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Skyroot Aerospace successfully test fires stage-2 of Vikram-1 orbital rocket

Skyroot Aerospace successfully test fires stage-2 of Vikram-1 orbital rocket In a significant development towards its upcoming orbital space launch, Skyroot Aerospace, a Hyderabad based space-tech company, has successfully test-fired the Stage-2 of Vikram-1 space launch vehicle, called Kalam-250, at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota. Vikram-1 launch is slated to be a landmark event for the Indian space sector as its first private orbital rocket launch, and follows the remarkable suborbital space launch of India's first private rocket- the Vikram-S by Skyroot in November 2022. The test, which lasted 85 seconds, recorded a peak sea-level thrust of 186 kilonewtons (kN), which will translate to a fully expanded vacuum thrust of around 235kN in flight. The Kalam-250 is a high-strength carbon composite rocket motor, which uses solid fuel and a high-performance Ethylene-Propylene-Diene terpolymers (EPDM) thermal protection system (TPS). The stage houses a carbon ablative flex nozzle along with high-precision electro-mechanical actuators for thrust vector control of the vehicle, which helps the rocket achieve the desired trajectory. This test also had an important contribution from another centre of ISRO, the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), which supplied its proprietary head-mounted safe arm (HMSA) for the test, used for the safe operation of the rocket stage. The solid propellant in Kalam-250 was processed by Solar Industries at their unique facility in Nagpur. Skyroot had previously tested Kalam-100, the third stage of Vikram-1, which was test-fired successfully in June 2021. Stage-2 is a critical stage in the ascent of the launch vehicle, as it propels it from atmospheric phase to the deep vacuum of outer-space. Pawan Chandana, Co-Founder and CEO stated This is a significant milestone for the Indian space industry, marking the successful test of the largest propulsion system ever designed and manufactured by the Indian private sector so far, and the first carbon-composite-built motor tested at ISRO. All test parameters are within expected bounds, and this achievement takes us another step closer to the upcoming orbital launch of the Vikram-1 rocket. Naga Bharath Daka, Co-Founder and COO of Skyroot said, In this landmark test, we validated the critical system for the launch--the flex nozzle control system--during firing for the first time, making this an important milestone in our journey. We have a few more milestones to cross and are focused on achieving them in the coming months to reach our maiden orbital launch of the Vikram-1 in 2024. We have been steadily progressing on our milestones due the perseverance and dedication of our incredible team, and the excellent support from IN-SPACe and ISRO. (ANI)

devdiscourse 28 Mar 2024 5:26 pm

Skyroot Tests Key Rocket Motor, Hopes to Launch Satellites Soon

The test-firing of Kalam-250, which took place at the propulsion test bed at the ISRO Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota lasted for 85 seconds and recorded a peak sea-level thrust of 186 kN

News18 28 Mar 2024 4:20 pm

Skyroot Aerospace successfully test fires Stage-2 of its Vikram-1 orbital rocket

Skyroot Aerospace, a space-tech company, conducted a successful test-fire of Stage-2 of its Vikram-1 space launch vehicle, Kalam-250, at ISRO's propulsion testbed in Sriharikota. The test, lasting 85 seconds, achieved a peak thrust of 186 kN, marking a crucial step towards India's first private orbital rocket launch.

The Economic Times 28 Mar 2024 3:52 pm

Hyderabads Skyroot Aerospace successfully test fires Stage-2 of its Vikram-1 rocket

Hyderabad: Skyroot Aerospace, a space-tech company, has successfully test-fired the Stage-2 of Vikram-1 space launch vehicle, called Kalam-250, at the propulsion testbed of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), at its Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. The city-based firm in a press release on Thursday said Vikram-1 launch is slated Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 28 Mar 2024 3:47 pm

Travel tips: The only temple of Vibhishan who supported Shri Ram is built here, Hiranyakashyap is burnt on the second day of Holi.

Kaithoon city has today become a suburb of Kota city but its history is thousands of years older than the settlement of Kota. There are legends associated with it since ancient times but the Kaithoon world is famous for its three characteristics. The first specialty is the sarees of Kota Masuria or Doria. Who has made their mark in the country and abroad? The second feature here is the Vibhishana Temple which is the only temple in the country. The third major feature is that the effigy of Hiranyakashyap is also burnt on the next day of Holika Dahan i.e. on the evening of Dhulandi. The country's only temple of Vibhishana is built here The country's only Vibhishana temple is built in Kaithoon city. There is a huge statue of Maharaj Vibhishan ji in the middle of a huge umbrella on a huge platform. Whose upper part of the torso is visible. The remaining part is sunk into the ground. People say that this statue is also sinking into the ground every year at the rate of a grain. It is said about Chhatri that it was built by Maharao Umed Singh I in 1770-1821. There is an ancient pond near the temple. Which has an inscription of Vikram Samvat 1815. Which was renovated by the Gautam family during the time of Maharaja Durjan Singh. Even today, members of the same Gautam family come here to worship during Navratri. Every year a donation of more than Rs 10 lakh is collected for the fair. In which the money that is left after all the events is spent on the temple and Dharamshala. Hiranyakashipu is burnt on the next day of Holi People here play Dhulendi till 1:00 pm. After this, after taking a bath, a procession is taken out from Dharamshala. It includes vimanas from the Charbhuja temple, temples of Jagas, goldsmiths, and oilmen. After this, the effigy of Hiranyakashyap is burnt amidst a huge crowd. At night, people of the goldsmith community gather at the Vibhishana temple. All those families who have a son in the last year, distribute laddus. The goldsmith community has been following this tradition for more than 500 years. There is a mythological story behind this It is not that Vibhishan's temple was built in Kaithun only because of supporting religion, there is an ancient legend behind it. At the time of the coronation of Dashrath Nandan Shri Ram, gods and goddesses, sages and kings from all the worlds had come to Ayodhya. On this occasion, Lord Shankar expressed his desire to visit India to Hanuman ji. When Vibhishan heard this conversation, he requested that I travel with both of you to Kavad. He accepted this request of Ramsnehi Vibhishan but also imposed a condition that during this journey, wherever the Kavad touches the ground, the journey will end there. Vibhishan ji made a huge wooden Kavad whose length from one end to the other is It was 8 kos i.e. 32 kilometers. When Vibhishan was passing through the ancient city of Kauthunpur or Kanakpuri with Lord Shankar seated on one side and Hanuman ji on the other, at that very moment Lord Mahadev's side fell on the ground. This place is located in Char Choma, four kos i.e. 16 kilometers away from Kaithoon. Here Lord Mahadev ended his journey. A very ancient temple in the name of Chomeshwar Mahadev is situated here. A fair is held here in the name of Sorati. To the left of the stairs of the temple, the Kavad is still kept. The temple is more than 5000 years old According to mythological beliefs, Lord Rama was born in Treta Yuga. This is about 5000 years old. In such a situation, this Vibhishana temple is also estimated to be established only after he becomes the king. Local people also believe this and the same is mentioned in the history shown here. (PC: Lifeberrys)

Kalam Times 28 Mar 2024 3:44 pm

Twitch bans streams overlaid on boobs and butts

No more Fortnite Twitch streams on butts. I said what I said. If you're out of the loop on all things Twitch, there's a trend going around of streamers projecting their gameplays on green-screened body parts, usually intimate ones like butts and breasts. Because normal picture-in-picture is now apparently too boring. Twitch is putting a stop to its streamers' shenanigans, though, and will officially prohibit content that focuses on clothed intimate body parts such as the buttocks, groin, or breasts for extended periods of time starting on March 29. Our Community Guidelines are designed to help make Twitch a welcoming place. Content on Twitch is always evolving, and we want to make sure our rules work as intended and keep up with emerging behaviors. When needed, we make updates to our rules to capture those shifts in Twitch Support (@TwitchSupport) March 27, 2024 In a writeup on the trend, Kotaku explained that it all started when controversial streamer Morgpie projected her Fortnite gaming session on a closeup of her behind. After that, other streamers followed suit, overlaying their games on body parts both real and fictional, like anime thighs or anime boobs breasting boobily on screen while they're playing. Now, boobs and butts streaming is out. Don't get caught up on the clothed intimate body parts wording, as well of course, their unclothed versions are also prohibited, as per Twitch's policy that doesn't allow users to broadcast or upload content that contains depictions of real or fictional nudity, regardless of the medium used to create it. Twitch had previously revised its guidelines due to Morgpie's activities on its platform. The streamer went live with a well-positioned camera that suggested she was gaming topless, shortly after Twitch relaxed its rules for sexual content on the platform. It gave rise to a meta of streamers pretending to be unclothed, prompting the platform to rescind those policy changes and ultimately to bar users from pretending to be fully or partially nude in their streams. Ive officially seen it all pic.twitter.com/gZ96jSa3hD ryan (@scubaryan_) March 16, 2024 This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/twitch-bans-streams-overlaid-on-boobs-and-butts-100542551.html?src=rss

Engadget 28 Mar 2024 3:35 pm

Kotak Mahindra Bank Buys Out Sonata Finance

The transaction provides the bank with the opportunity to scale up its operations in the rural and semi-urban markets in the northern states of India.

Bloomberg Quint 28 Mar 2024 1:36 pm

Kotak Mahindra Bank expands microfinance footprint, acquires Sonata Finance in 537 crore deal

As previously communicated in February 2023 and October 2023, the Kotak Mahindra Bank had expressed its intention to acquire Sonata Finance. Now finalized, this acquisition brings Sonata's extensive microfinance network under the Kotak Mahindra Bank umbrella.

Livemint 28 Mar 2024 1:32 pm

Kotak Bank acquires Sonata Finance for Rs 537 cr

Kotak Mahindra Bank announced the acquisition of NBFC Sonata Finance Pvt Ltd for Rs 537 crore. Sonata operates across 10 states through 549 branches, holding an Asset Under Management (AUM) of around Rs 2,620 crore as of December 31, 2023. The acquisition makes Sonata a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kotak Bank.

