YouTube financially secures 700K+ creators in India: Oxford

According to estimates by Oxford Economics, over 700,000 creators and partners in India have found their financial anchor in YouTube, receiving income from their presence on the platform, said the video streaming giant in a blog post on Thursday while announcing ‘BrandConnect’ and ‘Podcasts’ features for creators in India.

US prohibits pentagon's use of Chinese port logistics platform

The Voice of America (VOA), the US Congress has approved a bill that forbids the Pentagon from utilizing any seaport globally that depends on the Chinese logistics platform LOGINK.

NCB-MUMBAI BUSTS INTERNATIONAL PHARMA-DRUGS TRAFFICKING SYNDICATE; THREE PEOPLE ARRESTED

Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Mumbai successfully busted an international network involved in the illicit trafficking of pharma drugs from India to Australia and apprehended three individuals in connection to the matter, said a press release.

'REPEAT OF PULWAMA': UBT SENA'S SANJAY RAUT ON J&K TERROR ATTACK

Even as security forces continue their cordon and search Operations in Poonch after Thursday’s terror attack on an Army Convoy that killed four Army personnel, the Opposition parties have begun politicising the incident

LOK SABHA PASSES CRIMINAL LAW BILLS SEEKING TO REPLACE IPC, CRPC AND EVIDENCE ACT

The Lok Sabha passed the three criminal laws — the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill on Wednesday.

CORE FEATURES OF THE CRIMINAL LAW BILLS SEEKING TO REPLACE IPC, CRPC AND EVIDENCE ACT

The Union Home Minister Amit Shah noted the key features of these bills:

Though Filing Chargesheet Is Material Consideration While Granting Bail, It's Not Sole Criterion: Delhi HC

To start with, we must first and foremost pay our unremitting attention to the glaring manner in which while ruling on a very pertinent legal point pertaining to the role of filing of chargesheet in the granting or refusal of bail

UAE'S ADDED launches platform for enhanced manufacturer financing access

The ‘Business Financing Facilitation Platform’ has been introduced by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) with the goal of improving manufacturers’ financing access and accomplishing the goals of the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy (ADIS), which is to fortify the Emirate’s standing as the most competitive industrial hub in the region.

Over 1M Afghan Children in severe malnutrition: WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO), more than a million Afghani children suffer from severe malnutrition.

INDIA-UK FTA HOPES, CORONATION, AND ELECTION BUILD-UP: 2023

The end of February 2024 is now seen as the outer time limit for the deal before leaders on both sides get into campaign mode

SBI and World Bank Ink $165M deal for rooftop solar projects

The country’s biggest lender, State Bank of India (SBI), said that it will be signing a $165 million Line of Credit (LoC) from the World Bank in Delhi today to support grid-connected rooftop solar photovoltaic projects in residential and institutional sectors.

Strong domestic demand to sustain high steel imports in 2023-24: Crisil

Strong domestic demand, supported by government spending on infrastructure, building, and construction segments, is expected to keep India’s steel imports elevated around the 6 million tonne (MT) mark this financial year even as the global steel industry battles a slowdown, according to rating agency Crisil.

PHARMA INDUSTRY OPTIMISTIC ABOUT NEW YEAR COLLABORATIONS

The domestic pharmaceutical sector anticipates continued growth in 2024 despite facing challenges such as upholding quality standards and transitioning from volume to value leadership

HEALTH CARE VIKSIT BHARAT SANKALP YATRA SPURS CREATION OF OVER 1 CR AYUSHMAN CARDS

During the ongoing Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, a total of 1,02,23,619 Ayushman cards have been generated

ICRA predicts 10-12% growth in jewellery retail for FY'24

During the ongoing Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, a total of 1,02,23,619 Ayushman cards have been generated

Tencent sparks $80 billion selloff amid China crackdown fear

In an unforeseen turn of events, Tencent Holdings Ltd. spearheaded an $80 billion selloff, rattling some of China’s largest online entities.

Centre extends import duty exemption on masur dal to March 2025

In response to persistent concerns about high inflation rates, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) issued an order on December 22, extending the exemption for masur dal by an additional year.

India's FX reserves jump $9.112B to $615.971B

India’s forex reserves surged by $9.11 billion to $615.97 billion for the week ending 15 December, according to the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.

FM PLANS SPECIAL CAMPS IN 4 DISTS TO SETTLE INSURANCE CLAIMS ONCE FLOOD WATER RECEDES

Following cyclone Michaung, excessive rainfall hit four districts-Tirunelveli, Toothukudi, Kanyakumari, and Tenkasiresulting in a situation akin to flooding in these areas

BMC planning punitive action to stop garbage dumping in drains

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has appealed to people not to dump garbage in drains and said it is planning punitive action against violators.

Indian Research and Insights industry hits USD 2.9 bn in FY2023: MRSI

December 20, 2023; Mumbai, India: India's apex industry-led market research body, Market Research Society of India (MRSI) today announced the launch of its industry sizing report titled 'The Indian Research & Insights Industry 2023 Update'.

Israel funds sustainable energy in remote zones

From 2022 to 2023, Israel's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure allocated grants exceeding 130 million Shekels (USD 36 million) to support sustainable energy initiatives across more than 90 local authorities.

Mumbai air quality maintains 'moderate' status with AQI at 139

As of Thursday morning, Mumbai's air quality continues to be categorized as 'moderate,' registering an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 139 at 10 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board's SAMEER app.

Deepened US-India partnership marks Quad cooperation boost: Blinken

The US State Secretary, Antony Blinken, emphasized the deepening of the United States' partnership with India, noting an elevated level of cooperation through the Quad with Japan and Australia.

USV & Biogenomics launch INSUQUICK: first biosimilar insulin aspart in India

INSUQUICK is 100% Made in India, with the potential to enhance treatment access for people with diabetes.

PhonePe introduces section for credit score and bills assistance

Fintech company PhonePe on Thursday announced a new section on its platform for users to view their credit bureau score.

Delhi airport plans multi-modal hub near Aerocity: Operator

The capital's IGI Airport will get India's first interstate multi-modal transport hub near Aerocity.

INVESTING IN INDIA: PM MODI'S VISION FOR A GLOBAL HOME

In an interview with UK based newspaper, PM Modi emphasized India's commitment to building a robust $5 trillion economy

PIRAMAL ENTERPRISES TO ADJUST RS 3,164 CR EXPOSURE TO AIF IN FINANCIALS

Piramal Enterprises disclosed its AIF investments and stated that, as a precaution, it will amend its financial statements by Rs 3,164 crore

SUZLON ENERGY SECURES REPEAT ORDER FROM KP GROUP, SHARES SURGE 243% YTD

After securing a repeat order of 193.2 MW from the KP Group in Gujarat, Suzlon Energy's shares have rebounded from the lows of the session