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Month: February 2024

  • In Big Setback To INDIA Bloc In Bihar, 3 ‘Mahagathbandhan’ MLAs Join BJP |

    PATNA: The opposition INDIA bloc faced another setback in Bihar as three prominent ‘Mahagathbandhan’ MLAs joined the BJP on Tuesday. In a significant development, Congress MLAs Murari Prasad Gautam and Siddharth Saurav, along with RJD MLA Sangita Kumari, formally joined the BJP in the presence of top saffron party leaders. The trio later held discussions with Bihar Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha.

     

    #WATCH | Patna | Congress MLAs Murari Prasad Gautam and Siddharth Saurav, and RJD MLA Sangita Kumari who joined the BJP today meet Bihar Deputy CMs Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha pic.twitter.com/RVwxwOW77G


    — ANI (@ANI) February 27, 2024

     

    Blow To Opposition Ahead of Lok Sabha Polls

    This development comes at a crucial juncture, just weeks before the Election Commission announces the schedule for the Lok Sabha polls scheduled for April-May this year. The opposition Mahagathbandhan alliance, already grappling with the exit of Nitish Kumar last month, now faces internal dissent.

    Congress MLA Siddharth Singh Upset With Party Leadership

    Siddharth Singh, representing the Vikram constituency, is reported to be dissatisfied with the state leadership of the Congress. Notably, during a trust vote, Singh had refused to relocate to Hyderabad along with other Congress MLAs, citing prior commitments in his Bikram constituency.

    Impact On Mahagathbandhan’s Seat-Sharing Formula

    While the Mahagathbandhan alliance in Bihar, consisting of Congress, RJD, and Left parties, is working on a seat-sharing formula for the upcoming polls, the departure of these three MLAs is a significant blow. Murari Prasad Gautam, Siddharth Saurav, and Sangita Kumari hail from Chenari, Vikram, and Mohaniya Assembly seats, respectively.

    Congress Faces Internal Rebellion

    This development marks the first sign of rebellion within the Congress party. Siddharth Singh’s decision not to join the other MLAs in Hyderabad earlier and Murari Gautam losing his cabinet berth last month after Nitish Kumar’s exit indicate internal challenges within the Congress party in the state.

    In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the NDA secured a resounding victory with 353 seats, while the UPA managed 91 seats, and other parties won 98. With the political landscape shifting in Bihar, the upcoming polls will be closely watched for their impact on the state’s political dynamics. The departure of these three Mahagathbandhan MLAs is poised to influence the electoral narrative as parties gear up for another round of crucial elections.

  • BJP busy preparing for Lok Sabha elections, marathon meetings will be held on 28th February…

    Raipur. In the context of Lok Sabha election preparations, marathon meetings of Bharatiya Janata Party are going to be held on 28th February. In these marathon meetings convened at the BJP state office located in the Kushabhau Thackeray complex of the capital, state co-in-charge Nitin Naveen will review the progress of the work so far and guide the officials in view of the elections. Read this also: The laughter will echo again in the house of Sidhu Moosewala’s parents, good news will be heard soon…

    Giving information about the meetings, BJP State General Secretary Sanjay Srivastava said that first of all there will be a meeting of cluster in-charges, Lok Sabha in-charges, Lok Sabha convenors and co-convenors. In the second meeting, there will be a meeting of groups of various programs of BJP. After this, a meeting of state in-charges, presidents, general secretaries and division in-charges of all BJP fronts has been organized. Lastly, the important meeting of the State Election Committee will be held in the presence of state co-in-charge Naveen.

    Read this also: Flight facility will soon be available from Bastar to Jabalpur and Delhi

    Srivastava said that these meetings are very important from the point of view of election preparations, and there will be detailed discussion on the guiding points of the election strategy. In the light of these points, responsibilities will be assigned to officials and workers from Mandal to Shakti Kendra and Booth Committees.

    Read this also: CG Crime: BJP leader accused of cheating on the pretext of job, Police registered FIR… Know the case

    BJP State General Secretary said that the BJP workers are very excited by the historic mandate achieved with public blessings in the last assembly elections, and are entering the electoral fray with a targeted resolution of ‘this time four hundred times’ to make lotus bloom on all the 11 Lok Sabha seats of the state. Are. BJP is progressing very fast in the election preparations, while Congress seems to be a victim of defeated morale and frustration.

    Read this also: Dandavat Yatra in protest against cow smuggling, Amanaka demands to send the accused of cow smuggling to jail…

    He said that the state government led by Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai, who is just two months old and working rapidly on the achievements of the Central Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and ‘Modi’s Guarantee’, has earned unprecedented public trust and its results will be visible in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. It will clearly be seen in favor of BJP.

