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FM Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to meet CEOs of PSU banks on Saturday

FM Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to meet CEOs of PSU banks on Saturday

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to meet managing directors of public sector banks (PSBs) on March 25 to review performance in the backdrop of several bank failures in the US and Credit Suisse's liquidity crisis, according to news agency PTI. Sources said the meeting will review the progress of banks in achieving the targets of various government schemes including Kisan Credit Card (KCC), Stand-Up India, Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) and Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) to help businesses affected by Covid-19. Notably, this is the first full review meeting after the presentation of Budget 2023-24 and…
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Center has asked these six states to keep a strict vigil as the number of Covid cases increases

Center has asked these six states to keep a strict vigil as the number of Covid cases increases

The central government has directed six states to examine the evolving Covid-19 situation at the micro level and monitor, test and monitor new and emerging Covid clusters.Over the past few weeks, there has been an increase in Covid-19 cases in India, with a total of three thousand plus cases in the week ending March 15. Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Kerala are the six states that continue to report high numbers of cases. “There are states that are reporting a high number of cases indicating the possible local spread of the infection and need to follow a risk…
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Mumbai Police detain Lalbaug woman living with mother’s dead body for 3 months

Mumbai Police detain Lalbaug woman living with mother’s dead body for 3 months

A 23-year-old resident of Lalbagh's Ibrahim Kasam building killed his 55-year-old mother, chopped off her limbs and hid her in the house for months. Kalchowki police, who arrested the woman on Wednesday, found her mother's decomposed torso in a plastic snow bag in a cupboard and her organs in a water drum in the bathroom. According to the police, the deceased Veena Prakash Jain was last seen alive by a neighbor on December 26. Accused murderer Rimple Jain lived with her and sprayed perfume and room freshener after the murder for bad smell. Class 12 dropout Rimple lost his father…
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Bihar’s medical aspirant commits suicide in hostel room in Kota

Bihar’s medical aspirant commits suicide in hostel room in Kota

Another suicide case in Kota. An 18-year-old student committed suicide with a rope around her neck. Her parents went out to find a new home for her. She committed suicide at that time. According to the police, that student's name is Shembul Parveen.She is a resident of Champaran, Bihar. He was preparing for the medical exam from Kota. The student lived in a hostel of Kota. Recently, her parents came to see the girl. Last Tuesday, they left their daughter in the hostel and went out in search of a new home for her. At that time, the student put…
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Rishi Raj Vashistha to launch AI-based E-Commerce Platform in India

Rishi Raj Vashistha to launch AI-based E-Commerce Platform in India

Rishi Raj Vasishta, a 23-year-old entrepreneur with a passion for technology and AI, has announced the launch of a new e-commerce platform in India. The platform will leverage AI technology to provide customers with insights into the manufacturing quality of products, helping them make more informed purchasing decisions and avoid substandard products. The new e-commerce platform will feature a wide range of products from reputed brands, all of which will be evaluated using AI algorithms to determine their manufacturing quality. Customers will be able to view this information alongside product descriptions, making it easier to choose high-quality products that meet…
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‘Naatu Naatu’ from ‘RRR’ wins Best Original Song

‘Naatu Naatu’ from ‘RRR’ wins Best Original Song

SS Rajamouli's magnum opus RRR's Naatu Naatu on Monday created history by becoming the first Indian film to win the Oscar for Best Original Song. RRR was the first Indian film in over two decades to be nominated for an Academy Award and 'Naatu Naatu' was the first Indian song to be nominated for an Oscar. Composed by MM Keeravaani, the energetic song was also performed at the Academy Awards. Keeravaani accepted the award in a musical performance, describing the song as "India's pride" and greeting the Oscar audience with "Namaste". “I had only one wish in mind. So was…
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Amul pays moving tribute to legendary actor Satish Kaushik

Amul pays moving tribute to legendary actor Satish Kaushik

Veteran actor Satish Kaushik's sudden death on March 9 sent shockwaves across the country. Dairy brand Amul showed a heartfelt tribute to veteran actor Satish Kaushik with a monochrome doodle. The doodle included characters from iconic films like Mr. India, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro and Bade Mia Chhota Mia. https://www.instagram.com/p/CpmJHI3PzjS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link The caption of the doodle reads, “Aap hamare dil mein rehte hai” which translates to "You reside in our hearts". The caption is inspired from the 1999 film Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehta Hai, one of Kaushik's notable films, with slight modifications.Amul captioned the post, "#Amul Topical: A tribute to…
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Renee cosmetics ropes in Janhvi Kapoor

Renee cosmetics ropes in Janhvi Kapoor

Beauty brand Renee Cosmetics has roped in Janhvi Kapoor as the face of their fragrance division. With this approach, the brand plans to further expand their fragrance portfolio in the near future. Ashka Goradia Gobal, Co-Founder and Director, Renee Cosmetics said, “It's amazing to have Janhvi as the face of our fragrance division. Her infectious energy and impact appeals to our audience and I'm sure her popularity will garner even more appreciation from our consumers." Kapoor said, “I enjoyed working with Renee. They set a high standard for innovation and product quality, their products are impressive, and I wish them…
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2 Detained For Breaking Into Shah Rukh Khan’s Bungalow Mannat

2 Detained For Breaking Into Shah Rukh Khan’s Bungalow Mannat

Two people barged into Pathaan star Shah Rukh Khan's bungalow Mannat in Mumbai on Thursday. As per the report of the Mumbai Police, these people were caught by the security guards after they entered Mannat's premises by scaling the outer wall. During police interrogation, it is come to know that those trespassers are aged between 20 and 22, claimed that they had come from Gujarat and wanted to meet the 'Pathaan' star. A case of entering without permission and other relevant offenses was registered against them under the Indian Penal Code. Further investigation is going underway.
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Kurkure gets Sara Ali Khan as new brand ambassador

Kurkure gets Sara Ali Khan as new brand ambassador

PepsiCo-owned snacking brand Kurkure has roped in Bollywood star Sara Ali Khan as its new brand ambassador, replacing actor Akshay Kumar. She made the announcement with an Instagram reel that shows her with a packet of Kurkure. The reel has been viewed over 50K times in just 10 minutes since it appeared! https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpSFNInIiR6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link In her instagram post she wrote, "Finally I can tell you all happily. I’m part of this chatpatta Family ️ Ab Kurkure mai lagega Sara ka tadka! Everyone should enjoy it all ladies and ladka♀️ Iss family mai masala na hoga kam Fine for masti, tasty, zayekedar…
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