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Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj Two New Faces in Delhi Cabinet As Prez Clears Their Appointment as Ministers

Marta Kostyuk takes a stance, for love of Ukraine

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PM addresses Post Budget Webinar on ‘Enhancing Efficiency of the Financial Services for Creating Growth Opportunities’

Agency News: New Delhi

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, addressed a Post Budget Webinar on the subject of ‘Enhancing Efficiency of the Financial Services for Creating Growth Opportunities’. It is the tenth of a series of 12 post-budget webinars organized by the government to seek ideas and suggestions for effectively implementing the initiatives announced in the Union Budget 2023. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that the government is paving the way for collective ownership and equal partnership in the implementation of the budget through these Post Budget Webinars where the views and suggestions of stakeholders hold utmost importance.

The Prime Minister remarked

seen at Sania Mirza’s farewell bash.

An internal committee set up by IIT Bombay to probe the death of Dalit student Darshan Solanki has in an interim report ruled out caste discrimination while suggesting poor academic performance as a possible reason for his suicide. It has also effectively absolved the institute, refraining from commenting whether it has an adequate mechanism to support and counsel depressed or stressed-out students, and saying that Darshan had not complained about stress. A former IIT student working on the welfare of Dalit and tribal students at the premier tech schools suggested that an independent committee with mental health experts.

that the entire world is witnessing the impact of India’s fiscal and monetary policy during the Corona pandemic and credited the efforts of the government in strengthening the

CBI questions former Bihar CM Rabri Devi in land-forjobs case

Agency News: Patna

The CBI questioned Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Rabri Devi for six hours at her home here on Monday in connection with a railway landfor-jobs case stemming from the time her husband Lalu Prasad was UPA railway minister. The development comes a day after Opposition leaders including Rabri’s younger son and Bihar deputy chief

minister Tejashwi Prasad wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi protesting the alleged misuse of central investigation agencies against the BJP’s political rivals. Around a dozen CBI sleuths arrived at the 10 Circular Road residence of Rabri, a former Bihar chief minister, at 9.30am. Security personnel controlled by the state government threw a cordon around the place. Lalu Prasad, himself a former Bihar chief minister and a convict in three fodder scam cases, is the main accused in the land-for-jobs case. The rest of the accused include Rabri, her eldest daughter and Rajya Sabha member Misa Bharti, daughter Hema Yadav and Tejashwi apart from named and unnamed others.

fundamentals of India’s economy in the last 9 years. Recalling the time when the world looked at India with suspicion, the Prime Minister pointed out that discussions on India’s

HC for content regulation, says vulgar language on social media needs to be taken seriously

Agency News: New Delhi

Defence ministry inks Rs 6,800-cr contract with HAL to procure 70 basic trainer aircraft

Agency News: New Delhi

economy, budget and goals would often begin and end with a question.

He highlighted the changes in financial discipline, transparency and inclusive approach and noted that the question mark at the beginning and end of the discussion has been replaced by Vishwas (trust) and Apeksha (expectations). Throwing light on the recent achievements, the Prime Minister said, “Today India is being called the bright spot of the global economy.” He also highlighted that India is presiding over G-20 and also attracted the highest FDI in the country in the year 2021-22.

Kerala University grants six months maternity leave to students

Agency News: Thiruvananthapuram

Taking a cue from the Mahatma Gandhi varsity at Kottayam, another university in Kerala has decided to grant six months maternity leave to its girl students above 18 years. The Thiruvananthapuram-based Kerala University took the decision also in line with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s recent announcement that menstrual and maternity leaves would be granted to women students in all institutions under the State

government’s Higher Education Department. In its order, the Kerala University said the State government had issued orders granting special menstrual leave for girl students in all universities of the State and fixing the limit of attendance for female students to 73 per cent including the menstrual leave and also, allowing maternity leave for students above the age of 18 years. The university syndicate had on January 19, resolved that if the student avails maternity leave up to six months, shall rejoin the college without taking readmission.

Framing rules and guidelines to regulate the content on social media and OTT platforms needs urgent attention, the Delhi High Court has said, underlining the need for taking seriously the use of vulgar language in public domain and on social media platforms which are open to children of tender age. Coming down heavily on the language used in TVF web series ‘College Romance’, the high court said the use of obscenities in the form of foul language degrades women so they may feel victims as the expletives and obscenities refer to women being objects of sex. “This court is of the opinion that use of vulgar language including profanity and bad words in public domain and in social media platforms which are open to children of tender age needs

Coming down heavily on the language used in TVF web series ‘College Romance’

to be taken seriously. “The use of obscene words and foul language in social media platforms have to be regulated when it crosses a particular line, as it can be a true threat to impressionable minds and cannot receive constitutional protection of free speech,” Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said in a 41-page judgement. The judge said while in schools, offices etc., students and workers can be punished for using profane speech, the authorities also need to regulate “profanity which enters into the domain of indecent speech by a broadcast medium”.

Gujarat govt announces Rs 330 crore package for transport and storage of potatoes and onions

Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad

The Gujarat government on Tuesday announced a Rs 330-crore package for onion and potato cultivators for transportation and storage amid a drop in rates. State Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel told the Assembly that Gujarat is likely to produce seven lakh tonne of red onions in 2023.

”Marketing yards in the Saurashtra region are likely to receive 3.50 lakh tonne produce for sale, for which the government will provide an assistance of Rs 70 crore by providing an additional Rs 2 per

The defence ministry on Tuesday sealed a deal with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to procure 70 HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft at a cost of over Rs 6,800 crore for the Indian Air Force. The ministry also finalised a contract with the Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L&T) for acquisition of three cadet training ships worth over Rs 3,100 crore. Both the procurement proposals were cleared by the prime minister-led Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on March 1. “The ministry of defence on March 7 signed contracts with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) for procurement of 70 HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft and three cadet training ships respectively in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh,” the ministry said.

Long live anonymous democracy: Chidambaram’s dig at electoral bonds

kg for sale through Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMC). Onion farmers will get an assistance of Rs 20 crore for transportation to other states and abroad,” he said. The government has also decided to provide financial aid of Rs 240 crore to potato growers affected by a fall in prices due to high production.

Defence ministry inks Rs 6,800-cr contract with HAL to procure 70 basic trainer aircraft

Agency News: New Delhi

The defence ministry on Tuesday sealed a deal with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to procure 70 HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft at a cost of over Rs 6,800 crore for the Indian Air Force. The ministry also finalised a contract with the Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L&T) for acquisition of three cadet training ships worth over Rs 3,100 crore. Both the procurement proposals were cleared by the prime minister-led Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on March 1.

