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T Raja Singh for allegedly hurting the religious sentiments of communities with his hate speech during a rally on Mira Road on February 25, said MIRA Bhayandar Vasai Virar (MBVV) police on Wednesday. The BJP leader was booked under sections 153(A) and 295(A) of the Indian Penal Code which deals with dividing communities by hurting their religious sentiments, Indian Express reported. In addition, event organizer Naresh Nile had also been booked in the case, said the police officer, adding that both accused will soon receive notices regarding this.

₹15.14 trillion at the end of February. During the six-month period between August and January, bank loans to NBFCs grew at an average of around 21%, a CareEdge Ratings report said on Thursday, against 28-30% in the 12 months earlier. Costlier bank loans also prompted many NBFCs to turn to the bond market.

BTS' SUGA, known for his multifaceted talents, recently embarked on his basic military training at the Nonsan training center, a pivotal step in fulfilling his mandatory military service. However, what caught the attention of many was the six-month delay in commencing this training after his initial enlistment, sparking curiosity among fans and observers alike.

Courteney Cox, renowned for portraying the intrepid Gale Weathers in the 'Scream' series, is currently in talks to reprise her iconic role for the upcoming 'Scream 7.' Following Neve Campbell's confirmation of her return as Sidney Prescott, Cox's potential involvement adds another layer of anticipation to the franchise's latest installment, as per a report by Collider. As the only original cast member to feature in all six previous films, Cox's decision carries significant weight amidst the tumultuous production of the seventh chapter.

Indian Navy on Friday rescued a hijacked Iranian fishing vessel and its crew of 23 Pakistani nationals, after more than 12 hours of «intense coercive tactical measures» as part of an anti-piracy operation at sea, officials said. Indian naval specialist teams are presently undertaking thorough sanitisation and seaworthiness checks of the fishing vessel in order to escort her to a safe area for resuming normal fishing activities, according to an official statement shared by the Navy's spokesperson. The Indian Navy late evening on Friday had said that it was engaged in an operation to rescue the hijacked fishing vessel, which had reportedly been boarded by nine armed pirates, and its crew at sea. The hijacked vessel was intercepted on Thursday, the Navy said.

Quasar India announced their Q3 FY24 results on 27 Mar, 2024, showcasing a significant increase in revenue by 539.7% year-over-year (YoY). However, the profit saw a decline of 54.45% YoY.

post-mortem on gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari confirmed that he died of cardiac arrest, a hospital source said on Friday. Ansari, a former MLA who had been booked in more than 60 cases, died Thursday night after he was rushed to the Rani Durgavati Medical College in Banda from the district jail, where he was lodged. Ansari's family has alleged that he died due to «slow poisoning» in the jail. A senior hospital source, who oversaw the post-mortem examination on Friday and had access to the report, told PTI on condition of anonymity, «The cause of death of Mukhtar Ansari was found to be heart attack (myocardial infarction).»

In its National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers 2024, the US Trade Representative (USTR) said: «Since 2021, US firms have been subject to an increasing number of takedown requests for content and user accounts related to issues that appear politically motivated». As per the report, India's customs system is complex and open to administrative discretion. It also cited a lack of clarity on definitions related to brand owners, date markings, non-retail containers, and multi-unit pack on alcoholic beverages.

Briarcliff Entertainment has acquired domestic rights to the comedy Not Another Church Movie, slated for a wide release in theaters on May 10. The film features an ensemble cast including Jamie Foxx, Vivica A. Fox, Kevin Daniels, Mickey Rourke, and more, as per a Deadline report.

