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Pakistani Hindu refugees residing in Delhi expressed hope and happiness on the implementation of the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act on Monday, saying they are elated that «we will be called Indian citizens finally». Ahead of the Lok Sabha election, the Centre announced the implementation of the contentious CAA 2019 for granting citizenship to undocumented non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan who came to India before December 31, 2014. Dharamveer Solanki, who is considered the chief of the Pakistani Hindu refugee community in Delhi, told PTI that around 500 from the community will receive citizenship now. «I and my family have been waiting for this for over a decade now. We are extremely happy that finally we will be called Indian citizens now. I am glad I decided to return to my homeland in 2013,» Solanki said.

07 March 2024: HSBC India has successfully concluded the annual HSBC India Business Case programme (HIBCP) aimed at empowering youth for career preparedness. In its 10th edition, the programme, which is designed specially for undergraduate students, witnessed participation from over 3,100 students from 72 undergraduate colleges across the country.

thought leadership paper released by MIT last year, there was a specific thrust on how companies are creating alternate sources of talent through innovative partnerships and TechBee, HCL’s Early Career Program is a great case in point. TechBee – HCLTech's Early Career Program is one such initiative that offers opportunities to develop skills and close the loop by providing job assurance. In a country where thousands of students appear for competitive exams and spend multiple years taking coaching, the opportunity provided by the TechBee program is unparalleled.

Supreme Court's severe strictures on the Electoral Bonds Scandal." Jairam Ramesh, in a post of X, said the Modi government has taken over four years to notify the rules, after nine extensions. “It has taken four years and three months for the Modi Government to notify the rules for the Citizenship Amendment Act that was passed by the Parliament in December 2019." Refuting the Prime Minister's claims that his government works in a business-like and time-bound manner, Ramesh said that the time taken to notify the rules for the CAA is yet another demonstration of PM Modi's blatant lies. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on the other hand has called it BJP's publicity for elections, while also stating that she will fight against the saffron party if the notification deprives people of their rights.

The highly anticipated Blockchain Life Forum 2024 is set to take place in the vibrant city of Dubai on April 15-16. Welcoming industry professionals and crypto enthusiasts from around the world, this legendary event promises to be an unforgettable experience.

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will be notified today, of the Rules under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA-2019). These rules, called the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024 will enable the persons eligible under CAA-2019 to apply for a grant of Indian citizenship," Union Minister for Home Affairs said in a post on X. “The applications will be submitted in a completely online mode for which a web portal has been provided," it added.

Ramadan 2024 in India: The crescent moon of Ramadan 2024 is expected to be sighted in India on Monday, March 1, which means the fasting for the holy month will begin on Tuesday, March 12. The timetable informing Ramadan 2024 fasting, Sehri, and Iftar timings comes in handy as it helps in the observance of prayers to the almighty. The Ramadan 2024 moon was sighted in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, March 10, and usually the crescent moon is sighted in Asian countries including India, a day after Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Amit Shah is likely to notify the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act rules on late March 11, media reports claimed on Monday. «Union Home Ministry is likely to notify Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules by today,» news agency ANI reported citing sources. ETOnline has not verified this report independently. Officials of the Narendra Modi government claimed recently that the rules will be implemented before the Lok Sabha elections which are slated to take place sometime around April-May.

Byju's is undergoing a cost-cutting initiative and restructuring drive that includes downsizing some of its smaller assets across the country. To achieve this, the company has identified multiple offices and tuition centers ranging between 500 and 1,000 sq ft across 17 cities.

India-EFTA trade deal: In a landmark deal with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), India has signed a trade and economic partnership agreement (TEPA) to boost trade and investments for developed countries- Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. Under the agreement, the four-member EFTA has committed $100 billion in investments in India and the tariffs between both blocs are expected to reduce.

Shadowfax, on Monday, announced the opening of its inaugural hub and distribution centre in Port Blair. The company calls it a significant milestone in its journey to reach 100% or almost 20,000 pincodes of India by March’2025. With the newly established hub in Port Blair, Shadowfax aims to foster inclusivity in its service network, ensuring every corner of the country receives seamless access to its array of offerings. E-commerce enterprises, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) brands, marketplaces, and most importantly the island's residents can anticipate a comprehensive suite of services, spanning from Reverse Logistics to Express Delivery. Leveraging strategic partnerships with leading airline companies, Shadowfax plans to deliver speed and efficiency, including assured Next-Day Delivery to the island. It will also provide reverse shipping services, doorstep quality checks, and hand-to-hand exchanges. The island customers can also expect location-based delivery via Shadowfax’s proprietary product SF Maps – an AI driven mapping system.

