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Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday asked the government to immediately start the decadal census as well as caste census, saying a large number of people are being left out of welfare schemes due to the delay. Expressing concern over the delay in conducting the decadal census during the Zero Hour in the House, the senior Congress leader said India has been conducting a census every 10 years since 1881. It was conducted even during wars, emergencies, or other crises. He recalled that back in 1931, a caste census was conducted along with the regular census. Right before the 1931 census, Mahatma Gandhi had said that just like 'we need periodic medical checkups to assess our health, a census is the most important checkup for a nation', Kharge stated. He said the census is a crucial exercise and involves a large number of people who collect data not just on population but also on employment, family structures, socio-economic conditions, and several other key aspects.

«We believe that in such kind of situations where you still have a lot of uncertainties, markets generally tend to give a lot more weightage to the near-term earnings,» says Shiv Chanani, Baroda BNP Paribas MF. This is the first day of the new financial year. In fact, we are coming out of a month of extremes. March was a month of extremes. We saw extreme lows and then a great recovery coming in, in the second half of the month. So, today, of course, what is playing out really is the threat from the reciprocal tariff from Trump. But generally, now, is there some bit of comfort as far as market valuations are concerned? Are you constructively more optimistic about the markets going ahead? Shiv Chanani: So, as you rightly said, that it is a bit of a contrast right now where we are seeing a bit of operating environment which is uncertain. I mean, of course, tomorrow being the so-called Liberation Day, we do not know really what is coming out of that.

Initially announced back in 2024, Amundi will supply non-US products for Victory Capital's distribution in the US as part of the deal, while Victory Capital will provide American active asset management products for Amundi's distribution outside of the US. Amundi appoints Eric Bramoullé as UK CEO In exchange for the partnership, Amundi received 21.2% of equity in Victory Capital, or 17.6 million shares at closing, which equals 4.9% of voting rights in the company. According to Amundi, the firm expects its total equity interest to hit 26.1% in the next following months. Davi...

Kerala Catholic Bishops Council (KCBC) supported the Waqf Amendment Bill proposed by the centre, Karnataka Deputy Leader of Opposition and Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Arvind Bellad affirmed that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill is a huge reform to the Waqf bill which has «created a huge havoc.» Speaking with ANI, Arvinde Bellad said, «Waqf Amendment is a huge reform. It (Waqf Bill) has created a huge havoc, not only among Hindus but also Muslims. So, it has draconian powers. It has power which are beyond Constitution.» Stressing the need of amendments, Bellad said that BJP is rightfully amending the law. «I think that particular law needs major amendments and rightfully so our party, our BJP Government is amending the law,» he said. Earlier, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju also welcomed the support of (KCBC) and asserted that the proposed bill is not against any community while calling out the «propaganda» being spread around it.

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The current unease over the market outlook aside, money managers and analysts believe India's stock benchmarks will log gains in the second part of the fiscal year, with a likely rebound in local corporate earnings potentially encouraging foreign investors to return to D-Street. In the financial year that ended March 31, the Sensex and Nifty advanced around 5% each after posting gains of 28% in the previous fiscal. Both the indices, which were on a record-breaking run until the last week of September, gave up most of the gains following seemingly unrelenting sales by foreign institutions.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. When actor Kareena Kapoor Khan took the stage on 30 March in Mumbai to close the five-day Lakme Fashion Week, in collaboration with the Fashion Design Council of India and Reliance, she made it point to pay tribute to everyone behind the scenes. "The real icons are fashion stylists, make-up artists, hair stylists, choreographers and the 60 smashingly hot fashion models who are backstage...

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Monday condemned the authorities decision to disallow Eid Prayers at Eidgah and historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar. Mirwaiz said that even at the peak of militancy in 1990's Eid prayers were offered at Eidgah but today when authorities make tall claims of 'normalcy' why are Muslims kept away from their religious places and practices. «I am deeply pained and strongly condemn the authorities decision to once again deny the Muslims of Kashmir the basic right to offer Eid prayers at the central Eidgah and Jama Masjid, which have been closed down,» said Mirwaiz. The Hurriyat leader said that the authorities didn't allow Shab e Qadr prayers and Jumma tul Vida prayers at Jama Masjid during the holy month of Ramazan. «Even at the peak of militancy during the 1990s, Eid prayers were offered at Eidgah, so now when huge claims of “normalcy” are made every day by the authorities, it is incomprehensible why Muslims are being kept away from their religious places and practices,» said Mirwaiz, asking, «What is the agenda behind such restrictions.»

Rainbow's move comes after nearly two decades at Schroders, which he joined in 2007 as head of UK marketing. Schroders Americas CEO Phil Middleton to become head of UK as James Rainbow exits «After 17 years, 11 months and 21 days, today marks my last official day at Schroders,» Rainbow said in a LinkedIn post on Monday (31 March). «I know that this was actually announced last November and since then I have enjoyed a fantastic break from work, however it feels like now is the right moment to mark the end of this chapter. „Schroders has unquestionably changed in so many ways since...

