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RBI) monetary policy decision, where the central bank is expected to maintain its key interest rate for a seventh straight meeting. The BSE Sensex was trading 267 points or 0.36% lower at 73,960. Nifty50 was trading at 22,438, down 76 points or 0.34% at around 9.21 am.

Congress is struggling to finalise candidates for the three Delhi Lok Sabha seats it is contesting in alliance with AAP. The bone of contention seems to be Chandni Chowk. Former Congress CM Sheila Dikshit's son has staked claim to it, from where former Delhi unit chief JP Aggarwal has fought. The high command is confused with the request since Sandeep has represented North East Delhi and his mother has fought from there. The AAP and Congress are part of the opposition INDIA alliance. The AAP will contest four Lok Sabha seats from the national capital, while the Congress will field candidates from three. The AAP will contest four seats — New Delhi, South Delhi, West Delhi and East Delhi — while the Congress candidates will fight the polls from Chandni Chowk, North East Delhi, and North West constituencies.

Lakshadweep will witness a triangular fight between NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar), Congress, and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP supported by the BJP. The incumbent Lok Sabha member Mohammed Faizal Padippura of NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) is pitted against Congress' Muhammed Hamdulla Sayeed and Yusuf T P of NCP (Ajit Pawar). The Lakshadweep constituency, which is reserved for the Scheduled Tribes, will go to the polls on April 19 in a single phase.

Xbox Game Pas remains a beac remains a beacon of value for subscribers, consistently delivering an impressive array of games and content. As April unfolds, the platform shows no signs of slowing down, with an exciting lineup of new Game Pass games confirmed for players on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Subscribers can look forward to a diverse selection of titles to explore and enjoy, catering to a wide range of gaming preferences and interests. With each new addition, Xbox Game Pass continues to solidify its position as an essential gaming service, offering unparalleled access to a vast library of games at an unbeatable value. As gamers eagerly anticipate the arrival of April's new releases, the excitement and anticipation for what lies ahead on Xbox Game Pass are palpable.

Mbappe could find himself on the bench again when runaway French league leader Paris Saint-Germain faces rock-bottom Clermont on Saturday. Mbappe is the league top scorer with 24 goals and Clermont has the second-worst defense of the 18 top-flight teams with 46 conceded. It is a golden opportunity for Mbappe, PSG's all-time leading scorer with 251 goals, to add to his tally. But PSG coach Luis Enrique does not think that way. His priority is next week's showdown against Barcelona in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals at Parc des Princes.

killed and another injured after the BSF fired to disperse a «mob of attackers» along the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura's Sepahijala district. A Border Security Force (BSF) spokesman said that around 30 to 40 Indian smugglers, violating the curfew imposed on the border, tried to smuggle contraband items to Bangladesh at Durgapur village late on Wednesday night and its troopers challenged them. However, the mob surrounded the BSF personnel, tried to snatch their weapons, and attacked them with sharp-edged weapons, leaving three BSF men seriously injured. They also vandalised the BSF duty point and damaged surveillance equipment.

Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Monte Carlo Masters on Thursday, where the 22-time Grand Slam winner was expected to make his ATP Tour comeback. «Unfortunately I have to tell you that I am not going to be playing in Monte Carlo. My body simply won't allow me,» said the 37-year-old Spaniard on social media. The record 11-time Monte Carlo winner missed virtually all of the 2023 season through injury and has only played at the Brisbane International this season, where he felt a hip injury flare-up.

e-mobility company NexGen Energia on Thursday said it has launched an affordable electric two-wheeler with price starting at Rs 36,990. The electric two-wheeler was unveiled by businessman-actor Suniel Shetty on Wednesday, the company said. «The scooter starts from Rs 36,990 and is our most affordable two-wheeler yet. The launch marks an important step towards making electric vehicles (EVs) more accessible and affordable for the coming generation,» NexGen Energia said. NexGen Energia Chairman Piyush Dwivedi said the company's goal is to make electric vehicles a viable option for every Indian, ensuring a cleaner future for all.

earthquake of magnitude 5.3 shook Chamba in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, informed National Center for Seismology. The agency which monitors earthquakes in the country said the quake in Himachal Pradesh had a depth of 10 km. NCS added that the timing of the quake was 9:34 pm.

Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday launched a blistering attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a "sardar of liars" and accusing him of «sleeping» after taking opium while China «entered» Indian territory. Addressing an election rally in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh, he said Modi does not think for the country but is busy only abusing the Gandhi family whose members sacrificed their lives for the nation. «Modi says 'I have a 56-inch chest, I will not be scared'. If you are not afraid then why have you left a large part of our land for China. They are coming inside and you are sleeping. Have you taken sleeping pills? Have they taken opium from the fields of Rajasthan… and fed you?» he said in Hindi. «Modi kehate hain 56 inch ki chhati hai, main nahi darunga. Agar nahi darte to fir China ko hamare bahut saa bhag kyo chhode? Wo andar ghus kar aa rahe, aap kya neend kar rahe ho? Kya neend ki goli khaaye ho? Kya Rajasthan ke kheton me se afeem le jaake'… ya wo khilaye hai kya?» Kharge alleged the prime minister is not concerned about the country but he is busy abusing the Gandhi family. «He wants to take the people of the country with him by torturing them. He always keeps lying,» Kharge said. «Modi is 'sardar of liars'.»

