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₹ 50 lakh insurance to settle his mountain of debt, India Today reported. The Fatehpur police said the accused, Himanshu, was addicted to online gaming on an app called Zupee and accumulated a debt of a significant amount due to repeated losses. Himanshu allegedly stole his family's jewellery and used the money to buy life insurance policies worth ₹50 lakh each for his parents.

₹3,000 crore. In such a situation, pesticides play a vital role in managing pest resistance and diseases. India has set a goal to double farmer’s income.

Mint. India imposed a ban on onion exports last December amid concerns over domestic production shortfall caused by irregular rainfall, pushing prices up. The ban is in place until the end of the ongoing financial year.

Indian stock market sentiment upbeat but investors need to be cautious, says Divam Sharma of Green Portfolio, PMS In August 2023, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), the antitrust regulatory body, approved the acquisition of a 90 percent equity holding in HDFC Credila by a private equity consortium consisting of BPEA EQT and ChrysCapital. On June 20 last year, HDFC Ltd disclosed to the exchanges that it had entered into definitive agreements for the potential sale of a 90 percent share in HDFC Credila to a consortium of private equity firms for approximately ₹9,060 crore.

A Houston man has pleaded guilty to securities fraud for trading on inside information from his wife's business conversations while both were working from home

German lawmakers have approved a government plan to liberalize rules on cannabis, paving the way for the country to decriminalize limited amounts of marijuana and allow members of “cannabis clubs” to buy it for recreational purposes

propaganda is almost as effective and persuasive as real propaganda, a team of researchers have found after a study involving more than 8,000 US adults. They also warned that propagandists could use artificial intelligence (AI) to expose citizens to many articles, thereby increasing the volume of propaganda and making them harder to detect. For the study, researchers at the Stanford University and the Georgetown University in the US identified six English language articles, which, according to investigative journalists and the research community, likely originated from Iranian or Russian state-aligned covert propaganda campaigns.

Chipmaker Broadcom is nearing a $3.8 billion deal to sell its business that allows users to access desktops and applications from any device to private equity firm KKR, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday. The potential deal represents an effort by Broadcom CEO Hock Tan to streamline the company's portfolio after completing its $69 billion takeover of software maker VMware in November.

Ranjan Pai may set the tone in all further decision-making at Byju’s coaching arm Aakash Institute, having emerged a white knight in the internecine battle at the edtech firm, people in the know said. Byju’s investors are reconciled to his acquisition of 40% in Aakash, the people said, adding that the Manipal Education and Medical Group chairman has also invested an additional Rs 250 crore as working capital and to pay salaries.

Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has summoned Niranjan Hiranandani, co-founder and managing director of real estate developer Hiranandani Group, and his son Darshan Hiranandani in a forex violation case. It asked them to appear at the agency’s south Mumbai office on Monday. Darshan Hiranandani was informed by email as he is a non-resident Indian (NRI) and lives in Dubai, people aware of the matter told ET. The agency has registered a case against the Hiranandanis and group entities under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (Fema), they said. On Thursday, the federal agency conducted searches at four sites linked to the realty firm in and around Mumbai, including Niranjan Hiranandani’s home as well as the registered and corporate offices of group entities. “There are certain transactions with which the duo need to be confronted and therefore they have been summoned on Monday,” said an official aware of the development. Ordinarily, while summoning a person for the first time in a case, the agency allows the option of being represented through legal counsel.

Himanta Biswa Sarma repealed the age-old Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act on Friday. he said the Act contained provisions allowing marriage registration even if the bride and groom had not reached the legal ages of 18 and 21.

transparency and accountability in the electoral process, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar emphasized the importance of voters being informed about the feasibility of the promises made by political parties during elections. He stated that while political parties have the right to make promises in their manifestoes, the electorate has the right to know if these promises are genuine and how they will be funded. However, it is important to note that this matter is currently under judicial consideration. During a press conference, Rajiv Kumar mentioned that the Election Commission has developed a «proforma» to ensure that parties disclose their election promises. However, this aspect of the process is also subject to sub judice.

Sajeevan and Sharada struggled to hold back their tears when their daughter Sajana informed them about her debut for Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League (WPL) opener against Delhi Capitals on Friday. Their anxious wait to see Sajana in action turned into a joyous occasion for the whole neighbourhood as she slammed a final-ball six to propel the defending champions to a thrilling four-wicket victory here. Sajana's act of ultimate cricketing fantasy that turned her into an overnight protagonist had its genesis in humble surroundings of Mananthavady, a village in Wayanad, Kerala. Sajeevan, an autorickshaw driver in the village, and Sharada, panchayat councillor and accountant, had more daily worries, including loans, to address when Sajana began to take some interest in cricket.

MBBS seats have put medical education in India in the spotlight for the wrong reasons again. According to a ToI report on February 24, Delhi police is probing some officials of the National Medical Commission (NMC) and medical colleges in connection with the case. As of now, two NMC officials and four colleges are under the scanner. In the alleged scam, the colleges in question were allowed to raise the number of seats in MBBS, MD and other courses illegally.

Universal Insurance Holdings (ticker: NYSE:UVE) reported their fourth quarter earnings, highlighting a period of transformation and adaptation to new legislative changes. The company closed the quarter with double-digit adjusted returns on common equity and has already secured 90% of its 2024-2025 reinsurance tower.

hacking group has exposed extensive cyber intrusions conducted by Beijing's intelligence and military entities against foreign governments, companies, and infrastructure. According to a report by The Washington Post, the leaked cache, comprising over 570 files, images, and chat logs, provides a rare insight into the operations of a firm hired by Chinese government agencies for on-demand, mass data-collecting operations. The files, posted on GitHub last week, reveal contracts spanning eight years aimed at extracting foreign data. The targets include at least 20 foreign governments and territories, such as India, Hong Kong, Thailand, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Taiwan, and Malaysia.

traders looking to capitalize on the dynamic nature of the precious metals market. In the context of MCX Gold and Silver trading, historical patterns offer valuable insights into periods of heightened demand and potential price movements. Let's delve into the seasonal trends observed in the Indian market and explore additional factors that traders can consider for informed decision-making. Festive and Marriage Seasons in India

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Punjab Police files a case against police in Haryana. Shubhkaran Singh died of an injury to the back of his neck while protesting at Khanauri border, prompting farm leaders to suspend talks with the Centre. Following his death, the farmers observed 'black Friday' yesterday.

Bank Holidays in February 2024: Today, February 24 which is a Saturday and there might be confusion among people regarding if Banks will be open today. However, as it is a fourth Saturday, banks will remain closed today. Saturdays are typically not designated as bank holidays, except for the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.

₹2 lakh for Muslim Marriage Registrars to support their rehabilitation following the repeal of the Act. As reported by the Indian Express citing, state Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said it was “a colonial act and a very important step in the journey towards a Uniform Civil Code in the state." Additionally, the government cited the obsolescence of the pre-Independence British-era law, which was originally formulated for the Province of Assam, as the primary reason for its repeal.