“The ministry of defence on March 7 signed contracts with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) for procurement of 70 HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft

and three cadet training ships respectively in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh,” the ministry said. While the HAL will provide 70 HTT-40 aircraft over a period of six years, the delivery of ships is scheduled to commence from 2026. Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane, along with other senior civil and military officials of the ministry, and representatives of the HAL and L&T were present at the contract signing ceremony. The HTT-40 is a turbo prop aircraft possessing good low speed handling qualities and provides better training effectiveness.

Agency News: New Delhi

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram has alleged that the bulk of the more than Rs 12,000 crore worth electoral bonds sold so far have been donated to the BJP anonymously by corporates, asserting that corporate donation is a way of thanking the government for numerous “favours”. The former Union finance minister also wondered why corporates are so eager to donate through the “non-transparent electoral bonds mechanism”. ”Over Rs 12,000 crore worth electoral bonds sold so far. The bulk of the amount has been purchased by corporates and donated to the BJP anonymously,” Chidambaram alleged in a series of tweets on Monday night. Corporates do not donate through electoral bonds because they love democracy, he said.

Agency News: New Delhi

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in Tripura on Tuesday, a day before the swearing-in ceremony of the Manik Saha led BJP government in the northeastern state, a senior party leader said. Shah will hold meeting with Saha and other senior party leaders after his arrival, he said. ”Union Home Minister Amit Shah ji is arriving today from Guwahati. He is scheduled to hold meeting with Manik Saha and other senior party leaders”, BJP Tripura unit chief spokesperson Subrata Chakraborty told. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Union Ministers and Chief Ministers of BJP ruled states are expected to attend the oath taking ceremony of BJP 2.0 government in Tripura on Wednesday, he said. Saha was unanimously elected as the leader of BJP legislature party on Monday and will take oath as the new Chief Minister of Tripura at the Vivekananda Ground here on Wednesday.

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India is bracing for its first digital Census in 2024, and a lot is set to change

Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj Two New Faces in Delhi Cabinet As Prez Clears Their Appointment as Ministers

Agency News: New Delhi

Neiphiu Rio Takes Oath as Nagaland CM for 5th Time

Covid-19 and its variants did what even World War II and India’s wars with China and Pakistan could not: Disrupt a Census cycle that has continued unbroken since 1881. The Census scheduled for 2021 will now be completed only in 2024, three years behind schedule. But first things first. What is a Census? Called a treasure trove of information, the Census encapsulates everything—from the country’s literacy levels, education, housing, household amenities, migration, urbanisation, fertility, mortality, language, religion and disability to other socio-cultural and demographic data such as age, gender and marital status. It is the largest repository of the nation’s people as well as the source of primary data at the village, town, and ward levels. Post-Independence, Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, then Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister, piloted the 1948 Census Act, a Union subject under Article 246 and listed in the seventh schedule of the Constitution. Indeed, the Act does not bind the Centre to conduct the Census on a particular date or release its data within a specified period. However, the Registrar General of India (RGI)’s office under the Ministry of Home Affairs has meticulously planned its different phases all these years. These steps include identifying, selecting and training enumerators, house listing and actual data collection, and processing and submitting detailed reports. The RGI had rolled out its 2021 Census plans as early as 2019, with an estimated outlay of nearly Rs 9,000 crore and the mobilisation of over 3.3 million enumerators to collate data for the country’s first-ever digital Census. All the data for this Census will be fed centrally to the Census management and monitoring portal with a provision to support .

AAP MLAs Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj were on Tuesday appointed as ministers in the Delhi cabinet by President Droupadi Murmu. A notification from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) stated that the President has appointed Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj as ministers in the Delhi cabinet on the advice of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal with effect from the date they are sworn in. This comes after President Murmu accepted the resignations of Manish Sisodia, who quit last week after his arrest in the Delhi liquor policy scam case, and Satyendar Jain, who was arrested last May in a money laundering case. Jain resigned on the same day as Sisodia. The two leaders are currently lodged in Tihar jail. Following these resignations, two Cabinet berths had fallen vacant. CM Kejriwal then recommended

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Morbi bridge collapse: Gujarat court rejects interim bail plea of Oreva Group MD

Agency News: Morbi

A court on Tuesday rejected jailed Oreva Group managing director Jaysukh Patel’s plea for interim bail, which he had sought to complete the formalities to pay compensation to the victims of last year’s collapse of a suspension bridge in Gujarat’s Morbi town, in which 135 people were killed.

The court of principal district and sessions judge P C Joshi here dismissed Patel’s interim bail plea, which was opposed by both the state government and family members of the victims.

The Ahmedabad-headquartered Oreva Group was responsible for the operation and maintenance of the ill-fated British-era bridge on the Machchhu river, which collapsed on October 30 last year, killing 135 persons and injuring 56 others. Patel, one of the 10 accused arrested in the case, had filed a plea seeking temporary release from jail for 15 to 20

days to complete the formalities required to pay compensation to the families of the deceased and those injured in the crash as per the Gujarat High Court’s February 22 order. The high court had directed the company to pay Rs 10 lakh as interim compensation to the kin of each deceased and Rs 2 lakh to each injured within four weeks.During arguments in the sessions court last week, the state government had opposed Patel’s plea and said the company itself came forward with the offer to pay compensation to the victims, and it should be assumed it was ready with the financial arrangement required for the payment.

Thunderstorm, moderate rain warning for Mumbai, Pune, and Ahmednagar: IMD

Agency News: Mumbai

A warning for thunderstorms and moderate rains was issued for Mumbai, Pune, and Ahmednagar districts in Maharashtra by the Met department on Tuesday. The warning was issued this morning and it is valid till the afternoon, an official of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

“Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and light to moderate spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph very likely to occur at isolated places in the districts of Mumbai, Pune, Ahmednagar. Take precautions while moving out,” the official added. In the last two days, some parts of Maharashtra had experienced unseasonal rains accompanied by lightning.

Railways to run 491 trips of 196 special trains during Holi Measures have been taken for frequent and timely announcement of arrival or departure along with platform numbers

Agency News: New Delhi

The Railways will run 491 trips of 196 special trains during Holi for the convenience of passengers and to ease the festive rush, the national transporter said. These special trains will connect major destinations across the country, they said. “In this ongoing festive season of Holi, for the convenience of rail travellers and to clear extra rush of passengers, Indian Railways is running 491 trips of 196 special trains. ”Special trains have been planned to connect major destinations across the country like

Delhi- Patna, Delhi- Bhagalpur, Delhi-Muzaffarpur, Delhi-Saharsa, Gorakhpur- Mumbai, Kolkata-Puri, Guwahati- Ranchi , New Delhi- Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, JaipurBandra Terminus, Pune- Danapur etc.,” the Railways ministry said in a statement on Monday. The Railways has also put into effect crowd controlling measures by forming queue at the terminus stations under the supervision of RPF staff for orderly entry of passengers in unreserved coaches is being ensured, it said. Additional RPF personnel have been deployed at major stations to ensure security of passengers, it said. Officers have been deployed on emergency duty at major stations to ensure smooth running of trains.

the names of Atishi (who goes only by her first name) and Bharadwaj, both his trusted aides, for elevation as Cabinet ministers. Bharadwaj, who is also AAP’s national spokesperson, is currently the vice-chairman of the Delhi Jal Board. The MLA from Greater Kailash was also a minister during the first stint of the AAP government. Atishi, who represents the Kalkaji assembly seat, has been a key member of Sisodia’s education team. She had also contested the 2019 Lok Sabha polls from the East Delhi constituency but lost to BJP’s Gautam Gambhir. Following their resignations.

