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  • PM Modi Boosts Wildlife Conservation on World Wildlife Day

    PM Modi Boosts Wildlife Conservation on World Wildlife Day

    On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a meeting for the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) to celebrate World Wildlife Day. He announced that the count of Asiatic lions will take place in May this year. After enjoying a lion safari at Gir National Park in Gujarat, Modi went to the meeting in Sasan, which was also attended by Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and other important members.

    During the meeting, Modi laid the foundation stone for a new National Referral Centre for Wildlife in Junagadh. He also declared that a Centre of Excellence for managing conflicts between humans and wildlife will be set up in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Additionally, he revealed a book about river dolphins.

    The NBWL, which helps the government protect wildlife, has 47 members, including military leaders and state representatives. Modi is the chairperson, while the Environment Minister is the vice-chairperson.

    After his safari, Modi shared on X that the Asiatic lion population has been increasing thanks to everyone’s hard work. He praised the tribal communities and women around Gir for their efforts in protecting the lions’ habitat. Modi noted that over the last decade, populations of tigers, leopards, and rhinos have also grown, showing how much people value wildlife.

    The government has approved over ₹2,900 crore for Project Lion, aimed at protecting Asiatic lions, which only exist in Gujarat. Currently, these lions live in nearly 30,000 square kilometers across 53 areas in 9 districts of Gujarat.

    A National Referral Centre for Wildlife is being built on over 20 hectares in Junagadh. This center will include a high-tech monitoring station for tracking wildlife and a modern hospital to support conservation work. The state government has worked with the Railways to create safety plans to prevent lion accidents on train tracks in their area, and this effort has greatly reduced such accidents.

    As part of his three-day visit to Gujarat, Modi also visited the Somnath temple and an animal rescue center called Vantara, where elephants and other animals get care and rehabilitation.

  • Angel One’s Shares Fall Sharply Amid Data Breach Announcement

    Angel One’s Shares Fall Sharply Amid Data Breach Announcement

    Shares of Angel One dropped 10% to a 52-week low of Rs 1,952.2 during trading on Monday, with a lot of activity as 24.4 lakh shares were traded worth Rs 493.3 crore. At around 12:36 p.m., the stock was down 7.7% to Rs 2,002. This decline follows a 12% drop over the last two days after the company revealed unauthorized access to client data.

    Angel One reported receiving alerts about the data leak on Thursday, February 27, from a partner monitoring the dark web. The alerts pointed out that some of its customers’ data had been accessed without permission. The company later confirmed that some of its AWS resources were compromised.

    In an official statement, Angel One said it had quickly changed passwords for its AWS services and other applications to limit the damage. They also hired an outside forensic expert to investigate the breach and understand how it happened. The company reassured customers that the incident does not affect their securities, funds, or account details, and all client accounts are safe. They are continuing to look into the issue to check for any further impacts while keeping everyone informed.

    In terms of business, Angel One had more trading activity and market share in January 2025, but total new clients added dropped to 6.6 lakh from 7.8 lakh in December 2024. Nevertheless, the total number of clients grew by 2.1% from the previous month, rising to 3.01 crore from 2.95 crore in December.

    Despite being down 35% in the last three months, Angel One’s stock has increased by 79% over the past two years. The company’s total market value is now Rs 18,144 crore.

  • Goyal’s Urgent US Trip: Tackling Trump’s Tariff Threat

    Goyal’s Urgent US Trip: Tackling Trump’s Tariff Threat

    Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal unexpectedly traveled to the United States on Monday for urgent discussions about trade. This trip comes just weeks before President Donald Trump plans to impose new tariffs that could affect Indian exports.

    Goyal’s visit follows canceled meetings and comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent trip to Washington, D.C. During that visit, India and the US agreed on a trade deal, aiming to boost bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.

    Concerns About Trump’s Tariffs

    Trump’s new tariffs, set to begin in early April, worry many Indian exporters, particularly those in industries like automobiles and agriculture. A report by Citi Research predicts India could lose up to $7 billion annually because of these tariffs.

    During his trip, Goyal is looking for more information about these tariffs and their impact on India. He may also discuss possible concessions and ways to lower tariffs to improve trade between the two countries.

    India is open to lowering tariffs on some industrial goods like cars and chemicals but is hesitant to reduce tariffs on agricultural products, which could hurt many farmers.

    To ease trade tensions, India has already cut tariffs on certain items. For instance, taxes on high-end motorcycles have decreased from 50% to 30%, and tariffs on bourbon whiskey were reduced from 150% to 100%. India is also planning to boost its energy imports and buy more defense equipment from the US.

    India’s trade with the US, its largest trading partner, has increased by 8% each year, reaching over $106 billion in the last ten months, resulting in a trade surplus for India. However, certain sectors like chemicals, metals, and food products could be hit hard by the possible new tariffs. If these tariffs are extended to more agricultural products, India could struggle with exports in areas like shrimp and dairy.

