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IREDA shares may remain in the spotlight on Tuesday, March 18, after the company’s board approved a Rs 5,000 crore enhancement in the borrowing program for FY 2024-25. According to the official statement, the additional borrowing will be raised through multiple instruments, including Taxable Bonds, Sub-ordinated Tier-II Bonds, Perpetual Debt Instruments (PDI), term loans from banks and financial institutions (FIs), credit lines from international agencies (multilateral and bilateral agencies), External Commercial Borrowings (ECB), short-term loans, and WCDL from banks.

crypto market, most information comes from platforms like Twitter and other social media, which are filled with both genuine experts and people who claim to be experts but are not. Therefore, understanding social media's influence on a particular token is essential,” says Satish Mishra, CTO, Pi42. In an interview with ETMarkets, Mishra said: “Market sentiment, liquidity, and the overall trend of the traditional financial markets also play a role, as we are seeing increasing correlations between traditional markets and crypto markets,” Edited excerpts:

artificial intelligence model DeepSeek is banned on their government devices, according to a message seen by Reuters and two people familiar with the matter. «To help keep Department of Commerce information systems safe, access to the new Chinese based AI DeepSeek is broadly prohibited on all GFE,» said one mass email to staffers about their government-furnished equipment. «Do not download, view, access any applications, desktop apps or websites related to DeepSeek.»

During junta chief Min Aung Hlaing’s recent visit to Moscow, it was announced that Russia had established a joint satellite imagery analysis centre in Myanmar. It was also revealed that Russia had offered to “share information captured by its reconnaissance satellites with the regime for military purposes”. This would boost the junta’s ability to plan military operations against rebel groups, said experts on Myanmar affairs. After the meeting between Min Aung Hlaing and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow—the two sides signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday for construction of a small nuclear power plant in Myanmar with Russian support. Rosatom, Russia's state-run nuclear power corporation, said the plant would have a capacity of 100 megawatts with the possibility of trebling it. Russia, which supplied 90% of Myanmar’s energy needs last year, has agreed to step up energy supplies to the Southeast Asian country. The junta chief during the visit also sought Moscow’s support for other projects in Myanmar besides hailing Buddhism links between the two countries, said people familiar with the visit.

A federal judge in New York has granted the attorneys of a Russian woman permission to issue subpoenas to access the financial records of Antigua and Barbuda’s prime minister and other officials involved in the sale of a megayacht that her father had a...

cardiac arrest caused by the effects of ketamine. James Lee Williams, who went by the stage name The Vivienne, aged 32, was found unresponsive in the bathroom of their home near Chester on January 5. A post-mortem determined the cause of James’ cause of death as unnatural, and an inquest into the circumstances is scheduled for June 30. According to media reports, their manager and friend Simon Jones in a statement said that James’ family felt it was crucial to inform them how The Vivienne tragically passed away. Jones said that they hope that by releasing this information, they can raise awareness about the dangers of ongoing ketamine use and what it can do to one’s body.

Prince Harry's US visa records will be partially unsealed, reigniting speculation about whether he misrepresented his past drug use. While some believe this could lead to deportation, the controversy continues to elicit debate. The decision comes after a legal battle over whether the Duke of Sussex received special treatment during his immigration process.

Ford is understood to have finalised plans to use its mothballed factory near Chennai to manufacture and export engines and related components, people aware of the development told ET. Details of the plan will be announced in the second quarter of this year, they said. Vehicle manufacturing is not part of the India strategy. “Ford is going to be making engines at the Chennai plant,” one of the people said. “It (the facility) will be repurposed for export-focused production. This decision is part of Ford's broader global strategy.”

Violent clashes erupt out in Maharashtra’s Nagpur amid Aurangzeb’s tomb rowIn an effort to quell the unrest, police deployed tear gas shells and conducted a baton charge in the Chitnis Park and Mahal areas. The violence reportedly spread to Kotwali and Ganeshpeth in the late afternoon, officials stated.ALSO READ: ‘Kab tutegi Aurangzeb ki qabr?’ Bajrang Dal warns fate like Babri in MaharashtraOfficials said the Chitnish Park to Shukrawari Talao road belt was most affected by violence as per the preliminary information, where some four-wheelers were set afire by rioters.

Rajasthan Forest Department unveiled a groundbreaking discovery—Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve has recorded its first photographic evidence of a caracal. This elusive wild cat was captured on a camera trap during the reserve’s winter Phase IV survey, marking a significant milestone in conservation efforts. The presence of the caracal, a medium-sized wild cat known for its striking tufted ears and stealthy nature, highlights the effectiveness of the reserve’s strong protection measures. Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve, primarily known for its tigers, has now proven to be a thriving habitat for lesser-seen felines like the caracal, showcasing the region’s rich biodiversity.

The minister in a written reply in the Lok Sabha informed that the auto-mode claims are processed within three days. Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has taken several steps to streamline the process of claim settlement. For auto mode processing of advance claims, the amount limit has been enhanced to Rs 1 lakh. Further, in addition to illness/hospitalization advances, the advances for housing, education and marriage are also enabled for auto mode processing.

Centre for Public Interest Litigation, and tagged it with the pending matter on the same issue. Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for the NGO, said that the question is of independence of the institution and alleged that audits by CAG of states like Maharashtra, where the BJP is in power, are being stalled.