The Economic Times 28 Mar 2024 1:31 pm

Kotak Mahindra Bank Acquires Sonata Finance for Rs 537 Crore; Details Here

With this acquisition, Sonata has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kotak Mahindra Bank

News18 28 Mar 2024 1:21 pm

Kotak starts coverage on India Shelter with a #39;buy#39; call and 17% upside

Per Kotak, the housing finance company has very strong visibility of near-term growth and a long runway in affordable housing finance.

Money Control 28 Mar 2024 12:15 pm

Sell this PSU multibagger stock, 32% downside likely amid execution risks, says Kotak

Multibagger stock: Kotak Institutional Equities said that the prevailing market price more than captures the intended growth plans without discounting associated delays.

Business Today 28 Mar 2024 9:53 am

Teen student hangs self in Rajasthan's Kota, 8th suicide this year

Teen student hangs self in Rajasthans Kota th suicide this year

India Today 28 Mar 2024 9:04 am

Multiplexes with diverse offerings elevate entertainment experiences: Gautam Dutta PVR INOX Co-CEO

In an exclusive interview with Deccan Chronicle, Gautam Dutta PVR INOX Co-CEO explains why watching movies in theatres will never go out of habit for the Indian audience. 1. What's the theatre footfalls like in the post-covid era considering the OTT invasion? To begin with, I would like to suggest that it may be called an OTT emergence rather than OTT invasion. What happened during COVID was an aberration which is well behind us. Footfall grew by 6% in 2023 as compared to 2022, but were marginally below the pre-pandemic levels of 2019. However, Q2 FY24 was the best every quarter of all time for PVR INOX and industry in terms of Admissions on account of record-breaking performance of the Hindi box office, 'Jawan' and 'Gadar 2', Oppenheimer' and 'Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1' in Hollywood and Regional successes of 'Jailer (Tamil),' 'Baipan Bhari Deva (Marathi)' and 'Carry on Jatta 3 (Punjabi)'.They were complemented by solid performance of mid budget movies, with Rocky aur Rani ki Prem Kahani, Oh my God 2, Dream Girl 2 and Fukrey 3. 2. Why should people watch movie in theatres when they could do the same for free in the confines of their homes? For us Indians, cinemas are part of our cultural fabric, as this experience is far more emotive, experiential, wholesome, communal and distinct, and serves long-format larger than life content, which is best enjoyed on the giant screen. Besides the giant screens, and the thunderous sound, the cinema experience offers a unique atmosphere characterized by the auditoriums darkness, unfamiliarity with the co-audience, yet a unified sense of awe and appreciation for the content playing on the screen. It goes beyond the reel, emphasizing the joy that is truly experienced when we watch a film together. Theres also a distinct difference in the kind of content being consumed at home on the OTT platforms and that on cinemas. Theres also a difference in the manner of consumption, and even the occasion of consumption. Both are driven by distinct consumer-behavior patterns 3. How is the film industry performing overall after the pandemic? 2023 is the first-ever year when the gross box office in India crossed the Rs 12,000 Cr mark, surpassing the previous best year 2019 (Rs 10,948 Cr) witnessing a healthy 15% growth over 2022. Hindi cinema also saw its best-ever year, with a gross box office of Rs 5,380 Cr, crossing the Rs 5,000 Cr mark for the first time putting to rest any apprehension on the volatility of Hindi movies. What is also heartening is that screen additions have been happening at a steady pace due to expansion of malls in Tier 1, 2, and 3 cities facilitating the growth of multiplexes across various regions, despite the pandemic. On the content front, post-pandemic, there has been a growing trend of big-budget event films dominating the box office and achieving box office numbers that are a lot bigger than the pre-covid numbers. Importantly, the recent successes of small and mid-scale films suggest that this is not a long term trend, and niche content is still in demand, and there is no major shift in movie-watching habits. Audiences have continued to stay interested in watching quality content at cinemas, regardless of the film's scale. 4. How has the in-cinema advertising evolved in terms of format. Are Ads customised for theatres? As we reflect on the exhilarating journey of PVR INOX throughout 2023, the resounding success of blockbuster movies has been the driving force for the advertising business. The stellar performance in H1FY24, was underlined by a commendable 17% increase in advertising revenue on a year-to-year basis.Our relentless pursuit of recovery is evident in the gradual improvement that we are witnessing, not only from a revenue viewpoint, but also in the addition of new advertisers to our fold. In the realm of cinema advertising, we are happy to announce that we are nearly at par with pre-pandemic levels, poised for further growth backed by a stellar line-up, leading to larger inclusion of cinema in the media plans. We feel proud to have executed some truly fascinating campaigns in 2023, which were not only effective, but also experiential. The extensive support from diverse categories such as FMCG, telecom, e-commerce, ed-tech, BFSI, consumer durables, automobiles, apparel, accessories, jewellery, media entertainment, real estate, and more has been instrumental. We are privileged to partner with renowned brands like Apple, Oppo, Cred, OnePlus, Facebook, WhatsApp, Pepsico, Coke, Dyson, Manyavar, Kotak, Pepsi, Tata CliQ, Dettol, HDFC, Nippon, WOW, and others. As we step into 2024, our content pipeline presents a compelling opportunity to revive advertiser interest and foster brand partnerships and retail opportunities. The quarter is adorned with a robust content line-up, which includes movies such as Merry Christmas, Fighter, The Beekeeper, HanuMan, Captain Miller, Laal Salaam, Ayalaan, Maidaan, Madame Web, Bob Marley: One Love, Dune: Part 2, The Color Purple, Arthur The King, and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Looking ahead, the expansion of our multiplexes is a testament to our commitment to deepening our footprint, particularly in tier 2 and tier 3 cities, and thereby offering a more meaningful reach to our advertisers. 5. Does the ticket pricing vary from city to city? Yes, ticket prices vary from city to city and even within a city ticket prices very from a cinema location to another cinema location. While determining the ticket prices we keep in mind the paying propensity of the catchment and also the hip and anticipation around the content. 6. What trends have you noticed in audience behaviour? The pandemic resulted in an easy access to abundant content available on digital platforms, encouraging viewers to explore a wider range of genres and languages. Movie audiences have become more language agnostic, leading to an increase in the production and promotion of pan-Indian films with dubbed versions and subtitles which are making a significant impact on a PAN India scale. A thriving economy, complemented by rising per capita income is leading people to seek enhanced out-of-home leisure activities and multiplexes with their diverse offerings, become an attractive destination for individuals to elevate their entertainment experiences. PVR INOX is looking at increasing the current 14% share of premium formats to 20% in the years to come. These include IMAX, 4DX, ScreenX, Director Cut, ICE, Insignia, MX4D, Onyx, LUXE or last row recliners that are perceived as aspirational. Multiplexes are experiencing a notable rise in the consumption and spending on food and beverages. Another interesting consumer trend is emerging on the F&B front. PVR INOX F&B revenues in FY23 was INR 1,618 crores making it the countrys 5th largest QSR brand. The Spend per Head in FY23 grew to INR 128 from INR 124 in the previous year. This is attributed to the introduction of fresh concepts and appealing offerings on the menu, underscoring that consumers view movie-going as a comprehensive entertainment experience that includes food and beverages. 7. Tell us about Passport 2.0 Passport is our monthly cinema subscription service, which allows movie goers to obtain 4 movie tickets at an extremely affordable cost of Rs 349. This iteration of Passport, which is now available across the country, including the South Indian states, is even more user-friendly and is loaded with exciting new features and fewer conditions. Commencing from 18th March, subscribers will have access to watching movies at an affordable price. Subscribers also have the option to purchase and redeem tickets for someone else through Passport. Movie lovers can acquire their PVR INOX Passport 2.0 on the PVR & INOX app or website and through PayTM. Subscribers will also have an option of buying a 3-month subscription by paying a total of Rs 1047 upfront, which will offer them food vouchers worth Rs 350. With just 50,000 PVR INOX Passports up for grabs this time, movie buffs better hurry to secure theirs for the ultimate cinematic journey, as bookings will remain open only for 3 weeks. 8. What's the market share of South India in PVR Passport? More than half of the subscriptions of Passport have come from South Indian markets. 9. What are your future plans to make the brand more visible? As a brand which entertains more than 120 mn consumers annually, we have to make sure that we remain innovative, in order to maintain a high level of awareness in the minds of our consumer base, which is practically the entire country, as India is extremely passionate about movies. We therefore keep rolling out innovative products, propositions, experiences and offers, which help us in achieving the same. We launched the Worlds first 30-minute Trailer Screening Show at just Re 1 featuring handpicked trailers of the upcoming Bollywood, Hollywood, and regional movies. Considering trailers are the best parts of the movie summarized, we want movie buffs to get the real feel of the upcoming movies with at the theatres. The Fresh Dekho, Bada Dekho campaign comprising of 5 humorous videos nudges movie lovers to enjoy films when fresh, on the big cinema screens instead of waiting for the movie to release on the smaller screens and therefore miss the exciting conversations, the hype, and the fun surrounding the film. We launched PVR INOX Passport, Indias First Cinema Subscription Program where subscribers could watch up to 10 movies per month for just Rs. 699, Mondays to Thursdays. The Pilot Launch with 20,000 passports was sold out within a week of launch. Cinemas are evolving into social hubs for communal engagement. In recognition of this trend, PVR and INOX have broadcasted live events of national significance, including the inauguration of the Ram Mandir and Republic Day celebrations, to reach a wide audience. Additionally, they showcased the live celebration of Mahashivratri, one of the major sacred festivals, directly from the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore.

Deccan Chronicle 27 Mar 2024 9:53 pm

Rainfall Alert: Rain-storm warning in 3 divisions in 24 hours, know the condition of your cities

The Meteorological Department has predicted isolated rain and hailstorm in Jaipur, Bharatpur, Kota, Bikaner and Shekhawati areas on March 29-30. Yellow alert of thunder and lightning has been issued. Rajasthan Weather Update Today: Due to the influence of western disturbance which will be active in the next 48 hours, the weather pattern of Rajasthan will [] The post Rainfall Alert: Rain-storm warning in 3 divisions in 24 hours, know the condition of your cities first appeared on informalnewz .

informalnewz 27 Mar 2024 9:00 pm

Paytm likely to sign HDFC Bank as third partner for migrating merchants: Report

Paytm is also in talks with Canara Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank for merchant acquisition business, says the report

Livemint 27 Mar 2024 6:02 pm

Markets rebound on heavy buying in RIL, HDFC Bank

Maruti, Bajaj Finance, Titan, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank, Mahindra and Mahindra and Larsen and Toubro were among the major gainers. Wipro, HCL Technologies, Nestle, Tata Consultancy Services and Tata Motors were among the laggards.