Shashwat Goenka is joining the 2024 Class of Young Global Leaders of the World Economic Forum. RPSG Group owns power utility CESC and Spencer's Retail amongst other businesses. Other class members from India Inc for this year include FSN E-Commerce Ventures (NYKAA) CEO Adwaita Nayar, Jubilant Group director Arjun Bhartia and Vedanta Limited non-executive director Priya Agarwal Hebbar. There are Indian members in other fields such as social entrepreneur and acting. The class of 2024 includes a group of nearly 90 changemakers across nations.

My Hero Academia" Chapter 419 release date is out and so as the spoilers about the upcoming segment of the manga. «My Hero Academia» Chapter 419 will be releasing on Sunday, April 7. The manga can be availed on platforms such as Viz Media and Manga Plus. One can start reading the latest chapter of «My Hero Academia» from 11 am (ET), as per a report in dexerto.

salary thresholds for overseas workers, including Indians, applying for the UK's Skilled Worker visas kicked in on Thursday, as part of tough new measures announced earlier to cut Britain's overall migration figures. For those applying under the Skilled Worker visa route, the salary threshold for an application will rise from GBP 26,200 to GBP 38,700 — an increase of 48 per cent. The UK Home Office said it forms part of a «robust and fair package of measures», which will mean 300,000 people who arrived in the UK last year would now not be able to and also prevent undercutting of domestic workers by cheap overseas labour. «It's time to turn off the taps and end the flow of cheap workers from abroad. Mass migration is unsustainable, and it's simply not fair. It undercuts the wages of hard-working people who are just trying to make ends meet,» said UK Home Secretary James Cleverly.

Shiv Sena on Thursday fielded Rajashree Patil, wife of Hingoli MP Hemant Patil, from Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha constituency in eastern Maharashtra in place of the party's sitting MP Bhavana Gawli. In Hingoli in central Maharashtra, the party led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde replaced sitting MP Hemant Patil, giving ticket to Baburao Kadam-Kohlikar instead.

external affairs ministry on Thursday cautioned Indian nationals against falling prey to human traffickers promising lucrative job opportunities in Cambodia. In an advisory, the ministry called upon Indians looking at job opportunities in the Southeast Asian country to thoroughly check the background of the prospective employer. «It has come to attention that Indian nationals, lured by fake promises of lucrative job opportunities in Cambodia, are falling into the trap of human traffickers,» it said. The ministry said these Indian nationals are «coerced» to undertake online financial scams and other illegal activities.

Bandhan Bank on Thursday said its loans and advances have clocked Rs 1.28 lakh crore at the end of the fourth quarter of the 2023-24 fiscal, registering a 17.8 per cent growth year-on-year. The lender said the same was Rs 1.09 lakh crore by the end of March 31, 2023. The bank said, in a regulatory filing, that the total deposits during the March quarter of FY'24 stood at Rs 1.35 lakh crore with a 25.1 per cent rise year-on-year. CASA deposits of the lender at the end of the quarter ending March 31, 2024 stood at Rs 50,151 crore.

Income Tax department on Thursday said ITRs 1, 2, 4 and 6 have been made available on e-filing portal from April 1, 2024, and about 23,000 returns have already been filed for the 2023-24 fiscal year. This is for the first time in recent years that the Income Tax department has enabled taxpayers to file their I-T Returns on the first day of the new financial year and, is a step towards ease of compliance and seamless taxpayer services. ITR Form 1 (Sahaj) and ITR Form 4 (Sugam) are simpler forms that cater to a large number of small and medium taxpayers. ITR-2 is filed by people having income from residential property). In a statement, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said it has facilitated taxpayers to file their Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the 2024-25 Assessment Year (relevant to Financial Year 2023-24) from April 1, 2024.

Telangana government is holding discussions with Tesla by putting in all efforts to establish their plant in the state, Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu said on Thursday. In a message on X Sridhar Babu said since December 2023 the state government has been actively focusing on major investment opportunities by global giants, and as part of its focus, Tesla's planned investment initiatives in India are also being tracked. Read More: Tesla begins making cars in Germany for export to India this year: Sources

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 216.5 points, or 0.55%, at the open to 39343.6. The S&P 500 rose 32.6 points, or 0.62%, at the open to 5244.05, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 141.1 points, or 0.87%, to 16418.567 at the opening bell.

India slipped to their lowest level since early February this week, pressured by sluggish demand, while Thai rates declined for the fourth consecutive week due to a weaker baht. Top exporter India's 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $540-$548 per ton this week, down from last week's $550-$558. Prices hit a record high of $560 last month after customs officials changed the calculation method for the 20% export duty, resulting in a higher levy. Demand from Asian buyers was subdued, which brought down prices from the last month's highs, said Himanshu Agarwal, executive director at Satyam Balajee, a leading exporter.

SpiceJet has resumed its flight operations to Pakyong airport in Sikkim from Kolkata and Delhi, the airline said on Thursday. The Delhi-Pakyong route will be operational five days a week, while the Kolkata-Pakyong flight will operate daily, it said. The airline said in a statement that it has also launched non-stop flights between Hyderabad and Ayodhya from Tuesday. «We are happy to enhance connectivity to Ayodhya and Pakyong ahead of the forthcoming peak travel season. With an expanding fleet, we are poised to launch new routes and reinstate services on key ones,» the statement quoted Debojo Maharshi, Chief Business Officer, SpiceJet, as saying.