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Bhartiya Kisan Union (Charuni) on Saturday took out a tractor march in Haryana while BKU (Ekta Ugrahan) held dharnas outside residences of three senior BJP leaders in support of farmers protesting at the borders of Punjab over their various demands. On the fifth day of their 'Delhi Chalo' march — called by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha — the farmers stayed put at the Shambhu and Khanauri points of the Punjab-Haryana border as they press the Centre to accept their demands, including a legal guarantee to minimum support price (MSP) for crops. The farmers from Punjab began their march to Delhi on Tuesday but were stopped by security personnel at the Shambhu and Khanauri points of Punjab's border with Haryana. The protesters have stayed put at the two border points since then. The Gurnam Singh Charuni-led faction, which is based in Haryana, took out tractor marches at several places including Kurukshetra, Yamunanagar and Sirsa in solidarity with the protesting farmers.

two-state solution in the Mideast, but as part of a negotiated settlement. With talks long stalled and Israel's offensive against Hamas in Gaza deepening, some European countries are voicing support for recognising a Palestinian state sooner. "Recognising a Palestinian state is not a taboo for France," Macron said Friday at a meeting in Paris with Jordan's King Abdullah.

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Global equity funds have experienced a significant surge in inflows, amassing approximately $59.5 billion over the past four weeks, marking the most substantial increase since February 2022, as reported by Bank of America.

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₹29,520 crore so far in 2024. FPIs have sold ₹3,776 crore worth of Indian equities and the total inflow stands at ₹19,608 crore as of February 16, taking into account debt, hybrid, debt-VRR, and equities, according to National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) data. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were buyers for three out of five sessions last week, yet the total divestment stood at ₹6,240.55 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were buyers for all five sessions, with a total investment of ₹8,731.6 crore, according to stock exchange data.

Saturday, February 17th, 2024 – Global MMA legend Michael Bisping has signed a sponsorship deal with the fast-growing top-tier crypto casino Lucky Block .  The tie-up between the Mixed Martial Arts and UFC superstar and the premium sportsbook and casino entertainment platform is a win-win for Bisping fans and Lucky Block’s swelling customer base of highly engaged players. This deal secures opportunities for both parties by leveraging the valuable synergies present in the colliding worlds of sports and online gaming. Through securing this sponsorship deal with Michael Bisping, Lucky Block is joining the big league of crypto casino industry leaders who understand the business impact of top-level sports sponsorship deals. 

Juniper Hotels IPO: The initial public offering (IPO) of Juniper Hotels Limited is going to hit the Indian primary market on 21st February 2024 i.e. on Wednesday next week. The public issue will remain open till 23rd February 2024 i.e.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday met Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina here and appreciated her guidance in taking the 'India-Bangladesh Maitri' forward. This is Jaishankar's first meeting with Hasina after she returned to a record fifth term in January. The two leaders were meeting on the sidelines of the prestigious Munich Security Conference, in its 60th edition, which is the world's leading forum for debate on international security. «Honoured to call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh. Congratulated her on the renewed mandate. Appreciated her guidance for taking India Bangladesh Maitri forward,» Jaishankar posted on X along with a photograph. The Indian minister also met Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. India hosts the WHOSEAR, the top health body's South East Asia Region's headquarters.

prohibitory orders here in Pakistan's capital as jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party began nationwide protests against alleged rigging and stealing of its mandate in the recent elections. Criticising the outcome of the polls, which saw the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party-backed independent candidates emerging as the largest group by winning over 90 National Assembly seats, the PTI announced holding countrywide «peaceful protests» against what it termed «record-high rigging». The protests began with a march in Wana in South Waziristan of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

As the real estate sector continues to flourish, driven by the increasing interest of buyers, investors, and developers, it has become vital to focus on sustainable construction practices. Real estate is one of the country’s fastest-growing sectors, with enormous infrastructural developments under progress and the interest of investors for the remarkable returns and security that the sector offers. The real estate sector in our country has been witnessing unprecedented growth fuelled by urbanisation, population growth, and economic development.

Navigating the decision between investing in mutual funds and prepaying a home loan requires careful consideration of various factors, including financial goals, risk tolerance, and prevailing economic conditions. While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, understanding the merits and drawbacks of each option can help you make an informed decision that aligns with your circumstances.

As Cupid prepares to take aim, singles around the world are gearing up to celebrate Valentine’s Day in a different light – by focusing on their financial independence. This year, let love take a backseat to self-improvement as singles seize the opportunity to set financial goals and invest in themselves.

The US State Department announced on Friday that a Panamanian-flagged tanker transporting crude oil destined for India, was targeted by a missile in the Red Sea. According to the State Department, the missile, originating from Yemen, struck the M/T Pollux on its port side. Prior to this, both the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency and the British maritime security firm Ambrey had reported that a Panama-flagged tanker was allegedly hit approximately 72 nautical miles (133 km) northwest of Yemen’s port of Mokha.

Shares of Covid-favourite ITC are now under pressure amid discussions around BAT stake sale. In Friday’s session, the stock fell below the Rs 400-mark. “It has approached the upper band of a historical consolidation, which could potentially serve as support. In the short term, there might be a recovery towards Rs 440 and beyond. Support on the lower end is set at Rs 389, and if breached, the stock might face a further decline,” says Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities.

Afghan women feel scared or unsafe leaving their home alone because of Taliban decrees and enforcement campaigns on clothing and male guardians, according to a report from the UN mission in Afghanistan. The report was issued days before a UN-convened meeting in the Qatari capital Doha, where member states and special envoys to Afghanistan are expected to discuss engagement with the Taliban. The Taliban have barred women from most areas of public life and stopped girls from going to school beyond the sixth grade as part of harsh measures they imposed after taking power in 2021.

President Joe Biden’s campaign is embracing TikTok to court younger voters ahead of the presidential elections, but U.S. adults have mixed views about whether the video-sharing app should even operate in the country

temporary structure near Gate number 2 of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi collapsed on Saturday, injuring over eight people, according to Delhi Police. Rescue operations are being carried out on the spot by emergency services, such as the Delhi Police and fire department. A man working as a security guard on Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru stadium premises told ANI that the incident happened when the labourers were on lunch.

Vegetable prices in Delhi could be headed for a rise as farmers' protests disrupt supply chains, according to a trader at Ghazipur Mandi as the farmers' protests continued for the fifth day. A trader reported a Rs 4 increase in carrot prices over the past 15 days due to supply issues from Punjab. He expressed concern that further disruptions caused by the ongoing protests could lead to price hikes for other vegetables as well. The vegetable trader at Ghazipur mandi said, «The price of carrots has gone up by Rs 4 in the last 15 days after supply from Punjab was disrupted following farmers' protest. This could lead to a rise in the price of vegetables. This issue between the farmers and the government should end soon.» Farmers' Protest and Supply Chain Disruptions

stopping the protesting farmers trying to get into the national capital as the protests reached the fifth day on February 17. The protesting farmers have been staying at the border areas since their march began on February 13. The third set of discussions with the government didn't lead to an agreement on February 15, during the ongoing conflict at the Punjab-Haryana border between protestors and security forces.

Indian stock market: Fineotex Chemical shares are one of the multibagger stocks that the Indian stock market has delivered in recent years. This chemical stock has risen from around ₹36 apiece to ₹442 per share level, logging over 1100 percent rise in this time.