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Congress on Saturday stated that the chief minister of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance will be declared after the Maharashtra assembly elections even though the allies have already started their seat-sharing talks. BJP leaders claimed earlier this week that Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray visited Delhi and met top Congress leaders only to ensure that he would be the chief ministerial candidate of the MVA. Congress, Sena (UBT) and NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) are the chief constituents of the opposition alliance, pitted against the ruling 'Mahayuti' coalition of the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP. Congress in-charge of Maharashtra Ramesh Chennithala said the MVA will contest the coming state elections unitedly.

It's an open secret that vendors are offering one of the world's most sought-after technologies: the microchips that create artificial intelligence, which the United States is battling to keep out of Chinese hands. One vendor said he could order the chips for delivery in two weeks. Another said companies came to the market ordering 200 or 300 chips from him at a time. A third business owner said he recently shipped a big batch of servers with more than 2,000 of the most advanced chips made by Nvidia, the U.S. tech company, from Hong Kong to mainland China. As evidence, he showed photos and a message with his supplier arranging the April delivery for $103 million.

Metropolis Healthcare on Saturday reported a 31.3% year-on-year (YoY) rise in net profit to Rs 38.1 crore in Q1FY25 let my volume increase and better patient realisations. The diagnostic chain reported Rs 29 crore net profit in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

House Of The Dragon" is likely to have season 3 and season 4. However, the show needs to have 10 episodes each to cover «Dance of the Dragons» events as suggested by «A Song of Ice & Fire» book series author, screenrant reported. "House Of The Dragon" is a prequel series which already has two seasons. «Dance of the Dragons» will require two seasons to showcase events, including Battle of the God's Eye, and Storming of the Dragonpit. However, nothing has been confirmed officially.

UK on Saturday to protest recent rioting blamed on the far-right in the wake of the Southport knife attack that killed three children. Crowds massed in London, Glasgow, Belfast, Manchester and numerous other English towns and cities, as fears of violent confrontations with anti-immigration agitators failed to materialise. It followed a similar situation unfolding on Wednesday night, when anticipated far-right rallies up and down the country were instead replaced by gatherings organised by the Stand Up To Racism advocacy group.

terrorists and security forces in Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir, resulted in the deaths of two soldiers and injuries to three others. The clash erupted during a cordon and search operation in Ahlan Gagarmandu, part of the Kokernag area. Following intelligence reports about the presence of terrorists in the area, security forces launched a coordinated operation. The Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF were involved in the mission. During the operation, terrorists opened fire on the search party, leading to a fierce exchange of gunfire. According to PTI, an official reported, «Two soldiers were killed and three others were injured after an encounter erupted between terrorists and security forces in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.» The wounded soldiers have been evacuated from the site.

Gujarat's Rajkot among the best in the country, Union Health Minister JP Nadda said on Saturday. He also inaugurated the Virus Research and Diagnostic (VRD) Lab at AIIMS Rajkot, which aims to end the state's dependency on National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune in Maharashtra. «Despite suffering from delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the AIIMS Rajkot has emerged as one of the fastest growing institutes. Its OPD, IPD and trauma (department) have seen a sharp increase in patient visits. The government's effort is to ensure it gets the best faculty members and doctors so as to make Rajkot AIIMS a high ranking institute to serve humanity and the people of Saurashtra,» he told reporters. The VRD Lab he inaugurated is a Biological Safety Level (BSL) 2 category lab, which will soon be upgraded to BSL 3, Nadda said, adding it is a self-sufficient institution for virus detection that removes the dependency on NIV Pune.

companies gradually coming out of the slump and actively ramping up their hiring efforts, a report on Thursday said that recruitment is set to surge with an estimated 8.5 per cent increase in job roles within the industry by next year. The demand for skilled IT talent is growing after a slow period late last year and early this year. Hiring is set to surge, with an estimated 8.5 per cent increase in job roles within the industry by next year, according to a report by Indeed, a global job matching and hiring platform and a subsidiary of Recruit Holdings. This data from Indeed has been compiled from Indeed Hiring Tracker and Indeedas platform data. Indeed Hiring Tracker is a quarterly report that explores the employment landscape and job market. The report further revealed that almost 70 per cent of all tech jobs currently on the Indeed platform are for software roles.

Shashi Tharoor on Saturday opined that it would have been good had Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the landslides-hit Wayanad earlier. The MP from Thiruvananthapuram said he hoped at least after the Prime Minister's visit the Central government would announce it as natural calamity and provide appropriate funds for relief and rehabilitation. «As far as I am concerned, I think that better late than never is the best I can say,» Tharoor told reporters responding to a question on Modi's visit to Kerala's Wayanad earlier in the day. The July 30 landslides claimed the lives of 226 people so far, while over 130 are feared missing. The calamity caused widespread destruction in Chooralmala, Mundakkai and Punchirimattam hamlets.

Donald Trump concerning his alleged attempt to overturn the 2020 election has encountered a significant delay. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, overseeing the case, granted Special Counsel Jack Smith's request for additional time to propose the proceedings, making it highly unlikely that the trial will commence before the upcoming Election Day.

