The Business Guardian - November 16, 2024

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November 16, 2024

UPPSC Prelims Scheduled for December 22

The Uttar Pradesh government has agreed to the demands of protesting aspirants and will now hold the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) prelims examination on a single day, December 22.

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Ajit Pawar praises Mahayuti's Ladli Behna Yojana, criticizes congress

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday highlighted the importance of schemes like the Ladli Behna Yojana, which aims to transfer money directly to women's accounts, while also slamming the Congress, claiming they did nothing when they were in power.

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Today's Gold loan rate: factors and calculation explained

Gold has always been a prized possession in Indian households. Often passed on as family heirlooms, gold has religious, spiritual, and sentimental value.

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PM MODI LAUNCHES ₹6,640 CR PROJECTS IN JAMUI

PM Modi launched Rs 6,640 crore projects in Jamui, Bihar, focusing on tribal welfare and youth empowerment.

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Delhi Metro Unveils First Phase-4 Train

The first Metro train, consisting of six coaches, procured by Delhi Metro for its Phase-4 operations, arrived in Delhi today (Friday), marking a significant milestone in the completion and operationalisation of the priority corridors of Delhi Metro Phase-4, according to an official release.

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UAE PAVILION AT COP29 EXPLORES WAYS TO ADVANCE CLIMATE FINANCE DEVELOPMENT

Eight sessions Were held at the UAE Pavilion at COP29 on Thursday on ;Climate Finance, discussing how the global transition towards a net zero and climate-resilient future can be accelerated for all.

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Pant bowled twice, Kohli shows no discomfort in match simulation

India's intra-squad match simulation provided a mix of positives and concerns ahead of the Border-Gavaskar series opener against Australia in Perth.

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Pressure is nothing: Ashu Malik on strong season 11 start

Dabang Delhi K.C.'s star raider Ashu Malik shared insights into his remarkable journey and mindset, dismissing the notion of pressure impacting his performance. \"Pressure is nothing but talk. I enter matches completely fresh-minded,\" Malik said confidently.

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Rahul Gandhi's chopper halted due to ATC non-clearance

After giving a rousing speech in the Mahagama assembly constituency in Jharkhand, Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi's helicopter was unable to take off on Friday due to not having the clearance from Air Traffic Control (ATC).

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Pokhara Avengers Release 'Glacier Melting Awareness' Jersey for NPL 2024

The Pokhara Avengers launched their official jersey for the 2024 season of the Nepal Premier League at a grand event at the Soaltee Hotel in Kathmandu.

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Horn OK Please: Delhi's Biggest Food Festival Returns for Its 13th Edition In Delhi

Delhi's largest food festival, Horn OK Please, Presented by TOPS and Co-Powered by Coca-Cola and Voods Lifestyle is all set to return for its 13th edition on November 16th and 17th, 2024, at Gate No. 14, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

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Shri Keshav Cement and Infra Achieves INR 56.60 Cr Total Income in H1 FY25

Shri Keshav Cement & Infra Limited (BSE - 530977), engaged in the manufacturing of Cement and Solar Power Generation and Distribution in the state of Karnataka has announced its Unaudited Financial Results for the Q2 & H1 FY25.

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OneTurf News Launches as the Ultimate Sports Platform

Connecting global audiences with real-time updates, expert analysis, and a comprehensive view of the world of sports

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Founders Club India Venture Studio Partners with Draax Fashions

Founders Club India Venture Studio, a unit of HBF Direct Limited, has announced a strategic partnership with Draax Fashions Pvt. Ltd. to scale the fashion startup's operations.

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YASHODA GROUP PARTNERS WITH MEDTRONIC TO REVOLUTIONISE PATIENT CARE

Yashoda Group of Hospitals, a premier multi-speciality and super-speciality hospital with 800+ beds in Ghaziabad, Delhi-NCR, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology to expand its capabilities for robotic-assisted surgery.

