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Exit Polls Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Exit polls are highly anticipated events preceding the official vote count by the Election Commission of India (ECI). Political analysts and psephologists meticulously analyze data to predict which party might have an edge in each state. An exit poll is conducted immediately after voting concludes in parliamentary or assembly elections. The exit polls for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections will be broadcast live on June 1, following the completion of the final voting phase. Voting for the last phase will continue until 6 pm on Saturday, with exit poll results going live from 6:30 pm onwards. The Battle for Power in 2024

Flight operations at the Srinagar International Airport had to be halted for an hour on Friday after a bomb threat as the authorities took preventive measures, officials said. The Air Traffic Control (ATC) at the Srinagar Airport received a bomb threat on an Air Vistara flight from New Delhi, prompting a response from the authorities, including the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), which is responsible for the security at the airport, the officials said. They said a threat call was made to the airport around the noon about the flight, which had 178 passengers onboard. Immediately after the flight landed at the airport, it was directed towards an isolation bay and the passengers and the crew were evacuated, they added. A thorough search of the plane was carried out and bomb disposal squads and sniffer dogs were also deployed to check any suspicious items, they said. After an exhaustive search, no explosives were found on the plane, they added.

GetVantage, an alternative-financing firm, said it invested in about 750 companies during FY24 mostly in consumer brands, which needed working capital without equity dilution amid funding winter. These include companies such as Zappfresh, Rage Coffee, WickedGud, KC Roasters and Proost among others. GetVantage saw a 71% repeat rate, offering founders flexibility in fundraising and repayments without equity dilution, it said.

But Bitcoin isn't the only game in town. Altcoins (alternative cryptocurrencies) offer exciting diversification opportunities. To find the next hidden gem, delve into the teams behind each project. Are they solving real-world problems with innovative technology? Do they have a strong and engaged online community? Remember, successful crypto investing requires research. Investors need to stay informed about market trends and regulations to make strategic decisions. With dedication and a keen eye, you can navigate the ever-evolving crypto landscape and potentially achieve significant returns.

Phase 7 of the Lok Sabha elections on June 1. The constituency includes eight Vidhan Sabha constituencies: Patiala Rural, Patiala, Rajpura, Samana, Ghanaur, Nabha, Sanour, and Shutrana. Being a General category seat, the Patiala constituency seat encompasses the entire Patiala district and part of Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district. The constituency has a literacy rate of 67.63%. Polling for 13 Lok Sabha constituencies in Punjab and the lone Chandigarh seat will be held on Saturday, with INDIA bloc allies Congress and AAP contesting separately and the SAD and BJP also deciding to test the poll waters alone. Prominent candidates in the fray are four-time MP Preneet Kaur, former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi, three-time MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Ravneet Singh Bittu.

institutional sellers have sold up to a 5% stake in CarTrade Tech, a multi-channel auto platform company, on Friday for a consideration of around Rs 200 crore ($24 million) through a block deal, according to a source familiar with the matter. ET has learned that some of the institutional investors had placed around 2.2-2.3 million shares of the company on the block. Axis Securities was the banker to the trade. An email sent to the company and Axis Securities remains unanswered as of press time.

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Zentry, formerly known as GuildFi, has secured funding in a strategic round to build its Metagame Layer.

exit polls, which are expected to forecast the potential composition of the next government. The focus will primarily be on determining whether the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) or the opposition bloc led by Congress, known as INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance), is likely to secure victory. However, exit polls, often eagerly awaited and scrutinized after the completion of election seasons, are not without their flaws. Despite their seemingly scientific methodology, several factors can contribute to inaccuracies in their predictions. 1. Faulty Basic Premise: Exit polls operate under the assumption that voters will truthfully reveal their choices during personal interviews. However, this premise can be faulty. Some individuals may intentionally deceive pollsters, while others, particularly from marginalized or vulnerable communities, may feel pressured to conceal their true opinions.

