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Congress on Sunday accused the Modi government of indulging in "statistical jugglery" over the unemployment issue, and said that the truth remains that the unemployment rate today is the highest it has been in the last four decades. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said a Union Minister recently derided the ILO's Employment Report as a symptom of India's «slave mentality.» «Instead, he made the absurd claim of having added 52 million new formal jobs between FY20 and FY23 based on EPFO, ESI, and National Pension Scheme database,» he said. Ramesh's remarks were a reference to the reported comments by Union minister Anurag Thakur at a media conclave last week when he had said that India has been relying on international rating agencies for years, but it should now go by the data from domestic ones which are now equally equipped.

'PM Modi aims to transcend divisive politics of caste, religion': FM Sitharaman PM Modi on Sunday cited a report in Times of India that said, 'RTI reply shows how Indira Gandhi ceded the island to Sri Lanka'. The PM on the X platfrom wrote, "Eye-opening and startling! New facts reveal how Congress callously gave away Katchatheevu". PM Narendra Modi added, "Weakening India’s unity, integrity, and interests has been Congress’ way of working for 75 years and counting".

Luxury car sales in India could cross the milestone of 50,000 units for the first time in a year in 2024 amid growing demand for such models, according to Audi India head Balbir Singh Dhillon. The overall domestic luxury car segment grew by 28 per cent annually last year to record sales volume of around 48,500 units. Luxury car volumes in India currently account for less than 2 per cent of the overall passenger vehicle sales annually and the sector has been more or less at the same level for the past decade. «Even if the sales grow by around 10 per cent and we do not face issues like disruptions like issues with global supply chain, we (industry) could cross the 50,000 volume mark in a year for the first time ever in 2024,» Dhillon told PTI in an interaction.

Nirmala Sitharaman reported total assets valued at Rs 2.53 crore in 2022, consisting of immovable property worth Rs 1.87 crore and movable property totaling Rs 65.55 lakh, as per her assets and liabilities declaration as a Rajya Sabha member. However, she also disclosed liabilities amounting to Rs 26.91 lakh. It's likely that these figures have undergone changes over the past couple of years due to her investments or loan repayments.

Reliance Industries Ltd has made substantial investments exceeding USD 125 billion over the past decade, primarily focusing on the expansion of its hydrocarbon and telecom sectors, according to a recent report. This investment spree, which included approximately USD 30 billion between FY13-18 to enhance the scale and competitiveness of its oil-to-chemical (O2C) business, and close to USD 60 billion between FY13-24E in 4G/5G capabilities for its telecom business, is now transitioning into a phase of less capital-intensive ventures. With the completion of the pan-India 5G rollout and potential tariff hikes in the telecom sector anticipated, Reliance's telecom business is poised to become a robust free-cash-flow (FCF) generator, complementing its existing cash cow O2C segment. Looking ahead, the conglomerate is shifting its focus towards relatively less capital-intensive ventures such as retail and upstream new energy, which offer higher returns and shorter gestation periods.

immigration fee hikes set to take effect from April 1. The plaintiffs, including ITServe Alliance, the American Immigrant Investor Alliance (AIIA), and a Canadian EB-5 investor, had sought to delay the imposition of the revised fees until the lawsuit is resolved. As a result, applicants, including American employers, will now be required to bear the increased visa and immigration fees, which span a broad range of applications. However, the legal proceedings are ongoing. According to a TOI report, the lawsuit, initiated by ITServe Alliance and AIIA, challenges the substantial fee hikes in EB-5 visa fees and the additional asylum fee for employers hiring H-1B workers, which were introduced without proper rule-making procedures. AIIA remains optimistic about the lawsuit's prospects, noting that the court did not oppose their main argument and believes they have a strong chance of success.

Nirmala Sitharaman was heavily criticized by social media users over her statement saying that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) welcomes everyone, even the political leaders with tainted images. “The party (BJP) is very open. We welcome everybody here.

Federal Reserve cooled last month, and consumer spending rebounded sharply. Earlier in the week, the collapse of a major bridge in Baltimore will cause weeks or months of transportation disruptions in the Mid-Atlantic region and accelerate a shift of cargo to the US West Coast. In Japan, the yen weakened to levels last seen in 1990, prompting multiple officials to affirm their commitment to intervene if necessary.

Arvind Kejriwal in custody for over a week, have reportedly reached out to Apple seeking assistance in accessing his iPhone, as per sources familiar with the matter, The Indian Express reported. According to the report, ED has officially reached out to Apple, the manufacturer of the phone, in an attempt to gain access to Kejriwal's iPhone. However, they were informed that a password was required to retrieve any data.

TCS is hiring freshers; applications open till April 10. Here's how to apply Usually, layoffs in companies affect majorly the seniors, but the former TCS staff said that the Indian firm broke the law by targeting them based on their race. They claimed that TCS gave preferential treatment to Indian workers in the US on the coveted H-1B visas.