Rediff 27 Mar 2024 5:15 pm

Nifty Bank faces resistance around 47K for 4th session; what traders should do

Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, and HDFC Bank rose over 1% each while Bank of Baroda, PNB, SBI, and Bandhan Bank saw selling pressure. Bouncing back, Nifty Bank rose 185 points to close at 46,785

The Economic Times 27 Mar 2024 5:13 pm

Tribal Communities Furious Once Again with South Dakota Governor

By Isaac White South Dakota Governor Kristi Noems comments about tribal governments and their members have led to an uproar within the states Native American communities. During events in Mitchell and Winner on March 13, Noem made remarks that have been widely criticized by tribal leaders from the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, Oglala Sioux Tribe, and Crow Creek Sioux Tribe, prompting them to call...

indiantime 27 Mar 2024 4:50 pm

Kotak Equities downgrades multibagger HDFC AMC, upgrades Aditya Birla Sun Life to Add

The company's outperformance over its peers is fully priced in at the current valuations, Kotak said in a note as it slashed the stock's fair value to Rs 3,750, a 1.5% climbdown from Tuesday's closing price of Rs 3,811.

The Economic Times 27 Mar 2024 3:09 pm

My son would have been saved if PG owner installed anti-suicide device: NEET aspirant's father

Kota, Mar 27 (PTI) The father of a NEET aspirant who hanged himself at his rented accommodation here has accused negligence on the part of the PG's owner and management for not installing an anti-suicide device on the fan. The body of 20-year-old Mohammad Urooj, a native of Uttar Pradeshs Kannauj, was handed over to his family on Wednesday morning after conducting a post-mortem, Station House Office (Vigyan Nagar) Satish Chaudhary said. A case has been registered in the matter on the complaint of Uroojs father Sabir Khan, he said, adding that further probe is underway to ascertain the reason behind the students extreme step. SHO Chaudhary on Tuesday said the ceiling fan in Uroojs room was not equipped with an anti-suicide device. Khan, while talking to reporters outside the mortuary, said that he holds the PG owner and management responsible for his sons death. He said that his son was good at studies and it was negligence of the PG owner and management that the fan in Uroojs room was not equipped with an anti-suicide device. If they had installed the device as per norms and guidelines, Urooj could have been saved, Khan said. An anti-suicide device is a spring-like structure which is attached to the ceiling fans. When an object weighing more than 20 kilos is hung from the fan, the spring attached to it expands, making it impossible for someone to commit suicide by this method. Simultaneously, a siren goes off. Uroojs father said that they spoke to him on Monday night and he did not appear to be distressed. SHO Chaudhary said appropriate action will be taken against the PG owner for non-compliance with the guidelines. A love affair angle is also being verified, he said, adding that no suicide note was recovered from Uroojs room. This is the sixth case of suicide by a coaching student in Kota since January. The number of student suicides in Kota stood at 26 in 2023. PTI COR NB Disclaimer: This article is published from a syndicated feed and has not been edited by the Deccan Chronicle team

Deccan Chronicle 27 Mar 2024 2:44 pm

Gravita India Gets Fresh 'Buy' From Kotak, Shares Hit Two-Month High

The brokerage's fair value of Rs 1,200 implies a potential upside of 29.75% from Tuesday's closing price.

Bloomberg Quint 27 Mar 2024 1:39 pm

Here to take forward Modi ki Guarantee: BJP candidate Bhupender Yadav on candidature from Alwar seat

Here to take forward Modi ki Guarantee: BJP candidate Bhupender Yadav on candidature from Alwar seat Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Bhupender Yadav thanked the BJP's top leadership for fielding him from the Alwar Lok Sabha constituency and said that he will take forward the Prime Minister's 'Modi ki Guarantee'. Speaking to ANI on his nomination, Bhupender Yadav said, The top leadership of the party (BJP) nominated me from Alwar. I am here to take forward the 'Modi Ki Guarantee'. The 'Modi Ki Guarantee' means we will bring all the schemes and projects for development. We can witness a new kind of enthusiasm in people. The developmental work done under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi is bringing positivity to people, said Bhupender Yadav. Earlier on Wednesday, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma highlighted the state's development under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging voters to reflect on India's pre-2014 era characterised by corruption, appeasement-based politics, and rising terrorism. The Bharatiya Janata Party released its sixth list of three candidates from Rajasthan on Tuesday, while the Congress released its sixth list of five candidates for the Lok Sabha elections in Rajasthan on Monday. In Rajasthan, the Congress party has fielded Ramchandra Choudhary from the Ajmer Lok Sabha seat, Sudarshan Rawat from Rajsamand, and Damodar Gurjar from Bhilwara, while Prahlad Gunjal will face Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in the Kota constituency. Whereas the BJP has fielded Kanhaiya Lal Meena from the Dausa constituency and Indu Devi Jatav from Karauli-Dholpur. Rajasthan has 25 parliamentary constituencies. The state will vote in two phases. Phase 1 (April 19) will see polling on 12 seats, while the remaining 13 seats will go for polling in the second phase (April 26). The election for 543 Lok Sabha seats will be held in seven phases starting April 19. Nearly 97 crore voters are eligible to cast votes in the general election.The counting of votes will take place on June 4. In the 2019 Lok Sabha election, the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) won 303 seats, while the Indian National Congress (INC) managed to get only 52 seats.In the 2014 Lok Sabha election, the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) won 282 seats, while the Indian National Congress (INC) managed to get only 44 seats. (ANI)

devdiscourse 27 Mar 2024 1:12 pm

Kotak Mutual Fund suspends subscription in NASDAQ 100 Fund of Fund

Kotak Mutual Fund said that this move comes to avoid a breach of industry-wide overseas limits as allowed by RBI with effect from March 27, 2024. The addendum stated that the aforesaid suspension is temporary and will continue only till further notice in this regard.

The Economic Times 27 Mar 2024 1:11 pm

Maruti Suzuki becomes 19th listed Indian firm to cross milestone of Rs 4 lakh cr m-cap

Earlier, RIL, TCS, HDFC Bank, Infosys Bank, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, SBI, LIC, HUL, ITC, LT, Bajaj Finance, Adani Energy, Adani Green, HCL Tech, Adani Enterprises, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Adani Total Gas have crossed this achievement.

Money Control 27 Mar 2024 12:52 pm

Razorpay Awarded 'Best Fintech Company' at Business Today & KPMG's Awards 2024; Acknowledged for Transformative Innovations and Market Leadership

Bangalore, Karnataka, India (NewsVoir) Razorpay, India's Leading Omnichannel Payments, and Business Banking Platform, was awarded the Best Fintech Company in the Payments Category at the 28th Edition of the Business Today & KPMGs Best Banks and Fintech Awards 2024, held at GIFT City, Gandhinagar. This award is another recognition of the impact Razorpay has created in the fintech sector through its industry-first products, and continuous endeavor to build the next generation of money movement infrastructure for entrepreneurs and businesses. The award was felicitated by the Honorable Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari; along with other dignitaries. Based on a comprehensive study covering over 35 quantitative parameters, the Business Today - KPMG Award seeks to recognise fintech firms and banks who have weathered storms in FY23, delivered innovations in products and services, nurtured talent, and have leveraged the strengths of fintech or technology partners to prepare for the future. The award platform is aimed to encourage collaboration, innovation and bring together experts in the fintech and banking sector. The event witnessed a stellar gathering from the banking and financial services world. Some of the other winners include HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance Ltd, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Federal Bank. Humbled by this recognition, Arpit Chug, Chief Financial Officer of Razorpay, said, We're honored to receive the prestigious title of the Best Fintech Firm at the BT-KPMG Awards. Determined to bridge the gap in digital payment solutions for startups and SMEs, we founded Razorpay with a mission to democratize payments. What got us so far, so fast is our spirit of perseverance, our constant commitment to innovation, and our proactive approach to solving key industry payment and banking challenges to help businesses. It is a way of life at Razorpay. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our exceptional teams, partners, and customers whose trust and support have been pivotal to our success and this recognition. With an annualized Total Payment Volume (TPV) of $150 Billion, Razorpay today has gained a majority market share, making it Indias Market Leader in the Digital Payments Processing category. At its recently concluded flagship event, FTX, Razorpay launched Indias First Full-Stack Intelligent Marketing Growth Suite - ENGAGE, and Indias First AI-Assistant for Payments & Payroll - RAY. The event also witnessed the launch of Indias First PG Built for 600 Million Users - Razorpay PG 3.0, and Indias First UPI-Led QR Stack for Enterprises - Razorpay Dynamic POS Device. With relentless industry-first solutions, Razorpay continues to remain at the forefront of innovation through its strong presence as Indias only full-stack platform for all things payments and business banking. About Razorpay Razorpay, an omnichannel payments and banking platform for businesses helps Indian businesses with comprehensive and innovative solutions built over robust technology to address the entire length and breadth of the payment and banking journey for any business. Established in 2014, the company provides technology payment solutions to Millions of businesses. Founded by alumni of IIT Roorkee, Shashank Kumar, and Harshil Mathur, Razorpay is the second Indian company to be a part of Silicon Valleys largest tech accelerator, Y Combinator. Marquee investors such as Lone Pine Capital, Alkeon Capital, TCV, GIC, Tiger Global, Sequoia Capital India, Ribbit Capital, Matrix Partners, Salesforce Ventures, Y Combinator, and MasterCard have invested a total of $741.5 Mn through Series A to F in funding. A few angel investors have also invested in Razorpays mission to simplify payments and business banking and redefine how finance works in India. (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Newsvoir and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). PTI PWR PWR Disclaimer: This article is published from a syndicated feed and has not been edited by the Deccan Chronicle team

Deccan Chronicle 27 Mar 2024 11:39 am

Kotak Securities initiates coverage on Gravita; sees 30% upside on favourable govt policies

Government policies reflect a strong intent to scale up and formalise the recycling industry, said Kotak Securities.

