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Agency News: New Delhi President Draupadi Murmu addressed Parliament today. After that Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the economic survey. The growth rate of the country is estimated to be 6.6 percent to eight percent in 2023-24.
Real GDP growth is estimated to be 6.5 percent in the financial year 2024. Nominal GDP growth is expected to be 11 percent. The first phase of the budget session will last till February 13 and the second phase will start from March 13 and last till April 6. There will be 27 meetings during the budget session. According to the Economic Survey, the economy of the country will grow by 6.5 percent compared to 7 percent in the current financial year. Last year the growth rate was 8.7 percent. India will be the fastest growing economy in the world. From January to November,
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Vikas Sahai will take charge after the retirement of the new in-charge DGP of Gujarat
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India will be the fastest growing economy in the world. From January to November, the credit growth of MSMEs will increase by 30.6 percent
the credit growth of MSMEs will increase by 30.6 percent. ECLGS will increase the credit growth of MSMEs. Capital investment is expected to increase. While the balance sheet of the corporate and banking sector is also claimed to
Farmers Tuwer, Chana and Raida will be purchased at support prices, online registration will start from tomorrow
be strong. PM Gati Shakti and National Logistics will strengthen manufacturing. The country has progressed rapidly after the corona period. Products are growing in the country. While investments have also increased.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation commissioner, M. Thennarasan, presented a draft budget of Rs 8,400 crore for 202324 before the standing committee, Tuesday. In a bid to recover from financial losses of the pervious ending, seems the civic body is all out to tax residents. While property tax has been increased after 10 years, a “user fee” has been proposed as the “new environmental improvement fee to prevent pollution in the city.” The surcharge for door-to-door sanitation has also been doubled. In a respite of sorts, the water and water conservation taxes have not been increased. Significantly, the increase in residential property tax comes after 10 years of a uniform rate. The revised tariff for residential properties has been raised from Rs 7 to Rs 23 per sq meter while the rate for commercial
properties has been elevated from Rs 9 to Rs 37. Reasoning the “user fee” towards curbing pollution, the civic body’s commissioner held out that “urban people drive their own cars, which, in turn, contributes to pollution.” The user fee will be charged on basis of property classification: Rs 5 to Rs 3000 per square meter for residential properties and Rs 150 to Rs 7000 for non-residential properties. The user fee segment also covers door-to-door garbage collection service charges. This has also been increased in the city, to the tune of Rs 2 per day from the previous Re 1 per day for residential properties. Different rates have been suggested for commercial properties.
Ashish Bhatia, the new police chief of Gujarat, is retiring today. Then 1989 batch IPS officer Vikas Sahai has been given charge as the new police chief. He will take charge today after the retirement of Ashish Bhatia. 3 IPS officers were in the race for the new DGP. In which the names of Sanjay Srivastava, Vikas Sahay and Ajay Tomar were discussed. In which development assistance has finally been given the charge. Vikas Sahay is a 1989 batch IPS officer and trained at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, Hyderabad. Has held numerous important posts in Police Department like SP Anand in 1999, SP Ahmedabad Rural in 2001, DCP Zone II & III Ahmedabad city in 2002, DCP Traffic Ahmedabad city in
Malaika Arora seen on her way to the yoga studio.
Delhi Court Allows 13-YearOld Assault Survivor To Terminate Pregnancy The Delhi High Court on Tuesday allowed a 13-year-old girl, a victim of sexual assault, to terminate her 25-week pregnancy in the interest of her life and education. Justice Prathiba M Singh said a team of doctors at Safdarjung Hospital would conduct the procedure on Wednesday itself. The court passed the order after the girl and her mother submitted that she did.
To ensure that the farmers of Gujarat get affordable prices for their produce, the online registration process will be started across the state from tomorrow February 1 to purchase Tuwer, Chana and Raida at support prices, according to a list from the office of the Director of Agriculture. Moreover, online registration will be started from 01 to 28 February-2023 through VCE at village level and APMC at taluka level to purchase Tuvar, Chana and Raida at subsidized price in all the districts of the state. The farmers have been requested by the office of director of agriculture. state government
has planned to purchase Tuvar, Chana and Raida at support price in the current year 2022-23 with the noble intention of providing financial protection to the farmers of Gujarat and getting affordable prices for their products. At present, the support price of Tuvar crop has been fixed at Rs.6600 per quintal, gram support price at Rs.5335 per quintal and Raida crop support price at Rs.5450 per quintal.
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Former law minister and senior advocate Shanti Bhushan died on Tuesday at the age of 97 years. Bhushan, who was unwell for the last few days, breathed his last at his Delhi home at around 7pm, according to Livelaw. Bhushan served as the law minister of India from 1977-79 under the Morarji Desai government. As a lawyer, Bhushan took up and championed several causes of public interest. He was a vocal activist against corruption and a defender of civil liberties. He founded the famous NGO, Centre for Public Interest Litigation, in 1980. Famous lawyer-activist Prashant Bhushan is his son. Shanti Bhushan was one of the founding members of the Aam Aadmi Party.
2004, Additional CP Traffic. had been done. Earlier during Vijay Rupani’s government, recruitment board chairman Vikas Sahai was sidelined due to a paper leak. Now in the government of Bhupendra Patel, development assistance has again come from the side to the main place. However, for now, he will hold the responsibility as the in-charge DGP. Ashish Bhatia’s tenure is also ending today. Ashish Bhatia was given an extension of six months before the assembly elections.
The sign of love ‘Taj Mahal’ will be closed in February
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Gandhinagar Sessions Court sentenced Asaram to life imprisonment in rape case compensation of 50 thousand to the victim, The court fined Asaram 10 thousand rupees
Asaram to life imprisonment in Surat rape case. In this matter, the eminent court observed all the issues. Today, the Gandhinagar Sessions Court sentenced Asaram to life imprisonment in this case. Apart from this, the court suggested to give financial compensation of 50 thousand to the victim. In September 2013, a case of sexual exploitation was registered against Asharam in Surat. Surat Police transferred
the case to the police station in the area where the incident took place. The case was transferred to Chandkheda police in Ahmedabad. Gandhinagar Sessions Court today sentenced Asaram to life imprisonment in the rape case.
AAP’s big announcement: It will fight elections in all 224 seats of the state, targets BJP-Congress
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All the parties have been active in the South Indian state of Karnataka regarding the elections to be held this year. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s party has also announced to field its candidates on all 24 seats in Karnataka. Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi has made this announcement. He said that the
Aam Aadmi Party is preparing an agenda for the upcoming Karnataka assembly elections. In Bangalore, Aam leader Atishi announced that he would contest all 224 assembly seats in Karnataka and said that the list of candidates would be announced in the first week of March. AAP leader Atishi accused BJP of promising to implement ‘Namma Clinic’.
