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real estate developer Savvy Group has emerged as the highest bidder to develop the GIFT Special Economic Zone’s largest commercial and recreational project, including an innovation and startups hub, spread over a total 2.8 million sq ft with a total investment of over Rs 1,200 crore. The company has pipped three other bidders to bag the proposed project that surpasses all existing developments within the GIFT City, which previously boasted the largest development covering a million sq ft. This is the first project conceived by the GIFT City authority following the recent declaration by the Gujarat government to grant an exemption to GIFT City from a long-standing liquor prohibition law dating back 63 years. This exemption aims to bolster the city's appeal to foreign corporations, encouraging increased investment in the region.

Nafe Singh Rathee, the chief of Haryana's Indian National Lok Dal (INLD), was fatally shot while traveling in an SUV with a party worker on Sunday. Opposition parties have blamed BJP-led Haryana government for the incident. INLD has demanded the resignation of Haryana's Chief Minister and Home Minister, alongside a CBI investigation into the incident. Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij has directed officials to promptly address this issue and a Special Task Force (STF) has been mobilized to investigate the incident. Speaking on the incident, Jhajjar SP Arpit Jain said that the accused will be arrested soon.

Indian passenger vehicle industry — which saw a historic 27% growth in FY23 with sales of 3.90 million vehicles, and growing since the pandemic – has floored the pedal by engaging numerous social media influencers to further accelerate sales. And the strategy seems to be working just fine: most automakers have been able to sell cars to an increasingly informed set of buyers – who seemed to know pretty much everything about a vehicle before even stepping into a showroom. The content created by these influencers are consumed by prospective buyers across the country – driving an unprecedented market expansion, beyond the top-tier cities/towns.

Rohit Sharma who is known for his various impromptu talks during fielding always garners the attention of netizens on social media. In the latest instance, Rohit Sharma was heard in stump mike instructing Sarfaraz Khan to wear a helmet while fielding in silly point position. England's Ben Foakes was batting and it was the final session of the day's play when Rohit Sharma was heard instructing Sarfaraz to wear a helmet before the start of the over.

Mann ki Baat monthly radio programme on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hinted that the dates of the Lok Sabha elections may be announced soon and that there would be a three-month break before the next episode since the Model Code of Conduct may take effect in March. While speaking on the 110th episode of the programme, he said, "The atmosphere of Lok Sabha elections is all pervasive in the country and as happened last time, there is a possibility that the code of conduct might also be in place in the month of March." In 2019, the Election Commission had announced the Lok Sabha elections on 10 March. The voting took place in seven phases between 11 April and 19 May.

₹20,824 per month on their needs, nearly 10 times of what the persons in the bottom 5% spend ( ₹2,001), the new Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) released by the statistics ministry showed. In rural areas, the ratio is slightly narrower, at seven times ( ₹1,373 vs ₹10,501). On average, a rural person spent ₹3,773 per month in 2022-23, compared to ₹1,430 recorded in the 2011-12 survey.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday laid the foundation stone for the electric vehicle car and battery manufacturing facility of VinFast Auto Ltd, which has earmarked investments of Rs 16,000 crore for the state, just 50 days after signing an MoU with the Vietnam-based EV maker. The memorandum of understanding with the Government of Tamil Nadu for the plant was signed during the Global Investors Meet held by the DMK government in January. The quick turnaround time from signing to the MoU to laying the foundation stone — 50 days — is an example of Tamil Nadu's industry-friendly climate and showcases the government's commitment to quick clearance of approvals. «In just 50 days since the MoU (was signed) Thoothukudi welcomes VinFast's first EV plant — a monumental stride for the Dravidian Model Economy,» Stalin said. «With Rs 16,000 crore investments and 10,000 plus jobs on the horizon, we are charging ahead into a future where opportunity and innovation meet,» he said in a release.

opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi on Sunday boycotted the traditional tea party ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly session here, accusing the Eknath Shinde-led government of sparking social tensions over reservation and misleading the Maratha community. The week-long Budget session of the legislature begins on Monday during which the vote on account will be presented. Assembly elections are due in the state later this year. MVA comprises the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and Sharad Pawar faction of NCP, while the ruling coalition has BJP, Shinde-led Shiv Sena and NCP group under Ajit Pawar as partners. Chief Minister Shinde had hosted the tea party. After a meeting of MVA leaders, Leader of Opposition in Assembly Vijay Wadettiwar said in a press conference that the government had failed to check farmer suicides.