  • RCB-W vs GG WPL 2024 LIVE Streaming Details: Timings, Telecast Date, When And Where To Watch Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Giants, Match No.5 In India Online And On TV Channel | cricket news

    Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (RCB-W) will take on Gujarat Giants in Match 4 of Women’s Premier League (WPL 2024) today at M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru. The match is of utmost importance to both the teams as they play for vital 2 points, but even more for Giants who lost their opening game by five wickets to Mumbai Indians (MI-W) a couple of days back. RCB, on the other hand, have taken off in style, winning their opening match against UP-Warriorz by 5 wickets.

    Speaking about the WPL 2024 Points Table, MI-W are on the top with 2 wins from 2 matches. Delhi Capitals Women (DC-W) are second in the standings with 1 win from 2 matches and RCB are third with same number of wins from same matches. Giants, at fourth and Warriorz, last, are only 2 teams with no wins so far.

    Smriti Mandhana who has not shown her best across two seasons of WPL, needs to step up today and perform for her side. She looked good in the opening match but her innings was soon cut short. However, against Giants, RCB captain has a good chance to regain her form.

    Here’s everything you need to know about live streaming and telecast of WPL 2024 match:

    When will Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Giants, WPL 2024 match be played?

    RCB-W vs GG-W will be played on February 27, Tuesday.

    Where will Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Giants, WPL 2024 match be played?

    RCB-W vs GG-W will be played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

    What time will the Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Giants, WPL 2024 begin?

    RCB-W vs GG-W will start at 7:30 PM IST.

    Which TV channels will broadcast the Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Giants, WPL 2024 match?

    RCB-W vs GG-W will be televised on the Sports 18 Network in India.

    How do I watch Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Giants, WPL 2024 match via live streaming?

    RCB-W vs GG-W will be streamed live on the JioCinema app and website in India.

    RCB-W Vs GG-W: Predicted Playing 11s

    RCB-W predicted XI: Smriti Mandhana (C), Sophie Devine, Sabbhineni Meghana, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh (WK), Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molyneux, Shreyanka Patil, Renuka Singh, Simran Bahadur, Asha Sobhana.

    GG-W predicted XI: Beth Mooney (C & WK), Veda Krishnamurthy, Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Ashleigh Gardner, Dayalan Hemalatha, Sneh Rana, Tanuja Kanwar, Kathryn Bryce, Lea Tahuhu, Meghna Singh

  • PhonePe Unveils Celebrity Voice Feature On SmartSpeakers With Mammooty, Kichcha Sudeep, And Mahesh Babu |

    New Delhi: Amidst technological progress, Fintech firm PhonePe made a significant announcement on Monday, February 26th. They introduced a pioneering celebrity voice feature in collaboration with renowned Indian actors Mammooty, Kichcha Sudeep, and Mahesh Babu. This innovative feature, a first of its kind, is set to enhance user experience across regions such as Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.

    This latest feature enables PhonePe SmartSpeakers to authenticate customer payments using the voice of local celebrities in their respective regions. It is accessible throughout India in both English and the regional languages of Malayalam, Kannada, and Telugu. (Also Read: MWC 2024: Xiaomi Watch 2, Watch S3, Smart Band 8 Pro Launched Globally; Check Price, Specs And Other Features)

    Unveiling the multi-celeb voice feature on #PhonePe SmartSpeaker!

    Merchants nationwide can now enjoy payment alerts in Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi & English, voiced by the iconic @urstrulyMahesh @mammukka @KicchaSudeep & @SrBachchan

    Experience it at a store near you!… pic.twitter.com/PmaP5iEQ40
    — PhonePe (@PhonePe) February 26, 2024

    Previously, PhonePe introduced the celebrity voice feature on its SmartSpeakers in partnership with the legendary Indian actor, Shri. Amitabh Bachchan which is available in both Hindi and English languages. (Also Read: OnePlus Watch 2 With Up To 100 Hours Battery Life Launched In India; Check Price, Sensors And Other Specs)

    Since its launch a year ago, the PhonePe SmartSpeaker has seen over 4.8 million devices deployed by merchant partners, covering 90% of postal codes nationwide. Incorporating celebrity voices from diverse regions aims to enhance the interactive payment experience for both customers and merchants.

    Yuvraj Singh Shekhawat, who holds the position of Chief Business Officer for the Merchant Business division at PhonePe, stated that, “Our extensive network of over 3.8+ crore merchants is spread across different regions in India, each with its unique linguistic needs for payment validation.

