The Business Guardian - December 11, 2024

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December 11, 2024

Kejriwal announces 5 guarantees for Delhi Auto drivers

Aam Aadmi Party Chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced five pre-poll guarantees for all auto-rickshaw drivers in Delhi if his party forms government again.

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INDIA OPEN TO COLLABORATING WITH BANGLADESH'S INTERIM GOVT: EX-ENVOY

India stresses continued cooperation with Bangladesh's interim govt, addressing minority concerns.

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Protest in Hunza demands release of arrested leaders

Political activists in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan staged a protest in front of the Hunza Press Club, demanding the release of Muhammad Javed, the former Chairman of the Karakoram National Movement, and other political leaders.

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ED attaches Rs 135.06 cr in Adarsh credit case

The Enforcement Directorate has attached movable and immovable properties worth Rs 135.06 crore under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 in the matter of Adarsh Credit Co-operative Society Ltd and others, the agency said on Tuesday.

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Only 3% of Indians invest in Mutual Funds: Motilal Oswal

India's capital market has surged significantly over the past four years as the number of demat accounts in the country has surged more than fourfold, reaching 17.9 crore (179 million) by October 2024, says a report by Motilal Oswal.

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Rajya Sabha allocates 12 hours for Constitution Day debate

The Rajya Sabha's Business Advisory Committee (BAC) convened on Tuesday to finalize the agenda for the upcoming Constitution Day discussion in the House.

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EAM JAISHANKAR CONCLUDES OFFICIAL TOUR TO QATAR, BAHRAIN

EAM S. Jaishankar completed a key visit to Qatar and Bahrain, enhancing bilateral and regional ties.

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Pazcare Teams up with Milind Soman for green ride 4.0 on workplace wellness

Pazcare, a leading employee benefits platform in India, has announced its collaboration with Green Ride 4.0 as the Employee Benefits Partner, furthering its mission to promote health and wellness in the workplace.

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Govt developing Industrial Corridors to rival top global manufacturing and investment hubs

The Indian government is actively developing industrial corridor projects under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) to establish greenfield industrial areas, regions, and nodes, aiming to compete with leading global manufacturing and investment destinations.

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MOTOROLA LAUNCHES MOTO G35 5G STARTING AT RS. 9,999

Motorola launches the moto g35 5G, a game-changing affordable smartphone offering cutting-edge 5G technology, exceptional features, and stunning design.

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UN Vote on Cybercrime Treaty Offers Hope

In a positive development amid growing cybersecurity risks, the United Nations is set to vote on a new cybercrime treaty aimed at strengthening global cooperation to combat cyber threats, according to Moody's Ratings 2025 Cyber Outlook.

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Balancing power key to India's energy transition, could save €65 trillion by 2050

The modelling shows that a power system including balancing power has significant advantages when it comes to both cost and CO2 reductions. The model reveals that this pathway would generate cumulative savings of EUR 65 trillion by 2050 compared to a renewables-only pathway, due to less renewable capacity needed.

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Black panther 6.0: An evening of glamour, entertainment, and spectacle

The sixth edition of the much-anticipated Black Panther 6.0 event lived up to its legacy, delivering a night of unforgettable performances, thrilling announcements, and star-studded appearances.

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BookMyForex launches lowest rate guarantee with 3.3% cashback

BookMyForex.com, India's first and largest online foreign exchange marketplace, has announced a dual offer this travel season.

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Stock Market ends flat: Sensex rises, Nifty declines

The stock market ended Tuesday's trading session on a subdued note, with the benchmark indices showing little movement.

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Will do what's best for economy: RBI Guv-designate

Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra on Tuesday said he will work to understand all perspectives and do what is best for the economy after he takes charge as the RBI Governor on December 11.

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CENTRAL GOVT FERTILIZER SUBSIDY DECLINES TO TWO-YEAR LOW: REPORT

Govt spent Rs 2.49 lakh crore on subsidies (Apr-Oct FY25), surpassing FY24 and FY23 figures.

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Growth slowdown not just due to repo rate: Das

On his successor, Das said Sanjay Malhotra has a very wide experience and will do the best for the institution.

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'Pythagoras in Love': A Poetic Bridge between History and Philosophy

Renowned American poet Lee Slonimsky's acclaimed collection, Pythagoras in Love, has been brought to Indian readers by Prabhat Prakashan.

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Revamped NULM amid 16x rise in urban investments

Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and Power, Manohar Lal on Tuesday said that a revamped National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM) will be launched soon.