Money Control 27 Mar 2024 9:09 am

Med aspirant from UP kills self in Kota, 6th case in '24

NEET aspirant Mohammad Urooj from UP committed suicide in Kota, the sixth student suicide this year. Post-mortem pending. Satish Chaudhary of Vigyan Nagar police mentioned Urooj from Kannauj. Investigation ongoing.

The Times of India 27 Mar 2024 7:11 am

Another NEET aspirant ends life in Kota, 6th since Jan

Uttar Pradesh native Mohammad Urooj was found hanging from a ceiling fan by a police team on Tuesday, station house office (Vigyan Nagar) Satish Chaudhary said.

Rediff 27 Mar 2024 2:04 am

In 6th suicide in Kota this year, NEET aspirant kills himself

Mohammad Urooj, 20, died by suicide in Kota PG, sixth student suicide this year. No note, autopsy pending. Unanswered calls alerted parents. Lack of anti-suicide device noted, under investigation.

The Times of India 27 Mar 2024 1:47 am

NEET Aspirant Dies By Suicide In Rajasthan's Kota, 6th Case Since January: Cops

A 20-year-old NEET aspirant allegedly hanged himself at his PG accommodation here, the sixth suicide by a coaching student in the city since January, police said on Tuesday.

NDTV 26 Mar 2024 9:30 pm

Man beaten to death by neighbours in Kota; 3 booked

Kota (Rajasthan) Mar 26 (PTI) A man was allegedly beaten to death by neighbours here after a heated argument, police said on Tuesday. Three people were detained over the killing of Sunil Valmiki, who has several criminal cases against him, including attempt to murder, they said. Kunhari Circle Inspector Arvind Bhardwaj said the incident occurred when Valmiki, 33, a resident of the Chambal Colony in Kota, was returning around midnight on Monday. The three accused, also residing in the same colony, attacked him with sticks and sharp-edged weapons and left him critically injured. He was then rushed to MBS Hospital in Kota where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment on Tuesday morning, Bhardwaj said. The reason behind the attack is yet to be ascertained. However, police have learnt that the three accused had a heated argument with Valimki on Monday, he said. Based on the complaint filed by the victims sister, police have lodged an FIR against Sumit Valmiki (19), Golu (30) and Piyush Valmiki (20) under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 302 (murder), he added. The accused have been detained and the body has been handed over to the family after post-mortem, the officer said. The deceased has seven criminal cases registered against him, including under IPC sections 307 (attempt to murder) and 308 (culpable homicide), he added. PTI COR HIG SKY SKY Disclaimer: This article is published from a syndicated feed and has not been edited by the Deccan Chronicle team

Deccan Chronicle 26 Mar 2024 9:10 pm

LS polls: After being denied Cong ticket, ex-student leader targets sitting MLA who gets Dausa seat

Jaipur, Mar 26 (PTI) Upset at not being given the Congress ticket to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in Rajasthans Dausa, former student leader Naresh Meena who recently joined the party said he would file nomination papers as an independent candidate. During a public meeting on Holi Monday in Bassi, Dausa, Naresh targeted party MLA Murari Lal Meena, who has been named as the partys candidate from the seat, saying he should surrender his ticket for him. Naresh, a former general secretary of the students union of the University of Rajasthan, made the comments while Murari Lal was on the stage with him. A video of the incident has surfaced on social media. The Congress named Murari Lal as its candidate for the upcoming general elections on Sunday. Addressing a gathering from a stage on Tuesday, Naresh launched a scathing attack on Murari Lal. He said, You (Murari Lal) should have told Sachin Pilot that he (Naresh) is asking for the ticket, so he should be given the ticket. I was made to join the party and was assured that my name is there in the list. I was preparing for the election, but I was not given the ticket, Naresh said. Murari Lal will become MP, his daughter, sitting here, will become MLA from Dausa. Murari Lal ji, Savita (wife) has also contested the MP elections, she has contested five elections. You became an MLA. You will become an MP. Then what will happen to me? What will happen to youths like me? The way Sunil Sharma's ticket was taken back, if you wish, you can also surrender your ticket and get it changed, Naresh said. The Congress dropped Sunil Sharma as its candidate for the Jaipur Lok Sabha seat after a section of party leaders objected to Sharma's alleged association with the 'Jaipur Dialogue', which is critical of the Congress on social media. Naresh Meena announced that he will file his nomination papers as an independent candidate from Dausa on Wednesday, the last date for filing papers. Last week, Naresh was among four leaders, including BJP leader Prahlad Gunjal, that joined Congress. Gunjal, a former MLA, got the Congress ticket from Kota-Bundi constituency. Murari Lal is said to be close to former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot. He could not be contacted for comments. BJP has nominated former MLA Kanhaiya Lal Meena from Dausa. Lok Sabha elections in Rajasthan will be held in two phases, on April 19 and 26 and Dausa is among 12 Lok Sabha seats where elections will be held in the first phase on April 19. PTI SDA SKY SKY Disclaimer: This article is published from a syndicated feed and has not been edited by the Deccan Chronicle team

Deccan Chronicle 26 Mar 2024 8:48 pm

40 candidates filed nominations for 1st phase of LS polls in Rajasthan so far, say officials

Jaipur/Sikar, Mar 26 (PTI) Forty candidates have filed nominations for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Rajasthan so far, officials said on Tuesday. BJP candidates Jyoti Mirdha and Sumedhanand Saraswati filed nominations from Nagaur and Sikar Lok Sabha constituencies, respectively on Tuesday. INDIA bloc constituent the CPI(M)'s candidate Amraram filed his nomination from Sikar on the same day. Mirdha, a former Congress MP from Nagaur who joined the BJP ahead of the 2023 assembly elections, is pitted against Rashtriya Loktantrik Party convener Hanuman Beniwal who is contesting the elections in alliance with the Congress. Lok Sabha elections in Rajasthan will be held in two phases on April 19 and 26. Nagaur and Sikar are among the 12 parliamentary constituencies where polling will be held in the first phase on April 19. The last date for filing nomination papers for the first phase is March 27. Scrutiny will be held on March 28 and the last date of withdrawal of nomination is March 30. Addressing a public meeting in Sikar after incumbent MP Sumedhanand Saraswati filed his nomination, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma accused the Congress of indulging in vote-bank politics and said that the BJP always works keeping in mind the welfare of the people and the country. The Congress has made making false promises a habit. Whatever they promised in the last five years was never fulfilled, he said. The Congress government meant corruption, appeasement, and terrorism. Until Narendra Modi came to power (at the Centre), anyone could bomb any city in our country. But, it's only PM Modi who ensured a secure and developing India that also made a place for itself on the global stage, Sharma said. In Sikar, CPI(M) Politburo member Brinda Karat, while addressing a rally after the party's candidate Amraram filed his nominations, said, The BJP has sent our constitution to the ICU. The upcoming general election is not a fight for the chair, but for saving our democracy and constitutional rights. PM Modi might be dreaming of crossing 400 seats but the people who have faced torture under his rule in the last 10 years will not let it happen, she said. Congress leader and former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday targeted the BJP government at the Centre, claiming that democracy is in danger and the country is being ruled through federal agencies such as the ED and the CBI. In the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Rajasthan, voting will be held in 12 Lok Sabha constituencies of Ganganagar, Bikaner, Churu, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Jaipur Rural, Jaipur, Alwar, Bharatpur, Karauli-Dholpur, Dausa and Nagaur on April 19. The remaining 13 seats of Tonk-Sawai Madhopur, Ajmer, Pali, Jodhpur, Barmer, Jalore, Udaipur, Banswara, Chittorgarh, Rajsamand, Bhilwara, Kota and Jhalawar-Baran will go to polls in the second phase on April 26. PTI AG NSD NSD Disclaimer: This article is published from a syndicated feed and has not been edited by the Deccan Chronicle team

Deccan Chronicle 26 Mar 2024 8:41 pm

NEET aspirant hangs self in Kota, sixth suicide by coaching student since January

KOTA: A 20-year-old NEET aspirant allegedly hanged himself at his PG accommodation here, the sixth suicide by a coaching student in the city since January, police said on Tuesday. Uttar Pradesh native Mohammad Urooj was found found dead by a police team on Tuesday, Station House Office (Vigyan Nagar) Satish Chaudhary said. He must have ended in his room in Vigyan Nagar area during the intervening nights of Monday and Tuesday, he said, adding that the ceiling fan in the student's room was not equipped with anti -suicide device. This is the sixth case of suicide by a coaching student in Kota since January. The number of student suicides in Kota stood at 26 in 2023. 'Kota Factory' in 2023: Year of highest student suicides, desperate preventive measures Despite rising number of suicides by students, Kota faces shortage of clinical psychologists According to the SHO, Urooj, a native of UP's Kannauj district, had been preparing for the medical college entrance exam at a coaching institute for the last one-and-a-half-year. The student's parents got worried when he did not respond to their calls on Tuesday morning and they informed his friends and the guard at the accommodation, who called the police, he said. No suicide note was recovered from the NEET aspitant's room and reason behind the extreme step would be clear only after investigation, SHO Chaudhary said. Urooj had been self-studying at his PG room for his exams due in May as his coaching classes were off as the courses were completed, he said. His parents have been informed and they were expected to arrive here by late night, the SHO said. Suicide helpline If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call Sneha Foundation - 04424640050, Tele Manas - 14416 (available 24x7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences' helpline - 02225521111, which is available Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm. 'I can't do JEE, I am a loser': Kota girl writes note to her parents, dies by suicide

The New Indian Express 26 Mar 2024 7:36 pm

NEET aspirant hangs self in Kota, 6th suicide by coaching student since Jan

Kota: A 20-year-old NEET aspirant allegedly hanged himself at his PG accommodation here, the sixth suicide by a coaching student in the city since January, police said on Tuesday. Uttar Pradesh native Mohammad Urooj was found hanging from a ceiling fan by a police team on Tuesday, Station House Office (Vigyan Nagar) Satish Chaudhary said. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 26 Mar 2024 7:18 pm

Another student hangs self in 'coaching hub' Kota, 7th suicide this year

Another student hangs self in coaching hub Kota th suicide this year

India Today 26 Mar 2024 2:07 pm

Dr Lal PathLabs jumps 5% on double upgrade from Kotak Institutional Equities

Dr Lal PathLabs shares were trading at Rs 2,234.65, up nearly 5 percent from the previous close. The revised price target implies an upside of 8 percent from March 22 closing

Money Control 26 Mar 2024 12:47 pm

Tata Elxsi at Rs 5,400! Why Kotak see a 30% fall in this Tata Group stock?

