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Vijender Singh, India's first Olympic boxing medalist, has made headlines by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) just days before the Lok Sabha elections, after previously being associated with the Congress. This move has raised eyebrows, given Singh's past criticisms of the Modi government. Singh's influence among the Jat community in Haryana could be significant in the upcoming elections. His switch to the BJP comes as a surprise, especially considering his active involvement with the Congress... Читать дальше...

Spotify subscription price will reportedly be raised for users in the US. Swedish music streaming service will also introduce new basic tier.

Taylor Swift is different from other billionaires in the sense that she has not accumulated this wealth from profitable businesses like beauty brands, fashion lines, alcohol investments, etc. Swift is the first musician to reach the milestone solely from songwriting and performing.

This comes after the telecom operator on Tuesday received shareholders’ approval to raise Rs 20,000 crore through equity linked instruments. Besides raising funds via equity, the cash-strapped operator is also engaging with its lenders for tying up debt funding.

Activity in the US services sector cooled further last month, according to survey data published Wednesday, as new orders slowed and employment in the sector contracted. The services data came in below market expectations, according to Briefing.com, but still it remained above the 50-point mark separating growth from contraction in the sector for the 15th month in a row.

Manufacturing, infrastructure, pharma and healthcare, global capability centres (GCCs), engineering and banking and financial services are among the sectors taking the lead on the hiring front amid large-scale public-private investments, strong digital transformation initiatives, increased consumer demand, and advancements in healthcare technology, the firms said.

Apple TV+ releases the Season 2 trailer of 'The Big Door Prize,' promising a season of change and magic for Deerfield's residents under Morpho's guidance. The teaser hints at character growth and new challenges, set to premiere on April 24.

PhonePe enables UPI payments in Singapore through a pact with The Singapore Tourism Board, enhancing cross-border transactions for Indian visitors. The collaboration includes joint marketing efforts and over 8,000 merchants for seamless transactions.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has postponed the spectrum auction to June 6 from the initial date of May 20 due to the ongoing general elections. The decision came after telecom operators requested a delay until after the election results are declared on June 4. Additionally, the mock auction has been rescheduled to June 3.

Amazon Web Services has laid off a few hundred employees in its unit that works on technology for physical retail stores, and several hundred more in its sales, marketing and global services division, news site The Information reported on Wednesday.

A special court in Mumbai expressed concern over the absence of BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur in the 2008 Malegaon blast case trial, asking the NIA to verify her health condition. Thakur, a prime accused in the case, had sought exemption from appearance due to health issues. The court had issued a bailable warrant against her earlier for not attending proceedings but cancelled it after she appeared. However, she has since been absent. The court directed the NIA to submit a report on her health by April 8.

According to NASA, the new clock will not be based on any time zones like the Earth, but a completely different frame of time reference for the moon.

Explosion at a pharmaceutical company in Sangareddy, Telangana, resulted in casualties and injuries. Blast caused a fire, leading to deaths. Injured individuals were transferred to the hospital for treatment. Relief operations were in progress.

Searchlight Pictures set the release date for Jesse Eisenberg's dramedy A Real Pain for October 18, during awards season. The film, also written by Eisenberg, stars him and Kieran Culkin as cousins on a journey through Poland. The cast includes Jennifer Grey, Will Sharpe, Kurt Egyiawan, Liza Sadovy, and Daniel Oreskes.

The Japanese yen was last at 151.8 per dollar, little recovered from last week's slump to 34-year lows of 151.975, as the Bank of Japan's historic policy shift only served to underscore its outlier status. While the BOJ raised rates for the first time in 17 years, its policymakers' commitments to go slow on further increases have hammered the yen especially given the still-wide Japan-U.S. yield gap.

The Nifty 50 settled 0.08% lower at 22,434, while Sensex shed 0.04% to 73,877. Nifty 50 formed a small positive candle on the daily chart with a gap down opening and with an upper shadow. Technically this pattern indicates broader range movement in the market near all-time highs, said Nagaraj Shetti, senior technical research analyst at HDFC Securities. The MACD showed bearish signs on the counters of P&G, and Caplin Point among others.

Aam Aadmi Party's Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh was released from Tihar jail after the Supreme Court granted him bail in a money laundering case related to the Delhi excise policy scam. Supporters gathered outside the jail to welcome him. The Enforcement Directorate had no objections to Singh's bail, and the court directed his release during the case proceedings.

Indian shrimp exporters prioritize quality and safety, aiming to boost exports to Rs one lakh crore. Strict regulations and audits ensure adherence to world-class standards for supplying marine products to developed markets.

The Indian government clarified on Wednesday that there will be no duty on exports of Kala Namak rice, a premium brand, with a restriction of 1,000 metric tonnes. Previously, there was a 20% duty on exports of this rice variety. The government permitted exports of Kala Namak rice up to 1,000 metric tonnes through specified customs stations, a change from the previous prohibition.

A Bench of Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora while rejecting the Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay’s plea gave liberty to him to approach the Centre. “If a representation is filed, it should be decided by way of a reasoned order in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible,” the HC said.

Hundreds of artists and songwriters including Billie Eilish, Smokey Robinson and the estate of Frank Sinatra signed an open letter released Tuesday urging protections against what they called an "assault on human creativity" posed by artificial intelligence. The letter comes after months of similar warnings that unchecked artificial intelligence could undermine copyright law and open the door to rampant fraud and theft.

"Virgin River" Season 6 release date has become a topic of discussion after season 5 part 2 became hugely successful. When will Netflix viewers be able to show the sixth season? We have answer.

An increasing number of individuals are choosing euthanasia to end their lives. They are the people who have suffered mental health issues such as depression or anxiety, exacerbated by economic instability, climate change, social media, and other concerns.

Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal, actively engages in a public outreach campaign in North Bengal's Chalsa, where she interacts with tea garden workers, children, and students. Ahead of her forthcoming rally in Coochbehar district’s Mathabhanga, Banerjee discusses the pressing issue of unemployment among tea garden workers and promises intervention by the state government post-elections.

PM Modi reiterates commitment to fighting corruption in Kolkata, emphasizing the choice between jail or bail for corrupt individuals. He condemns TMC's violent tactics in West Bengal and expresses confidence in winning more seats.