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Swiggy Instamart to deliver a month’s worth of ration instead of free “dhaniya”. What started as a playful banter quickly turned into something serious leaving the user in disbelief. Gopesh Khetan playful teased a quick commerce service, Swiggy Instagram for sending coriander leaves as a freebie. He instead challenged them to send a month’s worth of ration. He wrote, “Bhai @SwiggyInstamart, kya free ka dhaniya bhejte rehte ho? Dum hai toh mahine bhar ka ration bhejwa ke dikhao (Swiggy Instamart, you keep sending free coriander. If you have the guts, send a month’s worth of rations)." Instead of dismissing Gopesh’s teasing, Swiggy Instamart responded, “Note aur pen leke taiyaar hoon, batao kya kya chahiye ( I am ready with a note and pen, tell me what all you need).” But thing turned completely serious, when the quick commerce fulfilled the promise and delivered a package of month’s supplies which included instant noodles, a loaf of bread, chips, makahana and Rooh Afza among many other items.

Mutual Fund (MF), ICICI Prudential MF, and Nippon India MF on Friday acquired a 4.12 percent stake in travel distribution firm TBO Tek for Rs 537 crore through open market transactions. TBO Tek is a technology platform engaged in the business of providing services related to tours and travel. A total of 44.72 lakh shares, or 4.12 per cent stake, in TBO Tek were acquired by the three mutual fund houses in three separate transactions on the BSE.

NCAA Tournament on Friday. The game will be held in Milwaukee in Wisconsin. The Iowa State Cyclones (24-9) are aiming to bounce back from their 96-92 loss to BYU in the Big 12 Tournament. Meanwhile, Lipscomb (25-9) are coming off a 76-65 win over North Alabama in the Atlantic Sun Tournament final. As per reports, Iowa State are entering the match as a 14.5-point favourite and their key player Curtis Jones is leading the charge. The Cyclones have struggled in recent games. They have an average of 77.4 points over their last 10 outings—lower than their season average of 80.4 points per game. In contrast, the Lipscomb Bisons have been in strong form. They have so far put up 81.5-point performance per contest over its last 10 games. They have even surpassed their season average of 79.3 points. The Bisons, who are making only their second NCAA Tournament appearance, are aiming to become the first Atlantic Sun team to advance past the first round since 2019.

The disruption could go on for days, Heathrow said, as it warned passengers not to travel to the airport «under any circumstances» until it reopens. More than 1,300 flights have been affected, tracking website Flightradar24 said, and passengers have been told not to travel to the airport until further notice. Thousands of passengers faced inconvenience after the power outage and their travel plans were thrown into disarray after Heathrow Airport shut on Friday. Many passengers who were already in the air spoke about the massive disruption that ensued after they were diverted to other airports, or turned back to where they had departed from.

According to the BRC-Opinium poll, the respondents' perception of the state of the UK economy rose to -35 in March, up from -37 in February, while their personal financial situation improved to -10 in March, compared to -11 a month prior. OECD downgrades UK growth forecast to 1.4% for 2025 On the retail personal spending front, scores rose to 0 in March from -5 in February, with overall personal spending rising from +4 in February to +11 this month. Helen Dickinson, BRC chief executive, said the stabilisation of consumer confidence this month came «coupled with an increase in spend...

There will be winners and losers as United States President Donald Trump shakes up the world order through tariffs and shifting military strategies, but one area poised to prosper is defence, says Jo Taylor, chief executive of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board.

Tatiana Estevez was celebrating her fog water collection company Permalution securing money in a fundraising round and garnering support for a drinking water project, when it was all placed in jeopardy.

United States President Donald Trump is invoking emergency powers to boost the ability of the U.S. to produce critical minerals — and potentially coal — as part of a broad effort to ramp up the development of domestic natural resources and make the country less reliant on foreign imports.

Someone let the inflation genie out of the bottle again, and if you wish to send a thank you note, mail it to Washington, D.C.

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But the positive outlook continues, with forecasts of US Federal Reserve rate cuts and persistent geopolitical tensions underpinning demand for the metal. At 08:59 a.m. ET (1259 GMT), spot prices of gold today were at $3,034.02 an ounce, down 0.3%. US gold futures were also down a bit by 0.1% to $3,040.90 an ounce, as mentioned in a report by Reuters. In spite of the slight pullback, gold is set for a third straight weekly gain, up 1.7% this week.

IFCI. Bhave, serving as Deputy Managing Director, has been appointed as MD and CEO for three years from the date of taking over, a government order said. The appointment has been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), headed by the Prime Minister. The Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI) was set up by the government on July 1, 1948, as the first development financial institution in the country.