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Artemis Reports Consistent Growth in Operationat and Financiat Metrics with highest ever Revenue and EBITDA margins: commenced operations in 3rd tower at Gurgaon

Artemis Medicare Services Ltd. (\"Artemis,\" or the \"Company\") (BSE: 542919 I NSE: ARTEMISMED) today announced its financial results for Q2 and H1 FY25, showcasing consistent growth across operational and financial metrics.

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Explorations need to be fasten from 10 years now to under a year: ONGC Chairman

In the world of energy exploration, the clock is ticking.

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Explorations need to be fastened from 10 years now to under a year: ONGC Chairman

In the world of energy exploration, the clock is ticking. Arun Kumar Singh, Chairman of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), said on Friday that \"If we can't compress exploration time, we will not survive long.\"

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Lok Sabha Speaker to inaugurate fourth Audit Diwas todav

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Speaker of Lok Sabha will inaugurate the fourth Audit Diwas organised by the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on Saturday in New Delhi, a release said.

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India poised to lead global hydrogen production, exports: Hardeep Singh

India is poised to lead the global hydrogen energy production and exports, says Union Minister for petroleum and natural gas Hardeep Singh Puri.

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INDIA RECORDS DECADE-HIGH OCT EXPORTS. HITS S39.2 BN MILESTONE

Engineering goods, electronics, and chemicals excel as non-petroleum exports hit $211.3 billion, boosted by PLI schemes and trade agreements

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Festive auto retail sales up 11.76%: PADA

\"While zoe celebrate these achievements, we acknowledge that zoe could have fully met or even exceeded our targets of45L units if not forthe unseasonal heavy rains in South India, especially in Bengaluru and Tamil Nadu, and the Cyclone Dana that afected Odisha, \" said C S Vignesthar, FADA President.

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Russia-India Business Forum sets goal of achieving $100 bn in trade turnover by 2030

The Russia-India Business Forum, held in Mumbai on November 11, set a central goal of achieving USD 100 billion in trade turnover between the two countries by 2030, as per the official release.

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Lip-Bu Tan backs C2i Semiconductors with $4mn

C2i Semiconductors, a Bangalore-based fabless chip design startup specializing in analogue and mixed-signal technologies, secured a $4 million investment from Yali Capital and semiconductor industry veteran Lip-Bu Tan.

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Chief Minister Announces Gurugram hospital named after Guru Nanak Dev Ji

Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini said that the state government has decided to name the 700-bedded government hospital being built in Gurugram at an estimated cost of Rs 1000 crore after Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

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Canal water to reach tail end after assessing farmer issues: Shruti Chaudhary

Haryana Women and Child Development and Irrigation and Water Resources Minister, Shruti Chaudhary directed the officers to ensure that the canal water reaches the tail end of the farmer's field as this will help farmers achieve good yields.

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Bonus amount of Rs 300 crore released in the bank accounts of 2.62 lakh farmers

On the occasion of the 555th Prakash Parv of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, here today, presented a special gift to the state's farmers by releasing a bonus of Rs 300 crore.

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Haryana steelers show support for acid attack survivors at Sheroes cafe

Haryana Steelers, currently leading the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) standings, came together at Sheroes Cafe in Noida Indoor Stadium to express their solidarity with acid attack survivors who have triumphed over significant challenges.

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Public Works minister suspends XEN, SDO, and JE for negligence in road

Haryana Public Health Engineering and Public Works (Building and Roads) Minister, Ranbir Gangwa today directed to suspend XEN Rajneesh Kumar, SDO Dalbir Singh Rathi and JE Suresh Kumar with immediate effect for negligence in the construction work of the road from Dhiktana to Dhansu village in district Hisar.

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TOMATO PRICES UP 161%, POTATOES 65%, ONIONS 52%: KUMARI SELJA

Kumari Selja criticized the BJP government for failing to tackle rising inflation and its impact on the common man.

