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Mahagathbandhan government in Bihar would not remain intact, former CM Jitan Ram Manjhi, who leads the Hindustan Awam Morcha, claimed on Friday. Speaking to reporters, Manjhi claimed that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's statement on dynasty politics was aimed at his allies Congress and RJD. «There is nothing to say much about the political atmosphere in Bihar.

Veteran actor Chiranjeevi says he is «humbled and grateful» to be honoured to be with Padma Vibushan, an award that he owes to his fans. The 68-year-old actor's name was announced among the Padma awardees on the eve of the Republic Day. He has been bestowed with the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian honour awarded for exceptional and distinguished service, along with Indian cinema icon Vyjayantimala.

Bigg Boss 17' approaches on January 28, 2024, audiences are eagerly awaiting the final verdict in what has been a season marked by intense drama and unexpected twists. Hosted by Bollywood actor Salman Khan, the reality show has kept viewers hooked with its gripping narrative. Recent reports from siasat.com and TOI shed light on the combined earnings of Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain during their stint on 'Bigg Boss 17'. Known for its high stakes, the show has seen contestants vying for substantial sums, and Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain are no exception.

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) came up as an excellent strategy to align environmental goals with financial goals. It eventually promotes the betterment of the country. In context with the Indian stock market, ESG is gaining good traction. This is the result of constant government investment and the increased interest of citizens. People are now preferring to buy and make things that are not only financially feasible but also environmentally feasible.

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, in a social media video, shared the news. "It is bittersweet that I must announce that Ingenuity, the 'little helicopter that could' - and it kept saying, 'I think I can, I think I can' - well, it has now taken its last flight on Mars," Reuters quoted Nelson as saying. The mission was initially planned for 30 days, however, it was extended nearly three years.

interim budget is likely to see higher capital expenditure on infrastructure, in line with the past three years, with a focus on green investment to meet the demand for earlier committed projects, and give a push to growth, create jobs, attract private investments and offset the impact of global uncertainty, said experts. «The interim budget is a working document and I don't expect a great radical shift in policy. This means that the government will continue to maximise public expenditure on infrastructure, both core and social,» said Vinayak Chatterjee, founder, The Infravision Foundation. He said the government needs to continue higher spending on infrastructure if it aspires for gross capital formation on infrastructure to be 8-9% of GDP. According to the Confederation of Indian Industry, rationalisation of subsidies, revenue augmentation and simplification of taxes could allow the government to increase the capex by 20% to ₹12 lakh crore.

A group of federal appeals court judges in New Orleans is mulling whether a 2018 social media post by Tesla CEO Elon Musk unlawfully threatened Tesla employees with the loss of stock options if they decided to be represented by a union

Investing.com — The U.S. economy grew at a faster than anticipated rate in the fourth quarter, as activity remained robust even as it shows signs of slowing back down to a pre-pandemic pace.

Narendra Modi's address to first-time voters on the occasion of National Voters Day across the state. He said the broadcast was impeded despite having “valid permissions". Malviya shared a video clip on social media, purportedly showing the police stopping the screening of PM Modi's live interaction with first-time voters in North Kolkata.

For the first time ever, ESG funds saw global net outflows amid a major exodus by US investors from environmental, social and governance strategies.

It’s indisputable that something needs to be done to fix the Social Security system’s underfunding problem, and a pair of ideologically opposed academics suggest eliminating the tax preferences for 401(k)s and individual retirement accounts as solution.

Happy Republic Day 2024: As we embark on the joyous occasion of Republic Day 2024, it's time to infuse our digital celebrations with a touch of patriotism. One fantastic way to express your national pride is by adorning your social media with Republic Day-themed stickers on platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to download and use these vibrant digital stickers, enhancing the festive spirit on your timelines. How to download and share WhatsApp Stickers, labels on Android WhatsApp, being one of the most popular messaging apps in India, offers a wide array of stickers to celebrate various occasions, including Republic Day. Follow these simple steps to download and use Republic Day stickers on WhatsApp: ➤ Open Google Play Store on your Android device and type «Republic Day Sticker» in the search bar. ➤ Select your preferred sticker pack from the search results and download it.

