The Business Guardian - December 17, 2024

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December 17, 2024

UP prepares for Mahakumbh 2025: Rs 55 cr plant to purify Ganga

As Prayagraj gets ready for the Mahakumbh-2025, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has made sure that the festival, which is set for January 13-26, will be not just magnificent but also safe and healthy.

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ANCHAVIYO resort by Bharat Agri Fert: Top destination wedding spot near

Mumbai-based Bharat Agri Fert & Realty Ltd Limited (BHARATAGRI) (BSE-531862) provides updates on the expansion of the company's Hospitality division:

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INDIAN ECONOMY ENDS 2024 STRONG; PMI HITS 60.7

India’s private sector output surged in December, achieving its fastest growth in four months, driven by robust performance in manufacturing and services.

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GRAP Stage 3 reimposed in Delhi as air quality worsens

GRAP-III restrictions have been reimposed in the entire National Capital Region amid \"highly unfavourable meteorological conditions,\" the Commission for Air Quality Management (CQAM), the Centre's pollution watchdog said on Monday.

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FDI inflow under NDA government hits $709.8 billion

Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, has highlighted India’s remarkable achievements in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), with inflows reaching USD 709.8 billion between April 2014 and September 2024.

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MoS Finance: Recent rupee fall not sharpest decline

The government on Monday clarified that the recent decline in India’s foreign exchange reserves (FER) is not the highest decline in the country’s history.

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DELHI HC ISSUES NOTICE ON MCOCA CASE TRANSFER PLEA

The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice on a plea moved by Delhi Police seeking transfer of the case proceedings against three accused under MCOCA from Dwarka District Court to special MP/MLA court at Rouse Avenue.

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HP CM Sukhu reaffirms commitment to eradicate drug menace

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to tackling the growing drug menace, emphasizing its detrimental impact on the youth of the state.

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Mobupps appoints Siddharth Barman VP of Marketing

Mobupps, a global player in mobile advertising and technology solutions, proudly announces the appointment of Siddharth Barman as Vice President of Marketing.

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Sylvi Santa Sale 2024: Save Big on Luxury Watches This Christmas

Whether you're looking to treat yourself or surprise your loved ones with the gift of time, Sylvi Santa Sale offers something for everyone.

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Mobupps Welcomes Siddharth Barman as Vice President

Mobupps, a global player in mobile advertising and technology solutions, proudly announces the appointment of Siddharth Barman as Vice President of Marketing.

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Veerhealth Care Successfully Completes USFDA Assessment

Veerhealth Care Ltd ((BSE: VEERHEALTH), AYUVEER, backed by Veerhealth Care’s expertise in Ayurveda, specializes in crafting ayurvedic medicines and oral care products with natural ingredients.

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JK CEMENT MARKS A NEW MILESTONE WITH NEW GRINDING UNIT IN BIHAR

JK Cement, one of India's leading manufacturers of Grey Cement and one of the leading White Cement manufacturers in the World, today marks a significant milestone in its expansion with the Bhoomi Pujan ceremony for its new Grey Cement Grinding Unit in Buxar, Bihar.

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TECNO Redefines Art Through Technology as the 'Co-Powered by Partner' for DPIFF 2025

TECNO, the global smartphone brand known for its innovative technology, is a proud partner of DPIFF 2025, honouring the rich cultural heritage of Indian cinema.

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upGrad Achieves 30% YoY Revenue Growth

One of Asia's largest Skilling & Forever learning majors upGrad recorded for FY'24 a Gross Revenue of INR 1876 Cr - which post Ind-AS accounting closed at a total Income of INR 1547 Cr, with a carried forward unrecognized but collected advance revenue into future years of INR 507 Cr.

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SHOW HOW EVMS CAN BE HACKED: TMC MP ABHISHEK BHBANERJEE

Hetermed theallegationsas just random statements\" and demanded that peoplemaking such allegations should demonstrate how the EVMs can be hacked\"

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Tractor march evokes poor response in Haryana

The call for ‘Tractor-March” given by the farmer leaders evoked poor response in Haryana as farmers in most of the districts of the state were seen reluctant to participate in the agitation.

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Farm minister seeks farmers' input ahead of Budget

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held wideranging consultations with farmers and agricultural stakeholders on Monday, gathering strategic suggestions for the upcoming annual budget.

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Changed approach after becoming CM: Cong MP to Omar Abdullah

The NC leader dismissed the objections to EVMs, saying it cannot be that the Congress celebrates its win in polls held through the machines and then raises questions on their reliability when it loses.

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Hospitalise Dallewal now: Doctors

With the health of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal deteriorating day by day, the team of doctors visited to examine his health at Khanauri border have recommended his immediate hospitalization.

