The Business Guardian - December 23, 2024

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December 23, 2024

CII suggests PSL reforms, seeks more Development Finance Institutions in

As part of its budget demands, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has proposed reforms in India's Priority Sector Lending (PSL) framework and has asked for more Development Finance Institutions (DFI), the industry body stated on Sunday.

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PM MODI TO DISTRIBUTE 71,000 APPOINTMENT LETTERS UNDER ROZGAR MELA ON DECEMBER 23

Prime Minister Modi will distribute over 71,000 appointment letters to new recruits on December 23 as part of the Rozgar Mela initiative.

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Google's Gemini update enables PDF queries on mobile

In a notable update to the Files by Google app, Gemini, Google's advanced AI assistant, now boasts the ability to recognise when a PDF is open on your screen, enabling users to directly query the file's contents.

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Indian Army gifts retired military dogs to special schools and citizens

On the occasion of the 246th Remount Veterinary Corps Day, the Indian Army gifted twelve retired military dogs to Asha Schools for differently abled children and benevolent Samaritans.

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Amit Shah: 40,000 Bru-Reang people resettled with basic amenities

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday highlighted the settlement of Bru-Reang community in Tripura, stating that the BJP government in the state worked for the settlement of 40,000 people from the community and ensured them education and clean water.

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'Mari Yojana' portal to boost governance in Gujarat

Good governance signifies inclusive development that ensures the holistic progress of any state or nation. It signifies empowering people by directing the benefits of development to the most marginalized person, promoting impartial growth.

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DMK holds meeting in Chennai, passes 12 resolutions

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Sunday held a high-level executive meeting which was attended by senior leaders including Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and over 800 high-level executive members.

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami inaugurates Rs 190 crore projects, emphasizes environment and urban development.

Uttarakhand CM Dhami inaugurates Rs 190 crore projects, emphasizes environment and urban development.

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PM Modi receives Guard of Honour in Kuwait

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing ceremonial welcome and a Guard of Honour in Kuwait during his state trip to the Gulf country.

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BN Group Unveils "Rakho Iraade Fresh" Campaign with Simply Fresh TVC, Celebrates Real-Life Heroes

Simply Fresh, the flagship brand of BN Group, has launched its latest campaign, \"Rakho Iraade Fresh,\" with an advertisement that touches heartstrings and that champions real-life heroes who embody fresh perspectives and impactful actions.

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Data collection, regional disparities in opportunities, investments, a major challenge for hospitality sector: CII-EY

Data collection, regional disparities in opportunities, investments and capacity building are the major challenges the domestic hospitality sector faces, according to a recently released report by The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

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Institutional flows to anchor Indian equities in 2025: ICICI Securities

The institutional flow in the Indian equity markets will remain a driving force in the calendar year 2025, as it witnessed robust institutional flows of nearly Rs 4 lakh crore in 2024, the ICICI Securities anticipated.

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Wood cost to tear off writing and printing paper margin: Crisil report

Operating margin of writing and printing paper manufacturers is set to contract 400-500 basis points to 15-16 per cent this financial year -- following a similar correction last fiscal from the unusually high level of fiscal 2023 -- driven by costlier hardwood and softwood and softening realisations, according to Crisil Ratings.

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Shubhra Ranjan IAS Study slapped monetary penalty

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 2 lakh for a misleading advertisement on Shubhra Ranjan IAS Study.

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HDFC SECURITIES EXPECTS INDIA GDP TO MODERATE IN 2024-25

Financial advisory services firm HDFC Securities expects India's GDP to grow at 6.4 per cent in 2024-25, with downside risks given a slowdown in urban demand and a lack of substantial revival in private capex.

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Association of NPS Intermediaries officially launched in Mumbai

Speaking at the conference, PFRDA Chairperson Dr Deepak Mohanty, emphasised, \"The launch of the Association of NPS Intermediaries is a significant milestone for the pension sector. I am confident it will further strengthen and redouble our efforts in creating awareness to expand pension coverage in India through collective efforts and feedback mechanism.\"

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Case should be registered against Mohali DC: Cong on building collapse incident

Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa on Sunday expressed concern over the building collapse incident in Mohali, stating that it is worrying that the Punjab government lacks the necessary resources to handle such incidents.

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Punjab's tableau back in 2025 Republic Day Parade

Punjab's tableau has been chosen to participate in the Republic Day Parade 2025 at New Delhi's Kartavya Path.

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Youth's harassment sparks violence, injures staff at Malwa hospital

On Sunday morning, chaos unfolded at a private Malwa Ortho Hospital located on the Muktsar-Kotkapura bypass when a youth allegedly harassed a female staff member.

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Punjab seeks Rs 1000 cr for Police and Industrial Boost

Punjab raised demand for central assistance to strengthen its police infrastructure and security efforts in border districts, with a grant of Rs 1,000 crore.

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AAP FACES SETBACKS IN PUNJAB CIVIC POLLS, CLAIMS 'EXEMPLARY RESULTS'

AAP managed only seven of the 29 wards, while Congress won nine and BJP three.

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Police busts drug smuggling module, seizes 10kg heroin

In a major breakthrough, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has busted a trans-border narco-smuggling module with the arrest of two repeat offenders, who were previously caught in 2015 along with two Pakistani nationals, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Sunday.

