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01 Apr

Kriti Sanon Jokingly Pushes Varun Dhawan in the River, the Latter Loses Balance

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Kriti Sanon Jokingly Pushes Varun Dhawan in the River, the Latter Loses Balance Kriti Sanon and Varun Dhawan are currently enjoying their stay in Arunachal Pradesh. They arrived in the hill state in March for the shoot of the movie Bhediya. Both the actors are enjoying the lovely weather of the northeastern state and also sharing a lot of videos from their stay. In one of the latest clips which have since gone viral on social media, Kriti is seen pretending to be pushing Varun in the river. Varun almost loses balance but Kriti holds him back. The actress clearly…

01 Apr

Nirmala Sitharaman tweets small savings rate cut order to be withdrawn; Congress calls it ‘poll-driven hindsight’

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Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s comments blaming oversight for cutting interest rates on small savings schemes to an over four-decade low drew flak from the Opposition on social media. The comments came as the government rolled back its decision to lower the rates. The Finance Ministry on Wednesday had reduced interest rate by up to 1.1 per cent across various small savings schemes including National Savings Certificates (NSC) and Public Provident Fund (PPF). The steepest fall of 1.1 per cent was effected in the one-year term deposit. The new rate was brought down to 4.4 per cent as compared to…

01 Apr

‘Locals not being allowed to vote’: Mamata dials WB Governor from Nandigram

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee witnessed ruckus and intense sloganeering when she reached a polling booth in Nandigram as the constituency went to polls on Thursday (April 1). Allegations of booth capturing were rife even as the chants of "Jai Shree Ram" echoed through the area. Banerjee, who was visibly angry at the chaos, called up Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar complaining of a total breakdown of law and order at the polling booth. She alleged that non-Bangla speaking "outsiders" were creating ruckus in the area. "Anything might happen at any moment… There is total breakdown of law and order," and…

01 Apr

Dia Mirza pregnant with first child; announces pregnancy through Instagram post

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Bollywood actress Dia Mirza is expecting her first child with her husband Vaibhav Rekhi. The actress took to her official Instagram and shared the good news with her fans, followers, and well-wishers. The actress penned a heartfelt note as she shared a picture with a baby bump. She wrote, "Blessed to be…One with Mother Earth…One with the Life Force that is the beginning of everything…Of all stories. Lullabies. Songs.Of new saplings. And the blossoming of hope. Blessed to cradle this purest of all dreams in my womb." In the photo, Dia can be seen striking a pose against the backdrop…

01 Apr

Sikkim visit by Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla

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Foreign Secretary Shri HarshVardhan Shringla has been invited by the Sikkim University to take part in the Fourth Global Lecture. Now, he is on a two-day visit to Sikkim. His topic of address is on ‘Locating Northeast Region in India’s Foreign Policy’. The event is being organized by the Department of International Relations of the Sikkim University in association with the Ministry of External Affairs. Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla’s current visit to Sikkim will provide an opportunity to witness the state's economic progress while discussing various programmes and initiatives of the Ministry of External Affairs with the leadership and senior…

01 Apr

IIM Shillong student wins in Tata Crucible Campus Quiz

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IIM Shillong’s Akash Verma won in the Cluster 24 Finals of Tata Crucible Campus Quiz 2021, the maiden online edition of India’s largest business quiz for campuses. The winner took home a cash prize of Rs. 35,000 and will now compete in the Zonal Finals to qualify for the National Finals. Utkarsh Singh from Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillong, was declared runner-up, winning a cash price of Rs. 18,000. Noted quizmaster ‘Pickbrain’ Giri Balasubramaniam known for his masterful, unique, and witty style is the host of the quiz.For the online version of the Campus Quiz, the country has been…

01 Apr

Nissan achieves wholesale of 4012 vehicles in March

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After the newly launched all-new Nissan Magnite and its existing product offerings, Nissan India has had an all-model wholesale of a total of 4012 vehicles in March 2021. The ‘Carismatic’ all-new Nissan Magnite was launched on 2nd December 2020, alongside which Nissan India strengthened its customer-centric services. It is in line with the Nissan NEXT strategy to prioritize and invest in the Indian market for sustainable growth.The all-new Nissan Magniteis currently available for bookings across all Nissan India dealerships and on its website, https://book.nissan.in/, at continued special introductory prices on most of the variants. It is available in 20 grade…

01 Apr

Madame opens a new store in Gangtok

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Madame (one among India’s leading fashion brands recognized for its western wear collection) opened its new retail outlet in Gangtok, Sikkim. To serve fashion conscious women with current international trends on the runway, Madame celebrated the grand opening of its store located at Hotel Annapurna Building in MG Road on 1st April. Strengthening Madame’s NE market penetration, the new store will offer a curated selection of apparel, shoes, accessories, and handbags for women. The Gangtok store is a part of Madame’s new expansion strategy. The store will feature Madame’s unique collection that is ideal for the season along with collections…

01 Apr

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s convoy was attacked allegedly by Trinamool Congress workers in Nandigram.

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Suvendu Adhikari is BJP's candidate from Nandigram. Visuals show unidentified men pelting stones on Adhikari's car. The windshield of his vehicle was damaged. All eyes are on battleground Nandigram where Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee is engaged in a fierce contest with her protege-turned-rival Suvendu Adhikari of the BJP. Adhikari crossed over to the BJP last December. Nandigram is one of the 30 seats where polling in the second phase of Assembly elections is currently underway. Meanwhile, the Election Commission has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC in entire Nandigram assembly constituency. A senior official of the…

01 Apr

India condemns violence in Myanmar and urges maximum restraint

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India has condemned the violence in Myanmar and condoled the loss of life, as it urged maximum restraint and called for the release of detained leaders. Myanmar’s military toppled the country’s government on February 1 and seized power for one year, detaining top political figures, including de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi and President U Win Myint. The coup sparked protests and other acts of civil disobedience, leading to the deaths of hundreds in military crackdown. The UN Security Council held closed consultations on the situation in Myanmar on Wednesday. ndia’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S…