NCAA Tournament. The match will be held on Friday, March 21. The Alabama Crimson Tide (25-8) entered the tournament aiming to make another deep run after their Final Four appearance last season. The team, however, has suffered a 104-82 loss to Florida in the SEC Tournament semi-final. This highlighted some defensive concerns for the franchise. Meanwhile, Robert Morris (26-8) had secured their spot by winning the Horizon League Tournament. They defeated Youngstown State 89-78. The Colonials will be making their ninth NCAA Tournament appearance, though they have a 2-8 record in the competition.

Elon Musk’s tangled family web just got even messier—at least, according to his estranged daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson. In a candid new interview with Teen Vogue, the 20-year-old didn't hold back as she addressed her fractured relationship with the billionaire tech mogul and her ever-growing list of siblings. Vivian, who distanced herself from Musk after coming out as transgender, shared a revelation that has sent social media into a frenzy. When asked about her relationship with her siblings, she made a stunning admission: “I do not actually know how many siblings I have.”

Waikato reported three students being allegedly assaulted in a week. In one of the incidents, a 13-year-old girl student was brutally beaten up by another inside the school premises. A video of the incident from Morrinsville College in Waikato in shows the victim being chased by the alleged assaulter who goes on to hold her by her hair and then violently pushes her to the ground. The assaulter then punched and kicked the the girl several times and even stomps on her head. However, the school has denied that its students were indulging in violent act on regular basis. According to the victim's parents, their daughter had faced physical assault in the school earlier too. They alleged that a few days before their daughter was violently attacked, the same girl student had tried to trip her by sticking her leg out in front of her as she walked past. She was later accosted by the girl who asked her to apologise for deliberately walking into her friend’s leg, the parents added. According to a New Zealand media outlet, her parents stated that their daughter “pulled a sickie and got sent home from school to try and avoid the situation.” her parents said.

As per the statement, the collaboration will give fans greater access to the franchise and players, offering behind-the-scenes content and Rajasthan Royals merchandise. “Our fans are the heartbeat of Rajasthan Royals, and we are always looking for new ways to bring them closer to the team. Partnering with FanCode helps us do just that—giving fans more ways to engage, whether through exclusive content, behind-the-scenes access, or official Royals merchandise,” said Jake Lush McCrum, CEO, Rajasthan Royals. FanCode Shop will oversee the end-to-end operations of the team’s official merchandise, including designing, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution. The collection will feature official jerseys, accessories, and a wide range of fan apparel including polos, t-shirts, joggers, and shorts. Special customised jerseys, where fans can get names of their favourite player, or their own name printed will also be made available. This initiative aims to offer fans high-quality, affordable merchandise that reflects the Royals’ vibrant identity. To enhance offline accessibility, a special FanCode Shop kiosk will be set up at WTP Mall in Jaipur, where a dedicated ‘Royals Corner’ will allow fans to explore and purchase official team merchandise in person. In-stadia sales across Guwahati and Jaipur, where Rajasthan Royals play their home matches, will also be facilitated by FanCode Shop.

Tripura Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy on Friday presented Rs 32,423.44 crore budget for 2025-26, proposing a total of 13 new welfare schemes to help job seekers, mentally challenged persons, visitors to the state capital and others. No new tax was proposed in the budget with a deficit of Rs 429.56 crore. In the budget, emphasis was given to capital expenditure by allocating Rs 7,903 crore to boost economy and generate employment. Roy said the government will set up centres in Agartala, Udaipur and Ambassa to provide aspirants with quality coaching for various competitive examinations. Noting that the government focuses on inclusive growth, the minister said, «More focus was given on capital expenditure in the budget by allocating Rs 7,903 crore which is Rs 7,000 crore in the budget for 2024-25. The focus on capital expenditure will boost infrastructure building and generate employment for the youth,» he said. Roy said the government is set to establish a centre for computer-based examinations at Hapania International Fair ground in West Tripura so that the aspirants do not need to travel outside the state to appear in online examinations with a cost of Rs 15 crore.

Chinese equities this week — the largest weekly inflow since October 2024 — as blockbuster rallies in electric vehicle giant BYD and Chinese AI firms reignited confidence in China’s market rebound, driving global fund managers to ramp up their bets on Asia’s biggest economy.

Karnataka Assembly on Friday passed the bill providing 4 per cent reservation for Muslims in public contracts amid protests by BJP. The SC/ST contractors enjoy a 24.1% reservation in government contracts and the government later extended the benefit to communities coming under Category 1.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Nvidia just unveiled new AI chips that will be several times as powerful as anything on the market today, and use considerably more electricity. By 2027, a server rack stacked with its top-of-the-line chips will use five times the power of today’s machines, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told a jam-packed audience at a California conference this week.