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Swipe, Date & Dhokha! How an IAS aspirant's Cafe date via Tinder cost him Rs 1.2 lakh in Delhi

A civil service aspirant's Tinder date at Black Mirror Cafe in East Delhi turned into a scam when Versha, actually Afsan Parveen, abruptly left, leaving him with a bill of Rs 1,21,917. The victim was coerced into paying under threat before reporting the incident to police. Investigations led to arrests of Parveen and cafe owner Akshay Pahwa, revealing a network exploiting men through dating apps in major cities.

Indian eateries now New York's gastronomic toast

They are among the notable, far-ranging Indian dining spots around town, many at the higher tiers of the price spectrum. Collectively, Indian restaurants are becoming something of a power dining scene, drawing customers from the upwardly mobile population of New Yorkers with roots in the subcontinent. To this already impressive list, you can now add Kanyakumari, which dishes out delicacies from India's 4,700-mile coastline at the more easily accessible Union Square.

India a very attractive destination for fixed income investors: Vikas Goel

So, obviously, we are still underrepresented. So, compared to, say, a similar economy like Indonesia, etc., we will go from 2.5% to about 4% I think after the inclusion which is fairly-fairly insignificant even if we compare it to our equity markets where foreign investment is much-much higher as a proportion of total investment.

JSW Energy inks power purchase agreements via its arms for 1,325 MW renewable projects

JSW Energy has signed power purchase agreements with subsidiaries for wind and solar projects, totaling 1,325 MW. This brings the company's total locked-in capacity to 13.6 GW. The agreements account for 36% of the company's pipeline capacity, aiming to achieve 20 GW capacity by 2030.

Oppn alliance boycotts CM's tea party on eve of Maharashtra monsoon session

As part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance, we boycotted CM Eknath Shinde's tea party before the state legislature monsoon session, announcing it in a press conference. The ruling Mahayuti alliance will present the state budget in Mumbai from June 27 to July 12. The customary tea party was held ahead of every legislature session.

Juniper Green Energy secures renewable PPAs in Gujarat, Rajasthan

Juniper Green Energy announced on Wednesday that it has signed power purchase agreements for renewable energy projects in Gujarat and Rajasthan. The company has secured an agreement with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) under wind phase VI for a standalone 90 MW wind project in Gujarat. The aim of these projects is to promote renewable energy in these regions.

Share market update: Most active stocks of the day in terms of traded value

The NSE Nifty index closed 36.75 points up at 23537.85

Seat-sharing talks for Maharashtra polls yet to begin in MVA; all are equal stakeholders: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut stated that seat-sharing discussions among the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) allies for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls have not started yet. Raut emphasized that all parties within the MVA, including NCP (SP) and Congress, are equal stakeholders. He noted that despite the NCP (SP) having the highest strike rate in the Lok Sabha polls, the Shiv Sena (UBT) was heavily targeted by the opposition, which impacted its performance. Raut reassured that there will be ample seats for all parties to contest comfortably.

BJP holds marathon meeting to discuss strategy for Maharashtra assembly polls

The Maharashtra BJP unit met for a marathon session to plan strategy for the upcoming state assembly elections, focusing on campaign tactics and finalising plans during the five-hour meeting. With the state assembly elections expected in October, the BJP aims to recover from its decreased Lok Sabha seat count in Maharashtra. Core committee members, including Union Minister Piyush Goyal and state leaders, discussed the preliminary election blueprint during the meeting.

Jarange's demand for specific term in Maratha quota notification won't pass legal test: Minister

Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan stated that quota activist Maroj Jarange's demand to include the term "sage soyare" in the Maratha reservation notification is unlikely to withstand legal scrutiny. The term, meaning relations through birth and marriage, faces legal challenges. Mahajan mentioned this in Pune on Wednesday.

Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar say there's no question of taking back rebels

When asked about the brand value of Ajit Pawar being dented after the latter won just one Lok Sabha seat, Sharad Pawar referred to the recent Organiser column where an RSS ideologue had slammed the BJP for joining hands with Ajit Pawar. Pawar said, "The article in the organizer reflected their (BJP) experience of (working with) Ajit Pawar."

