The Business Guardian - November 28, 2024

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November 28, 2024

Alt Mobility secures $10M funding from Eurazeo and Shell Ventures

Alt Mobility, a leading commercial electric vehicle leasing and asset management company has secured $10 million in a Series A funding round led by existing investor Eurazeo, a European VC and PE fund, and saw participation from other existing investors including Shell Ventures, Twynam Earth Fund and EV2 Ventures.

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INDIA EXPRESSES ITS SUPPORT FOR THE CEASEFIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ISRAEL AND LEBANON

India welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, supporting de-escalation and diplomatic efforts for peace in the region.

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Stock markets remain bullish as FPIs resume investing in India

Bearishness in the Indian stock markets seemed to be over, with the indices trading in the green for three out of four sessions.

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Karachi faces internet outages amid PTI protest disruptions

Karachi has experienced internet outages over the past three days, disrupting daily activities and resulting in financial losses for those reliant on online services.

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Assam and the Tourism Ministry host the 12th International Tourism Mart in Kaziranga

Aimed at highlighting the tourism potential of the North Eastern region, the Ministry of Tourism and the Assam Government have jointly organised the 12th International Tourism Mart for North East Region in Kaziranga of Assam's Golaghat district.

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Gavaskar On Fans' High Expectations From Virat: 'Even If He's Scoring 70s Or 80s'

Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar talked about the high standards star batter Virat Kohli has set due to his consistency which makes his scores of 60s and 70s look underwhelming to his fans.

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Study on hands-only CPR training for building a 'Nation of Lifesavers' in India

A Multi-Centre Study for Hands-only CPR Training Assessment Towards Building a \"Nation of Lifesavers\" in India - Presented at the annual scientific meeting of American Heart Association (AHA) in Chicago, November 16-18, 2024.

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INDIAN ENVOY TO SPAIN DINESH PATNAIK CALLS FOR BOOSTING PRODUCTION IN INDIA

Indian Ambassador Dinesh K. Patnaik highlights increased defence cooperation and the importance of the 'Make in India' initiative for aerospace production.

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Tejashwi Yadav of RJD slams Waqf amendment bill as 'Unconstitutional'

Amid the ongoing legislative assembly session in Bihar, former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday said that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill being introduced by the central government was \"completely unconstitutional.\"

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PartyNite Metaverse Creates 'Rasasi World'

Gamitronics backed PartyNite, India's homegrown Metaverse is proud to announce a multi-pronged association with world-renowned perfume brand Rasasi.

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UKIBC launches report making strategic recommendations

The UK India Business Council launched the UK-India Technology Futures Report, in the presence of Union Commerce and Trade Minister Piyush Goyal.

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LPU Online Expands Program Offerings with Launch of Online BBA and M.Sc. Economics Programs

LPU Online, the digital learning division of Lovely Professional University, has launched two new programs - Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Economics - in fully online mode after obtaining the go-ahead from UGC.

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'THE JOURNEY HOME': CELEBRATING VEDICA'S PURE HIMALAYAN ORIGIN

The Journey Home', a visually captivating and emotionally evocative film that takes the audience on a poetic odyssey to the source of Vedica Himalayan Spring Water.

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Bigg Boss Season 18 Sizzles Up as Macho Sporto's "Toing Man of The Week"

The final 'Toing Man of the Week' contest is approaching the ultimate round in this journey. By now, \"Toing\" is becoming a playful catchphrase in conversations around men and their charisma.

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Total debt on major telcos hits Rs 4.09 lakh cr in FY24: Govt

BSNL had a debt of Rs 40,400 crore in FY22, which was reduced to Rs 28,092 crore with the help of a revival package and financial support from the government.

1 min

India-France bilateral trade 'quite sub-optimal': Govt

Bilateral trade between India and France in the financial year 2023-24 reached USD 15 billion with Indian exports at about USD 7 billion and imports at about USD 8 billion.

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EPACK Prefab Sets New Benchmark in India

Fastest Construction of a Building in Record Time of 150 Hours Erects 151,000 square feet factory building using Prefabrication and PEB Technology at Mambattu, Sri City in Andhra Pradesh

1 min

New Data Insights from WorkIndia Highlights Strong Growth in IT Sector Jobs Amid Market Slowdown

WorkIndia, a leading tech-enabled blue-collar hiring platform, has released its IT hiring data report, providing a comprehensive analysis of the evolving job market.

1 min

Railway properties worth Rs 313 crore damaged due to train accidents in 5 years

Railway properties worth Rs 313 crore were damaged due to several train accidents in the past five years, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

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INDIA HAS TAKEN ROBUST MEASURES TO REGULATE FINTECH INDUSTRY: GOVT SOURCE

FATF leads global action to tackle money laundering, terrorist

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SBI fundraise touches Rs 50,000 cr in FY25

The country's biggest lender State Bank of India earlier this month had raised Rs 10,000 crore through its seventh infrastructure bond issuance.

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Hero MotoCorp launches programme to support startups in automotive industry

Under the programme, selected startups will get exclusive access to Hero MotoCorp's Research and Development facilities in Germany and India, besides the company's extensive network of dealers, suppliers and partners, along with mentorship.

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PAKISTAN'S KILLING FIELDS ARE SPINNING OUT OF CONTROL

On 21 November, passenger vehicles in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's (KP) Lower Kurram were attacked, resulting in 43 deaths while more than 30 people were injured.

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Indian music on the global stage

Indian music, with its history spanning thousands of years, has always been a profound expression of the country’s cultural and spiritual ethos.

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INDIA MUST TAKE PUNITIVE MEASURES AGAINST BANGLADESH

Utter mayhem has been unleashed in Bangladesh against the minority population, particularly Hindus.

