to three new brands over the next fiscal year, with an aim to increase the share of its "prestige-and-above" segments from 42% to 50%, its managing director Alok Gupta told Mint.

Delhi Metro will now carry cargo in its trains during non-peak hours as part of a collaboration between Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and express logistics provider Blue Dart. The agreement aims to facilitate the transport of packages across Delhi-NCR, utilizing available train capacity to improve urban logistics, a TOI report stated.

health expert Dr. Eric Berg, the culprit may not be as random as it seems. In a revealing video, Dr. Berg—who battled insomnia himself for over a decade—unpacks the science behind those restless early morning hours. As it turns out, waking up between 2 AM and 3 AM might not be a fluke, but rather a red flag from your body.

blood moon. As the Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon, it will cast a deep shadow, momentarily transforming our lunar companion into a stunning red sphere. This rare spectacle will be visible across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Aprajita Toor's take on Mary Janes: Umrao Janes' in Dusk Bloom where traditional Indian motifs get a modern twist.

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander touched down on the Moon on 2 March 2025, making it the first commercial spacecraft to achieve a soft landing on the lunar surface. It landed in Mare Crisium, a dark basaltic plain formed by an ancient asteroid impact. NASA describes the region as a “large, dark, basaltic plain on the Moon that filled an ancient asteroid impact.” The milestone highlights the increasing role of private companies in space exploration.

New Govt, New School Dress: N Chandrababu Naidu dispensation has changed the colour of uniforms in Andhra Pradesh government-run schools. On the face of it, it seems like any administrative decision, but the reason is purely political. Under the previous YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP government, uniforms were blue and purple — colours associated with the party.

If you’re grappling with today’s set of words, we bring you a breakdown of hints and answers to guide you through the task. Created by The New York Times, Connections is gaining popularity as a daily word association game that tests players' ability to identify connections among a set of 16 seemingly unrelated words. While the game may appear simple at first glance, the underlying categories are often complex and nuanced, requiring keen observation and lateral thinking.

greenfield capital city Amaravati. These projects will commence immediately after the Cabinet's approval on March 17, he said in an official statement on Tuesday. «As many as 59 tenders worth nearly Rs 37,702 crore were approved for the construction of Amaravati. Nearly 20,000 people will be engaged in Amaravati development work from next month,» said Narayana. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu chaired the 45th CRDA meeting at the secretariat, where several key decisions were made regarding Amaravati's development. «Previously, tenders were invited for a total of 73 projects worth approximately Rs 48,012 crores with the approval of CRDA and the cabinet. Out of these, tenders for projects valued at Rs 37,702 crores were opened on Monday and approved in the CRDA meeting. Letters of Intent will be issued immediately for executing these projects,» Narayana said. Among these 59 projects, 22 fall under CRDA's purview, valued at around Rs 22,607 crores while 37 projects of ADC are worth approximately Rs 15,095 crores. The CRDA, which has a total of 24 projects, has invited tenders for only 22 so far, with the remaining two scheduled to be opened on March 17, he said. Additionally, tenders for 19 more projects worth Rs 16,871 crores will be invited by the end of this month. These include projects such as the NTR statue, an iconic bridge, connecting roads to the national highway and the Karakatta road (Krishan river bank road) construction.

Emily Calandrelli, an aerospace engineer and science communicator, made history as the 100th woman to travel to space, soaring 62 miles above Earth aboard Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin New Shepard spacecraft. However, her groundbreaking achievement was overshadowed by online vitriol, forcing the company to delete footage of her incredible journey after sexist backlash flooded social media. Now, Calandrelli is reclaiming her narrative, releasing the deleted clips herself in a tell-all YouTube vlog, My Blue Origin Flight to Space. In it, she details the grueling preparations, the surreal experience of weightlessness, and how she fought to make this moment matter beyond the hateful noise.

Rohit Sharma and his men overcame a fierce challenge from New Zealand on Sunday to clinch their third Champions Trophy title in style. Both India and New Zealand have tasted success in this tournament before. India's last triumph came in 2013, while they finished as runners-up to Pakistan in 2017. The Men in Blue also shared the title with Sri Lanka in 2002 after a rain-marred two-day final. New Zealand, on the other hand, won the Champions Trophy in 2000—then known as the ICC Knockout Trophy—defeating India in the final at Nairobi, Kenya. To this day, it remains the Black Caps’ only ICC limited-overs title.

Champions Trophy title in style. Both India and New Zealand have tasted success in this tournament before. India's last triumph came in 2013, while they finished as runners-up to Pakistan in 2017. The Men in Blue also shared the title with Sri Lanka in 2002 after a rain-marred two-day final. New Zealand, on the other hand, won the Champions Trophy in 2000—then known as the ICC Knockout Trophy—defeating India in the final at Nairobi, Kenya. To this day, it remains the Black Caps’ only ICC limited-overs title.

India have come out as a dominant side in the eight-team spectacle as they are cruising on a winning momentum with four straight wins including a four-wicket triumph over Australia in the semifinal. The Men in Blue topped Group A with wins over Bangladesh, arch-rivals Pakistan, and New Zealand, while the Black Caps secured wins against Pakistan and Bangladesh before losing their final group tie against India. New Zealand outclassed South Africa by 50 runs in the semifinal to set up a title match against India.

Champions Trophy 2025. The rivalry between the two nations goes back a few decades in the ODI format. However, it has been worth noting the past few years. New Zealand beat India in the semifinal of the 2019 World Cup, only to lose to England in the final, while India returned the treatment in 2023 World Cup by knocking the Kiwis out in the semifinal, eventually losing to Australia in the final.

Invincible Season 3 Episode 8 will be available for streaming on Prime Video on Thursday, March 13, 2025. The season consists of eight episodes, with a weekly release schedule.

I have nothing against people wearing suits and ties. I have nothing against people engaged in self-flagellation either. In fact, in both cases, I admire the effort and skill involved in pulling off something that gives the subject self-worth. But being ticked off for not wearing a 'suit-tie,' and then attributed some fiendish attempt to disrespect a gathering of suits is something I find utterly churlish. At the weekend Oscars, host Conan O' Brien (in a navy-blue shawl lapel tux) and Adam Sandler in a blue hoodie and basketball shorts mocked White House Armanipulation. The point isn't that Sandler was wearing a $175 neon blue Aviator Nation hoodie over a Hawaiian shirt in a sea of tuxedos and looking like 'a guy playing video poker at 2 am'. It was that O'Brien — who later revealed that the two of them had prepped for the Sandler-conceived gag — was ribbing the 'other ambush' that happened in the White House a few days before.

Connections has rapidly gained popularity since its debut in June 2023, ranking just behind Wordle as one of the publication’s most-played puzzles. This engaging challenge requires players to identify common themes among a set of words, testing both vocabulary and lateral thinking skills. If you’re working on today’s puzzle, Connections #636, here is a detailed guide with hints and answers to assist you while avoiding spoilers, as mentioned in a report by Newsweek.

MacBook Air models, which runs on its AI-focused M4 chip enabling Apple Intelligence features, as it looks to persuade customers to upgrade their devices and spur sales. The new MacBook Air features the blazing-fast performance of the M4 chip, up to 18 hours of battery life,1 a new 12MP Center Stage camera, and a lower starting price. It also offers support for up to two external displays in addition to the built-in display, 16GB of starting unified memory, and the incredible capabilities of macOS Sequoia with Apple Intelligence — all packed into its strikingly thin and light design that’s built to last. MacBook Air M4 chip: Here are colour options