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Prince Harry's US visa records will be partially unsealed, reigniting speculation about whether he misrepresented his past drug use. While some believe this could lead to deportation, the controversy continues to elicit debate. The decision comes after a legal battle over whether the Duke of Sussex received special treatment during his immigration process.

Amit Shah and apprised him about the ongoing operations against the Naxals, saying the state government has taken decisive steps to eliminate it completely. The meeting here focused on the complete eradication of Naxalism, accelerating development of the Bastar region and promoting tourism and economic activities in the region, an official release said. The chief minister apprised the home minister that Naxalism is now in its last phase and the government is taking decisive steps to eliminate it completely, it said. Sai said that joint efforts by the state and central governments have significantly weakened Naxals. Now, the focus is on finalising strategies that will lead Bastar toward lasting peace and the government's new Surrender and Rehabilitation Policy-2025 has begun to show results, he said.

In a statement today (17 March), MHA's directors said admission to London's Alternative Investment Market (AIM) would provide a raft of benefits, including the chance to «strengthen its market position as a fast-growing accountancy firm, enhance its profile with existing clients […] and continue to attract, incentivise, develop and retain staff».  AIM companies valued at over £1bn hit nine-year low amid rise in takeovers and main market moves The float, which is set to take place «in the coming weeks», will seek to raise up to £125m through ordinary shares with investors also set to b...

Religare Enterprises on Monday said its board is seeking a governance review of the company and its units, and has also approached the billionaire Burman family for funding support after they took control of the company last month. The Burman family, who founded and control consumer goods conglomerate Dabur India, acquired control of the financial services provider in February after a 17-month takeover battle. The objective is to review past operating practices, suggest improvements and to identify any potential instances of misconduct by certain current and/or former employees of Religare and its units, the company said in an exchange filing. Religare also said it observed a «cash-flow gap» over the next few months and has decided to approach the Burmans for immediate funding support to sustain the operations of the company. The company did not specify details regarding the extent of the funding.

logistics solutions provider Ecom Express has announced a strategic partnership with Truecaller for business to drive reliable and secure customer communication and enhance trust in logistics interactions. Ecom Express, which serves thousands of online sellers, direct to consumer or D2C brands, and e-commerce marketplaces, is leveraging Truecaller's communication solutions to minimise call rejection rates and provide greater transparency to its customers, according to a release. Ecom Express has adopted Truecaller's Customer Experience solution, with a view to ensuring seamless, secure, and reliable communication with customers across India, the release added. Leveraging Truecaller Verified Business Caller ID as part of the customer experience solution, Ecom Express ensures that its customers can instantly recognise verified calls through elements such as the company name, logo, a verified green badge, and a category name.

National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) has been extended to December this year. It was initiated in April 2015 by the Government of India with a budget outlay of Rs. 4,500 crore for seven years initially. Supercomputing systems under NSM have supported research in critical domains such as drug discovery, disaster management, energy security, climate modelling, astronomical research, computational chemistry, fluid dynamics, and material research. NSM has created opportunities for researchers from tier II and tier III cities to conduct research by providing access to supercomputing facilities.

The minister in a written reply in the Lok Sabha informed that the auto-mode claims are processed within three days. Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has taken several steps to streamline the process of claim settlement. For auto mode processing of advance claims, the amount limit has been enhanced to Rs 1 lakh. Further, in addition to illness/hospitalization advances, the advances for housing, education and marriage are also enabled for auto mode processing.

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Index Fund, a factor-based index fund designed to provide investors with access to high-quality companies exhibiting strong financial health. The new fund offer or NFO is open for subscription and will close on March 28. Also Read | FY25 mutual fund stars: 36 schemes score big, Mirae Asset Hang Seng TECH ETF shines brightest

China pledged on Sunday to «vigorously boost consumption» and «expand domestic demand in all directions» as they seek to cushion the impact of weak external demand amid an escalating global trade war. While they did not release detailed plans and budgets for most of the measures, one exception was a consumer trade-in scheme — a Chinese version of a «cash for clunkers» programme, with officials announcing a considerable expansion of subsidies and the categories of products covered. WHAT PRODUCTS ARE COVERED BY TRADE-INS? Initially, China's government announced subsidies for eight household products — refrigerators, washing machines, televisions, air conditioners, computers, water heaters, domestic stoves and hoods for range cookers. Purchasers of these products are eligible for subsidies equivalent to 15%-20% of their sales price, capped at 2,000 yuan ($276) for each item.

