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India to host Quad Summit later in 2024

The The anticipated QUAD (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) Summit, originally scheduled for January in India, has been reportedly postponed to a later date in 2024, according to sources close to the matter. The decision stems from the logistical challenge of finding dates that align with the schedules of all QUAD partners.

TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF IN POK DEMAND OVERDUE HIKE

The increase of 30 to 35 per cent is the basic right of the employees, which should be given to them. We have waited for five months on this matter,\" one of the protesting teachers said

PMJAY: 6.14 CR CARDS, 1 CR+ SENIOR ADMISSIONS AUTHORIZED

AB-PMJAY is a public health insurance scheme ensuring free access to health insurance for low-income individuals in India

EPFO invests Rs 27,105 cr in ETFs, Apr-Oct: Govt

Parliament was informed on Monday that the retirement fund Parlia organization Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has invested Rs 27,105 crore in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) through the end of the current fiscal year in October. State Minister for Labour and Employment Rameshwar Teli informed the Lok Sabha in writing that EPFO had invested Rs 53,081 crore in ETFs during the fiscal year 2022-2023a sum that was greater than Rs 43,568 crore in the previous year.

Hyundai, M&M, Toyota steer PVs sales in Nov, auto dispatches up 3.7%

India's passenger vehicles sales Llogged a substantial increase in sales in November, with 3,34 lakh units surpassing the previous year's figures by 3.7 per cent year-on-year compared to November 2022 when sales were at 3.22 lakh units.

India's IIP growth soars to 16-mth high of 11.7%

India's industrial factory output measured Lby the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) registered a 16-month high growth of 11.7 per cent in October 2023, driven by double digit growth in manufacturing, mining and electricity sectors.

FTA boosts $3.7B Indian exports to Oman

In a promising development, India and Oman are on the cusp of finalizing a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), potentially eliminating or reducing customs duties on a wide array of goods.

India's bio-economy booms, 8x growth in 8 years

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced on Monday that India's bio-economy has experienced an impressive eightfold growth over the last eight years, soaring from USD 10 billion to USD 80 billion.

Indian economy to grow 7.5-8% in FY24

Anish Shah, the President of the Federation of Indian A Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), projects a strong growth trajectory for the Indian economy, anticipating a growth rate of 7.5 to 8 percent in the current fiscal year.

India and China outpace rich nations in climate finance for developing countries

A recent analysis by a UKand policy reporting website reveals that several developing countries, including India, China, and Brazil, are contributing more to climaterelated finance through multilateral development banks than many countries in the Global North.

HIGH FOOD PRICES DRIVE UP RETAIL INFLATION TO 5.55% IN NOV' 23, EXPERTS SEE FURTHER RISE

The price data are collected from selected 1114 urban markets and 1181 villages covering all states/UTs

MUMBAI AIRPORT SHATTERS RECORDS WITH 109% PASSENGER RECOVERY IN NOVEMBER

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai achieved an extraordinary feat in November 2023, surpassing all expectations with a remarkable 109% recovery in passenger traffic compared to the pre-pandemic levels of November 2018.

ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT RESERVED VERDICT ON PLEA MOVED CHALLENGING HINDU WORSHIPPERS' 1991 SUITI GYANVAPI-KASHI TITLE DISPUTE

The AIlahabad High Court in the case observed and has reserved its judgment on a batch of pleas moved which includes a petition challenging the civil suit of 2019 filed by Hindu worshippers seeking the right to worship in the Gyanvapi mosque.

A journey of self-discovery, within and beyond

On International Volunteer Day, tales of hope & optimism.

WHO, UN, MEMBER STATES URGE ACCELERATION FOR UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE

Universal Health Coverage provides a key platform for all technical departments to integrate our support into countries

US Prez invites Ukrainian counterpart Zelenskyy to White House

U.S. President Joe Biden has extended an invitation to Ukrainian Ud President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a crucial meeting at the White House on Tuesday.

