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«With about three crucial weeks to go, it may go up to ₹66,000-67,000 crore this fiscal if all goes well, way above the revised estimate of ₹55,000 crore,» he said. The collection had hit a record ₹63,749 crore in 2023-24. The entities include all the non-financial central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) and those in which the government holds minority stakes.

Rohit Sharma does not realise the full extent of it, but he has a deeply expressive face. Rohit tries, at all times, to stay calm and remain on an even keel, but his eyes unfailingly give away what’s buzzing in that brain and what is tugging at his heart. You saw a clear demonstration of this earlier in the Champions Trophy when Kuldeep Yadav failed to gather a throw from Virat Kohli. Rohit, who was backing up, let the bowler have a spontaneous spray. Just what are you thinking? Or are you thinking at all? Those seemed the questions. When he meets the ball with the full face of his broad bat and it makes exactly the right sound, Rohit almost freezes. He holds his shape, watching the ball do as he has commanded, piercing the field or clearing it and racing to the boundary. If you commissioned a sculptor to make a statue that used still life to show the poetry in motion of batting, this would be it. And there are times when even Rohit can’t help but stop and admire what he has just done.

Developers, which previously experienced strong demand following the pandemic, are now reintroducing incentives to attract buyers. Offers such as «1% payment now,» fully furnished homes, modular kitchen and even free parking spaces have resurfaced, indicating a shift in market dynamics. However, cash discounts are still limited. In the newspapers, one can find offers such as Godrej Properties offering a 1% monthly payment plan, while M3M Developers has a 'move-in now, pay later' plan that allows buyers to pay 20% after two years. PARAS Buildtech has promised a 50% per annum return with its buyback scheme, and Shriram Properties offers 'zero extras' with savings of up to ₹25 lakh. To stimulate housing sales, property developers are enhancing incentives for homebuyers, particularly in the 3BHK and above apartment sizes segments, where sales have remained sluggish.

trade policies, analysts have pinpointed top S&P 500 stocks that are likely to see huge growth in the next 12 months. Technology and energy shares lead the pack. As per S&P Global Market Intelligence data, Micron Technology (MU), Super Micro Computer (SMCI) and Devon Energy (DVN) are some of the firms whose shares are likely to rise more than 30 percent.

They have also suggested higher solvency requirements before allowing foreign investors to repatriate dividends without any regulatory approvals, said people familiar with the development. «These suggestions are being looked at and will form a part of the amendments for approval of 100% foreign investment,» said a government official.

anti-India activities, particularly by Khalistani extremists, pointing to external affairs minister S Jaishankar's security breach in London last week. A pro-Khalistan extremist breached the security barricades and tore an Indian flag in front of Jaishankar's convoy in London, the first such incident faced by the minister during an overseas trip. Jaishankar was on a visit to the UK from March 4 to 9. During his visit, Jaishankar also met the UK home secretary. At the meeting, the minister brought up the safety and security of India's missions/posts and diplomats and reiterated the need to expeditiously bring to justice the perpetrators of attacks on the premises of the Indian high commission in London.

The LG administration has ordered an inquiry into the incident, but locals have demanded action against the police officials and setting up of Village Defence Guards (VDG) in the area. The VDG, formerly known as Village Defence Committee, is a civilian militia first established in the mid-1990s in Chenab Valley of Jammu division to counter the militancy in remote hilly villages along the Line of Control. The districts of Kathua, Samba, Doda and Kishtwar in Jammu, which were peaceful for two decades, have reported several militant incidents over the past two years. During the ongoing budget session of J&K assembly, the legislators protested against the deaths and demanded swift action. Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather said an inquiry has been ordered into the incident and it cannot be debated further in the assembly. «I spoke with home minister sahib for the past three days and he is continuously monitoring the situation. He told me that Union home secretary and Director Intelligence Bureau was sent to assess the situation on ground,» leader of the BJP in J&K assembly Sunil Sharma informed the House. J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah informed the House that it was interesting to note that police allowed BJP leaders to visit the spot but did not allow the deputy CM from the ruling National Conference to visit Billawar citing the «sensitive situation» at the spot.