In view of the proposed visit of representatives of G-20 countries to Agra in Uttar Pradesh, the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort may remain closed for more than four hours on February 12. “Preparations are being made vigorously to welcome delegates to the proposed G-20 meeting in February in Agra,” District Magistrate Navneet Singh Chahal said on Monday. However, as per the schedule given by the Ministry of External Affairs so far, no G20 meeting is scheduled to be held in Agra. But G20 working group meetings will be held around this time in
Indore, Bengaluru and Lucknow and delegates may go to Agra. Chahal said, “On February 12, the memorial complex may be closed for visitors for three to four hours or for a specific period during the visit of foreign delegates to the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Notifications regarding closure of monuments will be issued in advance for the convenience of visitors.”
‘Boys and girls marriage age should be same’: Delhi HC
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The Delhi High Court on Tuesday referred a petition to the Supreme Court, seeking a uniform minimum age of marriage for both boys and girls. In fact, the petitioner told a bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subrahmanyam Prasad about the January 13 order of the Supreme Court, which led to the transfer of the present petition to the Supreme Court. “In light of the above order, the matter is transferred
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to the Supreme Court forthwith. The Registry is directed to send the records to the Supreme Court forthwith.” On January 13, the Supreme Court transferred a petition filed by lawyer and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ashwini Upadhyay. The petition was pending before the Delhi High Court, seeking to equalize the legal age of marriage for men and women. In this case, the Center had earlier told the High Court that a task force has been constituted to study the issue of minimum age of girls entering.
PM Modi to Visit Poll-bound Karnataka on February 6
Agency News: Srinagar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit poll bound Karnataka on February 6 for a one-day visit to inaugurate ‘India Energy Week’ programme. He will also participate in other programmes before leaving for New Delhi. PM Modi will arrive in Bengaluru at 10.55 a.m. on February 6 and inaugurate India Energy Week at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). After this, he will reach Gubbi town in Tumakuru district in a chopper. He will also participate in foundation laying ceremonies of various Jal Jeevan Mission projects. Ruling BJP in the state has been inviting central leaders to the state as polls are scheduled to take place in less than three months. Minister for Health Dr K. Sudhakar has stated that PM Modi will arrive to inaugurate the newly built medical college in the district. Minister Sudhakar has stated that lakhs of people are gathering for the programme to have a glimpse of PM Modi and all arrangements are being made.
‘We Don’t Talk About Other Countries’: MP Minister’s Gaffe on Odisha Min Naba Das’ Murder
At a time when Odisha is observing a three-day mourning following the death of health minister Naba Kisore Das, a minister in Madhya Pradesh government made an inappropriate comment. A purported video is now getting viral on Twitter where Madhya Pradesh’s Animal Husbandry Minister Premsingh Patel can be heard saying he does not want to talk about other countries, when asked him about Das’ murder. In the video, when asked to comment on the murder of Odisha health minister Naba Kisore Das, Patel said, “Kaun se mantri ko mar diya” The reporters replied that the victim is the minister of Odisha. Patel said, “We don’t talk about other countries.”
Apparently, the distance between Madhya Pradesh’s capital Bhopal and Odisha’s Bhubaneswar is
- Kapilkumar M. Hirpara EditorHow Hanuman offers lessons for India’s and the world’s public diplomacy orientation today India’s foreign minister S. Jaishankar recently said that Hanuman from the Ramayana was a foremost diplomat besides Krishna. Indian Administrative Service officer Divya S. Iyer also called Hanuman a prospective mascot for the Indian Foreign Service. I recall reading former ambassador T.P. Sreenivasan’s book Applied Diplomacy: Through the Prism of Mythology, edited by Iyer, which weighed on this idea as well. Some other Indian diplomats, especially the reviewers of the book, also engaged with the idea. The cover of the book depicts a picture of Hanuman flying over the United Nations Headquarters. Without going into the merits or demerits of the book, it is safe to say that the idea of Hanuman being important to Indian diplomacy is neither new nor can be ignored. Several Indian diplomats who have served in Sri Lanka have also asserted the importance of Hanuman to Indian diplomacy. I want to go a step further. Hanuman today offers several lessons for India’s and the world’s public diplomacy orientation. Public diplomacy is communicating with people in one’s own country and with those abroad to present values, cultures, and policies. Therefore, it becomes pertinent to see how Hanuman embodies this ideal. Although rooted in India, Hanuman comes across as a transnational figure and an inspiration to many, from former United States President Barack Obama to Krishna Das, a Grammy nominee and American vocalist. By calling Hanuman one of India’s foremost diplomats, the Narendra Modi government is bringing back the importance of a ‘civilisational nation State’ to the country’s foreign policy discourse. Such a move augments the role of culture in international relations and instrumentalises it for national aims. Hence, the timing cannot be more appropriate.
Ruckus in Chennai Over Proposal to Erect ‘Pen Statue’ on Marina Beach
The meeting turned chaotic when some workers of Bharatiya Janata Party, AIADMK and fishermen’s associations affiliated to these parties and voiced their opinions against the project
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There was a ruckus in Chennai when a public hearing was on over a proposal to erect a ‘pen monument’ on Marina Beach in memory of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
and DMK supremo M Karunanidhi. The meeting turned chaotic when some workers of Bharatiya Janata Party, AIADMK and fishermen’s associations affiliated to these parties and voiced their opinions against the project. Some BJP workers, who were part of the meeting, alleged the DMK members shouted at them down and tried to create a ruckus when they tried to voice their opinion. A video of the entire incident has surfaced. Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief Seeman says, If the ‘Pen statue’ is erected in the sea.
Vistara flyer assaults crew, strips mid-air: What went down on Abu Dhabi-Mumbai flight
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A woman flyer, Paola Perruccio from Italy, created a ruckus mid-air on a Vistara Abu DhabiMumbai flight on Monday. Such was her unruly behaviour that the pilot had to order his team to restrain the woman passenger and even issue a warning card. The woman, travelling on flight UK 256, was occupying an economy seat (11 C). Trouble started when she got off her economy class seat and went on to occupy seat 1A of business class. When she was questioned, the woman got aggressive, punched one of the crew members and later walked around semi-naked down the aisle. Even after being restrained, she abused the crew members. “There was no remorse on her face even after she was ordered to be restrained by the pilot. The pilot felt she was a threat after she punched one of the crew members,
Home Minister Amit Shah Likely to Hold Rallies in Tripura on Feb 6, 12
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Delhi Dy CM Sisodia Writes to L-G, Seeks Approval of Proposal for Finland Teacher Training
around 1200 kilometres. Twitterati have called out Patel on social media platform for his remark.
Naba Kisore Das was shot at allegedly by a cop in Odisha’s Jharsuguda on January 29 when the minister, who was on his way to attend a programme in the district, had alighted from the car to greet people. He succumbed to his injuries at Apollo Hospital, Bhubaneswar. He was a very influential leader from Jharsuguda. He joined the BJD a few years ago after dumping the Congress. He was among the newly appointed ministers who took oath in June, 2022 after CM Naveen Patnaik’s decided to revamp his cabinet.
Centre Confusing People in Name of CAA: Mamata Banerjee
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday alleged that the BJP-led central government is “confusing people” in the name of implementing the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.
Banerjee also claimed that she and her party Trinamool Congress have been taking care of the Matua community people, whose roots are in Bangladesh, and blamed the BJP for trying to approach them as a “friend” in the name of the CAA.
