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India's power consumption grew nearly 10 per cent year-on-year to 70.66 billion units (BU) in the first half of April this year, showing improvement in economic activities and consumption patterns, according to the power ministry data. According to the data, power consumption in the country rose to 70.66 BU during April 1-15 this year from 64.24 MU in the year-ago period. The peak power demand met or the highest supply in a day rose to about 218 GW in the first half of April compared to 206 GW in the same period a year ago. The highest supply in a day during the entire month of April last year was about 216 GW.

The Great Indian Kapil Show' created quite a buzz among netizens, with Diljit Dosanjh, Parineeti Chopra, and Imtiaz Ali gracing the stage to promote their latest film, 'Amar Singh Chamkila'. Amidst the laughter and camaraderie, Kapil Sharma shared a behind-the-scenes moment that revealed a missed opportunity with none other than AR Rahman, the composer of the film's music.

Iran's attack on Israel, an immense barrage that included hundreds of ballistic missiles and exploding drones, changed the unspoken rules in the archrivals' long-running shadow war. In that conflict, major airstrikes from one country's territory directly against the other had been avoided. Given that change in precedent, the calculus by which Israel decides its next move has also changed, said the Israeli officials who requested anonymity to discuss Iran.

EU cybersecurity label allowing Amazon, Alphabet's Google and Microsoft to bid for highly sensitive EU cloud computing contracts to May, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. The European Union wants to introduce a cybersecurity certification scheme (EUCS) to vouch for the cybersecurity of cloud services and help governments and companies pick a secure and trusted vendor for their cloud computing business.

Titanic viewers saw Kate Winslet, playing the role of Rose, struggling to stay afloat on a wood plank after the iconic ship sank, taking the life of her lover Jack. In reality, the RMS Titanic, which was a British ocean liner back in 1912, sank after hitting an iceberg, enroute New York from Southampton, England and was considered one of the biggest maritime accidents of all time after around 1,500 passengers in the ship died. Now, the new edition of the Titanic is in the works, funded by an Australian business tycoon by the name of Clive Palmer and will have no shortage of lifeboats onboard so that the issue of scrambling to stay afloat does not arise in the case of an untoward incident involving this new ship, according to a Daily Star report.

Israel's war cabinet was set to meet for the third time in three days on Tuesday, an official said, to decide on a response to Iran's first-ever direct attack, amid international pressure to avoid further escalating the conflicts in the Middle East. Military chief of staff Herzi Halevi had promised that Saturday night's launch of more than 300 missiles, cruise missiles and drones from Iran into Israeli territory «will be met with response», but gave no details. While the attack caused no deaths and little damage, thanks to the air defences and countermeasures of Israel and its allies, it has increased concerns that violence rooted in the Gaza war is spreading, and fears of open war between the long-time foes.

MoneyControl report citing a senior government official said on Tuesday. The official, who spoke to MoneyControl on the condition of anonymity, said the speculated announcement won't be "sit-specific" because for that, Tesla would require a board approval. "It is more of a signaling." “Expect a general announcement that the US-based EV (electric vehicle) maker is coming into India not a site-specific one.

TEL AVIV—Israel’s military has long followed a clear policy: When enemies hit us, we strike back so hard they won’t do it again. That deterrence is no longer working. Iran, after launching a massive missile-and-drone attack on Israel over the weekend, is threatening to strike again if Israel retaliates.

Officials say Pakistan’s prime minister has called for closer cooperation between Saudi Arabia and his cash-strapped Islamic nation to enhance Saudi investment in his country

Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister is leading a high-level delegation on a two-day visit to Pakistan, which is seeking help in overcoming one of its worst economic crises

Open your eyes bro, open your mind bro Nine out of 10 traders, losing their money bro Looks like a simple puzzle, but not at all so No one could solve it ever, it's a fact you should know Treat market as a business, not like a casino Long-term investing is the only way to grow. Thus goes the lyrics of a music video on YouTube with a simple message asking people to be cautious about their investment methods. The messenger, and singer, is none other than ace investor Vijay Kedia, who also wrote the lyrics and acted in it. This music video is his seventeenth, and like all the ones before it, is dedicated to the stock market.

visitors have been meeting the him, twice a week. Bhagwant Mann, however, met Arvind Kejriwal at Tihar jail on Monday.

Arvind Kejriwal, who is in Tihar jail, will meet two ministers each week and review the progress of the work in their departments, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) said. Arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on March 21, Kejriwal is currently in judicial custody. Party's Rajya Sabha member Sandeep Pathak and Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann met Kejriwal in Tihar jail on April 15.

Given its summer prediction of an increased number of heatwaves, the India Meteorological Department’s rainy season forecast comes like a breath of fresh air. India’s official weather forecasting agency expects above-normal rainfall this monsoon—106% of the long-term average.

BJP candidate for the Mandi Lok Sabha seat, Kangana Ranaut met Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama here on Monday morning. Former Himachal Pradesh chief minister and senior BJP leader Jai Ram Thakur accompanied her during the meeting. «It was a wonderful experience to see the Dalai Lama. It is an experience which I will cherish throughout my life,» Ranaut said. She continued her election campaign after the meeting, travelling to the Bharmour area of the Chamba district.

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has streamlined the process of transferring provident fund (PF) account for employees when they switch jobs. Now, you don’t need to request your previous employer to transfer PF balance from your old account to the new account opened with the new company.

India is likely to witness ‘above normal’ monsoon this year, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Monday. It added that the rainfall is likely to be 106 per cent of LPA with a model error of ± 5 per cent. The cumulative rainfall is estimated at 106 per cent of the long-period average (LPA) of 87 cm, the IMD said in a release. 

Goibibo, a popular travel platform, has launched a new campaign featuring ambassador Kareena Kapoor Khan, also known as Bebo. This film is part of the brand’s ‘Hotels Aise on Goibibo, Full Marks by Bebo’ campaign, where Kareena Kapoor Khan brings her signature charm and humour to the iconic character ‘Geet’ from the movie Jab We Met.

Narendra Modi described his roadshow last night in Mangaluru as «memorable», and his public meeting in Mysuru, during which he shared the stage with former prime minister H D Deve Gowda, as «phenomenal». During the public meeting on Sunday evening at Mysuru's Maharaja's College ground, Modi also met Arun Yogiraj, the sculptor of the Ram Lalla idol consecrated at Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Pictures of him Yogiraj greeting the prime minister has gone viral on social media.

Tesla is looking at potential showroom locations in New Delhi and Mumbai ahead of plans to begin sales in India later this year, two people familiar with the discussions said. Tesla, which saw its global vehicle deliveries decline in the first quarter for the first time in nearly four years, is stepping up efforts to expand into new markets. It wants to begin with a showroom of 3,000 to 5,000 square feet (280-465 square metres) as well as a service hub in each city, said one of the people familiar with the plans.

Soundarya Jagadish, a prominent figure in the Kannada film industry and business circles, recently met a tragic end with his untimely death. Reports suggest that the producer, known for his work in films like 'Snehitaru', 'Appu and Pappu, 'Mast Maja Maadi', and 'Ramleela', was found dead at his residence in Bengaluru. The circumstances surrounding his death point towards a possible suicide, raising questions and concerns among his peers and followers.