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risen considerably against Indian rupee in the past few weeks, Indian students travelling to the UK for overseas education later this year stare at a tougher (er.. expensive) times ahead. With pound going upward from ₹100 per unit to ₹105 per unit in the recent past, the cost of foreign education of UK-bound students has undoubtedly seen a considerable jump.

«This maturity wall is massive, we have not seen anything like it before. Granted, it is quite sizable and there is a lot of refinancing that needs to happen,» he told delegates at the firm's International Media Summit on Thursday (14 March) attended by Investment Week. During the pandemic, companies took advantage of low interest rates to secure favourable funding for an extended period. This resulted in longer maturity profiles and limited new issuance, raising concerns about the credit markets' ability to handle costly refinancing. Deep Dive: 'No clear maturity wall' as companies n...

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Bollywood diva will soon be adapted for the big screen! Taking to its social media handle on Friday, Sony Pictures International Productions and Brewing Thoughts Pvt. Ltd announced that the film has gone on floors. The biopic will be co-produced by Madhubala’s sisters Madhur Brij Bhushan and Arvind Kumar Malviya through the banner Madhubala Ventures. Taking to Instagram, Sony Pictures International wrote, “We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming film honoring the legendary Madhubala, the epitome of grace and talent. Get ready to delve into the timeless charm and captivating story of one of Bollywood’s most iconic stars. Stay tuned for updates! #MadhubalaFilm #BollywoodLegend #ComingSoon..” This announcement comes months after there was a buzz that renowned fashion designer Manish Malhotra would be making his directorial debut that will also star ‘Mimi’ star Kriti Sanon as the lead. However, in an interview with the Pinkvilla, Bhushan put the rumours to rest. “The idea is to not hurt anyone’s sentiments (through the said biopic) but we will showcase several unknown facets of Madhu Apa’s life that aren’t out in public. The film shall also put a number of misnomers/inaccuracies about her life to rest. Makers of Apa’s biopic backed by me will have all the creative freedom to put out her life in a truthful and honest manner,” she told the entertainment portal.

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Rajnath Singh on Friday asserted that the days were not far when 'Ram Rajya' will be established in India, which would be among the top three economies in the world by 2027. He also hit out at those branding the BJP communal over the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act or CAA and demanded to know under what circumstances the population of Hindus in Pakistan dwindled to about 3 per cent from about 23 per cent. Addressing a rally at Itkhori, around 160 km from state capital Ranchi, Singh said, «Ram Rajya will be established in India with the consecration of Ayodhya temple… Ram Lalla has reached his palace from his hut.» «India will be 'vishwaguru' (world leader) under Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the back of development work undertaken by him and it is God's wish that he remains the PM not only for the third time but for the fourth time as well,» he said.

At the discussion on 'India & Indo-Pacific: Threats and Opportunities', held as part of the India Today Conclave 2024, the Army chief was asked a range of questions in the context of China's growing influence in the region and the future preparedness of the army «if the situation along the LAC escalates». The eastern Ladakh border standoff erupted on May 5, 2020, following a violent clash in the Pangong Lake area.

Moscow for the return of Indians who were duped into fighting Russia's war against Ukraine, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India is “pressing very hard with the Russian authorities for their early discharge." He also said that efforts are going on to bring back the mortal remains of two Indians who passed away in Russia. He said that the paperwork has been done and there are chances that the mortal remains of the two Indians will be handed over to the family in India by 16th or 17th March. “We also have two people who passed away.

IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is known for its loyal fan base, who are attached to the franchise for various reasons, including its name. However, the RCB posted a cryptic post on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday and hinted that they are considering renaming the franchise. RCB shared a video through their official X-handle feature actor Rishabh Shetty, who can be seen wooing away the name Bangalore.

Gillette India Ltd.(up 2.20%), Heritage Foods Ltd.(up 1.71%), Colgate-Palmolive(India)Ltd.(up 1.54%), Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities Ltd.(up 1.44%), Sheetal Cool Products Ltd.(up 1.22%), Varun Beverages Ltd.(up 1.17%), Tata Consumer Products Ltd.(up 1.16%), Vadilal Industries Ltd.(up 1.08%), Procter & Gamble Hygiene & Healthcare Ltd.(up 0.82%) and ADF Foods Ltd.(up 0.80%) stood among the top gainers.

The Federal Aviation Administration says it's investigating an incident in which an American Airlines plane flying from Dallas to Los Angeles suffered a tire problem

Gerald Levin, who led Time Warner Media into a disastrous $182 billion merger with the internet provider America Online, has died at the age of 84

Three New York City boroughs have lost almost 80,000 residents from people moving away last year

Doctors at Kenya’s public hospitals began a nationwide strike, accusing the government of failing to implement a raft of promises from a collective bargaining agreement signed in 2017 after a 100-day strike that saw people dying from lack of care

The National Labor Relations Board has certified a union to represent Dartmouth basketball players after the deadline passed for the school to object to the election

More passengers aboard an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 jet when part of its fuselage blew out in January are suing — including one who says his life was saved by a seat belt

SBI Card has announced that accrual of reward points on rent payment transactions will be discontinued for certain credit cards effective from April 1, 2024. Further, the accumulation of reward points on rent payment transactions for certain credit cards will end on April 15, 2024. Also read: RBI amends these debit card, credit card rules: What card holders should know Also read: You can soon choose from multiple card networks; when it comes into effect, who is not eligible

2.2 million barrels per day (bpd) till mid-2024. Saudi Arabia will extend its voluntary cut of one million bpd in June, leaving its output at around nine million bpd, much below its capacity of 12 million bpd.

Ramadan. This decision is based on medical advice, which highlights the risks of dehydration, fatigue, and reduced alertness associated with fasting while performing operational duties. Pilots and cabin crew members have been instructed not to observe fasting while on duty for both international and domestic flights.