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'"I don't have the money to contest Lok Sabha elections"'

'Nirmala Sitharaman, the Finance Minister, declined the BJP's invitation to contest elections for Lok Sabha due to financial constraints. BJP President JP Nadda suggested Andhra Pradesh or Tamil Nadu as potential constituencies. After pondering for about a week, she ultimately declined, citing financial limitations and reservations about factors like community and religious considerations influencing election outcomes.' Read more

'Dilip Ghosh, Supriya Shrinate Get EC Notices'

'In the latest news, the Election Commission has issued show-cause notices to Congress leader Supriya Shrinate and BJP's Dilip Ghosh for making "insulting, offensive, and derogatory remarks against the honor and dignity of women." According to the sources, they must respond by 5 pm on March 29.' Read more

'Mahua Moitra Summoned Again'

'Mahua Moitra, a leader of the Trinamool Congress, has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate for interrogation regarding a suspected foreign exchange violation. The agency seeks to investigate transactions linked to a non-resident external (NRE) account and various instances of foreign remittances and fund transfers. This summons marks the third occasion for Moitra, following recent police action and controversy leading to her expulsion from Parliament.' Read more

'Rajan's Warning About Economic Growth'

'Raghuram Rajan, former Governor of RBI, warned against India's overestimation of its economic growth. He stressed the need to rectify significant structural issues hindering the nation's progress. Rajan underscored the importance of enhancing education and workforce skills to leverage India's youthful population fully. He criticized PM Modi's goal of achieving developed status by 2047, labeling it unrealistic given the educational challenges and high dropout rates.' Read more

'22-Member Crew Of 'Dali' Ship Were Indian'

'The cargo ship, "Dali," involved in the collision with Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, had its entire 22-member crew of Indian nationality, according to the vessel's management. The incident occurred at 1:30 am local time. Owned by Grace Ocean Private Ltd, the Singapore-flagged vessel was headed from Baltimore to Colombo.' Read more

'Family of Brain Dead CRPF Soldier Donated Organs'

'After Krushna Chandra Mahabhoi, a CRPF soldier from Odisha's Khurda district, was declared brain-dead, his family made a crucial decision on Monday. They chose to donate his heart and liver to two individuals requiring organ transplants. Initially hesitant, the family was swayed by Mahabhoi's wife to proceed with the noble act of donation.' Read more

'IPL Betting Debt Leads To Suicide'

'In a disturbing incident from Karnataka's Chitradurga, Ranjitha, 23, wife of Darshan Babu, an engineer addicted to betting in IPL died by suicide because of a massive debt run up by her husband. Darshan Babu, employed in Hosadurga, accumulated a debt exceeding Rs. 1 crore from 2021 to 2023, leaving ₹84 lakh unsettled. Ranjitha was distressed due to the calls from creditors and collectors.' Read more

'Pak Indian Gay Couple Calls off Wedding'

'Anjali Chakra and Sufi Malik, the cool couple from the US but originally from India and Pakistan, split up because of some cheating drama. They broke the news on Instagram, where they're famous for their viral pics. Anjali spilled the beans, saying, "Sufi messed up, so we're calling off the wedding and calling it quits." Now, is this drama, or what?' Read more

'"Literally Anybody Else"'

'This gentleman from Texas whose name used to be Dustin Ebey, has legally changed his name (and rocking it) to Literally Anybody Else! He's jumping into the 2024 Presidential race because he's unhappy with Biden and Trump. This vet-turned-math-teacher wants to mix things up, giving Texans a fresh option at the polls. Who wouldn't want a "neither" choice on the ballot, huh?' Read more

'Kangana Ranaut On BJP's Fifth Lok Sabha List'

'The BJP just released its fifth list of candidates for the Lok Sabha elections, and actress Kangana Ranaut has made the cut and will contest from Mandi. She joins big names like Naveen Jindal from Kurukshetra and Jagadish Shettar from Belgaun, Karnataka. This marks the actress's foray into active politics.' Read more

'No Endorsing Online Gaming Platforms - I&B Ministry To Influencers'

'In a strict warning for social media influencers, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has cautioned them against endorsing offshore online betting platforms. The ministry emphasized the financial and socio-economic impact of online gambling, especially on youth. It advised against targeting Indian audiences with such promotions and urged social media intermediaries to sensitize users. Non-compliance may result in legal action under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.' Read more