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80 Naxalites have been killed in Chhattisgarh, 125 were arrested while more than 150 have surrendered. In the very limited span of time, we will be able to root out Naxal terror from the country under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi," the Union Home Minister said. The BJP ousted the Congress and rose to power in Chhattisgarh after winning the state assembly polls last year.

EPFO) has ordered to enhance the existing eligibility limit of 68J claims for withdrawal from ₹50,000 to ₹1 lakh now. The announcement was made via a circular issued by the EPFO on April 16. The pension fund body has also made the changes in the application software on April 10, 2024.

Saharanpur Lok Sabha constituencies for allegedly neglecting the community while distributing party tickets, a leader said on Wednesday. The 'mahapanchayat' was called on Tuesday in the Kheda area by Thakur Pooran Singh, the national president of Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan and a prominent Rajput leader in the area. It was attended by the Chaubisa Rajput Community spread across Muzaffarnagar constituency and other Rajput communities from nearby districts. «The boycott is being done as a sign of protest for insulting the Rajput Community by neglecting it in ticket distribution which has been done by the Bharatiya Janata Party,» Singh said. «People of the Rajput community in these areas will not vote for the BJP candidate but will opt for another strong contender from other parties in his place,» he said.

Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024: From the chaos of bullets to the serenity of ballots, a remarkable transformation is unfolding in Maharashtra's Maoist heartland. Vikas Kumre, a resident of Gardewara village, dodging splinters from multiple IED explosions during the 2019 LS polls. Now, in 2024, he stands witness to a vibrant electoral process just 6km away from the Maoist stronghold of Abujmarh. Polling Stations in «liberated» corridor In a historic move, helicopters buzz overhead, dropping off poll officials and C-60 commandos to secure the area. These actions mark the inauguration of 11 polling stations in a Maoist «liberated» corridor after 77 years of silence. This corridor stretches across the Dandakaranya forests, spanning 100 km along the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border.

ASML, the largest supplier of equipment to computer chip makers, reported weaker than expected first-quarter new bookings on Wednesday, although sales to China held up despite U.S.-led restrictions. Shares in Europe's biggest tech firm, which had risen 34% this year, were down 4.5% to 873.40 euros at 0741 GMT

Gaza's largest fertility clinic in December, the explosion blasted the lids off five liquid nitrogen tanks stored in a corner of the embryology unit. As the ultra-cold liquid evaporated, the temperature inside the tanks rose, destroying more than 4,000 embryos plus 1,000 more specimens of sperm and unfertilized eggs stored at Gaza City's Al Basma IVF centre.

₹10 to ₹11 apiece. There is a minimum bid limit of 1,298 equity shares, and beyond that, bids may be placed in multiples of 1,298 equity shares.

Demat accounts continued to rise at a fast pace with total demat accounts crossing the 15.1 crore mark at the end of March'2024. The demat account additions are likely to have been driven by sharp gains in the indices. The Nifty and Sensex have continued touching fresh highs.

Also Read: Iran's crude oil output up 20% in 2 years at 3.3% of global supply: What does this mean for the Iran-Israel proxy war? The region comprises five of the top ten oil-producing countries. Saudi Arabia holds the top position as the largest producer in the region and ranks as the world's second-largest oil producer, contributing over 12% of the global crude output. Iran is another major producer in the region with a global share of 3.3% and home to vast oil resources.

Irfan Pathan took an indirect dig at the most expensive player in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, Mitchell Starc, as his lean form continued against the Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing season. The experienced Australian pacer, who is renowned for his searing yorker, was acquired by KKR for a record-breaking price tag of Rs 24.75 crore. During KKR's narrow defeat, Starc gave away 50 runs at an economy of 12.50 in his four-over spell.