Zomato Ltd. slipped 3.04 per cent to Rs 175.05 in Friday's trade. It hit a high of Rs 179.45 and low of Rs 171.25 during the session. On the technical charts, the 200-DMA of the stock stood at Rs 138.59, while the 50-DMA was at Rs 186.38. If a stock trades above 50-DMA and 200-DMA, it usually means the immediate trend is upward. On the other hand, if the stock trades below 50-DMA and 200-DMA, it is considered a bearish trend and if trades between these averages, then it suggests the stock can go either way.

show cause notice to Air India after a 20-hour delay on a Delhi-San Francisco flight. The Tata Group-owned airline has been asked to respond within three days. «It has come to the notice of DGCA that flight Al-179 dated 24.05.2024 and flight Al- 183 dated 30.05.2024 were inordinately delayed and passengers were put to discomfort due to insufficient cooling in the cabin,» said the ministry in the notice. The flight on Thursday was delayed with passengers being made to sit inside the aircraft without air-conditioning in the capital's searing heat. Some of them allegedly fainted in the heat, while others pleaded to be allowed to alight.

battery materials producer Altmin is in talks with the Australian government to secure lithium supplies, the company's managing director said, as part of its expansion plans to meet rising demand for the critical mineral. «We are talking to the Australian High Commission and the critical minerals office,» Anjani Sri Mourya Sunkavalli told Reuters. Altmin, India's only cathode active materials producer, currently sources lithium carbonate from Brazil and Bolivia.

Info Edge (India) Ltd. traded 1.1 per cent up at Rs 5690.95 at around 01:08PM (IST) on Friday. The stock had closed at Rs 5754.75 in the previous session. Equity benchmark Sensex traded 209.61 points higher at 74095.21 around the same time.

In a surprising turn of events, researchers cracked an 11-year-old crypto wallet containing $3 million in Bitcoin by exploiting a flaw in an outdated version of the RoboForm password manager.

WestJet Encore and its pilots reached a deal Thursday after two weeks of negotiations, steering clear of a potential strike this week.

Sensex plunged 617.30 points to close at 73,885.60, while the Nifty 50 settled 216.05 points, or 0.95%, lower at 22,488.65.Nifty 50 formed a bearish candlestick pattern with upper and lower shadows on the daily timeframe.Also Read: Indian stock market: 9 key things that changed for market overnight - Gift Nifty, US GDP, jobless claims to China PMI“On the daily chart, the uptrend has weakened. Thursday’s negative closing has led to the Nifty closing below the previous swing high of 22,795.

₹2.1 trillion surplus, up from ₹874.2 billion in 2022-23. Also read: Mint Explainer: What does RBI’s record dividend payout to the government mean? Cumulative expenses dropped to ₹646.94 billion from ₹1.48 trillion, largely thanks to lower provisions, which stood at ₹428.2 billion in 2023-24 as against ₹1.31 trillion in 2022-23.

Although receiving a rejection for a personal loan can be disheartening, it also presents a chance to grow and better your financial circumstances. It’s imperative to comprehend the reasons behind this and plan steps to improve your chances of being accepted in the future.

There are times when people overestimate the ability of basic guaranteed return programs to build a sizable retirement portfolio. By guaranteeing that you receive the promised interest and protecting your principal, these programs offer significant benefits. Retirement planning is made easier because you know exactly how much your investment will increase over time. The fact that plans like the Public Provident Fund (PPF) require little intervention is one of their biggest benefits. You plant it and let it grow.

Post office deposits: In today's financial landscape, individuals often seek avenues to maximise savings while optimising tax benefits. While several investment instruments offer tax-saving advantages under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, Post Office Savings Schemes don't fall under this category. Let's delve into five such schemes provided by the Post Office that remain viable options for conservative investors despite not offering Section 80C tax-saving benefits.

New Delhi: Max Life Insurance Company Limited (Max Life) 's flagship study, the India Protection Quotient Survey (IPQ), in partnership with KANTAR, has revealed insights into the financial preparedness of the LGBTQIA+ community in India from the perspective of life insurance.