Fino Bank’s clarification on CEO’s arrest: GST evasion case involving partner company; shares closed flat after 15% decline
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Fino Bank’s clarification on CEO’s arrest: GST evasion case involving partner company; shares closed flat after 15% decline

Regarding the arrest of Fino Payments Bank MD Rishi Gupta, the bank stated that the matter is not related to the bank's operations or tax compliance. It is part of an ongoing investigation against external partner companies. GST Intelligence arrested Rishi Gupta on February 27th. This is the largest action against tax evasion in the country since the ban on…
BJP National President Nitin Naveen to Rajya Sabha: First list of 9 candidates from 6 states released; elections for 37 seats on March 16
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BJP National President Nitin Naveen to Rajya Sabha: First list of 9 candidates from 6 states released; elections for 37 seats on March 16

The BJP released its first list of nine Rajya Sabha candidates on Tuesday. Party national president Nitin Naveen will represent Bihar. Shivesh Kumar is also included in the list. The BJP has nominated Laxmi Verma from Chhattisgarh. Terash Gowala and Jogen Mohan are from Assam, Sanjay Bhatia from Haryana, Manmohan Samal and Sujeet Kumar from Odisha, and Rahul Sinha from…
South Korea market falls 7% due to Israel-Iran war; Japan’s Nikkei falls 3%; Indian markets close; crude oil rises 13% in two days
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South Korea market falls 7% due to Israel-Iran war; Japan’s Nikkei falls 3%; Indian markets close; crude oil rises 13% in two days

Asian stock markets are trading mixed today, March 3rd, amid the US-Israel-Iran war. Indian stock markets are closed today for Holi. Crude oil prices have risen 13% in two days. Brent crude prices have risen by more than 3% today, crossing $80 per barrel. Yesterday, it rose by 10%. This means it has risen by more than 13% in two…
India has only 25 days of oil left: Import routes closed amid the Israel-Iran war; the government is looking for new suppliers.
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India has only 25 days of oil left: Import routes closed amid the Israel-Iran war; the government is looking for new suppliers.

Amidst rising tensions in West Asia and the Iran-Israel war, India now has only 25 days of crude oil and refined oil reserves. News agency ANI provided this update regarding the country's energy security, citing government sources. However, the government will not raise petrol and diesel prices immediately. Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian…
Silver fell by ₹20,000, gold by ₹7,000: 1 kg silver rose to ₹2.58 lakh, 10 g gold to ₹1.59 lakh; prices fell due to profit booking in the futures market.
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Silver fell by ₹20,000, gold by ₹7,000: 1 kg silver rose to ₹2.58 lakh, 10 g gold to ₹1.59 lakh; prices fell due to profit booking in the futures market.

Gold and silver prices have fallen due to profit booking in the futures market (MCX). On March 3, silver fell by about Rs 20,000 (7%) in the futures market. The price of 1 kg silver has come down to Rs 2.58 lakh. On Monday it was Rs 2.78 lakh. Gold has also fallen by about Rs 7,000 (4%). 10 grams…
Israel-Iran war; 37 Indian ships and 1,109 sailors stranded; Hormuz route closure increases difficulties; 3 Indians killed; government forms response team
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Israel-Iran war; 37 Indian ships and 1,109 sailors stranded; Hormuz route closure increases difficulties; 3 Indians killed; government forms response team

The ongoing war between the US, Israel, and Iran is now impacting Indian maritime trade. Iran has closed the world's most vital Strait of Hormuz. Consequently, 37 Indian-flagged ships and 1,109 Indian sailors are currently stranded in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. These ships are carrying crude oil and LNG, essential for India. At least three Indian…
Vijay and Rashmika’s sangeet night photos surface: The couple posted a photo five days after their wedding; they shared a romantic dance at the ceremony.
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Vijay and Rashmika’s sangeet night photos surface: The couple posted a photo five days after their wedding; they shared a romantic dance at the ceremony.

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda shared several photos and videos from their sangeet ceremony on Instagram on Tuesday, five days after their wedding. In their posts, Rashmika and Vijay described the night as "a night filled with love, tears of joy, laughter, music, and dance." They wrote, "It was the most fun night for us. Vijay and I wanted to…
Sonia Gandhi said, “India’s silence on Khamenei’s assassination is surprising. This isn’t neutrality, it’s an abdication of responsibility; it’s the PM’s ignoring the attack on Iran.”
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Sonia Gandhi said, “India’s silence on Khamenei’s assassination is surprising. This isn’t neutrality, it’s an abdication of responsibility; it’s the PM’s ignoring the attack on Iran.”

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi has questioned the Indian government's silence on the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. She said, "Delhi's silence is surprising; it's not neutrality, but an abdication of responsibility." In an article published in the Indian Express on Tuesday, she wrote, "On March 1, Iran confirmed that its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei was…
India delayed training due to the lunar eclipse: The scheduled training session at Wankhede was from 6 to 9 pm, but the players arrived at the ground at 7:20 am.
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India delayed training due to the lunar eclipse: The scheduled training session at Wankhede was from 6 to 9 pm, but the players arrived at the ground at 7:20 am.

The Indian team's Tuesday evening practice session ahead of the T20 World Cup semi-final against England was delayed by about an hour and a half. According to news agency PTI, Team India started their training session about an hour and a half late due to the lunar eclipse. The BCCI had previously announced in a release that the team would…
Interview: Actor Rannvijay Singha says: Youth should recognize their self-worth; chase targets, not trends; live for yourself, not for anyone else.
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Interview: Actor Rannvijay Singha says: Youth should recognize their self-worth; chase targets, not trends; live for yourself, not for anyone else.

Ranvijay Singh, a well-known face in the world of fitness and adventure, arrived in Raipur to participate in the SK Marathon. The marathon will begin from Marine Drive in approximately 21 categories, flagged off by Roadies fame Ranvijay. This year, the marathon, themed "Let's Run Towards a Healthier India and a Safer Digital India," is expected to attract 10,000 runners.…