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Congress releases 4th list for Lok Sabha polls, fields Ajay Rai against PM Modi According to The Wire's old report, Rai is a graduate of the Kashi Vidyapeeth in Varanasi. As a student, he was a convenor of the BJP's student wing Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) in 1991-92. Ajai Rai also actively participated in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, and went to jail under the preventive section of the law.

Earthquake Today March 23: An earthquake of 6.9 magnitude struck a remote part of northern Papua New Guinea in the early hours of Sunday (local time), the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported. The depth of the earthquake was measured at 35 km and the epicentre was 32 km east-north-east of the small settlement of Ambunti.

IPL 2024: The Indian Premier League 2024's finals match is likely to be held in Chennai, sources told PTI. Sources within the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), told the publication that the final is scheduled to take place tentatively on May 26, it added.

Islamic State group has taken responsibility for a devastating assault on a concert hall in suburban Moscow, resulting in the deaths of at least 133 individuals, marking one of the deadliest incidents in Russia in recent years. Despite assertions from the US regarding evidence supporting the jihadists' involvement, both Moscow and Kyiv engaged in mutual accusations on Saturday amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. As reported by The Spectator Index, ISIS released bodycam footage of the Moscow terrorist attack.In the comment section, few replied with the videos.

booming ecommerce market is spurring a packaging makeover among consumer goods makers, as they chase the growing number of online shoppers. Companies are seeking to make their products more robust to survive the rigours of shipping, with some saying they have already seen results, in the form of fewer returns. ITC, for instance, changed the cap of shower gels to prevent leakage even when there is no scotch tape. This is one among changes in the packaging design for most of its fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). Parle Products is adding protective layers for its `30-80 biscuit packs, which mostly sell online. It has also introduced a separate outer packing for bundled biscuit packs to be sold online, to ensure they are not broken. Goods sold online change hands more times than offline, often being roughly handled by delivery personnel, company executives said, adding that the chances of leaks or transit damage increase while shipping individual units.

gaming market in the world, boasting a user base of 568 million gamers and over 9.5 billion gaming app downloads in 2023, a recent report has revealed. The report, titled ‘Robust Fundamentals to Power Continued Growth’, found that India contributes approximately 20% of the world’s total mobile game downloads, surpassing even the combined download totals of the next two: The US and Brazil.

PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms this week. With each release promising unique experiences and thrilling adventures, players find themselves on the brink of embarking on new virtual journeys. Whether diving into immersive worlds filled with fantastical creatures, engaging in heart-pounding action-packed battles, or unraveling intricate narratives woven with mystery and intrigue, the array of new video games beckons to both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike. With anticipation reaching a fever pitch, the countdown begins as players eagerly await the opportunity to delve into these captivating digital realms and forge unforgettable memories in the vast landscape of gaming.

(Reuters) -The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is considering measures to curb growth at United Airlines, including preventing the carrier from adding new routes, following a series of safety incidents, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday.

Wizards of Waverly Place" have reason to rejoice as Disney Studios officially greenlights a sequel featuring the magical adventures of Selena Gomez and David Henrie. The announcement marks a nostalgic return to the wizardly world that enchanted audiences in the past.

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, will resume her royal duties.

Stephen Colbert finds himself in hot water after jokes made on his show regarding an alleged affair between Rose Hanbury, the Marchioness of Cholmondeley, and Prince William. Lawyers representing Hanbury have reportedly sent a legal notice to Colbert and CBS, refuting the claims made on «The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.» Legal Response to Jokes

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cancer. However, Kate specifically described she was undergoing "preventive chemotherapy". According to a report by The Independent, preventive chemotherapy is not an official term under the NHS.

Kate Middleton stepped out of her private corner, releasing a statement and accompanying video to shed light on her health journey following abdominal surgery. The revelation that she was in the initial stage of a preventive chemotherapy course sparked public interest, prompting a closer examination of her illness timeline and the nature of preventive chemotherapy.