Lok Sabha elections. The party's decision, announced recently, draws parallels with its tactics in 2004 when it prioritized alliances over individual contests, leading to the removal of the BJP-led NDA from power. With hopes pinned on history repeating itself after 20 years, Congress is gearing up for a calculated electoral maneuver. In the upcoming 2024 elections, Congress is expected to contest approximately 330 seats, a notable decline from its 2004 tally of 417 seats, marking its lowest count to date. The party's spokesperson, Jairam Ramesh, attributed this reduction to the accommodation of partners within the INDIA bloc, particularly in states like Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh. These alliances have prompted Congress to scale back its presence in these states compared to previous elections, aligning with the NCP-Shiv Sena, Left, and Samajwadi Party. «The situation in 2004 mirrors that of 2024. We deliberately opted for fewer seats in these crucial states to forge strong alliances. Congress and the INDIA bloc anticipate a decisive mandate in these elections, without the need for additional parties or wavering allies from the NDA,» Ramesh said. He further suggested that this strategy could influence regional parties in the North-East to align with Congress, shifting away from the BJP.

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to announce the results for Class 10 and 12 in May 2024. Students who appeared for the exams can check their results on the official website of CBSE, cbse.nic.in, and results.cbse.nic.in, by entering their login credentials. The board is expected to announce the official date and time for the announcement of the results. Students can also check their scores via SMS service, Digilocker, and the UMANG application. Multiple Ways to Download Mark Sheet Students can view and download their scorecards through various mediums, including official websites (cbse.gov.in, cbse.nic.in), SMS, Digilocker, UMANG App, Pariksha Sangam Portal, and through an Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) or Call.

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson suggested that the central bank’s key rate may have to remain at its peak for a while to bring down persistently elevated inflation

Lok Sabha polls, defections from major political parties in Maharashtra have caused significant upheaval in the state's political landscape. Among the notable defectors, Dhairyasheel Mohite-Patil, a BJP functionary, leads the list of candidates who have secured nominations for the elections. Dhairyasheel Mohite-Patil, a former BJP member, is among those who parted ways with the party. Defections from the Shiv Sena have also been observed. Interestingly, both factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) have relied heavily on turncoats for a substantial portion of their allocated seats. In a surprising turn of events, 50% of the seats allotted to the Sharad Pawar-led faction of the NCP have been given to defectors. Out of the ten seats designated for this faction, five have been awarded to individuals who switched camps. Similarly, the Ajit Pawar-led NCP, contesting four seats, has allocated two seats to defectors.

Indus Towers expects that Vodafone Idea will pay its entire past dues amounting to around Rs 5,700 crore soon with the latter securing funding. However, the payment may happen at one go or in tranches. Asked about Vodafone Idea (VIL) fundraising plans and what it means for Indus Towers, Prachur Sah, Managing Director & CEO, Indus Towers told ET, “We are pleased to see the positive developments on Vodafone Idea’s fundraise and expect that VIL will clear over-dues of Indus in its entirety.” To a query around VIL’s plans to rollout 5G, he added, “We remain committed to supporting all our customers in their growth plans and are best positioned to do the same for VIL.”

Bitcoin’s soon-to-launch “Runes” token standard will allow the premiere crypto network to catch up to rivals in the realm of DeFi, predicted asset manager Franklin Templeton in a Monday report.

NEAR particularly strives to regain momentum, while DOGE and TON exhibit promising potential in their price charts. Despite slow trading, XRP aims for long-term gains, while KangaMoon with its presale success, is in the news headlines, offering its token as one of the top cryptos to buy for high rewards. With their unique strengths and growing popularity, these tokens present several enticing investment options, making them the top choices for savvy investors looking to diversify their portfolios in April 2024.

international artists just got a lot more complicated. On April 1, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services instituted a 250% visa fee increase for global musicians hoping to tour in the U.S. Artists, advocacy groups and immigration lawyers are concerned it could have devastating effects on emerging talent worldwide and local music economies in the U.S.

Morgan Stanley is cutting at least 50 investment banking jobs in Asia Pacific, three sources said, becoming the latest among global banks to scale back operations in the region mainly due to a slump in China markets. The layoffs affect around 13% of the Wall Street bank's Asia investment banking workforce of 400 in the region, according to one of the sources.

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday claimed that BJP will be wiped out from Uttar Pradesh. «BJP is going to be wiped out in UP from Ghaziabad to Ghazipur. Everything said by BJP turned out to be false,» said Akhilesh Yadav. Continuing his attack on BJP, the SP Chief commented, ' people who came in 2014 will be gone in 2024.'