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Seminar on gender sensitivity and women's issues organized

A seminar focused on gender sensitivity was organized at the Government Ramchandra Khetan Polytechnic College, under the joint initiative of the Rajasthan University Women's Association (RUWA), Jaipur.

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RSSB to hold Animal Attendant Direct Recruitment Exam from Dec 1

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) will conduct the Animal Attendant Direct Recruitment Examination-2024 from 1st December to 3rd December 2024 across 130 centers in Jaipur.

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Philippines' PITAHC and FDA team visits NIA for collaborative research

A team from the Philippines Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Philippines visited the National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Deemed University, Jaipur, to explore research, Panchakarma, and other Ayurvedic treatments.

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Logistics department uncovers illegal LPG cylinder storage and refilling

District Logistics Officer Trilok Chand Meena confirmed that the team seized 31 domestic gas cylinders and 2 motors during the raid. The operation targeted a house located behind Chokhi Dhani in Nataniwala, where illegal activities were taking place.

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Kanoria PG Mahila Mahavidyalaya explores marginalized voices in minority literature

The English Department of Kanoria PG Mahila Mahavidyalaya organized a guest lecture on the topic 'Voice of Marginalized: Understanding Minority Literature', which focused on the suffering, struggles, and rights of communities that have been socially and economically neglected for centuries.

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HC dismisses petition filed against not holding Kota Bar Association elections

Rajasthan High Court has dismissed the petition filed against not holding the elections of Kota Bar Association on December 13.

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JFL 2025 unveils first list of speakers for 18th edition

The Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF), has announced the first list of speakers for the 18th edition of the event, set to take place from 30th January to 3rd February 2025 at Hotel Clarks Amer in Jaipur.

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'RISING RAJASTHAN 2024': AUTHORITIES ASKED TO LAUNCH CLEANLINESS DRIVE

Yadav emphasized the importance of cleanliness for the event's success, directing the Municipal Corporation and Jaipur Development Authority (FDA) to launch regular cleanliness drives across their respective areas.

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5 new Anganwadi centres to open in Jhotwara

In a significant move for the development of Jhotwara, MLA from Jhotwara Colonel Rajyavardhan Rathore, announced the establishment of five new Anganwadi centers in the region.

1 min

Madras High Court stays single-judge order directing CBI probe into alleged illegal sale of church property

The Madras High Court division bench in the case Church of South India v D Devasahayam and Others stayed a single judge order wherein the court directed the Central Bureau of Investigation, CBI to probe into the alleged illegal sale of a church property to private persons.

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Delhi High Court refuses to entertain plea to constitute 'Sanatan Dharm Raksha Board'

The Delhi High Court in the case Sanatan Hindu Sewa Sangh Trust v. UOI observed and has refused to entertain the Public Interest Litigation, PIL filed seeking constitution of 'Sanatan Dharm Raksha Board'.

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Karnataka High Court to consider whether POCSO Act is gender-neutral or not, stays proceedings against women accused of sexually assaulting minor

The Karnataka High Court stated that considering the case against a woman, it would have to determine whether the law is gender-neutral.

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Calcutta High Court grants bail to suspended TMC youth Vice-president in recruitment scam case

The Calcutta High Court in the case Santanu Banerjee v/s Enforcement Directorate observed and has granted bail to former Trinamool Congress youth leader Santanu Banerjee, who was being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate, ED in the multi-crore cash for jobs recruitment scam.

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Kerala High Court seeks state's response in plea for CBI probe into ADM Naveen Babu's death, calls for case diary

The Kerala High Court in the case Manjusha KvCBI&Others observed and has directed the investigating officer to produce the case diary and file a statement with regards to the investigation into the death of former Kannur ADM Naveen Babu.

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LAKHIMPUR KHERI VIOLENCE: SUPREME COURT SEEKS ASHISH MISHRA'S RESPONSE ON ALLEGATIONS OF THREATENING WITNESSES

The Supreme Court in the case Ashish Mishra Alias Monu v. State of U.P. observed and has sought the response of Ashish Mishra, son of former Union Minister Ajay Mishra, on allegations of threatening witnesses in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case which relates to killing of 5 persons in October 2021, when vehicles of his convoy allegedly ran over a group of farmers who were protesting against the farm laws.

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Kejriwal accuses BJP of failing to maintain Delhi's law and order

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday accused the BJP-led Centre of \"failing\" to maintain Delhi's law and order and alleged that he was prevented from meeting the victim of a two-month-old shooting incident in Nangloi Jat.

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AIR QUALITY 'VERY POOR' FOR 4TH DAY

Season's coldest night was on Nov 21 when temperature settled at 10.2 degrees Celsius

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AIIMS experts advise Delhiites to take care of Vit D levels

Experts at AIIMS-Delhi have advised people to maintain vitamin D levels in their body in view of high air pollution in the city that is blocking out most of sunlight, a potent source of the nutrient.

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BJP confident of Ayushman Bharat rollout

Despite former Health Minister Manish Sisodia's announcement in the Assembly, the Delhi Government has not implemented the scheme over the past five years.

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HC criticises govt's health infrastructure, renotifies Ayushman Bharat PIL

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday renotified for tomorrow the hearing on a PIL filed by all seven BJP MPs, seeking directions to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) in the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

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CM Atishi approves transfer of 23 DANICS officers

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has approved the transfer of 23 DANICS cadre officers recommended by the National Capital Civil Services Authority, an official statement said on Wednesday.

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Delhi polls: BJP shortlists three probables for each seat

The BJP has stepped up its candidate selection process for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls, with an average of three probables shortlisted for each of the 70 constituencies, senior party leaders said on Wednesday.

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Students, parents hold protest near Parliament

A group of students and their parents held a protest near Parliament, urging political leaders to address the problem of Delhi's deteriorating air quality.

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