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Coal India shares will remain in focus on Wednesday after the state-run company announced a Rs 10 per tonne price hike for both coking and non-coking coal, effective April 16. The company stated that its board had approved the increase in the «notified price of coal by Rs 10 per tonne, from the current Rs 10 per tonne to Rs 20 per tonne for non-coking coal and Rs 10 per tonne for coking coal, for both regulated and non-regulated sectors across CIL, towards contributing to the corpus of CMPS-1998.» Coal India contributes to over 80% of domestic coal production.

Uttarakhand Waqf Board Chairman Shadab Shams on Tuesday said that the poor Muslims have hopes from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, adding that it is «70 saal Vs Modi Karyakal» (PM Modi term). Speaking to ANI, the Uttarakhand Waqf Board Chairman said that the PM Modi-led central government has decided to bring the poor Muslims into the mainstream. «Poor Muslims have hopes from PM Modi, and that is why we have named this amendment bill as 'Ummeed'. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju is the ray of hope… PM Modi's government has decided that they will bring the poor Muslims into the mainstream. It is '70 saal Vs Modi Karyakal',» Shams said. He further attacked the opposition and said that the Opposition had 70 years, and they did whatever they could and «looted» Waqf. «They looted Waqf. They looted the rights of the poor… They are scaring the Muslims by saying that mosques would be taken away. Those who are opposing are not Muslims. They are political Muslims of Congress, Samajwadi Party, AAP and Janata Dal. There are NGOs and committees behind them, such as Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind and the Muslim Personal Law Board, who want to go to the Rajya Sabha through a backdoor… All of them are Waqf beneficiaries. They are worried that it would be taken away from them… They are worried because it is going to be taken away from the rich. We are sure that PM Modi will pass the Waqf Amendment Bill and give the poor Muslims their rights,» he added.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Global cues continue to dictate the trends in the Indian stock market as we begin the new financial year. While trends remain uncertain, certain stocks are able to handle this scenario efficiently.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Even as the markets regulator took a slew of measures to curb the retail frenzy in options trading, it turns out that individuals participating only in the futures and options (F&O) segment of NSE comprise less than a fifth of those who traded in derivatives last fiscal.

In surpassing the previous record—held by the late segregationist Senator Strom Thurmond, who filibustered against the Civil Rights Act of 1957 for 24 hours and 18 minutes—Booker etched his name into Senate history. But unlike Thurmond, who fought against progress, Booker used his time to rally against what he sees as a dangerous consolidation of power. «I rise with the intention of disrupting the normal business of the United States Senate for as long as I am physically able,» Booker said at the outset of his remarks. «I rise tonight because I believe sincerely that our country is in crisis,» Booker said.

Live with Kelly and Mark aired its final episode from its original studio on the Upper West Side of New York City, marking the end of an era after 37 years. The morning show concluded its era at the studio as Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos expressed deep emotions about leaving their current work environment.

Chetan Bhagat recently shared his experience of meeting Bollywood superstar Salman Khan for the first time. In an interview with Lallantop, Bhagat recalled visiting Salman’s residence, Galaxy Apartments, during the making of Hello, a film adaptation of his novel One Night @ the Call Center. He described the visit as surreal, saying it felt like stepping into another world.

Maharani Rajikaraje Gaekwad and Princess Diya Kumari of Rajasthan, still hold social and political influence, others have made headlines with contentious claims to historical sites and properties. Among them is Prince Yakub Habeebuddin Tucy, a man who claims to be the sixth-generation heir of Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor. His lineage, he asserts, connects him to legendary rulers like Akbar, Shah Jahan, and Aurangzeb. But it is not just his ancestry that has kept him in the news—it is his claims over some of India’s most iconic heritage sites, as reported by TOI.

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.

finished steel imports during the first 11 months of the financial year, which began in April, stood at 8.98 million metric tons, marking a 15.8% year-on-year increase, according to provisional government data reviewed by Reuters on Tuesday. India, the world's second-biggest crude steel producer, became a net importer in 2023/24, a trend that has continued with rising shipments from China, South Korea and Japan. Last month, India recommended a 12% temporary tax on certain steel products for 200 days, known as a safeguard duty, in an attempt to curb imports. South Korea was the biggest exporter of the alloy to India during April-February, with shipments reaching 2.6 million metric tons, up 7.1% year-on-year, the data showed. Finished steel imports from China totalled 2.4 million metric tons, down 5.3% year-on-year, while imports from Japan reached 1.9 million metric tons, marking a nearly 70% year-on-year increase, the data showed.

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The Atlantic magazine being inadvertently added to a private group chat with high-level officials of the Donald Trump administration. The officials, including Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, were discussing a strike on Yemen in bare bones detail on the chat, revealing crucial operational details. The media blitz around the scandal has driven people to download the app for the first time.

Gold June futures contracts at MCX rose by Rs 677 to their new all-time high of Rs 90,797 on Tuesday, April 1, amid uncertainties surrounding the trade war. Meanwhile, silver May futures contracts have been volatile, but firmly above the Rs 1 lakh/kg mark. The same opened higher today at Rs 1,00,791/kg, gaining of Rs 726 or 0.73%.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The tax relief provided in the Union budget takes effect from 1 April. Taxpayers can now expect more money left in their hands.

Private placement of corporate bonds, for the record, scaled a new peak in FY25. By contrast, in the public market dominated by NBFCs, fundraising plunged 60% year-on-year. Companies raised ₹10.7 lakh crore (until March 27) through private placement of corporate bonds, compared with ₹10.2 lakh crore a year ago, data compiled by primedatabase.com showed. But public issuances retreated over 60% to ₹8,200 crore. India's private placement bond market is dominated by financial institutions, such as banks, NBFCs and public sector entities.

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Although some experts expect the rupee to be in the 87.50/$1 to 85.75/$1 range by December 2025, most economists are hesitant to put out a level due to tariff-related uncertainties.

Miriam Yarimi, allegedly had a history of reckless driving. She reportedly spoke about her passion for speed and luxury cars. Authorities are now reviewing her past traffic violations.

Social media has been filled with behind-the-scenes images hinting at a firefighter funeral procession, and many think Bobby's days on the show might be numbered. Though an official statement has not been made, the dramatic teasers have had fans wondering if 9-1-1 is getting ready to bid farewell to one of its favorite characters.

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...