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Can India adapt Australia's age gating to regulate social media usage by children?

Children’s social media usage has always been a contentious issue, with concerns about online safety, mental health challenges, and exposure to age-inappropriate content.

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TRANSFORMING TELANGANA: REVANTH REDDY'S LONG MARCH TO PROGRESS

The summer of 2024 was a busy time in India’s youngest state.

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IN SYRIA: ISRAEL IS WORKING TO ENHANCE ITS OWN SECURITY

The rise of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is unlikely to bring peace to the region, and instead, is more than likely to see the revival of the civil war that has been dogging Syria since 2011. There is a vacuum right now in Syria as HTS does not have the capacity to control the whole country.

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Drum and microphone: Zakir Hussain's dialogue with technology

In the heart of Indian classical music, the tabla has long stood as a voice, not just a percussion instrument.

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Dangerous in the sweetest way

Ustad Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla maestro, occupies an unparalleled position in Indian Classical Music.

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Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain, a born Genius

Zakir Hussain, a legendary Tabla maestro, transcended musical boundaries, blending Indian classical music with global influences and inspiring generations.

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Supreme Court: Petition filed against Yati Narsinghanand's 'Dharam Sansad'; contempt action sought against Uttar Pradesh police

The Supreme Court in the case Aruna Roy & Ors v Shri Ajay Kumar Mishra & Ors observed wherein the court was hearing the contempt petition filed against Uttar Pradesh administration and police for not taking steps against the 'Dharam Sansad', which is being organised by Yati Narasinghanand, who has a history of making communal statements targeting the Muslim community between December 17 to December 25, 2024 at Ghaziabad.

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Bar Council of India tells SC: Advocate cannot do full-time journalism

The Supreme Court in the case Mohd. Kamran v. State of Uttar Pradesh and Anr was informed by the Bar Council of India, BCI that a practising advocate cannot work simultaneously as a full-time journalist.

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SUPREME COURT: WRONG PRACTICE OF CONVERTING CIVIL DISPUTES INTO CRIMINAL CASES RAMPANT IN MANY STATES

In the present case, the court was hearing the plea filed seeking to quash charges under Section 420, Section 406, Section 354, Section 504, Section 506 of Indian Penal Code, IPC filed against the petitioner by the complainant who alleged foul play in the transfer of the sale deed of certain property.

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SUPREME COURT DISPLEASED PLEA FOR WOMEN'S RESERVATION IN BAR ASSOCIATION

The Supreme Court in the case Meena A Jagtap Versus Bar Council Of India, BCI was hearing the petition filed seeking 33% reservation for women lawyers in Gujarat's bar bodies.

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Kerala High Court mulls suo motu contempt action against organisers, persons who attended CPI(M) area conference by blocking road

The Kerala High Court in the case N Prakash v M V Govindan Master observed and has noted that 40,821 road accidents occurred in the State this year up till October 2024, in which 3,168 persons died and 45,657 persons sustained injuries.

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Calcutta High Court: Cannot discriminate against children born out of void marriages while providing compassionate employment

The Calcutta High Court in the case Smt. Lachhmina Devi & Anr. -Vs- Union of India & Ors observed and has held that in cases for providing compassionate employment, it is ‘reprehensible’ to consider the source of inception of a child’s birth and to discriminate against those who may have been born from a void marriage.

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FDI inflow in last 10 years totalled $709.8 billion: MoS Finance

Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, has highlighted India’s remarkable achievements in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), with inflows reaching USD 709.8 billion between April 2014 and September 2024.

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WPI INFLATION EASES TO 1.89% IN NOV 2024 FROM 2.36% IN OCT

The annual WPI inflation for November 2024 stood at 1.89%, reflecting eased food and manufactured product prices, with mixed sectoral trends.

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Online gaming sector is poised to boost $1 trillion digital economy goal: Report

India's digital transformation over the past two decades has positioned it as one of the largest and fastest-growing markets globally, with over 700 million internet users.

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Govt has no timeline for regulatory guidelines for Virtual Digital Assets

The government on Monday informed Lok Sabha that there is no anticipated timeline for the introduction of comprehensive regulatory guidelines for the Virtual Digital Assets industry in India.

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Bengaluru allows entrepreneurs with global partnerships, exclusive networking

Bengaluru, a city that has become synonymous with innovation and entrepreneurship, continues to cement its reputation as India’s Silicon Valley.

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Surge in women employees in manufacturing companies: Report

Women participation is surging in the Automotive, Electronics, Electric Vehicle, and Phone Manufacturing companies, as per a report by TeamLease Services.

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