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18 Mar

Centum Electronics shares jump 5%, company raises Rs 210 crore through QIP

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Centum Electronics shares rose over 5 percent on March 17 and closed at Rs 1,350 per share. This development comes after the company announced that it has raised Rs 210 crore through its qualified institutional placement (QIP). Notably, Prashant Jain's 3P India Equity Fund acquired 3.52 percent stake (over 5.17 lakh equity shares) in the company by participating in the QIP. This took the firm's total stake in the company to 5.47 percent. The company announced that the QIP comprises 18.10 lakh shares at an issue price of Rs 1,160 per equity share. However, this is around Rs 60 lower…

17 Mar

Xiaomi 15 Series launched in India; pre-booking starts March 19 with exclusive benefits

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Xiaomi India has unveiled the Xiaomi 15 Series, featuring the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, marking a major leap in smartphone photography. The flagship Xiaomi 15 Ultra, co-engineered with Leica, will be available for early access through ‘The Inner Circle Sale’ on March 18 at 12 Noon exclusively on mi.com. Pre-bookings for the Xiaomi 15 Series commence on March 19 across mi.com, Amazon.in, and authorized retail stores, running until April 2. Customers pre-booking the Xiaomi 15 Ultra will receive benefits worth ₹21,999, including the Photography Kit - Legend Edition, while Xiaomi 15 pre-bookings come with benefits worth ₹10,999, including…

17 Mar

Polymatech Electronics unveils Sapphire Ingots, 6G Telecom Die at ISPEC 2025 in Gujarat

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Polymatech Electronics, India’s first opto-semiconductor company, launched its latest semiconductor innovations at ISPEC 2025, held at Mahatma Mandir, Gujarat. The event witnessed the unveiling of Sapphire Ingots, Sapphire Wafers, and the 6G Telecom Die by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel, alongside Polymatech CEO and MD Eswara Rao Nandam and ECM Greentech General Manager Anis Jouini. Polymatech’s new Sapphire Ingots and Wafers are designed for critical applications in LED substrates, power devices, RF mobile components, and semiconductor wafers used in high-frequency and microwave technologies. Their high thermal conductivity, mechanical strength, and optical transparency make them essential for aerospace and military…

17 Mar

Sikkim Buddhist delegation joins protest for Mahabodhi Temple control

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

A delegation of Buddhist monks from Sikkim, led by Ongdi Pintso Bhutia, state convenor of the All India Buddhist Forum, has joined the ongoing protest in Bodh Gaya, demanding Buddhist control over the administration of the Mahabodhi Vihara. The protest, organized by the All India Buddhist Forum, seeks to repeal the Bodh Gaya Temple Management Act of 1949, which currently mandates a nine-member committee to oversee the temple’s administration. Protesters argue that only four of these members are Buddhists, while the rest, including the chairman—who is the District Magistrate—may not be from the faith. Demonstrators, including volunteers from Ladakh, have…

17 Mar

Holi festivities with a splash of colorful Dhekiajuli

Banasree SarkarAssamDhekiajuli

The town of Dhekiajuli came alive as its citizens celebrated Holi, the colorful holiday, with great zeal and traditional fervor. Community get-togethers, cultural performances, devotional rites at Satras and Naamghars, and the joyful splattering of colors were all part of the two-day celebrations, which reflected the state's diverse cultural fabric. At Naamghars and Satras, where devotees congregated to partake in spiritual discussions and ask for blessings, the day started on Friday with a special Naam Kirtan. In and around the various Satras and Naamghar of Dhekiajuli Co-District, a sense of calm and devotion was created by the recital of Naam…

17 Mar

Auburn Secures Top Seed in NCAA Tournament Bracket

Sonakshi SarkarInternational

The 2025 NCAA Tournament bracket has been unveiled, with Auburn University earning the No. 1 overall seed despite a recent loss in the SEC Tournament final. Auburn leads the South Region, while Duke, Houston, and Florida secure the other No. 1 seeds in the East, Midwest, and West Regions, respectively. The tournament's "First Four" games are set for Tuesday and Wednesday, determining the final entrants for the main bracket. The first round of March Madness kicks off on Thursday and Friday, with 68 teams vying for the national championship.

17 Mar

SpaceX Capsule Docks with ISS to Retrieve Stranded Astronauts

Sonakshi SarkarInternational

A SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS), delivering four astronauts as part of NASA's Crew-10 mission. This arrival enables astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been on the ISS for over nine months, to return to Earth. The docking occurred approximately 29 hours after launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The returning astronauts are scheduled to depart the ISS on Wednesday, marking the end of their extended mission.

17 Mar

NSDC, AIU join hands to revolutionize academic credential verification in India

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The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to streamline academic credential verification and integrate skill-based education into higher learning institutions across India. The collaboration will establish a technology-driven verification system leveraging the National Academic Depository (NAD) and institution-level data. This initiative aims to enhance transparency, curb fraudulent practices, and improve international trust in Indian academic and skill credentials. The NSDC Trust Platform will serve as the backbone for authentication, allowing universities and employers to verify qualifications efficiently. ShriVed Mani Tiwari, COO (Officiating CEO), NSDC & MD, NSDC…

17 Mar

President Trump Orders Military Action Targeting Houthi Terrorists

Sonakshi SarkarInternational

On Saturday, President Donald Trump announced that he had ordered decisive airstrikes against Houthi rebel positions in Yemen. In a statement, he described the Houthis as "terrorists" responsible for ongoing acts of piracy and violence against American and allied vessels in strategic waterways. The President emphasized that previous responses had been insufficient, leading to increased aggression from the Houthis. This military action aims to protect international shipping lanes and deter further hostile activities in the region.

17 Mar

Seven detainees in Ajnala case to be moved back to Punjab

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Punjab government has decided against extending the detention of seven close aides of jailed Lok Sabha MP and pro-Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh under the National Security Act (NSA). As a result, the detainees, who were lodged in Assam’s Dibrugarh jail for nearly two years, will be transferred back to Punjab, a senior police official confirmed on Sunday. The seven individuals were arrested in connection with the 2023 Ajnala Police Station attack. Those being moved back to Punjab include Basant Singh, Bhagwant Singh Bajekhana, Gurmeet Singh Bukkanwala, Sarabjit Kalsi, Ranjeet Kalsi, Gurinder Pal Singh Gurri Aujla, Harjeet Singh (alias Chacha),…