Shares of Tata Elxsi were trading almost flat, little change, at Rs 7644, on Tuesday, commanding a total market capitalization of more than Rs 47,600 crore.

Business Today 26 Mar 2024 12:37 pm

IndiGo shares fly to record high as brokerages foresee strong growth, raise price targets

After an analysts#39; meet on March 22, brokerages such as like UBS Securities, Kotak Institutional Equities and Motilal Oswal Financial Services expects strong growth for IndiGo on the back of its expansion plans as well as robust growth in the domestic air travel sector

Money Control 26 Mar 2024 12:11 pm

Kotak Mahindra Bank open to more partnerships on co-branded credit cards, says senior executive

The bank already has five co-branded credit cards -- with IndiGo Airlines, PVR, Indian Oil Corporation, Flipkart, and Metro Cash and Carry.

Money Control 26 Mar 2024 11:31 am

Meet man who pinned Kota as educational capital of India, behind IIT-JEE coaching idea, he is...

VK Bansal, the founder of Bansal Classes, is recognized for establishing the first IIT JEE coaching institute and transforming Kota into India's coaching hub.

DNA India 26 Mar 2024 11:04 am

Sell Tata Technologies, LTTS, KPIT Tech & Tata Elxsi shares, says Kotak. Here's why

Kotak Institutional Equities retained its 'Sell' rating on shares of KPIT Technologies Ltd, L&T Technology Services Ltd (LTTS), Tata Elxsi Ltd and Tata Technologies Ltd. It prefers Cyient, Infosys and TCS.

Business Today 26 Mar 2024 10:10 am

Hot Stocks: Brokerage view on Indigo, HDFC Bank, Godrej Consumer and Dr Lal PathLabs

Brokerage firm Kotak Institutional Equities upgraded Dr. Lal PathLabs, Investec maintained a buy rating on Godrej Consumer, CLSA maintained an outperform rating on HDFC Bank and Jefferies upgraded InterGlobe Aviation to hold.

The Economic Times 26 Mar 2024 10:05 am

Share Market Highlights 26 March 2024: Sensex sheds 361 pts; Nifty settles at 22k; media top drag

Sensex, Nifty updates on 26 March 2024: Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty declined on Tuesday due to losses in index major Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank amid sustained foreign fund outflows and mixed global trends. The BSE Sensex declined by 361.64 points or 0.50 per cent to settle at 72,470.30. During the day, it fell by 468.91 points or 0.64 per cent to 72,363.03. The NSE Nifty declined 92.05 points or 0.42 per cent to 22,004.70. From the Sensex basket, PowerGrid, Bharti Airtel, Wipro, HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, UltraTech Cement, Asian Paints, Infosys and Reliance Industries were the major laggards. Bajaj Finance, NTPC, Larsen & Toubro, Axis Bank, Tata Motors, IndusInd Bank and Bajaj Finserv were among the gainers.

The Hindu Businessline 26 Mar 2024 6:36 am

In 6th list, Congress pits Prahlad Gunjal against Om Birla from Kota

A day after BJP released its fifth list, Congress announced its sixth list of five candidates for the Lok Sabha elections, fielding Prahlad Gunjal from Kota to take on outgoing Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. The list had no names from Karnataka. The party is yet to name candidates for Kolar, Chikkaballapur, Ballari and Chamarajanagar LS constituencies.

The Times of India 26 Mar 2024 2:09 am

3 Children Drown In River In Rajasthan's Kota While Taking Bath

Three children aged between six and 11 drowned in the Parvan river in Kota district of Rajasthan on Monday afternoon, officials said.

NDTV 25 Mar 2024 8:47 pm

Lok Sabha Elections: Congress Fields Prahlad Gunjal Against Om Birla From Kota In Sixth List Of Five Candidates

Rajasthan has 25 parliamentary constituencies. The state will vote in two phases. Phase 1 (April 19) will see polling on 12 seats, while the remaining 13 seats will go for polling in the second phase (April 26).

Zee News 25 Mar 2024 8:25 pm

Storm threatens snow in the Midwest, thunder in the South. Other parts of the US dig out

Spring storm causes snow and thunderstorms in central U.S. Blizzard warning in South Dakota. Heavy snow from Dakotas to Gulf Coast. California, Northeast, and Oklahoma face hail and heavy rain. Rescue operation in Los Angeles. River flooding in Lodi.

The Times of India 25 Mar 2024 7:16 pm

Congress Candidate list: Kota Lok Sabha Speaker Prahlad Gunjal | NDTV India

Congress Candidate 6th List: . .

NDTV 25 Mar 2024 6:28 pm

LS polls: Congress declares four more candidates from Rajasthan

LS polls: Congress declares four more candidates from Rajasthan The Congress on Monday declared four more candidates from Rajasthan for the Lok Sabha elections. The Congress gave ticket to Prahlad Gunjal, a former BJP leader who joined the party recently, from Kota to take on BJP candidate and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Ajmer dairy chairman Ramchandra Chaudhary was given the ticket from Ajmer, former MLA Sudarshan Rawat from Rajsamand and local party leader Damodar Gurjar from Bhilwara. With the latest list, the Congress has so far declared 22 candidates and left two seats -- Sikar and Nagaur under alliance with the CPI (M) and RLP respectively. The announcement of candidate for Banswara Lok Sabha seat is pending. CPI (M)'s Amra Ram and RLP's Hanuman Beniwal are contesting the Lok Sabha elections on Sikar and Nagaur seats respectively under alliance with the Congress. The Lok Sabha elections in Rajasthan will be held in two phases on April 19 and 26. In the first phase, voting will be held in 12 Lok Sabha constituencies -- Ganganagar, Bikaner, Churu, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Jaipur Rural, Jaipur, Alwar, Bharatpur, Karauli-Dholpur, Dausa and Nagaur on April 19. In the first phase on April 19, 12 seats of Ganganagar, Bikaner, Churu, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Jaipur Rural, Jaipur, Alwar Bharatpur, Karauli-Dholpur, Dausa and Nagaur will go to polls. The remaining 13 seats of Tonk-Sawai Madhopur, Ajmer, Pali, Jodhpur, Barmer, Jalore, Udaipur, Banswara, Chittorgarh, Rajsamand, Bhilwara, Kota and Jhalawar-Baran will go to polls in the second phase on April 26. Also, the bypoll on Bagidora Assembly constituency under Banswara Lok Sabha constituency will also be held in the second phase on April 26. The seat fell vacant after Congress MLA Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya left the Congress and joined the BJP a few days back. Malviya is contesting the Lok Sabha elections from Banswara seat as the BJP candidate.

devdiscourse 25 Mar 2024 6:06 pm

Congress' sixth list: Five named; it's Prahlad Gunjal against Om Birla in Kota LS seat

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Monday announced its sixth list of five candidates for the Lok Sabha polls, fielding Prahlad Gunjal from Kota to take on outgoing Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. The Congress also fielded Ramchandra Choudhary from Ajmer, Sudarshan Rawat from Rajsamand, Damodar Gurjar from Bhilwara and and C Robert Bruce from Tirunelveli. Gunjal joined the Congress in Jaipur on Thursday in the presence of former chief minister Ashok Gehlot and Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra. Gunjal, a close aide of former Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje, was the MLA from Kota North twice earlier but had lost the last assembly polls. He is seen as a very vocal leader and with his arrival, the Congress is expected to benefit in Hadoti region. With this, the party has declared a total of 190 candidates for the seven-phase Lok Sabha polls starting April 19.

The New Indian Express 25 Mar 2024 5:38 pm

Lok Sabha elections: Congress releases sixth list, fields Prahlad Gunjal against Om Birla from Kota

With this, the party has declared a total of 190 candidates for the seven-phase Lok Sabha polls starting April 19.

The Hindu 25 Mar 2024 5:20 pm

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Congress Picks Prahlad Gunjal To Take On Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla In Kota

The Congress released its sixth list of five candidates for the Lok Sabha elections in Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu on Monday.

NDTV 25 Mar 2024 5:08 pm

LS polls: Congress releases sixth list, fields Prahlad Gunjal against Om Birla from Kota

LS polls: Congress releases sixth list, fields Prahlad Gunjal against Om Birla from Kota The Congress on Monday announced its sixth list of five candidates for the Lok Sabha polls, fielding Prahlad Gunjal from Kota to take on outgoing Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. The Congress also fielded Ramchandra Choudhary from Ajmer, Sudarshan Rawat from Rajsamand, Damodar Gurjar from Bhilwara and and C Robert Bruce from Tirunelveli. Gunjal joined the Congress in Jaipur on Thursday in the presence of former chief minister Ashok Gehlot and Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra. Gunjal, a close aide of former Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje, was the MLA from Kota North twice earlier but had lost the last assembly polls. He is seen as a very vocal leader and with his arrival, the Congress is expected to benefit in Hadoti region. With this, the party has declared a total of 190 candidates for the seven-phase Lok Sabha polls starting April 19.

devdiscourse 25 Mar 2024 5:04 pm

Congress Picks Prahlad Gunjal To Take On Speaker Om Birla In Kota

The Congress released its sixth list of five candidates for the Lok Sabha elections in Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu on Monday.

NDTV 25 Mar 2024 4:55 pm

Lok Sabha polls: Congress releases sixth list of candidates

Congress released its sixth Lok Sabha list, focusing on Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu. Notable contenders include Prahlad Gunjal challenging Om Birla in Kota. Various candidates nominated for different constituencies in Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu.

