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Development of nation not possible without women’s participation: Smriti Irani

WPL 2023: Grace Harris stars as UP Warriorz beat Gujarat Giants

“We are very much looking forward to the playoffs”, asserts Des Buckingham ahead of the Hero ISL Semifinals

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seen at Sania Mirza’s farewell bash.

J&K Lt. Governor Manoj

Sinha said on Monday that colonies in which displaced persons from PoJK are living would be regularised. After attending an official event called ‘Special governance for PoJK people’, Sinha told that the UT government has identified land for construction of PoJK Bhawan for these displaced people. He added that colonies where these displaced persons have been living would be regularised shortly. “These people have suffered a lot and their children are the worst sufferers.

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There was no long term vision in health sector: PM

Agency News: New Delhi

Prime minister Narendra Modi on Monday claimed that for several decades after Independence, there was a lack of an integrated approach and long term vision in the health sector. “For several decades after Independence, there was a lack of an integrated approach and a long-term vision in health. We have not kept healthcare restricted only to the health ministry, but have emphasised on the whole of the government approach,” he said while addressing a webinar on “Health and Medical Research”.

It has been the endeavour of the Centre, to make medical treatment affordable in India, the Prime Minister added. “That has been the thought behind providing free

medical treatment of upto Rs 5 lakh under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. Under this, approximately Rs 80,000 crore, that would’ve been spent on medical treatments, were saved,” he said further.

Ponzi scam: ED raids 15 locations in Mumbai, Nagpur

The ED said that searches were held at the residences and offices of Mehadia, Lokesh Jain, and Karthik Jain -- the main accused in this scam

Agency News: New Delhi

The Enforcement Directorate on Monday said that they recently conducted search and survey operations at 15 places in Nagpur and Mumbai in a case related to a Ponzi Scheme fraud of around Rs 150 crore committed by one Pankaj Mehadia and others. The ED conducted searches on March 3 and

seized gold and diamond jewellery worth Rs 5.51 crore, cash of Rs 1.21 crore, digital devices and various incriminating documents during the searches. The ED said that the searches were held at the residences and offices of Mehadia, Lokesh Jain and Karthik Jain, who are the main accused in this scam. The office and residential premises of the main beneficiaries were also raided. The ED initiated PMLA investigation based on an FIR registered at Sitabuldi Police Station, Nagpur, against five people.

For serious diseases, quality and modern health infrastructure in the country is important, the PM said. Government’s focus is also on ensuring that people get testing facilities near their homes and

K’taka CM questions Shivakumar after ISKP claims hand in Mangaluru blast

there are better facilities for first aid, he added. For this, he said, 1.5 lakh health and wellness centres are being prepared in the country, the prime minister informed. Referring to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Prime Minister said that it showed that when such a crisis occurs, even developed systems of prosperous nations collapse.”World is now much more focussed on health. But India’s approach is not restricted to healthcare, we’re also working on ensuring wellness,” he added. “Corona also taught us that supply chain has become a very important matter. When the pandemic was at its peak, for some countries even life-saving things like medicines, vaccines, and medical devices had become weapons,” the Prime Minister noted.

Will bulldoze houses of offenders if voted to power: Telangana BJP chief

Agency News: Hyderabad

BJP’s Telangana unit president Bandi Sanjay Kumar said on Monday that if voted to power in Telangana, the BJP would bulldoze the houses of those indulging in crimes against women. Exuding confidence that BJP will come to power in Telangana, he said it would follow the model of Uttar Pradesh which is using bulldozers to demolish the houses of offenders. He was addressing a day-long protest at the party office in Hyderabad to protest against increasing atrocities against women in the state. Sanjay spoke extensively about the death of Preethi, MD student of Kaktiya Medical College, who committed suicide due to alleged harassment by her senior. He reiterated that the government should order a probe by a sitting judge into the death of Preethi. He alleged that the BRS government was siding with Preethi’s senior Saif who was harassing her. Sanjay, who called on the family members of Preethi in Jangaon district on Sunday, alleged that Preethi’s murder was being portrayed as suicide. After the meeting, Sanjay had said that all evidences in the case were destroyed. He claimed that the government was acting in favour

BRS government ignoring crimes against women despite making tall promises, says BJP State president

of the accused as it fears that the accused will cause communal riots. He also claimed that the government is threatening family members of Preethi to follow their command. The BJP leader said Preethi would have been alive if her complaint about harassment was taken up seriously and acted up immediately by authorities. He slammed state minister K.T. Rama Rao for terming the incident as a small issue. He also questioned if home minister Mehmood Ali is confined to the old city of Hyderabad. Sanjay said police did not reveal full facts of how Preethi died.

Agency News: Mangaluru

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday questioned Karnataka Congress chief D.K. Shivakumar after a global terror outfit ISKP took responsibility for the Mangaluru cooker blast. Speaking to reporters he said, “NIA is carrying out its duties. They have claimed responsibility. Now, what

will Shivakumar say? He ridiculed that it was not a cooker bomb and it was just a cooker and nothing in it. Shivakumar also stated that BJP is misusing the issue. What he will tell now,” CM Bommai questioned. The global terror outfit IS has claimed responsibility for the Mangaluru cooker blast case. Islamic State - Khorasan Province (ISKP), an affiliate of the IS has claimed responsibility in its magazine ‘Voice of Khorasan’ which has published a report on carrying out blasts in Mangaluru of Karnataka and Coimbatore of Tamil Nadu.

The blast occurred on November 19, 2022 in a moving auto in Mangaluru. The cooker bomb was allegedly designed to carry out a large-scale attack to fuel communal

Robots to replace human scavengers in Prayagraj

Agency News: Lucknow

There is some good news for human scavengers. In a first for the region, smart robots will soon begin cleaning clogged sewers and the project will begin from Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj. The state government has made available three Bandicoot robotic scavengers to Prayagraj Nagar Nigam (PNN) and Jalkal department — the two main bodies entrusted with the task of upkeep of drains and sewers — for the task. They would be pressed into full-fledged service after Holi, officials said. Bandicoot is a robotic machine that is engineered for cleaning any type of sewer manholes.

Rahul taken contract to defame India in foreign land: Anurag Thakur

Agency News: New Delhi

Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Monday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of defaming the country in a foreign land. It appears that he has taken a contract to defame India abroad, he added. Speaking to the media this morning, minister Thakur said, “Be it among his foreign friends, agencies or foreign land - he’s leaving no stone unturned to defame India. To hide his failures, he has taken a contract to defame India from foreign land in a planned manner”. He further said, His language, thoughts & working style are suspicious.

