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INDIA EXPORTS ELECTRONICS BOOM, $20 BILLION FUELLED BY IPHONE

Mobile phones, led by iPhones, comprised 52% of electronics exports, with iPhones contributing 35%, and 70% to overall mobile exports, surpassing 7 billion in December 2023 alone

Flower saplings from Maharashtra, Ramayana-era trees adorn Ram temple premises

Nearly 7,500 saplings of flowers brought from Maharashtra have been planted in the premises of the Ram temple here, offering a visual treat to devotees visiting the shrine.

Apple opens up pay tech to rivals amid EU probe resolution

Apple is seeking to stave off European Union antitrust scrutiny over its tap-to-pay technology, with a 10-year offer to allow third-party mobile wallets to access its closely guarded payments chip on iPhones.

UAE unveils Global TradeTech Sandbox at Davos World Economic Forum

The UAE government, during its participation in the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, launched a Global TradeTech Sandbox, as part of the TradeTech Initiative, in partnership with the Ministry of Economy, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, and the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Lord Ram's image lit up Bandra-Worli sea link ahead of Pran Prathishta

Mumbai's Bandra-Worli Sea Link was lit up on Saturday night, depicting Lord Ram's image ahead of the Pran Prathishta ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22.

RAM TEMPLE CONSECRATION: UDDHAV SENT INVITATION BY SPEED POST; SLAMS GOVT

Shiv Sena (UBT) president and former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray has been sent an invitation by speed post for the Ram temple consecration ceremony to be held in Ayodhya on Monday.

BOMBAY HIGH COURT: LAW STUDENT MOVES CHALLENGING MAHARASHTRA GOVT'S DECLARATION OF PUBLIC HOLIDAY FOR RAM MANDIR CONSECRATION ON JAN 22

The Bombay High Court in the case observed wherein the Public Interest Litigation, PIL is moved by law student challenging the notification of Maharashtra government’s, declaring January 22, 2024 a public holiday for the consecration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

THE MADRAS HIGH COURT IN THE CASE WAS HEARING THE PETITION MOVED CHALLENGING THE HALF-DAY CLOSURE OF JAWAHARLAL INSTITUTE OF POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, PUDUCHERRY ON ACCOUNT OF THE RAM MANDIR PRAN PRATISHTHA CEREMONY TO BE HELD IN AYODHYA.

The Division bench comprising of Chief Justice SV Gangapurwala and Justice Bharata Chakravarty in the case observed and has assembled for a special Sunday hearing to hear a plea by the petitioner challenging a circular issued on January 19, 2024 through an Office Memorandum by the Union Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pension, declaring that JIPMER Hospital in Puducherry would observe a half-day and be functional only from 2:30 pm on Monday January 22, 2024 on the account of the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha Ceremony to be held in Ayodhya.

India's Strategic Miss

The importance of the chip industry extends beyond economics and electrical use; it plays a vital role in geopolitics and contemporary warfare.

Ambassador Sandhu emphasizes significance of India-US relationship for global good

Outgoing Indian Ambasjit Singh Sandhu, emphasized the utmost importance of the US-India relationship, stating that it is not only crucial for the two nations but also for the greater global good. He underscored the belief that bilateral ties are bound to expand significantly. Speaking to around 200 prominent Indian Americans nationwide on Saturday, Sandhu encouraged them to foster a strong connection with India among the second generation and to make frequent visits to the country.

Jaishankar engages in Bilateral talks with UN Chief and leaders from Iran, Colombia, and South Asia

External Affairs MinExterneran Mister S Jaishankar on Saturday met UN chief António Guterres and leaders from at least half a dozen countries, including Iran and Sri Lanka, and discussed bilateral ties and issues of regional as well as global importance.

AFGHAN ECONOMY CONTRACTS; RECEIVES USD 80 MN EVERY 14 DAYS: REPORT

The Afghan economy has contracted, and the country receives 80 million every 14 days, according to a report. SIGAR noted that the average value of each cargo was USD 80

Snap-E cabs and Jio-bp unveil EV charging hub in Kolkata

Ride-hailing service provider Snap-E Cabs and Jio-bp on Friday unveiled an electric vehicle (EV) charging hub here, which houses 150 stations. Located in the basement of Axis Mall here, the hub includes 26 stations equipped with \"one-hour\" rapid charging technology, according to a statement.

