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On Tuesday, opposition leader in the Legislative Council, Botsa Satyanarayana, accused the government of forcing the VCs to resign under pressure from the state administration. He claimed the resignations were coerced at the behest of the government.

joint search operation was successfully launched by the Assam Rifles in coordination with Manipur Police in Senapati district of Manipur as part of the ongoing efforts to maintain law and order and ensure peace in the region. During the search, a significant recovery was made, which included two bolt-action single-barrel guns, one single-barrel shotgun, and a variety of live ammunition consist of thirty-six rounds of 12-bore live rounds, twelve rounds of 12-bore special live rounds, six empty 12-bore cartridges, six live 7.62mm rounds, five live 5.56mm INSAS rounds, four live 9 mm rounds, and fifty rounds of .22 caliber live ammunition. The recovery of these weapons and ammunition marks a significant achievement for the Maram Battalion of Assam Rifles and the Manipur Police.

Mohammed Shami will be a key player in focus, with a strong record in ICC knockouts. He is just one five-wicket haul away from overtaking Zaheer Khan's record for most wickets by an Indian in ICC knockout stages in ODIs. Shami has been a standout performer for India in this Champions Trophy, with eight wickets in four matches at an average of 19.87, with best figures of 5/53 against Pakistan. He is India's highest wicket-taker in the tournament and overall second-highest below New Zealand's Matt Henry (10). In ICC ODI knockout matches across 50-over World Cup and Champions Trophy, Shami has taken 13 scalps in five matches at an average of 19.76, with best figures of 7/57 against New Zealand in the 2023 World Cup semifinals at Wankhede Stadium.

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Quartile ranking is a statistical tool used to evaluate and compare the performance of mutual funds within a specific category. It divides funds into four quartiles based on their performance over a defined period. The rankings are typically based on returns, with the first quartile (Q1) representing the top 25% of funds and the fourth quartile (Q4) representing the bottom 25%.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand, Team India's head coach Gautam Gambhir outlined the reason behind shuffling the batting order and revealed that Axar's number five role allows him to express himself and exhibit his talent to the world. India will play New Zealand in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy on March 9 at the Dubai International Stadium. India is undefeated in the tournament so far, and the Kiwis have looked rock solid with bat and ball under Mitchell Santner's captaincy. The clash promises to be an epic sequel to the 2000 ICC Champions Trophy final, which New Zealand won. Men in Blue would like to avenge losses to the Blackcaps in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup semifinal and 2021 ICC World Test Championship final.

NITI Aayog will soon firm up the list of infrastructure projects to be monetised over the next five years. The government think-tank has invited bids for preparation of the Infrastructure Projects Pipeline and suggesting innovative project and financing structures for accelerated development of infrastructure in the country through private sector investment. “The list is to be prepared on the basis of assets or land parcels proposed by the concerned central ministries and such assets as identified by the consultant,” the Aayog said in the request for proposal (RFP) document floated to invite bids from technical consultants. The exercise is expected to be complete in five months. The asset classes and land parcels may include highways, railways, power, petroleum and natural gas, civil aviation, ports, warehousing and storage, urban infrastructure including housing and transport, coal and mines and telecom.

According to a stock exchange notice today (7 March), the conditional tender offer will be based on the trust's net asset value (NAV) total return underperforming against its reference index, which is currently the Vietnam Ho Chi Minh Stock index (VN index), over the five-year period to 31 March 2030.  While the board said it «has confidence» that the trust's investment manager will be able to outperform the index over the coming five years, if the performance falls below this index, shareholders will be able to realise up to 100% of their interests in the vehicle.  Baillie Gifford Ch...

Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a Harvard and Stanford graduate, recently urged his followers to eliminate three surprisingly toxic items from their bathrooms immediately. In a viral video, he highlighted common everyday essentials that, if neglected, could pose serious health risks. He specifically pointed out toothbrushes, razors, and mouthwash as culprits that need urgent attention. Dr. Sethi began by listing the “three worst bathroom items” that should be discarded without delay. Topping the list was the toothbrush. He revealed that a staggering 75% of people continue using their toothbrushes beyond the recommended three-month period. Over time, toothbrushes lose up to 30% of their cleaning efficiency, and worse, the bristles become a breeding ground for bacteria, potentially harming oral health. The second item on his list is dull razors. He stated that dull razor blades cause 10 times more skin irritation. He urges everyone to replace them after just five to seven uses to avoid skin damage and infections. The final common washroom item that he warns everyone of is the anti-microbial mouthwash. He claimed that according to studies, such mouthwash can harm the beneficial bacteria in the mouth that can affect the balance of the gut microbiome.

