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05 Feb

From Pole to Podium: Nissan Formula E Team Dominates Diriyah E-Prix

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Nissan Formula E Team made their debut in Season 10 of the ABBFIA Formula EWorld Championship, securing 26 points in Round 3 in Diriyah. The squad bounced back after a disappointing Friday, with Oliver Rowland finishing 13th and Sacha Fenestraz retiring with damage, showcasing their style in the second double-header event. Franco-Argentine Fenestraz took top spot in Qualifying Group A, with Rowland joining him in the Duels after setting the fastest time in Group B. British racer Rowland won all three Duels, setting the quickest time at each stage, claiming three points for the Julius Baer Pole Position, despite Fenestraz's…

05 Feb

The state team in fencing U-17 boys and girls left Imphal on Sunday

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Recently the state team for the 67th National School Games in fencing U-17 boys and girls left Imphal on Sunday for Aurangabad, Maharashtra. Actually the team composed of four each of boys and girls will compete in foil, epee and sabre events during the course of the fencing competition, which will go to commence on February 7 and run through February 10, 2024.In reality the state squad includes N Ritankumar, P Yoihenba, Satyaraj M and N Thoihenba for boys' foil event; H Tonibia, Ng Merina, Alina Th and T Osita for girls' foil event; A Thomba, Tonthang Hijam, K Priyojit…

05 Feb

DSP Mutual Fund unveils a thoughtful portfolio approach in 2024

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DSP Mutual Fund has revealed insights for a thoughtful portfolio approach in 2024. DSP Mutual Fund has advised diversifying portfolios across market cap segments to maintain a balance during different market conditions. In 2023, mid and small caps experienced significant run-ups, with DSP favoring quality midcaps for wealth creation with reduced volatility and fewer drawdowns. Understanding business cycles and valuation cycles in each sector is crucial for future investment. Vinit Sambre, Head of Equities at DSP Mutual Fund, acknowledges that certain years may yield better outcomes than others, and certain sectoral themes may deliver significant alpha. DSP has also increased…

05 Feb

Recently BSF Meghalaya recovers over 50,000 kg of sugar

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Recently The Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya thwarted attempts to smuggle sugar across the Indo-Bangladesh border and recovered over 50,000 kgs of sugar intended for smuggling into Bangladesh. As per an official release from the headquarters of Meghalaya Frontier, “In a significant operation conducted on February 2, 2024, the vigilant troops of BSF Meghalaya, in collaboration with Meghalaya Police, successfully thwarted an illegal smuggling attempt of sugar along the Indo-Bangladesh border.” “The operation took place in the Maheshkhola bordering area under the South West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya,” it actually said. Actually as per the release, during a joint operation…

04 Feb

Meet actress who competed with Aishwarya Rai, made debut with Akshay Kumar, quit Bollywood to become…

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From Zaira Wasim to Sana Khan, there have been multiple bollywood actors who have left the world of showbiz to embrace spirituality. One such name is Barkha Madan, who was a popular model, beauty queen, and actress who quit her acting career to become a Buddhist monk and is now known as Gyalten Samten. Popularly known in the modelling industry, Barkha was also a participant in the beauty pageant Miss India in 1994 and competed with Sushmita Sen and Aishwarya Rai, who were crowned the winner and the first runner-up respectively. The Model was named Miss Tourism India and ended…

04 Feb

Mukesh Ambani to get ownership of India’s largest media merger, Netflix, Amazon may suffer

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Indian businessman Mukesh Ambani, who is renowned for his Reliance Industries, is once again planning to establish the largest media empire in India. The largest media empire will be set up with around 100 TV channels and two streaming platforms by merging of Jio Cinema and Disney Hotsar, two domestic giants in the digital streaming space. As per the Economics Times report, negotiations to merge Reliance Industries with Walt Disney are currently in the next phase. Additionally, Star India and Viacom18's merger agreement is almost done. Jio Cinema had previously purchased the IPL rights from Disney Plus Hotstar, which was…

04 Feb

PM Narendra Modi Unveils Projects Worth Rs 11,600 Crore in Assam

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PM Narendra Modi introduced development projects worth Rs 11,600 crore in Assam on Sunday. The infrastructure projects, funded by both the state government and the Centre, were announced at an event at the Veterinary College Playground in Khanapara, Guwahati. Some major projects for which foundation stones were laid include the six-lane road from the new airport terminal in Guwahati (Rs 358 crore), Kamakhya temple corridor (Rs 498 crore), a new sports complex in Chandrapur (Rs 300 crore), and the upgradation of Nehru Stadium to FIFA standards (Rs 831 crore). The second edition of 'Asom Mala' roads was also kicked off…

03 Feb

Giorgia Andriani opens up about her split from Arbaaz Khan; says, ‘Letting go of somebody from your life is never easy’

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Model Giorgia Andriani has candidly spoken about her recent breakup with film producer and actor Arbaaz Khan, revealing that he is still dearer to her despite their parting ways. In an interview with Zoom, Giorgia expressed her emotions, acknowledging the challenges of letting go the close one while emphasizing the importance of personal alignment. Giorgia Andriani opens up about her breakup with Arbaaz Khan; says, 'Letting go of somebody from your life is never easy' Talking about the same, Giorgia said, 'Letting go of somebody from your life is never easy. It is never something that you go through smoothly.…

03 Feb

Poonam Pandey says ‘didn’t die of cervical cancer’, day after ‘death’ post

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Model and actress Poonam Pandey, who has been declared dead due to cervical cancer by her manager's earlier statement is still alive. The actress posted videos apologising to her fans and followers for 'shocking' them. "I am alive. I didn't die of cervical cancer. Unfortunately, I cannot say the same about the hundreds and thousands of women who have lost their lives due to cervical cancer." she said in a video posted on Instagram "I am sorry caused this tear and I am sorry to those I have hurt. My intention: to shock everyone into the conversation that we are…

03 Feb

Bikaji Foods reports strong Q3 profit surge amid soaring demand for packaged sweets and snacks

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Packaged snacks and sweets major Bikaji Foods International posted a robust 14.4% increase in its third-quarter profit on Friday. The spike in profit is attributed to the increase in demand for its varied range of packaged sweets and snacks. The consolidated net profit for the three months ending December 31 totalled to Rs 46.62 crore, marking a incredible rise from Rs 40.74 crore recorded in the corresponding period the previous year. The festive season, starting from October and ending in November, witnessed a notable uptick in consumer purchases of snacks and sweets, contributing significantly to Bikaji Foods' third-quarter financial performance.…