Dwarka near Beyt Dwarka island, where people can see the underwater remains of ancient Dwarka that were excavated by archaeologists. He conveyed his reverence, saying, «May Bhagwan Shri Krishna bless us all,» in a social media post following the scuba diving adventure. «To pray in the city of Dwarka, which is immersed in the waters, was a very divine experience. I felt connected to an ancient era of spiritual grandeur and timeless devotion. May Bhagwan Shri Krishna bless us all,» the prime minister said in a post on X after the scuba driving experience. He also shared some photos showing him scuba diving in the waters. Modi also offered prayers at the Lord Sri Krishna temple in Dwarka.

110th Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Mann ki Baat won't be broadcast for the next three months in view of upcoming Lok Sabha polls. PM Modi noted, “It is the time for General Elections in the country Like earlier, possibly the model code of conduct will be enforced in the month of March. Mann ki Baat won't be broadcast for the next three months in view of upcoming Lok Sabha polls." PM Modi mentioned the likelihood of the Model Code of Conduct being implemented in March, similar to its enforcement during previous elections.

Aamir Khan, the renowned Bollywood actor and producer, recently shared candid insights regarding the setbacks encountered with his latest film, 'Laal Singh Chaddha'. Despite high expectations and significant efforts from the cast and crew, the film, directed by Advait Chandan, failed to resonate with audiences, leading to a disappointing performance at the box office. Speaking at the ABP Ideas of India Summit 3.0, Khan expressed heartfelt sentiments about the film's underwhelming reception. «It's a film close to my heart,» he remarked, acknowledging the collective dedication of the team involved. «Advait, Kareena, and the whole cast and crew worked hard, and it didn't do well.»

When it comes to the idea of becoming a parent, more men want children than women, according to a new U.S. study.

Vice Media's CEO has said in a memo to staff members that the troubled company plans to lay off several hundred employees

Reddit has struck a deal with Google

The Biden administration, leaders of four Columbia River Basin tribes and the governors of Oregon and Washington have signed papers formally launching a $1 billion plan to help recover depleted salmon populations in the Pacific Northwest

German lawmakers have approved a government plan to liberalize rules on cannabis, paving the way for the country to decriminalize limited amounts of marijuana and allow members of “cannabis clubs” to buy it for recreational purposes

Google apologized Friday for its faulty rollout of a new artificial intelligence image-generator, acknowledging that in some cases the tool would “overcompensate” in seeking a diverse range of people even when such a range didn’t make sense

The official two-week campaign period before Portugal’s early general election has begun

Crakk Box Office Collection Day 2: Vidyut Jammwal starrer action-packed Bollywood film “Crakk," witnessed a slowdown on Day 2 even as it coincided with a weekend day, Saturday, when the numbers usually follow the higher trend. Its numbers fell by 35.2% on February 24 when the film registered 11.27% Hindi occupancy. According to estimates by industry tracker Sacnilk, the film managed to rake in ₹7 crore net within 2 days of its release.

Article 370 Box Office Collection Day 2: Yami Gautam’s starrer Bollywood movie, Article 370, is facing competition from Vidyut Jamwal’s action thriller film Crakk. However, on Day 2 as well, the movie managed to override Crakk which amassed ₹2.75 crore on its second day. According to estimates by industry tracker Sacnilk, the film managed to rake in ₹13.4 crore net within its two-day run in theatres.

The body of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been handed over to his mother, a top aide to Navalny said Saturday on his social media account.Ivan Zhdanov, the director of Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation, made the announcement on his Telegram account and thanked “everyone” who had called on Russian authorities to return Navalny’s body to his mother.Earlier Saturday, Yulia Navalnaya, Navalny’s widow, accused President Vladimir Putin of mocking Christianity by trying to force his mother to agree to a secret funeral after his death in an Arctic penal colony.“Thank you very much. Thanks to everyone who wrote and recorded video messages.