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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The theme of this year’s World Sleep Day, observed on 14 March, is Make Sleep Health A Priority, which is often easier said than done. Anxiety often fuels insomnia, and this inability to fall asleep in turn stirs up more stress.

This surge in investment reflects growing confidence in the sector, supported by infrastructure advancements, policy reforms, and a steady economic outlook. The sector is set to witness a massive capital investment of Rs 62,328 crore for the development of land parcels acquired by property developers in the last one year, showed a JLL India study.

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macroeconomic stability, highlighting the country’s policy certainty and structural improvements over the past three decades. At the same time, he sees significant potential in Vietnam’s rapidly evolving economy, making it a compelling investment destination for long-term growth.

Adani Enterprises are set to be in focus on Wednesday after the company’s real estate arm, Adani Properties Pvt Ltd (APPL), emerged as the highest bidder for the redevelopment of Motilal Nagar, one of Mumbai’s largest housing projects. The total redevelopment cost is estimated at Rs 36,000 crore. Sources told PTI that APPL surpassed its nearest competitor, L&T, by offering more built-up area than the latter. The Motilal Nagar project spans 143 acres in the western suburb of Goregaon (W) and includes the redevelopment of three separate parcels—Motilal Nagar I, II, and III.

Reliance Jio has announced a partnership with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to offer Starlink satellite internet services in India. The deal, however, hinges on government approval before SpaceX can begin operations in the country. Under the agreement, Jio will make Starlink equipment available in its retail stores and online platforms while also providing installation support. This collaboration comes after a previous clash between the two companies over spectrum allocation for satellite services. While Jio pushed for an auction, the Indian government sided with Musk’s preference for administrative allocation, in line with global practices. Jio’s announcement comes just a day after Bharti Airtel inked a similar deal with SpaceX. Airtel, which has a long-standing presence in satellite communications through its OneWeb project, is positioning itself to leverage Starlink’s capabilities. The two telecom giants are now set to compete not only in traditional broadband but also in the satellite internet space. Both deals are conditional upon Starlink obtaining government approval to begin operations in the country.

Canadian snowbirds who drive across the border, with officials requiring visitors to stay for at least a month to register on the government's website, CTV News reported. Rosanna Berardi, managing partner of Berardi Immigration Law in New York's Buffalo, said snowbirds who are already staying in the US should also register on the website. In an interview with CTV News, Berardi said the new requirements will come into effect on April 11 and the US government will release a public notice online with more details on Wednesday. She cited information from a document that the US Department of Homeland Security provided in advance to her and other members of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Berardi said that the registration process is «pretty straightforward» and it is free to register. However, she mentioned that the process is «a bit lengthy.» She further said that people of Canada have been exempted from providing fingerprints.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The debut of Starlink’s satellite internet services in India has been a matter of much anticipation.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: Sunil Mittal-chaired Bharti Airtel Ltd has inked a pact with Elon Musk-backed Starlink to offer satellite internet services in India, raising the stakes in the battle with Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. Starlink’s service will be marketed in India through Airtel.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, faced a DUI arrest following erratic behavior after former President Donald Trump’s recent speech to Congress. According to a police report, Haynes struggled with basic tasks during the incident, raising questions about his condition that night.

Elon Musk’s latest business venture in Europe is causing major controversy. His company, Starlink, is in talks for a billion-dollar deal with Italy’s government, but opposition leaders are outraged, as per a report. Meanwhile, Giorgia Meloni has been presenting herself as the European leader who can serve as the vital connection between the U.S. government and Europe. Critics argue that Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s close ties with Musk are raising serious concerns about national security.

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The benchmark BSE Sensex lost 12.85 points or 0.02% to close at 74,102.32, while the broader Nifty 50 index closed at 22,497.90, higher by 37.60 points or 0.17%.

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Prataprao Jadhav told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. The investigation indicated that the most likely precursor of GBS in the population group is prior infections caused by campylobacter, Jadhav said in a written reply to a question. The Central technical team was deployed on January 2 comprising experts from the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) and National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune on site to study the pathogens and outbreak. Majority of cases have been reported from specific clusters in Pune, with additional cases in Nanded, Jadhav said. These areas have been mapped for epidemiological investigation. The study was focused on identifying the exact source of the outbreak, with a thorough examination of water supply systems, sources of water, and other relevant factors, he said. «The investigation indicated that the most likely precursor of GBS in this population group is prior infections caused by Campylobacter,» he stated.

In a note on Friday (7 March), the FCA said it published a tender notice regarding the release of documents for the tender process. The documents consist of an invitation to tender and a draft contract to be signed by the winning bidder, both of which can be found on FCA's procurement portal. FCA to cut red tape around corporate bonds in push for greater retail investor and wealth manager access According to the watchdog, potential bidders need to sign up on the portal to participate in the procurement process or ask questions about it. The tender documents contain informat...

Elon Musk has spilled beans on why his team targeted the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). In an interview with Fox Business, Musk said the strategy was to «follow the money» and challenge what he saw as significant financial waste and corruption. Musk previously claimed that the aid agency is «a criminal organization» and that Trump has agreed to «shut it down». Trump had posted on his Truth Social page on Friday that USAID's spending «IS TOTALLY UNEXPLAINABLE… CLOSE IT DOWN!»

USCIS) has announced a one-month grace period for older versions of immigration forms, including green card applications. This decision comes after a lawsuit challenged the agency's sudden rollout of new forms without prior notice. According to Bloomberg Law, USCIS will now accept previous editions of updated forms for 30 days from the date new versions were issued. The agency confirmed this update in a notice published on its website. Forms impacted by this decision include Form I-485 for green cards, Form N-400 for naturalization, and others. Earlier, the USCIS introduced updated forms with an edition date of January 20, 2025. However, when these forms were released in late February and early March, the agency did not provide a grace period. This led to confusion among applicants and attorneys, as older versions were submitted even after the updates took effect.