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This BSP MP compared Budget 2023 with Shahrukh Khan’s movie ‘Pathan’?

Visa delay forces Usman Khawaja to miss his flight to India

Budget Reaction: Union Budget 2023 was discussed by Narayana Multispeciality Hospital Ahmedabad

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday raised the personal income tax rebate limit, doled out sops on small savings and announced one of the biggest hikes in capital spending in the past decade as she did a tight rope walk in the Budget between staying fiscally prudent and meeting public expectations in the year before general elections. The personal income tax rebate limit has been increased to Rs 7 lakh from the fiscal year starting April 1 under the new tax regime from the previous Rs 5 lakh. Tax slabs has been cut to five from seven earlier. Also, the maximum income tax rate has been reduced to about 39 per cent from 42.7 per cent after a reduction in the highest surcharge to 25 per cent from 37 per cent. Besides, the deposit limit for senior citizen savings schemes has been doubled to Rs 30 lakh and for Monthly Income Account Scheme to Rs 9 lakh. A new small savings scheme for women, offering 7.5 per cent.

Nirmala Sitharaman announces new, one-time savings scheme for women

‘Pay ₹2 cr to Pfizer or go to jail’: Delhi HC to Triveni Interchem director

Hemant Soren hopes to connect all districts with flight services

Jharkhand CM flags off JamshedpurCalcutta flight

Agency News: Jamshedpur

Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren launched the Jamshedpur-Calcutta flight service on Tuesday with the hope to connect all 24 districts with air service. Launching the flight from Tata Steel-managed Sonari Airport in Jamshedpur, Soren said with this service, the state has three operational airports which would be further increased to five later this year. “With this flight, we

Govt’s ‘mitr kaal’ budget proves it has no roadmap to build India’s future: Rahul Gandhi

Agency News: New Delhi

have airports functional at Ranchi, Deoghar and Jamshedpur and soon we are going to start flight service from Bokaro and Dumka. We also have a proposal for an airport at Sahebganj. “The government is working on an action plan to facilitate air connectivity with all districts,” said Soren. According to sources in the chief minister’s secretariat, flight services are likely to commence from May at Bokaro.

Big Tech Treating Employees Shabbily Not Agreeable: Junior IT Minister

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Alia Bhatt seen at a press conference for the Zee Cine Awards.

The Odisha Police on Wednesday suspended slain minister Naba Kishore Das’ personal security officer on the charge of dereliction of duty. Brajarajnagar Police Station inspector-in-charge Pradyumna Kumar Swain and Gandhi Chhak Police Outpost incharge Sashibhusan Podha were also transferred from their place of posting, an official said. The move comes after the state government had on Tuesday transferred Jharsuguda superintendent of police .

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In her 2023 Union Budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the setting up of a new, one-time savings scheme for women and girls, called the Mahila Samman Bachat Patra. The scheme will have a deposit facility of up to ₹2 lakh for women. The savings scheme will be valid for a period of two years, up to March 2025. It will provide a fixed interest rate to the beneficiaries at 7.5% per annum and will also offer a partial withdrawal option. Ms. Sitharaman also announced modifications in the Senior Citizen Savings Scheme. The maximum deposit limit under this scheme will be enhanced to ₹30

The one-time savings scheme announced by FM Nirmala Sitharaman will provide a fixed interest of 7.5% per annum

lakh from ₹15 lakh. The Finance Minister also announced an increase in the maximum deposit limit of the Monthly Income Account Scheme. This will be increased from ₹4.5 lakh to ₹9 lakh for single accounts, and from ₹9 lakh to ₹15 lakh for joint accounts. The announcements were made under the financial sector priorities listed.

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The Delhi high court has directed a private company to pay ₹2 crore in damages to pharmaceutical company Pfizer for “wilful disobedience and contempt of the court orders” where it was directed to stop the sale of a compound Palbociclib, patent of which is held by Pfizer.

In an order dated January 24, 2023, justice C Hari Shankar said that in case of failure of payment, Kamlesh Singh, director of Triveni Interchem Private Limited, will have to spend two weeks in Tihar jail. “….the court deems it appropriate to dispose of this application by directing Kamlesh Singh, the director of Defendants 1 and 2 to pay, to the plaintiff, an amount of ₹ 2,00,00,000/- within a period of two weeks from today, failing which he shall be taken into custody and detained in a civil prison for a period of two weeks at Tihar Jail, Delhi,” the court said. According to Pfizer’s lawyer Pravin Anand, Triveni Interchem Private Limited and Triveni Chemicals were found advertising and offering ‘for sale’ generic Palbociclib in active pharmaceutical ingredient.

The trend of multi-billion-dollar tech companies announcing mass layoffs earned the disapproval of junior IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Wednesday, as he invited Indians sacked by the likes of Google, Facebook and Microsoft to return and join firms like Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). “Socalled Big Tech companies treating their employees and treating their workforce in what is really quite a shabby manner is obviously not agreeable to any one of us,” Mr Chandrasekhar told.“Our whole tech economy is growing so fast... we are limited by the availability of talent. I have addressed two

groups of people who’ve been laid off recently, and I’ve said to them, come back to India because every company in the startup ecosystem is looking for world-class talent,” he said.“I think there is a growing realization that India is the place to be for the next few years as a digital economy and the opportunities.

J&K Gets Rs 35,581.44 Cr Allocation, Majority for Central Assistance

Agency News: New Delhi

The Union Budget 2023-24 on Wednesday allocated Rs 35,581.44 crore to Jammu and Kashmir, the majority of it being central assistance for the union territory. Other union territories — Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Puducherry and Delhi — too got their share. According to the Budget papers, Rs 35,581.44 crore has been allocated to Jammu and Kashmir, of which Rs

33,923 crore is central assistance. This allocation is substantially lower than the current fiscal’s revised estimate of Rs 44,538.13 crore The central assistance given to the union territory is to meet the resource gap and a special fiscal support of Rs 9,486.13 crore. The Jammu and Kashmir administration.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday slammed the Modi government, claiming that its ‘mitr kaal’ budget has no vision to create jobs as well as no plan to tackle inflation, and proves that the Centre has no roadmap to build India’s future. Gandhi’s reaction came after the presentation of the Union budget for 2023-24 by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in which the government raised the personal income tax rebate limit, doled out sops on small savings and announced one of the biggest hikes in capital spending in the past decade. ”’Mitr Kaal’ Budget

has: NO vision to create Jobs. NO plan to tackle Mehngai. NO intent to stem Inequality. 1% richest own 40% of the wealth, 50% poorest pay 64% of GST, 42% youth are unemployed -- yet, PM doesn’t Care!” Gandhi said in a tweet. “This Budget proves Govt has NO roadmap to build India’s future,” he said.

Delay in bail plea hearing of activists accused in Delhi riots case irks SC

Agency News: New Delhi

The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed displeasure at Delhi police seeking adjournment of hearing on pleas against the bail granted to three student activists in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots case on the ground that a senior law officer representing them was busy in another court. A bench of Justice S.K. Kaul and Justice A.S. Oka observed that solicitorgeneral Tushar Mehta may be busy in several matters, but some alternative arrangements have to

be made so that the matter could be heard. “...If no alternative arrangement is made, we will presume that the government has nothing to say in the matter,” the bench said while posting the matter for hearing on February 21. When the pleas had come up for hearing before the apex court on January 17, a deferment was sought by the police stating that Mehta, who is representing the state, was arguing before a constitution bench. The bench had then posted the matter for hearing on Tuesday.