“In the name of the Citizenship Act, they are confusing people. We have been taking care of the Matuas for a long time, but when polls approach, the BJP goes to them, claiming to be their friends… screaming CAA,” Banerjee said at a government programme here.
The Matuas, originally hailing from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), started migrating to West Bengal in the 1950s, mostly due to religious persecution there. The CAA facilitates the grant of citizenship to migrants belonging to Hindu, Sikh,
Buddhist, Jain, Parsi and Christian communities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan. But as the rules under the Act have not been framed by the government yet, no one so far could be granted citizenship under it. Banerjee also accused the BJP-led central government of “not releasing” the state’s dues. “You (Centre) owe over Rs 1 lakh crore to Bengal, give us our dues,” she said without elaborating. Banerjee had earlier alleged that the Centre was not releasing funds for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme. Referring to river erosion mostly in the districts of Malda and Murshidabad of West Bengal, Banerjee said that the central government has “stopped looking into the matter”.
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“An FIR was registered against two people on Tuesday for allegedly thrashing and forcing a man to convert his religion in Pashchim Sharira village here”, police said. According to police, the complainant, Nand Lal Saroj (24), accused one Santlal and Ram Chandra
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to address a series of rallies in Tripura on February 6 and 12 in his first political tour of the northeastern state after its assembly poll schedule was announced by the Election Commission. The BJP-ruled state is scheduled to vote for its 60-member assembly on February 16. Two other northeastern states, Nagaland and Meghalaya, will go to polls on February 27. The counting of votes for all three
states is on March 2. Shah will also be holding public meetings in Nagaland and Meghalaya, and the schedule is being finalised, party sources said. The three poll-bound northeastern states may be small in terms of their electoral size but hold larger political significance. While the BJP is pulling out all the stops to retain power in Tripura and expand its footprints in the two other states, the Congress and the Left are trying to recapture their lost influence, especially in Tripura.
BBC Documentary Row: BJP MP Links Series to ‘Chinese Sponsor Huawei’, Says BBC Desperately Needs Money
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Giving a new angle to the BBC documentary row, BJP MP and advocate Mahesh Jethmalani on Tuesday linked the series by UK broadcaster on PM Modi and Gujarat riots to Chinese state-linked Huawei. The documentary by BBC on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which questioned his leadership during the 2002 Gujarat riots, has triggered massive uproar with a section of people slamming the UK broadcaster for documenting “lies” in a “propaganda piece”. Tweeting a report by spectator.co.uk, Jethmalani said: “Why is #BBC so anti-India? Because it needs money desperately enough to take it from Chinese state linked Huawei (see link) & pursue the latter’s agenda (BBC a fellow
traveller, Comrade ?Jairam?)It’s a simple cash-for-propaganda deal. BBC is up for sale.” The two-part BBC documentary that claims to have investigated certain aspects relating to the 2002 Gujarat riots when Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the chief minister of the state, has been trashed by the Ministry of External Affairs as a “propaganda piece” that lacked objectivity and reflected a “colonial mindset”. The Spectator report posted by Mahesh Jethmalani - headlined: BBC still taking money from sanctioned Huawei - talks about questionable new corporate partnerships of BBC, one of them being with Huawei, the Chinese tech giant which was sanctioned by the US in 2019 and barred from the UK’s 5G network in 2020 over security concerns.
Days Before Karnataka Elections, Govt Forms Panel to Declare
Tulu as 2nd Official Language
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The Karnataka government has constituted a committee under educationist Mohan Alva to recognise Tulu as the second official language of the state. The BJP-led government’s move came at a time when just three months are left for the Karnataka Assembly election. Kannada and Culture Minister
“The committee has been asked to study and submit a report to the government within a week,” Kannada & Culture Minister V Sunil Kumar
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Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday wrote to Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena asking him to approve the government’s proposal to send teachers of state-run schools to Finland for a training programme.
The Delhi government had on January 20 sent the proposal to the Lt Governor”s Office to allow the teachers to visit Finland, days after Saxena asked the government to first conduct a cost-benefit analysis of the programme. In the letter, Sisodia said “politics” should not be played on “such sensitive issues” and urged Saxena to clear the file. “The file has been doing the rounds in your office since
October last year. The file was again sent to you on January 20 but there has been no decision yet,” Sisodia wrote in the letter.
“If the file is not cleared, the teachers’ proposed training in March will also not happen,” he said. Sharing the letter on Twitter, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also urged the LG to allow the teachers to attend the training programme. “I urge Hon’ble LG to allow our teachers to go abroad for training. Hon’ble LG had himself said that he is not against it,” he said in a tweet.
I Seek My Share Like Nitish Kumar Did While Challenging Lalu: JDU’s Kushwaha
the recalcitrant leader maintained that he had ”boundless reverence” for Kumar but insisted that the septuagenarian was no longer able to exercise his own volition,
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Disgruntled JD(U)
parliamentary board chief Upendra Kushwaha Tuesday likened his rebellion to the challenge Bihar
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had thrown to RJD president Lalu Prasad three decades ago. the recalcitrant leader maintained that he had ”boundless reverence” for Kumar but insisted that the septuagenarian was no longer able to exercise his own volition, resulting in JD(U)’s vulnerability. ”I have been asked to clarify what I meant by claiming my own share (hissa) in the party. I am doing that today”, Kushwaha
of forcing him to convert to Christianity. He also accused the duo of beating him. ”We have registered a case against Santlal and Chandra under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021 and other sections of IPC,” a police officer said. Police has detained Santlal and further probe is on in the matter.
V Sunil Kumar on Monday said a panel headed by M. Mohan Alva, chairman, Alva’s Education Foundation, Moodbidri has been formed to study the demand for and make recommendations to accord official language status to Tulu in Karnataka. “The committee has been asked to study and submit a report to the government within a week,” Minister said in
a tweet in Kannada. Tuluvas are a large ethnolinguistic group in coastal Karnataka. Tulu language activists have been demanding its inclusion in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution. Tulu is said to have a history dating back 2,500 years, making it one of South India’s oldest spoken languages.
who had gone to enquire,” said a person aware of the developments. It was also learned that the passenger was even given a bottle of water while being questioned, but she reportedly punched the woman crew member so hard that she got a cut on the lip and started bleeding. Soon another crew member rushed to the scene and asked her to behave. “Even after being restrained, she spat on a crew member and continued to abuse them throughout the journey,” said another person privy to the matter.
Air connectivity to Kashmir restored, Srinagar-Jammu NH remains shut due to inclement weather
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Air traffic to Kashmir was restored on Tuesday, a day after snowfall snapped connectivity to the Valley, officials said. Air connectivity to and from the Valley was restored on Tuesday morning after the weather improved. Flight operations resumed as the weather stayed dry and the visibility improved, they said. The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, however, remains closed due to snow accumulation and landslides at several places along the stretch, the officials added.
Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan says Visakhapatnam will be state capital in the days to come
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FIR filed by son of doctor couple killed in hospital fire
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Moderate to heavy snowfall on Monday, the final day of ‘Chilla-iKalan’ -- the harshest winter period in the region -- disrupted daily life in Kashmir. The snowfall continued across Kashmir till late evening.