Punjab BJP on Saturday met the state Chief Electoral Officer and pressed for an ED probe into the state excise policy, alleging «black money received by AAP through kickbacks» could be used during the Lok Sabha elections. The BJP's fresh attack on the issue came after the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a Delhi excise policy-linked money-laundering case on Thursday. However, the ruling AAP in Punjab hit back, accusing the BJP of «peddling lies» to mislead people as it will get a «zero» in Punjab in the coming Lok Sabha polls. The BJP delegation, led by Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar and comprising Union minister Som Parkash, former Union minister Vijay Sampla and others, handed over a memorandum to Punjab Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C, seeking a probe by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the state excise policy.

Congress has multiple bank accounts and just three-four of them have been attached, «not frozen», for non-payment of tax dues, the BJP said Saturday, accusing the opposition party of making misleading statements on the issue sensing its «imminent» defeat in the Lok Sabha poll. «These bank accounts have not been frozen, they are operational. You (Congress) can deposit money in these accounts and withdraw too, except Rs 125 crore, which has been attached by the Income Tax department due to the non-payment of dues as per Income Tax rules,» BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra said. Referring to media reports, he said the Congress has about Rs 1,000 crore in its multiple bank accounts, opened with «multiple PAN» numbers in «violation of its own party constitution». The Congress also has a fixed asset of worth Rs 500 crore, the BJP leader claimed. He said the Income Tax Department has attached three-four bank accounts of the Congress due to the non-payment of outstanding Rs 135 crore as per rules.

United Nations Security Council for a two-year term from 2025 to 2026, a media report said on Saturday with a promise to «contribute meaningfully» to the council's mandate for international peace and security. Pakistan's Permanent Representative to UN Ambassador Munir Akram formally announced the cash-strapped country's candidacy at a reception organised in connection with Pakistan Day celebrations at the UN on Thursday, The Express Tribune newspaper reported. Seeking support from the international community for Pakistan's UNSC bid, Ambassador Akram expressed confidence in Pakistan's ability to «contribute meaningfully to the UNSC's mandate for international peace and security».

NDA government, K. Vanlalvena, Mizoram's lone Rajya Sabha member, on Saturday leveled a serious allegation against BJP leaders, claiming they are striving to transform India into a Hindu kingdom. Vanlalvena, who was named by the opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) as their nominee for the upcoming elections to the state's lone Lok Sabha seat, told reporters that the NDA is an alliance formed by various parties, not all of which share the ideologies of the BJP. «Some BJP leaders with vested interests are trying to turn the country into a Hindu kingdom. The NDA is likely to retain power at the Centre in the upcoming polls. If the NDA government takes steps, which are against the interest of the religious minorities, including Mizo Christians, I shall oppose it vociferously both within and outside Parliament,» the 54-year-old MNF leader said. However, Vanlalvena commended the NDA government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for its contributions to economic development in the country.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said the state government has filed a petition in the Supreme Court demanding a direction to the Centre to immediately release grants under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to the state, which is reeling under acute drought. Accusing the Centre of sitting on Karnataka's pleas for release of funds though there is a severe drought, he said the state government was compelled to approach the apex court. «Today the Karnataka government filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court against the Centre after waiting for five months. Since there is vacation for a week in the Supreme Court, we did not get the endorsement. We expect it next week,» Siddaramaiah told reporters here. The petition was filed under Article 32 of the Indian Constitution to give directions to the Government of India to release NDR Funds immediately, which was supposed to be released by the Centre according to law, he explained.

Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday approached Delhi High Court against his remand order in connection with the money laundering case related to the alleged excise policy case. The Delhi CM has also been seeking an early hearing of his plea against his arrest, preferably by Sunday, PTI reported, citing sources. The AAP chief was on Friday remanded to the custody of the Enforcement Directorate for seven days i.e., till March 28, a day after he was arrested by the probe agency.

Sputnik reported on Saturday citing its correspondent who witnessed the incident. The terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall left 115 people dead last night. "The terrorists shot people point-blank and threw incendiary (fire-causing) bombs," he said.