Is VSR Ventures owner trying to blame pilot for Ajit Pawar’s plane crash? Rohit Pawar

PUNE: (Mar 10) NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar has questioned if VSR Ventures owner V K Singh was trying to hold the pilot of the Learjet aircraft responsible for the crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and four others in January. The Crime Investigation Department questioned Singh and recorded his statement last week,… Continue reading Is VSR Ventures owner trying to blame pilot for Ajit Pawar’s plane crash? Rohit Pawar

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Pakistan remains Beijing’s top arms importer; 61% made-in-China weapons go to Islamabad: SIPRI

New Delhi [India], March 9 : Pakistan’s military hardware is now majorly sourced from China, with about 80 per cent of its arms imports coming from Beijing, according to a new report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Pakistan was the fifth largest recipient of major arms globally in 2021-25, up from tenth… Continue reading Pakistan remains Beijing’s top arms importer; 61% made-in-China weapons go to Islamabad: SIPRI

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Ricky Martin shakes a leg to Punjabi hit ‘Oh Ho Ho Ho’ at T20 WC closing ceremony; WATCH VIDEO

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 9 : The final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad had everything fans could ask for: high-octane cricket, a roaring crowd, and a star-studded celebration to wrap up the night. As India defeated New Zealand in the World Cup final on Sunday, March 8, at the Narendra Modi… Continue reading Ricky Martin shakes a leg to Punjabi hit ‘Oh Ho Ho Ho’ at T20 WC closing ceremony; WATCH VIDEO

UBS flags margin risks for Indian OMCs as crude volatility intensifies amid West Asia crisis

New Delhi [India], March 9 : A research note from UBS has flagged rising risks for India’s state-owned oil marketing companies as crude oil market volatility intensifies due to geopolitical tensions in West Asia. According to UBS Global Research, the recent rally in crude prices and refining margins is creating conditions similar to the disruptions… Continue reading UBS flags margin risks for Indian OMCs as crude volatility intensifies amid West Asia crisis

“To satisfy one man’s stubbornness”: Kiren Rijiju slams Congress over motion against LS Speaker Om Birla

New Delhi [India], March 9 : Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, warning that they would “regret” moving a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Speaking to reporters, Rijiju defended the Speaker, stating the motion was brought without “any reason” and solely… Continue reading “To satisfy one man’s stubbornness”: Kiren Rijiju slams Congress over motion against LS Speaker Om Birla

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Wouldn’t want to go back to that time: Katie Leung on working in ‘Harry Potter’ films

LOS ANGELES: (Mar 9) Actor Katie Leung, known for her role in the acclaimed film series “Harry Potter”, says she wouldn’t want to return to those days as she didn’t know who she was and would easily get influenced by what people around her would say. Leung made her acting debut in 2005 with “Harry… Continue reading Wouldn’t want to go back to that time: Katie Leung on working in ‘Harry Potter’ films

Meesho gets about Rs 1,500 cr income tax demand notice

NEW DELHI: (Mar 9) E-commerce firm Meesho has received an income tax demand notice of around Rs 1,500 crore, including interest, which the company plans to contest, a recent company filing said. Meesho received the notice on March 6 for assessment year 2023-24. “The Assessment Unit of Income Tax Department has raised a tax demand… Continue reading Meesho gets about Rs 1,500 cr income tax demand notice

US urged India to buy Russian oil already at sea to ease supply fears: Energy Secy

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON: (Mar 9) The US has urged India to buy Russian oil already floating at sea and redirect it to Indian refineries to “tamp down” fears of supply shortages and price spikes amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, Energy Secretary Chris Wright has said. However, the move, he said is a short-term, pragmatic effort… Continue reading US urged India to buy Russian oil already at sea to ease supply fears: Energy Secy

Nepal polls: RSP wins 124 seats followed by NC with 17

KATHMANDU: (Mar 9) The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is heading towards a two-thirds majority in Nepal’s parliamentary polls, securing 124 seats under direct voting and over 40 lakh votes under the proportionate-voting system as on Monday morning. The RSP has won 124 seats under direct voting and is leading in one, whereas the Nepali Congress… Continue reading Nepal polls: RSP wins 124 seats followed by NC with 17

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Focus on subjects like AI, automation needs to be increased: PM Modi

NEW DELHI: (Mar 9) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for accelerating the process of linking the country’s education sector to the real world economy. Addressing a post-budget webinar, he said the focus on subjects like AI and automation needs to be increased. “We will have to accelerate the process of linking our education… Continue reading Focus on subjects like AI, automation needs to be increased: PM Modi

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