Narendra Modi launched several projects in Uttar Pradesh before the Lok Sabha elections. He emphasized that he initiates development, and it is the people who support him. Speaking at a gathering in Bulandshahr, he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over Rs 19,100 crore.

citizenship, wage disparities, work-life balance, belief in the legal protection of human and labor rights, and discontent with the political and social conditions in the country have contributed to the growing migration to Western nations, said experts attending a seminar titled ‘Navigating New Horizons: The Evolving Patterns of Kerala’s Migration Landscape’ at St Teresa’s college on Wednesday, reported TOI. “Migration in Kerala is undergoing drastic changes in the recent years. If migration in the past was mostly of unskilled workers, currently the migration is among skilled workers as well as students moving abroad in search of better living conditions,” said Divya Balan, assistant professor at FLAME University, Pune. Experts also said that though gender divide among migrants is less visible in Kerala, when compared to a few other states in India, there is lack of narratives about female migration abroad. Therefore, there is a need to conduct more studies from Kerala on migration from marginalized sections of the society, including those from queer communities. The session also touched upon the history and transformation of the political economy of the Gulf region during the colonial and post-colonial era. It delved into the societal factors within the state that triggered the migration of Malayalis to the region, particularly in the 1970s. “St Teresa’s College is celebrating its 100-year legacy and the college has always advocated social transformation through education. We curated the seminar to dissect the multiple layers of migration from the state to the globe,” said Leela P U, faculty at the sociology department, which organized the seminar.

2018 World Juniors hockey team have been told to surrender to police and are set to face charges in relation to an alleged group sexual assault in London, Ont., according to a media report.The Globe and Mail first reported the development Wednesday, citing two sources with knowledge of the investigation who were not named because they were not authorized to speak on the case.The players, who have not been charged yet, have been given a set period of time to present themselves at London police headquarters, the Globe reported. Global News has not independently confirmed the Globe reporting.Several players who were members on the 2018 team have taken indefinite leaves of absence from their clubs over recent days, according to statements from their teams posted on the social media platform X and in public comments.

Ayodhya's Ram temple consecration will likely have a rub-off effect on other leading pilgrimages such as Shirdi, Kashi Vishwanath, Odisha's Jagannath Rath Yatra, Tirupati, Mathura, Vaishno Devi and Golden Temple, companies selling consumer staples and grocery essentials as well as jewellery chains said. Adani Wilmar, ITC, Reliance, Parle Products, Dabur and Britannia are deepening distribution and dealer networks, launching limited edition packs or doubling marketing and branding spends at large religious sites, while jewellers such as Kalyan and Senco are setting up stores in spiritual zones.

A liquor store has opened in Saudi Arabia for the first time in over 70 years

HBR) piece deals with the rise of a new type of urban conglomeration, meta cities. It elaborates its features: Resurrected residentials During Covid, many predicted the death of global cities because many residents retreated to suburbs and small towns to work remotely.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge sent a letter to home minister Amit Shah, registering his concerns about the «security issues» Rahul Gandhi faced in Assam during his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra and sought security cover for the safety of the former party president during his yatra in the state. Kharge's letter, incidentally, came a day after the Assam Police booked Gandhi and some of his colleagues on the charge of «wanton acts of violence». In his letter to Shah, Kharge said that on many occasions during Gandhi's yatra, Assam Police has been found wanting in providing adequate security to him despite the fact he is entitled to Z+ security.

NEW DELHI : Hindi language comedies and dramas with relevant social messaging, which were a huge draw before the covid-19 outbreak, have lost steam at the box office post the pandemic. At that time, films such as Dangal, Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Badhaai Ho had set the cash registers ringing. However, the genre has witnessed a spate of flops over the past few years.

Buddha of mosquitoes that kept him awake the entire night. The Buddha did not respond. Next day, the same disciple was whining about the quality of meals being served.