  • Renowned Urologist Dr. George P. Abraham Found Dead: Investigation Underway

    Renowned Urologist Dr. George P. Abraham Found Dead: Investigation Underway

    Dr. George P. Abraham, a well-known urologist, was discovered dead at his farmhouse in Nedumbassery, Kochi. Police reported that the 75-year-old surgeon’s body was found hanging. Dr. Abraham was a highly respected doctor who specialized in complicated urinary disorders. He worked at a leading private hospital in Kochi and had performed over 2,500 kidney transplants in his career.

    Dr. Abraham was the third person in the world to conduct a living donor Laparoscopic Kidney Transplant and was the first to perform several advanced surgeries in Kerala, including the first cadaver transplant and 3D laparoscopic surgery. In total, he had completed around 15,000 endourological procedures, which are surgeries done inside the urinary tract.

    He also treated more than 8,500 patients with a specific kidney stone surgery called PCNL and over 12,000 patients with Ureteroscopy and Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). His body has been taken to a private hospital in Angamaly for further investigation, and police are looking into the situation.

    In a separate case, a 26-year-old trainee doctor was found dead in his hostel room at MJN Medical College and Hospital in Cooch Behar, West Bengal. The police have started an investigation under section 103 (murder) and are awaiting an autopsy result.

    Additionally, on January 28, another doctor, Dr. Dinesh Gaur, was found murdered in Greater Noida. His body was discovered covered in blood in a room he was renting out. The police believe that a couple, who became his tenants just three days before the murder, might be involved. They are currently on the run.

  • Bangladesh’s Yunus Calls for Justice and Support for Rohingya Refugees

    Bangladesh’s Yunus Calls for Justice and Support for Rohingya Refugees

    In Bangladesh, the leader of the interim government, Muhammad Yunus, has asked for careful recording of the alleged “atrocities” that happened under former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s rule. Yunus talked about this during a meeting with UN officials, explaining that without good records, it’s hard to find the truth and deliver justice.

    He highlighted serious issues like the violent response to protests at Shapla Chattar, police mistreatment after a controversial court ruling, and claims of police killings without trials. The UN officials said they are ready to help Bangladesh keep track of human rights violations.

    UN Resident Coordinator Gwen Lewis mentioned that this effort is important for healing and finding the truth. Yunus praised a recent UN report on human rights abuses that followed major protests in July and August 2024, which led to a change in government and Hasina’s escape to India.

    The discussion also covered the struggles of Rohingya refugees, with Lewis expressing worry about the decreasing help from other countries. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres plans to visit Bangladesh from March 13 to 16 to draw attention to the refugee crisis. Lewis pointed out that $15 million is needed each month to provide food and support for the Rohingya refugees.

  • Tata Motors Shares Drop 2.3% Amid Sales Decline – Key Insights

    Tata Motors Shares Drop 2.3% Amid Sales Decline – Key Insights

    Tata Motors’ shares went down by 2.3% on Monday, now priced at Rs 606.2 on the BSE. This drop happened after the company announced an 8% drop in total sales for February compared to last year.

    In February, Tata Motors sold 79,344 vehicles, down from 86,406 last year. Its domestic sales also fell by 9%, totaling 77,232 units. The sales of passenger vehicles, which include electric cars, went down by 9% to 46,811 units. Meanwhile, total sales of commercial vehicles decreased by 7% to 32,533 units.

    Tata Motors has been struggling for a while, with its stock losing 42% in the last six months and 15% this year. Investors are worried about decreasing demand for its luxury brand, Jaguar Land Rover, especially in China and the UK, along with general market ups and downs.

    The company’s shares have dropped 47% from their highest price of Rs 1,179.05 in July 2024, and in the previous session, it hit a new low of Rs 618.45. Technical signs suggest that the stock may continue to decline, as it is trading lower than key moving averages. Its Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 26.3, indicating it is time for a turn-around.

    Even though the stock is falling, some experts think it could be a good investment for the long-term. CLSA recently moved the stock rating to ‘high conviction outperform,’ saying it looks cheap now and could recover in the future, with a target price of Rs 930. However, BNP Paribas still rates it as ‘outperform’ but cautions about immediate challenges in 2025.

    Once a top-performing stock in the Nifty 50, Tata Motors is now one of the worst performers as it faces lower sales, more electric vehicle competition, and difficult market conditions.

  • Delhi’s Cold Weather: Temperatures Dip and Air Quality Remains Moderate

    Delhi’s Cold Weather: Temperatures Dip and Air Quality Remains Moderate

    On Monday, the temperature in Delhi dropped to 9.6°C, which is quite a bit cooler than usual—about 4°C below what we typically experience. This cold weather is thanks to clear skies and chilly winds coming from the northwest. For four days straight, the air quality in Delhi has been “moderate,” meaning it’s okay, but not perfect.

    Just a few days ago, on February 27, Delhi saw a warm minimum temperature of 19.5°C—the hottest February night in 74 years! On Sunday, the temperature was 14.2°C at its lowest.