GQG'S $10 BN INDIA BET: RAJIV JAIN'S WINNING PICKS BEYOND ADANI

Under the leadership of renowned investor Rajiv Jain, GQG Partners LLC saw the value of its India portfolio more than quadruple in just over a year thanks to stock selections that have produced impressive returns in addition to its widely reported investments in the Adani Group

TikTok acquires GoTo's Indonesia e-commerce for $1.5 bn

TikTok will take a controlling stake in an ecommerce unit of Indonesia's biggest tech firm, PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia, a partnership that will see the video app invest $1.5 billion over long term, the companies said on Monday.

GOVT ANTICIPATES ONION PRICES TO DROP BELOW RS 40/KG BY JANUARY

Last week, the centre banned onion exports till March 2024 after the retail sales price of the kitchen staple crossed Rs 80/kg in the national capital and the prices in mandis remained around Rs 60/kg.

GAUHATI HIGH COURT: ALONGSIDE EMBARGO OF SECTION 37 NDPS ACT, UNDUE DELAY IN TRIAL CAN BE A GROUND FOR GRANT OF BAIL

The Gauhati High Court in the case Anil Malakar v. The State of Assam observed and has granted bail to an accused arrested for an offence under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, NDPS Act while considering that there was no plausible ground to believe that he was guilty of the offence.

India. US. Taiwan to step up collaboration on cybersecurity

India is looking to deepen operational expertise and shared best practices on cybersecurity issues with the United States and Taiwan amidst a meeting of representatives of the three countries on December 11-12.

PM UNVEILS 'VIKSIT BHARAT @2047; URGES EDU INSTS TO SPEARHEAD DEVELOPMENT

The Prime Minister emphasised that India is currently in a crucial period known as 'Amrit Kaal,' offering the nation a significant opportunity for substantial progress in its development

Thermal power plants boost Coal stocks to 27 MT in Dec

India's domestic thermal Lpower plants held 27 million tonnes (MT) of coal as of December 9, marking a significant increase from the year's low of 18.5 MT reported approximately a month ago.

Union mins Vaishnaw, Puri, Irani, 2 CMs likely to attend WEF meet

Union ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw, Smriti Irani, and Hardeep Singh Puri, as well as Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, are likely to visit to the snow-covered and picturesque Swiss resort town of Davos next month to participate in the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum.

Centre directs NCCF, NAFED to procure 7 lakh tonnes of onion for buffer

Following the Centre's prohibition on the export of onion on 8 December, 2023 which will be in effect till 31 March, 2024, the Government has directed the National Cooperative Consumers Federation of India (NCCF) and National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) to procure 7 lakh tonnes of onion for the buffer.

Adani Portfolio sets highest ever EBITDA growth of 47% yoy

Led by strong growth in its infrastructure busicore: nesses like airports, green hydrogen that provide predictability and stability, the Adani portfolio delivered the highest ever EBITDA growth of 47 per cent yo-y in the first half of this fiscal (H1FY24), crossing 43,000 crore.

4th National Lok Adalat Of 2023: 1.17 Crore Cases Resolved

The 4th National Lok Adalat of the year 2023 was organised by the legal services authorities across the country under the aegis of National Legal Services Authority, NALSA and the stewardship of Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Judge, Supreme Court of India and Executive Chairman, NALSA in 34 states or Union Territories on Saturday, December 09, 2023.

A PRIMER ON THE BROADCASTING SERVICES REGULATION BILL, 2023

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has recently released the Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill, 2023(Broadcasting Bill), and put it out for public consultation.

Xi Jinping's US tour: A strategic move amid global political turbulence

Amidst the uncertainty of world politics, President Xi Jinping of China has recently completed his high-voltage bilateral tour to the US.

ADB injects USD 250 million to boost India's industrial corridors

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has greenlit a USD 250 million policy-based loan to further propel the development of industrial corridors in India.