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Communicate proactively on delays, cancellation

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has instructed airlines companies to proactively communicate potential delays or cancellations with passengers especially during the winter season which hinders operations following foggy conditions.

Anna University rape case: Chennai Police registers case against Seeman, 231 others

Chennai police registered cases against Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief coordinator Seeman and 231 others for defying a ban and conducting a protest march on Tuesday against the recent sexual assault case in Anna University.

Of Quick Gun Bihar Ministers

Several ministers in Bihar love possessing licensed weapons as revealed in their declaration despite the state government providing security cover to them.

Nephew skips reference of Mamata & TMC

Ripples have surfaced in the political circles of West Bengal as TMC General Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee in his New Year message on Wednesday chose to skip the reference of his party, CM Mamata Banerjee and the state government.

Delhi Man Ends Life, Family Blames Wife

Victim Was Fighting An AcrImonious Divorce Case

SKM's 'no' to attend Jan 3 SC panel meet

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Wednesday said that it would not take part in the upcoming January 3 meeting of the high-powered committee appointed by Supreme Court (SC) with farmer leaders to discuss their issues as it was not with the ongoing protests at Shambhu, Khanauri borders where farmers have been protesting under the aegis of SKM (non-political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) for over 10 months.

Bihar politics set for overdrive

Even as the Assembly polls are nearly 10 months away, political parties in Bihar, including former poll strategist Prashant Kishor's newly formed Jan Suraaj Party are leaving no stone unturned to brighten their electoral prospects.

Rescued from 150-ft borewell, 3-year-old dies

A three-year-old girl, who fell into a 150-foot-deep borewell in Rajasthan's Kotputli-Behror district, was brought out in an unconscious state on Wednesday after a 10-day rescue operation and rushed to hospital.

BJP Takes on Kerala CM for His Remark on Sanatan Dharma

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday reaffirmed his statement cautioning against \"organised efforts\" to portray sage and social reformer Sree Narayana Guru as a proponent of Sanatana Dharma.

Bomb threat over Maha Kumbh

A seven-tier security circle in place to ensure the safety of more than 40 crore people expected to visit Prayagraj for the major event

Temple Reopens After 44 Years in Moradabad

Decades after it was closed over communal violence in Moradabad, a temple in the Daulatabagh area has been reopened by local administration and authorities, according to officials.

Invest Like a Pro: Mistakes to Avoid in the New Year

A new year always brings fresh hope and plans.

Nifty has to hold 23650 for upmove

Till Nifty Bank holds below 51350 zones weakness could be seen towards 50500 then 50250 levels while on the upside hurdle is seen at 51350 then 51650 zones

Global Steel Sector Struggling to Generate Profits, Demand Rising in India: Tata Steel CEO

Tata Steel CEO and managing director TV Narendran on Wednesday said while the global steel sector is struggling to generate profits due to factors such as China's aggressive pricing, the demand for the metal and its consumption in India is growing.

Telecom Companies Gross Revenue Up 10.5% in September Quarter, Govt Collection Rises 13%

Telecom operators' gross revenue increased 10.5 per cent year-on-year to Rs 91,426 crore in September 2024 quarter – the period when mobile service providers increased tariff, according to a Trai report.

Quick Commerce Will Rival E-commerce Majors in 2025

The quick commerce industry will reach a stage in 2025 where it will be comparable to traditional e-commerce giants like Amazon and Flipkart, Zepto co-founder and CEO Aadit Palicha has asserted.

Air India Will Increase Its Global Coverage in Years Ahead: CEO

Air India has covered a lot of ground since privatization and its global coverage will further increase in the years ahead, the airline's chief Campbell Wilson said on Wednesday.

JN Port Issues LoA for ₹284 cr Agro Facility

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority on Wednesday said it has issued a Letter of Award (LoA) to Trident Agrocom Exports and Man Infraconstruction consortium for development of a Rs 284-crore agro facility at its port.

India Cut GDP Emission Intensity by 36% During 2005-2020: Govt

India's total greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 fell by 7.93 per cent compared to 2019, while the emission intensity of its GDP declined 36 per cent between 2005 and 2020, according to data submitted to the UN climate change office.

Civil Aviation Ministry Issues Advisory to Airlines on Foggy Conditions

\"Efforts should be that passengers should not be held up inside delayed aircraft for more than 90 minutes\"

Hero MotoCorp Gets Additional Tax Demand of ₹26.4 Crore

Two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp Ltd on Wednesday said it has received an additional tax demand of Rs 26.40 crore from the Income Tax Department for the assessment year 2020-21.

RPower arm Sasan Power pays $150 million debt to IIFCL

Reliance Power on Wednesday said its arm Sasan Power Ltd has made a bullet payment of USD 150 million to IIFCL, UK, fulfilling its debt obligation on December 31, 2024.

2024: A year of farewells, separation, failed union, M&As for corporate India

Unprecedented bribery charges, farewells, separation, failed union, monumental mergers and record-breaking IPOs, along with a healthy dose of online happenings in the form of spat and lessons in customer care, corporate India saw it all in 2024.

India Well Positioned to More Than Fend for Itself: Anand Mahindra

India can enhance its economic potential and become a keystone in the global supply chain system by seizing the opportunity from the shift in global alliances, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra said and asserted that \"India is well positioned to more than fend for itself\".

RBI Says Just ₹6,691 Cr Worth of ₹2,000 Banknotes Left in Circulation

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday said 98.12 per cent of the Rs 2000 banknotes have been returned to the banking system, and only Rs 6,691 crore worth such notes are still with the public.

PV Wholesales Clock Record 43L Units in 2024

Indian passenger vehicles market registered record wholesales of 43 lakh units in 2024, with companies like market leader Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, and Kia posting their best-ever annual domestic sales.

Gilts down on rise in US yields, heavy Jan-Mar state bond calendar

Government bond prices ended lower due to a rise in US Treasury yields and because the borrowing calendar of states for Jan-Mar was higher than expected, dealers said.

Agriculture sector to grow 3.5-4% in FY25: Chouhan

The country's agriculture and allied sector is expected to grow at 3.5-4 per cent in 2024-25, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Wednesday, marking a significant improvement from the 1.4 per cent rise recorded in FY24.

Agritech sector to create 60-80K new job opportunities in next 5 years

The agri-tech sector is expected to create 60,000-80,000 new employment opportunities over the next five years, a senior executive of TeamLease Services said.

ATF price cut by 1.5%, commercial LPG rates down ₹14.5 per cylinder

The price of Jet fuel, or ATF, on Wednesday was reduced by 1.5 per cent and rates of commercial LPG that is used in hotels and restaurants was cut by Rs 14.5 per 19-kg cylinder in the monthly revision done in line with benchmark international prices.