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Google has introduced two new features, Canvas and Audio Overview, to its Gemini AI platform. The features are aimed at making it easier for users to create, collaborate and learn more efficiently. The updates were announced in a recent blog post by Google. What is Canvas? Canvas is a new interactive workspace within Gemini that lets users create, edit and share content more collaboratively. It can be used to write documents, edit code or work on projects—everything updates in real time.

Au Small Finance Bank Ltd.(up 1.98 per cent), Canara Bank(up 1.9 per cent), Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.(up 1.69 per cent), Punjab National Bank(up 1.37 per cent) and ICICI Bank Ltd.(up 1.31 per cent) were among the top gainers.

hybrid mutual funds — schemes that invest in equity and debt — may serve investors, especially new and inexperienced investors, better. Conservative hybrid mutual funds are the entry to the world of hybrid funds. These schemes invest mostly in debt and a small percent in equity. As per the Sebi norms, conservative hybrid schemes must invest 75-90% in debt instruments and 10-25% in stocks. These schemes are ideal for investors looking to invest a small part of their corpus in equity to earn some extra returns. Conservative hybrid schemes, as the name suggests, are meant for investors with a conservative risk profile.

In a statement released on Friday, the company said that its sales remain strong, and that it is in the process of clearing the backlog that had caused discrepancies in vehicle registration data. According to Ola, this backlog, which was not caused by any internal operational issues, is being addressed, with daily registration numbers already surpassing 50% of the company’s three-month daily sales average. As of the latest update, 40% of the February backlog has already been cleared, and Ola Electric expects the issue to be fully resolved by the end of March 2025.

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Simone Basile, a self-styled “influencer” known as the “8th King of Rome,” disguised himself to infiltrate the Rome hospital where Francis is being treated. Basile, a former funeral worker, livestreamed his attempt to “expose” the pope’s absence, despite Vatican officials sharing daily health updates, photos, and even an audio recording of Francis.

Zomato confirmed the approval by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) on the name change of the company to Eternal Limited, with effect from March 20, 2025. «The name of the company, thus, stands amended to “Eternal Limited” with effect from March 20, 2025, and the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the company stands altered to the extent of the change of name of the company,» Zomato said in a regulatory filing. This follows the update earlier this month, where the shareholders of the Gurugram-based company had sought its shareholders’ nod to change the name of its parent entity to Eternal Ltd,ET reported.

The BPSC preliminary exams for the Integrated CCE 70th were conducted on December 13, 2024, and January 4, 2025, with results declared on January 23, 2025. The Integrated CCE 70th mains are scheduled for April 25-30. Exam dates for other posts are yet to be announced, and candidates are advised to regularly check the official website, bpsc.bihar.gov.in, for updates.

AIBE 19 Result 2024 LIVE: The Bar Council of India is yet to announce the AIBE 19 Results 2024. Once declared, the candidates can check the All India Bar Examination results on the official website: allindiabarexamination.com. The provisional answer key for AIBE 19 was released on December 28, 2024.

DCM Shriram Industries Ltd.(up 4.10%), Bannari Amman Sugars Ltd.(up 3.82%) and Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd.(up 0.22%) stood among the top gainers.

Oriental Trimex Ltd.(up 5.02%), Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd.(up 1.44%), Ashapura Minechem Ltd.(up 1.25%), The Orissa Minerals Development Company Ltd.(up 0.24%), Coal India Ltd.(up 0.14%), Madhav Marbles & Granites Ltd.(up 0.05%) and NMDC Ltd.(up 0.02%) stood among the top gainers.

Shares of Bharat Forge Ltd.(up 5.14 per cent), Bajaj Auto Ltd.(up 2.57 per cent), Eicher Motors Ltd.(up 2.52 per cent), Hero MotoCorp Ltd.(up 1.71 per cent) and Exide Industries Ltd.(up 1.58 per cent) ended the day as top gainers in the pack.

Domestic benchmark index NSE Nifty ended 283.06 points up at 23190.65, while the BSE Sensex closed 899.01 points up at 76348.06.

Benchmark NSE Nifty index rose 147.86 points to 23055.45 amid buying in frontline bluechip stocks.

The official X page of the IPL on late Wednesday dropped some thrilling updates, and promising to make it an unforgettable night, for both cricket and music fans. First up, the sensational Karan Aujla will take the stage, and his performance is expected to give the 'ultimate vibe check'. «Get ready for the ultimate vibe check! Global Superstar Karan Aujla is all set to light up the #TATAIPL 18 Opening Ceremony, bringing the fire and setting new trends like never before!» the league's X handle posted.

WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve in a closely watched decision Wednesday held the line on benchmark interest rates though still indicated that reductions are likely later in the year.

Ottawa has put in place new rules limiting the fees banks can levy on customers who don’t have enough in their accounts to cover a cheque or other pre-authorized charges.

ISBT) is set to become more efficient and commuter-friendly. The terminal will soon have real-time bus updates, estimated wait times, and improved turnaround time through digital displays and SMS alerts. According to a PTI report, the ISBT will introduce an Automated Bus Bay Allotment System to reduce congestion, optimise space, and improve real-time passenger information services. The system will also use Fastag-based entry and exit management to streamline traffic flow. To implement these upgrades, the Delhi Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (DTIDC) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the design, supply, installation, and maintenance of the system.

Lahaul and Spiti and Kinnaur (above 2,900 metres), a yellow alert (partly unsafe conditions) for Kullu and a green alert (isolated instability) for the Shimla district. Weather remained mainly dry in the state over the past 24 hours since Tuesday evening. However, light snow was witnessed near the Atal Tunnel, Rohtang, and Lahaul and Spiti police have advised commuters to be cautious and stay updated about weather conditions. The road is open for traffic but as a precautionary measure, all tourist 4x4 vehicles have been directed to return towards Manali from the north portal of the tunnel, the police said. The Met office has predicted light rain and snow at isolated places in Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur and the higher reaches of Chamba, Kangra and Kullu districts on Thursday and Friday. Keylong recorded the lowest night temperature of minus 5.8 degrees Celsius.

Amazon's self-driving unit Zoox agreed to recall 258 vehicles due to issues with its automated driving system that could cause unexpected hard braking, after a US investigation, according to a company filing Wednesday. The recall affects vehicles equipped with self-driving software versions released before November 5. The California-based company said it has addressed the issue by updating the software on the company-owned vehicles. In May, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a probe into self-driving Zoox vehicles due to unexpected braking leading to two rear-end collisions that injured motorcyclists.

In her Mansion House speech in November last year, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said the government intended to trial a pilot digital gilt instrument (DIGIT) issuance using DLT. In an update on Tuesday (18 March), Reeves added that the government was engaging with the UK Debt Management Office (DMO) «to understand what technological options are available to facilitate an issuance» and how DIGIT can «best be designed to stimulate wider development and adoption of DLT infrastructure across UK capital markets». FCA launches AI Lab to bolster innovation and development in fin...