Worried About Country’s Sorry State of Affairs, Not Manish Sisodia or Satyendar Jain: Kejriwal

Agency News: New Delhi

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said he will pray for the country on Holi as he claimed those doing good work are being arrested while those looting the country are getting away. Addressing a digital press conference, he said he was worried about the state of affairs in the country. “Everyone knows that government schools and hospitals are in a bad shape… But two people — Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain — who improved these government schools and hospitals are in jail,” he said. The chief minister said it is worrisome that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has imprisoned those doing good work for the country, while those looting it are being embraced. “On Holi, I will meditate and pray for improving the sorry state of affairs

T R Zeliang and Y Patton were swornin as the deputy chief ministers of the state

Agency News: Kohima

NDPP leader Neiphiu Rio took oath as the chief minister of Nagaland for the fifth term. The 72-year-old politician was administered the oath of secrecy by Governor La Ganesan. T R Zeliang and Y Patton were sworn-in as the deputy chief ministers of the state, while other members of the Rio cabinet also took oath. State BJP chief Temjen Imna Along, widely popular on social media across the country for his sense of humour, and Salhoutuonuo Kruse, one of the two women elected to Nagaland assembly for

the first time, were among those who were sworn-in as members of the council of ministers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP president J P Nadda and Assam Chief Minister and NEDA convenor Himanta Biswa Sarma were among those present on the occasion. Rio will lead an all-party oppositionless government, even as the NDPP-BJP alliance secured 37 seats in the 60-member House in the recent assembly polls in the northeastern state. All other parties in the state have extended their letters of support to the Rioled alliance.

Efforts on to ‘Remove’ DMK Govt by Some Who Can’t Stand

Its Popularity: TN CM Stalin

Agency News: Nagercoil

in the country. If you also feel the prime minister is not doing the right thing, you should also pray for the country after celebrating the festival,” he said. “I am not worried about Sisodia and Jain being in jail. They are brave people who are ready to sacrifice their lives for the country. But the state of affairs in the country worries me,” Kejriwal added. Sisodia was arrested by the CBI in connection with the Delhi excise policy case on February 26 and was sent to judicial custody on Monday.

Seven children of Mumbai school hospitalised with food poisoning symptoms

Agency News: Mumbai

Seven children of a special school for the visually-impaired from south Mumbai were hospitalised on Tuesday following symptoms of food poisoning and fever, officials said. The children, in the age group of 11 to 18 years, were rushed to a civicrun hospital in Mumbai Central after they complained of fever, vomiting and abdominal pains at around 12.45 pm. They are students of Victoria Memorial

Some people who cannot stand the popularity of the ruling DMK which was delivering the “attractive” Dravidian model of governance were trying to “remove” it by fomenting trouble, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin alleged on Tuesday. The DMK president was speaking after unveiling a statue of former CM and late party chief M Karunanidhi here. While accolades were being received for the partyled government from within and outside the state for delivering the “attractive” and popular Dravidian model of inclusive governance, some “who want to divide this country are throwing mud at us.” “They are making plans to remove this government by doing some harm to it. They are involved in planning communal and caste tensions and divide people,” he

claimed. The Chief Minister’s comments come in the wake of the controversy surrounding the alleged fake videos of attacks on migrant workers in the state, an issue that has created apprehensions among the workforce, prompting many to return to their native states. Stalin said there was no need for him to respond to unnecessary criticism of his government and that would be dealt appropriately by leaders concerned in the party. Pointing out that the Lok Sabha polls are due next year.

CBI grilling Lalu: Daughter Rohini says papa being harassed

jobs case in Delhi, pertaining to his tenure as the railway minister.

Agency News: New Delhi

With NSO data showing that India’s per capita income in nominal terms has doubled since the NDA came to power in 2014-15, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday termed it as “headlines management” and said his party’s “umbrella” of protection to increase people’s income was stronger than the BJP’s “propaganda”. According to the National Statistical Office (NSO), the annual per capita (net national income) at current prices

is estimated at Rs 1,72,000 in 2022-23, up from Rs 86,647 in 2014-15, suggesting an increase of about 99 per cent. “Do not fall in BJP’s trap of headlines management on India’s per capita income,” Kharge said in a tweet. “The ‘umbrella’ of protection offered by Congress was stronger to increase your income, than the ‘propaganda’ of the BJP!” the Congress president said. He also put out a graphic which stated that between 2004 and 2014, when the UPA was in power, India’s per capita income increased by 258.8 per cent.

Delhi Liquor Scam: ED Team Reaches Tihar Jail To Question AAP’s Manish Sisodia

Agency News: New Delhi

The Enforcement Directorate will question former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in Tihar jail today. The AAP leader was arrested by CBI and was sent to judicial custody till March 20 in connection to Delhi Liquor scam. The Enforcement Directorate will record Sisodia’s statement against allegations of money-laundering linked to the liquor policy case.

Ex-Delhi Deputy CM Sisodia was arrested by the CBI on February 26. He had quit his position in Delhi cabinet on February 28. The federal probe agency also made a fresh arrest in this case as it took into custody Hyderabadbased liquor businessman Arun Ramchandra Pillai, they said.

Officials of the ED will reach the Tihar Jail around noon to record the statement of Sisodia under the

Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Sisodia was arrested by the CBI in this case last month and he is currently in judicial custody. Pillai was taken into custody under the criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) on Monday evening following a long session of questioning. The businessman, alleged to to have represented the ‘South Group’ of liquor traders in this case, is the 11th person to be arrested in the case by the ED. He will be produced before a local court where the ED will seek his further custody for interrogation, they said.

School for the blind situated in Tardeo area. A civic official said five of the seven children taken to the casualty section of the hospital were above 12 years, while two others are younger. “Five children complained of vomiting and abdominal pains while two others are suffering from fever,” an official said, adding all seven children are admitted to the hospital and their health is stable now. It is not yet clear whether they ate a common meal or otherwise. Further details are awaited.

