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election season, the government has sent advisories to the Election Commission (EC) for safeguarding against heatwave to reduce fatalities and illness. The country is expected to experience extreme weather difficulties in the form of increased number of heatwaves during the next three months, said Kiren Rijiju, minister of earth sciences, which operates IMD. During the general election there will be an increase in outdoor activity such as election rallies, meetings and campaigns, which could heighten public vulnerability to heatwaves, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) which has sent advisories to the EC.

Construction of Affordable and Mid-Income Housing Projects (SWAMIH I), has invested around Rs 300 crore in realty developer Hubtown’s residential project in Ghatkopar suburb of Mumbai, said persons with direct knowledge of the development. The project, Rising City, is near the Eastern Express Highway and it consists of six towers with a total of more than 700 apartments, of which 550 apartments are already sold. “The definitive documents for the financing transaction were registered a few days ago and the first tranche of the funds have already been deployed for the purpose of the project completion that will provide relief to more than 550 homebuyers awaiting delivery of their apartments,” said one of the persons mentioned above.

Developing economies of East Asia and the Pacific are set to see slowing growth, with higher-for-longer interest rates and worsening geopolitical tensions clouding the outlook for the region, the World Bank said.

World Autism Day is observed to raise awareness about autism spectrum disorders (ASD). This special day aims to spread awareness about autism as a disorder and to support those who are suffering from it. It is a global healthcare event that focuses on acceptance, support, and inclusion of autistic people and advocacy of their rights. What Is Autism? Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a diverse group of conditions characterized by some degree of difficulty with social interaction and communication. Other characteristics include atypical patterns of activities and behaviors, such as difficulty with transition from one activity to another, a focus on details, and unusual reactions to sensations.

electric scooter is full of technology, integrating cutting-edge AI capabilities for a smarter, safer, and more convenient ride, Powered by an in-house developed chip, the LMA09000, Solo harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to navigate the streets. As per the company, its adaptive algorithm, JU-GUARD, ensures continuous learning from every ride, enhancing efficiency and performance. In a recent announcement on social media platform X, Bhavish Aggarwal, the co-founder of Ola Electric, proudly unveiled Solo, highlighting its game-changing features.

When the spring proxy season kicks off in April, executives at public companies should expect a flood of political shareholder proposals focused on issues like climate change rather than traditional business concerns. From 2021 to 2023, the number of environmental and social shareholder proposals jumped 52%.

NEW DELHI : Content studios and streaming services are increasingly tying up with popular short-video platforms such as Chingari, Roposo, FilterCopy and Instagram Reels to reach a large base of audiences spread across the country and create hype in the run-up to the release of their shows and films. The loyal fan-following of these platforms serves as a ready base of young, digitally-savvy audience, and creators who are often seen collaborating with lead stars pitch in with innovative concepts for short clips that grab viewer attention instantly.

magpie are campaigning for Australian wildlife authorities to reunite him with his best friend Peggy, an English Staffordshire terrier, after the animals’ owners say they were pressured to surrender the wild bird.Molly the magpie was rescued as a chick by Juliette Wells and Reece Mortensen, a couple from Queensland who now run the “Peggy and Molly” social media pages. The couple’s videos document the magpie and Staffie playing and sleeping together, and one recent video even showed Molly imitating the sound of a dog barking.A post shared by Peggyandmolly (@peggyandmolly)But in an emotional video posted to Instagram, the couple revealed they “had to surrender Molly.”Wells said that “a small group of people” had been “constantly complaining” about Molly to the Queensland Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (Desi).

Election Commission issued a censure on Monday to BJP leader Dilip Ghosh and Congress' Supriya Shrinate for their derogatory remarks against the dignity of women. The Commission stated that their comments constituted a low-level personal attack and breached the provisions of the Model Code of Conduct.

