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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced on Friday, February 21, that 16 states are set to raise ₹38,054 crore through bond sales scheduled for Tuesday. The auction will be conducted between 10:30-11:30 AM IST, with successful bidders required to complete payments on Thursday, as money markets will remain closed on Wednesday for Mahashivratri.CompanyValueChange%ChangeAccording to the indicative borrowing calendar for the January-March quarter, states had initially planned to raise ₹49,907 crore on Tuesday. However, the actual amount being mobilised is lower than projected.The following states will participate in the bond issuance, along with their respective borrowing amounts and tenures: StateAmount…

Aadar Jain, grandson of the late Raj Kapoor, is set to marry Alekha Advani today in a traditional Hindu ceremony in Mumbai. The celebrations are in full swing, with a star-studded mehendi ceremony attended by Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Neetu Kapoor, Riddhima Sahni, Jaya Bachchan, and Tina Ambani. Inside videos of Kareena and Karisma dancing to their iconic songs went viral. Earlier, Aadar and Alekha had a dreamy beachside white wedding in Goa on January 12, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Aadar looked dapper in a blue tuxedo, while Alekha stunned in an elegant off-shoulder white…

Google is rolling out a new functionality in its Phone app which aims to improve the sorting of calls on the handset, according to a report. It is said to introduce various filters for sorting out calls based on their type, from spam to unknown callers. Users will now reportedly see calls sorted into various categories instead of one continuous stream listing them all. The feature was previously reportedly introduced to the Phone app’s beta users but is said to have been widely released for all Android users.Filters on Google’s Phone AppAccording to an Android Authority report, the Phone app…

A new trade deal between the United States and China is likely to materialise in the coming years, according to Shaun Rein, Founder and Managing Director of China Market Research Group.Speaking to CNBC-TV18 about the shifting dynamics of US-China trade relations, Rein noted that US President Donald Trump has a “pathological desire” to secure a deal with China, primarily to bolster his appeal among his core supporter base.Rein highlighted that Trump’s approach to trade with China is perceived more favourably by the Chinese business community compared to that of former President Joe Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris. Under…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday praised Chhaava, the recently released Hindi film based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, starring Vicky Kaushal. The PM noted that the film is making waves throughout the country and acknowledged Maharashtra and Mumbai’s significant contribution to both Marathi and Hindi cinema.Speaking at the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan in New Delhi, PM Modi lauded the valour of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and referenced the historical novel Chhava by Shivaji Sawant, which introduced audiences to the Maratha ruler’s bravery.”It is Maharashtra and Mumbai that have given new heights to both Marathi and Hindi cinema.…

Boult has unveiled Mustang Q headphones alongside Mustang Torq, and Mustang Dyno truly wireless (TWS) earbuds in India as part of a collaboration with Ford’s Mustang. The Boult Mustang Q is an over-the-ear Bluetooth headphones with an IP67 rated build for water resistance. They are said to deliver up to 70 hours of playtime on a single charge with ANC enabled. The Boult Mustang Torq, and Mustang Dyno feature 13mm drivers and have dual device pairing support. They are claimed to offer 60 hours of total playback time on a single charge. All three models boast Ford Mustang-inspired stripes, logos…

A day after the post-mortem examinations of two women and a teenage girl, who were found dead in their Kolkata home, confirmed that they were murdered, police are now trying to identify those involved and the motive behind the crime, an officer said on Friday.The investigators are also probing the possible involvement of the two women’s husbands, who are siblings, or outsiders, he said.”The post-mortem reports suggested that the two women and the girl were killed and the findings raised questions about who was behind the crime. We are trying to find out whether the husbands killed their wives and…

Pinkie Roshan recently shared her first-ever bike ride experience on Instagram. In a video posted Thursday, she is seen in a stylish white floral co-ord set, seated safely between two individuals. She took the ride to conquer her fears, as mentioned in her heartfelt note.Watch the video here:She captioned it, ‘First ever BIKE RIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!We have Options. We have choices…Just Do It. IT STARTED WITH FEAR ….TOO MUCH FEAR…Within seconds it vanished…DARR KE AAGE JEET HAI.’As soon as she shared the note, likes and comments poured in from all sides. Rakesh Roshan wrote, ‘Now learn it will be the best way…

A significant advancement in India’s space technology has been achieved with the development of a 10-tonne vertical planetary mixer, the largest globally for solid propellant production. Designed and manufactured through a collaboration between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI), this new equipment is expected to enhance efficiency and safety in the manufacturing of solid rocket motors. The handover ceremony took place on February 13 at CMTI, Bengaluru, where Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) Director A. Rajarajan received the mixer in the presence of ISRO Chairman S. Somanath and CMTI Director K. Prasad.Enhancing Solid…

Nifty dropped below the 22,800 mark for the first time since June 2024, as markets struggled to hold onto early gains, with ongoing foreign outflows and concerns about new US tariffs weighing on investor sentiment. Auto stocks took the hardest hit, pulling the broader indices lower. On the brighter side, the Reserve Bank of India announced a massive $10-billion forex swap to ease liquidity pressures.CompanyValueChange%ChangeIn corporate news, 95 companies raised ₹1.4 lakh crore through QIPs in 2024, but nearly two-thirds of them are now trading below their issue price. Tata Steel CEO TV Narendran warned about potential risks to the…