Last week, the jury selected the winners for the 22 categories of the ET MSME Awards 2024 following thorough evaluation, discussions, and a deep understanding of the shortlisted MSMEs. The distinguished jury comprised Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director and CEO (Auto and Farm Sector), Mahindra & Mahindra (Jury chair); Anil Bhardwaj, Secretary General, Federation of Indian Micro and Small & Medium Enterprises (FISME); Hema Annamalai, Co-founder and Vice Chair, Green Collar Agritech Solutions; Jayashree Das Verma, National President, FICCI FLO; Ketan Gaikwad, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Receivables Exchange of India Ltd (RXIL); Mehul Mohanka, CEO and Managing Director, Tega Industries Limited; Ponnuswami M, Chairman and Managing Director, Pon Pure Chemicals Group; and R Narayan, Founder and CEO, Power2SME. The jury round was held on March 11, 2025, where the members were presented with the names of shortlisted MSMEs. This initial shortlisting was carried out by CareEdge Ratings, who is the evaluation partner for this year’s awards, and the ET Editorial team.

Orhan Awatramani, also known as Orry, and seven others for consuming alcohol at a hotel in Katra. The case was registered on March 15 after a complaint was received about the violation of rules prohibiting alcohol and non-vegetarian food in cottage suites.

Tejas Networks shares will be in focus on Monday after the company received Rs 123.45 crore from the Ministry of Communications, Department of Telecommunications, as an incentive under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Telecom and Networking Products for FY24. «We would like to inform you that Tejas Networks Limited (the Company) has on March 12, 2025, received an amount of Rs.123.45 Crores from the Ministry of Communications, Department of Telecommunications — New Delhi, towards incentive for the financial year 2023-24 under the PLI (Production Linked Incentive) Scheme for Telecom and Networking Products,» the company said in an exchange filing.

Ola Electric Mobility are expected to be in focus on Monday, March 17, after the company informed that a petition has been filed against its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ola Electric Technologies by M/s. Rosmerta Digital Services. The petition was submitted by Rosmerta Digital, which is an operational creditor of Ola, before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Bengaluru Bench. The creditor has alleged payment defaults for services rendered and has sought the initiation of a Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) against Ola Electric Technologies.

Tata Motors' shares are expected to be in focus on Monday, March 17, after the company announced that its Board Committee will meet on March 19 to consider and approve the issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) aggregating up to Rs 2,000 crore. “Pursuant to Regulations 29(1)(d) and 50(1)(d) of the Listing Regulations and in accordance with the approval granted by the Board of Directors of Tata Motors Limited (‘the Company’) at its meetings held on March 4, 2024, and May 10, 2024, we hereby wish to inform you that a meeting of the duly constituted Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, inter alia, to consider and approve the issuance of Rated, Listed, Unsecured, Redeemable, Non-Convertible Debentures on a private placement basis aggregating up to Rs 2,000 crore,” the company said in a regulatory filing.

With her calm, warm demeanor, Ana has been trained to put patients at ease — like many nurses across the U.S. But unlike them, she is also available to chat 24-7, in multiple languages, from Hindi to Haitian Creole. That's because Ana isn't human, but an artificial intelligence program created by Hippocratic AI, one of a number of new companies offering ways to automate time-consuming tasks usually performed by nurses and medical assistants.

The Houthi-run Health Ministry said the overnight U.S. strikes killed at least 53 people, including five women and two children, and wounded almost 100 in the capital of Sanaa and other provinces, including Saada, the rebels' stronghold on the border with Saudi Arabia. «We're not going to have these people controlling which ships can go through and which ones cannot. And so your question is, how long will this go on? It will go on until they no longer have the capability to do that,» Secretary of State Marco Rubio told CBS on Sunday. He said these are not the one-off retaliation strikes the Biden administration carried out after Houthi attacks. President Donald Trump on Saturday vowed to use «overwhelming lethal force» until the Houthis cease their attacks, and warned that Tehran would be held «fully accountable» for their actions. The Houthis have repeatedly targeted international shipping in the Red Sea, sinking two vessels, in what they call acts of solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza, where Israel has been at war with Hamas, another Iranian ally.

Crisil's chief executive Amish Mehta said that the rating firm's work depends on the findings of the auditor, who has greater access to information and the disclosures made by rated companies. Speaking to ET, he also pointed out, without naming any borrower, that a sharp stock price movement does not mean they have to put out statements on the rated issue, but if a 'material event' is triggered, Crisil has consistently issued statements in seven days. Edited excerpts: What are the additional steps Crisil has taken to ensure the data provided by rated companies are genuine and authentic? First and foremost, we are not forensic accountants. The way we carry out our business is, we have a contractual arrangement with the issuer to rate based on the information they have furnished to us, which is essentially audited, and management interaction. Separately, we try to triangulate that with publicly available information, benchmarks with peers, talk to bankers, and look at GST data.

Pakistani gangster has claimed responsibility after a "grenade-like object" was hurled at the residence of Jalandhar-based YouTuber Rozer Sandhu on Sunday. Two videos have emerged since the incident, one in which a Pakistani gangster, Shahzad Bhatti, claiming that he carried out the attack against the YouTuber for allegedly using derogatory language against the Muslim community.