Action against 5 private hospitals in Chhattisgarh for overcharging patients

Agency News: Raipur

Chhattisgarh health department has taken action against five private hospitals for allegedly overcharging patients during treatment under a government scheme, officials said on Wednesday. Out of the five hospitals, fines in the range of Rs 3 lakh to Rs 6 lakh have been imposed on four medical facilities and three of them have also been de-empanelled from the scheme. Another hospital faced only de-empanelment action, they said. The action against these healthcare facilities - four located in capital Raipur and one in Bilaspur district - was taken

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on Tuesday after irregularities were found during an audit of the hospitals empanelled under ‘Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna Dr Khoobchand Baghel Health Sahayata Yojna’, the officials said. The recent audit unearthed irregularities and it was found that extra money was charged from patients in Ramakrishna CARE Hospital, Anjali Nursing Home, Maher Hospital and Shah Nursing Home located in Raipur and Shri Balaji Hospital in Bilaspur, following which the state health services director ordered action against these facilities, a statement issued by public relations.

Delhi LG approves convening of MCD House session to elect mayor on Feb 6: Official

Agency News: New Delhi Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena has approved convening of a MCD (Municipal Corporation of Delhi) House session to elect the mayor on February 6, Raj Niwas officials said on Wednesday. The date had been proposed by the Delhi government, an official added. The L-G has approved February 6, as proposed by the deputy chief minister and the chief minister for holding the adjourned first meeting of the MCD, and asked for the election of mayor, deputy mayor and the six-member standing committee to be held,” his office said. The MCD had proposed February 10 to convene a session of the House to elect the mayor, sources said on Monday. The Kejriwal government had suggested three dates -- February 3, 4 and 6. The mayor could not be elected when the House met on January 6 and January 24 after the sessions were adjourned amid acrimonious exchanges between AAP and BJP councillors.

Slain minister Naba Das’s personal security officer suspended

Budget 2023-24: Sitharaman says Budget to boost women development, youth and green growth is ‘beautifully balanced’

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Yes Bank’s AT1 bonds tell the tale of broken financial regulation in India

This BSP MP compared Budget 2023 with Shahrukh Khan’s movie ‘Pathan’?

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Bengal Finance Minister Gives ‘Zero’ Rating to Union Budget, Says ‘Doesn’t Address Major Inflation Issue’

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BSP leader Malook Nagar on Wednesday said the relief granted to the common people in the Union Budget has made it a hit like the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer “Pathaan”. “The relief given to the common people in the Budget has made it a hit as the movie ‘Pathaan’,” Nagar, a Lok Sabha member from Bijnor in Uttar Pradesh, told in a video. He said the Income Tax relief granted in the Budget will ensure that

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The saga of the Additional Tier-1 (AT1) bonds continues. It started with Yes Bank selling these bonds to retail investors as high-interest yielding fixed-deposits, what followed was a chain of events in early 2020 — the bank getting into trouble because of bad loans, the RBIappointed administrator writing them off, the bondholders suing in court, the Bombay High Court setting aside the write-off decision, and the case now likely to go to the Supreme Court. This series of events illuminates the different ways in which financial regulation in India is broken. In 2016 and 2017, Yes Bank issued AT1 bonds to increase its capital base. The bonds provide higher yields than other comparable bonds. The catch? In case of a crisis, they can be converted to equity, or even be written off. That is, if you purchased these bonds, you would get a higher interest rate (than say a fixed deposit), but in the event that the bank got into trouble, there was a chance that you wouldn’t be paid interest, or your bonds would get converted to equity. By March 2020 it was public knowledge that Yes Bank was in financial trouble owing to some of its loans becoming Non-Performing Assets (NPAs). The RBI appointed an administrator to deal with the bank’s solvency, superseding the Board. The administrator put in place a scheme for its revival — State Bank of India along with some other financial institutions would purchase equity, while AT1 bondholders would get nothing. The first problem is the marketing pitch for the bonds. It is alleged that Yes Bank employees overemphasised the returns, and downplayed the risks of investing in these bonds. Mis-selling by bank employees is not new. They have been known to recommend the highest fee-paying product, and rarely disclose costs and lock-ins. Consumer protection regulation by the RBI has yet to mount a comprehensive response to such practices.

Budget 2023-24 Has Vision for ‘New India’, Aims to Serve 130

more people will file Income Tax returns. The policies announced in the Union Budget will strengthen the economy and ensure that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dream of a USD 5 trillion economy turns true.

Budget 2023 ‘Anti-people & Opportunistic’: Mamata Banerjee

Agency News: New Delhi

Terming the Union Budget “anti-people”, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said it will deprive the poor. Addressing a government function at Bolpur in Birbhum district, she claimed that the changes in the income tax slabs will not help anyone. “This Union Budget is not futuristic, totally opportunistic, anti-people and anti-poor. It will benefit only one class of people. This Budget will not help address

the country’s unemployment issue. It has been prepared with an eye on the 2024 Lok Sabha elections,” she said. “The changes in the income tax slabs will not help anyone. There is no ray of hope in this Budget — it is a dark dark budget. Give me half an hour and I will show you how to prepare a Budget for the poor,” she added. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman placed the Budget for 2023-24 in Parliament. She announced no tax for those with an annual income of up to Rs 7 lakh under the new tax regime.

West Bengal finance minister Chandrima Bhattacharya slammed the Union Budget 202324 announced on Wednesday, saying it had not addressed the massive issue of inflation. Giving it a ‘zero’ rating, she said chief minister Mamata Banerjee had also called the new budget “opportunistic and not futuristic” besides being “anti-poor”. “This is absolutely not for the middle class; they have created confusion with two tax regimes and have not addressed the inflation problem, which is major. How can they not mention the inflation issue?” Bhattacharya told. Asked about the 66 percent increase in allocation on Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana funds to Bengal, Bhattacharya said there was a big difference in what the central government allocates and what it disburses. “We are sure that what they allocate and what they give,

Despite Paying Over Rs 1.75 Lakh Cr Income Tax, Delhi Got Only Rs 325 Cr, Says Kejriwal Accusing the Centre of meting out step-motherly treatment to the national capital

there is a big difference in it. We are still awaiting funds from the last allocation despite raising an issue with the Centre. They have not given disbursed money for ‘100 days’,” she said. On distribution of projects to different states, Bhattacharya said the Centre had only given a package to Karnataka and not any other state. “Why are there no projects for Bengal or other states? They always declare projects as per election schedule,” the minister added. She also criticised funds allotted for the upliftment of backward classes, saying it was merely Rs 15,000 crore in three years that amounted to Rs 5,000 crore per year.