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CM Nayab Singh launches VSSS-2024 on Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Anniversary

The Chief Minister has appealed to the plot holders to take maximum advantage of this scheme.

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JHARKHAND'S BALLOT BATTLES

Jharkhand's election history reflects decades of tribal struggles, coalition governments, and shifting alliances, symbolising resilience and evolving political aspirations.

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GAUHATI HIGH COURT CLOSES PIL ON HERITAGE TREE FELLING IN ASSAM'S DIGHALIPUKHURI AFTER GOVT DECIDES ON REALIGNMENT OF FLYOVER

The Gauhati High Court in the case Mahesh Deka & 2 Ors. v. The State of Assam & 5 Ors observed and has closed a Public Interest Litigation, PIL wherein the grievance is raised that construction of two arms, connecting the under construction elevated road on GNB Road, would require the old trees aged about hundred years or more in and around Dighalipukhuri pond to be felled down.

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SC Dismissed Plea To Direct Doctors To Specify Side Effects Of Medicines In Prescriptions

The Supreme Court in the case Jacob Vadakkanchery Versus Union Of India And Anr observed and has dismissed the petition filed seeking mandatory disclosure by medical professionals or doctors of risks and adverse effects associated with drugs they prescribe to patients.

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SC Criticizes Odisha's Soft Stance On BJP MLA Accused Of Slapping Woman Officer: 'Color Of Uniform Does Not Change With Govt Change'

The Supreme Court in the case Jayanarayan Mishra Versus The State Of Odisha while calling out BJP-led Odisha government's mellowed stance on anticipatory bail plea of a BJP MLA accused of slapping a woman police officer during a protest in 2023.

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Supreme Court To Hear Plea Of Acid Attacks Survivor's Challenges To Complete 'Live Photograph' Requirement Of e-KYC Process

The Supreme Court in the case Pragya Prasun Versus Union Of India was hearing the petition filed seeing guidelines for an inclusive KYC, Know Your Customer process for acid attack survivors and persons with permanent eye damage.

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Punjab and Haryana High Court On Plea To Recall Order Allowing Centre To Act Against IIM Rohtak Director: 'Clogging Over-Burdened Docket Of Court'

The Punjab and Haryana High Court in the case Dr Dheeraj Sharma Versus Union of India And Another observed and has dubbed as 'frivolous' the application to recall its order paving way for Central government to take action against IIM Rohtak's Director Dheeraj Sharma for allegedly concealing that he is not qualified for the post.

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Supreme Court Flags Rising Incidents Of Foreign Accused Absconding After Bail, Seeks Union Response

The Supreme Court in the case The State of Jharkhand v. Alex David @MU Henry observed and has expressed concerns about the recurring instances of foreign citizens, who are accused of crimes, jumping bail and becoming untraceable.

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'Sarai Kale Khan Chowk renamed Birsa Munda Chowk'

The decision was announced on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of the freedom fighter and tribal leader Bhagwan Birsa Munda

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Man stabs wife in Delhi's Samayapur Badali

A 40-year-old woman was stabbed to death by her husband in a domestic fight at their house in outer-north Delhi's Samayapur Badali area, police said on Friday.

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North East Festival kickstarts at Major Dhyan Chand stadium

The 12th edition of the North East Festival kick-started on Friday at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi.

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Delhi Cracks Down on Illegal Meat Slaughtering

Delhi government's Department of Food Safety (DFS) has launched a drive to curb unauthorised slaughtering of animals at meat shops across the national capital, a DFS official said on Friday.

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Man kills neighbour for interfering in dispute

According to the police, the incident occurred on Wednesday when the accused, Dhiraj, was abusing and assaulting his wife.

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SC NOTICE TO CENTRE ON SEX WORKERS' REHABILITATION

The Supreme Court has asked the Union government to take urgent and prompt measures to address “highly sensitive and important” issue of establishment of a comprehensive rehabilitation framework for victims of sex trafficking, in view of legislative vaccum.

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