    Due to the cold winds, we shouldn’t expect the maximum temperatures to get too high. On Sunday, it reached 27°C, and the day before that it was 28.6°C. Today, the temperature is expected to rise to between 28 and 30°C but will likely cool down a bit to around 25 to 28°C from Tuesday to Friday. Winds blowing at 20 to 30 km/h are also expected from Tuesday and Wednesday.

    The minimum temperature will stay between 14 and 17°C throughout the week.

    As for the air quality, the air quality index (AQI) was at 124 in the “moderate” range at 9 AM on Monday. Just a day earlier, it was 125. The Early Warning System for Delhi predicts strong winds will help keep air quality at a “moderate” level until at least Wednesday. It may remain between “moderate” and “poor” for the next six days.

    Remember, AQI numbers work like this:
    – 0-50 = Good
    – 51-100 = Satisfactory
    – 101-200 = Moderate
    – 201-300 = Poor
    – 301-400 = Very Poor
    – Over 400 = Severe

  • Congress Criticizes Rohit Sharma, BJP Defends His Record

    Congress Criticizes Rohit Sharma, BJP Defends His Record

    Dr. Shama Mohamed, a Congress spokesperson, called Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma “overweight” and said he’s “the most unimpressive captain India has ever had.” She made these comments after Rohit scored just 15 runs in a match against New Zealand during the ICC Champions Trophy.

    Even though India won the match by 44 runs, Mohamed criticized Sharma on social media, saying, “Rohit is fat for a sportsman! He needs to lose weight! What makes him special compared to other captains? He’s just an average player who got lucky.”

    The BJP responded strongly to Mohamed’s comments. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said, “The Congress party, which has lost many elections under Rahul Gandhi, is criticizing Rohit’s captaincy. Winning the T20 World Cup is impressive!”

    He also pointed out that the Congress party calls itself a “shop of love” but acts more like “messengers of hatred.” BJP leader Radhika Khera joined in, saying that the Congress party has disrespected athletes for years and should not mock Rohit Sharma, a talented player.

  • Family Seeks Justice for Murdered Congress Worker Himani Narwal

    Family Seeks Justice for Murdered Congress Worker Himani Narwal

    The family of Himani Narwal, a murdered Congress worker, is calling for the death penalty for the person who was arrested. Himani’s mother, Savita, believes the accused is someone they know, like a friend or family member. She thinks that someone did something bad to Himani, who tried to fight back, which led to her being harmed. “I want the death penalty for whoever did this… No one from the government has reached out to us yet,” Savita told the news.

    Himani’s body was discovered in a suitcase near a bus stop on March 1. Police believe she was killed and her body dumped on the street. Savita also mentioned that the election and the party may have played a role in her daughter’s death, saying, “She had enemies because of her work in the party and was close to important people.”

    Himani’s brother, Jatin, confirmed that one person has been arrested and that they will hold the funeral for Himani soon. He said, “We want justice and the death penalty for the person who did this.” The family is waiting for more information from the police. Her uncle insisted, “We need to know who the person is before we say goodbye to her

  • February Car Sales: Maruti Up, Tata and Hyundai Down, M&M Thrives

    February Car Sales: Maruti Up, Tata and Hyundai Down, M&M Thrives

    On Monday, shares of major car companies like Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Hyundai, and Mahindra & Mahindra will become a hot topic. This is because their sales numbers for February were mixed. Maruti Suzuki had a small growth in sales. However, Tata Motors and Hyundai saw their sales drop, while Mahindra & Mahindra had a fantastic month with strong sales in cars and tractors due to high demand.

    Maruti Suzuki sold 199,400 cars, which is a 1% increase. Their domestic sales went up by 3.5% to 174,379 cars, but their exports fell by 13.5% to 25,021 cars. The company’s production also grew by 5.1% to 187,414 units.

    Tata Motors faced challenges, with overall sales down by 8.2% to 79,344 cars. Their domestic sales fell by 9% to 77,232 cars, with commercial vehicle sales down by 7% to 32,533 and passenger vehicles (including electric cars) down 9% to 46,811.

    Hyundai Motor India sold a total of 58,727 cars, with 47,727 sold in India and 11,000 exported.

    Mahindra & Mahindra, on the other hand, shone brightly with a 14.8% increase in total car sales, reaching 83,702. Passenger vehicle sales jumped 18.9% to 50,420. Exports shot up by 99% to 3,061 units, and three-wheeler sales rose by 3.8% to 6,395. They also had strong tractor sales, increasing 18% to 25,527 units, with domestic tractor sales rising 19% to 23,880.

    Mahindra & Mahindra is also planning to grow its smaller businesses to be as big as its main ones. They want to focus on making these businesses strong. The company’s group CEO, Anish Shah, explained that they currently have three main divisions: auto, farming, and services, each contributing about a third of the group’s income. The services division includes financial services, tech, logistics, hospitality, and real estate.

    For the first nine months of FY25, Mahindra’s total earnings rose by 12.5% to 1,16,612 crore from 1,03,627 crore the previous year. Their net profit increased by 13.14% to 9,634 crore from 8,515 crore. The earnings per share jumped to 86 from 76.1 in the same period last year.