JD Vance use Ozempic, an anti-obesity medication used for long-term weight management? This question has been raised after he lost 30 pounds since his 2022 Senate run. There is a long list of celebrities who have reportedly used this medication. Ice Spice was suspected of using it due to her 'melting figure' and Katy Perry is also supposed to have taken it after her return to the limelight.

Ayyappan, a survivor of the devastating landslides that swept through Mundakkai hamlet in Wayanad, is left with nothing-- no home, no family and no future. But a chance meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a relief camp on Saturday has rekindled a glimmer of hope for the elderly person, who lost nine relatives in the disaster and is now pinning his hopes on securing a new shelter. «Twelve of us from the camp met the PM. There were children too. There was a person who was translating everything. I just asked for a home. He assured all help,» Ayyappan told reporters. Modi, who visited the landslides-hit areas met with select inmates in the relief camps and doctors and enquired about the condition of the patients.

Buyout group CVC Capital Partners, one of the largest European private equity groups, has trumped EQT to emerge as the highest bidder for to acquire affordable housing finance company Aavas Financiers Ltd (formerly known as AU Housing Finance Ltd) as its current promoters, private equity firms Kedaara Capital and Partners Group are looking to exit their 8 year old joint investment, said people in the know. A formal announcement is expected this weekday, latest by Monday. CVC and EQT were the two final contenders as the third Bain Capital decided to go slow.

Pakistan, while Caveman was moving across various states in India. This cross-border connection raised suspicions. Further investigation revealed two additional accounts exhibiting similar patterns: one under the name «Qasem Solemani» and another with an Urdu name followed by «123.» By tracking these digital trails and coordinating with human intelligence, Indian law enforcement officials successfully apprehended Rizwan Ali, a highly skilled «improvised explosive device (IED) expert» who had managed to evade authorities for over a year. Rizwan, who held a diploma in fire safety and management and had briefly worked in the firefighting equipment industry, could have chosen a peaceful and prosperous life. Instead, he allegedly used his technical knowledge to assemble IEDs, landing him on multiple agencies' most wanted lists.

Philippine military chief condemned Saturday what he said was the provocative actions of two Chinese air force aircraft that executed a dangerous manoeuver and dropped flares in the path of a Philippine air force plane on routine patrol in the South China Sea. All those aboard the Philippine air force NC-212i light transport plane were unharmed and returned safely to Clark Air Base north of Manila after Thursday morning's incident over the Scarborough Shoal, Gen Romeo Brawner said, without providing other details. A top Philippine security official told The Associated Press that the Chinese jets flew at a «very close distance» to the Philippine air force turbo-prop plane and «put the lives of our pilots in real risk and danger». Another security officer said at least eight flares came from the Chinese fighter jets. Both spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the incident.

Home prices in Canada aren’t done falling this year as a lack of affordability and looming mortgage renewals weigh on markets across the country, according to an analysis from economists at Oxford Economics.

No one likes paying tax on investment income. With marginal tax rates as high as 54.8 per cent on interest income for residents of Newfoundland and Labrador, and capital gains tax rates now over 35 per cent in half the provinces for individuals with more than $250,000 of annual gains, maximizing registered plan contributions has never been more important.  

Few real estate stories have had more hype in the last year than the dreaded mortgage renewal shock, a.k.a. “mortgage renewal cliff,” “mortgage renewal wall,” or whatever other ominous-sounding metaphor commentators came up with.

health insurance claims in Mumbai are due to seasonal infectious diseases, according to insurers. These ailments include vector-borne diseases like dengue and malaria, which see a spike in claims during July and August, and water-borne infections such as gastroenteritis, reported TOI. In winter, common claims arise from conditions like bronchitis and influenza. Many of these claims are linked to local hygiene conditions and could be largely avoidable. Health insurance claims data analyzed by Policybazaar reveals that mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue and malaria constitute 15% of all seasonal illness claims. The typical treatment costs for these diseases range from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1,50,000. The claims for these ailments notably increase in July and August due to the humid conditions conducive to mosquito breeding. Monsoon season also sees a rise in gastroenteritis, accounting for 18% of seasonal claims. The treatment costs for gastroenteritis are similar to those for malaria. Additionally, allergic reactions, which vary by region, contribute to another 10% of seasonal illness claims.

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residential plots in a new satellite township in Srinagar. The government-owned NBCC announced on Friday that it will develop the greenfield township across 406 acres with an investment of Rs 15,000 crore over the next five years. The township will be located at Rakh Gund Aksha, just 8 km from Lal Chowk, a TOI report stated. The Srinagar township project will include residential plots, luxury villas, apartment complexes, commercial office spaces, an indoor sports center, and a 200-room five-star resort with modern facilities. NBCC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Srinagar Development Authority to implement the project. NBCC chairman K P Mahadevaswamy stated, “We will prepare the detailed project and the target is to complete the project in five years.”