The robot consists of two major units — a stand unit and a robotic drone unit. The drone unit is the one that dives into the manholes for the cleaning operations or unblocking operations. The diving depth of the robotic drone is customisable according to the maximum depth needed for the job, the officials said. General manager, Jalkal department, Kumar Gaurav said the government had provided three Bandicoot robots costing Rs 1.18 crore that will do the work of workers who were until now engaged to clean drains and sewers Fully automatic, the robots will directly enter the deep sewer line through the manhole and clean it, he said.

tension in the coastal region and in the state. The Islamic Resistance Council (IRC), an unknown Islamic outfit, claimed responsibility for the November 19, 2022, Mangaluru auto blast and warned of another attack in future. Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar had stirred a controversy by stating that the Mangaluru blast incident was done by the ruling BJP to divert attention of the people from the Voter ID scam. Shivakumar further had questioned that “without investigation how the suspect Mohammad Shariq arrested in connection with the blast could be declared as a terrorist? Was it an incident like the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack? Was it an incident like the Pulwama terror attack?

Another accused in Prayagraj murder killed in encounter

Agency News: Prayagraj

Another person accused in the Umesh Pal murder case was killed in an encounter with Prayagraj police on Monday. Vijay Kumar, a.k.a Usman Chaudhary, was seriously injured and taken to a hospital where he later died. Ramit Sharma, Commissioner of Police, said that the encounter took place between the police and the accused in the Kaundhiyara police station area. On February 27, three days after the daylight murder of Umesh Pal, the police gunned down an accused, identified as Arbaaz.

Maha is restless for political change:

Sharad Pawar

Agency News: Pune

Nationalist Congress Party supremo Sharad Pawar said here on Monday that the people of Maharashtra are longing for a ‘political change’ and want all the Opposition parties to come

together for this. The 82- year-old leader recounted how, in the past few weeks, he has been touring different parts of the state and meeting a lot of people. “The masses conveyed to me that they are desirous of a change in the state... They want the Opposition parties to unite and achieve this,” Pawar told mediapersons in Pune. He also met the Congress-Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) winner Ravindra Dhangekar from the Kasba Peth seat Assembly bypoll last week — crumbling the ruling ally BJP’s 28-year-old bastion. In this context, Pawar reiterated that the MVA allies — Congress, NCP and Shiv Sena (UBT).

CBI heat on Lalu to pressurise Tejashwi: Sibal

Agency News: New Delhi

Independent MP Kapil Sibal on Monday slammed the CBI for interrogating former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi. Kapil Sibal said it is being done to pressurise Lalu. “CBI heat on Lalu We all know the fragile state of his health To pressurise Tejasvi, The more the government does this more the people will turn against this government,” Sibal said in his tweet. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) told that it was not any raid or search operation, but the team paid a visit to the house of former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi for further investigation in connection with the land for job scam involving former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad and others.

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J&K govt to regularise colonies occupied by PoJK refugees

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India’s rapid digitisation has one major casualty—cybersecurity

K’taka CM Bommai says Siddaramaiah set ‘targets’ to ministers

Agency News: New Delhi

CVC acknowledges receipt of Suvendu Adhikari’s complaint against Bengal’s CS

Agency News: Kolkata

Agency News: New Delhi

India’s impressive progress in digitisation is certainly revolutionising how citizens and other State entities conduct their affairs. But the nation’s growing reliance on cyberspace has highlighted the promises and perils of an ancient strategic lore – increased dependency could also mean greater vulnerability. India’s vulnerability in the cyber domain has, for long, been recognised as a national security issue. In 2013, a National Cyber Security Policy was issued, which flagged the complexity and dynamic nature of cyberspace, and the need to unify actions guided by an integrated vision and a set of sustained and coordinated strategies. Consequently, the last decade has witnessed the implementation of a fair number of progressive measures to deal with cyber threats. But India’s ability to cope with cybersecurity is being outpaced by the sheer scale and speed of its digitisation, confounded by the complex character of accompanying threats. This challenges our ability to take unified actions, evolve strategies and implement them effectively.This weakness has created two areas of concern: politico-strategic guidance, and the outcomes that emanate due to India’s federal nature.A National Cyber Security Strategy should have quickly followed the 2013 National Cyber Security Policy to convert the ‘what’s to be done’ to ‘how to be done’. This could have been achieved by distilling policy-derived goals, identifying objectives and evolving a strategy informed by available resources. However, it took seven years to formulate a draft strategy document, which was then circulated among stakeholders for comments. Yet, more than two years later, a governmentapproved strategy is still awaited. Some insiders claim that important elements of the draft strategy are being followed.

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UP man held hostage, thrashed by couple & bouncers over old case

Agency News: Kolkata

A couple and their four bouncers allegedly held a Gomti Nagar resident hostage at their house where they thrashed him mercilessly and abused him. The brother of the victim got a call from a woman who told him that the victim was held hostage at her house and was being beaten by her husband, his friend and their bouncers. “When I called my brother, he told me that he had been held hostage at the house and they would kill him. He further told me that he had dialled the police control room,” the victim’s brother said. He said that when he reached

the house, he found him wounded and bleeding even as the police had made him sit in their van. “My brother was tricked into visiting the house of the accused and then attacked with knives. The bouncers beat him with the butt of the pistols they were carrying,” the victim’s brothers said. The police have registered a case on the complaint of the victim’s brother. The accused couple, meanwhile, alleged that the so-called victim had visited their house and was forcing them to take back the case which was lodged against him at the Vibhuti Khand police station and later staged a drama.

Shia Board asks people to build replicas of Jannat-ul-Baqi

Agency News: Lucknow

The All India Shia Personal Law Board has appealed to the Shia community to build replicas of Jannat-ul-Baqi in every Shia populated area. The call was made in Lucknow, while holding a protest meeting against the Saudi monarchy for demolishing the Islamic cemetery Jannat-ul-Baqi, 100 years ago in Madina. The board members also asked Shia

Muslims to continue to protest in order to commemorate the 100th anniversary of demolition of the holy site. Maulana Yasoob Abbas, general secretary of the board, said: “The sacrilege of holy shrines is against the preaching of the Quran as well as against the tradition of the prophet. Saudi Arabia provides funds to terror outfits in Pakistan and Afghanistan for the genocide of Shias.”

Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani on Sunday said that the development of any country is not possible without the participation of women. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi has clearly said that if the country has to progress then women will have to ensure their participation in the development of nation. Without women’s participation, development of any nation is not possible,” she said at a function to mark the International Women’s Day which is observed on March 8.Women who have done unprecedented work in various fields of the society were felicitated in a programme organised by Delhi BJP Mahila Morcha and presided over by the Morcha President Yogita Singh on the occasion. The women who were honoured for their service on Sunday include Preeti Seth, Aashmeen Munjal, Sophia Garg,

Padmavati Dwivedi, Pooja Sharma, Twinkle Kalia, Nilima Dutta Mehta, Amita, Shammi Talwar, Shailja Mohan, Kavita Gulati and Madhuraj Swadeshi. Irani also said that after 2014, the way in which the government is taking care of women in the country is a form of a revolution. The Union Minister said “we are honouring women in the name of Sushma Swaraj who set high standards”, citing whether it was getting separate toilets for girls in government schools, opening bank accounts for the first time for 22 crore women or the Ujjwala Yojana

Myanmar national jailed for staying illegally in UP

Agency News: Shamli

A local court in Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli district has sentenced a Myanmar national to three years’ imprisonment for staying illegally. The verdict came four years after Abdul Majeed was arrested and charged under Foreigners Act and fraud for living in the country on fake documents. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 24,000 on him. SP Shamli Abhishek saidL

“Majeed was arrested on 28 July, 2019 from Khushnuma Colony located in Jalalabad town of Shamli district for staying in India illegally

without a valid visa and using fake documents. During interrogation, it was revealed that he was a resident of Kyauktaw Rakhine district of Arakan province of Myanmar.”

An FIR was filed against the accused at Thana Bhawan police station. On the basis of the station officer’s complaint, a case was registered under IPC sections 420, 467, 468, 471 and section 14 of the Foreigners Act. A provision has also been made for 45 days additional imprisonment for failing to pay fine by the Court of Civil Judge Junior Division/Judicial Magistrate of Shamli.

Delhi court sends Sisodia to judicial custody till March 20

Agency News: New Delhi

A Delhi court on Monday sent Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia to judicial custody till March 20 in the alleged liquor policy scam being probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The counsel appearing for the central agency said that at this stage, they are not seeking further CBI remand but in the next 15 days they might seek it. Special Judge M.K. Nagpal of the Rouse Avenue Courts ordered: “An application to send the accused to judicial custody has been filed. It is submitted that the police custody is no longer required

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said opposition leader Siddaramaiah during his tenure as the CM, had set ‘targets’ for his ministers in Karnataka. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, CM Bommai reacted to the questions on the bandh call given by the Congress in the backdrop of Lokayukta trap case in which BJP MLA Madal Virupakshappa is the prime accused. He said, “Congress is mired in corruption”. “Siddaramaiah gave targets to all ministers. You can ask M.B. Patil, K.J. George, H.C. Mahadevappa (all former ministers in the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government). Ask them what was the ‘target’ given to them?” Bommai charged. “There are scandals by the Congress government. The Congress party itself is vanishing. By giving a

bandh call, they are planning to revive their political future. They will not get any response from the public,” he said. Bommai further stated, “If anyone gives a bandh call, they should be clean handed. Then they have a response. These people have not left anything. They have not even spared beds and pillows, biscuits and coffee. From small schemes to irrigation projects, they have practiced corruption. “The hands of Congress leaders are tainted with corruption. People have seen their games. People know that whether they are Satya Harishchandras The field is ready for elections by May this year. People will decide,” he said.

LS committee to hear oral evidence against Rahul in breach of privilege case

Agency News: New Delhi

The oral evidence on breach of privilege against Rahul Gandhi will be heard by the Lok Sabha Privilege Committee on Friday. The Committee of Privileges has called BJP MP Nishikant Dubey to hear his case. Dubey along with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Jodhi had given notices of breach of privilege against Rahul

Gandhi “for making a misleading, derogatory, unparliamentary and incriminatory statement during a discussion on the motion of thanks on President’s Address in the House on February 7 and a further request for expunction of the impugned statements. However, sources close to Rahul Gandhi have insisted that he has replied to the notice to the Lok Sabha Secretariat.

50% women miss leadership opportunities because of their own self-limiting biases: Survey

Agency News: New Delhi

A recent survey by India Leaders for Social Sector (ILSS) with women professionals in the social sector who have 8-15 years of experience, reveals that more than 50% of respondents feel, at times, slowed down by their own self-limiting biases. At a time when there are global conversations about increasing the representation of women in leadership roles, the report presents an insightful perspective on factors that are holding back progress. The survey endeavours to understand the complexity surrounding women’s leadership in the sector by examining the gaps and challenges, capturing best practices, exploring the scope of positive interventions, and identifying possible support structures to build leadership capacities. The report, a product of conversations with leaders across the social sector, captures an overarching image of these critical dynamics. Self-limiting biases often stem from social & cultural conditioning women experience, which can shape a sense of inferiority. These beliefs lead to

Delhi Police bust inter-state gang involved in stealing luxury cars; 2 held

Agency News: New Delhi

With the arrest of two men, the Crime Branch of Delhi Police on Monday claimed to have busted a Sambhal based inter-state auto lifter gang for stealing high end luxury cars and SUVs in the national Capital. The accused were identified as Mohd. Danish (33) and Danish alias Raja (30), both residents of Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh. Police have also recovered five high end luxury cars and SUVs from the possession of the accused. The official said that the gang after stealing the high end cars used to prepare fake documents and then they used to sell the vehicles in Nagaland, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and other states of North

East India. According to police, an information was received about auto lifters of Sambhal area, who are active in Delhi and they are stealing only high end cars, would come to Okhla. “Acting on the inputs, a trap was laid and Mohd. Danish and Raja were apprehended with a stolen bike while they were conducting a recce to steal a Fortuner car,” said Ravindra Singh Yadav, the Special Commissioner of Police (Crime). On interrogation, both the accused also disclosed that they have stolen more than 50 high end vehicles and sold the same in North East states.”Both belong to the Sambhal auto lifter gang of Uttar Pradesh and the other gang members are Gulam and Idrish.

Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu

Adhikari has informed that the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has acknowledged the receipt and documentation of his complaint against Chief Secretary H.K. Dwivedi regarding the “debatable” receipt of house rent allowance (HRA) by the latter. He also shared the CVC’s acknowledgement email on his Twitter handle. “Sir/ Madam, your complaint 7916/2023 has been duly examined by the Commission in terms of Complaints Handling Policy and having regards to the nature of the issues therein, the same has been filed. Central Vigilance Commission,” the acknowledgement letter reads. According to a retired Indian Administrative Officer (IAS) officer, who did not wish to be named, said that it is a

normal procedure for the CVC to acknowledge the sender a communication regarding the receipt and documentation of a formal complaint.

“Acknowledgment of the receipt and documentation of the complaint to the sender does not mean that CVC has agreed on the merits of the complaint, which is subject to investigation. As I can see right here, there are now two options for CVC. Either it can recommend the state government to start a departmental probe in the matter or the commission can directly start its own investigation in the matter,” the retired bureaucrat added.

