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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.

Dubai announces ambitious plan to achieve 50% reduction in carbon emissions

DH ubai, in a bold move, has declared its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality, setting a robust target of reducing emissions by 50% by 2030.

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V variant launched at Rs 1.34L

Expanding its range of products, two- and maker three-wheeler TVS Motor has intro- duced the TVS Apache 160 4V motorcycle, which comes with Dual Channel ABS and Voice Assist.  xpanding its range of products, two- and maker three-wheeler TVS Motor has intro- duced the TVS Apache 160 4V motorcycle, which comes with Dual Channel ABS and Voice Assist.  ,

Reg of properties in Pune up 7% in Nov amid strong housing demand

Pune, une, witnessing a 7% annual rise in property registrations, marked a notable uptick in demand with 14,607 units registered in November, according to data released by real estate consultant Knight Frank India.

Tata & Nissan aid Cyclone Michaung-affected customers

A service plan has been Lintroduced by car maker Tata Motors to help customers affected by Cyclone Michaung in Tamil Nadu and some areas of Andhra Pradesh

PM MODI'S 'WED IN INDIA' AIMS TO REDIRECT RS 1 TRILLION SPENT ON OVERSEAS WEDDINGS."

The Prime Minister, in his monthly Man Ki Baat”, introduced the concept of Wed in India,” urging citizens to opt for destination weddings within the country.

Hospitality sector anticipates accelerated hiring post robust 2023 growth

The Indian hospitality and tourism sector is expected to see accelerated hiring going forward after witnessing a robust growth this year with domestic travels leading the way, according to industry players.

M-CAP OF 7 MOST VALUED COS ADD RS 3.04 TRN

The combined market valuation of seven of the 10 most valued firms climbed Rs 3,04,477.25 crore last week, with HDFC Bank and LIC emerging as the biggest gainers amid an overall optimistic trend in equities.

Adani unveils green aspects in Rs 7 lakh cr investment blueprint

The The Adani Group is set to allocate Rs 7 lakh crore for capital expenditure in the coming decade, as revealed by its billionaire chairman, Gautam Adani. Adani provided insights into the plans, underscoring their strategic 1 aim to strengthen the con-glomerate's standing as a key infrastructure leader in India.

INDIA'S POWER CONSUMPTION HITS 1,099.90 BILLION UNITS, UP 9%

The power consumption in the country was 1,010.20 BU in April-November 2022-23, higher than 916.52 BU recorded in the same period of 2021-22

FPIs infuse Rs 26,505 cr in equities during December kickoff

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have demonstrated renewed confidence in the Indian equity markets, injecting a substantial Rs 26,505 crore in the first six trading sessions of December.

Uttarakhand HC initiates pending criminal cases against MPs & MLAs

The Uttarakhand High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the backlog of criminal cases involving Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in the state and has sought a response from the government within two weeks.

TOSHIBA, ROHM TO INVEST $2.7 BILLION TO JOINTLY PRODUCE POWER CHIPS

Toshiba nounced and Rohm ana substantial investment of 388.3 billion yen ($2.7 billion) to jointly manufacture power chips, marking their first collaboration post Rohm's involvement in Toshiba's $14 billion buyout.

NCLAT puts hold on CCI penalty for NTPC's Ratnagiri Gas & Power shares acquisition

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has stayed a CCI order that imposed a penalty on stateowned power producer NTPC for not disclosing the acquisition of 35.47 per cent equity share capital in Ratnagiri Gas & Power Private Ltd.

Swiss-Indian Chamber of Commerce launches Kolkata chapter to boost trade

The Swiss-Indian Chamber of Commerce (SICC) inaugurated its Kolkata chapter, the sixth one in India, to boost trade between the two countries.

SOURCEFUSE EXPECTS TO CROSS RS 200 CR THIS FISCAL

IT services firm SourceFuse expects to cross Rs 200 crore revenue mark this fiscal driven by its machine learning solution segment, a senior company official said.

PM MODI URGES 'WED IN INDIA' TO RETAIN RS 1 LAKH CRORE SPENDING ABROAD

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent call for “Wed in India” has set the stage for a potential influx of Rs 1 lakh crore back to the country, redirecting expenditures incurred on destination weddings abroad.

PUNJAB & HARYANA HC ORDERS SALARY HOLD FOR NON-COMPLIANCE BY TOP OFFICIALS

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Punjab government to withhold the salaries of the heads of its education and finance departments until they comply with the court’s order to grant “service benefits” to a group of teachers who had filed a petition over a decade ago.

KARNATAKA GRANTS BAIL TO ACCUSED MOHAN NAYAK

The Karnataka High Court has granted bail to Mohan Nayak N, the 11th accused in the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh.

Auto majors set for price hike amidst upswing in input costs

The pressure to balance rising input costs is leaving little option for India’s automobile industry than to go for a price hike.

OMCS TO SET UP 7432 EV CHARGING STATIONS

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has sanctioned 7432 electric vehicle charging stations to three oil marketing companies (OMCs) under the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India) Scheme phase-II and has also sanctioned Rs 800 crore as capital subsidy to the OMCs of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) for establishment of the EV public charging stations.

CLIMATE CENTRE FOR CITIES AT NIUA, JOIN THE 'RACE TO RESILIENCE CAMPAIGN' AT COP28

The Climate Centre for Cities (C-Cube) at the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) joined the Race to Resilience Campaign, an initiative led by the UN Climate Change High Level Champions for COP27 and COP 28 to mainstream the resilience in cities across India.

IITian creates new-age finance platform to boost NGOs

The growing importance of sell-help groups and non-profits under the Narendra Modi government’s push for “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas…” is set to get a further boost with a former IITian coming up a new-age platform for transparent and outcome-based financing for NGOs.

India's GDP growth is 10 years' transformative reforms reflection: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India’s GDP growth of 7.7 per cent in the first six months of the current fiscal year is a reflection of the country’s strengthening economy and the transformative reforms carried out in the last 10 years.

GOVT TO PROCURE DOMESTIC RAW MATERIAL TO PUSH $40 BILLION APPAREL EXPORTS

The Government is pushing for the expansion of textile exports to USD100 billion led by growth in exports of readymade garments (RMG) from USD 16 billion to USD 40 billion which will have the potential to be a game changer for the future of the textiles industry and create a value-added proposition.

STRONG HOUSEHOLD SPENDING TO SPUR INDIA'S RISE TO 3RD LARGEST CONSUMER MARKET

India’s consumer spending over 2024 demonstrates a positive outlook, offering stable growth as consumer confidence recovers beyond pre-covid levels, buoyed by recovery in the wider Indian economy and suggesting that consumer spending on big-ticket items will be more likely. However, sticky inflation and elevated unemployment stay as downside, as per an outlook for India’s consumer sector by Fitch Solutions company, BMI.

MAHA WINTER SESSION: OPPOSITION LEADERS SHOUT SLOGANS TO TARGET GOVT OVER FARMERS' ISSUES

On the second day of the winter session of Maharashtra legislature, the Opposition continued to accuse the government of not acting on issues faced by farmers and its demands for higher MSP for cotton, better prices for onions and farm loan waiver.

Maharashtra govt to form study group to curb Ponzi schemes: Fadnavis

The Maharashtra government will form a study group to go through the rising cases of Ponzi schemes in the state and work on its recommendations to curb them, said deputy chief minister and state home minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday. He was speaking during the question hour in the winter session of the state legislature which began on Thursday.