Rose Hanbury's United Kingdom estate Houghton Hall has refuted claims regarding the possession of antique valuables allegedly looted from China, as per a Hindustan Times report. The accusations arose following scrutiny towards artefacts in the Marquess and Marchioness of Cholmondeley's grand residence.

income tax regime is being spread on some social media platforms. It is therefore clarified that: 1)There is no new change which is coming in from 01.04.2024. 2)The new tax regime under section 115BAC(1A) was introduced in the Finance Act 2023, as compared to the existing old regime (without exemptions) (SEE TABLE BELOW) 3)The new tax regime is applicable for persons other than companies and firms, is applicable as a default regime from the Financial Year 2023-24 and the Assessment Year corresponding to this is AY 2024-25.

Crew Box Office Collection Day 3: Bollywood movie 'Crew', starring Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon, was released in theatres on Friday, March 29. The box office collection figures of Day 3 indicate a surge in collection in domestic business against the previous day's numbers. According to film industry tracker Sacnilk, the film minted ₹29.25 crore net during its three-day run in theatres.

Batman — Part II' is in the works and Robert Pattinson is set to return as the Caped Crusader. It will remain an Elseworlds franchise as Matt Reeves is still fleshing out The Batman universe. 'The Batman — Part II' may start filming sometime in 2025 as James Gunn is working on his new Superman movie at present. It will not be released before 2026.

Asaduddin Owaisi paid tribute to Mukhtar Ansari and visited his residence in Ghazipur. Taking to the social media platform X, he expressed grief over Ansari's death and wrote, «Today we went to the house of the deceased Mukhtar Ansari and paid tribute to his family. In this difficult time, we stand with his family, supporters and loved ones.» Taking a veiled jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he said, «Insha Allah, the light will break through this darkness. If you are 'Pharaoh' then 'Moses' will also definitely come.»

Vitalik Buterin, the Ethereum co-founder, was spotted out and about in the South Korean tech hub city of Pangyo over the weekend – to the delight of the nation’s crypto community.

The coming general election will not only determine the victory or defeat of political titans but will also serve as a referendum on the introduction of new values into Indian politics. One can draw parallels between the upcoming election and India’s first general election of 1952. It had been just five years since Independence.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is fighting back against the Opposition BNP’s India-Out campaign and has advised the BNP leaders and their families to first ban India made products in their homes before launching the malicious campaign. Last week Hasina launched an attack on BNP’s “India-Out” campaign on the occasion of the country’s Independence Day on March 26 advising the leaders of the Opposition party to first shun India made products at home and highlighted that even most kitchen items in Bangladesh are bought from India. “How many Indian saris do their wives have?” Hasina asked in a reference to BNP leaders at an event in Dhaka organised on the occasion of the country’s Independence Day observed on March 26.

IPL 2024: The encounter in Visakhapatnam between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) did not go in favour of the defending champions. CSK suffered a 20-run defeat against the Rishabh Pant-led home team. However, no CSK fan seems to be complaining.

Netflix has been much-talked about among fans. 'Wednesday' season one was a hugely successful. Jenna Ortega's acting received accolades from critics and audience alike. The anticipation for 'Wednesday' season 2 continues to grow as additional casting calls suggest that production won't conclude until November 2024. With confirmation that the new season won't grace screens in 2024, fans are bracing for a longer wait. Given the extensive production timeline, it's unlikely that the show will return until the spring of 2025 at the earliest, with the possibility of an even longer hiatus, according to a report is WhatsOnNetflix.

Merkle Manufactory, the company behind the decentralized social network Farcaster, is on the verge of reaching a valuation of $1 billion in its latest funding round.

Indian politics is taking a leaf out of the US playbook. With Lok Sabha elections just weeks away, political merchandise is taking off in a big way for the first time in the world's largest democracy. Ecommerce platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart and Meesho are cashing in on the poll fever, selling 'election clothing' such as t-shirts, caps and sweatshirts with messages such as 'NaMo Hat Trick', referring to Prime Pinister Narendra Modi, and 'Rahul is Hope', referring to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. «At least two dozen sellers have onboarded different ecommerce platforms with election merchandise. We are consistently getting requests from sellers as the election momentum builds up,» said an executive at a large ecommerce platform asking not to be named. Amazon, specifically, is selling merchandise under a 'Wear Your Opinion' franchise on the online platform.