The Times of India 25 Mar 2024 4:45 pm

Congress releases 6th list for Lok Sabha elections; fields ex-BJP leader Prahlad Gunjal from Kota against Om Birla

The Indian National Congress (INC) has announced its sixth list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, with four from Rajasthan and one from Tamil Nadu. Former BJP leader Prahlad Gunjal is fielded from Kota, Ramchandra Choudhary and Sudarshan Rawat from Ajmer and Rajsamand, and Dr Damodar Gurjar from Bhilwara.

The Economic Times 25 Mar 2024 4:26 pm

Congress releases 6th list for Lok Sabha elections; fields ex-BJP leader Prahlad Gunjal from Kota against Om Birla

The Indian National Congress (INC) has announced its sixth list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, with four from Rajasthan and one from Tamil Nadu. Former BJP leader Prahlad Gunjal is fielded from Kota, Ramchandra Choudhary and Sudarshan Rawat from Ajmer and Rajsamand, and Dr Damodar Gurjar from Bhilwara.

The Economic Times 25 Mar 2024 4:26 pm

TikTok bill faces uncertain fate in US Senate as legislation to regulate tech industry has stalled

WASHINGTON: The young voices in the messages left for North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis were laughing, but the words were ominous. OK, listen, if you ban TikTok I will find you and shoot you, one said, giggling and talking over other young voices in the background. Ill shoot you and find you and cut you into pieces. Another threatened to kill Tillis, and then take their own life. Tilliss office says it has received around 1,000 calls about TikTok since theHouse passed legislationthis month thatwould ban the popular appif its China-based owner doesnt sell its stake. TikTok has been urging its users many of whom are young to call their representatives, even providing an easy link to the phone numbers. The government will take away the community that you and millions of other Americans love, read one pop-up message from the company when users opened the app. Tillis, who supports the House bill, reported the call to the police. What I hated about that was it demonstrates the enormous influence social media platforms have on young people, he said in an interview. While more aggressive than most, TikToks extensive lobbying campaign is the latest attempt by the tech industry to head off any new legislation and it's a fight the industry usually wins. For years Congress hasfailed to act on billsthat would protect users privacy, protect children from online threats, make companies more liable for their content and put loose guardrails around artificial intelligence, among other things. I mean, its almost embarrassing, says Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Mark Warner, D-Va., a former tech executive who is also supporting the TikTok bill and has long tried to push his colleagues to regulate the industry. I would hate for us to maintain our perfect zero batting average on tech legislation. US House passes bill that would lead to TikTok ban if Chinese owner doesn't sell Some see the TikTok bill as the best chance for now to regulate the tech industry and set a precedent if a narrow one focused on just one company. President Joe Biden has said he would sign the House bill, which overwhelmingly passed 362-65 this month after a rare 50-0 committee vote moving it to the floor. But its already running into roadblocks in the Senate, where there is little unanimity on the best approach to ensure that China doesnt access private data from the apps 170 million U.S. users or influence them through its algorithms. Other factors are holding the Senate back. The tech industry is broad and falls under the jurisdiction of several different committees. Plus, the issues at play don't fall cleanly on partisan lines, making it harder for lawmakers to agree on priorities and how legislation should be written. Senate Commerce Committee Chairwoman Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., has so far been reluctant to embrace the TikTok bill, for example, calling for hearings first and suggesting that the Senate may want to rewrite it. Were going through a process, Cantwell said. Its important to get it right. Warner, on the other hand, says the House bill is the best chance to get something done after years of inaction. And he says that the threatening calls from young people are a good example of why the legislation is needed: It makes the point, do we really want that kind of messaging being able to be manipulated by the Communist Party of China? Some lawmakers are worried that blocking TikTok could anger millions of young people who use the app, a crucial segment of voters in November's election. But Warner says he debate has shifted from talk of an outright ban a year ago to the House bill which would force TikTok, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chinese technology firm ByteDance Ltd.,to sell its stakefor the app to continue operating. Vice President Kamala Harris, in a television interview that aired Sunday, acknowledged the popularity of the app and that it has become an income stream for many people. She said the administration does not intend to ban TikTok but instead deal with its ownership. We understand its purpose and its utility and the enjoyment that it gives a lot of folks, Harris told ABC 's This Week. Republicans are divided. While most of them support the TikTok legislation, others are wary of overregulation and the government targeting one specific entity. The passage of the House TikTok ban is not just a misguided overreach; its a draconian measure that stifles free expression, tramples constitutional rights, and disrupts the economic pursuits of millions of Americans, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul posted on X, formerly Twitter. Hoping to persuade their colleagues to support the bill, Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee have called for intelligence agencies to declassify information about TikTok and Chinas ownership that has been provided to senators in classified briefings. It is critically important that the American people, especially TikTok users, understand the national security issues at stake, the senators said in a joint statement. Blumenthal and Blackburn have separate legislation they have been working on for several years aimed at protecting childrens online safety, but the Senate has yet to vote on it. Efforts to regulate online privacy have also stalled, as has legislation to make technology companies more liable for the content they publish. And an effort by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., to quickly move legislation that wouldregulate the burgeoning artificial intelligence industryhas yet to show any results. Schumer has said very little about the TikTok bill or whether he might put it on the Senate floor. The Senate will review the legislation when it comes over from the House, was all he would say after the House passed the bill. US: Lawmakersbackingfree speech oppose TikTok ban South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds, a Republican who has worked with Schumer on the artificial intelligence effort, says he thinks the Senate can eventually pass a TikTok bill, even if it's a different version. He says the classified briefings convinced the vast majority of members that they have to address the collection of data from the app and TikTok's ability to push out misinformation to users. I think its a clear danger to our country if we dont act, he said. It does not have to be done in two weeks, but it does have to be done. Rounds says he and Schumer are still holding regular meetings on artificial intelligence, as well, and will soon release some of their ideas publicly. He says hes optimistic that the Senate will eventually act to regulate the tech industry. There will be some areas that we will not try to get into, but there are some areas that we have very broad consensus on, Rounds says. Tillis says senators may have to continue laying the groundwork for a while and educating colleagues on why some regulation is needed, with an eye toward passing legislation in the next Congress. It cant be the wild, wild west, Tillis said.

The New Indian Express 25 Mar 2024 1:08 pm

Naidu has links with drug racket, alleges Vijayasai

NELLORE: YSRC national general secretary and Rajya Sabha member V Vijayasai Reddy alleged that TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu and his party had links with the huge consignment of narcotics, which was seized by the CBI at Visakhapatnam Port a few days ago. Addressing a press conference at his camp office in Nellore on Sunday, he claimed that the investigation into the seizure of narcotics had revealed close ties between individuals associated with the importer of consignment and Naidus social circle and the TDP. I have learnt that a company called Sandhya Aqua Exports recently brought drugs in a container to Visakhapatnam. During the probe, it has come to light that the people involved in the drug trafficking racket are close associates of Naidu, Vijayasai said. The YSRC MP accused Naidu of making baseless allegations against him and twisting facts by misrepresenting his tweet of congratulating the newly elected President of Brazil. This reflects Naidus petty politics of blaming others to save himself, he observed. The YSRC MP pointed out that there was a lack of trust between Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi despite their past alliance. Even Modi, who formed an alliance with Naidu, does not trust him anymore. Reminding the 1999 counterfeit currency scandal during Naidus tenure as Chief Minister, Vijayasai exposed a photograph of the main accused with Naidu. The TDP chief had dismissed it then by saying many people get photographed with him. The same applies to other leaders too, he said. Refuting the allegations of receiving corporate donations for his election campaign, the YSRC MP affirmed the legality of the electoral bonds route, which he claimed was also used by the TDP. Exuding confidence of a landslide victory for the YSRC in the Assembly elections, Vijayasai predicted that they would limit the TDP to just six seats. He dismissed the Jana Sena Party-led by Pawan Kalyan, which aligned with casteist and communal parties for the elections. Furthermore, he welcomed over 100 JSP activists into the YSRC fold in Nellore, accusing the TDP of borrowing candidates from the YSRC due to lack of its own, which he termed a political bankruptcy. He also slammed turncoat leaders like Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy and Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy for levelling baseless charges against the YSRC, and accused the opposition of conducting an unethical campaign with some leaders behaving like street rowdies.

The New Indian Express 25 Mar 2024 11:10 am

Karnataka BJP lodges plaint against CM Siddaramaiah over Rs 50-cr barb

BENGALURU: The Karnataka BJP on Sunday filed a complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for alleging that the saffron party is trying to lure Congress MLAs by offering Rs 50 crore each. They claimed that the CM made the accusation without any proof, just to defame the BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. Siddaramaiah had stated that the BJP was continuing its Operation Kamala by offering Rs 50 crore to each Congress MLA to defect to the party. His statement is a violation of the model code of conduct, the party said in its complaint to the CEO. It is condemnable and we demand that the CM provide proof of the allegations, it said. MLA and former minister S Suresh Kumar along with other BJP leaders submitted the complaint. Such irresponsible statements from the CM will likely mar the reputation of our party. He has to apologise and take his words back, they said, urging the Election Commission to take action. The BJP also complained against Jayaprakash Hegde, Congress candidate from Udupi-Chikkamagaluru, for his statement against BJP candidate Kota Srinivas Poojary. During campaigning recently, Hegde said Kota can neither speak English nor Hindi, so, he cannot speak in Parliament. In the complaint, the party said this is also a violation of the model code of conduct.

