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Auto retail sales down 12.5% in Dec, all segments except tractors falter

Automobile retail sales contracted in December after rising for two consecutive months, due to weakness in all segments, barring tractors, as per data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations on Tuesday.

Tata Electronics Gets CCI's Clearance to Acquire Majority Stake in Pegatron India

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday approved Tata Electronics' proposal to acquire a majority stake in Apple's contract manufacturer Pegatron Technology India.

GJEPC, De Beers Group partner to strengthen support for natural diamonds

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) on Tuesday entered into partnership with De Beers Group to strengthen support for natural diamonds within the Indian gem and jewellery trade.

Gilts erase gains to end steady

Government bonds lost all gains notched up during the day after the advance estimate on India's GDP growth for 2024-25 (Apr-Mar) turned out to be higher than what some sections of the market had expected, dealers said.

Odisha Govt OKs ₹44,793 Cr Investments Across 5 Sectors

The Odisha government has approved investment proposals worth Rs 44,793 crore across five sectors, which will generate employment opportunities for over 23,000 people, an official statement said.

FinMin to Hold Meeting with MFI Players Today

Finance Ministry will hold a meeting with microfinance institutions (MFIs) on Wednesday amid rising bad loans and delinquencies across all types of lenders in the sector.

Banks profits set to moderate in FY26 as bad assets inch up

IND-RA REPORT

Duty cut on smartphone parts to hit electronics ecosystem, trigger job loss: GTRI

Any reduction in the customs duty on smartphone parts in the forthcoming budget will harm India's developing component ecosystem, discourage investment, increase imports, and make local firms uncompetitive, potentially resulting in job losses, think tank GTRI said on Tuesday.

Indian Tech Story 'Fascinating,' Hope for Continued Growth at CES

Consumer Electronics Show

Over 40 new product launches expected at Auto Expo: Official

More than 40 new product launches are expected at the upcoming Auto Expo which will be held under the umbrella of Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 from January 17-22, a government official said on Tuesday.

Markets Rebound After 2-Day Decline

In a range-bound trade, the 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 234.12 points or 0.30 per cent to settle at 78,199.11

China's Central Bank Buys More Gold As Prices Trade Near Record High

China's central bank expanded its gold reserves for a second month in December, signaling renewed appetite after temporarily pausing purchases last year as prices soared, Bloomberg reported.

Real GDP Growth to Come at 6.2% in FY25: HSBC

Real GDP growth will come lower than the official estimate at 6.2 per cent in the ongoing fiscal year and inch up to 6.5 per cent in FY26, a foreign brokerage said on Tuesday.

CPI inflation likely to moderate to 5% in Dec from 5.5% in Nov: BOB

India's Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation is expected to moderate to 5 per cent in December 2024 from 5.5 per cent in November, according to a report by Bank of Baroda.

National Voter's Day to be celebrated on Jan 25th

In accordance with the instructions from the Election Commission of India, 'National Voter's Day' will be celebrated across the country on January 25th, and the same will be observed in Chhattisgarh.

Reservation Process for Civic Bodies Ends

Out of 14 municipal corporations, the reservation breakdown includes four for the OBC category, two for Scheduled Castes (SC), and one for Scheduled Tribes (ST).

CM pledges ₹5C for bronze statue of Bhaktin Mata Rajim

In a significant announcement at a program organized by the Sahu Samaj in Rajim, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai declared a grant of Rs 5 crore for the installation of a grand bronze statue of Bhaktin Mata Rajim.

Land Fraud of ₹75 Lakh Unearthed in Raipur, Accused Booked

A major case of land fraud has surfaced in the capital, with Mahesh Kodwani and Bharti Kodwani of Devendra Nagar Sector-5 accused of duping a real estate businessman of ₹75 lakh.

CMO Tightens Officers, Employees on Office Timing

On the very first day of the New Year, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai set a tone of discipline by advising state officers to report to work on time.

Pregnancy scandal at girls' hostel in Korba district

A shocking incident unfolded in Podi-Upora block of Korba district when a class 11 student at a girls' hostel became pregnant, gave birth, and allegedly threw the newborn behind the hostel in the dead of night.

Cgarh's Health Minister Emphasizes Vigilance, Preparedness for HMPV Virus

Chhattisgarh's Health Minister, Shyam Bihari Jaiswal, on Tuesday addressed concerns regarding the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) virus, assuring the public that there is no need to panic.

Violence, Terror Will Not Be Tolerated: CM

ANTI-NAXALITE CAMPAIGN | Government Stern

PWD Suspends Contractor's License, Cancels Contracts

The Public Works Department (PWD) has taken decisive action against A-class contractor Suresh Chandrakar, the main accused in the murder of Bijapur journalist Mukesh Chandrakar on Tuesday.

CM to inaugurate PARTH scheme today

Chief minister Mohan Yadav will launch Police Army Recruitment Training & Hunar (PARTH) scheme at TT Nagar Stadium on Wednesday under Yuva Utsav 2025.

Malnourished twins receive life-saving care

Under the leadership of Collector Ankit Asthana, coordinated efforts by the Women and Child Development and Health Department saved the lives of severely malnourished twin brothers in Shyampur Khurd village, Ambah block.

Case registered against five, paddy worth Rs 1.50 L seized

LOST IN TRANSPORT | Collusion between drivers, labourers alleged

Discom engineer caught taking bribe

The Lokayukta conducted a raid on Tuesday and caught a junior engineer of MP Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Company (central discom) red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs.15,000.

Prisoner dies of illness in jail, kin block traffic

A prisoner died in the district jail because of sudden illness on Tuesday, official sources said.

Municipality chairperson pulls up officials for delay in work

Neetu Mahendra Yadav takes feedback on projects

4-Member Team to Probe Kapasthal Irregularities

Janpad panchayat chief executive officer (CEO) Malkhan Singh Kushwaha has constituted a four-member team to probe serious irregularities in the construction work under Kapasthal village panchayat in Sardarpur tehsil.