TN taking active steps to ensure safety of migrant workers: State labour minister

Agency News: Chennai

Tamil Nadu minister for Labour welfare and Skill development C.V. Ganesan said on Monday that the government was ensuring the safety of migrant workers in the state. He was speaking to reporters at Tiruchi. The minister said that members of Bihar Assembly committee had visited Tiruppur and inspected the situation of the migrant labourers there. They had also held meeting with the district administration and expressed confidence that the migrants were safe in the district. He said that the state government has given directions to the district administrations of Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode and Nilgiris to ensure the safety of the

“self-limiting” behaviour that often leads to women having stereotypes about their own abilities, talents, opportunities, and goals that could end up holding back one’s career. The survey highlights the prevalence of socialized beliefs, such as imposter syndrome, which limit one’s leadership vision, with 50 per cent of women leaders experiencing this. The cumulative effect this can have on individuals & the wider workforce, is significant. This phenomenon undoubtedly contributes to the ‘leaky pipeline’ we see, where there is a disproportionate lack of women leaders at levels of senior management, relative to the number of women in entry-to-mid level roles. The study also suggests that there is a predominance of women in ‘Program specific’ roles, as opposed to strategic, organization building roles.

migrant workers. It is to be noted that there are a large number of migrant workers from North India in these districts. The Tamil Nadu government has formed a special team comprising the district collectors, police superintendents and labour officers at the district level to closely engage with the migrant workers. India in the state of Tamil Nadu and the government has been taking steps to ensure their safety.

Delhi CM inaugurates Ashram flyover

Vehicular movement on the flyover will start by 5 p.m.In a traffic advisory ”Heavy vehicles such as buses, trucks, etc.

Agency News: New Delhi

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday inaugurated the AshramDND Flyover, which was closed for about two months for renovation. “Congratulations Delhi. New part of Ashram flyover is ready and it’s open from today,” Kejriwal tweeted in Hindi. Vehicular movement on the flyover will start by 5 p.m.In

a traffic advisory, the Delhi Police said that only light vehicles coming from the DND and going towards Gurugram, Chirag Delhi, Kalkaji, Khanpur, Greater Kailash, Saket, AIIMS, INA and Safdarjung are advised to take the Ashram Flyover instead of the Barapulla Flyover. “Heavy vehicles such as buses, trucks, etc. still not allowed on both carriageway of Ashram Flyover till further information.

Whereas, the undersigned being the Authorized Officer of Muthoot Homefin (India) Ltd. (MHIL) under the Securitisation and Reconstruction

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrated Holi with Navy personnel on board aircraft carrier INS Vikrant

Development of nation not possible without women’s participation: Smriti Irani

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WPL 2023: Grace Harris stars as UP Warriorz beat Gujarat Giants

with a composed 43-ball 53. Chasing 170, the UP Warriorz stuttered to 35/3 in the Powerplay.

Sensex crosses 60,000 level in early trade; Nifty tests 17,700

Agency News : New Delhi

Kong and Japan, rose on Monday.

Agency News : Mumbai

UP Warriorz beat Gujarat Giants in their opening match of the WPL 2023 at the DY Patil Stadium here on Sunday.Grace Harris hit a brilliant 26-ball 59* to pull off a sensational threewicket win for the Warriorz. Kiran Navgire, too, played an important support act

GG pacer Kim Garth put on a masterclass in swing bowling. She provided GG a perfect start as she had the dangerous Alyssa Healy caught and bowled, Shweta Sehrawat caught at short third man and then Tahlia McGrath caught at slip, all in the third over, reports WPL.Kiran Navgire then provided some impetus to the UPW innings and also provided stability along with Deepti Sharma. Navgire mixed caution with aggression well and brought her fifty off 40 balls.Mansi Joshi finally broke the 68-run partnership as she cleaned up Sharma with an inswinger. Garth then provided a crucial moment in the match when she had Navgire caught behind off a short ball and then cleaned up Simran Shaikh off the very next ball to

Directorate of Education, Delhi Govt organises International Women’s Day Cyclothon

Agency News : New Delhi

The Directorate of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi conducted an 11km Cyclothon in partnership with the United Nations in India, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) to champion the cause of gender equality and environmental sustainability ahead of the International Women’s Day.

The International Women’s Day Cyclothon witnessed women, men and the transgender community from all walks of life come together for gender equality and for making cities safer and inclusive for women and transgender community.

Mr. Himanshu Gupta, Director, Directorate of Education - Govt

of NCT of Delhi said, “It’s very important for us to bring gender equality in our society and we also know that Delhi is facing issues with pollution. So, we thought why not conduct an event which will help us counter both issues. I would like to thank the UN and celebrities, who came forward and associated with us.” The first Indian woman to win an Olympic Medal Karnam Malleswari also graced the event with her presence. Speaking about the value of sports, the former weightlifter said, “It feels amazing to see so many people come here to take part in the cyclothon. Cycling is great for health and the environment as well. This initiative by the Delhi Government is very important. The government has been supporting the growth of women’s sports a lot.

register the second five-wicket haul of the WPL.Just when it looked like the Giants were the favourites, Harris turned things around and smashed 6, 4, 4, 4 to breathe life back into the chase. Ecclestone too chipped in with a four and a six as UPW hit 44 runs from three overs (17 to 19). The equation came down to 19 off six balls. Sutherland bowled the last over and Harris smacked the first ball for a six over deep mid-wicket. Sutherland bowled one wide outside off next ball which was called a WIDE. GG reviewed but the decision was upheld. With five needed off three, Harris finished it off in style as she lofted one over cover for a four to bring up her fifty off just 25 balls and then smashed the next one over deep square leg for a six to win it for UPW and spark wild celebrations.

Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells amid visa row

Agency News : New Delhi

World no. 1 Novak Djokovic has formally withdrawn from the ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells tournament, the organisers said on Monday, which indicates that the Serbs’ application for special permission to enter the US might have been denied.The Serbian great asked American authorities last month for special permission to enter the United States despite being unvaccinated against the coronavirus. “World No 1 Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the 2023 BNP Paribas Open. With his withdrawal, Nikoloz Basilashvili moves into the field,” organisers said in a statement. Unvaccinated air travellers are still prohibited from entering the States until the middle of May. The US vaccine requirement for foreign is not

expected to be lifted before the main draw begins at Indian Wells and the Miami Open later in the month.The 22-time grand slam winner was hopeful of playing in Indian Wells, which starts on Monday, and the Miami Open. His bid to enter the US had even been backed by the US Open and the United States Tennis Association, who had implored the government to make an exception for the tennis great. “Novak Djokovic is one the greatest champions our sport has ever seen.

Equity market opened on a strong note on Monday, with the benchmark crossing the 60,000 level and Nifty making strong gains amid positive global cues. BSE Sensex jumped 554.06 points or 0.91 per cent to 60,363.03 points, while the broader NSE Nifty climbed 143.35 points or 0.81 per cent to 17,737.70 points. As many as 28 constituents of the 30-share Sensex including HCL Tech, TCS and Reliance were trading in the positive territory while two were marginally lower. Most of the Asian markets, including Hong

European and the US markets had closed with strong gains on Friday, boosted by easing concerns over inflation. In a pre-open market note, Deepak Jasani, Head of Retail Research at HDFC securities, said Indian markets could open higher, in line with mostly higher Asian markets today and higher US markets on Friday. “Asian markets opened higher on Monday after the US stocks ended last week on a positive note, driven by speculation that the US Federal Reserve won’t raise interest rates beyond peak levels, as it is already priced in,” he said.