The New Indian Express 25 Mar 2024 10:13 am

Kotamreddy Demands Vijayasai Reddys Rajya Sabha Resignation Over Confidence in Nellore Seat

Tirupati: Telugu Desam party's Nellore rural in-charge and MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy has demanded that YSRC party's MP, Vijayasai Reddy, resign from the Rajya Sabha first if he is confident of winning the Nellore Lok Sabha seat with a huge majority. Addressing the media in Nellore on Sunday, Kotamreddy accused Vijayasai Reddy of losing confidence in his victory prospects and alleged that he is in constant touch with the Centre to secure his RS seat. If you have guts, resign and file your nomination, Kotamreddy challenged Vijayasai Reddy, who is the YSRC's candidate for the Nellore parliamentary constituency. The TD also slammed the YSRC leadership for ehaving arrogantly and forgetting their limits. He claimed that attacks on opposition leaders and workers, both physical and through social media, have increased alarmingly under YSRC rule. He alleged that the ruling party has taken control of some social media channels to spread intolerable news against rivals. Targeting chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, the rural MLA alleged that the CM was harassing his own sister Sharmila on the advice of YSRC advisers. He also accused the YSRC of criticising Vemireddy Prasanthi Reddy, wife of Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy. He alleged that Kovur YSRC MLA Prasanna Kumar Reddy was targeting and abusing Prasanthi with the same mouth he used to praise the couple in the past. The fear of defeat is visible to Prasanna Kumar Reddy since Prasanthi Reddy is contesting against him in Kovur, the TD leader claimed. The MLA also alleged that the YSRC created obstacles for Prabhakar Reddy's political entry and conspired against him and other candidates. He warned Prasanna Kumar Reddy and other YSRC leaders against making inappropriate comments about Vemireddy and vowed to respond strongly.

Deccan Chronicle 25 Mar 2024 12:17 am

Adivasi Warn of Complaining to EC for Roads

Jodeghat identified the hillock suitable for setting up a tribal museum Jodeghat identified the hillock suitable for setting up a tribal museum Visakhapatnam: Representatives of Adivasi communities took out a Doli yatra on Sunday demanding road connectivity to hill-top Gumma, Karriguda, Kadarevu, Pinakota, Kottanguda and Richalapalem villages in Anantagiri mandal of Alluri Sitaramaraju district. Speaking on the occasion, their representative K. Govinda Rao said they want authorities to start the work on roads immediately. Otherwise, we will complain to the election commissioner and enforcement vigilance officer, he warned. Adivasi leaders say as per GO No. 5, social welfare department had between 2021 and 2022 sanctioned 33 lakh for construction of 60.85 kilometres of road. However, only two kilometres of work had been completed, which government records show that all the roads have been completed. One of the protesters Ulli Simhachalam said, We have to walk 20 kilometres to get ration rice. If we fall sick, 108 will not come for us. Field-level officials do not work for us, as there are no roads. Records show that funds have been spent on us. It is clear there are loopholes in the system. Why should we vote, Simhachalam asked. Rapa Rajarao said some funds have been sanctioned for road works. But these works have not been started though the election notification has come. As soon as the elections are over, all these roads will be cancelled. Funds will get exhausted and officials will be transferred, Rajarao remarked.

Deccan Chronicle 24 Mar 2024 11:43 pm

TD Rebels Talk Tough in North Andhra

Visakhapatnam: The third list announced by the alliance partners has caused a stir among the TD ticket-seekers in north Andhra. They are now seeking to defeat the official candidates, including the sitting MP Rama Mohan Naidu. Rebels held meetings in their constituencies Srikakulam, Pathapatnam and S Kota on Sunday to discuss the future course of action. The biggest shock came to the Gunda Appala Suryanarayana and Lakshmi Devi couple. Suryanarayana was TD MLA from 1985 to 2004 and his wife Lakshmi Devi was elected in 2014. She lost to YSRCs Dharmana Prasada Rao in the 2019 elections. Chandrababu Naidu promised to inform me in advance if there were any changes but quietly replaced me with Gondu Shankar. I blame party president Kinjarapu Atchannaidu and his nephew Ram Mohan Naidu, Srikakulam, for this fiasco. We will defeat both, Lakshmi Devi told the media on Sunday. On the day the list was announced, her supporters ransacked the party office and burnt party flags and posters and smashed Chandrababu Naidus pictures. She said the TD leaders should explain on what grounds the ticket was given to an unknown person like Gondu Shankar. Similar incidents were reported from Pathapatnam, where the party high command nominated Mamidi Govinda Rao in place of senior leader Kalamata Venkata Ramana. Venkata Ramana won in 2014 on behalf of YSRC and later joined TD before the 2019 elections. He lost to Reddy Shanti of the YSRC in the 2019 elections. Kalamata launched his campaign last year, hoping to wrest the seat from the YSRC. The announcement of Mamidi Govinda Raos name came as a shock to him. Similar to the flare up in Srikakulam, the Kalamata followers burnt the pictures of Chandrababu Naidu and Lokesh. Kalamata blamed party president Atchannaidu for the denial of the party ticket to him. S Kota in Vizianagaram, another stronghold of the Telugu Desam, is also facing threat from the new candidate, Gompa Krishna. The NRI was very confident of getting the ticket and spent money in building the network in recent months. However, the high command nominated Kolla Lalitha Kumari, who was twice MLA -- in 2009 and 2014. She lost to Kadibandi Srinivasa Rao of the YSRC in the 2019 elections. Gompa Krishna along with his followers erased the TD name and symbol at his office in S Kota and prepared himself to contest as an independent.

Deccan Chronicle 24 Mar 2024 11:17 pm

NEET aspirant fakes kidnapping to get funds for overseas education

A 21-year-old NEET aspirant, Kavya Dhakand, allegedly faked her own kidnapping in Kota and had her friends demand Rs 30 lakh ransom from her parents. She had demanded the money to go abroad for studies, police said. No crime has been committed against this woman, Kota Superintendent of Police Amrita Duhan told news reporters. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 24 Mar 2024 7:40 pm

Millie Bobby Brown, Dakota Johnson follow Tom Cruises lead with controversial movie press tours

From Tom Cruise jumping on Oprah Winfrey's couch to Dakota Johnson's recent comments during a movie press tour, experts weigh in on how a star's behavior can affect projects

Fox News 24 Mar 2024 2:00 pm

Five crushed to death by dumper over dispute in Rajasthan's Jhalwar

KOTA: Two brothers were among five men allegedly crushed to death by a dumper over some dispute in the Pagaria area of Rajasthan's Jhalawar district, police said on Sunday. The alleged incident occurred late on Saturday and the two accused fled the spot after the crime, they added. The victims are siblings Bharat Singh (22) and Dhiraj Singh (20), and Tufan Singh (33), Goverdhan Singh (28) and Balu Singh (20) of the Binnayga Fanta village. The reason behind the dispute is yet to be ascertained, Pagaria SHO Vijendra Singh said.

The New Indian Express 24 Mar 2024 10:56 am

YSRC MP Slams TD Chief for his Links with Visakha Drugs Scam

Kakinada: YSRC MP from Rajamahendravaram M. Bharat Ram on Saturday took a dig at Telugu Desam chief N. Chandrababu Naidu for his alleged links with those involved in the Visakhapatnam drug seizure case. Speaking to the media here on Saturday, he said it became clear after the drugs container seizure that why the TD national president N. Chandrababu Naidu was eagerly waiting to the join the NDA at the Centre. He also alleged that the proprietors of Sandhya Aqua Exports Private Limited, Kunam Veerabhadra Rao and Kunam Kotaiah Chowdary were relatives of TD leaders and the BJP state president D. Purandeswari. He said despite having links with the Sandhya company owners, TD chief Chandrababu Naidu was trying to put the blame on ruling party instead. He said that the facts would come out during the investigation by the CBI in the case.

Deccan Chronicle 24 Mar 2024 1:02 am

Trailer Launch of India's First AI-Based Film 'IRAH', Starring Rohit Bose Roy and Karishma Kotak

On this occasion, Rohit Roy also announced IRAH 2. He mentioned that its an intriguing zone, and work on its sequel has already begun.

News Voir 23 Mar 2024 3:51 pm

Drug haul sparks political blame game in Andhra Pradesh

VIJAYAWADA: The seizure of 25,000 kilograms of inactive dried yeast, suspected to be mixed with cocaine, by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) at Visakhapatnam Port has taken a political turn with the ruling YSRC and Opposition TDP pointing accusing fingers at each other. Claiming that the YSRC has direct links with Sandhya Aqua Exports, the consignee company, the TDP alleged that Kunam Veerabhadra Rao, MD of the firm and native of Eedumudi village in Santhanuthalapadu constituency, and his entire family support the ruling party. One of the three brothers of the MD, Kunam Purnachandra Rao, is a senior YSRC leader in Naguluppalapadu mandal, the TDP pointed out. Countering the TDPs claims, YSRC general secretary Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy alleged that BJP State chief D Purandeswaris son Hitesh and TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu share connections with Sandhya Aqua Exports. He claimed that Purandeswaris son and family members hold positions in the company. Criticising the TDP and the BJP for politicising the ongoing investigations, Sajjala accused them of hindering the process with baseless allegations. YSRC to write to CBI for thorough probe He questioned the TDP chiefs preemptive finger-pointing at the ruling party even before the CBI commenced probe into the matter. He accused Naidu and his son Lokesh, of wrongly implicating the YSRC to mislead the public. A day after seizure, TDP leaders held press conferences to hit out at the YSRC and maintained that owners of the consignee company are closely associated with the YSRC. They added that some of them are not only members of the ruling party, but also frequently visit the CMs camp office in Tadepalli. CBI seizes drugs in a ship at Visakhapatnam Port Further, party spokesperson K Pattabhiram even claimed that Vijayasai Reddy is involved as he has a Brazil connection. To support its claims that the TDP shared links with Sandhya Aqua Exports, the YSRC shared photographs of TDP leaders with Kunam Kotaiah Chowdary, the son of the firms director. The images have raised questions about the nature of the relationship between TDP leaders and individuals associated with the company. In response to the unfolding situation, the YSRC has announced that it will write a letter to the CBI, urging for a thorough investigation into the case to uncover the truth behind the drug smuggling operation. Additionally, the party has lodged a complaint with the Chief Election Commissioner and State Chief Election Officer against a vernacular daily and the TDP. Drug seizure: Its only traces that are found in dry yeast consignment, says Aqua firm Meanwhile, BJP leaders lashed out at the YSRC for dragging the name of the party State chief and her family members into the case. Kunam Veerabhadra Rao had put out large cutouts during Sankranti to project his connection with YSRC. Now, they want to link Purandeswaris family with the case, they added. Further, the saffron party asserted that Purandeswaris son has nothing to do with the accused company as alleged.