Uma Bharti Links Crime Against Women in MP to Drinking, Pushes for Converting Liquor Shops into Cow Shelters

Agency News: Bhopal

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Agency News: New Delhi

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said despite paying more than Rs 1.75 lakh crore income tax last year, the city was allocated only Rs 325 crore in the Union Budget 202324. Accusing the Centre of meting out step-motherly treatment to the national capital, he said the budget has offered no respite from the twin problems of inflation and unemployment. “Step-motherly treatment again with the people of Delhi. The people of Delhi paid more than Rs 1.75 lakh crore

income tax last year. Out of that only Rs 325 crore was given for the development of Delhi. This is a gross injustice to the people of Delhi,” Kejriwal said in a series of tweets. “There is no relief from inflation in this budget. On the contrary, this budget will increase inflation. There is no concrete plan to remove unemployment. Unfortunate to reduce education budget from 2.64 per cent to 2.5 per cent. Reducing health budget from 2.2 per cent to 1.98 per cent is harmful,” he said.

Cr Indians: UP CM Adityanath 400 Companies of Central Forces to Be Deployed in Tripura for Assembly Polls

Agency News: Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said the Union Budget 202324 has a vision for ‘New India’. “The budget talks about the vision for New India, the country’s prosperity and aims to serve 130 crore Indians,”

he said in a series of tweets in Hindi. “The budget will fulfil the expectations and aspirations of all sections of society, including the poor, farmers, youth and women. Undoubtedly, this budget will prove to be a milestone in making India an economic superpower,” he added.

Jharkhand HC takes suo motu cognizance of Dhanbad high-rise fire tragedy

Agency News: Ranchi

The Jharkhand High Court on Wednesday took suo motu cognizance of the Dhanbad high-rise fire tragedy in which 14 people were charred to death. A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice Deepak

Roshan issued a notice to the state government in the incident. The court, while referring to news reports, took cognizance of the fire tragedy. The case will be heard again on Thursday. At least 14 people, including women and children, were charred to death on Tuesday after a major fire broke out on the second floor of ‘Ashirwad Tower’ in the Joraphatak area of Dhanbad, around 160 km from the state capital Ranchi. Family members, who lost their near and dear ones in the devastating fire, were finding it difficult to identify charred bodies at a hospital here.

New Vande Bharat Express trains from Mumbai to undergo trials in ghat sections before launch

Agency News: Mumbai

Two soon to be launched Vande Bharat Express trains from Mumbai will undergo trials in the hilly ghat sections on the city’s outskirts without deployment of additional locomotives before their inauguration, railway officials have said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to launch Vande Bharat Express trains on Mumbai-Solapur and Mumbai-Shirdi routes on February 10, they said. To cut the travel time, railway authorities have decided to run these semi high-speed trains on both the

routes without attaching bankers, the additional locomotives used for pushing trains from the rear in high gradient areas in ghats, the officials said on Tuesday. The Vande Bharat Express between Mumbai and Solapur is likely to run via the Bhor ghat (located between Karjat and Khandala on way to Pune) and is expected to cover a distance of around 400 km between the two places in 6.35 hours. On the other hand, the Mumbai-Shirdi high-speed train is expected to run via the Thal ghat and cover a distance of around 340 km between them in 5.25 hours, they said.

Retired professor couple murdered

Agency News: Patna

An elderly couple, both retired professors, who lived alone were stabbed and slashed to death at their home in Ara town of Bhojpur district on Monday, with Bihar police still unsure of the motive. Mahendra Singh, 72, and Pushpa Singh, 66, were found dead around 10.30pm on Monday after their Lucknow-based daughter rang up relatives when her calls to her parents went unanswered. Sources said the couple were active BJP

Agency News: Agartala

Atotal of 400 companies of central forces will be deployed in Tripura to ensure free and fair assembly elections later this month, a senior police officer said on Wednesday. Elections to the 60-member assembly will be held on February 16. “Around 200 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) will be arriving here by first week of February for area domination, patrolling and flag march apart from counter insurgency operations,” Assistant Inspector General (Law & Order) Jyotishman Das Chowdhury said.

“In total, 400 companies of central forces will be deployed in the state to ensure free, fair and peaceful elections. This will be in addition to

the state’s own security personnel and BSF jawans who guard the India-Bangladesh border,” the officer said. Out of the 3,328 polling booths, 1,100 have been categorised as ‘sensitive’ and 28 were identified as ‘critical’, he said. “A special drive for vehicle checking has been launched and so far 11,000 vehicles have been inspected,” Chowdhury said. Contraband worth Rs 5.89 crore has been seized by security forces in the last few weeks, he said, adding, firearms were also recovered by the law enforcement agencies.

Adoor quits over caste row, seeks police probe

Agency News: Bangalore

Filmmaker Adoor

Gopalakrishnan has resigned as chairperson of a film institute in Kerala named after Dalit President K.R. Narayanan following a row over caste discrimination alleged by staff and students. Adoor met chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who is the president of the governing council of K.R. Narayanan National Institute of Visual Science and Arts, Kottayam, on Monday and submitted his resignation letter, the filmmaker told a media conference in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday. He urged the government to launch a police investigation into the allegations raised by the students and staff to bring out the truth on who were behind the controversy and said he “didn’t want to be chairperson of an institute that is on

the path of destruction”. Institute director Shankar Mohan, who was accused of discriminating against staff on the basis of their caste and sabotaging caste-based reservation in the admission process, resigned on January 21. Adoor accused the students and staff of being misguided by a set of vested interests led by a watchman who was removed after being accused of selling liquor to hostilities. He reiterated his earlier allegation that the sweepers were “trained” how to speak

After Nidhi Razdan, NDTV Chief Technology & Product officer Kawaljit Singh Bedi quits channel

Agency News: New Delhi

members — with Mahendra having contested the Assembly elections from neighbouring Karakat in 1985 — and close to defence minister Rajnath Singh.“The maid and the cook have been detained for questioning. We are going through CCTV footage from the area,” the Nawada station house officer, inspector Avinash Kumar, told. He said nothing valuable seemed to have been taken, making robbery an unlikely motive. Officers said both bodies showed multiple stab wounds and slashes.

The string of resignations in NDTV continues and the latest to come is that of Kawaljit Singh Bedi, the channel’s Chief Technology and Product Officer. He was associated with the channel for over two decades and announced his decision to quit through his Twitter handle on Wednesday. Singh wrote, “You and I have memories. Longer than the road that stretches out ahead. 23 years and some change. Time to say goodbye. Thank you @ndtv.” On Tuesday (Jan 31), Nidhi Razdan announced her decision of resigning

veteran Uma Bharti has sought to link rise in cases of crime against women in her party-ruled Madhya Pradesh to consumption of alcohol and pushed for converting liquor outlets which are being operated in violation of rules into cow shelters. Ending her four-day-long stay at a temple in Bhopal on Tuesday, Bharti announced the launch of “Madhushala Me Gaushala” (cow shelters in place of liquor outlets) programme in support of her demand for a “controlled” liquor policy in the state. On Saturday afternoon, the former Madhya

Pradesh chief minister reached a temple located near a liquor shop in Ayodhya Nagar trisection of the state capital and announced she will stay there till January 31, awaiting announcement of a new liquor policy by the government. She ended her four-day-long stay at the temple on Tuesday as the state government has delayed its liquor policy announcement.

from her post of executive editor at NDTV. In less than a week’s time this is the third resignation tendered in the channel that was recently acquired by the Adani Group. Prior to Singh, Nidhi Razdan had quit NDTV.