Opposition slams Pinarayi for channel raid

Agency News: Bangalore

The Left Democratic Front (LDF) government came under attack in the Kerala Assembly on Monday with the Opposition decrying the sustained assault on media freedom in the state that has over the last few days witnessed a series of incidents against one particular news channel. The Congress-led United Democratic Front slammed the LDF government for targeting Asianet News over a report in which it had allegedly used a contentious video clip that has now become part of a police case based on a CPM lawmaker’s complaint to the state police chief. Before walking out of the House over the denial of its adjournment motion to discuss the issue of media freedom, the Opposition shredded the ruling LDF and chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan for their intolerance to criticism and targeted attacks on the channel and its employees. The police have named the channel’s executive editor Sindhu Sooryakumar, Kozhikodebased regional editor Shajahan

Kaliyath and Kannur-based reporter Naufal Bin Yousaf in the FIR that cited sections from the penal code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act. The Opposition lampooned the LDF for its doublespeak on the larger issue of media freedom and noted that Left leaders, including the chief minister, were vocal about the raids on the BBC office in the aftermath of the release of the documentary India: The Modi Question while they follow similar intolerance. Congress lawmaker P.C. Vishnunath who moved the motion, which was disallowed, questioned the overzealousness of the CPM’s Students’ Federation of India (SFI) that trespassed into Asianet News office in Kochi on Friday.

Agency News: Patna

RJD president Lalu Prasad’s daughter Rohini Acharya, who had donated her kidney to her father, on Tuesday charged the ruling dispensation at the Centre with “harassment” of the ailing septuagenarian. Singaporebased Acharya took to Twitter to express her anguish over Prasad’s interrogation by the CBI in connection with the land for

”These people are harassing papa. If the harassment leads to any problem, we will rock the seat of power in Delhi. Patience is running out”, tweeted Acharya, upon learning that the agency, which had on Monday questioned her mother Rabri Devi at the latter’s Patna residence, was now at elder sister Misa Bharti’s Delhi house. Prasad underwent a kidney transplant in Singapore last year and returned to India a month ago. In view of the high risk of infections, the mass leader has chosen to stay away from his home state and convalesce at the residence of Bharti, who is a Rajya Sabha member. Acharya, who despite not being in politics did not shy away from taking up cudgel on behalf of her family on social media.

Robbers steal ₹ 40 lakh from bikers bag near Red Fort in Delhi; arrested

In the evening of March 1, three males can be seen in the video closely following a bike while it is surrounded by a lot of traffic.

Agency News: New Delhi

According to police, two individuals were detained on Tuesday for robbing a motorcycle near the Red Fort of Delhi of Rs 40 lakh. As the man stops his bike at a traffic signal, they can be seen in a Surveillance camera snatching the man’s money from his bag. In the evening of March 1, three males can be seen in the

Elaborate arrangements in Delhi to ensure smooth traffic movement on Holi, Shab-e-Baraat More than 600 pickets and 1,300 motorcycle patrolling teams will be deployed across the national capital

Agency News: New Delhi

Special teams of traffic police along with PCR and local police will be stationed at various city roads to check drunken driving and traffic rule violations on Holi and Shab-e-Baraat, officials said Tuesday. Elaborate arrangements have been made for the safety of motorists and pedestrians in the national capital while ensuring smooth traffic flow and preventing rash driving or stunts on twowheelers, they said. Both Holi and Shab-e-Baraat are falling on Wednesday. During Shab-eBaraat, people belonging to the

Muslim community offer prayers besides the grave of their ancestors and also at mosques. According to police, in order to strengthen public-police relationship in view of festival, district level meetings with Aman Committee Members were also organised. All the members were sensitised to become ‘Eyes & Ears’ of Delhi Police and report on 1090 regarding anything suspicious. They were also briefed to maintain peace and tranquillity in the area. Addressing a press conference, Special Commissioner of Police (Traffic) SS Yadav told reporters that during night, PCR will be coordinating with local police.

Sidhu Moosewala’s parents sit outside Punjab Assembly complex to seek justice for son

Agency News: New Delhi

video closely following a bike while it is surrounded by a lot of traffic. The men quickly approach the bike as it stops in between two vehicles after slowing down at a stop sign. Unbeknownst to the motorcyclist, one of them quickly removes something from his shoulder bag by unzipping it. Then he gives it to the others, who quickly leave the area after receiving it. People can be seen strolling in front of the bike as it happens, and automobiles are stopped only inches from from it. Two of the three individuals have been taken into custody. Aakash and Abhishek have been recognised as the suspects. According to police, the group is known to target bikers. Rs 38 lakh of the Rs 40 lakh items reported stolen had been found, they added.

The parents of singer Sidhu Moosewala, who was shot dead last year, sat on a protest outside the Punjab Assembly complex here on Tuesday seeking justice for their son. Speaking to reporters, an emotional Balkaur Singh said the masterminds behind his son’s murder were still at large. He said nothing concrete has been done by the investigation agencies and demanded a CBI probe into the incident. Carrying placards, Singh and his wife Charan Kaur sat outside the state assembly. They were accompanied by some senior Punjab Congress leaders, including Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa. Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, popularly known as Sidhu Moosewala, was shot dead in Punjab’s Mansa district on May 29. “I have come here today as we

have no other option. For the last 10 months, nothing concrete has been done. Enough time has been given to police and the administration to act. “But the reality is the (murder) case is being suppressed. Crucial witnesses are being eliminated and nothing is going in our favour. So, we are forced to sit outside the Vidhan Sabha,” the singer’s father said. “Till the time, the state assembly is in session, we will sit outside in protest,” he said. Meanwhile, Punjab minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal met Moosewala’s parents outside the assembly complex and said the AAP government was with them.

Congress’ ‘umbrella’ of Protection to Increase Your Income Was Stronger Than BJP ‘propaganda’: Kharge

Marta Kostyuk takes a stance, for love of Ukraine

Agency News : New Delhi

Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk dedicated her first WTA singles title to those “fighting and dying” in her home country amid Russia’s ongoing invasion after she defeated Russian Varvara Gracheva 6-3, 7-5 to win the inaugural Austin Open on Sunday. The 20-year-old collapsed on the court and covered her face with her hands after securing the title, but declined to shake the hand of her Russian opponent at the net.

The 20-year-old, who is from Kyiv, said at January’s Australian Open that she would not shake hands with any Russian or Belarusian opponent with war raging in her country. She refused to shake hands with Victoria Azarenka of Belarus at the US Open in September last year. Belarus is being used as a

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Shakib-al Hasan helps avert England sweep

Agency News : New Delhi

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key staging ground for Russia’s war in Ukraine. “Everyone who is in the stands and everyone who is watching, especially in Ukraine, I want to say ‘Slava Ukraini,’” Kostyuk said during the trophy ceremony. The Ukrainian phrase translates to “Glory to Ukraine.”

