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₹25 crore worth of donations in a month after the successful completion of the consecration ceremony of the statue of Ram Lalla at the temple on 22 January. Ram temple trust official Prakash Gupta said that the State Bank of India (SBI) has installed four automatic high-tech counting machines at the temple to manage the heavy inflow of cash.

FRANKFURT (Reuters) — German labour union Verdi on Saturday demanded Lufthansa offers a higher wage increase for thousands of the German airline's ground crew before it agrees to a fresh round of pay talks aimed at averting further industrial action.

back in Paris on their tractors in a new protest Friday demanding more government support and simpler regulations, on the eve of a major agricultural fair in the French capital. Dozens of tractors drove peacefully into Paris carrying flags from Rural Coordination, the farmers’ union that staged the protest.

Delhi High Court asked the AAP on Friday how a «ruling» political party could seek permission to hold a protest in the national capital when there was a prohibitory order in force against gatherings in view of ongoing farmers' protests. Justice Subramonium Prasad, while hearing the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) petition challenging the police's refusal to allow it to hold a «peaceful protest» of 800 people at Jantar Mantar on February 25 in relation to allegedly inflated water bills, said if the permission is granted to the party, a floodgate of other such applications will open. «When P2 (an order under section 144 of the CrPC) is there, how can a ruling party come (for permission)? P2 is there and you, as the government or as a party which is the government, (permission) cannot be granted,» the judge said.

Byju's investors unanimously vote to oust founders, revamp board "As the founders did not participate in the meeting, the quorum was never legitimately established, rendering the resolutions null and void," Byju's said. The edtech company further added, “These resolutions were voted upon without the valid constitution of a quorum, as stipulated in Byju’s Articles of Association.

MILAN — If there is one theme emerging at Milan Fashion Week, it is cocooning, hunkering down, enveloping one’s self in comfort clothing.

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella body which led the farmers' protest against three farm laws, announced that a farmers Mahapanchayat will be held in New Delhi on March 14 at the Ramleela ground. SKM is not part of the 'Delhi Chalo' march, however, it has been supporting it. SKM, which comprises Punjab's largest farmer union like BKU (Ugrahan) and also BKU (Tikait) that enjoys influence in western Uttar Pradesh, also announced a Black Day and a tractor march on national highways on Monday.

CBSE) is planning a pilot run of Open-Book Exams (OBE) in selected schools for classes 9 to 12 later this year, according to officials. The idea was floated in the last governing body meeting of CBSE Board in December, 2023. Officials, however, said there is no plan to adopt the format in class 10 and 12 board exams.

CBSE) is planning a pilot run of Open-Book Exams (OBE) in selected schools for classes 9 to 12 later this year, according to officials. The idea was floated in the last governing body meeting of the Board in December, 2023. Officials, however, said there is no plan to adopt the format in class 10 and 12 board exams. «The CBSE is planning a pilot run of open-book assessments in selected schools, targeting subjects — English, Mathematics, and Science for Classes 9 and 10, and English, Mathematics, and Biology for Classes 11 and 12. The aim is to gauge the time taken by students to complete these tests and gather feedback from stakeholders. »The plan is in line with recommendations made in the National Curriculum Framework. These tests would undergo a pilot phase in schools to evaluate various aspects such as completion time, suitability for formative and summative assessment, and stakeholders' perceptions," a senior board official said.

An initial list of high-value speakers and industry-leading sponsors have been announced for Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2024, set for April 6-9 at the iconic Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center (HKCEC) with over 9,000㎡.

Jimeet Modi, founder and CEO of SAMCO Group expects high volatility ahead of the General Elections. He says Investors must stay light ahead of the election and may even consider diversifying their portfolios into other assets like gold and debt. In an interview with Mint, Modi said there are pockets of overvaluation in defence, engineering, railways and infrastructure segments while defensives like pharma and FMCG sectors offer considerable safety in terms of volatility.

Vishwakarma Jayanti 2024, an auspicious occasion revered by Hindus nationwide. Celebrated on the thirteenth day of the bright half of the Magha month in the Hindu calendar, Vishwakarma Jayanti honors Lord Vishwakarma, revered as the primordial architect and engineer of the universe. This day holds profound significance as devotees gather at workplaces, including factories, shops, and other establishments, to pay homage to the divine creator.

The head of a renewable energy subsidiary of Japan’s top refiner, Eneos Holdings, has been fired for sexual harassment as awareness of the #MeToo movement grows in the country

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Passives took in £2.2bn of inflows in January, of which £1.3bn headed to mutual funds and £855m to ETFs, which Dewi John, head of research for UK and Ireland at LSEG Lipper, said signalled «more action» for ETFs. This compares to December 2023, when passive mutual funds gathered £3.5bn inflows as ETFs shed £41m. Within bonds, passive funds gained £809m, while ETFs attracted £552m. Across equities, passive funds gathered £452m inflows, while investors poured £290m into ETFs. Bond funds as a general asset class also saw this trend, netting £1.1bn in what was described as a «tale of two ...

Check out all the LIVE updates on farmers ‘Delhi Chalo’ agitation here, The Centre has estimated that nearly 14,000 people have gathered along the Punjab-Haryana border with 1,200 tractor-trolleys, 300 cars, 10 mini-buses as well as small vehicles and conveyed its strong objections to the Punjab government for it, sources said on Tuesday.In a communication to the Punjab government, the Union Home Ministry also said that the deteriorating law-and-order situation in the state has been a matter of concern over the last few days and asked it to take stringent action against lawbreakers.

₹32,000 crore. While addressing the gathering in Jammu, Modi commences address in Dogri, promising that no eligible citizen will miss out on benefits - assuring his commitment. He said, “The projects in Jammu and Kashmir will propel holistic development of the region." He stressed, “Modi will help you realise the dreams you had for 70 years." Moreover, the PM slammed the former government and said, “Government who are concerned about their families do not think of youths of the state." He further noted, "We will ensure JK is free of dynasty politics," adding, "The government will replace parivarvad with Vikas (development).

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) rallied over 7% to the day's high of Rs 192 on Tuesday as the media house re-initiated talks for a merger with Sony Group after the $10 billion deal was cancelled last month. In a fresh dramatic twist, which is no less than an unending soap opera, Zee has re-engaged with Sony Group Corp in a last-ditch attempt to revive their merger,ET reported earlier today. According to the report, representatives from the two sides have held meetings across locations in Mumbai and efforts to salvage the deal have gathered momentum over the last fortnight.

Canada will donate more than 800 drones to Ukraine that will help its military forces detect and identify targets as it continues to fight Russia’s invasion, Defence Minister Bill Blair announced Monday.

The head of the World Trade Organization says the body remains relevant and its leaders focus on reform “no matter who comes into power” as Donald Trump — who as U.S. president bypassed WTO rules by slapping tariffs on America’s friends and foes alike ...

China’s foreign minister has told a gathering of international security policy officials that shutting China out of trade in the name of avoiding dependency would be a historic mistake