Crime filed against 239 ministers in the country, rape, murder, kidnapping cases against 164 ministers: ADR report 23 percent of ministers are graduate, 23 percent post graduate, 15 percent 12 pass

Agency News: New Delhi

ADR analyzes criminal history, property and educational details of ministers of 28 states and 2 Union Territories today. Information regarding which is as follows. Details of a total of 558 ministers have been analyzed by ADR. Crimes have been registered against 239 ministers out of them. 164 of them have serious offences, such as murder, attempt to murder, kidnapping, misdemeanor offences. If we talk about Gujarat, 94 percent of the ministers are millionaires. The average wealth of ministers with criminal history is found to be Rs 21.21 crore in the report. Balwantsinh Rajput of Gujarat owns assets worth 372 crores, making him the 5th richest minister in the country. country Only 9 percent of women ministers are in the country. West Bengal has the highest number of women ministers with 8. While Goa, Delhi, Maharashtra,

Agency News: New Delhi

An air hostess has claimed that she was sexually assaulted by a man, who claimed to be a former pilot at her flat

Airhostess alleges sexual assault; suspect absconding Dense fog in North India: 10 trains running late due to low visibility

Agency News: New Delhi

As many as 10 passenger trains are running late in the northern region due to low visibility, informed Railway officials on Wednesday. According to railway officials, AzamgarhDelhi Kaifiyat Express, MGR Chennai Central- New Delhi Grand Trunk Express, BhusavalHazrat Nizamuddin Gondwana Express, and Visakhapatnam -New Delhi Andhra Pradesh Express are running late by 1:00 hours. Barauni- NewDelhi Clone Special, Madhupur-Anand Vihar Terminal Baba Baidyanath Dham

Deoghar Humsafar Express and MGR Chennai Central- New Delhi Tamil Nadu Express are running late by 1:30 hours.

Kamakhya-Delhi Brahmaputra Mail, Howrah-New Delhi Poorva Express and DurgHazrat Nizamuddin Humsafar Express are running late by 1:15 hours, 1:15 hours and 2:00 hours respectively.

Thief Breaks Into Goa Court’s Evidence Room, Runs Away With Cash: Cops

Agency News: Panaji

A thief broke into the evidence room of the district and sessions court building in Goa’s capital Panaji and fled with cash seized as part of proof in various cases, police said on Wednesday. The incident took place on the intervening night of Tuesday-Wednesday in the court located in a Portuguese-era building where a guard was on duty on the front side, an official said. The thief entered the premises by breaking a window on the building’s rear side, the police official said.

Superintendent of Police (North) Nidhin Valsan told reporters here the intruder targeted an almirah

used to store evidence including cash, gold and other documents. The thief ran away with cash, while leaving behind scrapped currency notes, the official said, without specifying the stolen amount. “It is possible someone who knew the court procedures and the building from inside was involved in the crime,” he said adding the accused was seen in the CCTV footage of the area. The police are hopeful of making a breakthrough in this case soon, he said. Asked whether the thief wanted to take away evidence pertaining to any particular case, Valsan said the police and court officials are currently analysing the documents.

Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Meghalaya and Himachal Pradesh do not have a single woman minister. 23 percent of ministers in the country are graduates. 23 percent are post graduates. 15 percent ministers are 12th pass and 9 percent are 10th pass.

UP Teacher Strangled To Death On Camera During Online Class: Police

Agency News: Gonda

A 32-year-old teacher was strangled by two men at his house in this district while he was giving online video lessons, police said on Wednesday. The mobile phone using which the teacher, Krishna Kumar Yadav, was giving online classes continued to record the video that was later retrieved by police to identify the assailants. Mr Yadav, a native of Ambedkarnagar district, was living in rented accommodation

in Forbesganj locality in Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda, police said. Additional Superintendent of Police Shivraj on Wednesday said Mr Yadav was strangled on Saturday evening while he was alone in his room and giving an online tuition class. “We have arrested both the attackers,” the Additional SP said. Police said one of the accused said he was in a relationship with the teacher’s sister and was angry at being rebuked by Krishna Yadav over the issue.

Fake documents used to obtain building’s conveyance deed; case against office bearers

Agency News: Thane

The Thane sessions court has rejected the pre-arrest bail application of the office-bearers of Jagmata housing society in Kolbad in a case of filing forged documents to obtain the building’s conveyance deed. As per the complaint filed by the landowner, they had allegedly submitted a ‘fake’ building permit, occupancy certificate, completion certificate, certificate of three architects, its map, title certificate and false residential

address of the owner to the Deputy Registrar, Sub-Registrar and the Revenue departments of the Thane Municipal Corporation. The land owner Achita Ramesh Madhvi has registered case against Pragya Malbari, Narendra Tidke, Jitendra Kabadi, Suvrit Bedekar, Madhukar Saindane, Jay Singh and Girish Shukla at Rabodi police station alleging that the Jagmata Society conveyance deed was obtained by submitting fake documents in the district deputy registrar’s office.

One dead as fire engulfs garment units in Dharavi

Agency News: Mumbai

A woman has succumbed to the injuries she received in a fire that broke out at Ashok mills compound located in the Dharavi slum colony in Mumbai on Wednesday, BMC confirmed.

At least four to five garment units located in Ashok Mill compound were affected by the blaze which

erupted at around noon, an official said. It is a Level 1 fire and as per the updates available so far. As per Mumbai Fire Brigade, Level I fires are treated as minor emergency calls. Five fire engines, three jumbo tankers, and two fire bikes rushed to the spot to douse the flames. It is a Level 1 fire and as per the updates available so far, a woman was injured, he said.

Visa delay forces Usman Khawaja to miss his flight to India

Agency News : Sydney

Australia opener Usman

Khawaja was forced to miss his flight to India on Wednesday due to a visa delay. The Australia squad left for the high-profile four-Test series against India without Khawaja, who is now expected to depart on Thursday. ”Me waiting for my Indian Visa like... #stranded #dontleaveme #standard #anytimenow,” wrote Khawaja while posting a meme on social media. The Pakistan-born batter has played 56 Tests, 40 ODIs and nine T20s for Australia. The 36-year-old also featured in the IPL back in 2016. He was named

Australia’s Test Player of the Year on Monday, an award named after the legendary Shane Warne. Australia will have a four-day training camp in the outskirts of Bengaluru before moving to Nagpur for the first Test

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Sourav Ganguly hails Indian team for lifting Women’s U-19 World Cup

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Sensex jumps over 1,200 points post Budget announcements

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No tax on income up to Rs 7 lakh, standard deduction allowed under new tax regime

beginning February 9. The other venues are Delhi, Dharamsala and Ahmedabad. Both teams are in the running to reach the World Test Championship final. Australia have opted out of a tour game in India ahead of the crucial series expecting the surfaces in practice games to be totally different from what they would face in the four Tests.