ICICI BANK Q3 PROFIT SOARS 25.7% TO RS 11,053 CR DUE TO REDUCED PROVISIONS

ICICI Bank on Saturday said its consolidated net profit for the December quarter jumped 25.7% to Rs 11,052.60 crore, up from Rs 8,792.42 crore

EPFO adds 13.95 lakh net members during Nov 2023

Employees Provident Fund Organisation's (EPFO) provisional payroll data highlighted that the organisation added 13.95 lakh net members in November 2023, an official statement said.

MANDAVIYA, GUJ CM LAY FOUNDATION STONE OF CANCER HOSP IN RAJKOT

The Shree Khodaldham Trust (SKT), an organisation for the Leuva Patel community, will build a hospital and a cancer research centre in Amreli village in Padadhari taluka of Rajkot

Average selling price of passenger vehicles up by 50 per cent

Over the years, the average selling price (ASP) of passenger vehicles (PVS) in India has shown a steady increase, attributed to the trends of premiumization, heightened regulatory standards, and a rapid adoption of sports utility vehicles (SUVs).

Goods & services exports marginally up at $765.6 bn in 2023

The country's exports of marginally by 0.4 per cent to $765.6 billion in 2023 despite global economic uncertainties, according to the commerce ministry data.

Gem & jewellery sector body seeks duty cuts on gold, cut and polished diamonds

Ahead of the Union Budget the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) have urged the government to reduce import duty on gold and cut and polished diamonds to help the sector stay competitive globally.

HDFC Bank leads as top 5 firms shed Rs 1.67 trn in market cap

Last week witnessed a collective erosion of Rs 1,67,936.21 crore in the market valuation of five among the top 10 valued firms, with HDFC Bank emerging as the primary laggard.

Mahindra launches Super Profit Truck Excel at Rs 6.61 Lakh

Mahindra & Mahindra. market leader in small commercial vehicles (SCVs) in India, has launched the new Supro Profit Truck Excel series, available in both Diesel and CNG variants.

Rolls-Royce spectre debuts in North India

Spectre, the first fully electric Rolls-Royce, has made its debut in North India, to meet the needs of a growing, young, entrepreneurial customer base and continued demand for luxury.

TATA GROUP SECURES FIVE-YEAR IPL TITLE SPONSORSHIP

Indian conglomerate Tata Group has secured the title sponsorship of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for 2024-28, setting a “record-breaking” deal at $300 million, as announced by the league organizers on Saturday.

Discovery Sport launched at Rs 67.90 lakh

Jaguar Land Rover India has launched the new and enhanced Discovery Sport, offering up to seven seats and two powertrain options - the 2.0 l petrol engine delivering a power of 183 kW and 365 Nm torque and a 2.0 l Ingenium diesel engine delivering a power of 150 kW and 430 Nm torque.

MAN CONVICTED FOR SEXUAL ABUSE

A POCSO court in UP’s Maharajganj on Saturday has convicted a 20-year-old man for sexually abusing a minor boy and sentenced him to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment.

ALLAHABAD HC DIRECTS TO PAY RS 50,000 COMPENSATION FOR ADMISSION DENIAL

The Allahabad High Court has recently directed the Allahabad University administration to pay a compensation of Rs 50,000 to a student who wasn’t allowed to join its master’s degree course even though he cleared the entrance examination.

BHIWANDI COURT ADJOURNS HEARING AGAINST RAHUL GANDHI TO MARCH 16

The Bhiwandi court in Maharashtra on Saturday has adjourned the hearing of a defamation case filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by an RSS worker to March 16.

DELHI HC ORDERS DAY-TO-DAY TRIAL

The Delhi High Court on Saturday has asked a trial court to expedite the proceedings in a case relating to the alleged leak of the 2017 Haryana Civil Services (Judicial) preliminary examination paper and take it up on daily basis.

YOGI FLAGS OFF 50 EBUSES AHEAD OF RAM MANDIR CONSECRATION

Ahead of the auspicious occasion of consecration of Ram Mandir at Ayodhyadham, 50 electric buses (eBuses) were flagged off by Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath as a part of zero-carbon public mobility initiative from Ayodhyadham bus stand.

CEMENT SECTOR THRIVES AMID INFRASTRUCTURE BOOM

Cement is a versatile and essential building material used in the construction industry and is a durable binder for structures that holds coarse aggregates like sand, gravel, and steel.