Some areas, especially in the higher reaches, received snow during the night as well.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday said the state capital will be shifted to Visakhapatnam. Speaking at the preparatory meeting for the Global Investors Summit to be held in Visakhapatnam in March, he said he also would be shifting his office to the port city in the months to come. ”Here I am to invite you to Visakhapatnam which is going to be our capital in the days to come. I myself would also be shifting over to Visakhapatnam in the months to come as well,” he told the investors at the meeting. The N Chandrababu Naidu-led government in 2015 acquired over 33,000 acres of land from farmers to develop Amaravati as the capital of the state. After Jagan Mohan Reddy took over in 2019, the state government wanted to have three capitals-VisakhapatnamExecutive Capital, AmaravatiLegislative capital and KurnoolJudicial capital and passed an appropriate legislation. The Jagan Mohan Reddy government
Will shift my office to port city in the months to come, says the chief minister
An FIR has been filed against unknown persons in the hospital fire case, in which five persons including a doctor couple died due to suffocation in Jharkhand’s Dhanbad district, police said on Tuesday. The son of the doctor couple Ayush Hazra lodged the FIR at Dhanbad’s Bank More police station on Monday late evening, alleging culpable homicide and an attempt to set the hospital building on fire under conspiracy with an
intention to damage property, police said. Bank More police station officer-in-charge PK Singh said, “On complaint of Ayush, son of doctor couple, an FIR was lodged under various sections of IPC against unknown persons. We have initiated an investigation in this regard.” Around 2 am on Saturday, a massive fire broke out in store room of RC Hazra Memorial Hospital, located at Telephone Exchange Road of coal city, in which five persons were killed due to suffocation.
passed a Bill in the Assembly in November last year, repealing the controversial AP Decentralisation and Inclusive Development of All Regions Act, 2020, which was intended to establish three capitals for the state. Without putting any timeframe, Jagan, speaking on the floor of the Assembly said the government would come out with a “comprehensive, complete and better” Bill after plugging loopholes in the previous version.
In March last year, the Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled against the three capitals and directed the government to develop Amaravati as the state capital as envisaged.
Petty tiff at petrol pump led to Murder of delivery boy, 9 held within 4 hours by MBVV police
Agency News: Mumbai
Less than four hours after they brutally murdered a 20-year-old delivery boy in Mira Road on Monday, all nine assailants-mostly teenagers have been arrested by the crime branch unit (Zone I) of the Mira Bhayandar- Vasai Virar (MBVV) police. The gruesome crime turned out to be the fallout of a petty dispute between the maternal uncle of the deceased with the accused over fuel at a petrol pump in Kashimira. The murder was reported from the
M.T.N.L. Road area near Jangid Circle at 6:30 pm on Monday.
A resident of Queens Park, the deceased Ankush Rajeshkumar Raj (20) worked as a delivery boy with an e-commerce platform.
The assailants who were armed with swords and knives mounted a brutal assault on Ankush who sustained fatal injuries.
a former union minister said with rhetorical flourish. ”I am speaking of the same share that Nitish Kumar had demanded at the famous rally of 1994 when Lalu Prasad was reluctant to give our leader his due,” he said. Kushwaha was referring to ’Luv Kush’ rally in Patna, a veritable gathering of Kurmis and Koeris upset with supposed hegemony of numerically powerful Yadavs which Prasad, then helming Bihar, was seen as embodying. Kumar’s presence at the rally had set the tone for his separation from the undivided Janata Dal and charting of an independent political journey. Kushwaha, who had returned to JD(U) in March, 2017, after merging his Rashtriya Lok Samata Party, rued that as parliamentary board chief he enjoyed no powers.
Morbi bridge collapse: Oreva group MD surrenders before court
Agency News: Morbi
Oreva Group Managing Director Jaysukh Patel on Tuesday surrendered before the Morbi court in Gujarat. Nine others who have been named in the chargesheet had been arrested earlier. Patel had filed an anticipatory bail plea in a local court in connection with the collapse of the Morbi suspension bridge. The suspension footbridge on the Machchu river in Gujarat’s Morbi town collapsed in the evening of Oct 30 last year, just four days after the bridge was reopened on Gujarati New Year day after being closed for seven months for renovation. The renovation work was carried out by the Oreva Group. The arrest warrant was issued against Patel after a special investigation team constituted by the State Government to
investigate the incident cited several lapses by the group in the repair, maintenance and operation of the bridge. A lookout notice was also issued against Patel. The police had on Oct 31 picked up nine persons – two managers of Oreva, two ticket clerks, two contractors and three security guards – on allegations of negligence. On Nov 15, the Gujarat High Court hauled up the Government and asked it to explain why the BJP-ruled Morbi Municipality had awarded the contract for renovation of the century-old suspension bridge to the Oreva Group without floating a tender. The High Court is hearing a public-interest litigation in the matter. The Morbi Municipality, on its part, alleged that the Oreva Group opened the bridge without seeking its approval or certifying that it was ready for use.
BBMP employee poses as cop to extort money; Twitter user shares shocking ordeal
Agency News: Bengaluru
A shocking incident has come into light from Bengaluru where an employee of the city’s civic body impersonated himself as a cop to extort money from a woman and her male friend on Sunday. The incident took place in the Kundanahalli Lake area. The victim has put up the complete narrative of the incident on her Twitter handle. Traumatic experience during visit to BLR. During afternoon, on 29/1/23 my male friend & I visited Kundanahalli Lake to sit in the shade & enjoy the view. A cop started clicking our pictures and started harassing us that we did not have the ‘permission’
they swiftly took action and the man was identified as an Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) employee and he impersonated himself as cop to extort money from the couple in park.
Arsha Latif, the victim said.
La Liga: Real Madrid frustrated in goalless draw against Sociedad
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Battling Real Sociedad survived a pounding at Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday when they held Real Madrid to a goalless draw in a frantic La Liga match. Real Madrid recorded 20 goal attempts compared to only seven created by the visitors who held their turf heroically to go home to San Sebastian with a point thanks to a string of saves by goalkeeper Alex Remiro. Vinicius Jr wasted two chances from close range, one in each half, with Remiro denying both. The keeper also made critical stops of efforts by Karim Benzema, Toni Kroos and Rodrygo. “I’m happy with the point earned and with my personal effort,” Remiro told Movistar Plus. “Playing against these teams, they usually don’t forgive you but we also missed
Deepti Sharma shines as India tune up for tri-series final with 8-wicket win over West Indies
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the chances we had, we were not effective in front of the goal. But happy with the draw.” Leaders Barcelona moved to 47 points in the standings after their 1-0 win at Girona on Saturday and are now five points ahead of second-placed Real Madrid. Real Sociedad are third on 39 points, having played one more game than the top two. Desperate to close the gap with Barca, Real Madrid stormed after Real Sociedad from the beginning, roared on by their fans on a chilly evening in the Spanish capital.
