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The federal government on Friday designated an area of ocean off New England for the development of offshore wind in a move that generated cheers from environmental groups but questions from fishermen

Zomato cofounder and chief executive Deepinder Goyal on Monday said the company’s quick-commerce platform Blinkit will be bigger than its mainstay business of food-delivery in a year’s time. Goyal was speaking at the goverment of India-organised Startup Mahakumbh, a three-day event where startup founders will convene to discuss how policy formations can help boost India's global ranking in innovation. The food-delivery major has big plans to take Blinkit beyond grocery delivery into the territory of ecommerce. ET had reported on March 4 that the Zomato’s Blinkit and Mumbai-based Zepto are adding categories such as electronics, fashion and home appliances as they start looking like mainstream ecommerce sites.

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DC vs RCB WPL Final 2024: The fans of Delhi Capitals went through another heartbreak as Meg Lanning-led team faced its second consecutive final defeat in the Women's Premier League. Last year, it was Mumbai Indians and this year Smriti Mandhana-led Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Delhi Capitals by 8 wickets to clinch the championship. The bowlers dominated in today's game as RCB's Shreyanka Patil delivered a breathtaking spell to decimate the strong DC batters.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, a new legal battle looms over the ownership of their billion-dollar Château Miraval. Pitt, who has already emerged victorious in three legal skirmishes against Jolie, is now preparing for a fourth trial to secure ownership of the famed French vineyard amidst allegations of breach of contract and unauthorized share sales to a Russian tycoon.

Sajjan Jindal molested her. The police said that the hotel staff confirmed that Jindal did not go to the hotel on that day. The complainant filed a rape case at the BKC police station against Sajjan Jindal in December 2023 and claimed that she was molested in January 2022 in the penthouse atop the company’s head office.

MUMBAI : Oister Global, which invests in PE and VC funds, is looking to deploy ₹4,500 crore in private market funds in the next two years, a top executive said. The Gurugram-based firm, which is also an investor in Blume Ventures, will deploy close to ₹1,000 crore by the end of this year, and ₹3,500 on top of that in the next year, said Rohit Bhayana, co-CEO & co-founder, Oister Global. “When we talk about these numbers, we're talking about both debt and equity.

The most convincing factor for investors is returns. Things like the team or developers behind a project and its utility can be appealing but they are typically means to an end. And that end is getting the most money from their capital.

Prajagalam,' (the voice of the public) in Palnadu district, the first joint public meeting of NDA partners in Andhra Pradesh after ten years. Modi will be joined by TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu and Janasena chief Pawan Kalyan in the public meeting, and this is the first time all the three leaders will share the stage in a rally for the 2024 polls. Named Prajagalam, the meeting will mark the first NDA election meeting in Andhra Pradesh in the run-up to the simultaneous Legislative Assembly and Lok Sabha polls scheduled on May 13. Janasena said Prajagalam is aimed at «chasing away atrocious politics» for the golden future of Andhra Pradesh. The TDP, Janasena and BJP are mobilising their cadres in large numbers for the meeting.

Reluctance of some ministers and lawmakers in Karnataka to contest the Lok Sabha polls seems to have put the Congress scouting for "winnable" candidates in a spot of bother in finalising contestants for bulk of the seats. It has been ten days since the Congress announced its candidates for seven segments while the process to pick nominees for the remaining 21 seats is on. The Congress' first list released on March eight did not have names of any of the ministers and legislators. According to party sources, the Congress leadership has been making efforts to convince some ministers and lawmakers to contest, as they have faced problems in identifying winnable candidates in several segments.

A post shared by Sonali Singh (@sonalisingh) Ed crooned his chart-busting track 'Lover' in Punjabi with the Punjabi singer which proved to be a big takeaway for fans attending the concert. Social media was strong to react to the stars performance as a user wrote, “I knew it!!!! History made…" Another user noted, “What a rise, was a gift of bringing the world together through music.

election that is guaranteed to cement Vladimir Putin's hardline rule. The three-day vote has already been marred by a surge in fatal Ukrainian bombardments and a series of incursions into Russian territory by pro-Ukrainian sabotage groups.

Kamal Haasan took a dig at the central government over the announcement of the Lok Sabha poll dates by the Election Commission in seven stages, saying that before implementing the idea of 'One Nation, One Election', at least one election should be held in a single phase. «Before we try to attempt 'One Nation, One Election', can we at least try 'One Election, One Phase'?» the Makkal Needhi Maiam president posted on X. The general election for 543 Lok Sabha seats will be held in seven phases from April 19, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced on Saturday. The counting will be held on June 4.

Gaza said on Saturday that acute malnutrition was accelerating in the north of the Palestinian enclave as Israel prepared to send a delegation to Qatar for new ceasefire talks on a hostage deal with Hamas. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) said one in three children under the age of two in northern Gaza is now acutely malnourished, putting more pressure on Israel over the looming famine.

Israel-Gaza war: At least 20 people killed, 155 injured in shelling while awaiting food aid in Gaza, says report On Friday, Israel said it would send a delegation to Qatar for more talks with mediators after its enemy Hamas presented a new proposal for a ceasefire with an exchange of hostages and prisoners. The delegation will be led by the head of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency, David Barnea, a source familiar with the talks said, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeking to convene his security cabinet to discuss the proposal before the talks start.

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ALSO READ: IPL 2024: BCCI might shift second half of the series to another country, says report Hours after the announcement of the schedule for the Lok Sabha elections 2024, Shah dismissed the speculation of staging the second half of IPL 2024 abroad. He said, as quoted by news agency PTI, “The entire IPL will be held in India. We will be formulating the remaining schedule very soon and announce it." Earlier in the day, A Times of India quoted a BCCI official as saying that they may consider scheduling the second half of the IPL series in UAE, as the Election Commission of India was to announce the election schedule on Saturday at 3 pm.

IPL 2024 begins, cricket enthusiasts around the world eagerly anticipate the thrilling matches set to unfold. From the inaugural clash between the Chennai Super Kings and the Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 22 to the final showdown, fans are eager to catch every moment of the action. If you're in Oman and wondering how to catch the IPL excitement, we've got you covered.

Lok Sabha elections draw near, promises flood the political arena, each party vying for attention with its set of assurances. These promises often shape the narrative of the elections, dictating the fate of political contenders based on their resonance with the masses. Here's a glimpse into the ten pivotal issues likely to dominate the electoral discourse: 1. Modi Ki Guarantee: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spearheads his campaign with the mantra of 'Modi Ki Guarantee'. This pledge encompasses the development of youth, empowerment of women, welfare of farmers, and upliftment of marginalized communities. It serves as the focal point of discussion, attracting verbal sparring among rivals. 2. Congress' Nyay Guarantees: The Congress party echoes its promises through the 'Nyay' guarantees, emphasizing justice for various segments of society. From youth and farmers to women and laborers, the party's manifesto revolves around these pledges, shaping its campaign narrative.

Apple was aware of the potential risks associated with its AirTags and could be held legally accountable under California law for harm caused by the misuse of the tracking devices. In the surviving claims, the plaintiffs argued that the AirTag's safety features were lacking and contributed to their injuries during instances of stalking. Judge Chhabria acknowledged these concerns, stating that Apple's argument about the design of the AirTag's safety measures could not be conclusively determined at this early stage.