The Business Guardian - October 15, 2024

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October 15, 2024

Jindal Steel's 'Steel of India' film wins silver at Ciclope Awards 2024

‘Steel of India’, a two-minute film that powerfully highlights steel’s indispensable role in India’s growth, was produced by Early Man Film and creatively led by Kondurkar Studio, a boutique agency founded by Amrish Kondurkar.

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A2P RCS Revenue in Asia to reach $2.2 billion by 2029: Infobip

A new whitepaper commissioned by global communications platform Infobipshows Application-to-Person (A2P) Rich Communication Services (RCS) growth in Asia and Oceania region will generate $2.2 billion in revenue by 2029, with India leading the charge as the most promising market. Undertaken by tech analyst Omdia, RCS traffic will quadruple over the next five years globally.

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Nayab Singh Saini to take oath as Haryana CM on October 17; PM Modi to attend

Nayab Singh Saini is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Haryana on October 17.

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HARYANA CM KHATTAR PRAYED AT KAMAKHYA TEMPLE FOR STATE DEVELOPMENT

Haryana's Nayab Singh Saini, set to be sworn in as Chief Minister on October 17, recently offered prayers at Kamakhya Temple for the state's prosperity and development.

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Cement demand to slow to 7-8% this fiscal: CRISIL report

The growth rate for cement demand in India is expected to moderate to 7-8 per cent on-year, reaching approximately 475 million tonnes (MT) in the current fiscal year, according to a recent report by CRISIL Ratings.

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Haryana BJP Legislature party meeting likely on October 16 in Chandigarh: sources

Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Legislature Party meeting is likely to be held on October 16 in Chandigarh, as per the sources.

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EKNATH SHINDE VOWS ACTION AFTER BABA SIDDIQUE MURDER

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde vowed strict action following the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, stressing the government’s commitment to public safety.

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Preparations underway in Panchkula for Haryana BJP government's swearing-in ceremony

After Bharatiya Janata Party's hat trick victory in Haryana, preparations are now underway in Panchkula for the swearing-in ceremony of the next government in the state.

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The Arya Vaidya Pharmacy Revives Tradition in Mumbai

In the vibrant heart of Mumbai, where the ancient and the modern coexist, a cherished institution has undergone a remarkable transformation.

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NIF Global Showcases GENNEXT Designers at Lakme Fashion Week

New York Institute of Fashion, NIF Global (Formerly NIFD Global) took center stage at Lakmé Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI, showcasing its GENNEXT designers at the Lakme Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI at New Delhi. The NIF GLOBAL presents Gennext, showcased India's most promising young designers, reinforcing NIF Global's pivotal role in shaping the future of the fashion industry.

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Mumbai hosted the 60th Femina Miss India Awards Night with a BASH

With a six-decade-long famed legacy of transforming the lives of young, talented women and changing the landscape of glamour and the fashion industry of India, Femina Miss India 2024 co-powered by Tops & Rajnigandha Pearls, vows to continue its tradition of creating influential icons.

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FRESHARA AGRO EXPORTS LIMITED IPO OPENS ON OCTOBER 17, 2024

Freshara Agro Exports Limited proposes to open its Initial Public Offering on October 17, 2024, aiming to raise Rs 75.39 Crore, with shares to be listed on the NSE Emerge platform

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India will be growth engine of future: Education Minister

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday said that an NEPled transformations was taking place in India's education system and its pivotal role was in transforming our young demography into future-ready, responsible global citizens. The Minister was speaking at USISPF India Leadership Summit 2024 in the capital.

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India to achieve 20% ethanol blending ahead of deadline: Hardeep Puri

Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas, said that India has been revising its blending targets due to forward-looking, responsive policies, which have enabled the industry to surpass its previous target of 10 per cent blending five months ahead of schedule.

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BSNL TO SWITCH TO 5G BY JUNE 2025: TELECOM MINISTER JYOTIRADITYA SCINDIA

BSNL will launch its own 4G network, with plans to switch to 5G by June 2025, making India the sixth country in the world to achieve this.

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FCRA VIOLATIONS AND OTHER KEY ALLEGATIONS AGAINST NGOS: ARE THEY THREAT TO INDIA'S SOVEREIGNTY?

The allegations against these NGOs revolve around their involvement in stalling development projects, conspiring with foreign agents, and mismanaging funds in violation of FCRA rules. This article examines some of the key allegations that illustrate how foreign contributions were used to support activities that directly undermined India's growth and strategic interests.

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Leading actresses narrate their journey on working in Bollywood

At the \"We Women Want\" event 2024, organized by ITV Network, prominent celebrities such as Raveena Tandon, Esha Gupta, Taapsee Pannu, and Kritika Kamra engaged in an open discussion.

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'We need more women participation at top decision-making posts,' Delhi CM

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi Marlena on Monday said that the last 18 months for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had been extremely difficult since all the top brass of the party was put behind the bars.

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PROMOTING ELECTRIC VEHICLES KEY TO REDUCING POLLUTION: NITIN GADKARI

At the \"We Women Want\" event 2024, organized by ITV Network, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, shared his vision of making India a carbon-free nation. He also presented the \"We Women Want Shakti Awards\" to the winners.

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ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT REITERATES, PROCEEDINGS UNDER SECTION 498A IPC BY SECOND WIFE ARE NOT MAINTAINABLE

The Allahabad High Court in the case Maan Singh And 2 Others vs. State of U.P. and Another observed and has reiterated that proceedings initiated under section 498A for the offence of cruelty of the Indian Penal Code, IPC by the second wife are not maintainable.

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Gujarat High Court asks govt pleader to issue directions for drafting 'proper' affidavits, providing 'para-wise' reply to pleas

The Gujarat High Court in the case Jigar Developers Versus State Of Gujarat & Ors observed and has stated that it had come across various matters, wherein affidavits filed by officers of the State in reply to writ petitions, were bereft of 'para-wise' replies.

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Over 1,300 kg illegal firecrackers seized, 3 nabbed in police operation

Three people were arrested and over 1,300 kilograms of illegal firecrackers were seized in an operation by Delhi Police across two places in the national capital. The three accused were identified as Manoj Kumar, Sanjay Atri and Vipin Kumar.

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Firecrackers banned until January 1 to combat rising pollution

Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday announced a ban on the production, storage, distribution, and use of firecrackers in the city until January 1. He appealed to everyone to help control pollution sources.

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DELHI STRUGGLES WITH POOR AIR QUALITY AS AQI HITS 234

Firecrackers ban includes the manufacturing, storage and selling of all firecrackers in the national capital.

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