Hockey: Graham Reid quits after World Cup debacle
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Graham Reid has resigned from his position as the chief coach of the men’s hockey team after India’s unimpressive outing at the World Cup, which concluded in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. Reid, who was appointed India coach in April 2019, led the team to a historic bronze medal finish at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. But following the below-par show in the World Cup, the 58-year-old Australian submitted his resignation to Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey, a day after the conclusion of the showpiece event, which was won by Germany after they edged out Belgium in a penalty shootout in the final. “It is now time for me
to step aside and hand over the reins to the next management,” Reid said, announcing his retirement. Reid’s term was till next year’s Paris Olympics. “It has been an honour and privilege to work with the team and Hockey India and I have enjoyed every moment of this epic journey. I wish the team all the very best,” he added. Reid took the decision after Tirkey and secretary general Bholanath Singh met with the players and support staff to discuss the team’s performance and strategy going forward.
Property registration in city up 7% to over 8,500 units in January
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Bowlers, led by Deepti Sharma (3/11), stuck to their task and laid the foundation for India Women’s easy eight-wicket win over their West Indies counterparts in the tri-series at Buffalo park in East London on Monday. Off-spinner Deepti was well supported by pacer Pooja Vastrakar (2/19) and left-arm
orthodox Rajeshwari Gayakwad (1/9) as the Windies posted a paltry 94/6 after being put into bat. For the Windies, only skipper Hayley Matthews (34 off as many balls) could make some sort of a contribution with the bat. India, in reply, were never under pressure even after losing Smriti Mandhana early in the second over with just
eight on the board. Mandhana’s opening partner Jemimah Rodrigues (42 not out) and captain Harmanpreet Kaur (32 not out) took their time to settle down before unleashing a few shots as India comfortably overhauled the opponents’ total with 37 balls to spare. Rodrigues played 39 balls to get those runs, hitting five boundaries while Kaur’s 23- ball knock featured four fours.
IND vs NZ 3rd T20 : Prithvi Shaw Coming Back? India’s selection puzzles to be solved at 5 PM practice
The attacking Indian opener Prithvi Shaw is set to end his international cricket exile in Ahmedabad. Shaw who is yet to open his T20I RUNS account will be drafted in Indian playing XI for series deciding 3rd T20 vs NewZealand on Wednesday. All indications coming from Indian team sources is that Shaw will replace Shubman Gill in Indian XI. “Though nothing is finalized at this stage but sooner or later he needs to get a look in. In all likelihood Prithvi will play the 3rd T20 as team is keen to give him opportunity,” informed a source close to Indian team management. More than Gill’s performance in T20’s so far, Shaw will be in XI as
team management is keen to give him opportunity before the series gets over. This is ODI World Cup year and India hardly will play any T20 International Cricket till the Mega-Event in OCTOBER in India. This is the reason coach Rahul DRAVID is keen to give chance to Shaw in Ahmedabad.
Former India opener Gautam Gambhir also feels Gill’s ‘basic game’ suits ODI cricket more than T20 cricket. On the contrary, Prithvi Shaw is a player whose ‘basic game’ suits the shortest format more.
Mumbai is witnessing an up in registration of properties. A 7 per cent year-on-year rise during this month (January 2022 vs January 2023) was reported by Property consultant Knight Frank India which comes to 8,694 units on better demand. Knight Frank India said that Mumbai city (area under BMC jurisdiction) saw property sales registration of 8,694 units in January 2023, contributing over Rs 658 crore to the state revenues. The registration figure is till 12 noon and will increase slightly by end of the day. Of the total properties registered, 84 per cent were residential while 16 per cent were non-residential properties. The data pertains to transactions in both primary (fresh sales) and secondary (re-sale) markets of all
types of properties -- residential, commercial and others. However, the registration of properties fell 7 per cent in January when compared to December, which saw 9,367 units registration. Shishir Baijal, Chairman and Managing Director, Knight Frank India, said, “Despite strong headwinds consumer inclination toward home purchase has driven residential property sales in Mumbai.” The demand has persisted despite rising house loan rates, absence of state government concessions, and increases in property price over the past year, he said.
Domestic pharmaceutical market to reach $ 130 billion by 2030: Economic Survey
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India’s domestic pharmaceutical market is estimated to reach USD 130 billion by 2030 and the pharma industry has sustained its growth momentum after the pandemic, according to the Economic Survey 2022-23. The country’s pharmaceutical exports achieved a healthy growth of 24 per cent in FY21, driven by COVID-19induced demand for critical drugs and other supplies made to over 150 countries, said the survey tabled in Parliament on Tuesday. ”The Indian Pharmaceutical industry plays a prominent role in the global pharmaceutical industry,” it said adding, India is ranked 3rd worldwide in the production
of pharma products by volume and 14th by value. The nation is the largest provider of generic medicines globally, occupying a 20 per cent share in global supply by volume, and is the leading vaccine manufacturer globally with a market share of 60 per cent, it added. On the home front, the survey said, “India’s domestic pharmaceutical market is estimated at USD 41 billion in 2021 and is likely to grow to USD 65 billion by 2024.
Pathaan Box Office Collection Day 6: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, John Abraham’s film mints ₹600 crore worldwide
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‘Pathaan’, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, is unstoppable! The film has wrecked havoc at the ticket windows and it has been earning moolah not just in India but abroad as well. The film, which released on January 25, has already raked in a whopping Rs 600 crore in just six days across the globe. In India alone, the film crossed the Rs 300 crore mark after Monday’s collections. With the pace the film is
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‘Shehzada’, which was set to release next week on February 10, has now been pushed to February 17 “out of respect” for SRK’s ‘Pathaan’.
Shah Rukh’s action-entertainer has caused a tsunami at the box office.
at, ‘Pathaan’ might get an extended theatrical run and as per trade analysts, collecting Rs 1000 crore globally by the end of this week won’t be quite a difficult task for the makers. Also, with no major releases for the next two weeks, the chances of an extended blockbuster run are only higher. Kartik Aaryan’s film
It has so far shattered almost record in the book and has become one of the highest grossing Hindi films till date. The film also recorded the highest ever opening for Hindi cinema worldwide with over Rs 100 crore collection on its first day itself. Apart from setting records at the ticket windows.
Actor Priyanka Chopra and husband Nick Jonas have finally revealed their daughter Malti Marie’s face. The actor was attending an event in Los Angeles where Nick with his brothers Kevin and Joe unveiled their Hollywood Walk of Fame star. Photos of Malti Marie has now gone viral on social media. Some netizens even called her a “carbon copy of her dad” Nick. Priyanka and Nick welcomed Malti via surrogacy in January 2022 and since her arrival,
Birthday girl Preity Zinta is winning the internet with her ‘Ghar ki Kheti’ videos that show her gardening skills. The actress, who turned 48 today, started gardening at her Los Angeles-based residence to keep herself busy during the first Covid-induced lockdown back in 2020. Preity’s mother, Nilprabha Zinta, was the one who gave her the idea of growing veggies and fruits in her backyard during the pandemic. In a recent ‘Ghar ki Kheti’ video, Preity showed off the banana tree she had planted three years ago during the lockdown and explained the process of harvesting the fruit. The actress also kept her fans up to date about her navel orange tree that she had planted two years ago in 2021. Preity thanked her mother for helping her grow fruits and vegetables across her garden. The actress now has a garden full of strawberries, oranges, peaches, guavas, tomatoes, green & red peppers, green and red chillies, eggplant, mint, basil and lemon. Showing off her home-grown apple tree, which finally bore fruits after two years, the actress wrote how these apples reminded her of her home in the Himachal hills.
the actor had posted several photos of her but without revealing her face. Priyanka and Nick tied the knot in a Christian and a Hindu ceremony in Jodhpur’s Umaid Bhawan Palace on December 1 and 2 in 2018. Later, the couple also hosted two receptions in Delhi and
Foreign direct investment into the country is expected to rebound in the coming months on account of India’s high economic growth, and steps to further improve the business environment of India, the Economic Survey said on Tuesday.