“Being in the position that I’m in right now it’s extremely special to win this title. I want to dedicate this title to Ukraine and all of the people who are fighting and dying right now.” Kostyuk did not acknowledge the beaten finalist in her acceptance speech also.

Michael Kasprowicz defends Indian pitches

Agency News : New Delhi

Former pacer Michael

Kasprowicz doesn’t understand why so much attention is being given to the pitches in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy as they are “typical” Indian wickets, on which, Australia need to “adapt and adjust”. “I don’t believe the hype... I reckon because for all the attention around the pitches they were typically Indian wickets,” Kasprowicz, one of the architects of Australia’s first Test win in India in 29 years, told “I realise this last one in Indore did a few tricks early on, but because they’re starting so early (9.30am), maybe that little bit of moisture helps grab the ball. But at other stages later in the day, it wasn’t doing anything like that.”

India had won the first two Tests in Nagpur and New Delhi where the pitches got “average” rating by the ICC. The pitch in Indore was rated “poor” as Australia won the game by nine wickets. Most of the experts, including former captain Mark Taylor and Mark Waugh, too have been critical of the pitches, especially the Indore track. “When I say don’t believe the hype, I know the odd ball was turning square, and it got a poor rating,” said Kasprowicz, who was part of the Australia team which won their only series in India back in 2004. “But I remember turning up to the Bangalore Test in 1998, and I’ve got a picture of me standing on the wicket. It honestly looks like a dry creek bed. There’s no grass, but it’s got these cracks and spider cracks all down the whole face of it.

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib-al Hasan delivered with bat and ball as they beat England by 50 runs in the third ODI to earn a consolation win and deny the visitors a clean sweep in Chattogram on Monday. After top scoring with 75 runs to help the hosts post 246, he returned to finish with figures of 4/35 as the 35-year-old became the first Bangladesh player to take 300 ODI wickets. “We have been very good in the last five to seven years at home and unfortunately we lost this series, but we can take a lot from what we’ve shown in this series,” Shakib said. “I thought we showed a lot of character, we could have easily lost 0-3. We thought we were 20 to 30 runs

short, but our bowlers talked about stepping up and doing a job for the team and all the bowlers contributed.” England openers

Jason Roy and Phil Salt laid the foundation for the run-chase with a 54-run partnership before they lost three quick wickets.

James Vince, Sam Curran and Jos Buttler also got starts but wickets fell at regular intervals as Shakib dismissed three of the top four batsmen.

Don’t mind turning wickets, says Daniel Vettori

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Australian assistant coach Daniel Vettori said he does not mind the spin-friendly pitches on offer in their series in India as they have challenged the batsmen and brought their skill and perseverance into play. India thumped Australia in Nagpur and New Delhi to grab a 2-0 lead in the four-Test series with their spinners ruling the roost in both matches, before Australia flipped the script in Indore to seal a nine-wicket win last week. “I don’t mind the surfaces because I feel it’s the same for everyone,” New Zealander Vettori, who is Australia’s assistant coach in the series, said. “It doesn’t feel like the toss is the key ingredient... you almost know what to expect. “You turn up and you can

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Embattled Adani Group on Tuesday said it has repaid sharebased financing of Rs 7,374 crore (over USD 900 million) and will prepay all such remaining loans by the end of the month, as it looks to allay concerns over leverage and debt to win over investors. The repayment will release pledge on shares of promoters in four group companies, it said in a statement, adding that together with repayments done earlier, the group has prepaid USD 2.016 billion of share-backed financing. In September last year, CreditSights, a Fitch Group unit, said the group was “deeply overleveraged” as it used debt to expand an empire centred on

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ports and coal mining to include airports, data centres and cement as well as green energy. In a January 24 report, US short seller Hindenburg Research flagged “substantial” debt levels at the group while alleging accounting fraud and use of offshore shell companies to inflate stock prices. The group has denied all Hindenburg allegations, calling them “malicious”, “baseless” and a “calculated attack on India”. A month after the damning report by Hindenburg lopped off USD 135 billion in market value from Adani group’s listed companies, the conglomerate is hoping to claw back the narrative by choosing slow and steady growth over the breakneck, mostly debtfuelled.

Auto sales up 16 per cent in February

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see that it’s going to be this type of wicket and you can prepare for it. I think that allows some skill to come into it, some perseverance and some fortitude around the things that you have to do. “The batting group, hearing them talk, has started to bind to that as well. A score of 30 could be a great day. It’s how you get that 30 that makes such a difference. The challenge is in accepting it more than anything.

Retail auto sales rose 16 per cent year-on-year to 17,75,424 units last month compared with 15,31,196 vehicles in February 2022 across segments. A change in onboard diagnostics to come into effect from April and the wedding season were the key drivers of growth. The sales, however, were lower than preCovid levels. “Launch of models, continuously improving supply, coupled with a healthy booking-tocancellation ratio and wedding bells kept the momentum going for the segment,” Manish Raj Singhania, president of the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations,

said in a statement. Passenger vehicle retail sales rose 11 per cent to 2,87,182 units last month against 2,58,736 units in the year-ago period. Two-wheeler registrations rose 15 per cent last month to 12,67,233 units from 11,04,309 units a year ago. “The two-wheeler category witnessed a growth of 15 per cent year-on-year but was down 14 per cent when compared with the pre-Covid month of February 2020,” Singhania said.

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Netflix India renews its crime drama series Class for a second season

Netflix has renewed its popular Hindi crime-drama series Class for a second season following the success of the first instalment that premiered in February, the streamer announced on Monday. “We’ve felt your love for the first season of Class loud and clear! The show received massive fan love and started multiple conversations about differing socio-economic backgrounds, mental health, love and representation and we can’t wait to up the ante and bring back all this and more in Season 2,” Netflix India wrote on Instagram alongside a short clip. Adapted by Ashim Ahluwalia from the Spanish series Elite, Class was an instant hit after its release. Not only did it hold the No. 1 spot among shows on Netflix in India but also made it to the global top 10 list on the streaming platform in February. The first season of the series followed the journey of three friends from the lower strings of the society who get scholarships to study at Hampton High, an elite school in New Delhi. They are treated as rank outsiders by the other students, belonging to the rich business class in the societal hierarchy. As their worlds collide, conflicts arise, conspiracies are hatched and secrets tumble out of the closet, leading to a murder where everyone is a suspect. The young and dynamic cast of Class includes Anjali Sivaraman, Gurfateh Pirzada, Piyush Khati, Madhyama Segal, Cwaayal Singh, Zeyn Shaw, Chintan Rachchh, Naina Bhan, Ayesha Kanga and Chayan Chopra.

