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Telegram messaging app, one of the most popular social media platforms in Ukraine and Russia, will likely cross 1 billion active monthly users within a year, its founder said in remarks published on Tuesday. In a rare interview, Pavel Durov told U.S. journalist Tucker Carlson that the Dubai-based free cloud-based app that allows users to send and receive messages, calls and other files, is spreading like a «forest fire».

In an interview with ANI, he noted that India, ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, has witnessed consistent growth at 7 per cent plus. He predicted that India will have 8 per cent growth in the fourth quarter and called it «good» growth considering the current global economic situation. Asked where India stands amid the current global economy, he responded, «I think India will continue to be the driver for global growth in the foreseeable future. The maximum sort of contributor to global growth. I expect growth in India to be consistently above 7 per cent in this decade. You would recall back in September 2021, when I was with the government as well. I predicted that India will emerge out of COVID with 7 per cent plus growth. So I continue to maintain that assessment.»

UBS Group faces an increase in regulatory capital requirements that could reach around $20 billion under reforms proposed in the wake of the collapse of Credit Suisse.

Lok Sabha elections 2024: As Congress continues to maintain suspense over its candidates for Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli and Amethi seats, party chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said sometimes it's good to give surprises in politics. In an interview with news agency PTI, Kharge said, "It is not good in politics if I open all the cards. Sometimes, in politics, we have to give surprises and form strategies.

WHEN THE COMMANDING billionaire Vlad Doronin asks you to do something, he’s not really asking. So when, during an interview at his Miami Beach mansion, the Soviet-born Doronin directs me to lie down on a table so he can demonstrate a scary-looking machine, I don’t even inquire what the device does. I just climb onto the table in my form-fitting dress and heels, and the owner of the ultra-luxury Aman hotel brand places a plastic wand on my abdomen.

Randeep Surjewala on Tuesday from campaigning for 48 hours over his “derogatory remarks" about BJP leader Hema Malini. The poll body issued a show-cause notice to Surjewala for allegedly making "undignified, uncivilized, and vulgar" remarks about Hema Malini.

At a party last Thursday for Salman Rushdie’s new memoir “Knife," there were none of the usual stacks of books for guests. Graydon Carter, who was hosting the party with his digital publication Air Mail, had received his copy only that morning and hadn’t read it yet. Rushdie’s literary agent, Andrew Wylie, let a reporter hold the hardcover for a few seconds.

Bitcoin may experience some selling pressure in the lead-up to the highly anticipated halving event, but the long-term outlook remains bullish. 

Aditya Srivastava as the topper for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2023. Hailing from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Srivastava has made his mark with a background in Electrical Engineering. His achievement is a testament to his hard work and dedication towards his goal of serving the nation through the civil services.

PK Sidharth Ramkumar has made his mark in the UPSC Civil Services results by securing the fourth position in the prestigious exam. His achievement has come as a surprise to many, including his own parents who had no clue about his appearance in the exam this time. Ramkumar's decision to leave the IPS and take up the IAS has proven to be a wise one, as he is currently undergoing training at the IPS Academy in Hyderabad. Ramkumar's father expressed unexpected happiness upon learning about his son's success in the UPSC Civil Services exam. This achievement is a testament to Ramkumar's hard work, dedication, and determination to excel in his chosen field. Despite the challenges and obstacles he may have faced along the way, Ramkumar's perseverance has paid off, earning him a well-deserved spot among the top ranks in the exam. Described as an all-rounder by his elder brother, Ramkumar's success in the UPSC Civil Services exam is a reflection of his multifaceted talents and abilities. His decision to switch from the IPS to the IAS demonstrates his willingness to adapt and pursue new opportunities for growth and development.

Aditya Srivastava clinched the top spot in the Civil Services Examination, 2023, as declared by the Union Public Service Commission on Tuesday. The written segment of the CSE 2023 was conducted by UPSC in September 2023, followed by the Personality Test interviews in January-April 2024. Animesh Pradhan secured the second position, with Donuru Ananya Reddy coming in third. Aditya Srivastava, an electrical engineering graduate from IIT Kanpur, had previously secured 236th rank in the 2022 UPSC CSE and had chosen the Indian Police Service (IPS). Presently, Srivastava, hailing from Lucknow, is undergoing training at the National Police Academy in Hyderabad. Speaking at an event at a college at Lucknow, Aditya Srivastava shared his father's advice which always motivated him: «Today's labour will give you lifelong happiness not just to you but also to other people, not just your family.» Urging the students to work hard towards their goal, the UPSC topper had said that «if you relax now...you waste today's time...then it will be difficult to succeed in today's ultra-competitive environment. »