Food price spike alert as heat wave threaten to hit wheat harvest

Agency News : New Delhi

The unseasonal high temperatures witnessed in February threaten to hit the wheat harvest that can lead to a spike in food prices, analysts have warned. Economists said a scorching heat wave and the growing possibility of El Nino weather may not only impact inflation but also severely hit fiscal deficit of the country. “If the prevailing high temperatures continue through March, the rabi wheat crop will be impacted and yields would at best be on a par — or marginally lesser — than last year’s low,” Crisil MI&A Research’s on-field interactions suggest. India has enjoyed a good monsoon over the last four years, but there is a possibility of El Nino conditions developing in late summer. Last month was the

India’s imports of crude oil from Russia soars to a record high

Agency News : New Delhi

India’s imports of crude oil from Russia soared to a record 1.6 million barrels per day in February and is now higher than combined imports from traditional suppliers Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Russia continued to be the single largest supplier of crude oil, which is converted into petrol and diesel at refineries, for a fifth straight month by supplying more than one-third of all oil India imported, according to energy cargo tracker Vortexa.

Refiners continue to snap up plentiful Russian cargoes available at a discount to other grades. From a market share of less than 1 per cent in India’simport basket before the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in February 2022, Russia’sshare of India’s imports rose to 1.62 million barrels per day in February, taking a 35 per cent share. India, the

world’s third-largest crude importer after China and the US, has been snapping Russian oil that was available at a discount after some in the West shunned it as a means of punishing Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine. The rise in Russian imports has been at the expense of Saudi Arabia and the US. Oil imports from Saudi fell 16per cent month-on-month and that from the US declined 38 per cent. According to Vortexa, Russia now accounts for more than the combined oil bought from Iraq and Saudi Arabia —India’s mainstay oil suppliers for decades.

Adani has $2 billion bonds due for repayment in 2024

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warmest February since 1877 with average maximum temperatures touching 29.54 degrees celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. It has warned that most parts of North India are expected to experience abovenormal temperatures. El Nino is a complex weather pattern where rising sea temperatures off the coast of remote Peru affect the monsoon winds into India and create drought conditions. India’s economic growth unexpectedly slowed to a three-quarter low of 4.4 per cent in December.

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The Adani group, whose mostly debt-fueled breakneck expansion saw gross debt doubling in four years, has almost USD 2 billion worth of foreigncurrency bonds coming up for repayment in 2024, according to a presentation the conglomerate made to investors.The apples-toairport conglomerate borrowed over USD 10 billion in foreign currency bonds between July 2015 and 2022 across group companies. Of this, USD 1.15 billion of bonds matured in 2020

and 2022. There are no maturities in 2023 but three issuances - USD 650 million by the ports arm APSEZ and two of renewable energy unit Adani Green Energy Ltd (USD 750 million and and USD 500 million - are due for payment in 2024.Adani group management, including group chief financial officer Jugeshinder Singh, last month held roadshows in Singapore and Hong Kong to reassure investors that the company’s finances are under control. These are to be extended to Dubai, London and the US from March 7 to 15.

Keanu Reeves took the first ‘red pill’ on the sets of

‘The Matrix’

Hollywood star Keanu Reeves, who is set to bring the house down once again with the fourth instalment of the ‘John Wick’, has shared that he took the first red pill that the director duo - Wachowskis ever gave him. Reeves, who is a cast member in the iconic franchise ‘The Matrix’, has often been in talks for his action sequences and roles in both the movie series. Recently during a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything), he spoke about the props he was allowed to take from the sets of ‘The Matrix’, ‘John Wick’ franchise and ‘47 Ronin’.The actor said: “The watch and wedding ring from John Wick, a sword from 47 Ronin, and the first red pill that the Wachowski’s ever gave me”. Amongst the many questions that went viral, Reeves was popularly asked whether he favoured learning kung fu or jiu-jitsu while preparing for ‘The Matrix’ and ‘John Wick’ franchises, respectively. Commenting on the same, the actor said: “Nothing can ever compare to the kung fu training from ‘The Matrix’ because it was so unique and my first time.” He also

admitted: “The jiujitsu in ‘John Wick’ being integrated with judo and gunfights can never be touched in its own way.” Directed by Chad Stahelski, ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ will feature old and new cast members, including Donnie Yen as Caine, Bill Skarsgard as Marquis, Laurence Fishburne as Bowery King, Rina Sawayama as Akira, Ian McShane as

Aditya, Haarsh entertain viewers with their amusing conversation on ‘Bzinga’

Aditya Narayan and Haarsh Limbachiyaa shared their excitement about being roped in as hosts for the gaming reality show, ‘Bzinga’, an interactive gaming reality show where two families compete with each other

through different games and quizzes. Ace singer and host Aditya said: “I have been part of several shows but hosting a gaming reality show is very different and unique, and that is why I signed up for it.” Aditya, who is known for hosting ‘Indian Idol’ and participating in ‘Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9’ further shared: “I enjoy hosting to the hilt, so I am sure this fun and entertaining gaming show will bring out the best of me. I hope the audience is as excited as I am for this show, and they will shower me with their love like they always do.” On the other hand, Haarsh has hosted several TV shows such as ‘Khatra Khatra Khatra’ and ‘Hum Tum Aur Quarantine’ along with his wife Bharti Singh. He has also written for shows including ‘Comedy Circus Ke Tansen’, ‘Comedy Nights Bachao’ and ‘Comedy Nights Live’. Now, he is seen co-hosting the gaming reality show with Aditya and he is sure that they both will be successful in entertaining the audience. “I am feeling fantastic that I will be co-hosting the show with one of the best hosts, Aditya Narayan. It will be amusing for the audience because we will be putting our best foot forward to entertain them with this game show. It will be amusing for the audience because we will be putting our best foot forward to entertain them with this game show. I will also be interacting with the contestants on a personal level to ensure that they are having fun along with the viewers. I hope the audience will have fun watching and playing this show,” he added.’Bzinga’ airs on Zee TV.

Hosting a gaming reality show is a very different experience from hosting other shows. Ace singer and host Aditya Narayan is excited to be part of the show and he is sure that the audience will enjoy it. Haarsh Limbachiyaa, who has hosted several TV shows.

