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A total of 92,000 personnel of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) are likely to be deployed in West Bengal, the highest in any state, for the elections, according to officials.

Flows from foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) would have an impact on the movement of rupee against the US dollar bringing it to the downside on occasion.

Delhi High Court on Monday stayed conviction of former union minister Dilip Ray in coal scam case allowing him to contest the upcoming elections.

ACME Group and Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies collaborate to develop large-scale hydrogen supply chains from Oman to Europe using innovative LOHC technology. The partnership aims to provide cost-effective green hydrogen to European off-takers in the mid- to long-term.

"The two sides stressed the importance of dialogue between Pakistan and India to resolve the outstanding issues between the two countries, especially the Jammu and Kashmir dispute to ensure peace and stability in the region," a joint statement released by Pakistan's foreign office and the Saudi government said.

The Congress and the National Conference announced their alliance for the Lok Sabha polls in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Each party will field candidates in three seats, with the National Conference supporting Congress candidates in Udhampur, Jammu, and Ladakh. The alliance aims to represent the aspirations of the people of the region in Parliament.

The celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, varies globally due to lunar sightings. In India, Eid's date hinges on the Shawwal moon's sighting, likely on April 9, 2024. Similarly, other nations await the moon's sighting on April 8, potentially leading to Eid celebrations on April 9 or 10, 2024. This unites Muslims worldwide in festivities, charity, and reflection.

ICICI Bank, SBI, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, and IDFC First Bank were among top gainers, while some selling was seen in HDFC Bank, Bank of Baroda, PNB and Bandhan Bank. The Nifty Bank opened higher to hit a fresh record high of 48,716, but it failed to hold on to the momentum.

The Supreme Court restored bail for a YouTuber accused of defaming Tamil Nadu CM. Rejecting speech restrictions, the court reinstated bail despite derogatory remarks, emphasizing the freedom of expression on social media.

In an address at the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington, Gen Pande highlighted the weaponisation of technology, especially its extension across various domains - from information to supply chains.

Indian Railways is set to achieve complete electrification of its broad gauge network soon, ahead of schedule, with a dedicated fund of Rs 6,500 crore allocated in the interim budget. This move positions Railways as the largest green railway globally, aiming to cut carbon emissions significantly by 2027-28.

nlike conventional cement manufacturing processes, which are energy-intensive and release large amounts of carbon dioxide, green cement utilises alternative materials and other production techniques to minimise its carbon footprint.

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav criticised the Congress party for featuring a BJP candidate's photo on a poster at an event venue ahead of Rahul Gandhi's rally in Seoni district. Yadav suggested that this act indicated the Congress party had accepted defeat before the elections. The incident occurred in the lead-up to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh.

Asked if Bihar, with two strong regional parties in Yadav-led RJD and Kumar-led Janata Dal (U) besides the formidable BJP, the Left and the Congress, has space for one more political party, Political strategist Prashant Kishor told PTI that the state has more space than other states.

The purported letter, typed in Bengali, also threatened to raze the 'Thakurbari', a pilgrimage of the Matua community, in case Muslims were tortured following the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC).

Godrej Properties Ltd. (GPL), headquartered in Mumbai, achieved a significant milestone with the sale of homes surpassing Rs 3,000 crore within just three days of launching Godrej Zenith in Gurugram, Haryana. This success represents GPL's most lucrative launch in terms of both sales value and volume, with over 1,050 homes and 2 million square feet sold

​​People working in an industrial unit or an establishment situated outside a constituency where they are registered as a voter will be entitled to get a "paid holiday" on May 7 as per section 135(b)(1) of the Representation of the People Act so that they can exercise their franchise, the notification said.

The ruling BJP in Porbandar has filed a complaint with election authorities over an old video showing a man hurling a shoe at Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. The video from 2017 resurfaced on social media to tarnish Mandaviya's image during the Lok Sabha elections. BJP seeks action against those circulating the video.

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Telangana struggles with EV adoption, having 70,000 EVs, falling short compared to neighboring states. Challenges include lack of incentives, safety concerns, and charging infrastructure. Greater Hyderabad leads with 43,000 EVs.

Crisil predicts a slowdown in NBFCs' co-lending portfolios in FY'25, especially in unsecured lending, due to revised risk weights. While overall co-lending will grow, personal loan growth will moderate to 25-35% from 35% in FY'24. The focus is shifting towards MSME and home loans, driven by government initiatives

Crisil predicts a slowdown in NBFCs' co-lending portfolios in FY'25, especially in unsecured lending, due to revised risk weights. While overall co-lending will grow, personal loan growth will moderate to 25-35% from 35% in FY'24. The focus is shifting towards MSME and home loans, driven by government initiatives

TMC leaders were detained by Delhi Police during their dharna outside the Election Commission's office, where they demanded changes in the chiefs of CBI, NIA, ED, and Income Tax Department. The party alleges misuse of central agencies by the BJP-led Centre. The detention followed a meeting with the Election Commission, where the TMC pressed their demand.

The Nifty Auto index closed 2.16 per cent up at 22067.95.