Aditya Srivastava, a promising young individual from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, has achieved a significant milestone by securing the top rank in the prestigious UPSC Civil Services Examination 2023. The announcement of the results on April 16th has highlighted Srivastava's exceptional dedication and perseverance in pursuit of his aspirations. Academic Journey and Professional Background Srivastava's academic journey underscores his commitment to excellence from an early age. Having completed his schooling at CMS Lucknow's Aliganj branch with outstanding results, he continued to excel academically at the renowned Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur).

Kremlin reacted coolly on Tuesday to French President Emmanuel Macron's call for a truce in international conflicts during the Paris Olympics, saying Ukraine might use it as an opportunity to regroup and rearm. Suspending armed conflicts under an «Olympic truce» is a longstanding tradition, and Macron said in an interview on Monday that he would work towards achieving one when Paris hosts the Summer Games from July 26 to Aug. 11. Asked about this, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that both President Vladimir Putin and the Russian military had «noticed that, as a rule, the Kyiv regime uses such ideas, such initiatives to try to regroup, to try to rearm, and so on and so forth».

Priyamani recently reminisced about a touching moment involving Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan during the shoot of their film 'Jawan'. Priyamani, who shared screen space with SRK in the movie, highlighted his considerate nature towards his co-stars, particularly the female cast members.

Rahul Gandhi alleged on Tuesday alleged that CBI, ED and Income Tax cases go away only when businessmen pay money to the BJP. “The system is very simple. They will send CBI, ED, and the Income Tax department to some businessmen.

ALSO READ: UPSC CDS-1 Exam on April 21. Here is direct link to download the admit card Presently he is undergoing IPS training in Hyderabad. Aditya has graduated from Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Kanpur with B.Tech-M.Tech dual degree course.

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Tuesday declared the results for the Civil Services Exam 2023, with «Aditya Srivastava» securing the top rank. «Animesh Pradhan» and «Donuru Ananya Reddy» secured the second and third ranks respectively, it said.A total of 1,016 candidates cleared the examination and have been recommended for different central government services, the UPSC said. The Civil Services Exam is conducted annually in three stages — preliminary, main and interview — by the UPSC to select officers of Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and Indian Police Service (IPS), among others. Click here to download the full UPSC CSE 2023 Exam Result Here

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. expects the addition of the country’s sovereign bonds to JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s global indexes from June to boost banks’ liquidity and reduce the need to aggressively pursue deposits in the short term. The anticipated entry of overseas funds into India’s $1.2 trillion government debt market presents an opportunity for lenders including Kotak to sell part of their bond investments to these new buyers, according to Joint Managing Director K.V.S Manian. The move is expected to unlock funds for lending purposes and ease the pressure on banks that have been relying on costly deposits to disburse loans, Manian said in an interview. Kotak holds securities well in excess of the minimum statutory liquidity ratio mandated by the Reserve Bank of India, he said. Banks in India are the largest holders of government bonds.

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talent acquisition (TA) specialists, a report said on Monday. Fraudulent practices by candidates during online assessments have emerged as the biggest fear of the participants (39 per cent), followed by anxiety over finding the right candidate for a role (37 per cent), according to a report by AI-powered recruitment automation firm HirePro. The lack of effective tools to gauge specific skills has emerged as the next significant worry among 26 per cent of recruiters, it added.

Narendra Modi has taken on the opposition for failing to keep its promises to the people. Speaking to in an interview, the Prime Minister said that politicians need to take ownership of the statements they make to the people. «I feel that political leadership is becoming questionable. In such a situation, we should remember that we have a tradition of 'Pran Jaye par Vacchan na Jaye'. (You can lose your life but not your word). I believe that politicians should take ownership, they should take responsibility. What I say is my responsibility and I have given the guarantee for that. I also commit and I take ownership. Take the case of Article 370, it has been our party's commitment. When it was my turn, I showed courage and did away with 370. And today, the fate of Jammu and Kashmir has changed,» the PM said. «Triple Talaq. Many things happened the political leadership, then got scared. People said, why should we trust them? They say one thing and the other. But people started believing. Trust is a very big power. And in a country like India, I consider this trust as my responsibility. And that is why I say this again and again,» the PM added.