Amitabh Bachchan shares health update, expresses gratitude to fans after on set injury

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who got injured on the Hyderabad set of his upcoming movie “Project K” while filming an action sequence, on Tuesday thanked his well wishers for their concerns and prayers. In his blog post on Sunday, the 80-year-old cinema icon had shared that his “rib cartilage popped broke” and there is a “muscle tear to the right rib cage”. ”Gratitude and love ever... for your concern and wishes... your prayers are the cure... I rest and improve with your prayers (sic),” Bachchan wrote on Twitter. Before flying back to Mumbai, Bachchan had said the doctor at a Hyderabad-based hospital, where he underwent a CT scan, advised him to rest. In the same post, the actor, whose last theatrical release was the 2022 blockbuster “Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva”, said he is in pain but “mobile a bit for all the essential activities”. “.. yes painful .. on movement and breathing .. will take some weeks they say before some normalisation will occur .. some medication is also for pain .. (sic)” The shooting on Nag Ashwin’s “Project K” and other commitments Bachchan is involved with are on hold, he added. Also starring Prabhas and Deepika Padukone, the film will hit the screens on January 12, 2024. Due to the injury Bachchan also had to call off his Sunday meet-and-greet with fans stationed outside his Juhu bungalow Jalsa.

Moody’s Analytics on Tuesday said India’s domestic economy, rather than trade, is its primary engine of growth and the slowdown in economic activity late last year will only be temporary. The government data released last week showed India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth slowed to a three quarter low of 4.4 per cent in October-December,2022, mainly due to contraction in manufacturing and low private consumption expenditure. While the manufacturing sector contracted by 1.1 per cent, private consumption expenditure slowed to 2.1 per cent in the OctoberDecember quarter of current

fiscal. In its report on emerging market outlook, Moody’s Analytics said growth slowed substantially on a year-ago basis, with private consumption lagging overall GDP for the first time since the Delta wave of Covid-19 struck the economy in the second quarter of 2021. “Our take is that the slowdown late last year will be temporary and even salutary, helping to wring some of the demand-side pressures out of the economy without stopping it wholesale. On the external front, better growth in the US and Europe’s incipient recovery will propel India at the mid-year mark,” it said. The US and Europe are India’s largest trade partners and are important destinations for exports of business services.

Meta plans to cut thousands of jobs: Report

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Meta Inc, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is planning to slash its workforce as soon as this week in order to meet its financial targets. The expected job cuts will impact thousands of the tech giant’s employees, as reported by Reuters. This decision from the Mark Zuckerbergheaded entity comes on top of the 13 per cent workforce reduction it announced in November last year. Over 13,000 Meta employees lost jobs in what was the first

major layoff announced by the tech giant. Last year’s decision for layoffs can be attributed to the company following a streamlining of its organizational structure, which includes buyout packages for managers and laying off whole teams considered to be non-essential. However, the imminent round of layoffs is not part of the same agenda according to people familiar with ongoing developments. Meta has witnessed a steady drop in advertising revenues, which has further led the company to ask its directors and vice presidents to compile a list of employees that can be laid off. Zuckerberg has dubbed this year as Meta’s “year of efficiency,”, a theme that the company has been communicating to employees during their performance reviews.

Also starring Shahana Goswami, the film is set for a March 17 release. Nandita Das with Shahana Goswami and Kapil Sharma.

Nandita Das on casting Kapil Sharma in Zwigato: ‘Audience relate to him’

Comedian-actor Kapil Sharma’s ability to connect with the common man was one of his qualities that made actress-turned-filmmaker Nandita Das cast him in her directorial venture Zwigato, set for a March 17 release. The film, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last year, stars Kapil as a delivery man and Shahana Goswami as his wife. “Kapil is popular even after 10 years of his show because the audience relate to him. The way his smile reaches people. If an actor is a good human and is connected with the common man despite being famous, then you don’t have to teach the actor too much,” said Nandita The film also features Sha-

hana Goswami in a pivotal role as she plays Kapil’s wife. “Both Kapil and Shahana are great humans. So, half my job was already done. They easily got into the skin of their characters,” added Nandita.Kapil is famous for his comedy and has never played a serious character in movies. Nandita revealed the apprehensions she had before the film’s world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TFF). “There were a lot of fans of Kapil at the Toronto International Film Festival. I was curious to know their reaction to the film because maybe they hadn’t seen many films like this before. But to my surprise they were curious and happy to see Kapil in a new avatar,” she said. Zwigato is Nandita’s third feature film as a director after her award-winning debut Firaaq (2008) and Nawazuddin Siddiqui-starrer Manto (2018).

Apaharan actress Monica Chaudhary opens up about her Bollywood debut in Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar

The Luv Ranjan-directed movie starring Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha kapoor will arrive in cinemas on March 8

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Starting out as a teenager theatre artiste, Monica Chaudhary began to grab the attention of a set of wellknown casting directors before finally getting her big Bollywood break in the Ranbir KapoorShraddha Kapoor-starrer Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar (TJMM). In 2018, Monica received a call from a casting director right after her first show Apaharan on ALT Balaji. “Casting director Vicky Sidana called me and

said, ‘I want to meet you.’ When I met him, Vicky told me, ‘Monica, I think you have potential and I would like you to be very selective about work. I am going to cast you in a film’.” Monica didn’t believe Sidana’s words at first. “You let me know whenever that happens. Till then, I’m going to do whatever comes my way. I trust you and I’ll thank you when you cast me in a film’,” she told the casting director. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Monica again received a call from

Sidana, who wanted her to audition for something. “Because of Covid restrictions, my first audition was a self-test. Then I gave four to five rounds of auditions. After that, I had a meeting with Luv Ranjan.

Ashim Ahluwalia’s show is an adaptation of the Spanish series Elite

Further strengthening consumer trust in India, ASUS launches its 200th milestone store

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Setting a new milestone in its India journey, ASUS India, Taiwanese tech giant today announced the launch of its 200th store in New Delhi. With the spread over 500 square feet, the exclusive store located in the electronic center of the city - Nehru Place, will provide customers an opportunity to have first-hand experience of the iconic innovations ranging across consumer PCs, gaming laptops, creator series, AllIn-One desktops, and other accessories. The exclusive ASUS store is the company’s concerted effort towards enhancing the overall purchase experience for consumers in India. The opening of the 200th store will enhance

Union Bank of India launches ‘Women Cancer Care Solution - Pink Health’ powered by ManipalCigna Health Insurance

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On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Union Bank of India, one of the leading public sector banks, today launched a specialized ‘Women Cancer Care Solution - Pink Health’ powered by ManipalCigna Health Insurance. This specialized women cancer care insurance solution is exclusively designed for Union Bank of India customers to provide coverage for breast cancer, cervical cancer and ovarian cancer treatment. Several studies show that cancer survivors experience above average rates of medical hardship. Stress over unpaid bills and treatment delays due to costs could lead to changes in health behaviors and jeopardize treatment outcomes. Thus, to help take away the financial burdens of its customers and for greater peace of mind before unexpected illness strikes, Union Bank of India has launched this exclusive

Be ready for a classic murder mystery in a royal affair with Disney+ Hotstar’s Gaslight releasing on March 31, 2023

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ASUS India’s retail presence and places a renewed emphasis on the brand’s commitment to the Indian market, as it becomes increasingly accessible to a widening consumer base. Speaking about the milestone, Arnold Su, Business Head, Consumer and Gaming PC, System Business Group, ASUS India, said, “We are elated to launch the 200th ASUS store in India, marking a major milestone as we continue our expansion and growth plans across India.