    Through partnerships with various renowned celebrities, we are adapting and tailoring our services to meet such distinct needs of our merchants in a creative way. This ensures the efficient use of our devices while also boosting the appeal of the PhonePe SmartSpeaker among both merchants and customers.”

    Here’s a simplified step-by-step guide for merchants to enable this feature: 

    1. Start by opening the PhonePe for Business App.

    2. Navigate to the SmartSpeaker section on the app’s home screen.

    3. Look for ‘My SmartSpeaker’ and tap on ‘SmartSpeaker Voice’.

    4. Select the celebrity voice you prefer in your chosen language.

    5. Once you’ve made your choice, hit ‘Confirm’ to activate the voice.

    6. Your device will then restart with the updated language featuring the selected celebrity’s voice within a few hours.

    The introduction of the celebrity voice feature on PhonePe’s SmartSpeakers marks a significant advancement in user interaction and customization within the fintech industry. 

  • Platinum Industries IPO: You can place bets in the IPO of this company, know the minimum amount you can invest?

    Platinum Industries IPO: The IPO of stabilizers manufacturing company Platinum Industries Limited has opened for retail investors from today i.e. 27th February. In this you will be able to bid till 29th February. The company’s shares will be listed on the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange on March 5.

    Platinum Industries Limited wants to raise ₹235.32 crore through this IPO. For this the company will issue 13,761,225 fresh shares. This is a completely fresh IPO, in which the existing investors and promoters of the company will not sell a single share through Offer for Sale.

    Minimum investment will be ₹14,877 (Platinum Industries IPO)

    Platinum Industries Limited has fixed the price band of this issue at ₹162-₹171. Retail investors can bid for a minimum of one lot i.e. 87 shares. If you apply for 1 lot as per the upper price band of the IPO at ₹171, you will have to invest ₹14,877. At the same time, retail investors can apply for a maximum of 13 lots i.e. 1131 shares. For this, investors will have to spend Rs 193,401 as per the upper price band.

    Platinum Industries premium in gray market 58%

    Before the opening of the IPO, the company’s shares had reached a premium of 58% i.e. ₹ 100 per share in the gray market. In such a situation, according to the upper price band of ₹ 171, its listing can be at ₹ 271. However, this is just an estimate, the listing price of a share is quite different from the gray market price.

  • Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Left’s Wayanad Bid Throws Another Challenge For Rahul Gandhi, Congress-Led INDI Alliance |

    In a move that hints at more rifts in the Congress-led Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc, the CPI(M) today announced its candidate fro the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala, curently held by Rahul Gandhi. The CPI(M) indirectly asked Congress to vacate the seat for the Left pary. The move puts the Congress on backfoot once again as the INDIA bloc parties have been posing a new challenge to the grand old party every other day.

    CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat said, “CPI has declared its candidate for the seat in Wayanad, Comrade Annie Raja, who has played a key role in ‘Mahila Andholan’. Now she will be the candidate from the side of the whole LDF. Rahul Gandhi and Congress need to think, they say that their fight is against BJP. In Kerala, if you come and fight against Left, what message are you giving? So they need to think about their seat once again.”

    In the 2019 elections, the CPI had fielded 4 candidates but lost on all seats. Of the 20 Lok Sabha seats in Kerala, Congress bagged 15, the Indian Union Muslim League two and the CPI(M), KC(M), and RSP won 1 seat each.  

    Kerala Dare For Congress

    The Communist Party of India (CPI) has announced its first list of four candidates for Lok Sabha elections in Kerala yesterday. The CPI fielded Pannian Raveendran from Thiruvananthapuram, Annie Raja from Wayanad, VS Sunil Kumar from Thrissur and Arun Kumar from Mavelikara. Notably, all of the four seats are currently held by the Congress party – Rahul Gandhi from Wayanad and Shashi Tharoor from Thiruvananthapuram, T. N. Prathapan from Thrissur and Kodikunnil Suresh from the Mavelikara seat. By announcing the candidate for these seats first, CPI has played a similar card like Akhilesh Yadav did in Uttar Pradesh. Now, the ball is in Congress party’s court whether it accepts or rejects the Left party’s offer.

    The Left party has urged Congress to not contest from Kerala and insteat focus on North where the BJP is very strong. Just like Trinamool Congress in Bengal, Left and its allies want Congress to leave Kerala to them only. 

