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RBI lifts restrictions on two Edelweiss group entities

The Reserve Bank on Tuesday announced that restrictions imposed on two Edelweiss Group entities have been lifted.

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December 18, 2024
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BN Group to invest $1 bn in Africa to expand edible oil biz

Edible oil manufacturer BN Group announced on Tuesday a USD 1 billion (approx Rs 8000 crore) investment to expand its operations across Africa, targeting emerging markets with a phased deployment over the next five years.

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December 18, 2024
Reliance NU Suntech secures 930 MW solar, 465 MW battery energy storage projects
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Reliance NU Suntech secures 930 MW solar, 465 MW battery energy storage projects

Reliance Power on Tuesday said its arm Reliance NU Suntech has secured a solar project of 930 MW and 465 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) project from Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI).

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December 18, 2024
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M&M amazed the world by becoming the World's 11th largest automaker

Anand Mahindra recalled challenges faced by India's automobile industry in its early years

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December 18, 2024
Daikin India to set up JV in India with Taiwan's Rechi Precision to manufacture compressors
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Daikin India to set up JV in India with Taiwan's Rechi Precision to manufacture compressors

Daikin Industries, Osaka, a Japan-based global manufacturer of air conditioning and refrigeration systems, will set up a joint venture with Taiwan's Rechi Precision to manufacture compressors in India at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh.

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December 18, 2024
Taiwanese laptop maker MSI begins India mfg with Chennai facility
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Taiwanese laptop maker MSI begins India mfg with Chennai facility

Taiwanese laptop maker MSI on Tuesday announced the commencement of its manufacturing operations in India with its first facility in Chennai.

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December 18, 2024
Adani Group to merge Sanghi Ind, Penna Cement with Ambuja Cements
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Adani Group to merge Sanghi Ind, Penna Cement with Ambuja Cements

Adani Group will merge its recently acquired Sanghi Industries and Penna Cement with Ambuja Cements to consolidate cement operations in one unit, the conglomerate said Tuesday.

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December 18, 2024
Use Made in India machinery to reduce infra project cost: Gadkari to industry
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Use Made in India machinery to reduce infra project cost: Gadkari to industry

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday urged the infrastructure industry stakeholders to adopt 'Made in India' machinery that would help reduce project cost.

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December 18, 2024
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Maruti Suzuki India achieves 2 mn units in a calendar year for 1st time

Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday announced a production milestone of 2 million vehicles in a calendar year for the first time in its history.

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December 18, 2024
Sebi against exuberance, price manipulations in SME listings
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Sebi against exuberance, price manipulations in SME listings

Capital markets regulator Sebi wants to prevent exuberance, price manipulations and fraudulent trading practices on the Small and Medium Enterprises exchange, a senior official said on Tuesday.

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December 18, 2024
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Only 6.68% of population filed income tax returns in FY24

Only 6.68 per cent of India's population filed income tax returns in 2023-24 fiscal, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

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December 18, 2024
CBDT launches campaign to intimate taxpayers on mismatch in ITR filed and AIS
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CBDT launches campaign to intimate taxpayers on mismatch in ITR filed and AIS

The income tax department on Tuesday said it is sending SMS and emails to taxpayers and non-filers where it has identified a mismatch between transactions reported in Annual Information Statement (AIS) and income disclosed in ITRs for the financial years 2023-24 and 2021-22.

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December 18, 2024
Five firms seek govt nod to set up e-comm export hubs
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Five firms seek govt nod to set up e-comm export hubs

Shiprocket and Cargo Service Centre (CSC) have already been selected by the government on a pilot basis to set up these hubs in the country

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December 18, 2024
India doubles RE capacity to 15GW in Apr-Nov: Min
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India doubles RE capacity to 15GW in Apr-Nov: Min

Says India to become world's RE capital

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December 18, 2024
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Gilts fall on rise in US yields; traders await FOMC outcome

On Wednesday, prices of government bonds and overnight indexed swap rates may take their opening cues from overnight movement in US Treasury yields.

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December 18, 2024
Lower Q2 GDP growth a temporary blip: Sitharaman
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Lower Q2 GDP growth a temporary blip: Sitharaman

Says economy will see healthy growth in coming qtrs

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December 18, 2024
Markets slump over 1% amid widespread selloff
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Markets slump over 1% amid widespread selloff

Sensex sinks below 81,000 level

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December 18, 2024
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Workshop on meteorology in agriculture

A unique workshop focusing on the application of meteorology in agriculture will be organised on Dec 21 at Shrimane Hall, Agricultural College, Shivajinagar.

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December 18, 2024
Tree falling spikes in 4 years
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Tree falling spikes in 4 years

Activists link urban planning flaws to tree hazards

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December 18, 2024
Sawai Gandharv Bhimsen Mahotsav starts
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Sawai Gandharv Bhimsen Mahotsav starts

Pune's iconic Sawai Gandharv Bhimsen Mahotsav, a revered music festival, starts today, Dec 18, and will continue until Dec 22 at the Maharashtriya Mandal Krida Sankul in Mukundnagar.

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December 18, 2024
EMPOWER WOMEN FOR A NEW INDIA
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EMPOWER WOMEN FOR A NEW INDIA

Padma Vibhushan Raghunath Mashelkar was the chief guest at the EmpowHER Foundation's inaugural function of the 'Hirkani' scheme

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December 18, 2024
AIT students bag two first prizes through innovation
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AIT students bag two first prizes through innovation

Smart India Hackathon 2024

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December 18, 2024
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Pune district tops state in Lok Adalat case settlements

Pune district has again secured first place in the state in the 4th National Lok Adalat of this year.

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December 18, 2024
Keep ego at bay: RSS chief Bhagwat
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Keep ego at bay: RSS chief Bhagwat

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has said one should keep ego at bay or else he or she may fall into a hole.

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December 18, 2024
MIN TEMP SLIPS TO SINGLE-DIGIT
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MIN TEMP SLIPS TO SINGLE-DIGIT

Over the past few days, the temperature has rapidly dropped from 19°C to 16°C further to 12°C

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December 18, 2024
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Fake docus to secure US visa; four booked

The Bandra-Kurla Complex police have booked four persons, including a US visa hopeful and three agents, for allegedly trying to secure a visa with fake documents.

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December 18, 2024
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With fake porn charge, frauds extract ₹11L

A 55-year-old woman lost Rs11 lakh after the scammers trapped her in the digital arrest scam by falsely accusing her of circulating porn.

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December 18, 2024
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3 arrested for managing mule a/cs for frauds

Three persons, who are alleged to be members of an interstate racket operating mule accounts for cyber frauds, have been arrested in connection with a Rs2.85 crore scam.

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December 18, 2024
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Woman flier held with drugs worth ₹5 crore

The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of airport Customs have arrested a 37-year-old woman for allegedly smuggling five kg of hydroponic weed worth Rs5.56 crore from Bangkok.

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December 18, 2024
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Fresh ED raids in Magicwin case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted fresh searches at 21 locations across Mumbai, Pune and Delhi on December 10 and 12 as part of a money laundering probe into 'Magicwin', an alleged betting scandal.

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December 18, 2024