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Monday claimed that the Trinamool Congress was in a sorry state of affairs owing to internal squabbles and that was being reflected in its choice of candidates for the 42 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal. The TMC announced the names of its candidates for all the 42 seats in the state, leaving no constituency for its INDIA bloc alliance partners, at its mega rally in Kolkata on Sunday. «TMC is in a sorry state of affairs owing to internal squabbles,» the West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee president told reporters at a press conference here. Claiming that Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee is «directionless», the leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha said the TMC was having to show off its might through a public meeting which seemed to be more like a corporate show than a political event.

Siddhartha Sanyal, Chief Economist & Head-Research, Bandhan Bank says “as India is moving up very significantly in the global export chain and in the global value chain, as a country, we are a lot more confident now and that is showing up in this particular agreement with the four European nations and it can act as a stepping stone for a few more going ahead in the coming days. So, it is very significant in my view. This angle is probably not very clearly scratched that we want to integrate more with the world in terms of trade and better ties. In that light, how significant do you see the free trade agreement between India and the European FTA block (India-EFTA)? Siddhartha Sanyal: This is very significant. First of all, one very silent revolution is taking place over the course of the last few years, maybe a decade or so, where very clearly in the global supply chain and the global value chain, India is silently moving up in a very significant fashion.

Narendra Modi will inaugurate 10 new Vande Bharat trains across various routes in the country, pushing the total number of operational trains past the half-century mark. These new additions come a little over two months since the last batch of trains were launched. 10 New Vande Bharat's Routes The 10 new trains cover a range of routes, including 1. Lucknow-Dehradun 2. Patna-Lucknow

CNN. ALSO READ: Nazara Technologies seeks to acquire Smaaash under IBC Reports claim that high inflation in recent years has affected traditional retailers that predominantly operated out of malls and were aimed at the middle class.

Ramadan moon sighting 2024: Muslim population in Saudi Arabia sighted the crescent moon on Sunday and began their Ramadan 2024 fasting on Monday, March 11. Usually, the Ramadan moon is sighted in parts of Asia and Australia a day after the crescent moon sighting in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Ramadan 2024 is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is considered as the holiest month for the people of the Muslim faith.

Congress on Monday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying his «relentless campaign» on 'Modi ki Guarantee' cannot change the truth that he will say whatever he needs to in order to win an election and his «warranty» is now over. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the prime minister is going around the country proclaiming the virtues of his «guarantees» and since he has already been in power for a decade, one must do a status update of 10 guarantees he has given during his tenure. He said Prime Minister Modi promised to create two crore jobs for India's youth every year but unemployment reached a 45-year peak in India under «anyay-kaal (period of injustice)».

diplomatic protest with India over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Arunachal Pradesh last week, reiterating its claim over the area by saying India's moves will «only complicate» the boundary question. Prime Minister Modi on Saturday dedicated to the nation the Sela Tunnel built at an altitude of 13,000 feet in Arunachal Pradesh that will provide all-weather connectivity to strategically located Tawang and is expected to ensure better movement of troops along the frontier region. The Rs 825 crore tunnel, constructed on the road connecting Assam's Tezpur to West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, is being billed as the longest bi-lane road tunnel in the world at such an altitude. The Sela Tunnel will provide for better movement of troops and weaponry to various forward locations along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China, according to military officials.

Modi on Monday said the speed of implementation of infrastructure projects will be accelerated manifold in the next five years to make India the third largest economy in the world. Modi said he has inaugurated and laid the foundation of projects worth Rs 10 lakh crore so far this calendar year and added that he is running short of time for inaugurating projects. He was addressing a gathering after inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for 114 National Highway projects across the country worth about Rs 1 lakh crore.

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Election Commissioner Arun Goel has led to a Constitutional crisis and yet the central government has not given any explanation on the matter, Congress leader Karti Chidambaram said on Monday. Speaking to reporters, Karti pointed that no press conference was held and neither was any reason disclosed about the resignation of a person who held a constitutional post. «In a mature democracy, if a senior constitutional functionary resigns, there will be a press conference or there will be a statement, at the least to disclose the reason behind the resignation. His sudden resignation has led to a constitutional crisis and the government has not given any explanation on it,» he remarked.