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Gold climbs Rs 820 to Rs 79,780 per 10 gram

Gold prices climbed Rs 820 to Rs 79,780 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday due to fresh buying by jewellers and stockists amid a firm global trend, according to local marketmen.

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Govt approves Rs 3,000 cr for industrial corridors

The government is developing industrial corridor projects as part of the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) for the development of greenfield industrial areas, regions, and nodes in order to compete with the world's top manufacturing and investment destinations, stated Minister of State (MoS) in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada.

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Government partners with Flipkart to boost startups

In a significant step to support India's startup ecosystem, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Flipkart, e-commerce platform.

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THE CRACKS ARE SHOWING WITHIN I.N.D.I.A BLOC

The cracks within the INDIA bloc are now visible on the surface.

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE ERA OF CYBER SECURITY AND TECHNOLOGICAL ERA

Cyber security has become a major concern in the digital era.

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Parties that may not respond public's desire stand to lose credibility

Wherever I visited in the west, Africa and other places of the world, I usually heard that Hindus are peaceful, soft and adjusting community.

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NO-TRUST MOTION: HOW IT IS MOVED AND WHO ALL HAVE FACED IT

A peep into no-confidence motion in Parliament, in the light of I.N.D.I.A bloc submitting such a notice against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, to the Secretary General of the Upper House.

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MLA Jitendra Awhad approaches Supreme Court supporting Places of Worship Act, says it fosters national unity

The Supreme Court in the case was hearing the matter wherein Dr. Jitendra Satish Awhad, a Member of Legislative Assembly in Maharashtra from Mumbra-Kalwa, sought to intervene in the proceedings challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.

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Kerala High Court extends Waqf Board's term until election process initiated by state concludes

The Kerala High Court in the case Nishad Padinjare Peediyekkal V Hyderiyya Masjid Mahall Committee observed and has extended the term of the state Wakf Board-whose term was set to expire on December 14, until the election initiated by the state government for the constitution of the board is concluded.

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Supreme Court dismisses FCI's petition with Rs 50K cost: 'Cannot waste court's time'

The court in the case remarked that the filing of the SLP should not have been advised.

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Supreme Court reiterates: Ayurvedic or AYUSH doctors cannot seek parity with medical doctors

The bench in the case also referred to the court's earlier decision in the case State of Gujarat And Ors. v. Dr. P.A. Bhatt And Ors., wherein the court held that allopathy doctors and doctors of indigenous medicine cannot be said to be performing equal work so as to be entitled to equal pay.

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Supreme Court seeks responses from 6 states and High Courts in suo motu case over stay orders affecting trials and delays in prosecution sanctions

The Supreme Court in the case In Re: Adverse Effect Of Stay Orders Granted by Appellate Courts On The Place Of Trials, Despite Parameters For Grant Of Such Stays, Laid Down By This Hon'ble Court observed and has sought the response of 6 State Governments and their High Courts which, being on the issue of adverse effects of stay orders in criminal trials and the delay caused in granting sanctions for criminal prosecution.

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SUPREME COURT TO UNION IN KARNATAKA GOVT'S PLEA ALLEGING DENIAL OF DROUGHT RELIEF: 'BY NOW YOU SHOULD RESOLVE IT'

The counsel, Attorney General R Venkataramani's request the court for time to file a reply to a state's objections to the Inter-Ministerial Central Team, IMCT report.

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Number of beneficiaries under PM-Kisan plan keeps fluctuating

The number of beneficiaries of PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme keeps fluctuating with every installment as the number of the beneficiaries has now reached to around 9.59 crores.

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Farmers to observe 'Prarthna'

Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher announced that farmers will observe \"Prarthna Diwas Ardas Dihada\" at the Shambhu Border on Wednesday, as part of their ongoing protest.

1 min

S M Krishna a suave politician

Krishna played his part with aplomb as the chief minister in promoting the tech sector in Karnataka and giving a fillip to this cosmopolitan city.

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Waris Punjab De-Basant Singh granted 5-day parole

Basant Singh, a close associate of Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh, has been granted a five-day parole from Dibrugarh Central Jail to attend the last rites of a family member in Punjab.

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Sant Dhadrianwale booked for rape and murder

Patiala police have registered a case against religious preacher Sant Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale under charges of rape and murder, following orders from the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

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Rahul must take bold step to lead

Congress' efforts to strengthen its position through alliances appear to be backfiring.

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Group of 101 farmers to resume foot march to Delhi on Dec 14

With their multiple attempts to cross barricades at Shambhu border foiled by Haryana police, now the farmer leaders have announced to launch the Delhi march on December 14.

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