Geopolitical challenges loom for WTA after Sabalenka’s Australian Open triumph

Agency News : Melbourne

Aryna Sabalenka’s longawaited confirmation as a grand slam champion and a corker of an Australian Open final were a welcome balm for the WTA as the women’s tour seeks to move on from a bruising loss of star power. Challenges lie ahead, however, as the circuit negotiates a tricky geopolitical landscape and a scheduling impasse with the lucrative Chinese market. After years of struggling with nerves on the biggest stage, 24-year-old Sabalenka’s three-set win over Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in the final at Melbourne Park gave the big-hitting Belarusian her first grand slam title. Now world

No.2 and boasting one of the most powerful games in women’s tennis, she looms as a major threat to topranked Pole Iga Swiatek, who she beat at the WTA Finals. The development of a proper rivalry between the pair would be a tonic for the WTA which has produced few of note in recent years and recently.

Sourav Ganguly hailed the Shafali Verma-led Indian team that emerged champions in the justconcluded Women’s U-19 World Cup in South Africa. The India U-19 girls thrashed their English counterparts by seven wickets in the final in Potchefstroom on Sunday. They bundled England out for 68 in 17.1 overs and then took just 14 overs to notch up the required runs and win the Cup. “Winning the World Cup is always something big. It’s a huge achievement for these girls. No second thoughts about it,” the former India captain and the BCCI ex-president said at Eden Gardens on Tuesday. Sourav also lauded the emphatic manner in

which Shafali and her teammates conquered the summit. They got beaten in only one game in the tournament, losing to Australia by seven wickets. “For sure it’s a tremendous achievement and a World Cup triumph is phenomenal, given the manner in which they played. Nearly unbeaten,” Sourav said. Talking about pacer TitasSadhu, who was adjudged Player of the Match in the final for her spell (2/6), Sourav stated: “I have seen her bowling. A very fine piece of performance.”.

Cricket Association of Nepal lifts suspension on Sandeep Lamichane; Attorney General challenges decision

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Nepal’s Cricket Association lifted the suspension of rapeaccused former National team captain Sandeep Lamichhane, according to Nepal’s officials.

“Late on Tuesday, the meeting of Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) held in Pokhara decided to lift the suspension. Details will be released today,” Birendra Bahadur Chanda, CAN official. Meanwhile, Patan High Court to release rape-accused star cricketer on bail has been challenged in the country’s apex court by the Office of the Attorney General. The Attorney General’s Office on Tuesday filed a petition with the Supreme Court demanding that the rape accused star cricketer

be kept behind bars and prosecuted. The petition further claimed the bail decision of the high court to be flawed. “The order is wrong. Therefore, to uphold the order of the Kathmandu District Court, the bail order given by Patan High Court should be changed. We have moved the Supreme Court with the legal basis and provisions for doing so. Since the case of the nature where the accused must remain in custody during prosecution, we have asked the Supreme Court for the same,”.

Benchmark BSE Sensex zoomed over 1,200 points in the afternoon trade on Wednesday as market investors cheered the Union budget proposals presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha. The 30-share BSE barometer zoomed 1,223.54 points or 2 per cent to its intra-day high of 60,773.44. The broader NSE Nifty jumped 310.05 points or 1.75 per cent to 17,972.20. “The market had mixed expectations on the budget presuming it to be populist and low elbowroom for the government ahead of the slowing economy, high inflation and interest rates. However, the government has taken it to a new zone with a well-

tuned perfection between growth and stability. “The rise in capital expenditure by 33 per cent to Rs 10 lakh crore is the shot in the arm heading a multiplier effect on the economy. While high amount of schemes and tax benefit to rural economy and taxpayers will enhance consumption growth in India. Much beyond expectations, a win-win for households and corporates. It is a 10 on 10 budget,” said Vinod Nair, head of Research at Geojit Financial Services.

Gautam Adani no longer Asia’s richest person after stock rout, Mukesh Ambani overtakes him

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India’s Gautam Adani lost his title of Asia’s richest person on Wednesday as a rout in his conglomerate’s stocks deepened to $74 billion after a short-seller report. A report by Hindenburg Research last week alleged improper use of offshore tax havens while flagging concerns about high debt and the valuations of seven listed Adani companies. It has brought heightened scrutiny of the conglomerate with an Australian regulator saying on Wednesday that it would be reviewing the allegations to see if further enquiries are warranted. The Adani Group has denied the allegations, calling them baseless and saying it has always made necessary regulatory disclosures. Wednesday’s stock

losses saw Gautam Adani slip to 10th on Forbes rich list with an estimated $84.1 billion, just below rival Mukesh Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Industries Ltd who has an estimated $84.4 billion. Before the Hindenburg report, Adani had ranked 3rd. The worsening rout comes despite the group managing to muster support from investors to haul a share sale for flagship firm Adani Enterprises Ltd over the line on Tuesday. “There was a slight bounce yesterday after the share sale went through, after seeming improbable at a point.

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Kartik Aaryan says, “This song and the film was the turning point of my career”

Coming Saturday, Indian Idol — Season 13 is all set to celebrate the ‘Girls vs Boys’ special episode, with the cast of, Shehzada — Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon. Engraving the judges; Himesh Reshammiya and Vishal Dadlani along with the celebrity guests, Rishi Singh from Ayodhya will be seen giving an outstanding performance on the song, Tera Yaar Hoon Mein from the 2018 film Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety. Contestant Rishi Singh will be seen impressing the guest and the judges with his soulful performance, post witnessing his incredible singing talent, Kartik Aaryan will be seen calling Rishi next to him and hugging him. Adding to this Kartik Aaryan also shares, “This song and the film was the turning point of my career. The way you sang this song, seriously made me very emotional. This song is like a friendship anthem for everyone. I feel lucky that I got this song in my career, and it makes me so proud to hear you.” Aditya also says that during Rishi’s performance, we saw you also singing the song, to which Kartik tells, “Sometimes hearing these young generation feels like Kya talent hai yeh I wish I could also be a singer someday and could go on stage and sing.”

Kartik Aaryan fulfils his dream by singing Tera Yaar Hoon Mein on Indian Idol 13

success’: Anurag Kashyap

Bollywood filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has once again reacted to the success of Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham’s spy-thriller ‘Pathaan’. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the film has collected Rs 315 crore in India and globally, Pathaan has raked in Rs 645 crore within seven days of its release. In an interview, the ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ director said that the success of Pathaan is not just important but it has ‘exposed the desperation with which trolls were at it’. He added that even after the record-breaking box office numbers, ‘some people are at it, trying to find a reason to run it down’. “They have become completely naked,” the filmmaker said. “They are so desperate, trying to say all kinds of things like, ‘Don’t watch, this has misinformation’ but you know what, they are all ‘nange’ (naked) now. It is clear now more than ever that the ones who run the agenda are not people, it is invested right-wing trolls. People came out with love and a lot of it. But they want to create this misinformation. It is just manufactured,” he told. Pathaan was embroiled in a massive pool of controversy ever since the release of its first song Besharam Rang.

From religious identities and ideologies to the colour of the clothes worn by the actors, the song had whipped up a storm. It sparked outrage after Deepika was seen donning a “saffron bikini” in one of the scenes. Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra called her outfit in the song “objectionable” and threatened makers to stall the film’s release.