Gensol Engineering emerges successful bidder for Rs 1,340-cr battery energy storage project

The project will supply electricity on an 'on-demand' basis to Gujarat State's DISCOMs during peak and off-peak hours, thereby extending renewable energy availability beyond solar hours, fulfilling energy storage purchase obligations, and enhancing grid resilience, a company statement said.

Will PM Modi visit Manipur after Bhagwat's remarks, asks Uddhav Thackeray

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray questioned if PM Modi would visit Manipur following RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's remarks on the state's unrest. Thackeray also criticised the lack of progress post-Article 370 abrogation in Jammu and Kashmir. He expressed concern over terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, emphasising the country's future over NDA government He affirmed unity within the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi for the upcoming state legislative council polls.

Nobody is unsafe in country, will move forward with 'sabka saath, sabka vikas': Rijiju

Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju dismissed claims of minority persecution in India as "propaganda," emphasising PM Modi's inclusive policies to ensure everyone's safety and welfare. Rijiju vowed to advance Modi's 'sabka saath, sabka vikas' mantra, focusing on unity and inclusive governance. He urged against negative propaganda. Minister of State George Kurian also assumed office, pledging to work towards a united and inclusive India.

Opposition alliance takes potshots at Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar over ministerial berths

On Monday, leaders of the Maha Vikas Aghadi opposition alliance criticized Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar for their limited representation in PM Narendra Modi's new Union ministry. Prataprao Jadhav from Shinde's Shiv Sena was sworn in as MoS with independent charge, while Ajit Pawar's NCP declined an MoS berth, demanding a cabinet post instead.

Not surprised that Ajit Pawar-led NCP didn't get berth in Modi's new cabinet, says Sule

MP Supriya Sule expressed lack of surprise at the NCP's exclusion from PM Modi's new cabinet. She highlighted the party's historical roles in past governments and emphasized mutual respect in alliances. Sule called for a full loan waiver for farmers and criticized the BJP's treatment of allies. She hoped for stable governance and relief for struggling farmers.

NDA now is 'Nitish-Naidu Dependent Alliance': Congress

Congress criticizes PM Modi for excessive NDA mentions, questions statue relocation. BJP faces backlash over Maharashtra defeat. Ramesh accuses Modi of Constitution 'drama'. Modi appointed PM-designate amidst controversy. Doubts raised on Modi and NDA guarantees.

Breakthrough achieved of longest tunnel on Panvel-Karjat suburban rail line: MRVC

The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation achieved a breakthrough in the construction of the Panvel-Karjat suburban railway line by successfully completing the longest tunnel, the 2,265-meter-long Wavarle tunnel. Excavation for this tunnel began last year and was completed using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method. The tunnel will feature advanced safety and ventilation systems, making it the first ballastless track in the Mumbai suburban network. Despite challenges like fractured rock masses and water seepage, the project maintained a high excavation rate. This achievement marks a significant milestone in improving connectivity and transportation efficiency in the Mumbai suburban region.

After Lok Sabha polls drubbing, Rohit Pawar confident of 16-18 MLAs returning to Sharad Pawar fold

In Mumbai, the BJP and Shiv Sena have been poaching Congress and NCP MLAs for the past ten years. The 2024 Lok Sabha polls saw the BJP-led alliance winning only 17 of the 48 seats, causing concerns among ruling party MLAs. The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) leads in 150 assembly segments, raising doubts about the ruling party MLAs' re-election prospects.

No chance of Uddhav Thackeray going back to BJP-led NDA: Sharad Pawar NCP faction leader

The NCP (SP), the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Congress are constituents of the MVA, a state-level alliance, and they are also part of the INDIA bloc. "There is tremendous unrest among people about the state government," Patil said, hitting out at the Shiv Sena-led ruling coalition which also consists of the BJP and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP.

Shiv Sena (UBT) played a role in increasing Congress' seats; don't have any ego: Sanjay Raut

Expect market to consolidate for some time: Vikas Khemani

​So, I guess the frothy valuation stocks will come down, corrections will happen. Markets might consolidate for some time and to some extent it is healthy. Also, probably we will have a strong opposition so we will have to see what kind of reforms government is able to carry out in further.