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India faced a tightrope walk as Iran launched a direct attack on Israel for the first time, responding to an Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus earlier this month. If the war escalates and spreads across West Asia, it might impact India's critical interests in the energy sector as well as its diaspora numbering about 10 million in the Gulf region, said people with knowledge of the matter. Any possible evacuation of diaspora in case of a wider conflict would also be a mammoth task, they said.

Earlier this month India — that already has punitive duty barriers of close to 50% for importing solar modules and cells from overseas — came up with its own set of non-tariff barriers to predominantly block Beijing. This coincided with US treasury secretary Janet Yellen’s heightened political pitch around overcapacity in Chinese steel, solar, EV, lithium-ion batteries and other clean tech products, as a precursor to a crackdown on imports. The updated docket or roster of vendors who can supply solar panels to our large scale power developers is an 82 page document, with 83 vendors and predictably has no Chinese candidates. As per this Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) order for solar photovoltaic modules, domestic module manufacturers will also have to register their sub-contractors and vendors with the renewable energy ministry.

The best green coffees in India prioritize quality, freshness, and nutritional value. Whether sourced from Himalayan regions, following organic farming practices, or focusing on strict quality control, these brands offer a diverse range of options for individuals seeking a healthy alternative to regular coffee.

Additionally, wheatgrass juice is known to aid in weight management, enhance skin health, and boost energy levels. Its high chlorophyll content also contributes to its ability to alkalize the body, reduce inflammation, and improve blood circulation. Overall, wheatgrass juice is considered a superfood in India, offering a natural and effective way to enhance health and vitality.

NEW DELHI : Indian telecom operators Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea are expected to report largely steady revenues and profits for the quarter ended 31 March, but the first half of the current fiscal year will see them put up a better show, buoyed by likely tariff hikes. Indus Towers, a leading telecom infrastructure provider, is expected to report relatively better numbers, boosted likely by part-payment of its dues by Vodafone Idea.

Uniswap Labs, the creator of the Uniswap protocol, has increased the fees charged to users for trading on its interface. 

Mata Vaishno Devi Ji Pracheen Marg Pavitra Chhari Yatra' at holy Kol Kandoli Temple in Nagrota here. Sinha paid obeisance at the temple and later flagged off the 'Chhari Yatra' carrying 'holy Jyot', an official spokesperson said. He said the Yatra will pass through the heritage route before reaching Oli Mata temple Bamyal-Chhapanoo. The Lt Governor greeted the devotees and prayed for peace, progress and prosperity of J-K, the spokesperson said.

ALSO READ: 'Ask Shah Rukh Khan why KKR didn't retain me,' Shubman Gill tells ED Sheeran On the show, the British singer also asked Rohit Sharma about his retirement plans and whether he was interested in owning a team to nurture talent to which the Indian cricketer replied that he hasn't given much thought to retirement but discussed his timeline for continuing to play competitive cricket. “I haven't really thought about retirement. But, I don't know where life takes you.

“Governments lie; bankers lie; even auditors sometimes lie. Gold tells the truth." –William Rees Mogg At the end of the Mahabharata war, Yudhishthira, the leader of the Pandavas, is overwhelmed with guilt and grief over the massacre of his relatives. Looking to boost his flagging spirits, Lord Krishna and sage Vyasa advise him to perform the Ashvamedha Yagna—an extravagant and elaborate ceremony meant to demonstrate the suzerainty of Vedic kings.

It has been two years since forecasters felt this good about the economic outlook. In the latest quarterly survey by The Wall Street Journal, business and academic economists lowered the chances of a recession within the next year to 29% from 39% in the January survey. That was the lowest probability since April 2022, when the chances of a recession were set at 28%.

Samir Arora, founder and fund manager of portfolio management service (PMS) firm Helios Capital Management has often favoured three big investment themes—financials, consumptions and information technology (IT). But now, he is slightly tweaking his bets on these sectors. A bulk of Arora’s own equity investments have been made through Helios’ funds.

Western media has been writing opinion pieces on India with a high focus on the 'attack' on opposition by the now Narendra Modi-led government with the rise of Hindu Rashtra. Major Western media houses including The Times and Financial Times have been focusing on reporting the 'dark side of upcoming Lok Sabha polls.' The exhaustive reportage of the Western media of India's Lok Sabha polls sheds light on the arrest of AAP ministers and the freezing of Congress bank accounts among other issues. 'Darker side to Modi's popularity'

NDA are in the Lok Sabha race in Karnataka, heating up the campaign scene in the Congress-governed state. Basavaraj Bommai (Haveri), Jagadish Shettar (Belgaum) and H D Kumaraswamy (Mandya) joined a long list of predecessors who wanted to play an innings in national politics and many of them successfully as well. While Bommai and Shettar — both Lingayats — are from the BJP; Kumaraswamy, a Vokkaliga, is the JD(S) state President and son of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda.

Iran attacks Israel, could this be the beginning of WWWIII or The Prophecies of Nostradamus coming true," a user posted on X on Sunday. Follow Israel-Iran Tensions LIVE Updates here Nostradamus was a 16th-century French astrologer, physician, and seer. He is known for his book Les Prophéties (The Prophecies), which is a collection of 942 poetic quatrains that allegedly predict future events.

Godrej Locks has said it aims to increase market share from 30 per cent to 50 per cent in three years, riding on a new range of affordable products and reduced prices of existing ones. Shyam Motwani, business head for Godrej Locks and architectural and systems, said the company's newly-launched products are over 50 per cent affordable than the existing locks, while efforts have been undertaken to make the existing locks cheaper by 7-8 per cent. The company will rely on new affordable range and price cuts in the existing locks to achieve the objective of having the dominant market share in around three years, Motwani told PTI. The target is to grab 50 per cent market in the segment from the current 30 per cent, Motwani said, adding that the company sees a massive opportunity for its products in the tier-2,3, 4 cities and towns.

Prevention is key: Know your risk factors for brain damage as you age, especially from high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, tobacco use, excess alcohol, hearing loss, obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, social isolation, brain injury from falls and other risky activities, and negative attitudes toward aging. Attending to these issues as soon as possible, combined with a brain-healthy lifestyle, can reduce risk and improve wellness. • Watch your cognitive vital signs: As you age, consider your short-term memory skills, word-finding ability and other brain powers to be cognitive vital signs that need to be measured and monitored, just like blood pressure and other important physical vital signs.

Oil and gas companies will have to pay more to drill on federal lands and satisfy stronger requirements to clean up old or abandoned wells under a final rule from the Biden administration

For many people, tax season isn’t only about gathering W-2 forms or calling an accountant

Big banks warned of an uncertain year ahead after mixed financial results during the first quarter in an environment of stubbornly high inflation and geopolitical clashes in Europe, the Middle East and elsewhere

«We will achieve energy independence for Bharat by 2047 and reduce petroleum imports through a mix of electric mobility, network of charging stations, renewable energy production and improving energy efficiency, it said. »We will harness Bharat’s renewable energy potential, targeting 500 GW of renewable energy through the establishment of mega solar parks, wind parks and the Green Energy Corridor project among others," it added.

Bharatiya Janata Party in its manifesto promised an array of commitments for the development of railways and other infrastructural-related initiatives if it assumes power after the Lok Sabha polls. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday released the BJP's Lok Sabha manifesto which has a special focus on the poor, youth, farmers and women, and asserted that the need for a stable government with full majority was necessary when the world was passing through uncertain times.