The rise in global uncertainty in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, FDI equity inflows in the manufacturing sector in the first half of the current fiscal (April-September) fell below its corresponding level in the first half of 2021-22, the document, which was tabled in Parliament, said.
The monetary tightening at the global level has further restricted the FDI equity inflows, the survey said. “A rebound in FDI inflows is, however, expected as the Indian economy sustains its high growth
while monetary tightening the world over eventually eases with the weakening of inflationary pressures,” the survey said. FDI equity inflows into India contracted by 14 per cent to USD 26.9 billion during the AprilSeptember this fiscal, according to the data of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). Total FDI inflows, which include equity inflows, re-invested earnings and other capital, declined to USD 39 billion during the first six months of the current fiscal year as against USD 42.86 billion in the year-ago period.
Urban Indians And Their Long-Term Savings Goals: Where Insurance Stands In Financial Planning?
Beginning with a ‘Protection Quotient’ of 35 in 2019, India has come a long way. As per the latest edition of the survey by Max Life Insurance, urban India showcased a positive movement, climbing up 8 points on the Protection Quotient to 43 (as per IPQ 5.0) from IPQ 1.0 – signaling steady progress in the country’s overall financial protection levels. The survey also revealed that the degree to which urban Indians are aware about life insurance products or the ‘Knowledge Index’ moved up from 39 (in IPQ 1.0) in 2019 to 57 and life insurance. Signalling a shift in priorities and investment patterns,
urban India regains focus on investing in long- term milestones. Saving for children’s education and marriage emerge as top priorities for long-term savings objectives at 60% and 49% respectively, while only 20% setting aside money for medical emergencies.
Ileana D’Cruz gets hospitalised, shares photos from hospital bed with IV drips
Mumbai. A few days ago, PeeCee finally broke her silence on her daughter’s birth and revealed why the couple opted for surrogacy. She had mentioned that she had certain medical complications and hence, they decided to go for surrogacy. She also slammed people accusing her of “outsourcing” her pregnancy and stated that her daughter won’t be a part of any gossip. “I was in the operation room when she came out. She was so small, smaller than my hand. We spent every single day with her on my chest, on my husband’s chest,” PeeCee recalled.
Actress Ileana D’Cruz, best known for her film ‘Barfi’, recently informed her fans that she was hospitalised. Ileana took to her Instagram handle to share pictures of herself from a hospital bed. In the photo, she can be seen lying on the bed with IV drips pierced in the back of her palm. While she did not reveal the reason behind her hospitalisation, she informed her followers that she was now recovering. Sharing two pictures of herself with the IV drips, Ileana wrote, “What a difference a day makes. Also, some lovely doctors and 3 bags of IV fluids.” As soon as she shared the photos, fans bombarded her DMs inquiring about her health. The actress then shared another update which read, “To everyone messaging me about my health, thank you so much for your concern for me. I really truly appreciate the love and I can assure
Ileana did not reveal the reason behind her hospitalisation
you that I am absolutely fine now. Got some good medical care at the right time.” Ileana is all set to star next in ‘Tera Kya Hoga Lovely’ opposite Randeep Hooda. The film is currently in the making. Besides, she also has an untitled project with Shirsha Guha in her kitty. Ileana was last seen in ‘The Big Bull’ alongside Abhishek Bachchan. She has also starred in films like ‘Barfi!’, ‘Rustom’, ‘Main Tera Hero’, among others.
Actress Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, who is currently one of the participants on Salman Khan’s controversial reality show ‘Bigg Boss 16’, has become the first contestant to reach the finale. With the finale being just a couple of weeks away, Nimrit won the ticket to finale task on Monday, which propelled her straight to the last week of the game show, thus saving her from nominations for the next two weeks. During Monday’s episode, Bigg Boss assigned a final task to the contestants to earn the ticket to finale, during which Priyanka Chahar Choudhary refused to let Nimrit win even if it meant that the task would not reach its conclusion. MC Stan too refused to compromise his stand, and thus, Bigg Boss terminated the task. However, the gamemaster also announced a twist in the tale, and announced that since the ticket to finale was already with Nimrit before the task, it will continue to be with her, thus making her the first finalist of the show. Nimrit shot to fame with her daily soap ‘Chhoti Sarrdaarni’, in which she played the roles of Meher Kaur Dhillon and Seher Kaur Gill. She was the first contestant to enter the ‘Bigg Boss 16’ house and was also announced as the first captain. Throughout her journey inside the house, she has been called out for playing in the shadow of Shiv Thakare and Sajid Khan, however, she made sure to give the other contestants befitting replies, and own her game plan. In the latest episode, she was also seen getting into an ugly spat with Archana Gautam over food, and the latter was heard calling her weak.
‘Bigg Boss 16’ finale is expected to be held around mid-February
Kalgi Group launched their new industrial project KIDC It’s my time to shine says
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Kalgi Group has launched KIDC - Krishav Industrial Development Corporation at Rohisa, Mehmedabad, a scheme of industrial plots comprising a total of 63 plots ranging in size from 300 to 1000 square yards. The location of the industrial plot is NA. NOC title is clear Excellent location for industrial business. The objective of launching an Industrial Plot Scheme is to provide land for businesses to set up industrial facilities and promote economic development in a particular area. This includes manufacturing, assembly or warehousing operations. The plan also aims to
Announcement comes at the inaugural Porsche Festival of Dreams held in Mumbai
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Porsche India enjoyed its best ever sales performance in 2022 with a 64 per cent growth in sales over the previous year, with buyer interest strong across its SUV and sports cars ranges. In total, 779 retail sales were recorded for the year compared with 474 units during the previous year, which was at the time Porsche India’s best result since 2014. Manolito Vujicic, Brand Director, Porsche India said the strong result shows the upward trajectory that started in in 2021 was maintained through 2022. “It has been a strong year for Porsche India with a 69 per cent growth in the sales of our SUV models, highlighted by our top-selling model, the Porsche Cayenne, ending the year with 399
create jobs and attract investment to the region. Mr. Bharat Patel, Managing Director, Kalagi Group said, “KIDC offers plots ranging from 300-1000 square yards, suitable for a wide range of industries like engineering, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, optics and more. With our state-ofthe-art facilities and prime location, KIDC is becoming the right choice for businesses looking to establish a strong presence in Gujarat.
