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UltraTech Cement gets CCI's clearance to acquire majority stake in India Cements

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Friday cleared over Rs 7,000-crore deal, wherein billionaire Kumar Mangalam Birla-promoted UltraTech Cement will acquire a majority stake in India Cements Ltd.

US, India discuss advancing space partnership

The United States of America and India are set to strengthen space cooperation, including for human spaceflight, and joint space exploration, and are expected to facilitate commercial partnerships between space companies of both countries to advance shared interests in the growing space economy.

Govt seeks to boost domestic food processing machinery sector

Food Processing Industries Secretary Subrata Gupta met with industry leaders and emphasised the crucial role of equipment manufacturers in modernising India's food processing sector.

India raises trade barriers issue with EU

India has flagged barriers being faced by domestic industry in the European Union (EU) markets and urged to address the issue, an official statement said on Friday.

India to spend $8 trillion on investments in next 5 years

India is poised to spend a massive USD 8 trillion on investments over the next five years, says a report by Motilal Oswal.

Gilts end steady ahead of MPC minutes as auction on expected lines

Prices of government bonds ended steady as the weekly gilts auction failed to lend any major direction to bond prices, dealers said.

SEBI SIMPLIFIES OFFER DOCUMENT REQUIREMENT FOR AMCs

Sebi on Friday simplified the framework for asset management companies (AMCs) by reducing the requirement to upload draft SIDs to 8 working days from 21 days earlier.

Priority should be on restoring inflation-growth balance: Das

Policy priority should be on restoring the inflation-growth balance, said Shaktikanta Das, Reserve Bank governor, while voting for a status quo on the short-term lending rate earlier this month.

PLI scheme achieves ₹1.46L cr investment, FDI inflows up 26%

From achieving Rs 1.46 lakh crore in investment under the product-linked incentive (PLI) scheme to 26 per cent increase in FDI inflows (year-on-year) in Q1 this fiscal (FY25), the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) said on Friday that it has played a pivotal role in 2024 in building a self-reliant and globally competitive India.

Forex reserves drop $2 bn to $652.86 bn

India's forex reserves dropped by USD 1.988 billion to USD 652.869 billion for the week ended December 13, the RBI said on Friday.

SOGI calls for 28% GST on platform fee and not deposits for Indian gaming cos

Real money gaming firms-backed Skill Online Games Institute (SOGI) has demanded that the government levy 28 per cent GST on platform fees instead of on deposit for gaming companies in India, to prevent offshore platforms from taking advantage of significant tax arbitrage.

S&P Global arm lowers India's GDP growth forecast to 6.5% for FY25

S&P Global Market Intelligence has lowered its India GDP growth forecast for 2024-25 (Apr-Mar) after growth moderated sharply in Jul-Sept.

Steel imports from China hit record high, data shows

China, Japan and South Korea accounted for 79% of India's total finished steel imports

Bears tighten grip on mkts; Sensex tanks 1,176 points

BEAR GRIP | Markets log biggest weekly crash in 2 years

Jalna man shines in 405-km Ultra Marathon

In a remarkable feat, 54-year-old Jitendra Agarwal from Jalna bagged a prestigious prize in the 405-km Ultra Marathon, organised by the Southern Command of the Indian Army in Mumbai.

CSMC school students represent India in Europe

The students of the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) Schools at Naregaon and Indiranagar represented India at the Robotics International Competition held at Tolin in Estonia on Dec 6 and 7.

MAGIC in ICON Summit 2024

The CII CIES ICON Summit 2024, held in Hyderabad on Dec 17-18, emerged as a significant platform fostering innovation and collaboration.

Residents report ‘mysterious' sound

LATUR MYSTERY | Nothing amiss found, say officials

Construction site death sparks inquiry

The absence of safety equipment led to the death of a 19-year-old labourer who fell from the seventh floor of a construction site in Kondhwa's Yewalewadi area.

Four injured in accident; Bhuse's son escapes unhurt

Four persons suffered injuries in an accident involving three vehicles, including one carrying the son of Maharashtra minister Dada Bhuse's son, in Malegaon on Thursday, an official said.

Karad civic body wins SWM award

Karad Municipal Council (KMC) has been honoured with an award by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), an international organisation focused on pollution reduction and environmentally sustainable practices, in recognition of its exceptional and consistent performance in solid waste management.

Cop falls victim to cyber fraud

A police constable from Saswad, near Pune, fell victim to a cyber scam, losing Rs2.3 lakh after scanning a QR code at a bakery.

Temperature drop disrupts strawberry cultivation

Mahabaleshwar, located in Satara district, is known for its cool climate and fertile soil, making it ideal for strawberry cultivation. The British were the first to plant strawberries in this region, and today, Mahabaleshwar is home to 14 different varieties of strawberries. Visitors can enjoy the unique flavours of these varieties, which have become a special feature of the area.

Farmers briefly halt onion auction at Lasalgaon APMC

Angry over the drop in onion prices, farmers on Thursday briefly stopped auctions at the Lasalgaon Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC), the country's largest wholesale market of the key kitchen staple in Maharashtra's Nashik district.

Nashik: Congress protests Mumbai HQ vandalisation

Congress workers in Nashik protested against the attack on its office in Mumbai on Thursday by the youth wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Bhausaheb Bhagwant Kad elected MSCBA's president in Nagpur

CA Bhausaheb Bhagwant Kad, the current chairman of Bharati Cooperative Bank and director of the 'Finance and Audit Department' of Bharati Vidyapeeth, was recently elected unopposed as the president of the Maharashtra State Cooperative Banks Association.

Stray dogs attack kid; residents accuse PMC

CANINE MENACE | After Dalvinagar, child in Chandrangan Phase V suffers injuries; locals accuse PMC of inaction

Pune LGBTQ community demands zero-fare journey in MSRTC buses

The transgender community in Pune has raised serious concerns over discrimination in public transportation services.

Govt has set up safe houses for interfaith caste couples: State

The Maharashtra government has informed the Bombay High Court that it has established safe houses and special cells for interfaith and intercaste couples across the state.

SC wants all Aarey tree felling info

Move aimed to safeguard interest of environment, says apex court