A girl, a step mother, a lover, a father, a police officer and a doctor! This calls for a classic whodunit! Disney+ Hotstar announces their upcoming edge of the seat thriller film ‘Gaslight’. Produced by Ramesh Taurani, Tips Films Ltd. and Akshai Puri, 12th Street Entertainment and directed by Pavan Kirpalani will release on March 31, 2023 exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar. Gaslight is helmed by Sara Ali Khan along with Vikrant Massey, Chitrangda Singh, Rahul Dev, Akshay Oberoi amongst others. Ramesh Taurani, Producer, Tips Films says, “Gaslight will change the narrative of thrillers in Bollywood. The

Equitas Small Finance Bank partners with Gujarat Titans for Tata IPL 2023

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pairing too is unusual and novel.”

He further adds, “Sara will be seen in a different avatar for the first time ever, her fans are in for a surprise.” Akshai Puri, Producer, 12th Street Entertainment says, “Gaslight is unlike anything seen before. Apart from the story, Sara, Vikrant and Chitrangda have done an outstanding job. It is for the first time that their fans will see them like this.” Director, Pavan Kripalani, said, “Gaslight is a high-octane suspense thriller, the film will urge you to dig deep and hop onto a journey that brings new twists and turns as the story unfolds. With actors like Sara Ali Khan, Vikrant Massey and Chitrangda Singh as my lead cast and associating with Disney+ Hotstar.

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The world is not new to social empowerment narratives directed at women. The idea that a woman can do anything, has been interpreted as a woman must do everything. There an internal and external burden of potential that women face today. That the modern woman should fulfil her duties to herself, her family and her career with perfection and never lose her balance. That as a founder, she must crush the investor meeting, and invest in her family and children - with equal perfection. We have turned women into superwomen. They are forces of nature, with ten hands, who can be everything, and are present everywhere, all at once. Tanishq

From Crocheting for her Child to Owning a Successful Hand-Made Baby Products Brand - Ahmedabad Mothers Inspiring Journey

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and Talented, along with Superfly

Films have come together to remind everyone that before she’s a superwoman, she’s human. And its human to struggle, and to fail.

Ranjani Krishnaswamy, General Manager-Marketing, Tanishq said, “Today, women across the board are striving to strike the effortless balance between the multiple roles they play in life and are under the constant unsaid expectation to be thriving at it. But here’s a reminder to pause and remove that metaphorical cape sometimes.

Save Your Hair from Damage This Holi! Try These Expert Tips

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Holi is less than a week away!

While you look forward to all the fun with colors splashing and bursting of water balloons, make sure you don’t forget to prep your hair on the day of the Holi. Most synthetic & Chemical Holi colors contain synthetic dyes that can have harmful effects on the hair. And these, coupled with water, sun, humidity, pollution results in hair damage. With all the fun & liveliness, your hair will start looking frizzy, unmanageable & very unkempt. But fret not, because our hair expert Vaishali Gode - Head Advanced Technology - Marico Limited is here to save the hair, from the harshness of Holi colors. She strongly suggests a 20-minute hair oil treatment.

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value-based affordable insurance solution for women. Speaking on the launch of women-centric cancer care insurance solution, Ms. A. Manimekhalai, Managing Director and CEO of Union Bank of India, said “At Union Bank Of India, we believe in the empowerment of women and are committed to secure the financial well-being of those who bank with us. Thus to empower women with better healthcare experience, and provide financial support for cancer treatment.

Max Life partners with Ujjivan Small Finance Bank to offer life insurance solutions

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Max Life Insurance Company

Ltd. and Ujjivan Small Finance Bank have announced their partnership to offerholisticlife insurance offerings to Ujjivan SFB’scustomers. Through this partnership, Max Life and Ujjivan SFB will offer a range of savings, protection, retirement, and group life insurance plans to more than 73 lakh UjjivanSFB customers.

Prashant Tripathy,Managing Director and CEO,Max Life said, “Max Life is focused on forging key bank partnerships as a driver of sustainable growth.We welcome Ujjivan Small Finance Bank in our journey towards enabling more customers with financial inclusion& security through life insurance. With our customer-first

approach, the most comprehensive suite of products combined with our digital tools and assets, we are confident of delivering a seamless customer experience. This partnership further strengthens the Bancassurance business at Max Life.” Mr. Ittira Davis, MD & CEO, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank said, “We are delighted to announce our partnership with Max Life Insurance, a leading life insurance company in India. Through this partnership, we aim to increase the middle-class aspirants’ access to protection.

Equitas Small Finance Bank today announced that it has signed a partnership as the ‘Proud Banking Partner’ with the 2022 Tata IPL champions - Gujarat Titans for the 2023 season. This is to further the Bank’s brand ethos of being “The Progressive Bank Behind Progressive Champions”. The Gujarat Titans team will sport the Equitas Small Finance Bank logo on the back of the helmet as part of the team’s jersey. This partnership campaign will be aimed to communicate that Equitas has been playing a progressive role in transforming the lives of individuals through their lending and social responsibilities of ‘Beyond Banking’. Some of the key benefits of banking with Equitas include earning up to 7% interest on savings, contactless video KYC service, no maintenance charges on savings accounts, free online fund transfers and so on. These

offerings aim to build stronger communities, phygitally across India in a seamless and agile manner. Mr. Murali Vaidyanathan, Senior President and Country Head, Equitas Small Finance Bank said, “Equitas Small Finance Bank is excited to associate with a team like Gujarat Titans, which won the championship title in its first-ever IPL season. Through this partnership with a progressive and young team, we will be able to strengthen our association and extend our reach to a diverse segment of our population.