Supreme Court on Monday said the trial of the Manipur ethnic violence cases, probed by the CBI, would be conducted in Guwahati, Assam, where it was transferred to earlier. A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna also extended till July 31, 2025, the tenure of a committee headed by Justice Gita Mittal, the former chief justice of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court. The panel, also comprising former Bombay High Court judge Shalini P Joshi and Asha Menon, former Delhi High Court judge, was set up on August 7, 2023 by the top court to oversee relief and rehabilitation of the victims of ethnic violence in Manipur. The tenure of the panel was previously extended by the top court by six months on August 5, last year. On Monday, the bench noted the submissions of a lawyer over the fate of the trials in the cases that were transferred to Guwahati for pre-trial proceedings by the bench on August 25, 2023. «We clarify that the trial of transferred cases will be held before the courts at Guwahati,» the CJI said.

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In October of the previous year, Marika joyfully announced on Instagram that she had successfully completed her PhD in Physics at Cambridge after four years of rigorous study. To many, her qualification seemed to guarantee a lucrative career in the STEM field. Yet, reality painted a different picture. Instead of stepping seamlessly into a rewarding job, Marika encountered a prolonged and arduous job hunt, enduring over 70 rejections along the way.

SBI Mutual Fund launched PSU Bank-based two new passive schemes: SBI BSE PSU Bank Index Fund and SBI BSE PSU Bank ETF. The new fund offer or NFO for both schemes is open for subscription and will close on March 20. Also Read | FY25 mutual fund stars: 36 schemes score big, Mirae Asset Hang Seng TECH ETF shines brightest SBI BSE PSU Bank Index Fund is an open-ended scheme replicating/tracking the BSE PSU Bank Index, and the SBI BSE PSU Bank ETF is an open-ended exchange-traded fund replicating/tracking the BSE PSU Bank Index.

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Ola Electric have suffered a significant loss of value. Meanwhile, IT stocks continue to be laggards due to the uncertainty triggered by factors in the US. Mobikwik Shares of One MobiKwik Systems, the parent company of digital payments provider MobiKwik, sank as much as 15% in early trade on Monday, hitting a fresh 52-week low of Rs 231.05. This is due to the expiration of a three-month lock-in period on nearly 46 lakh shares, or 6% of the company's outstanding stock, making them eligible for trade.

Delhi Metro will now carry cargo in its trains during non-peak hours as part of a collaboration between Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and express logistics provider Blue Dart. The agreement aims to facilitate the transport of packages across Delhi-NCR, utilizing available train capacity to improve urban logistics, a TOI report stated.

Sukhvinder Sukhu outlined a number of important initiatives aimed at strengthening the state’s agricultural sector, promoting tourism, and managing its financial challenges. One of the major announcements in the budget was a price increase for cow and buffalo milk, aimed at benefiting dairy farmers in the state. The price of cow milk will rise from Rs 45 to Rs 51 per litre, while buffalo milk will increase from Rs 55 to Rs 61 per litre.

The IT sector witnessed a sharp decline, shedding over 2,000 points in just one week, as fears of a U.S. recession rattled investor confidence and stocks may remain volatile until macroeconomic conditions stabilize, Om Ghawalkar, Market Analyst at Share.Marketsaid, recommending risk-averse investors to consider reducing exposure. This analyst spells-out strategy in previous week’s major movers viz. IndusInd Bank, SPARC, Data Patterns and 3 more stocks. Excerpts: Nifty closed with weekly declines of 0.7%, trading in a close range last week but this week has started on a positive note. What is the chart suggesting about the course of its move and levels that will be important to watch out for? Despite U.S. tariff hikes and a downturn in global markets, Nifty demonstrated remarkable stability, declining only 0.7% this week. The index traded within a tight range of 22,316 to 22,676, maintaining levels close to its pre-election positioning.

Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2016-17 Series IV, which is due today, March 17, 2025. It was issued in March 2017. The SGB is repayable on the expiration of eight years from the date of issue of the Gold Bonds. Accordingly, the final redemption date of the above tranche shall be March 17, 2025.