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Flipkart, a leading e-commerce platform, has introduced its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) service for both online and offline transactions within and beyond its application. This initiative aims to lessen Flipkart’s reliance on third-party UPI apps such as Paytm, PhonePe, Google Pay, and Amazon Pay, given its substantial user base of over 500 million registered users and 1.4 million sellers. Dheeraj Aneja, Senior Vice President of Flipkart’s Fintech and Payments Group, emphasized the convenience and cost-effectiveness of Flipkart UPI, aligning with customer expectations. Users can now generate a UPI ID within the Flipkart app to facilitate payments to merchants, individuals, and…

Google reinstated several apps on its Play Store on Saturday, following their removal from the marketplace the previous day due to “non-compliance” with billing policies. Among the reinstated apps are Info Edge India’s Naukri, 99acres, and Naukri Gulf, along with People Interactive’s Shaadi matrimonial platform. Info Edge founder and vice-chairman Sanjeev Bikhchandani expressed gratitude for the efforts made to restore the apps, acknowledging the dedication of the team in managing the crisis. Despite the setback, Info Edge remained proactive, working with Google to reinstate its apps. In a subsequent filing, Info Edge announced the reinstatement of its mobile applications Naukri…

The ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has revealed its inaugural list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, featuring prominent leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and others. Announcing the list, BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde expressed the party’s confidence in securing a third consecutive term in government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, anticipating a substantial mandate. Here are some of the key contenders from the BJP’s first list and their respective constituencies: This initial list highlights the BJP’s prominent candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, indicating a strategic…

The Supreme Court underscored the paramount importance of Article 21, stating that it is the essence of the Constitution as it safeguards the liberty of citizens. This observation came following a case where the Bombay High Court granted bail to Amol Vithal Vahile, a prime murder suspect, after a directive from the apex court on January 29. The bench, comprising Justices B R Gavai and Sandeep Mehta, expressed concern over the delay in adjudicating matters related to liberty. It noted instances where the high court failed to promptly decide bail and anticipatory bail applications, thereby impinging on individuals’ fundamental rights.…

BJP’s Initial Lok Sabha Candidate List 2024: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has once again nominated veteran Bollywood actor and current MP Hema Malini from Mathura for the forthcoming polls, as disclosed in the party’s first list of Lok Sabha candidates released on Saturday. The party has also fielded Ajay Mishra Teni, Mahesh Sharma, SPS Baghel, and Sakshi Maharaj from Uttar Pradesh in the Lok Sabha polls. For the Lok Sabha elections 2024, former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has been named as the BJP candidate from the Vidisha seat.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unveiled its first batch of candidates for the impending General Elections, signaling its preparedness for the significant polls. With over 195 names, the initial list includes prominent figures like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and 34 Union Ministers. Prime Minister Modi is set to contest from his stronghold in Varanasi, as confirmed by the party’s general secretary Vinod Tawde. After extensive deliberations, the BJP’s central election committee convened a meeting at the party headquarters on Thursday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, J P Nadda, and other senior leaders in attendance. Earlier today, BJP MP Jayant Sinha…

The electric two-wheeler (E2W) segment in India witnessed a notable uptick in registrations during February 2024, signaling a robust 24% year-on-year expansion in high-speed scooters. Data from Vahan revealed this surge, highlighting the increasing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country and the progress made by key industry players. In February, registrations for high-speed E2Ws totaled 81,963 units, maintaining a steady month-on-month status. The presence of an additional day in February contributed to this growth. The year-to-date average monthly run rate stood at 73,190 units, marking a significant 21% increase compared to the previous fiscal year’s average of 60,500…

BJP Candidate List 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is poised to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from the Varanasi seat in Uttar Pradesh, a constituency he currently represents in the Lower House of Parliament. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unveiled its first list of 195 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections in the national capital on March 2. This initial list includes prominent figures such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will seek reelection from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who will contest from Gandhinagar in Gujarat. Comprising names of 34 Union Ministers and…

Upcoming Ex-Dividend Stocks: Marico Ltd, Panchsheel Organics, Sanofi India, and others are set to trade ex-dividend in the upcoming week, starting from Monday, March 4. Additionally, some companies will also trade ex-bonus and ex-split during this period. The ex-dividend date signifies when the stock price adjusts to exclude the upcoming dividend payout. On this day, the stock becomes ex-dividend, meaning it no longer includes the value of the next dividend payment. Dividends are payable to shareholders listed on the company’s record date. Here are the stocks declaring dividends in the coming week:

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), Coca-Cola’s bottling arm in India, has revealed plans to invest Rs 350 crore in Madhya Pradesh for establishing two manufacturing lines at its Rajgarh plant. This announcement was made during the Regional Industry Conclave in Ujjain, bringing HCCB’s total investment in the state to over Rs 660 crore. The new investment will introduce two cutting-edge manufacturing lines at HCCB’s Rajgarh facility, focusing on producing Affordable Small Sparkling Packs (ASSP) and Juice Tetra Packs, according to a statement. Apart from enhancing HCCB’s manufacturing capabilities, this expansion is expected to make a significant contribution to the state’s economy,…