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retail units,” said Vujicic. “In 2022 we welcomed the appointment of three new Porsche Centre partners in Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata, introduced the Porsche Approved programme offer of 12 months cover on pre-approved cars, and hosted an exciting, month-long Porsche Experience track event. This event saw participation from more than 450 enthusiasts, who each had the opportunity to experience the entire Porsche range in a safe and dynamic environment led by our fully trained Porsche Driving Instructors.”
Hansal Mehta’s Faraaz Gets A Thumbs Up From Rajkummar Rao, Mahesh Bhatt, Huma Qureshi & Others!
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After the early reviews from Zahan Kapoor’s family, another special screening was hosted. Rajkummar Rao, Patralekhaa, Mahesh Bhatt, Rajshri Deshpande, and Mukesh Bhatt among others marked their presence. The early reviews have come in & to sum up each review, the film is a must-watch.
Zahan Kapoor & Aditya Rawal were praised for their impactful debut. Hansal Mehta was praised for his eagle eye direction & how the detailing was taken utmost care of. With the film fraternity highly recommending the film to their respective fan following, wait until Friday seems very long. Movie buffs have already started planning their preferred show & the audience can’t wait
This February, MX Player reveals an exciting slate of international shows from Love is Sweet to The Wolf Princess
HCG Cancer Center Ahmedabad to organize Hair Donation Drive on World Cancer Day 2023
to experience the film on the big screen. Based on the real-life terrorist attack that ravaged a Dhaka cafe, Faraaz is an untold heroic tale about a young boy who stood tall in the darkest times.
Faraaz is directed by Hansal Mehta and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Anubhav Sinha, Sakshi Bhatt, Sahil Saigal, and Mazahir Mandsaurwala. The film is jointly produced by T-Series and Benaras Media works in association with Mahana Films. The film stars Zahan Kapoor, Aditya Rawal, Juhi Babbar, Aamir Ali, Sachin Lalwani, Pallak Lalwani, and Reshham Sahaani in the cast.
Gujarat leads at the ‘Kartavya Path’ of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
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Hon’ble Prime Minister
Shri Narendra Modi has been encouraging India and the world to utilize Clean and Green Energy with increasing use of renewable energy.
Under the guidance of Hon’ble
Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra
Patel and inspired by the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Gujarat presented a tableau on the theme of "Clean-Green Energy Efficient Gujarat" on the 74th Republic Day in New Delhi. This Clean-Green Energy Efficient Gujarat' tableau presented by the Government of Gujarat has achieved the first ranking in the category of People Choice Awards. There were 17 states and 6 Ministries which presented their respective tableaus at the national level celebration and parade of the 74th Republic Day. Gujarat has successfully achieved the goal of producing and utilizing Clean and Green Energy with a focus on the use of non-conventional energy sources like solar energy and wind
Gujarat Tableau wins the ‘People’s Choice Award’ at the 74th Republic Day Parade
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After the viral success of ‘Mera Safar’; singer, songwriter, and composer - Iqlipse Nova is ready to captivate his listeners with his new track ‘Meri Baari’ in association with Sony Music. The new single is all about one’s passion for achieving their dreams and creating their own ‘BAARI’ to succeed in life. The uplifting and motivating energy of the song comes from his heartfelt message describing his journey till now and hinting that it is now his time to shine bright. Through the song, Iqlipse urges the listeners to believe in their dreams and that they can achieve anything they want if they’re focused and patient with their pursuit. Speaking about Meri Baari, Iqlipse Nova said “The love and appreciation I am still receiving for my first single ‘Mera Safar’ has left me speechless.
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The season of love is here, and with it comes Tata Starbucks’ range of limited-edition beverages, delicacies, and merchandise. The Valentine’s special menu will include the much-awaited Red Velvet Cheesecake beverages, available in hot, iced and Frappuccino® variants, Heart Shaped Cakes in variants like Red Velvet & Orange and Dutch TruffleGateau. Complimenting these delectable treasures, customers can also get their hands on the adorable‘Butter Together’ range of mugs, tumblers, and more.
The song has really connected with a lot of listeners around the world which has inspired me to make new & impactful music. With ‘Meri Baari’, the song is my personal narrative, and my aim is to reach out to a younger audience with this song to help motivate them to achieve the heights they put their eyes on. I simply want to encourage them to pursue their goals and keep dreaming. I hope the listeners will identify with this song and continue showing their affection just like they have up till now.”
WestlifeFoodworld posts record sales of Rs. 6.1 bn in Q3 FY23, backed by strong 20% Same Store Salesgrowth
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WestlifeFoodworld Limited formerly known as Westlife Development, owner and operator of McDonald’s restaurants in West and South India, has announced its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2022. Mr. Amit Jatia, Vice-Chairman of WestlifeFoodworld Limited, said,“We are pleased to witness yet another robust quarter on the back of significant menu innovations and superior execution.We have stepped up our investments in modernizing our stores to EOTF formats which are more relevant for today’s digital-savvy customers.Our digital
This valentine’s, celebrate your distinct love with these Top 5 jewellery gifting options for her rareness
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channels thereby continued to show strong growth, demonstrating healthy customer adoption. Going forward, we believe that menu innovations, omnichannel presence, and cost leadership will continue to be the key growth drivers for us as we work towards redefining the QSR industry.” Westlife opened six new restaurants in the third quarter of FY23. The company is on a fast track to add 35-40 new restaurants in FY23 and 580-630 new restaurants by 2027. In the quarter under review, the company recorded an all-time high sales of Rs. 6.1bn, an increase of 28% Y-o-Y. Westlife’s Average Sales per Store in trailing 12 months stood.
A new month and a new slate of streaming titles to add to your must-watch binge list! As we enter February, MX Player is geared to bring the best of entertainment with several entertaining MX VDesi shows. Romance, drama, fantasy... name the genre and MX Player has covered it all with shows like Love is Sweet, My Horrible Boss, Chasing Ball amongst others, all dubbed in Hindi. My Horrible Boss: 1st February It is often said, ‘Opposites attract!’ While it is true in some cases, in others, this combination can lead to unexpected results.
Popular KDrama ‘My Horrible Boss’ highlights a relationship between two opposites - Nam Jung Gi (Yoon Sang Hyun), a sweet marketing manager at a cosmetics company, and Ok Da Jung (Lee Yo Won), a young short-tempered team leader. While Nam Jung Gi is
Godrej Properties purchases 89 acres of land in Khalapur, Maharashtra
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Godrej Properties Ltd. one of India’s leading real estate developers, today announced that it has entered into an agreement for outright purchase of a land parcel in the fastdeveloping micro market of Khalapur - Raigad, Maharashtra. Spread across ~ 89 acres, the proposed project is located near Imagicaa Theme Park and is estimated to have a development potential of approximately 1.9 million square feet of saleable area comprising primarily of residential plotted development. Gaurav Pandey, MD & CEO, Godrej Properties.
ABFRL inducts Ms. Ananya Birla and Mr. Aryaman Vikram Birla as Directors
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dubbed as the ‘Father Theresa’ and the ‘Walking UNICEF,’ Da Jung is so ill-mannered that her co-workers have nicknamed her ‘Fire Da Jung.’ These two cannot stand each other and often indulge in unpleasant experiences. However, situations take a turn when someone from Ok Da Jung’s past tries to destroy the company and put its livelihood at stake. Will the two come together to save the company, or will their differences become the reason for the company’s destruction? Filled with a pinch of drama.