TV actor Vivian Dsena is making headlines these days for his secret marriage with Egyptian girlfriend Nouran Aly. The actor got married to Nouran last year in Egypt but preferred to keep his relationship with her under wraps. He denied commenting on his marriage. As per source close to ‘Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek Junoon’ actor: “The two were in a relationship for more than three years and Nouran, who was an editor of a magazine used to admire him a lot. She first interacted with him for an interview. She used to visit the sets of ‘Sirf

Tum’ to meet the actor.””Vivian Dsena is married now. It is his choice to keep his personal life personal; he doesn’t wish to talk about his personal

to the actor added.Before getting married to Nouran, Vivian had tied the knot with his ‘Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani’ costar Vahbbiz Dorabjee in 2013. Although their marriage didn’t work, they filed for a divorce after three years in 2016. They finally got separated in 2021.

Following his divorce in 2021, actor Vivian Dsena is now married to Egypt-based journalist Nouran Aly. The two have been dating for a few years now.

Producer Anand Pandit is excitedly looking forward to the release of his first Kannada coproduction ‘Kabzaa’ on March 17th. He says, “’Kabzaa’, I have said before, is a genre defining action entertainer and a period drama. However, one of the reasons why everyone is waiting for the film so eagerly is because it reunites Upendra with director R. Chandru. These two have delivered blockbusters like ‘Brahma’ and ‘I Love You’ before and ‘Kabzaa’ will offer an altogether different experience to the audience.” Pandit says he has always admired Upendra’s action avatars and adds, “My respect for him increased manifold after watching his explosive action sequences in ‘Kabzaa’. His performance graph shows us how a youth turns into a gangster in a story that begins in the preindependence era and goes up to the 1980s. R. Chandru and he have a fantastic tuning and they bring the best out of each other. What makes the film even more exciting is the star power of Kichcha Sudeep and Shriya Saran.” Sudeep, reminds Pandit, did not only gain pan-Indian approval post the actioner ‘Vikrant Rona’ but is also known nationwide for his performances in SS Rajamouli’s ‘Eega’ and ‘Baahubali: The Beginning,’ apart from his many other hits. Pandit himself is now an expert curator of talent and has successfully left his impact on Hindi, Gujarati, and Marathi industries. So confident is he about the success of ‘Kabzaa’ that he has also acquired the movie’s Hindi, Telugu, and Marathi rights. The film is produced by Anand Pandit, R. Chandru and Alankar Pandian and also stars Murali Sharma, Sunil Puranik, Posani Krishna Murali, and Pramod Shetty and its long-awaited trailer will be released on March 4th.

“We are very much looking forward to the playoffs”, asserts Des Buckingham ahead of the Hero ISL Semifinals

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After securing the 2022-23 ISL League Winners Shield, Mumbai City FC are ready for the playoffs. The Islanders will play the first of two legs of the Hero ISL semifinal on March 7, 2023 against Bengaluru FC at the Mumbai Football Arena.

Looking ahead at the semifinals, Head Coach Des Buckingham spoke about how the squad is gearing up a knockout clash after they finished top of the table at the end of the Hero ISL League Stage. “We dont really talk about it being a semifinal. We dont talk about pressure or confidence. We just concentrate on our performance. We went on to win the league without losing a game. But we talked about our

Neeharika Roy visits Lucknow to promote a special Holi high point on Zee TVs Pyaar Ka Pehla Naam Radha Mohan

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Zee TV’s fiction show Pyaar

Ka Pehla Naam Radha Mohan is a romantic drama based in modernday Vrindavan that has been an audience favourite since its launch in May 2022. Essaying the intense character of Mohan is famous TV superstar Shabir Ahluwalia, who was last seen as Abhi in Zee TV’s longest- running, top-rated show – Kumkum Bhagya. On the other hand, the role of Radha is played by Neeharika Roy. While the journey of Radha and Mohan has seen a lot of ups and downs over the last year, in recent episodes, viewers witnessed how after marrying Mohan, Radha is on a journey of uncovering the truth behind Tulsi’s death while dealing with Damini (Sambhabana Mohanty) and her mother evil plans. In this process, unknowingly, Radha and Mohan are gradually getting close. To promote this interesting yet dramatic plot, the showlead actressNeeharika Roy visited Lucknow

Kotak White Credit Card is the Presenting Sponsor for the Backstreet Boys’ DNA India Tour

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This is how Zee TV actors plan on celebrating the festival of colors ‘Holi’ this year

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own performances and we ve got a way that we work. We ve got internal performance measures that we try and meet every game and how we can, if we can deliver on those measures as often as possible we hope the results will follow. That is certainly what has started to show. It just reflecting back now on the 20 games, looking at what has gone well and making sure that we continue.

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited today announced Kotak White Credit Card’s tie-up as Presenting Sponsor for The Backstreet Boys: DNA World Tour in India. Under this partnership, all Kotak Credit Card holders will get an exclusive 48 hour access to the pre-sale of concert tickets from 12 PM on 6 th March. General sale of tickets opens at 4 PM on 8 th March. Over and above the exclusive access, Kotak White and White Reserve Credit card customers shall also enjoy a 25% off, up to a maximum of Rs 7500, on the concert tickets. Given the expected high demand, this benefit shall be offered on a first come- first serve basis. Elizabeth

MathMagic Show by Prof Dr. Arthur T. Benjamin organised at MIT draws large crowd

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On March 3 rd , 2023, MIT

Venkatraman, Joint President –Marketing & Alliances, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. said, At Kotak, we observed that there is an overall increase in interest in the music genre among our customers. Hence, we responded to this trend by actively associating ourselves with musical events, and offer unique experiences to our valued customers. We are excited about Backstreet Boys DNA India Tour and the band long- awaited return to India after 13 years. We are happy to curate exclusive benefits for our credit card holders, and we hope that they avail the benefits and enjoy this event to the fullest.

In India one of the biggest festivals is Holi, and it is celebrated with colors. It is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of March and is mainly a harvest festival that marks the arrival of spring and the end of winter. The day before Holi, people celebrate Holika Dahan by lighting up a bonfire in the night, which signifies the triumph of good over evil and hence this story directly connects with the celebration of Holi. On the occasion of this festival, Zee TV artists like Aishwarya Khare, Rohit Suchanti and Aman Gandhi from Bhagya Lakshmi, Namik Paul from Lag Ja Gale, Aditi Sharma from Rabb Se Hai Dua, Bhaweeka Chaudhary

Hero Motocorp ups the Technology quotient with new-age Super Splendor 125cc

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from Maitree, and Manav Gohil from Main Hoon Aparajita shared their memories of Holi and plans on how they are planning to celebrate the festival. Aishwarya Khare, who essays the role of Lakshmi in Zee TV’s Bhagya Lakshmi mentioned, “Holi is one of my favorite festivals. I love the vibe of this festival, it is filled with colors, love and so much happiness around.

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Sterlite Power, a leading power transmission company in India and Brazil, announced the successful commissioning of its green energy corridor project - LakadiaVadodara Transmission Project Limited (LVTPL). The project aims to deliver more than 5000 MW of power from renewable rich regions of Bhuj and Kutch to the national grid – a step towards accelerating India’s transition towards a greener economy. Built with an investment of Rs 2,024 crore, this inter-state transmission connects the 765/400 kV substation at Lakadia to Vadodara through a 335 km long 765 kV double-circuit transmission line. With 812 towers spanning seven districts in Gujarat.