Congress on Sunday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of maintaining a «studious silence» on key issues affecting the people of Uttar Pradesh, as it alleged that he has «failed» women, farmers and youth. Ahead of the prime minister's rally in Meerut, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh posed questions for him on behalf of the people of Uttar Pradesh. To avoid having to come clean on his real intentions, he has maintained a «studious silence» on these key issues so far, Ramesh said and went on to list the issues which he claimed the people of Uttar Pradesh are hoping to hear from the PM on. «Publicly, PM Modi loves talking about women's empowerment and 'Nari Shakti' but he has repeatedly failed Indian women, even within his own party. Just two weeks ago, the BJP Mahila Morcha's National Vice President quit the party, citing that female party workers were being 'insulted' and 'treated harshly',» Ramesh said.

Mohamed Muizzu took over as the Maldives President, he has offered China many opportunities to invest in the island nation. Here's in 10 points how China has been helping Maldives in the past few months: Earlier in March, China signed a defence cooperation agreement with the Maldives. As part of the deal, China would provide Maldives with free military assistance to foster "stronger" bilateral ties.

brands in India focusing on Generation Z are increasingly including Snapchat in their advertising strategy, as they look to use the appeal of the platform’s filters and visual-first approach to nudge buyers in this age group to spend more. Although Instagram and YouTube remain the platforms of choice for mass digital advertising, Snapchat is increasingly becoming the social messaging app that brands are using to focus on Gen Z, or people in the age group of 12 to 27 years. «I see more and more brands which are targeting Gen Z utilising Snapchat in their advertising strategies, especially brands like Tira, Lakme and MamaEarth,» Srikant Rajasekharuni, CEO and co-founder of Red Matter Technologies (RMT), told ET. India has Snapchat’s largest audience. In May last year, Snapchat had said its monthly active users in the country had topped 200 million. India also leads as the country with the largest Snapchat advertising audience, ahead of the US, Pakistan, France, and the UK, according to WARC's latest platform report. «Snapchat has emerged as one of the best platforms to reach out to Gen Z in a captivating manner, not just for impressions sake but because of all their engagement tools, such as filters, which is why it is becoming more important in the media and advertising mix of brands,» Rajasekharuni said.

Despite such instances of language building barriers instead of bridges, humans have a gift of tongues, and concoct fictional dialects at the drop of a chat. Conlangs, or constructed languages, continue to be a growing industry in literary and cinematic realms. Linguists create these fictive forms of speech to add authenticity to exotic environments and cultures, distinguish between different groups and communities, and give the reader or viewer an immersive experience by opening magic casements on the foam of 'perilous seas, in faery lands forlorn', as the poet put it. Conlangs not only have vocabularies — Na'vi, the invented idiom for James Cameron's Avatar films, set in the habitable satellite of the Alpha Centauri star system, Pandora, reportedly contains some 2,000 words — but also grammar and syntax rules.

The person claimed to be from the doctor's office and asked him to download a mobile application (app) and fill his personal details to complete the appointment process. Before Nitin realised that something was amiss, he had lost ₹47,000 from his savings bank account. He had been 'phished'. Such online attacks — called 'phishing'- that rely on human interaction, are on the rise. They are easy to execute and are getting increasingly sophisticated because of the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Also called 'social engineering attacks', these practices don't require complex hacking and rely on psychological manipulation of human emotions.

Metallic Rouge draws near, fans eagerly anticipate the unveiling of Roy's master plan in Episode 13. Scheduled for release on Wednesday, April 3rd, around 11 AM GMT / 3 AM PT / 8 AM CT, the exact timing may vary depending on upload speed. Look out for Metallic Rouge Episode 13 on Fuji TV+ Ultra in Japan and Crunchyroll for international viewers, where it's expected to be available with both English and Japanese dubs.

CBI filed closure report in Air India scam case, Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications Jairam Ramesh demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should apologise to former PM Manmohan Singh and to the country. The Congress leader alleged that the CBI closed the case because Nationalist Congress Party (NCP — Ajit Pawar faction) leader Praful Patel joined hands with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. «In 2014, during the Air India scam, PM Modi was going everywhere with the CAG report. Yesterday, the CBI closed that case because the then minister (Praful Patel) joined the BJP and went into BJP's washing machine. PM Modi should apologise to Manmohan Singh, he should apologise to the country,» Jairam Ramesh said.

twisted steel from the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland, The bridge crumpled into the Patapsco River on Tuesday after a massive cargo ship crashed into one of its main supports. Crews are carefully measuring and cutting the steel from the broken bridge before attaching straps so it can be lifted onto a barge and floated away, U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm.

Also Read: DC vs CSK; who’ll win Delhi vs Chennai match? Fantasy team, pitch report and more The DC vs CSK IPL 2024 will be held at Dr. Y.S.Rajashekar Reddy ACA-VDCA International Cricket Stadium in Vishakapatnam on March 30 at 7:30 pm. Also Read: GT vs SRH IPL 2024: When and where to watch, live streaming details, and more The Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings face-off will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network in India.

The largest uranium producer in the United States is ramping up work at a mine less than 10 miles from the rim of the Grand Canyon

The collapse of a Baltimore bridge that got struck by a cargo ship has highlighted the important role that bridges play in the daily lives of many Americans