    Congress On Backfoot

    Congress is already on a backfoot when it comes to seat sharing as part of the INDIA bloc. While Mamata Banerjee has already refused to ally with Congress or Left in Bengal saying that TMC will contest all 42 seats alone against the BJP. Similarly, the AAP said that it will contest all 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab alone. While the AAP and SP sealed seat sharing deal with Congress for some states, that made Congress minorty shareholder. In Uttar Pradesh, Congress has just got 17 seats out of the 80 while in Delhi, it has got 3 out of seven seats.

    Will Rahul Gandhi Quit Wayanad?

    It’s unlikely that Rahul Gandhi will leave the Wayanad seat. Recently, Rahul Gandhi rushed to the Wayanad after elephant attacks happened in the region. Also, Gandhi won from the Wayanad seat but lost from Amethi. There are very low chances of Rahul Gandhi contesting from Amethi once again. Thus, it’s likely that while Congress may agree to take one or two step back in Kerala to appease the Left, but it may go for a friendly fight from the Wayanad seat.

  • Raipur Press Club officials met the Chief Minister and invited him to attend the swearing-in ceremony.

    Raipur. The newly elected officials of Raipur Press Club had a courtesy meeting with Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai today at the State Guest House, Pahuna. He presented Chhattisgarh’s litterateur Vinod Kumar Shukla’s work ‘Deewar Mein Ek Khirki Rehti Thi’ to the Chief Minister.

    Press Club President Prafulla Thakur invited Chief Minister Sai to attend the swearing-in ceremony of newly elected officials. The Chief Minister congratulated and congratulated all the officials and thanked for the invitation. On this occasion, Chief Minister’s Media Advisor Pankaj Jha, Vice President Sandeep Shukla, Press Club General Secretary Vaibhav Shiv Pandey, Treasurer Raman Halwai and Joint Secretaries Trupti Soni, Arvind Sonwani were also present. was present.

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  • Odisha’s Pramod Bhagat wins gold medal in Para-Badminton World Championship in Thailand

    Bhubaneswar: In the longest final of para-badminton, Padma Shri Pramod Bhagat defeated Daniel Bethell of England in the SL3 category to retain his gold at the BWF Para-Badminton World Championships 2024 in Thailand today.

    The win broke several records for Pramod, not only making him the first para-athlete to win three consecutive golds at the BWF Para-Badminton World Championships, but also equaling Lin Dan’s record of five World Championships. He has won gold in 2009, 2015, 2019, 2022 and 2024.

    The rivalry between Pramod and Daniel Bethel is well known and this match proved to be exactly that. The match, which lasted 1 hour 40 minutes, was very long and tight and could have gone either way. Pramod Bhagat started the game with 5 consecutive points and took a good lead, but Bethel made a strong comeback and won the first set 21-14.

    The second set also started in the same aggressive manner, but as the match progressed, there were long rallies and both players were unable to open up and their defense was excellent. Somehow, Pramod made mistakes on Bethel’s part and won the second set 21 -15.

    With the match tied, the deciding set was going to be crucial and Pramod once again changed his strategy to confuse Bethel, giving him the lead and winning his third consecutive World Championship 21-14. Apart from this, Pramod won a bronze medal in men’s doubles with Sukant Kadam and another bronze medal in mixed doubles with Manish Ramdas. Commenting on the same, Pramod said, “This win holds a very special place in my heart for various reasons. Firstly, I have been able to equal my idol Lin Dan’s record of 5 World Championships and secondly, I have been able to retain 3 consecutive World Championships.”

    He added, “This match with Bethel will be the toughest for me mentally and physically. I haven’t been playing well against Bethel the past few months and it was time for me to prove the doubters wrong. The match was tiring and Bethel played brilliantly but somehow I managed to win.”

  • OnePlus Watch 2 With Up To 100 Hours Battery Life Launched In India; Check Price, Sensors And Other Specs |

    New Delhi: OnePlus has launched its OnePlus Watch 2 smartwatch in India and globally. The announcement comes as expected, as OnePlus had earlier teased the arrival of the smartwatch at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona. Notably, the OnePlus Watch 2 comes with numerous upgrades over its predecessor, the OnePlus Watch, which debuted in India in 2021.

    The high-end smartwatch OnePlus Watch 2 comes packed with military-grade certification and an IP68 rating, making it resistant to dust and water. The OnePlus Watch 2 smartwatch comes in Black Steel and Radiant Steel colour options. The watch will go on sale in India from March 4 at 12 noon.