Zee TV actors talk about the importance of women in their lives on International Women’s Day

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today. Produced by Studio LSD Pvt Ltd, Pyaar Ka Pehla Naam Radha Mohan airs everyday at 8 pm, only on Zee TV. The audience is currently seeing Radha and Mohan celebrating their first Mahashivratri together, where Radha has kept a fast for Mohan and is also teaching Gungun about the customs and rituals of this auspicious occasion. Amidst the massive celebrations, a man wearing a hoodie helps Radha in searching for proof against Damini. And in the upcoming episodes.

Aisi Dhaakad Hai! Watch Ashi Singh as she prepares to wrestle for the first time in Zee TV’s Meet!

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Zee TV popular fiction show, Meet, has made a special place for itself in the audience hearts, presenting the story of Meet Hooda (Ashi Singh), who questions societal norms of gender roles and proves that there’s no work or responsibility that a woman can’t take on! While

Ashi Singh has been acing the role of Meet Hooda, and Shagun Pandey of Manmeet post the 1-year leap in the show, the new twists and turns are keeping the viewers hooked on to their television screens.

While the storyline of the show is undergoing various twists and turns with Manmeet marrying Meet Hooda, the upcoming episodes are all set to witness a dramatic Dangal

sequence between them. Now that Meet is trying to get the papers of her land signed by Manmeet, she has challenged him to play kushti with her in exchange for the land, to which Manmeet has agreed. Meet is on her toes to practice for the kushti match and is all in to face any difficulties that will come her way. But that’s not it! To get the body language and details of the fight right.

TransUnion CIBIL Insights Indicate Growing Financial Inclusion of Women Borrowers in India’s Credit Market

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TransUnion CIBIL publishes its annual retail credit2 insights on women borrowers each year ahead of International Woman’s Day on 8 March, and its most recent analysis shows rapid growth in credit uptake by women across India’s rural and semi-urban geography. The TransUnion CIBIL insights show that women borrowers in India have increased at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15% over the last five years compared to a CAGR growth of 11% for male borrowers. The share of women borrowers has increased from 25% in 2017 to

Ab1 Quadrangle hosted the muchawaited MathMagic Show that drew in about 1000 students from 30 schools in and around Manipal, along with 500 students from various MAHE units. The one-hour show was a spectacular success, leaving the audience awestruck with its intriguing magic tricks and mathematical feat which was hosted by Dr. Arthur T. Benjamin. The MathMagic Show, which was designed to showcase the beauty of mathematics in a fun and interactive way, was a unique experience for students of all ages. The show featured several performances by renowned mathemagicians, who blended mathematics and magic to create a fascinating show that kept the audience engaged from start to finish. Speaking about the show Lt Gen (Dr) MD Venkatesh, Vice-Chancellor of MAHEsaid, & We are thrilled to host Dr. Arthur T. BenjaminMathemagics show at MAHE. As an institution of higher learning, we recognise the importance of promoting STEM

education and inspiring students to pursue careers in these fields.

Dr. Benjaminshow is an innovative way to engage young minds and spark their interest in mathematics.

Dr. Arthur T. Benjamin, Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd Collegesaid, Mathematics is not just about numbers, equations, and formulas; it is also about creativity, logic, and problem- solving. Thats what I hope to convey through my Mathemagics show. I want to show people that math can be fun and magical, and that everyone has the potential to be a mathmagician. My message to young people is that don be afraid of math. Embrace it, engage with it, and use it to explore the world around you. Whether you want to be an engineer, a scientist, an entrepreneur, or anything else, math will be a powerful ally in your journey. So dont let math intimidate you – let it inspire you to greatness.

How some of the coolest D2C brands are leveraging Delhivery for growth

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Delhivery, Indias largest fully integrated logistics provider, is enabling several D2C brands to rapidly scale their business with its seamless onboarding platform and integrated supply chain solutions. The Healthy Binge, JhaJi Store, Namhya Foods, and Urban Monkey to name a few, have scaled using Delhiverys services. Delhiverys D2C-specific offering is designed to support the accelerated growth of many such brands. Through Delhivery webbased, digital, unified customer portal (UCP), companies can easily register, self-onboard, and manage all fulfilment and shipping

accounts. They can perform all essential tasks through a single interface, such as order creation, pickup slot booking, order tracking, escalation management, billing, cash remittance, and claims management. Coupled with Delhivery extensive reach to over 18,500 pin codes, D2C brands can start shipping to customers across India in 3-simple steps. Karan Korke, Co-founder, The Healthy Binge, said, &Post our recent appearance on Shark Tank India, our orders went up 10×, and we have started receiving demand from the remotest corners of India. Delhivery has enabled scale for us seamlessly with on-time deliveries to the new markets.

Zayn Ibad Khan surprises all the women on set, on their special day!

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Further strengthening its highly popular XTEC portfolio to offer a stylish, exciting and cuttingedge range to its customers, Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, today launched the Super Splendor XTEC. Riding on the trust of the iconic Splendor family, this is the latest addition in the company’s comprehensive range of products in the 125cc segment. Appealing to the ever-evolving requirements of youngsters, the new motorcycle packs a SUPER punch with its style, connectivity and convenience features. Already loaded with SUPER Power, SUPER Mileage and SUPER comfort, the new variant now elevates the tech-play. The AllNew Super Splendor XTEC comes loaded with features, such as Full Digital Speedometer with Low Fuel Indicator, Service Reminder and

Malfunction Indicator. Bluetooth

Connectivity with Call and SMS alerts adds to the convenience. The uniquely styled LED Headlamp with High Intensity Position Lamp, and new dual tone stripes enhance the overall look of the motorcycle. The mileage of 68 Km/l makes Super Splendor XTEC a perfect performer. Ranjivjit Singh, Chief Growth Officer (CGO), Hero MotoCorp, said, “Hero MotoCorp has brought the finest range of cutting-edge, technologically advanced XTEC products in its portfolio of motorcycle and scooters and has created a distinct place.

All the prayers gave me power to come back stronger”, says Tanisha Mehta a.k.a. Ishani from Zee TV’s Lag Ja Gale

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Zee TV has been a trendsetter in shaping television content over the past three decades. Having narrated several stories that have resonated beautifully with audiences, the channel recently launched the story of an unlikely couple brought together by the most unusual circumstances and their family dynamics. Set in Delhi, Lag Ja Gale follows the journey of Shiv (Namik Paul)- an affluent, self-made young Punjabi hotelier, and Ishani (Tanisha Mehta), a hard-working Maharashtrian girl who juggles between multiple odd jobs as the sole breadwinner for her middleclass family. The story will explore how the two of them choose to come together in marriage for

28% in 2022. India’s estimated population of 1.4* billion comprises approximately 454* million adult women of which only about 63 million are active borrowers as of CY 2022. Credit access for women (percentage of borrowers to total adult population) has grown from 7% in CY 2017 to 14% in CY 2022.