Are you a landlord who earns rental income from commercial properties? If your earnings cross a certain threshold a year, you may have to register for the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and start charging tax on rent. 

CBI to transfer trial against jailed JKLF chief Yasin Malik and other co-accused in two cases from Jammu and Kashmir to Delhi. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan deferred the matter as Solicitor General Tushar Mehta was not available. During the hearing, Malik appeared before the court through video-conferencing. He requested the court to post the matter after Ramzan to which the bench agreed.

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Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). The study reveals a significant rise in the assets under management (AUM) held by women in mutual funds for over five years, increasing from 8.8% in March 2019 to 21.3% in March 2024. In comparison, male investors' long-term holdings grew from 8.2% to 19.9% during the same period. The number of women investors holding mutual fund investments for less than a year decreased from 40.5% to 25.4% between 2019 and 2024. For male investors, this short-term holding percentage declined from 42.1% to 27%. This data indicates a stronger inclination among women to maintain their investments over longer periods compared to men. Also Read | Midcap stocks down 20% from peak. What should mutual fund investors do?

ValueResearch and Morningstar. If an investor had invested Rs 1 lakh in the fund at the time of its inception, the value of this investment would have grown to Rs 22.49 lakh, with a CAGR of 16.85%. Over the last 5 years, the value of the same investment would have risen to Rs 11.87 lakh, with a CAGR of 17.92%. Based on the trailing return parameter, the scheme has outperformed its benchmark and the category average over the last six months, one year, and ten years. In the past 10 years, the scheme delivered a 14.08% return, compared to 13.70% from the benchmark (NIFTY LargeMidcap 250 — TRI) and 12.48% from the category average.

AFP Sport looks at five key factors that could decide the fate of the title clash.

strategic bitcoin reserve, a day before meeting with executives from the cryptocurrency industry at the White House. The reserve will be capitalized with bitcoin owned by the federal government that was forfeited as part of criminal or civil asset forfeiture proceedings, the White House crypto czar, billionaire David Sacks, said in a post on social media platform X.

Kim Kardashian has revealed that her sister Khloé made a big sacrifice for her when the reality show star decided to divorce first husband, Damon Thomas. In Thursday's episode of their show, The Kardashians, Kim talked about the special gift she brought for Khloé for her 40th birthday.

David Miller said his team’s hop to Dubai and back ahead of t h e i r Champions Trophy semifinal defeat to New Zealand in Lahore was “not ideal”. The tangled scheduling of the event came into question as Australia and South Africa both had to fly to Dubai from Pakistan ahead of the semi-finals. South Africa were there for less than 24 hours before jetting back again without playing a game. Australia stayed and lost in the last four to India. The haphazard scheduling was a result of India playing all their games in Dubai after refusing to travel to Pakistan. “It’s only an hour and 40 minute flight, but the fact that we had to do that was not ideal,” Miller said after South Africa lost to New Zealand on Wednesday by 50 runs. South Africa made what was ultimately a wasted trip soon after defeating England in Karachi on Saturday. “It’s early morning, it’s after a game and we had to fly. Then we got to Dubai at 4:00 pm. And at 7.30 am we had to come back. It doesn’t make it nice.

Hyundai Creta EV, launched at the Auto Expo 2025, starts at ₹17.99 lakh (ex-showroom). It offers five main variants and two battery options: 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh. The model with the 42 kWh battery boasts a single-charge range of 390 km, while the 51.4 kWh model reaches 473 km.

Greg Foran will step down in October 2025 after five years leading the airline through a turbulent period marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, global supply chain disruptions, and ongoing engine maintenance challenges. The airline has started the search for his replacement. Foran, a former Walmart executive, joined Air New Zealand just before the COVID-19 pandemic began. He steered the company through border closures, component shortages, and the grounding of aircraft. He also oversaw a retrofit programme for the airline’s Dreamliner fleet, which is expected to be completed by end 2025. Foran’s departure comes as the airline grapples with a complex operating environment, including intense competition from Australian rivals Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia, and the impact of New Zealand's relatively small domestic market. The airline's recent financial performance reflects these challenges, with an 18% drop in first-half profit reported in February 2025.

Five, announced last week that they are returning for their 2025 reunion tour with all the original members. The tickets are finally going on sale today for their «Keep On Movin' 2025 Tour». The band, made up of Sean Conlon, Ritchie Neville, Scott Robinson, Abz Love and Jason «J» Brown, split in 2001, leaving millennial fans heartbroken across the nation. They are returning after 25 years. The group will be heading on a 12-date tour this November, with shows at the O2, Manchester's AO Arena and more.