    Say hello to #OnePlusWatch2 Powered by Wear OS by Google, powerful Snapdragon W5 with dual engine architecture, market-beating battery life, Unparalleled precision with Dual-frequency GPS, and premium build quality. Sale begins 4th March at 12PM. Learn more:… pic.twitter.com/pnrdUeIHNb
    — OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) February 26, 2024

    OnePlus Watch 2 Price And Availability

    Buyers can purchase the smartwatch in India colour via Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, the OnePlus online store, Reliance Digital, Croma, and other offline stores. For Indian consumers, the price of the OnePlus Watch 2 smartwatch is set at Rs 24,999. On the other hand, the OnePlus Watch 2 is priced at $299.99 (around Rs 24,862) in the US, €329 (approximately Rs 29,577) in the EU, and £299 (around Rs 31,419) in the UK. (Also Read: iQOO Neo 9 Pro 5G vs Realme 12 Pro 5G Plus: Which 5G Smartphone Should You Choose?)

    OnePlus Watch 2 Specifications

    The premium smartwatch boasts a 1.43-inch AMOLED round display, offering a vibrant viewing experience with 1000 nits of peak brightness. The smartwatch is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 and BES2700 processors. It incorporates a range of sensors including acceleration, gyroscope, optical heart rate, optical pulse oximeter, geomagnetic, light, and barometer sensors, enhancing its functionality for various activities.

    The all-new flagship #OnePlusWatch2 powered by Wear OS by Google.
    Sale begins 4th March, 12 PM.
    Learn more: https://t.co/fGKGL322BN pic.twitter.com/uTBWKZ5Y9E
    — OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) February 26, 2024

    The OnePlus Watch 2 is loaded with a 500mAh battery with 7.5W VOOC fast charging. It promises an impressive battery life of up to 100 hours on a single charge and up to 12 days in Power Saving Mode. The OnePlus Watch 2 operates on Google’s Wear OS 4 platform. Furthermore, it features 2GB of RAM and ample 32GB of internal storage, catering to diverse user needs. (Also Read: Boult Audio K40 TWS Earbuds Launched In India, Available At Rs 899, Check Full Specs)

  • ‘By Next Monday We’ll Have A Ceasefire’: US President Biden On Israel-Hamas conflict | world news

    US President Joe Biden highlighted that he hopes there will be a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict by “next Monday,” as reported by CNN.

    He further said that we are close to it but it’s not done yet. “Well, I hope by the beginning of the weekend, I mean, the end of the weekend,” Biden said after being asked when a ceasefire might start. “My national security adviser tells me that we’re close. We’re close, it’s not done yet. And my hope is that by next Monday we’ll have a ceasefire,” Biden added. Earlier on Monday, according to CNN, Hamas backed off some key demands in the negotiations for a hostage deal and paused the fighting in Gaza following Israeli accusations that its position was “delusional”.

    It brought the negotiating parties closer to an initial agreement that could halt the fighting and see a group of Israeli hostages released, according to two sources familiar with the discussions.

    Following the meeting held in Paris between the US, Egyptian, and Israeli intelligence chiefs and the Qatari prime minister, a senior Biden administration official said, “The major obstacles have been resolved in terms of Hamas insisting on a full withdrawal of Israeli forces and an end the war.”

    “Hamas’ requirements for the number of Palestinians (prisoners that) would have to be freed have declined,” the official added. Meanwhile, a diplomatic source familiar with the discussions said that Hamas softened its position ahead of an agreement on the first phase of a deal, according to CNN.

    However, it is expected that more challenging hurdles will emerge later when complex issues like Hamas releasing male IDF hostages and an end to the war are discussed. Furthermore, those involved in the discussions said that an agreement would likely be implemented in multiple phases and once an initial deal is made, it could lead to a truce lasting for as long as six weeks with a group of Israeli hostages released, including women, children, the elderly and the sick, in exchange for a smaller number of Palestinian prisoners than Hamas had initially demanded.

    According to CNN, the second phase is where discussions are expected to get even more complicated. Reportedly, Israeli leaders have made it clear that they intend to launch a military offensive into Rafah, while in an earlier proposal, Hamas said they want to use a second phase to discuss “the requirements necessary for the continuation of the mutual cessation of military operations.” .”

    Earlier on Sunday, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said that the Paris meeting resulted in “an understanding among the four of them about what the basic contours of a hostage deal for a temporary ceasefire would look like.”

    “There will have to be indirect discussions by Qatar and Egypt with Hamas because ultimately they will have to agree to release the hostages. That work is underway. And we hope that in the coming days, we can drive to a point where there is actually a firm and final agreement on this issue. But we will have to wait and see,” he added.