The New Indian Express 23 Mar 2024 10:46 am

Drug seizure: Its only traces that are found in dry yeast consignment, says Aqua firm

VISAKHAPATNAM: Vizag-based Sandhya Aqua Exports, which made headlines following the seizure of a huge quantity of narcotics by the CBI, was founded by Kunam Veerabhadra Rao, who hails from a shrimp farming family, in 2005. It has been engaged in manufacturing feed, farming and processing of shrimp. It has a business presence in different continents, including the US and Europe. The fully family-owned company operates three units with 8 IQF lines, 4 cooking lines, and 6 plate freezers to process 50,000 MT per year. Its raw materials are being procured from West Bengal to Tamil Nadu, with 70% of the total coming from Andhra Pradesh. Kunam Kotaiah Chowdary is the director, while Hari Krishna Kunam is the vice-president and CXO of the company. A company release said, they recently set up a shrimp feed plant at Kathipudi in West Godavari district. With a view to source dry yeast which is an important raw material in the manufacturing of shrimp feed, they have consulted various industry majors and nutritionists for a viable and quality vendor. They have been advised to source dry yeast from ICC, Brazil, which is marketing it under the commercial name Star Yeast 370. It said they placed an order for 25,000 kg of dry yeast for the first time as a trial run and have made full payment for the consignment even before its voyage has commenced. The product consignment from ICC, Brazil has been duly certified for its contents by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply - MAPA, Federative Republic of Brazil vide their certificate dated 17-01-2024 and thereafter the consignment has been shipped and reached from Santos Port, Brazil via transshipment at Hamburg Port, Germany to Visakhapatnam Port on March 16. Pursuant to the information received from Interpol, Germany, the CBI along with the Customs Department at Vizag Port have intercepted the container and it is the same container that is shipping the consignment that belongs to our company. On Tuesday, the said container has been opened by the CBI along with other officials and witnesses alongside the presence of our company representatives. The consignment of 20 pallets was randomly tested by the officials with the aid of an NCB narcotic drugs detection kit and have allegedly found traces of narcotics. Consequently, the CBI has initiated their investigation into the alleged narcotic substances and at this point in time they are fully cooperating with the investigation. CBI seizes drugs in a ship at Visakhapatnam Port However, in various media, it is being projected as if the entire 25,000 kg is a narcotics substance and the same is however in stark contrast to the reality. Allegedly it is only traces of certain narcotics that are found in the larger consignment of 25,000 kg dry yeast, it said. The release said Sandhya Aqua is a genuine business house, has a long and strong reputation in the global seafood trade, and has never been involved in any prohibited trade or activities. Sandhya Aqua requests everybody to show restraint and support in these testing times. Meanwhile, the CBI continued the investigation on the second day on Friday. The team reportedly visited the plant of Sandhya Aqua at Kakinada.

The New Indian Express 23 Mar 2024 10:45 am

Democratic state senator files paperwork for North Dakota gubernatorial bid

A Democratic state senator in North Dakota has filed paperwork for a campaign to run for governor

ABC News 23 Mar 2024 1:36 am

Kotak Family-Owned Infina Finance Gives Rs 60 Crore To BJP Via Electoral Bonds

Kotak family-owned Infina Finance donated electoral bonds worth Rs 60 crore to the BJP, according to data from the State Bank of India.

Bloomberg Quint 22 Mar 2024 6:32 pm

Kotak family-owned Infina Finance gives Rs 60 cr to BJP via electoral bonds

Little-known NBFC Infina Finance, owned by the Kotak family, has donated electoral bonds worth Rs 60 crore to the BJP. According to the data given by the State Bank of India (SBI) to the Election Commission, Mumbai-based Infina Finance purchased these bonds in the denomination of Rs 1 crore in 2019, 2020 and 2021.

The Economic Times 22 Mar 2024 6:15 pm

Snack shop owner gifts Rs 25k to BJP candidate Kota Srinivas Poojari in Chikkamagaluru

Snack shop owner gifts Rs 25k to BJP candidate Kota Srinivas Poojari in Chikkamagaluru Bengaluru: A snack shop owner selling the popular snack churmuri gifted Rs 25,000 for the expenses of the BJP candidate, Kota Srinivas Poojari, contesting election from Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha seat on Friday. The incident took place when Poojari was campaigning [] The post Snack shop owner gifts Rs 25k to BJP candidate Kota Srinivas Poojari in Chikkamagaluru appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 22 Mar 2024 4:08 pm

Snack shop owner gifts Rs 25k to BJP candidate in Ktaka

Bengaluru, March 22 (IANS) A snack shop owner selling the popular snack churmuri gifted Rs 25,000 for the expenses of the BJP candidate, Kota Srinivas Poojari, contesting election from Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha seat on Friday. The incident took place when Poojari was campaigning at Teguru Circle near Chikkamagaluru. Lokesh Naik, the snack shop, owner welcomed []

bhaskarlive 22 Mar 2024 3:28 pm

How Middle-Class Roots and Values Helped Kotak Mahindra Bank Achieve Outstanding Success

Kotak Mahindra Bank's founder and CEO Uday Kotak recently revealed how the middle-class values and bootstrap start helped shape the culture and journey of the leading private sector bank. In an interview with Business Today, Kotak shared fascinating insights into the humble beginnings and pivotal milestones in the bank's growth story over the last 37 [] The post How Middle-Class Roots and Values Helped Kotak Mahindra Bank Achieve Outstanding Success appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 22 Mar 2024 2:09 pm

Brigade Enterprises shares jump 8% on Kotak Equities upgrade

Notwithstanding the Bengaluru water crisis that could potentially impact the construction activity in the state capital, Brigade's underlying business prospects remain strong with strong performance across business segments, Kotak noted.

The Economic Times 22 Mar 2024 12:09 pm

Hyderabad police impose section 144 ahead of Lok Sabha elections

Hyderabad: In preparation for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Hyderabad Commissioner of Police Kothakota Sreenivas Reddy issued an order on Thursday, enforcing Section 144 in the city. The decision, in line with Election Commission guidelines dated June 8, 2023, aims to uphold public order and tranquility across Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Under the Section 144 decree, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 22 Mar 2024 11:56 am

Middle-class values sustained bank's journey, says Uday Kotak

Middleclass values sustained banks journey says Uday Kotak

India Today 22 Mar 2024 11:04 am

Kakatiya Dynasty inscription found in AP's Prakasam

ONGOLE: A stone inscription belonging to the Prataparudra Deva of the Kakatiya Dynasty was recently found in Kotcherlakota village of Donakonda mandal in Prakasam district. The inscription was discovered by the local historian and Yerragondapalem Village Revenue Officer (VRO) Thurimella Srinivasa Prasad. According to Srinivasa Prasad, the inscription, written in Telugu and Sanskrit languages, was engraved on a slab located in front of Sri Ramalingeswara temple in the village and has Telugu characters, which can be dated back to 1299 CE. Further, the epigraphy director of the Mysore-Archaeological Society of India (ASI), K Muniratnam Reddy said the inscription records the details of lands gifted for providing food offerings to Mulasthana Ramanadhadeva of Kottacherlu by Machaya Nayaka, a governor of the place during the reign of Pratapa Rudradeva.

The New Indian Express 22 Mar 2024 9:37 am

Vasundhara Raje loyalist joins Congress, may take on Speaker Om Birla

Former BJP MLA Prahlad Gunjal joins Congress, likely to challenge Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in Kota. Gunjal and other former independents criticize Birla's control. Gunjal also targets CM Bhajan Lal Sharma for neglecting party workers.

The Times of India 22 Mar 2024 9:04 am

Rajasthan: Vasundhara Raje man switches sides

JAIPUR: In a major setback for the BJP in Rajasthan, Prahlad Gunjal -- senior leader and staunch supporter of former chief minister Vasundhara Raje -- switched over to the Congress on Thursday. Gunjal formally joined the Congress in the presence of former CM Ashok Gehlot and state president Govind Singh Dotasra at the Rajasthan state office in Jaipur. He is a prominent Gujjar strongman from Kota who is said to have a major influence on the Gujjar voters in the Hadoti region. After Churus sitting MP and a close Raje loyalist Rahul Kanswa moved over to the Congress a fortnight ago, Gunjal is the second senior leader to do so. Gunjals decision follows his disappointment with the BJP for not granting him a ticket, despite his expectations of receiving one from Kota. Before joining the Congress, he issued a statement saying, Till date, I have served the common man by staying at the grassroots level. I have served the party but the party did not appreciate my forty years of work.

The New Indian Express 22 Mar 2024 7:38 am

First rocket launch from private pad delayed after countdown drill

CHENNAI: The launch of Agnikul Cosmos Private Limiteds first rocket Agnibaan Sub Orbital Technology Demonstrator (SOrTeD) was postponed due to certain minor observations during the countdown rehearsals on Wednesday night. The launch was earlier scheduled to take place on Friday from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre of Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. Agnikul is holding the launch because of its abundant caution based on the minor observations. We will inform you the new date and time, said a statement released from the centre. The launch is significant since it is Indias first launch from a private launch pad and the rocket has the worlds first single piece 3D printed engine, which is indigenously designed and built. The rocket was to be powered by a semi-cryogenic engine that uses commercially available aviation turbine fuel or kerosene and medical-grade liquid oxygen. The launch of Agnikul follows up on the first launch which was made by an Indian space company, Skyroot Aerospace Private Limited in 2022, when it flew a solid fuelled sounding rocket from Sriharikota.

The New Indian Express 22 Mar 2024 6:15 am

Chennai Space Start-ups first rocket ready for launch from SHAR today

CHENNAI, Mar 21: India will be scripting a new history when the Chennai-based Space Start-up Agnikul Cosmos will launch its first rocket Agnibaan Sub Orbital Technology Demonstrator (SOrTeD) from the SHAR Range, Sriharikota, on Friday morning. The launch will take place from Agnikuls own launch pad constructed at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota, at 0630 hrs tomorrow, Agnikul officials said. This will be Indias first launch from a private launch pad located at ISROs spaceport. The launch will [] The post Chennai Space Start-ups first rocket ready for launch from SHAR today appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 22 Mar 2024 5:06 am