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Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar reviewed the preparations in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday. After reviewing the preparedness for the forthcoming polls, Rajiv Kumar, addressed a press conference, where he said, that strict instructions have been given to the election officials to increase the voting percentage in Uttar Pradesh. «We have been reviewing here for three days, UP is the largest state in the state. Our endeavour is to provide the best election experience and be fair. All political parties should be given equal status so that there is no discrimination,» Rajiv Kumar said.

Odisha, Arabinda Dhali resigned from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Saturday, ahead of the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha. Former state minister Dhali tendered his resignation to BJD Supremo and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. «I tender my resignation on the dated 01.03.2024 from the primary membership of Biju Janata Dal.You're requested to kindly accept my resignation. This is for your information and necessary action,» he wrote in his resignation letter.

Just last year there was a mass migration of Shiba Inu (SHIB) token loyalists that switched over to the rival memecoin project, Golden Inu (GOLDEN).   The newer ecosystem project promised a play-to-earn game by the year’s end, a crypto ecommerce platform by 2025, and its own crypto exchange in 2024.  Thus far, the Golden Inu developers deliver as promised.  Top 10 crypto exchange, MexC, has now given a nod of confidence to the Shiba Inu rival, listing the $GOLDEN [ERC-20] token today.

The Mollars token presale was at less than $50,000 raised on January 1st, the beginning of this new year.  Now, just 2 months late and possibly viewed as the ‘top ICO of 2024,’  it has surpassed $1-Million-Dollars raised after investors purchased nearly 2-million tokens.

Valorant gears up for the second Act of Episode 8, players are buzzing with excitement over the imminent arrival of Agent 25. With the game's tradition of introducing new agents and maps with each new Episode and Act, the community is eagerly awaiting the latest addition to the roster. Here's everything we know so far about Agent 25, as per a report by Dexerto.

CAIRO (Reuters) — The Houthi Transport Ministry in Yemen said on Saturday there had been a «glitch» in undersea communication cables in the Red Sea as a result of actions by U.S. and British naval vessels.

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Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Saturday sought to allay fears pertaining to the EVMs and asserted that political parties and candidates are informed about the specific EVM which has gone to a particular polling station. «Information is given in writing to the political parties, candidates and its agents about which EVM has gone to which specific polling centre. They are also informed about which EVM has gone for training,» Kumar told reporters here. He said that no warehouse can open without their permission and added there are no procedures, which can be done without the presence of the political parties.

In this week's earnings recap, we delve into the latest quarterly reports from four industry giants— eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY), Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ:ZM), Salesforce (NYSE:CRM), and Snowflake (NYSE:SNOW).

Macquarie Capital is writing down nearly its entire investment in Indian startup Byju’s, weeks after Swiss bank Julius Baer Group Ltd. accused it of charging fees based on an outsized and outdated valuation, according to people familiar with the matter. The unit of Australia’s Macquarie Group Ltd. is cutting the value of its stake in the beleaguered education provider by about 98%, the people said, asking not to be identified because the matter is private. Macquarie Capital invested a few hundred millions of dollars in Byju’s in 2021, said the people.

Byju Raveendran told employees on Saturday that the company is still unable to process salaries, as it is unable to utilise the funds raised as part of the rights issue. In an internal memo, he blamed a select few investors, and added that the amount raised through the rights issue is locked in a separate account.

Narendra Modi on Saturday held a brief meeting with West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar and Leader of Opposition in the assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, and discussed with them various issues concerning the state. The meeting lasted for around 16 minutes. «Met Mr Suvendu Adhikari and Sukanta Majumdar. We discussed how to further spread our good governance programs among the common people. I commend the courage, passion and tenacious struggle of all the @BJP4Bengal workers who are fighting against the misrule of the Trinamool Congress. Together we will build a better future for West Bengal. @SuvenduWB @DrSukantaBJP » Modi posted on X. Later, while speaking to reporters, Majumdar said they raised several issues related to corruption, various scams and law and order in the state.

Election Commission of India on Saturday directed all the district magistrates and superintendents of police to take strong action against officials, who are indulging in favouritism. The poll body's move comes in a bid to ensure «temptation free (prahlohan-mukt)» Lok Sabha elections and provide a level-playing field to all the political parties. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said that directions have been issued to all the DMs and SPs to ensure level playing field for all the political parties, and to take strong action against those officials indulging in favouritism.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday said there seems to be a link between the blast at the city's popular eatery Rameshwaram Cafe, and the cooker explosion that took place in the coastal city of Mangaluru in 2022, and all angles are being looked into by the police. He said the government is committed for a fair probe, and police have been given a free hand to investigate the incident at the quick-service eatery in Brookefield area in information technology corridor in east Bengaluru that left ten people injured «There seems to be a link between Mangaluru incident and this incident, according to police officers… materials used (for explosions), we can see a similarity, we can see a link, timer and other things,» Shivakumar said. Speaking to reporters here, he said police officers from Mangaluru and Shivamogga too have come here, and all angles are being looked into.

Galaxy S24 FE could potentially make its debut later this year, with the exact timing remaining uncertain. Possibilities range from an unveiling alongside the new foldable devices at the Galaxy Unpacked event in July to a release following its predecessor's timeline in October. One notable revelation in the leak revolves around a potential adjustment in the display size.

By Probhir Roy Chaudhary

Health insurance is meant to provide financial protection against medical expenses. However, insurance companies do deny claims for various reasons. As a policyholder, it is important to be aware of common reasons why health insurance claims may get rejected. This will help you take necessary precautions and avoid claim denials.

Info Edge fell 3% on Saturday to the day's low of Rs 5,131.75 on the NSE after the Naukri.com operator informed the exchanges about Google's decision to remove/delist the company's mobile applications, including Naukri.com and 99acres from the Google Play Store. The company in its filing to the exchanges said that Google's decision comes as a surprise since this action was taken without giving due and sufficient notice to Info Edge.

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PTI reported citing official sources, that images of the suspect's movement have been captured by the CCTV cameras at the Rameshwaram cafe in the Brookefield area and those nearby. “We are positive about the leads we are getting in nabbing the culprit," an official said. Moreover, “the Central Crime Branch (CCB) has taken up the investigation, and seven to eight teams have been formed," the sources told PTI, adding, “The suspect, carrying a bag, was wearing a cap and mask to hide his identity." As per the CCTV footage, the individual appears to be in a rush, walking briskly and glancing at his watch, exhibiting a pace faster than typical pedestrians on the sidewalk.

small-cap funds has reached 1.78 crores. In comparison, the large-cap fund folios stand at 1.33 crores. The assets under management (AUM) for mid-cap funds have reached Rs.