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NEW DELHI : Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s pre-election budget is set to focus on welfare schemes for five key sections of society—women, poor, youth, farmers and tribals—as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) aims a third term in office on the back of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s promise of inclusive growth. Accordingly, allocations for existing schemes for these sections of the society are likely to see an enhancement while new schemes may be announced, two persons privy to discussions in the government said.

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Resident Alien Season 3 have finally emerged, bringing a wave of excitement and curiosity. The sci-fi dramedy, crafted by Chris Sheridan and inspired by the eponymous comic book, made its debut on Syfy in 2021. The narrative kickstarts with the introduction of «Harry Vanderspeigle» (portrayed by Firefly's Alan Tudyk), an extraterrestrial on a mission to eradicate humanity. In a moral quandary, he assumes the guise of a physician as he grapples with the implications of his assigned task.

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Wednesday ruled that Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) was the «real» political party while dismissing the Uddhav Thackeray (UBT) camp's petition to disqualify 40 MLAs, including Shinde for violating party discipline. In a 1,200 page verdict on 34 petitions that the two rival parties had moved against each other, Narwekar held that the Shinde faction was the real Shiv Sena. «I hold that the Shinde faction was the real political party when the two rival factions emerged on June 21,2022.

Radisson Hotel Group announced the opening of its new hotel in Ayodhya on Wednesday. The company said the Park Inn by Radisson Ayodhya can be easily accessed by car or taxi from Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, and Ayodhya Cantt Railway Station. «We are pleased to have an early mover's advantage with the opening of our newest hotel in the sacred city of Ayodhya,» said KB Kachru, chairman emeritus and principal advisor, South Asia at Radisson Hotel Group. «With its rich cultural heritage and historical landmarks, Ayodhya holds a special place in the heart of our country.

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) recorded an impressive 239% increase in 2023, pulling a good share of the S&P 500's 24% gain. But for those who thought the stock couldn't rally further, 2024 also started on the right foot for the AI giant.

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ALSO READ: Can David Warner be replaced in Test cricket? Pat Cummins says this after ace cricketer's retirement Earlier, it was expected that Warner may miss those matches to participate in the full ILT20 and return for the following series against New Zealand in New Zealand, which begins on February 21. However, Bailey confirmed that Warner will be selected for the West Indies series and will be expected to participate.

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Union Budget 2024: With India’s ambitious clean energy targets reaching a fever pitch, all eyes of the renewable energy sector are set on the upcoming Union Budget 2024. Seen as a pivotal instrument in propelling the nation’s green agenda, the Budget holds the key to unlocking investments, streamlining policies, and accelerating the transition towards sustainable practices.

As Heather McArthur’s son, Evan, was being treated in hospital for severe burns, his main concern was for his friends at the Saint John encampment where the devastating fire broke out.

The EV maker has announced a Rs 20,000 price cut on its 450S model which will now be available at a starting price of Rs 1.09 lakh in Bengaluru and Rs 97,500 in Delhi. Both prices are ex-showroom. After announcing the new prices, Aether's 450s will remain in country's EV market as the sole competitor with the lowest starting point when compared to 2024 Bajaj Chetak Urbane priced at Rs 1.15 lakh, base TVS iQube priced at Rs 1.23 lakh, and Ola S1 Air which carries a sticker price of Rs 1.20 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom.

Mohamed Muizzu is currently on a five-day visit to China, courting investors and trying to deepen bilateral ties. In an address at the Maldives Business Forum in Fujian Province, he termed China as the island nation's «closest» ally.

Dinesh Karthik, the former India wicketkeeper-batter, has been included in the England Lions' squad as a batting consultant for the first nine days of the tour, reported Espncricinfo. As a batting consultant, Karthik will help to impart his knowledge of Indian conditions during his stint with the squad, working under head coach Neil Killeen, and alongside full-time assistants Richard Dawson and Carl Hopkinson, as well Graeme Swann, the former England spinner, who will join the tour as a mentor. Karthik's stint will also provide cover for the Lions' other batting consultant, Ian Bell, who will link up with the squad on January 18, after completing his stint as assistant coach with Melbourne Renegades in Australia's Big Bash League. The tour will overlap with the senior squad's five-Test tour of India which commences on January 25, and will comprise three four-day matches against India A in Ahmedabad. England Lions squad: Josh Bohannon (capt), Kasey Aldridge, Brydon Carse, Jack Carson, James Coles, Matt Fisher, Keaton Jennings, Tom Lawes, Alex Lees, Dan Mousley, Callum Parkinson, Matt Potts, Ollie Price, James Rew, Ollie Robinson Schedule 12-13 January: England Lions v India A, Narendra Modi Stadium – Ground B, Ahmedabad 17-20 January: England Lions v India A, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad 24-27 January: England Lions v India A, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad 1-4 February: England Lions v India A, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Velocity has earmarked Rs 300 crore (about $36 million) to meet the growth capital needs of business-to-business software-as-a-service (B2B SaaS) companies over the next 18 months. Abhiroop Medhekar, founder and CEO, told ET that the company aims to double its e-commerce disbursements to Rs 800 crore over the year, while expanding its cloud kitchen and allied restaurants portfolio.

If anything has characterized 2023, it has been the strength of the technology sector in general and artificial intelligence in particular.

Rotterdam, The Netherlands & Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – Business Wire IndiaIMCD N.V. ("IMCD" or "Company"), a global leading distribution partner, and formulator of speciality chemicals and ingredients, today announces the acquisition of 70% of Valuetree Ingredients Private Limited (“Valuetree") to expand its beauty and personal care footprint in India. Founded in 2005, Valuetree is a prominent ingredient supplier to the beauty and personal care market.

High interest rates, an invitation: After a hike of 250 basis points over 2022-23, and as both wholesale and consumer inflation seem to be under control now, the RBI has paused rate hikes leaving the repo rates at 6.5%. The RBI last hiked the repo rate in February 2023. In June 2022, the 10-year g-sec hit a closing high of 7.55%, before tapering off.

Bollywood producer Acharya Manish has officially filed a police complaint against his colleagues, Anand Pandit and Sandeep Singh, accusing them of defrauding him of Rs 14 crore related to an investment in a film. The complaint, submitted by Manish, reveals that in early 2019, Pandit and Singh approached him with an investment opportunity in a film. Allegedly, they provided assurances of granting Manish the first recovery rights, ensuring that he could recover his investment once the film was released.

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