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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) shares have risen 6% since Friday, when the company announced a ₹7,500 crore order win for an 800 MW thermal power generation project. This brings the company's total order book to ₹1.7 trillion—5x the trailing twelve-month revenue.

Lok Sabha on Tuesday approved the motion to extend tenure of the JPC on 'One Nation, One Election' upto the first day of last week of the Monsoon Session, 2025. Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), PP Chaudhary, had moved the motion in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday regarding an extension of time for presenting the report on the «One Nation, One Election» Bills ('Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024'). The bills under consideration include the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the 'One Nation, One Election' bill is set to meet today at 3 pm. During the meeting, Attorney General of India R Venkataramand Justice DN Patel, the former Chief Justice of Delhi High Court and current Chairperson of the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT), will make representations before the JPC. Firstly, they will meet Justice D.N. Patel, the Former Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, who currently serves as the Chairperson of the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT).

Good Shepherd College has chosen to observe a holiday on March 27 to commemorate the grand release of the Mohanlal-led film L2: Empuraan. Going beyond the norm, the administration has not only sanctioned a day off but has also arranged for an exclusive screening for all its students. The institution publicized this decision through an official announcement that enthusiastically stated, “Lights, Camera, Holiday!” This unique gesture is rooted in the deep admiration that the college chairman holds for Mohanlal, making the initiative a heartfelt homage to the legendary Malayalam actor. “When passion and fandom unite, history is made! Our beloved MD, a devoted fan of Lalettan, has orchestrated a special screening of Empuraan to honor the brilliance of Mohanlal and the visionary direction of Prithviraj Sukumaran. This is more than just a film—it’s a phenomenon," the announcement read.

Upcoming cars)A noteworthy example is the Honda Amaze sub-compact sedan, starting at ₹8 lakh (ex-showroom) and featuring ADAS technology for under ₹10 lakh. Below are five of the most affordable cars with ADAS available in India for under ₹15 lakh.Honda has set a new standard by introducing ADAS in the 2024 Amaze, making it the first sub-compact sedan to include this feature.

The First Berserker: Khazan players around the world will be pleased to note that a major surprise awaits them if they have pre-ordered the Standard or Deluxe editions of the game. More than being cosmetics, these armour sets are all set to provide users major bonuses that can be handy in navigating through the early missions in the game. If you are one among those struggling with the uphill task of defeating challenging enemies, then this could be a valuable deal for you, Game Rant reported. Also, players who wish to take on the look of their pre-order gear will be allowed to do so in the late-game armour. However, it must be noted that these features get unlocked only after users get to complete the main story.

The Bot Company, a robotics startup founded by Kyle Vogt, the former cofounder and CEO of autonomous vehicle company Cruise, has raised $150 million in funding. The round, which valued the startup at $2 billion, was led by global investment firm Greenoaks, Reuters reported, citing anonymous sources. Vogt co-founded the company with Paril Jain, who previously led the AI tech team at Tesla, and Luke Holoubek, a former software engineer at Cruise.

growth story among emerging markets, according to Gustavo Medeiros, Head of Research at Ashmore Group, a global investment manager. While the firm had taken a cautious tactical approach over the past year, it is now gradually rebuilding exposure to Indian equities. Speaking in an interaction with ETNow, Medeiros said, “Absolutely, the world loves India. It is the most exciting structural story in emerging markets.” He added that India's appeal has grown significantly over the last decade thanks to “economic policies [that] have been much more pro-market.”

This latest word game from The New York Times requires players to identify related words from a six-by-eight letter grid based on a given theme. However, solving it can be tricky, and that’s where today’s NYT Strands hints, answers, and Spangram for March 23, 2025, come in handy.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The title of Alina Gufran’s debut novel, No Place to Call My Own, is a dead giveaway.

Sirajuddin Haqqani, who acknowledged planning a January 2008 attack on the Serena Hotel in Kabul, which killed six people, including US citizen Thor David Hesla, no longer appears on the State Department's Rewards for Justice website. The FBI website on Sunday still featured a wanted poster for him. Interior Ministry spokesman Abdul Mateen Qani said the U.S. government had revoked the bounties placed on Haqqani, Abdul Aziz Haqqani, and Yahya Haqqani. «These three individuals are two brothers and one paternal cousin,» Qani told the Associated Press. The Haqqani network grew into one of the deadliest arms of the Taliban after the U.S.-led 2001 invasion of Afghanistan.