Since this is a very celebrated occasion, many services remain closed during Easter including grocery chains, retail stores, commercial goods supply, and more. However, there are many restaurants, eateries, fast food joints, and leading outlets that will remain operational during this festive occasion.

unique visitors (UVs) to 460 million in January 2024, marking the first decline since 2020, with OTT penetration of the digital universe reaching 87.8%. In January 2023, the number of unique OTT visitors peaked at 466 million. The number of unique OTT visitors increased significantly from 395 million in January 2020 to 448 million in the following year due to increased adoption during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Discovery Communications India (DCI) reported a net profit of Rs 68 crore for 2022-23, up 1.49% from Rs 67 crore in the previous financial year. The company, which operates 18 TV channels and the Discovery+ streaming platform, reported a 9.59% revenue growth to Rs 1,055 crore, while expenses decreased 9.6% to Rs 975 crore. DCI's advertising and promotional expenses declined 25% to Rs 290 crore, while employee benefit expenses increased 29% to Rs 195 crore during the fiscal. Business intelligence platform Tofler sourced the company's financials through regulatory filings.

clean energy. GoI is reportedly planning to offer free PNG connections and consumption subsidies to poor households to help its wider adoption, following the Ujjwala scheme, which nudged the less well-off to use LPG instead of burning biomass. That's fine.

Easter baskets this year. Chocolate eggs and bunnies are more expensive than ever as changing climate patterns eat into global cocoa supplies and the earnings of farmers in West Africa. About three-quarters of the world's cocoa — the main ingredient in chocolate — are produced on cacao trees in Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Cameroon. But dusty seasonal winds from the Sahara were severe in recent months, blocking out the sunlight needed for bean pods to grow. The season prior, heavy rainfall spread a rotting disease. With exports from the Ivory Coast, the world's top producer, down by a third in recent months, the global price of cocoa has risen sharply. Cocoa futures have already doubled this year, trading at a record high of more than $10,000 per metric ton in New York on Tuesday after rising more than 60% the previous year. Farmers who harvest cacao beans say the increases aren't enough to cover their lower yields and higher production costs.

Georgia Hunte, who is the author of the story once got a high school assignment that led her to look into her family's harrowing past. After a lot of research, she discovered the survival stories during the Holocaust, and among them was her granduncle Adam. His extraordinary resilience and resourcefulness served as the inspiration for the fictional Kurc family depicted in the Hulu series "We Were the Lucky Ones."

Harlem" is gearing up for its highly anticipated Season 3, and fans are in for a treat with the addition of four new faces to the cast, a Deadline report said. Kofi Siriboe, known for his role in "Queen Sugar," joins the show as Seth, a confident and charming MLB player who captures the hearts of the ladies. Logan Browning, from «Dear White People,» takes on the role of Portia, an edgy and beautiful woman from Ian's childhood whose return to Harlem causes quite a stir. Robin Givens will portray Jacqueline, Eva's no-nonsense mother, while Gail Bean steps into the role of Eva, Jacqueline's driven and playful daughter, who is a venture capitalist working with Tye.

Roku has given the green light to a feature-length film based on the popular series "The Real Bros of Simi Valley." Titled "The Real Bros of Simi Valley: High School Reunion," this spinoff promises to bring back the same humor and charm that fans have come to love, a Deadline report said.

served a fresh notice of over ₹1,700 crore to the Congress for discrepancies in tax returns for previous years. The fresh notice was received earlier this week, sources told news agency PTI. In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi hit out at the BJP, accusing it of indulging in "tax terrorism".

RCB vs KKR IPL 2024: Amid a lot of buzz on social media on the rivalry between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir, the two players were seen in a pleasant interaction on Friday as they shared a hug and engaged in a conversation. The netizens went crazy over the scene as they reposted the video and expressed their happiness over the ‘end’ of reported rivalries between two legends of Indian cricket. It all happened during the strategic timeout after the 16th over when the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) camp was on the field.

Also Read: Fed need not be in hurry to cut rates, inflation data within expectations: Jerome Powell In the 12 months through February, PCE inflation --which strips out the volatile food and energy components, advanced 2.5 per cent after increasing 2.4 per cent in January. The data for January was revised higher to show the PCE price index climbing 0.4 per cent instead of 0.3 per cent as previously reported. Goods prices rose 0.5 per cent last month, boosted by a 3.4 per cent jump in the cost of gasoline and other energy products.

American TV Series Euphoria has seen many laurels to its name, having been primarily written by Sam Levinson and the first season of this epic TV series kicked off when it premiered back in 2019. The series' main attraction has always been Zendaya, who is a decorated actress having bagged Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe awards for her impeccable acting in her career. She is known for her entry into the feature film arena with a bang when she appeared in Spiderman: Homecoming, a Marvel Cinematic Universe film.