Westlife Foodworld appointsSohelNalwalla as DirectorSupply Chain &QS

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Westlife Foodworld Ltd. –owner and operator of McDonald’s restaurants in West and South India,is pleased to announce the appointment of SohelNalwalla as the Director of Supply Chain & Quality Systems (QS). Sohel brings with him over three decades of experience and knowledge of the hospitality industry.Sohel will be reporting to the COO, Saurabh Kalra and will be responsible for procurement, quality service, warehousing & distribution at Westlife. SohelNalwalla, DirectorSupply Chain & QS, Westlife Foodworld Ltd. said, “I am pleased to be a part of Westlife Foodworld, that operates one of India& s most lovedQSR chain, McDonald’s.

In my new role, I am eager to put all my knowledge and experience to work in order to strengthen Westlife Foodworld’s position as an industry leader.I will strive towards adding value to the organization’s supply chain management and am looking forward to an exciting stint.” Prior to joining Westlife, Sohelwas heading Supply Chain Management & Procurement at the K- Hospitality Group for two years.

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and the Prime Minister of Australia.

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Next INDvsAUS test match is going to be held at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 9.

In which PM Modi is going to visit Gujarat on March 9. In which the Prime Minister is going to watch a cricket match with Narendra Modi

Preparations for which are going on in full swing. In which millions of spectators are likely to come to watch the match, due to which the time and frequency of Ahmedabad Metro has been increased. In this regard, a notification has been released by the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation today, in which currently the metro train service in Ahmedabad is from 7 am to 10 am. And it operates at a frequency of 15 minutes during peak hours and 18 minutes during non-peak hours.

On March 9, PM Modi is going to visit Gujarat and will watch

the Australian PM match with Narendra Modi in the INDvsAUS test match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Regarding which Metro timings have been changed from March 9 to March 13, 2023. In which d. On March 9, the metro will run from 6 am to 10 pm. And along with this, a frequency of 12 minutes has been kept. That means you can get metro every 12 minutes. In addition to this During March 10 to 13, the metro timings have been kept from 7 am to 10 am and the frequency has been increased to 12 minutes.

Amidst the celebration of accomplished women on Womens Day, its also important to remember and acknowledge the countless unsung heroines whose contributions often go unnoticed. Here’s an inspiring story of a mompreneur Bharti Virani from Ahmedabad. Bharti journey as a mother not only transformed her life but also led her to become a successful businesswoman. Her brand, Love Crochet Art, offers a range of hand-made baby products such as caps, booties, headbands, mittens, and more. It all started during her pregnancy when Bharti crocheted these items for her daughter, and her entrepreneurial spirit led her to turn this passion into a business. Reflecting on her journey, Bharti shared, “After my daughter grew a little older, there was literally no use of the things I had made with my own hands with so much

Police raids at two places in Ahmedabad in one night

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Police raided two places in the city in connection with HoliDhuleti festival in Ahmedabad. The police had earlier conducted raids on a tip-off near Gyaspur Canal in Vejalpur and Laliwala Estate in Bapunagar. In which a total of 2714 bottles of foreign liquor and beer were found in raids at two places in a single night. Also, five vehicles were seized from the spot. Five persons were arrested by the city crime branch with a total of Rs 22 lakh 7 thousand nine hundred and 85. Ahmedabad Crime Branch conducted a raid near Fatehwadi Canal on the basis of information and seized Sarfaraj Gulamaraslu Ghanchi with a total of 842 bottles of Indian-made foreign liquor and 96 bottles of beer along with a car, scooter 1, and two mobile phones.

affection. Yet, I didnt discard them since I figured someone else could find them valuable later. This led to the idea of selling these products online which would not only help me continue working on my hobby but also create an income stream for my pocket expenses. I still remember my first large order where I had to make 40 pairs of booties within a week for a buyer from Kerala.

APM Terminals Pipavav is committed towards women empowerment and their overall well-being. Empowering women leads to the development of families, communities, and the country. The port is committed to create an equitable and inclusive society for women. On the occasion of International Women Day, APM Terminals Pipavav is proud to celebrate the success of its various women empowerment initiatives. These programs have contributed significantly to the betterment of womens lives and the communities surrounding the Port. Over the past

year, the Company has provided training and placement to over 700 women in trades like nursing, banking, computer numeric control, and others. In addition, adult literacy program for more than 1,100 women have been facilitated ensuring that they have the necessary skills to participate fully.

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Rainy weather has set in Gujarat at the beginning of summer. Mavtha has affected 103 talukas of the state. Due to the double season, cases of viral infections have also increased. Along with it Corona has also appeared now. Corona cases are increasing in the state since last two days. Today, 25 cases of corona have been reported in the state. Most of the cases have been reported in Ahmedabad. A total of 16 cases have been reported out of

15 in Ahmedabad city and 1 in the district. in the state, two cases each have been reported in Amreli and Rajkot. While one case each has been reported in Botad, Mehsana, Rajkot, Sabarkantha and Vadodara. There are currently 100 active cases in the state. Today 6 patients have recovered and the recovery rate is 99.13 percent. Since the beginning, 12,66,649 patients have succumbed to Corona in the state. Talking about vaccination in the state, a total of 12,80,85,987 people have taken corona vaccine. In which 836 people have been

vaccinated today. is 49 active cases of Corona in western region of Ahmedabad. Most of the cases have been reported in the western region. Corona cases have been reported in Jodhpur, Satellite, Thaltej, Navrangpura, Vastrapur, Vasana, Paldi areas. The city has also seen a surge in cases of viral infections, along with an increase in cases of seasonal flu. Due to which most cases of cold, cough are coming up. People are being urged to wear a mask whenever they go out, even those who have a cold or cough.

A fire broke out in Aditya Complex near Mithakhali in Navrangpura on the eve of Dustyeti in Ahmedabad. The details of the fire on the seventh floor of the complex have come to light. As soon as the fire incident was reported, 13 vehicles of the fire brigade have reached the spot. According to the details received, a fire broke out on the seventh floor of the Aditya Complex near Mithakhali in Navrangpura in Ahmedabad. Following this incident, 13 fire brigade vehicles have reached the spot. No loss of life has been reported. Apart from that, there are talks of large-scale burning of goods in the office

where the fire has taken place. The fire brigade team has taken efforts to control the fire. However, the cause of the fire has not yet been revealed. Aditya building. About 300 people have been rescued by the fire department and moved to a safe place. It is also known that two to four people have been shifted to the hospital due to breathing problems due to suffocation.

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Sagarika Ghatge seen at Sania Mirza’s farewell bash.

Tanishq & Talented are determined to break the ‘Superwoman Syndrome’

Women play with colours ahead of the festival of Holi, in the backdrop of the Taj Mahal, in Agra.

Save now! In Gujarat, 25 cases of corona were reported in 24 hours

A fire broke out in Aditya Complex in Mithakhali in Ahmedabad

INDvsAUS test match in Ahmedabad has been changed in metro timing keeping in mind the spectators