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Kiren Rijiju asserted on Monday that the government is fully prepared to table the amended Waqf bill in Parliament, as he accused some political parties and organisations of seeking to foment unrest in society and mislead people over its provisions. With Parliament reconvening on Tuesday following the weekend and Eid holiday, he said the timing of the bill's introduction will be decided following consultations after Parliament meets but he wants it passed as soon as possible. The ongoing Budget session of Parliament is scheduled to end on April 4, and the bill will have to be passed by both the Lok Sabha as well as the Rajya Sabha to become a law. The government has indicated that it will discuss with leaders of different parties on Tuesday the timing of the Bill's introduction. It is likely to be first introduced in the Lower House, probably on Wednesday. Opposition parties are strongly opposed to the bill, slamming it as unconstitutional and against the interest of the Muslim community. Several leading Muslim organisations have been rallying support against the bill, which was scrutinised by a Joint Committee of Parliament and approved with several amendments. Speaking to reporters, Rijiju accused some political parties and organisations, a clear reference to the opposition and Muslim bodies, of resorting to lies to mislead society and stoke tensions, while insisting that the bill is in the interest of Muslims.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai/New Delhi: Delhi-based 37-year-old insurance sector executive Prateek Verma says the biggest change his wife has noticed in him over the past few months is that he has become “weirdly philosophical". Can this be attributed to the joys of matrimony? “No, it is the stock market," he quipped.

Mr. A took a prudent step in his twenties—he bought a term life insurance policy and named his mother as the nominee. Years later, he got married and had a child but never updated his nomination. When he passed away unexpectedly, a critical question arose: Who has the rightful claim to the insurance payout—his mother, whom he nominated, or his wife and child, who share legal heirship with her?

job market, switching jobs is often seen as the quickest path to career growth. However, staying in your current role can sometimes be the smarter move. Before making a change, it’s important to evaluate whether your current job offers long-term benefits. Here are four signs that staying put might be the right choice: 1. You Have Growth Opportunities Career advancement isn’t just about changing jobs—it’s also about developing new skills and taking on more responsibilities. If your employer invests in training, promotes from within, and supports leadership development, staying could provide a solid foundation for future success.

belly fat despite following strict diets and regular workouts. What often goes unnoticed is how evening food choices impact digestion and fat accumulation. Making the right dietary changes, especially after 6 PM, can play a crucial role in achieving a flatter stomach. Nutritionist LogaPritika Srinivasan highlights specific foods that should be avoided at night to support digestion and prevent weight gain. According to her, eliminating these items from your evening meals can significantly improve gut health and aid in reducing belly fat.

tech! That is what I want to say every time someone asks me, «What about AI?» with the breathless anticipation of a boy who thinks this is the summer he finally gets to touch a boob. I'm far from a Luddite. It is precisely because I use new technology that I know mid when I see it. Academics are rarely good stand-ins for typical workers. But the mid-technology revolution is an exception. It has come for us first. Some of it has even come from us, genuinely exciting academic inventions and research science that could positively contribute to society. But what we've already seen in academia is that the use cases for artificial intelligence across every domain of work and life have started to get silly really fast. Most of us aren't using AI to save lives faster and better. We are using AI to make mediocre improvements, such as emailing more. Even the most enthusiastic papers about AI's power to augment white-collar work have struggled to come up with something more exciting than «A brief that once took two days to write will now take two hours!»

It's the latest phase of a nationwide crackdown launched in October 2023 to expel foreigners living in Pakistan illegally, mostly Afghans. The campaign has drawn fire from rights groups, the Taliban government, and the U.N. Arrests and deportations were due to begin April 1 but were pushed back to April 10 because of the Eid al-Fitr holidays marking the end of Ramadan, according to government documents seen by The Associated Press. About 845,000 Afghans have left Pakistan over the past 18 months, figures from the International Organization for Migration show. Pakistan says 3 million Afghans remain. Of these, 1,344,584 hold Proof of Registration cards, while 807,402 have Afghan Citizen Cards. There are a further 1 million Afghans who are in the country illegally because they have no paperwork.

The match will be a pivotal moment for both teams, with Mumbai Indians looking for their first win after two consecutive losses, while Kolkata Knight Riders aim to carry forward their winning momentum from their recent victory over Rajasthan Royals. MI are hoping to bounce back after a dismal start to IPL 2025, with Jasprit Bumrah still recovering from an injury, while KKR look to continue their winning run with players like Sunil Narine and Ajinkya Rahane expected to play key roles in the match.

Aravind Srinivas, CEO of AI-powered search engine Perplexity, recently joined a Reddit discussion to address issues being raised by users. He also used the opportunity to assert that the company does not face any significant financial difficulties. “We have all the funding we've raised, and our revenue is only growing,” Srinivas stated. “We have no plans of IPOing before 2028.” Earlier, a Reddit user had claimed in a post that the company was struggling financially and this had led it to implement cost-cutting measures.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The word “work" has become loaded with meanings, is weighed down by multiple connotations and teems with social divisions. But what is work? Some view it as a four-letter word signifying a quotidian preoccupation, the root of a humdrum existence but an unavoidable necessity.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Ajay Piramal, head of the eponymous $10-billion pharma-to-financial services conglomerate, said for a succession plan to succeed, the control of businesses should be passed on to the children only if they are passionate about it. Piramal, 69, chairman of the Piramal group, was discussing the group’s business succession plan with his daughter Nandini Piramal, chairman, Piramal Pharma Ltd, in the Mint India Investment Summit in Mumbai on Friday.