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Telecom tariff hike of 20% likely in 2024, post elections, says BofA Securities; Airtel shares zoom Executives noted that due to increased data consumption in 5G packs, users are upgrading to higher plans for an enhanced viewing experience. They also highlighted Jio's efforts to boost the adoption of its JioFiber broadband plans by bundling them with various services. With no complimentary offerings in these packs, user recognition of their value is heightened.

ALSO READ: Congress' 4th candidate list: Digvijay Singh, Ajay Rai, Karti Chidambaram among others featured. Check the full list here Apart from this, Congress also fielded Dr Tharahal Cuthbert as a candidate for the bye-election to the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu for Vilavancode constituency. Earlier on Sunday, Congress released the fifth list for Lok Sabha elections, fielding three candidates.

ANI, "As far as BJP candidates are concerned, it is their party's internal matter. I would not like to make a comment on it. It is their prerogative.

The Congress party has announced its sixth list of 5 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

By Luc Cohen

By Luc Cohen

European Union's flagship policy to restore damaged nature is hanging in the balance, with a vote to pass the law on Monday cancelled after Hungary withdrew its support for the bill. A vote on the law among EU countries' environment ministers on Monday was called off after Hungary said last week it would no longer back the policy — wiping out the already-slim reinforced majority of countries in favour. The nature law is the latest EU environmental policy to come under fire as policymakers try to respond to months of angry farmers' protests over complaints including strict green EU regulations. The EU has already weakened numerous green rules to attempt to quell the protests.

Federal Reserve looks on track to cut interest rates as the presidential campaign season heats up, potentially delivering President Joe Biden a boost as polls show Americans dislike his handling of the economy. The Fed could play an outsized — and potentially uncomfortable — election-year role by helping shape attitudes about stubbornly high inflation and mounting housing costs that have been a drag on Biden's reelection efforts. Rate cuts will also invite critics — Republican challenger Donald Trump chief among them — to argue an agency set up to be an independent monetary authority is tipping the political scales toward Biden.

CBI investigation into the allegations against the former TMC MP. “The one from Krishnanagar... oh my god! She has even leaked passwords.

ANI. “BJP's culture is one of cooperating with one another. Believing in the same, I will walk with them and we will win...We will have a big campaign," she added.

ANI over the phone, “Yes, we have received his resignation letter." Earlier, four Congress MLAs extended their support to the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led BJP government, while one MLA, Sherman Ali Ahmad, was suspended for “anti-party" activities. The legislators are Shashi Kanta Das, Siddique Ahmed, Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha and Basanta Das.

Georgia’s Public Service Commission is an elected body that’s gone years without having elections because of a redistricting lawsuit

Instagram has started an automatic clamp down on the amount of political content appearing in its users’ feeds, but there is a relatively quick and easy way to turn off the controls if you don’t want to keep the limitations place

Pakistan's newly appointed Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, in a recent press conference in London, conveyed the government's «serious intent» to reassess trade relations with India. This statement marks a significant departure in diplomatic stance since August 2019.

Bhubaneswar arrested Parsuram Giri, a notorious burglar who had been evading capture for years, on Monday. Giri, known for his extravagant lifestyle, was found to have spent nights in five-star hotels across various metro cities. His arrest comes after he was wanted in connection with at least 21 cases of burglary in the city over the past year. «He usually targeted locked residential buildings in the city. He used to break in through the windows to enter the buildings and steal cash and jewellery. He carried out the burglaries singlehandedly,» said Police Commissioner Sanjeeb Panda. Giri's modus operandi involved targeting locked residential buildings, breaking in through windows, and stealing cash and jewellery. Police Commissioner Sanjeeb Panda stated that Giri operated alone, showcasing a high level of skill and daring in his criminal activities.

Rahul Gandhi in Kerala's high-profile Wayanad constituency for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections that are scheduled to take place in seven phases beginning from April 19. The BJP is striving to break decades-old bipolar politics dominated by the Congress-led UDF and the CPI(M)-led LDF in Kerala. The party had earlier announced the candidates for 12 seats.

Former Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has urged President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu to abandon his obstinacy and engage in dialogue with neighboring countries to address the nation's financial woes, according to news portal adhadhu.com. Solih made these remarks during a rally in Male' organized to garner support for Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) ahead of parliamentary elections. At the gathering, Solih highlighted media reports suggesting Muizzu's interest in discussing debt restructuring with India. However, Solih argued that Maldives' financial challenges stem primarily from debts owed to China rather than India. He emphasized that Maldives owes China more than two times the debt as compared to India. Expressing confidence in the willingness of neighboring and Islamic countries from the Middle East to assist Maldives, Solih emphasized the necessity of abandoning stubbornness and embracing dialogue. He criticized the current government's actions, sarcastically remarking on the limited assistance received from the Middle East, citing only 50 tons of dates.

Congress leaders from Goa have been summoned to Delhi by the party's central leadership to decide on candidates for the two Lok Sabha seats in the state, a functionary said on Monday. Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao, Goa Pradesh Congress Committee president Amit Patkar and South Goa election coordinator Altone D'Costa have been called, the functionary told PTI. The ruling BJP has already announced candidates for North Goa (Shripad Naik) and South Goa (Pallavi Dempo) seats. «The party is considering the names of leaders like Viriato Fernandes, Francisco Sardinha (sitting MP from South Goa seat), Girish Chodankar and Amit Patkar for South Goa seat.

Top Events on March 25: Amid Holi festivities today, India is all set to witness significant political events on Monday. These events include the BJP-IPFT meet in Tripura, Delhi metro services to begin after 2.30 pm and more. Stay tuned as we bring you comprehensive coverage of these unfolding events.

Kangana Ranaut and Arun Govil. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will vie for the Sambalpur seat, while the party's spokesperson, Sambit Patra, will make another attempt from Puri after narrowly missing out in 2019.

March 22 this year, marking the return of the students' union after a four-year hiatus. Here are the top ten updates about the JNUSU results: 1. In the polls that happened after a hiatus of four years, Dhananjay from the All India Students' Association (AISA) won the JNUSU president's post by securing 2,598 votes against the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad's (ABVP) Umesh C Ajmeera who secured 1,676 votes.