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Bittu criticizes AAP, Cong MLAs after municipal poll defeat

He also pointed out a similar instance involving Congress state chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, whose wife, Amrita Warring, had previously lost the election in Gidderbaha

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Will Trump control guns?

Only last month President Biden had announced new laws to control gun laws Nothing happened.

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DIKSHIT FIRES POLITICAL SALVO AT KEJRIWAL

Former MP and Congress candidate from the New Delhi Constituency, Sandeep Dikshit has raised questions that could have a bearing on Arvind Kejriwal's projection as the Chief Ministerial nominee of the Aam Aadmi Party in the coming Assembly polls.

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TIME TO EVALUATE SANGH AMID CHANGING TIMES AS IT COMPLETES 100 YRS NEXT YEAR

Rastriya Swayam Sewak Sangh (RSS) popularly called Sangh is going to complete 100 years in 2025. This will create a moment in which Sangh will be evaluated by its own cadres, leaders and sympathisers of its works, functioning, success and failures during these last hundred years.

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Haryana commission orders UHBVN to compensate consumer for inconvenience

According to the complaint, Smt. Bimla had initially approached the First Grievance Redressal Authority, but her complaint was closed after one month without resolution.

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HCS officers eligible for posting as SDM in their home districts

Can an HCS-EB (Haryana Civil Services - Executive Branch) cadre officer be posted in his home district on a prestigious post, i.e., Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) - SDO (C), i.e., Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil), which is also called SDM?

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India to become developed nation by 2047: Haryana CM Nayab Saini

In response to the citizens' request to relocate the Government Senior Secondary School to the vacant land near the BDPO office, the Chief Minister instructed the officials to prepare a proposal for the same.

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Haryana CM: Welfare schemes reaching eligible individuals directly

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that the state government is dedicated to ensuring that the benefits of welfare schemes reach eligible individuals directly at their doorsteps.

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BJP government anti-Dalit, anti-farmer, anti-citizen: Kumari Selja

Who obstructed the opposition MPs in the Parliament premises? Who came with sticks and posters, and who pushed whom? Everyone saw this. BJP no longer believes in the parliamentary system or democracy. - Former Union Minister, and Sirsa MP Kumari Selja

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HARYANA CIVIC POLLS: SEATS TO BE DECIDED ACCORDING TO LATEST POPULATION

The Haryana Government has announced the seat allocations for municipal corporations ahead of upcoming elections.

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Punjab And Haryana High Court: POSCO Act Being Enacted Subsequently Will Prevail Over SC/ST Act In Case Of Conflict

The Victim filed another complaint levelling allegations that the petitioner had been subjecting her to rape from the last two years on the pretext of performing marriage with her. She recorded another statement under Section 164 of Code Of Criminal Procedure, CrPC.

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Supreme Court To Hear Petition Against 'VIP Darshans' In Temples

In the present case, the writ petition is filed seeking the abolition of VIP darshan fees charged by temples across the country.

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Supreme Court: Wrong Practice Of Converting Civil Disputes Into Criminal Cases Rampant In Many States

The bench asked the counsel appearing for the respondent no. 2 i.e., the original complainant if any civil suit had been filed on the present facts, the counsel answered that only a criminal case was filed considering that the petitioner had shifted to another residence.

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SUPREME COURT SAYS CASTE NO BAR FOR APPOINTMENT OF NON-HEREDITARY TEMPLE TRUSTEE: 'RACE, RELIGIOUS, CASTE AND LANGUAGE HUMAN CONSTRUCTS'

The High Court in the case was dealing with the writ petition filed by a devotee of Sree Vairamcode Bhagavathi Devaswom, wherein he seeks to set aside the appointment of non-hereditary trustees by the Commissioner of the MDB and direction for fresh appointments following a fair and transparent manner.

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Madras High Court Closes Plea Challenging ED's Notice To District Collectors | Sand Mining Money Laundering Case

The bench in the case closed the petition filed after the Advocate General informed the court that the petition filed had become infructuous since the collectors had already appeared before the investigation agency following the orders of the Supreme Court.

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Congress workers burn effigy of Amit Shah in Nadbai

Rajasthan Pradesh Congress State Secretary Prashant Upadhyay said that the one year of the BJP government has become a tragedy for the public, crores of rupees of the treasury are being wasted.

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Parliamentary affairs minister lays foundation stone for Rs 574 lakh development projects

On Sunday, Parliamentary Affairs, Law, and Legal Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel laid the foundation stone for development works worth Rs 574 lakh in Chainpura Bhatan and Gram Panchayat Bhacharana of Satlana in the Luni Assembly constituency, Jaisalmer.

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LPG tanker blast: DNA test identifies 3 dead, police to reward helpers

A fourth body remains unidentified as no family members have come forward yet. The police are working on identifying the remaining victims and are also focused on rewarding those who helped the injured at the scene.

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Health minister visits Jaisalmer Hospital, promises to resolve staff shortage

Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khinvsar conducted a surprise inspection of Shri Jawahar Hospital in Jaisalmer on Sunday.

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Rajasthan govt to issue leases to 30,000 nomadic families

The Rajasthan government is set to distribute leases to over 30,000 families from the nomadic and semi-nomadic communities by February.

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