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Finance minister Nirmala

Sitharaman on Wednesday announced no tax for those with annual income of up to Rs 7 lakh under the new tax regime but made no changes for those who continue in the old regime that provides for tax exemptions and deductions on investments and expenses such as HRA. In what is being seen as push for salaried class taxpayer to switch to new tax regime where no exemptions on investments is provided, the finance minister in her budget for 2023-24 allowed a standard deduction of Rs 50,000 under the new regime. The old tax regime provides for a similar deduction and no tax on income up to Rs 5 lakh. Also, the basic exemption limit has been raised to Rs 3 lakh from Rs 2.5 lakh. A Rs 2.5 lakh basic exemption limit is

prescribed in old tax regime. The move will lead to a saving of Rs 33,800 for those earning up to Rs 7 lakh annually and opting for new tax regime. Those with income up to Rs 10 lakh would save Rs 23,400 and Rs 49,400 saving would accrue to those earning up to Rs 15 lakh. For high salary people, Sitharaman also reduced surcharge from 37 per cent to 25 per cent for high net worth individuals with income above Rs 2 crore. This would translate into a saving of around Rs 20 lakh for those having a salary income of about Rs 5.5 crore.

Mutual Funds: Myths And Facts Around This Investment Option

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Investing money in any scheme that promises good return is a reluctant task for many. Due to confusion and prevailing myths around the same within the peer circle or lack of knowledge prevent people from starting their financial planning. To begin with, among several myths surrounding mutual funds investment options, Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) has also busted common myths like mutual funds are for experts or they are only for the long term and so on. AMFI has cleared the doubts for the interest of the public who are willing to understand the mutual

fund market, but carry certain misconceptions. Formed in 1995, AMFI is a non-profit organisation and the association of all the Asset Management Companies of SEBIregistered mutual funds in India. SEBI is a statutory organisation of the government, responsible for regulating securities and commodity markets in India. Common myths and the facts about mutual funds.

During the event, a reporter congratulated Alia on becoming a mother. He then asked Varun about his plans of becoming a father

Varun Dhawan opens up on ‘family planning’ at event: ‘Biwi se baat karta hu’

Bollywood actors Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan attended an event together in Mumbai on Tuesday. During the event, a reporter congratulated Alia on becoming a mother. He then asked Varun about his plans of becoming a father. To this, Varun joked, “Main planning kab karunga... main apni biwi se baat karta hu aaj ki planning shuru karo.” Alia and her actor-husband Ranbir Kapoor were blessed with a baby girl in November 2022. They named their daughter Raha. On the other hand, Varun and Natasha Dalal tied the knot on January 24, 2021, in Alibaug. Natasha is a successful fashion designer and prefers to stay behind the camera. Meanwhile, Alia and Varun made a public appearance together after a long time. After making their Bollywood debuts with Karan Johar’s Student Of The Year, Alia and Varun went on to star in films like Kalank, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, and Badrinath Ki Dulhania. Their on-screen chemistry is loved by the audience and they have several fan clubs on social media. Their fans fondly call them ‘Varia’. Alia will next be seen in Karan’s Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani with Ranveer Singh, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi. She is all set to make her Hollywood debut in August 2023 with Gal Gadot’s Heart of Stone. Alia also has Jee Le Zaraa with Katrina Kaif and Priyanka Chopra in the pipeline. On the other hand, Varun was last seen with Kriti Sanon in Bhediya. He will next be seen with Janhvi Kapoor in Bawaal.

Lost trailer: Yami Gautam plays a hard-as-nails crime reporter in the Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury film

A journalist trying to piece together the puzzle of a missing person’s story, with a sense of danger hanging heavy. The trailer of Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury’s feature film Lost stars Yami Gautam as crime reporter Riddhi Sahani who seems to pull no punches and is relentless in the pursuit of truth. The two-minute-19-second trailer begins with the disclaimer that around 665 people go missing in India every year. Every two minutes a person goes missing, according to the 2019 report of the National Crime Records Bureau, which is followed by Yami’s voiceover posing the question — what’s more important for a reporter: the truth or to do the right thing? The scene then moves to the Amherst Police Station in Kolkata where a woman lodges a report for her brother, Ishan Bharti, who has been missing for two weeks. Riddhi calls Ishan’s case a love story, while Ishan’s family allege that the police have been harassing them on the pretext of interrogation. The law enforcement authorities, on the other hand, think Ishan is involved with an extremist group. The police are not sure whether Ishan is missing or absconding. What follows is Riddhi challenging the police’s version and running a parallel investigation all by herself. In the process, she makes enemies with people in power and there’s a word of caution from her boss to move away from the story. With Riddhi determined to get to the bottom of the truth, the wait is on to see how Aniruddha – the director of Amitabh Bachchan-starrer Pink – has tied it all in this mystery thriller inspired by true events.

Lost, which will release on ZEE5 on February 16, stars Pankaj Kapur, Rahul Khanna, Neil Bhoopalam, Pia Bajpiee and Tushar Pandey in pivotal roles. The film was screened at the 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa and the 13th Annual Chicago South Asian Film Festival to great acclaim.

The mystery thriller slated for release on ZEE5 on February 16 stars Pankaj Kapur , Rahul Khanna and Neil Bhoopalam in key roles

‘Right-wing trolls are completely naked after Pathaan’s box office

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“We welcome the Union Budget 2023 as it presents a road map for further strengthening the infrastructure development in this new age of India. The increase in capex in the infrastructure segment by 33% will boost key players involved in segments such as water and urban development.

This announcement also augurs well for the demand of building and construction materials. Additionally, the allocation of Rs 79,000 crore towards PM Awas Yojana will be a great support to the construction & allied industries. We are pleased with the measures taken to promote sustainable cities, as the finance minister said infrastructure growth has been offering multiplier effects.

Budget Reaction: Union Budget 2023 was discussed by Narayana Multispeciality Hospital Ahmedabad

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Narayana Multispeciality

Hospital Ahmedabad Facility Director Mr. Hemant Bhatnagar said that “Union Budget 2023 looks progressive and inclusive for the healthcare sector. The government has taken a holistic approach by focusing on the ‘Sapt Rishi’ Model and our sector is aligned with all the seven pillars mentioned by the Finance Minister in her speech. For example, the healthcare sector plays a crucial role in inclusive development and reaching the last mile. We were expecting some measures on capacity building

Sobhita fit the bill, there was a charm which she brought”, says Sandep Modi

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10-Year leap brings a fresh twist to COLORS Durga Aur Charu ropes in Adrija Roy and Rachi Sharma in the lead roles

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COLORS’ ‘Bigg Boss 16’: Tina Datta bids farewell to the season

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in the sector and it is promising to note that the government has announced setting up 157 new nursing colleges. This would enhance our capacity and fill the gap in terms of human resources. The proposed Mission to eliminate sickle cell anemia by 2047 is a very positive step.”

