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mutual fund investments? Could you describe your mutual fund portfolio? How long have you been engaged in mutual fund investing? Which types of funds do you primarily prioritize? What is the balance between equity and debt in your mutual fund portfolio? Additionally, do you hold a diverse array of mutual funds, or have you concentrated your investments in thematic funds, aiming to capitalize on the potential growth in specific sectors? Building a mutual fund portfolio marks your initial foray into market earnings. Yet, crafting a strategy for its ongoing management is equally vital.

Jaishankar defends CAA in Brussels as he promotes India-EU ties The US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, speaking at the India Today Conclave on Friday said that the United States can't give up on principles and principles of religious freedom and equality are a cornerstone of democracy. Speaking on this, S Jaishankar said, “I have principles too, and one of my principles is an obligation to people who were let down at the time of partition".

CIBIL score (Credit Information Bureau (India) Limited) is an important factor considered by lenders when evaluating an individual’s creditworthiness for various financial products, including for house loan. 

Narendra Modi on Saturday talked about “breaking the social psyche" of people who wonder if women drive tractors in villages, saying daughters can operate drones too. Addressing the India Today Conclave here, PM Modi asserted that he distributed agricultural drones to 1,000 drones to women's self-help groups in villages under the Namo Drone Didi Yojana, aiming to empower them technologically and economically. “People are still surprised when daughters operate tractors in villages.

Also Read: Health Insurance Tax Benefits for Salaried Employees – What You Need to Know In line with the provisions of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) issued a directive on May 29, 2018, mandating that “every insurer must offer medical insurance for the treatment of mental illness on an equal basis as it is available for the treatment of physical illness." Some insurance providers responded by introducing policies explicitly designed to address both physical and mental health conditions, ensuring more comprehensive coverage. However, for individuals with dual diagnoses, the medical underwriting process becomes crucial.

K Kavitha after she was arrested in the Delhi liquor policy case. K Kavitha, the daughter of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) party founder and former chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, was arrested on Friday, by the Enforcement Directorate in the Delhi liquor policy case. Commenting about her arrest, BJP's Lok Sabha candidate from the Hyderabad constituency, Madhavi Latha told ANI, "They spared neither water nor alcohol.

Election Commission is set to announce dates from the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on Saturday, with a press conference scheduled for 3:30 pm. The poll body is also likely to announce the dates to polls for four state assemblies. This year's Lok Sabha elections could see voting take place over six or seven phases, likely starting in late April, with the results likely to be announced a month later, in May. The polls to elect the 18th Lok Sabha will see nearly 97 crore eligible voters exercise their franchise in over 12 lakh polling stations. April's elections will replace the Lok Sabha, whose term is ending on June 16, while state polls will see voting in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim. Terms for Andhra Pradesh and Odisha are ending on June 11 and June 24, while both the Arunachal and Sikkim assemblies will see theirs end on June 2.

air fryer products have been recalled in Canada and the U.S. over concerns of overheating, the possibility of melting or breaking handles, and a potential fire or burn risk.The recall impacts Insignia digital air fryers, analog air fryers and digital air fryer ovens with their cooking capacities ranging from 3.4 to 10 quarts, with plastic or a mixture of plastic and stainless steel bodies.

Navy Chief Admiral (retd) L Ramdas passed away on Friday at a military hospital here. He was 90 and was suffering from health issues related to old age. Ramdas, who was admitted to the hospital on March 11, breathed his last Friday morning, his daughter Sagari R Ramdas said. «He came to stay with me here in Hyderabad about nine months ago because he was not keeping good health,» she told PTI. The funeral will be held in Hyderabad on March 16, she said.

At the discussion on 'India & Indo-Pacific: Threats and Opportunities', held as part of the India Today Conclave 2024, the Army chief was asked a range of questions in the context of China's growing influence in the region and the future preparedness of the army «if the situation along the LAC escalates». The eastern Ladakh border standoff erupted on May 5, 2020, following a violent clash in the Pangong Lake area.

Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is a piece of legislation that seeks to provide citizenship to non-Muslim refugees who have fled religious persecution in neighbouring countries such as Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh. The act has been the subject of much controversy and debate, with some arguing that it discriminates against Muslims and violates India's secular Constitution. However, supporters of the act argue that it is necessary to provide a safe haven for those who have faced persecution due to their religious beliefs.

Paramount Global will exit Viacom18 by selling its remaining 13.01% stake to Reliance Industries for ₹4,286 crore, a deal that will value the Indian media company at about ₹33,000 crore. In separate regulatory filings, the US media and entertainment major and the Mukesh Ambani-led Indian conglomerate have said the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of certain customary conditions, including receipt of applicable regulatory approvals. The transaction is also subject to the completion of the proposed joint venture (JV) involving RIL, Viacom18, and The Walt Disney Company's Star India.

In a historic development for retirement savings, research by Capitalize reveals that for the first time, nearly three-fifths of American workers now have access to 401(k) retirement plans.

Pakistan on Thursday termed India's new Citizenship (Amendment) Act "discriminatory in nature", claiming that it differentiated between people based on their faith. The Indian government implemented the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019 on Monday, paving the way for the grant of citizenship to undocumented non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan who came to India before December 31, 2014. The government also came out with a press statement to say that Indian Muslims need not worry as the CAA will not impact their citizenship and has nothing to do with the community which enjoys equal rights as their Hindu counterparts.

LGBTQ community in Japan cheered the high court ruling as a landmark decision that gives them hope for change toward equality. Notably, the Japanese High Court does not have the provision to overturn the current marriage law, which restricts marriage as between woman and man. The Sapporo High Court ruling said that not allowing same-sex couples to marry and enjoy the same benefits as straight couples violates their fundamental right to equality and freedom of marriage, reports AP.

Mumbai team will receive an additional Rs 5 crore for its unprecedented 42nd Ranji Trophy title after the state cricket association doubled the prize purse on Thursday. Mumbai won a record-extending 42nd Ranji title after beating Vidarbha by 169 runs on the fifth and final day of the summit showdown at the Wankhede Stadium. "MCA President Amol Kale and Apex Council has decided to double the Ranji Trophy prize money. The MCA will pay additional sum of Rs 5 crore to the winning Mumbai Ranji Trophy team," a statement from MCA secretary Ajinkya Naik read. «It has been a great year for the MCA as the association has won 7 titles and we have made it to knockout stage in all age groups in BCCI tournaments.»

An AI lab in the United States has introduced the world’s first AI software engineer, named Devin, to assist engineers. The makers, Cognition, reported the successful qualification of Devin in practical engineering interviews held by several leading AI companies.

India's call for a permanent seat in the world body. Addressing a media briefing in the national capital on Wednesday, the Belarussian Foreign Minister stressed the urgency for reforms in the UNSC, adding, «We (Belarus) also discussed this issue and are convinced that UNSC reforms should be facilitated. It is a long-lasting issue which is being discussed within the UN, taking into account the very fragile situation in the world today.» «We also expressed ourselves during the 78th Session of the General Assembly and in our official statement during the 78 Session of the General Assembly, we made it very clear that we would support the accession of India to the Security Council,» he added.

₹11.1 trillion, up more than 11% from the ₹10 trillion budgeted for 2023-24 (and up 17% from this year’s revised budget estimate). The finance minister’s speech laid emphasis on the substantial multiplier effect of capex on both economic growth and employment generation. Employment is the link between economic growth and higher standards of living.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock fell 1.5% in early New York trading Wednesday after Wells Fargo downgraded the rating to Underweight (equivalent to sell) from Equal Weight. Analysts called Tesla “a growth company with no growth.”

ALSO READ: CAA rules notified: Here is what the 2019 Bill on Citizenship Amendment Act proposed The law will pave the way for Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist, Christian, and Parsi refugees, who came to India before December 31, 2014, from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan to acquire Indian citizenship without having a valid passport of these countries or an Indian visa. The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019 was passed in Parliament in December 2019.