One Piece is set to resume its Egghead Arc after a hiatus that began in October last year. One Piece Part 2 will premiere on April 5, bringing back the Straw Hat Pirates for an action-packed continuation of their adventure, as mentioned in a report by Collider. To mark the occasion, Crunchyroll and Toei Animation have planned a grand premiere weekend, featuring two brand-new episodes and an extensive 83-minute recap special, as per the Collider report. This event aims to help fans catch up on the story and set the stage for the next chapter in Luffy's journey. A Global Premiere with a Packed Lineup

Kardashian-Jenner clan defines it with a mix of love, banter, and just the right amount of competition. But when Kylie Jenner recently declared herself as the «cooler» and «more easygoing» sister, it sent social media into a frenzy. Kendall Jenner, caught off guard, wasn't having it. “Oh my God. Prettier? More gorgeous? Better body?” Kendall shot back in mock horror as Kylie smirked. Their back-and-forth, filled with playful sarcasm, left fans both entertained and intrigued—was this just another sisterly spat, or something more? Amidst the giggles and dramatic reactions, one thing stood out: the undeniable chemistry between the youngest Jenner sisters. And just as their banter reached peak entertainment, an unexpected suggestion from a producer on The Kardashians added fuel to an already burning question—could Kendall and Kylie finally be ready for their own spin-off?

BCCI on Saturday announced the squads for the upcoming Senior Women's Multi-Day Challenger Trophy, which will be held across two venues in Dehradun from March 25 to April 8. The three-day tournament will feature four teams. While high-profile players such as India captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana will be absent from the competition, emerging talents like Kashvee Gautam have been included in the squads. «The Women's Selection Committee has picked the squads for the upcoming IDFC First Bank Senior Women's Multi-Day Challenger Trophy. The red-ball tournament will take place at two venues in Dehradun from March 25 to April 8, 2025,» BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said in a release. The squads are as follows: Team A: Richa Ghosh (CAB), Shipra Giri (UPCA), Shubha Satheesh (KSCA), Shweta Sehrawat (DDCA), Vrinda Dinesh (KSCA), Mukta Magre (MHCA), Henrietta Pereira (ACA), Minnu Mani © (KCA), Tanuja Kanwar (RSPB), Vasavi A. Pavani (ACA), Priya Mishra (DDCA), Arundhati Reddy (VC) (KCA), Sayali Satghare (MCA), Anaadi Tagde (MPCA), Pragati Singh (PCA). Team B: Yastika Bhatia (VC) (BCA), M. Mamatha (HYCA), Pratika Rawal (DDCA), Ayushi Soni (DDCA), Harleen Deol © (HPCA), Arushi Goel (UPCA), Kanika Ahuja (PCA), Mita Paul (CAB), Sree Charani (ACA), Mamta Paswan (JSCA), Prema Rawat (CAU), Nandini Sharma (UTCA), Kranti Goud (MPCA), Akshara S (TNCA), Titas Sadhu (CAB).

Karnataka Infrastructure Development Minister M B Patil on Saturday announced that a multidisciplinary team from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) will visit the state in April to conduct a feasibility study for the second international greenfield airport in Bengaluru. Three locations have been identified for the project. The team is scheduled to visit the state between April 7 and 9, he said. Patil stated that the Karnataka State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (KSIIDC) has already paid a fee of Rs 1.21 crore to the AAI for the study. Two sites on Kanakapura Road and one on the Nelamangala-Kunigal Road have been shortlisted for the proposed airport.

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is bringing the IPL Fan Parks back for the 2025 season, expanding the electrifying experience to 50 cities across 23 states and one union territory. The IPL Fan Parks this season will span 10 weekends, from March 22 to May 25. From Tinsukia in Assam to Kochi in Kerala and Amritsar in Punjab to Goa, the initiative aims to recreate the stadium atmosphere for fans across India. Each Fan Park will feature live match screenings, music, entertainment, food courts, and a kids’ play zone. Fans can also enjoy virtual batting zones, bowling through nets, face-painting stations, replica dugouts, and 360° photo booths. The first Fan Parks of the season will be held in Rohtak, Bikaner, Gangtok, Kochi, and Coimbatore, with multiple locations hosting events every weekend. IPL Fan Parks will also debut in Kakinada, Dimapur, Karaikal, Manbhum, Purulia, Rohtak, and Tinsukia. Arun Singh Dhumal, Chairman, IPL, said: «The IPL Fan Parks are a crucial part of our vision to bring the tournament closer to fans across India. By hosting these events in multiple cities and towns, we aim to recreate the electrifying stadium atmosphere and allow fans to celebrate the IPL together. This initiative strengthens our bond with cricket enthusiasts nationwide, ensuring they experience the excitement and passion of the sport in a lively and vibrant setting.»

Indian Premier League season opener may take a back seat as a relentless drizzle upon Kolkata on Friday evening, brought an abrupt halt to the practice sessions of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Just a day before their highly anticipated IPL 2025 opener at the iconic Eden Gardens, the weather turned gloomy with gusty winds, likely to affect the big clash. The teams had kicked off their training at 5 PM, but by 6 PM, the rain forced grounds staff into action to cover the field, while players quickly wrapped up their drills.

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