MX Player drops the trailer of India’s first MMA reality show - Kumite 1 Warrior Hunt,hosted by Suniel Shetty

The very foundation of any sport is discipline and the kuch bhi kar jaane wali spirit. But the one thing that really propels this spirit is one’s fight to get there. Fueled with this determination, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has gained significant popularity in India as a sport, with an increasing number of fighters moving toward their MMA dream. Giving these fighters a launch pad, MX Player’s in-house content arm MX Studios, is all set to present India’s first-ever MMA reality show ‘Kumite 1 Warrior Hunt’ from 12th February onwards. Hosted by none other than MMA enthusiast and Hindi Cinema maven Suniel Shetty, the reality show will unleash power-packed challenges between the 16 shortlisted contestants and test their mettle to attain the title of the ultimate warrior. Produced in partnership with Toyam Sports Limited, MX

Googly: India’s 1st Ever Multi-Gaming Platform Is Here To Redefine Your Gaming Experience

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India witnessed today a gaming revolution with its very own multigaming platform, Googly. India’s universal home for ‘all things gaming’ – Googly’s mission is to pioneer a ‘multi-gaming platform’ across different devices with advanced features to engage casual and Esports players and build the largest community of gamers in India. Talking about the launch of Googly, Mr. Shubhodip Pal, Cofounder & CEO said “We are elated that Indian gamers can finally witness a unique gaming experience through Googly. Our endeavour is to democratise gaming and make it accessible to all. Googly is an effort not only to ensure that gamers can easily access all their needs on a single platform, but also for all gamers to form their own unique

communities and host custom tournaments to play with their friends. Our platform is a ‘onestop for everything gaming’ with its multi-feature sets available to all its users under one subscription.

We at Googly are proud to present India a platform that is here to revolutionise the country’s gaming experience and become India’s largest gaming community.”

Sonu Sood Pledges 1 Crore in Scholarships for Cyber Security Enthusiasts!

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Sonu Sood’s Sood Charity Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting education and skill development, has announced the launch of the “Mera Bharat, Surakshit Bharat Initiative” in association with EC-Council, the world’s largest cybersecurity certification body. India is currently facing a high number of cyberattacks, with 18 million attacks daily in the first quarter of 2022. The program provides an opportunity for individuals to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to defend against cyber threats and secure a fulfilling career in the cybersecurity industry. The scholarship offers full funding for EC-Council’s Certified Cybersecurity Technician program, a globally recognized certification that can help individuals build skills in ethical hacking, network defense,

Player’s Kumite1 Warrior Hunt has roped in SATSport News as the Title Sponsor. MMA is a highly competitive combat sport that demands a strong hold over both the mind and body. The contestants on the show are battling each other in the ring, however, their true battle is with their own struggles posed by their background - making it a thriving competition with a truly human touch. The trailer introduces Suniel Shetty making his debut as the host and captures his allrounder persona in a search for the ultimate warrior.

Two powerhouses, two different sides, one massive clash - witness loggerheads Shelly Rungta and Shantanu Sengupta get into the cinematic showdown of the year! Get ready to check-in as Disney+ Hotstar introduces you to the spiraling world of revenge, deception and revelation, the much-awaited spy thriller Hotstar Specials’ The Night Manager. A Hindi-language adaptation of John le Carré’s novel “The Night Manager”Produced by The Ink Factory and Banijay Asia, the series is created and directed by Sandeep Modi and second director Priyanka Ghosh. Get ready to open the doors to a web of secrets and conspiracies with The Night Manager exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar, 17th February onwards. Casting can be quite a tedious process.

COLORS hit show Durga Aur Charuis taking a thrilling turn as it jumps 10 years into the future. Rachi Sharma will now bring to life the character of Durga, while Adrija Roy takes on the role of Charu. The once inseparable sisters now lead separate lives, each pursuing their dreams and facing new challenges.

Durga, now a successful lawyer, still looks up to Charu as her inspiration, but Charu has changed and no longer values friendship. Despite their differences, the paths of Durga and Charu are bound to cross, and the future of their relationship remains uncertain. Get ready for an emotional rollercoaster as the sisters navigate love, friendship, and their changing dynamics. Rachi Sharma essaying the role of Durga says, “Bringing Durga to life on screen has been a true labor of love for me. She is a character that resonates deeply

Aditya Chopra records his first on-camera interview for ‘The Romantics’

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The reclusive head of the iconic Yash Raj Films, Aditya Chopra, has recorded his first on-camera interview for ‘The Romantics’, a Netflix docu-series celebrating legendary film-maker Yash Chopra, YRF’s legacy and its impact on Indian pop-culture for the last 50 years! The last time he gave an interview was for a print magazine in 1995! As superstar HrithikRoshan says in the trailer, Aditya Chopra is regarded as the brain who shaped ‘the contours of the industry’ and hearing him share insights about YRF is a huge highlight for the film fraternity,

Star Health and Allied Insurance registers a Gross Written Premium of Rs.8,753 crore for the nine months ended December 31, 2022

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Star Health and Allied Insurance, one of the leading health insurers in the country, registered a Gross

Written Premium (GWP) of Rs.

8,753 crore in nine months as on December 31, 2022 for FY 2022-

23, a growth of 13% over the same period a year ago. With a clear focus on retail insurance to cater to the needs of its customers from metros to hinterlands, the company’s retail health premium grew by 19% to Rs.

8,046 crore in the 9 months ending December 31, 2022 over the same period last year. Star Health’s profit after tax stood at Rs 210 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2022 and Rs 517 crores for the period ended 31st December 2022 The company’s solvency ratio continues

to remain robust at 2.17x as on December 31, 2022, higher than the minimum regulatory requirement of 1.5x. The company has a diversified distribution network of trained insurance professionals comprising of strong bancassurance channel, agency channel, other corporate agents, brokers, Point of sale persons (POS), insurance marketing firms, web aggregators and direct business. With an aim to provide increased access to cashless healthcare facilities to its customers, Star Health expanded its partnership with hospitals and saw its network grow to 13,844 hospitals pan India. The company increased its branch office presence across the country by an additional 15 offices during the quarter, strengthening its presence to 830 branch offices pan India.

Emraan Hashmi Is Stealing Spotlight As Anaari In ‘Main Khiladi’ Song From ‘Selfiee’

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2023 by Dr. Anunaya Chaubey, Provost, Anant National University

One of the most renowned filmmakers in the entertainment business, Farah Khan hosted ‘Weekend Ka Vaar’ on COLORS’ ‘Bigg Boss 16’ and spared no housemate, who needed a reality check. With the finale around the corner, the episode was replete with fear of eviction, truth bombs and the defensive energy of the housemates. Following waves of non-stop entertainment, the drama-filled vaar concluded on a solemn note with the eviction of Tina Datta. She was nominated for eviction along with Shiv Thakare, Shalin Bhanot and Priyanka Chahar Choudhary. Having received the least number of votes from the audience, Tina bid farewell to the show. Tina earned recognition for her as Ichcha in the show ‘Uttaran’. In the very initial days of the season, Tina flirted and chatted with ex-

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The Union Budget 2023 looks very encouraging to me. The few things that appeal to me as an academician are the announcement of the three centres of excellence in Artificial Intelligence to be set up in top educational institutions in partnership with leading industry players. This will set a precedence and foster an environment for interdisciplinary research, developing cutting-edge applications and scalable problem solutions in the areas of health, agriculture and sustainable cities. For a new-age design university like ours, this seems to be a very exciting time as this offers immense possibilities for our students and faculty.

