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India is making significant strides towards becoming self-reliant in solar cell and module manufacturing. As per estimates from Rubix, an analytics services provider, imports of solar cells and modules declined by 20 per cent and 57 per cent respectively in the first eight months of 2024-25.

Supreme Court on March 18, with the top court extending its interim order protecting her from arrest. Khedkar is accused in a document forging case, which she allegedly did to qualify for the 2022 Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination. A bench comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma instructed the Delhi police to expedite their investigation into the matter.

Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2025 results on Tuesday, March 18. Candidates who attempted the exam can check their score on the official website, jam2025.iitd.ac.in, once the results are made available. Students can check their results using their enrollment id, email id and password followed by Captcha code. The scorecard will include the all-India rank and will be available for download from March 24 to July 31, for qualified candidates only.

Electric scooters are increasingly popular among urban commuters, largely due to storage space considerations. A roomy boot enables riders to transport essentials such as helmets, groceries, and work bags with ease. For those seeking an e-scooter with generous under-seat storage, here are five models that excel in boot capacity, complete with performance and feature details.The River Indie dubbed the ‘SUV of scooters,’ provides an impressive 43 litres of storage, including a 12-litre front glovebox, making it the leader in boot space within its segment.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. MUMBAI : Over the past few years, a new fund category—multi-asset funds that invest in equity, debt, gold, and international stocks—has taken root in India. With renewed interest in foreign stocks and changes in taxation introduced in the 2024 budget, multi-asset funds can be an attractive proposition.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The consumer spending boom is fading, and that could spell trouble for the global economy. The latest retail sales report missed the mark on Monday.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. KHARKIV, Ukraine—In a snowy forest not long after dawn, a four-wheeled drone churned through the mud toward its target: a Russian bunker, where it eventually arrived and exploded. More drones followed.

Lok Sabha during the ongoing Budget session of Parliament, highlighting the significance of the Maha Kumbh. He said the entire world witnessed the grandeur of India during Mahakumbh. «I am here to give statement over Maha Kumbh which was held in Prayagraj. Through this House today, I salute the people of the country because of which the Maha Kumbh was held successfully. Several people had a role to play in the success of Maha Kumbh. I thank all the 'karm yogis' of the government and society.»

Among them, Dawgz AI ($DAGZ) is making waves by combining AI and blockchain in a unique way. But it’s not the only one. Several other altcoins are also showing potential for big gains this year. Let’s dive into the top crypto to buy in 2025: 1. Dawgz AI ($DAGZ)

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In the Hindi cinema of yore, villains were a very important part of the story. But they never had a backstory.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s road network is the second largest in the world and the pace of expansion shows no signs of slowing down. Over the past decade, the country’s National Highway network has grown by 60%, reaching 146,195 kilometres (km) in 2025.

Disclaimer: This is an AI-generated live blog and has not been edited by LiveMint staff.Bank Nifty Today Live Updates: At current prices Bank Nifty, faces the below Resistance and Support levels As of the last recorded day, the Bank Nifty closed at 48,060.40. This closing price reflects the performance of the banking sector in the Indian stock market, indicating investor sentiment and market trends.

crypto market, most information comes from platforms like Twitter and other social media, which are filled with both genuine experts and people who claim to be experts but are not. Therefore, understanding social media's influence on a particular token is essential,” says Satish Mishra, CTO, Pi42. In an interview with ETMarkets, Mishra said: “Market sentiment, liquidity, and the overall trend of the traditional financial markets also play a role, as we are seeing increasing correlations between traditional markets and crypto markets,” Edited excerpts:

new tax regime has become even more alluring after the personal income tax amendments in Budget 2025. However, this shift comes with a price — the inability to claim deductions on investments that save taxes. For investors who primarily invested in Section 80C instruments to avail tax benefits, the shift to the new tax regime presents an important dilemma—should they continue with these investments or discontinue them altogether? While the new tax regime eliminates the advantage of deductions, discontinuing certain investments like Public Provident Fund (PPF), Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), and National Pension System (NPS) without careful consideration can have unintended consequences. Also read: NSC vs bank FDs: Which is a better tax saving option?

Alphabet's latest offer is higher by roughly a third of the $23 billion deal it offered last year, which Wiz called off in July 2024 over concerns it would not clear antitrust hurdles.

Hotel chains in India say they are leveraging 'cutting-edge' AI technologies to enhance customer service, streamline operations, and amplify overall guest experience. Tata Group backed Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) said it has successfully piloted a robot assistant at its Ginger hotel at Mumbai Airport, setting the stage for 'a new era of hospitality.'

economic outlook amid tariffs and trade woes.

The company raised around Rs 13 crore through will use the IPO funds for part funding long-term working capital requirements and general corporate purposes. The issue is being managed by Sun Capital Advisory Services, while Kfin Technologies is the registrar.

Starlink may offer massive satellite connectivity — a few terabytes per second of data throughput — in India, with a large amount of it already in place and can be provided immediately to customers once all the necessary approvals are obtained, people aware of the details told ET. The Starlink capacity is expected to be 80-90 times more than that of rivals Eutelsat OneWeb or Reliance Jio-SES, which could offer only 30-50 gigabits per second (Gbps), the people said. The Elon Musk-owned satellite communication company plans to set up three gateways — in Mumbai, Pune and Indore — and one point of presence in Mumbai to cater to the India market, they said. While gateways act as a bridge between a satellite and the terrestrial communication network, transmitting data between the two, the point of presence is also a key pillar for the network, though much smaller in size and scale.

NASA astronauts Barry ‘Butch’ Wilmore and Sunita ‘Suni’ Williams are scheduled to return to Earth after an unplanned nine-month stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Initially set for a brief mission, technical issues extended their time in orbit. They will return alongside fellow astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov.

“Ashok Talpatra was my hostel mate at IITB. His parents earned less than 10K/month, and they lived in a slum for 500 INR/month. He cracked AIR 63 out of 4.7L students and is now a Staff Software Engineer at Google in Zurich. IITs are India’s biggest social mobility enablers,” Bhatnagar posted on X (formerly Twitter).