With about 63 million credit active women borrowers as of December 2022, the growth rate of women borrowers (16%) has been more rapid than men (13%). This data emphasizes the huge potential for lenders to provide credit access to women across India, empowering them while driving financial inclusion.

This season of love Disney+ Hotstar announced the third season of their fan favourite- Aashiqana. While crime and treachery fuelled the sizzling chemistry of Yash and Chikki, love kept them united even when they were apart. This new season gets bigger as audiences will witness the return of- Karma, and how it affects the lives of Yash and Chikki. Will they be able to unearth the mystery and find their way back to each other? Zayn Ibad Khan and Khushi Dubey return with triple the energy along with talented actors like Inderjeet Modi, Anurag Vyas, Raghav Tiwari and Geeta Tyagi amongst others. Series Director Gul Khan and produced by

Gen K Studios, Aashiqana Season 3 is streaming now exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar. Well, our charming and favourite actor Zayn Ibad Khan left no stone unturned in surprising all his women co-stars on the sets of Aashiqana 3, to celebrate women’s day and their spirit of womanhood! He decided to surprise everyone with a bouquet of lovely flowers and chocolates.

the sake of their siblings despite multiple misunderstandings and misgivings! To keep the audience entertained, every actor puts in their heart and soul in every scene they shoot for. However, Tanisha Mehta recently met with a minor accident on the sets of the show where she happened to injure her head. She was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital.

TVS HLX series clocks 3 million global sales milestone

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TVS Motor Company, a reputed manufacturer of two-wheelers and three-wheelers in the world, today announced that the TVS HLX series has achieved a milestone of 3 million sales across 54 countries. This is the fastest million milestone that the brand has achieved in 17 months and it represents the trust and loyalty of the global customers.TVS HLX was first launched in 2013. Currently, the portfolio includes TVS HLX Plus, TVS HLX 125, TVS HLX 150, TVS HLX 150 X, TVS HLX 150 DISC, and TVS HLX Gold. Through these diverse variants, the brand accomplishes the mobility demands of the market, particularly in rural and semi-urban regions across Africa, Middle East and Latin

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Zee TV actors like Manit Joura from Kundali Bhagya, Shweta Tiwari from Main Hoon Aparajita, Ashi Singh from Meet, Tanisha Mehta from Lag Ja Gale, Aditi Sharma from Rabb Se Hai Dua, Aishwarya Khare from Bhagya Lakshmi and Neeharika Roy from Pyaar ka Pehla Naam Radha Mohan talk about the importance of women in their lives Manit Joura, who essays the role of Rishab in Zee TV’s Kundali Bhagya mentioned, “I believe in the thought that the significance and value of women cannot be just limited to one day of the year. Women are the backbone of society, without them, none of us would have existed. Women have proven themselves time and again to be the toughest warriors, but as a society, we need to learn to always empower them. I think

a world without women would be a world with no meaning. I personally think we are nobody to empower women. They are already much stronger than men in every aspect of life. I feel it is just we all need to respect them. We need to set them free and believe in them. This International Women Day here to every woman, I would like to thank my mother and sister who are the pillars of my life and who I dearly respect and look up to. Happy International Women’s Day.

Kankatala Hosts an Exclusive 3-day Handloom Exhibition for Saree Connoisseurs of Ahmedabad

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Queen of Sarees – Kankatala, brings the Handwoven Sarees of India Exhibition & Sale in an exclusive 3-day exhibition in Ahmedabad at The Bohemian from 10th to 12th March 2023. The brand will showcase sarees starting from INR 5000 that go up to INR 3 Lac. Since 1943, Kankatala has been constantly working towards curating the best weaves for their patrons, and like most of their patrons; their weavers too, have been associated with them for 3 generations. This event is going to be a one-stop destination for authentic Indian

handlooms. Every saree hosted at the event captures the timeless artistry that has been passed on from one generation of artisans to another and is a piece of heirloom that only a true connoisseur of Indian handloom can appreciate. Mr. Mallikharjuna Rao Kankatala, Managing Director said, “Every season we host an exclusive exhibition across various cities in India. This festive season, we handpicked some of the best handloom sarees for our Queens of Kankatala for an exclusive 3-day exhibition & sale in Ahmedabad to cater to the needs of saree connoisseurs in various parts of the city.”

The 2023 Edition of Ankita Lokhande & Vicky Jain’s ‘AnViKiRaasLeela’ Is Here!

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America. The TVS HLX series has a growing demand as it has been enabling the last-mile connectivity in Africa where it is widely used as a taxi, providing transportation to millions of passengers every day.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. K.N. Radhakrishnan, Director & CEO, TVS Motor Company, said, “We are delighted that our leading global brand TVS HLX has achieved the landmark sales milestone of 3 million units across global markets. This milestone is a reinforcement of our endeavour to continue delighting our customers with superior products that complement with robust customer satisfaction initiatives. This milestone is an acknowledgment of the customers’ preference for our products across geographies.

Last year, Ankita Lokhande & Vicky Jain celebrated their first Holi after marriage. Doing things differently, the duo celebrated the festival of colours and joy as ‘AnVi Ki Raas Leela’. Continuing the tradition the second edition is here. This event is going to be bigger and better than the previous one. Ardent fans of the duo look forward to seeing what’s in store for this year. Last year, celebrities such as Aly Goni, Kushal Tandon, Mrunal Thakur, Jasmine Bhasin, Mouni Roy, Vikas Gupta, Umar Riaz, Shraddha Arya, Krystle D’souza, Ekta Kapoor, Arjun Bijlani, Pooja Banerjee, Divyanka Tripathi, Vivek Dahiya, Neha Swami, Ravi Dubey, Sargun Mehta, Aishwarya Bhatt, Neil Bhatt, Rashmi Desai, Ankit Tiwari, Shaheer Shaikh, Kashmera

Shah, Krushna Abhishek, Anita Hassnandani, Jay Bhanushali, Mahhi Vij, Maniesh Paul, Pallavi Shukla, Kris Srikanth, Vidya Srikanth, Gaurav Taneja, Ritu Taneja, Rahul Mahajan, Natalya Llina, Balraj Syal, Deepti Tuli, Bhagyashree Dasani, Himalaya Dasani, Monalisa, Vikrant Singh and more attended Ankita and Vicky’s Holi bash. This Holi bash was the highlight and the internet couldn’t stop talking about it. The duo also shared candid pictures on the gram and the audience showered congratulatory messages for the couple.

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Sterlite Power Successfully Commissions its Largest Green Energy Corridor Project in Gujarat