Regina Cassandra Led ‘Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke’ Crosses 100 Million Watching Minutes & The Count Multiplies Strongly!

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Regina Cassandra has taken the audience for rollercoaster ride with her character as an IPS Officer in Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke. The audience is praising the actress on social media for nailing the character of an IPS Officer right from the looks but by the dialogue delivery, body language action & so much more. The series has crossed a milestone of 100 Million watching minutes on ZEE5 & the count is going strong. The role of an IPS Officer is titled as one of Regina’s best works. Regina is well-known as Sameera in Evaru, Radhika in Mughizh, and Kuhu in Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga. This crime

thriller is going to be a game changer for Cassandra as she’s going to play a powerful character on screen. The edge-of-the-seat thriller is helmed by filmmaker Srijit Mukherji and focuses on Kavya, a woman IPS officer, played by Cassandra.

Director Hansal Mehta’s ‘Faraaz’ To Screen Only In Select 100 Screens Across India!

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digital forensics, and security operations that are required for indemand job roles in cybersecurity.

The program is created by the team behind the renowned Certified Ethical Hacker Program and is sure to impress recruiters and open doors to a successful cybersecurity career for many. “Our country is facing a significant resource crisis in cybersecurity, and I am proud to be a part of the solution through the ‘Mera Bharat, Surakshit Bharat Initiative’ scholarship program.

After an entertainment-packed trailer, the makers of Selfiee revealed the first song from the film titled ‘Main Khiladi’. The teaser of the same was dropped recently & the audience couldn’t stop swaying on the beats. The wait finally ends & the full song is here for us. Emraan Hashmi shared it on social media with the caption: “Dance ho ya Action, Khiladi does it all! #MainKhiladi is yours. Taali Bajao... Shor Machao.. Listen to it Now! #Selfiee in cinemas from 24th Feb.” Emraan is looking super cool giving us a 70s vibe with the multi-patterned sequin jacket paired with black glasses & black trousers. The wacky moves on the song are reason enough to visit the cinema halls to watch the film. When the trailer of the film was released, Emraan’s character was spoken about the most.

Netizens are looking forward to seeing him slay the character of a cop. Selfiee is helmed by Raj Mehta. The film is produced by Dharma Productions. Emraan Hashmi & Akshay Kumar will be seen sharing the screen space for the first time which has also increased the buzz of the film. The film also features Diana Penty & Nushrratt Bharuccha. It is all set to release in the theatres on February 24, 2023.

Hansal Mehta’s ‘Faraaz’ is all set to release on February 3rd 2023. The hostage drama is making waves on social media for being the most important & moving film of our times. Based on a true story, the story revolves around a boy who stands tall to protect humanity. The film will be released only in select 15 centers & 100 screens across India. The film will be played only in the premium show slot. It’s recommended to pre-plan & adjust your schedule which syncs well with the premium slot. The pre-booking has already begun & the film will open to sold out shows just like it did in London. Faraaz is an experience that you mustn’t miss out on & not your weekend getaway film. This film not just spotlights a terrorist attack but speaks about ideologies,

thought processes & so much more. It opens the window to see things from a different view point. Based on the real-life terrorist attack that ravaged a Dhaka cafe, Faraaz is an untold heroic tale about a young boy who stood tall in the darkest times.

Faraaz is directed by Hansal Mehta and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Anubhav Sinha, Sakshi Bhatt, Sahil Saigal, and Mazahir Mandsaurwala. The film is jointly produced by T-Series and Benaras .

contestant Abdu Rozik, and their adorable interactions became viral across social media. She fought for her muddas in a soft-spoken manner, and the other roommates frequently dismissed her confidence as arrogance. For more than ten weeks, her brief situationship with Shalin was the talk of the house, and viewers questioned its veracity. The biggest rift erupted between them when Shalin pressed the buzzer to revive the prize money at the cost of Tina immediate eviction.

India’s homegrown brand, Maaza celebrates the act of reward-less generosity with their ‘Aam Wali Dildaari’ campaign

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Maaza, Coca-Cola India’s homegrown mango drink, and the fastest-growing juice brand in India and South-west Asia, has unveiled its new ‘Aam Wali Dildaari, Bina Naam Wali Dildaari’ campaign. Currently, Maaza is one of the leading brands in the overall beverage category for Coca-Cola India. Further to Sprite and Thums Up entering the 1Bn USD brand club in 2022, the Company aims towards the 1Bn USD brand mark for Maaza in 2023. The latest campaign features veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan and renowned actress Pooja Hegde, along with south-Indian superstar Nagarjuna, recently on-boarded as the new face of the brand. With this new

campaign, Maaza extends its spirit of benevolence and encourages anonymous acts of kindness to spread joy and happiness. The campaign further highlights the fulfilling mango experience that brings out one’s selfless personality. Announcing the launch of the new campaign, Ajay Konale, Director Marketing, Nutrition Category, Coca-Cola India and Southwest Asia said, “Maaza is a heritage Indian brand- since 1976 and has been India’s most loved mango drink for decades.

Shanti Ekambaram, Whole Time Director, Kotak Mahindra Bank

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“The finance minister has delivered a positive and growth oriented budget with twin boosters of higher capex outlay and moderation of personal income tax at the lowest and highest level, thus boosting growth and consumption while keeping the fiscal deficit and market borrowing in line with market expectations of 5.9% and Rs 15.43 lakh crs. There were no substantive negative surprises. The Budget was focused on all aspects that can help India grow including Agriculture, infrastructure capital outlay, Green Energy, Tourism, Youth skilling while also providing for the economically weaker sections. A key focus was on improving the ease of doing

business, continuing digital thrust, promoting entrepreneurship, simplifying regulations and compliance, and indicating a glide path to fiscal consolidation – which collectively will unleash the potential of India to grow into an economic superpower in the next decade.”, Shanti Ekambaram, Whole Time Director, Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Manish Kothari, President and Head – Commercial Banking, Kotak Mahindra Bank

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All-rounder budget from the FM – prudent and growth-oriented – with practically all segments receiving a positive touch! FM has managed to focus strongly on capex/investment and spur domestic consumption and still managed to bring down fiscal deficit to 5.9%. And all of this without bunging in any unreal numbers across govt. borrowings and govt. expenses/subsidies OR on tax revenues, divestment target, etc. I believe this budget is likely to create a multiplier impact on the economy. Specific focus on the Infrastructure sector through a massive outlay of INR 10L crore will have a positive impact across segments. Significant measures taken towards “ease of doing business”, including sweeping reforms through the National Data Governance Policy

& skilling of our Youth, will aid businesses in improving their costcompetitiveness. Rural incomes will see a boost with the support provided through technology, valueadded crop cultivation & increase in credit to agriculture & allied activities. Large-scale inclusion as well as efficiencies will come from digital initiatives announced across the board.

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Varun Dhawan seen at a press conference for the Zee Cine Awards.

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