In a pivotal election in the Maldives, opposition candidate Mohamed Muizzu has triumphed over incumbent Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, signalling potential geopolitical shifts in the Indian Ocean region. Watch the video to know more.

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In a pivotal election in the Maldives, opposition candidate Mohamed Muizzu has triumphed over incumbent Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, signalling potential geopolitical shifts in the Indian Ocean region.

Maldives election: The implications of pro-China Muizzu's win for India

Security and business support services provider SIS Group Enterprises on Wednesday said it has signed an MoU with the government to upskill its personnel and include Civil Defence and Disaster Relief in the training curriculum.
The strategic partnership with the civil defence wing of the Home Affairs Ministry intends to improve internal security preparedness by supporting the upskilling of SIS frontline security officers deployed in 244 districts across India, the group said in a statement.
This collaboration will involve the active participation of SIS teams in Civil Defence drills and the inclusion of Civil Defence and Disaster Relief modules in SIS's training curriculum.
The objective is to enhance response mechanisms and ensure business continuity for SIS clients in the event of emergencies, disasters, or war-like situations.
Rituraj Sinha, Group Managing Director, SIS Group Enterprises, said: By integrating Civil Defence training into our regular modules, we are equipping our 

The objective is to enhance response mechanisms and ensure business continuity for SIS clients in the event of emergencies, disasters, or war-like situations

Continental Petroleums on Wednesday said its net profit plunged nearly 76 per cent to Rs 34 lakh in March quarter due to heightened price fluctuations, softer export demand, and tariff-related pressures.
The net profit of the company, also engaged in power transmission & distribution EPC (engineering procurement and construction) business, was Rs 1.41 crore in March quarter FY24, as per a statement.
Operating income grew to Rs 26.86 crore in Q4 FY2025 from Rs 18.82 crore a year ago.
During Q3 and Q4, performance was marginally impacted due to heightened price fluctuations, softer export demand, and tariff-related pressures.
These external challenges created temporary headwinds across certain segments, it stated adding that the management remains focused on driving operational efficiencies, optimizing cost structures, and mitigating market volatility.
"We continue to take proactive measures to strengthen our competitive positioning and deliver sustainable, long-term value to our ..

During Q3 and Q4, performance was marginally impacted due to heightened price fluctuations, softer export demand, and tariff-related pressures

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Even though 67 per cent of professionals interviewed are open to new opportunities, they do not know what job titles or industries to search for, a report said on Wednesday.
According to research by professional network LinkedIn, 65 per cent of professionals stated they can explain their career goals to a friend but don't know how to search for that role, and 64 per cent find job filters confusing.
"Two-thirds (67 per cent) of professionals in India say they're open to new opportunities, however, they don't know what job titles or industries to search for," the report said.
Another 74 per cent wished they could discover relevant roles they hadn't thought to search for, it said.
As job titles evolve and skills become central to hiring decisions, there is increasing demand among job seekers for easier ways to find opportunities based on their skills and goals, rather than predefined titles or keywords, it added.
The report by LinkedIn is based on inputs from over 2,001 employed and 

The report by LinkedIn is based on inputs from over 2,001 employed and unemployed respondents aged 18-78 years between April 25, to May 6, 2025

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) on Friday presented a Rs 40,187 crore-budget for the megapolis.
Infrastructure spends across projects have been pegged at Rs 35,151 crore or 87 per cent of the overall expenditure, as per an official statement. The revenues have been estimated at Rs 36,939 crore, and the body chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will be borrowing Rs 22,000 crore.
This will result in a budget deficit of Rs 3,249 crore, which the body plans to bridge through land sales, issuance of bonds, financial assistance from the government, and loans from financial institutions, the statement said.
The ongoing metro line projects have been earmarked Rs 10,969 crore of expenditure in the new fiscal, which is a fourth of the overall expenditure..
Over Rs 5,697 crore have been allotted for multiple tunnel projects which are going across the megapolis, with Rs 2,684 crore earmarked for the four-lane road running under the Sanjay Gandhi National 

Infrastructure spends across projects have been pegged at Rs 35,151 crore or 87 per cent of the overall expenditure, as per an official statement

The Rajya Sabha on Thursday returned the Finance Bill 2025 to the Lok Sabha, along with 35 government amendments, including one that abolishes a 6 per cent digital tax on online advertisements, thus completing the 2025-26 budgetary exercise that started on February 1.
The House also returned the Appropriation Bill (3) with a voice vote.
Earlier in the day, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had moved the two bills in the House.
The Lok Sabha had passed the Finance Bill on March 25 and passed the Appropriation Bill on March 21.
Replying to the debate later in the evening, she said the tendency of the finance ministry would be to exercise caution and not let go of revenues.
"But, here we wanted to use this opportunity to show our respect for Indian taxpayer. We have moved towards setting Rs 12 lakh as threshold up to which no one will have to pay any tax," Sitharaman said.
The Union Budget 2025-26 envisages a total expenditure of Rs 50.65 lakh crore, an increase of 7.4 per cent ov

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