National Napping Day is held on the Monday following the start of Daylight Savings Time, giving everyone a perfect reason to catch up on sleep. This annual time shift can result in loss of some crucial shut-eye, which can cause this day to be a great time for a power nap.

Priyanka Gandhi on Monday said that reports of voter list manipulation appear before elections and it is very dangerous for democracy. She said the government should allow discussion on the issue in Parliament. «The way reports of voter list manipulation comes before every election, it is very dangerous for our democracy. The entire opposition in the Parliament wants a detailed discussion on the voter list. This discussion is very important for the protection of democracy and the Constitution. The government should give up its stubbornness and allow this discussion done,» Priyanka Gandhi said in a post on X. She also shared demand made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha that there should be discussion on voters list.

He tries to remember. But sleep is like a black hole. A well that reveals nothing of its contents. At least I didn't dream about the bulls, he thinks. Then I would have been hot and sweaty, as if I had suffered through a fever during the night. This time the bulls left me in peace. He lies still in the darkness and listens. His wife's breathing at his side is so faint that he can scarcely hear it. One of these mornings she'll be lying dead beside me and I   won't even notice, he thinks. Or maybe it'll be me. Daybreak will reveal that one of us has been left all alone.

Indo-US nuclear deal — especially expanding atomic power through foreign and private collaboration — in deep freeze is positive. But it has also put the spotlight on one of the most coveted, yet closed, spaces of India's security system: the atomic energy establishment. What this budget set rolling is just the beginning of a series of crucial decisions that could necessitate the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) to make a fundamental shift in its approach. Which is why it may not be an easy path ahead. The first decision relates to management of the nuclear fuel cycle. At present, the entire cycle from mining the ore, obtaining nuclear fuel, to electricity production and then waste management is under DAE's strict control. The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) ensures safety oversight in a tightly controlled affair monitored by the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC).

IMO, co-hosted by none other than her brother, Craig Robinson. The podcast, which debuts on March 12, promises to be an honest and unfiltered conversation between the siblings, covering everything from relationships and family to faith and personal struggles. With a guest lineup that includes Issa Rae, Jay Shetty, and Keke Palmer, IMO is shaping up to be more than just a casual chat—it’s set to be a thought-provoking and relatable listen. “With everything going on in the world, we’re all looking for answers and people to turn to,” Obama shared in a statement. “My brother Craig and I launched the IMO podcast to create a space for people to come as they are, ask honest questions, give their opinions, and have thoughtful conversations about life.”

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in response to a query by AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi in the Lok Sabha. The government was asked if the ministry, its attached offices and autonomous bodies and organisations under it, particularly the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), were facing a «shortfall of manpower against their respective sanctioned strengths». In his response, the minister shared corresponding data for the various attached and subordinate offices and autonomous bodies under the ministry.

Amazon now in control of the James Bond franchise, the search for Daniel Craig's replacement is intensifying. Following its $1 billion acquisition of the James Bond franchise, Amazon must make a significant choice. In 2021, Daniel Craig announced that he would be hanging up his tuxedo to pursue other projects after playing James Bond for almost 20 years.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India's retail inflation likely eased further to 3.9% in February from 4.3% in the previous month, driven by a continued decline in food prices, according to a Mint poll of 25 economists. This would mark the fourth consecutive month of cooling inflation and help make a case for another rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in April.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. US President Donald Trump’s recent declaration of English as the official language of the US may seem relatively benign. Most residents already speak English and a majority of immigrants are eager to learn it.

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Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu said on Monday that the government is in the process of setting up a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) aimed at manufacturing regional transport aircraft. During a session in the Rajya Sabha, Naidu assured that India is ready to embark on manufacturing its own aircraft, alongside designing and maintaining them. He highlighted that the necessary policies are already in place to make this vision a reality.

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