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BENGALURU : Real estate developer Prestige Group clocked ₹21,040 crore worth of home sales in fiscal year 2023-24 (FY24), setting a record for the highest annual sales by any developer, amid a boom in the residential market. The Bengaluru-based firm on Monday said that sales in FY24 marked a 63% increase year-on-year, rising from ₹12,931 crore in FY23.

ALSO READ: IPL 2024: MI's Hardik Pandya clarifies why he didn't bowl after win vs DC, says 'Had it covered...' Looking at some records made during the match, Mumbai Indians became the first team in the IPL to secure their 150th victory, followed by Chennai Super Kings. Also, the franchise became the first team to win 50 matches at its home ground. Among others, it also became the first team that scored 234/5 runs and not a single player scored a half century.

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engine cover on a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 fell off on Sunday during takeoff in Denver and struck the wing flap, prompting the U.S. FAA to open an investigation. No one was injured and Southwest Flight 3695 returned safely to Denver International Airport around 8:15 a.m. local time on Sunday and was towed to the gate after losing the engine cowling.

Boeing 737-800 returned to Denver International Airport on Sunday morning after the engine cowling fell off and struck the wing flap during takeoff, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The airlines, in an official statement, informed that the Boeing 737 landed safely at Denver International Airport and the passengers headed to Houston's William P. Hobby Airport were being shifted to another jet.

tax matters can put you in a tight spot. Having coughed up a high tax for the past three months, Shilpa Bose knows this too well. The Delhi-based marketing professional submitted investment proof and other documents before the 15 January deadline, but still ended up paying a high tax. “The finance department didn’t take into account my tax-saving investments, medical insurance premium and home loan interest payments,” she says. That’s because Bose had not specified her choice of tax regime, which put her under the new tax regime by default and made her ineligible to claim many tax deductions and exemptions. A lot of salaried taxpayers might be in the same boat. Last year’s Budget had made the new tax regime the default option for salaried taxpayers. The employees who did not inform their companies about the tax regime they preferred were automatically put in the new tax regime. OLD REGIME

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: If you’re in Vermont, Maine and Canada, you’re in luck. But for the rest of the path of Monday’s total solar eclipse, it could be dicey weather-wise. Clouds are forecast for much of the eclipse route through the U.S.

ALSO READ: Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma release special message ahead of MI vs DC IPL 2024 clash | Watch Also, Pandya even didn't bowl for MI in the past two games, which raised several eyebrows if he is fit. Earlier, while playing with Gujarat Titans and Sunriser Hyderabad, he bowled. When asked the reason for not opting to bowl in the past two games at the post-match presentation, he did not give the desired answer but said that he is fit and fine.

One of the most notable advancements in the crypto market in recent times has been the emergence of casino gaming. This particular niche has experienced a sudden surge in popularity, with many speculating that it could herald a new era for the casino industry, fundamentally altering its traditional operations. This sentiment is echoed by investors, who appear particularly optimistic about its potential.

National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Sunday strongly refuted the allegation of mala fide intention while carrying out raids and arrests in a two-year-old blast case during which its team was attacked by an unruly crowd in West Bengal's Purba Medinipur district. One NIA officer was injured and a vehicle was damaged on Saturday when the NIA team was going to arrest two persons in the Bhupatinagar blast case, in which three persons were killed in December 2022. «The NIA categorically refuted allegations of mala fide in its Bhupatinagar blast case,» an agency spokesperson said. The NIA spokesperson termed the entire controversy «unfortunate» and made it clear that the attack on its team was «completely unprovoked».

While the COVID-19 pandemic pushed many Indians to purchase or increase their life insurance coverage, the non-life insurance penetration continues to remain around the 1% mark, underscoring the lack of financial protection necessary to support India’s growth ambitions. What’s more, most Indians are aware of only few products within the general insurance space, with health and motor insurance contributing to the lion’s share of non-life insurance policies sold in our country today. Recognising the fact that financial expenses associated with accidents and other emergencies could derail one’s life, let us explore the range of general insurance products that can offer a layer of much-needed protection that can facilitate a worry-free and healthier life.

Heatwave alert in India: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heatwave conditions over east and peninsular India for the next two days. “India is expected to experience prolonged heat waves this summer, especially between April and June," the weather office had said. Many stated in central India and certain regions in the south are already experiencing maximum temperatures ranging from 40 to 42°C.

This World Health Day, as we reflect on the essence of health, it's imperative to recognise that it encompasses more than just physical and mental well-being; financial health plays an equally critical role. Healthy financial planning not only extends and enhances our quality of life by securing a stable future, and fostering resilience against emergencies, but also empowers us to pursue our life goals, even in our golden years.

total solar eclipse. Skywatchers can witness the astronomical view in North America, including Mexico, the United States, and Canada, Western Europe, Atlantic, the Pacific, Central America, Arctic, Mexico, the northern reaches of South America, the Northwestern region of England and Ireland. The Moon passes in front of the Sun during a solar eclipse, causing a shadow to fall on Earth that can either partially or completely block the Sun's light.

Investors are demanding higher yields to own the bonds of regional banks, threatening to further pressure lenders that are already being hit by rising deposit costs.

Lok Sabha constituencies, Chennai North and Chennai South, with the incumbent DMK locking horns with the AIADMK and the BJP. The BJP has fielded Tamilisai Soundararajan, former governor of Telangana to contest the coveted Chennai South constituency, which is the state's fourth largest constituency with more than two million voters. Soundararajan faces T Sumathy of the DMK and J Jayavardhan of the AIADMK. In the 2019 Lok Sabha election, Sumathy won a thumping majority with a 50.28% vote share. The constituency has remained a stronghold of the DMK, with the party winning it five times while the AIADMK has won it twice. In North Chennai, Kalanidhi Veeraswamy of the DMK, R Manohar of the AIADMK, RC Paul Kanagaraj of the BJP and E Iqbal of the BSP are in the fray.

IMD's special bulletin, the eastern, Central and Peninsular India will witness a fresh spell of thunderstorms accompanied with rainfall, gusty winds and hail from April 6. Odisha is likely to receive heavy rainfall at isolated places on April 8, and hailstorm on April 7, forecasted the weather department. Odisha, the special bulletin said, will receive light to moderate rain accompanied with thunderstorm and lightning at isolated places on April 6.

IMD issues orange alert for very heavy rainfall, heatwave for next 5 days Heatwave is a condition of air temperature that becomes fatal to the human body when exposed. It is defined based on the temperature thresholds over a region in terms of actual temperature or its departure from normal.

earthquake on April 5, measuring 4.8 magnitude on the Richter scale, followed by an aftershock, as per a Reuters report. "If there is an aftershock, people are encouraged to drop and cover and to hold, drop to the floor, cover your neck, and hold onto something that is sturdy," New York Governor Kathy Hochul stated, as quoted by CNN. Hochul further advised residents to exercise caution, especially around buildings, particularly high rises.

air traffic controllers and pilots. When implemented, airspace over India and the adjoining oceanic areas covering over 2.8 million square nautical miles — now divided into four regions — will be controlled from Nagpur, senior officials said, asking not to be named. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has floated a tender seeking to appoint a consultant for the initiative to obtain technology from global companies for the single air traffic management process. The full programme, including setting up infrastructure, training controllers and migration to a new system, will take up to eight years, according to the officials. Implementing the single airspace strategy will allow carriers to determine the most optimal routes, saving time and fuel. Planes can fly more consistently at higher altitudes, burning less fuel, and descend more efficiently and smoothly to land.