To commemorate World Cancer Day, HCG Cancer Centre
Ahmedabad will launch the #BaldAndBold campaign, a hair donation drive starting from 1 st February till 3 rd February at the hospital premises between 11 am -4 pm. This hair donation drive aims to support cancer patients by boosting their confidence and self-esteem by providing them with wigs made from donated hair. On this special day, HCG invites the people of Ahmedabad to show their support for cancer patients by participating in the hair donation drive. Donating hair is a simple yet impactful way to make a difference in someone life. This is a unique and powerful initiative that brings the community together to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients.
Netflix globally celebrates iconic film-maker Yash Chopra Yash Raj Films’ rich cultural legacy in a new docu-series titled ;The Romantics’!
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The star-studded, four-part docu-series will feature 35 leading voices of the Hindi film industry and dive into the history of Bollywood through the lens of YRF’s impact in making Bollywood a household name globally Netflix, one of the world’s leading entertainment services, will globally celebrate legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra & Yash Raj Films’ rich cultural legacy of 50 years in a new four-part docu-series titled The Romantics’! The global streaming giant will release the trailer of the docu-series tomorrow. The docu- series will release in190 countries and will also be subtitled in 32+ world languages, given the reach of Bollywood across the world and the impact that YRF has had in shaping the equity of Hindi film industry worldwide for 50+ years. Netflix will globally
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Sardana International School Focuses on Student Potential, Not Just Performance
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energy, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi established Asia first solar park at Charanka in Patan as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. Not only that, Gujarat also became the first state in India to start a dedicated Climate Change Department. The World Largest Hybrid Renewable Energy Park is taking shape at Kutch under the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel. This unique achievement of Gujarat in harnessing renewable energy.
Currently, parents are becoming increasingly concerned about providing their children with a good education. Several studies reveal that parents are looking for institutes they can trust and be sure of their children’s future. In this highly competitive era, it is difficult to win the trust of parents; however, Sardana International School in Dewas has emerged as a symbol of unwavering faith, Parents send their children to school not only to acquire knowledge, but also to inspire them to adapt to any situation and lead a disciplined life.
Lalit Sardana Sir, who secured an All India 243rd rank in IIT, has been teaching Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics for 26 years, and Dr. Shweta Sardana Madam teaches Biology. Their students have the highest
selection ratio in all across India.
Lalit Sardana, Director of The Sardana International School, states, “Parents’ concern for their child’s education is understandable and justified, but it is not a unilateral concern. Even good institutes are concerned about their child’s future, and parents have faith in them.” It is the responsibility of the institutes to teach every child associated with them according to their level and to not hesitate to teach the relevant lesson more than once if they do not understand. This not only increases the child’s morale but also sparks.
The Board of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail, at its meeting held today, inducted Ms. Ananya Birla and Mr. Aryaman Vikram Birla as Directors. Ms. Ananya Birla and Mr. Aryaman Vikram Birla come with rich and varied experience straddling entrepreneurship and business building. The board believes that ABFRL will benefit from their new-age insights and business acumen. Commenting on their appointment, Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman Aditya Birla Group said, “Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail has built a formidable portfolio of fashion brands across multiple categories and formats, covering all major segments of Indian apparel market. In the last few years, the company has entered
multiple new emerging segments such as Ethnicwear— including partnerships with Indian designers, luxury, sportswear and new age businesses through its digital venture TMRW. The ABFRL platform is now poised for a new wave of exponential growth. Ananya and Aryaman’s exceptional individual achievements in their chosen fields and early success with their independent entrepreneurial ventures set them up well for larger responsibilities.
Bharat-Bharti and Paryatanam-Bharti organized the National Food and Cultural Festival in Ahmedabad
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The national unity of India is a goal of Bharat-Bharati and Paryatanam-Bharati, through which various events have taken place both domestically and abroad. Once more, this time for three days, a significant programme has been organized in Ahmedabad. Language, region, caste, and other facets of Indian society are all interconnected. In addition, the national unity-focused organizations Bharat-Bharti and Paryatanam-Bharti are working to make sure that each and every citizen of the nation is aware of the full expression of culture through various festivals, art, dance, tradition, etc. At the Kankaria Gymnasium School in Maninagar, Ahmedabad, the National Food and Culture Festival has been organised for this reason. The dates of these programmes are January 26
through January 29. Participating States in this programme include Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Punjab, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Bengal, As a result, it can be said that India has gathered in a single city. This programme will also send a message to the various communities of different regions living in the same city, with the goal of establishing the concept of Little India through culture.
release The Romantics on Feb 14, 2023 as a tribute to Yash Chopra, who is regarded as the ‘Father of Romance’ in India because of his iconic romantic films like Silsila, Lamhe, Kabhi Kabhie, Veer-Zaara, Dil To Pagal Hai, Chandni, Jab Tak Hai Jaan, etc. The Romantics has been directed by Smriti Mundhra, who returns to Netflix after the phenomenal success of Indian Matchmaking and the Never Have I Ever franchise.
Hero Motocorplaunchesthe High-Tech 110cc scooter - Xoom
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Redefining the scooter category and charting the next phase of its tech-enabled journey in the scooter segment, Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, today launched the new 110cc scooter –Xoom. Meticulously designed and developed to appeal to the generation of perceptive customers who seek adventure and excitement in their everyday ride, the Xoom scooter delivers a contemporary design, supreme maneuverability, unmatchedagility andextraordinaryperformance.
The Hero Xoom embodies a fresh new take in the 110cc category. With an industry-first feature –the Hero Intelligent Cornering Light (HiCL),and segment-first features – bigger and wider tyres and zippy acceleration in the 110cc segment, it guarantees an unparalleledmobility experience to the owners. The Hero Intelligent Cornering Light TM (HiCL)makes its debut inthe 110cc segment with Hero Xoom.
Kavvin Dave and Sunita Rajwar to host Zee TV’s next fun gaming reality show Bzinga
Over the past three decades, Zee TV has emerged as a trendsetter in shaping the contours of television content, presenting several inspirational narratives as well as multiple clutter-breaking reality shows. In fact, the channel has introduced audiences to various homegrown non-fiction formats like Antakshari, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, Dance India Dance, and India’s Best Dramebaaz amongst many others over the years. The channel is now all set to introduce yet another innovative, one-ofa-kind interactive game show, Bzinga, which will surely win over the audience. The ultimate Bzinga will give two unusually crazy families an opportunity every week to win lots of exciting prizes by competing with each other in four fun-filled games
resulting in humorous situations. What’s more, is that the viewers can also participate in all the games from the comfort of their homes through the Bzinga Mobile App and win some cool prizes while watching the game show on Zee TV. Renowned actor Kavvin Dave and famous television actress Sunita Rajwar will be seen hosting the first season of Bzinga. While Kavvin and Sunita have been a part of several movies and TV shows, this is the first time they will be seen hosting a reality game show on Zee TV.
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