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Adani's colombo port terminal secures $553mm funding from US DFC

Colombo West International Terminal Pvt Ltd, a partnership between the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, John Keells Holdings (JKH), the largest port operator in Sri Lanka, and Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd, India's largest port operator, will receive USD 553 million in financing from the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC).

INDIA'S OCTOBER OIL DEMAND UP 1.6% MOM: S&P GLOBAL

India's oil consumption is predicted to increase by 258,000 barrels per day in 2023; this estimate was updated from the previous version

World exceeding Paris agreement with 110% more fossil fuels by 2030

According to an estimate, by 2030, the globe will produce 11% more fossil fuels than would be necessary to keep global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Nirmala Sitharaman launches 12 GST Seva Kendras in Vapi

Smt. Nirmala SitharaUnion Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, today opened 12 Goods and Services Tax (GST) Seva Kendras at Gujarat's Gyandham School in Vapi.

AMIT SHAH LAUNCHES 'BHARAT ORGANICS' BY NCOL

Speaking at this national symposium on cooperatives for the promotion of organic products, Shah stated, \"NCOL is a platform for organic growers\"

Data Privacy and Cyber Security Must Be Prioritized for MFIs

Alok Kumar Choudhary, Managing Director of the State Bank of India (SBI), emphasized the importance of data privacy and cybersecurity for microfinance institutions (MFIs) as they handle the data of a large number of customers.

IndiGo to Ground 35 Aircraft in Q1-2024

IndiGo, one of India's leading airlines, has announced that it is expecting to ground a minimum of 35 aircraft during the upcoming January-March quarter of 2024 due to persistent issues with Pratt & Whitney engines.

Birla Corporation Rebounds with Rs 58.3 Crore Net Profit

Birla Corporation Limited, the flagship company of the M P Birla group, reported a noteworthy turnaround in its financial performance for the second quarter ending on September 30, 2023.

India's Youth Drive Innovation Surge as Patent Applications Soar

In a recent development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised India's increasing patent applications as a testament to the growing innovative spirit among the country's youth.

CBSE RELEASES ADDITIONAL PRACTICE QUESTIONS

CBSE's Sets 1 & 2 of Additional Practice Questions for Classes 10 and 12 provide comprehensive coverage.

US economy to soft land with key indicators slowing

Wecent macroeconomic data for October indicates a slowdown in the US economy in the early part of the fourth quarter, following robust Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of nearly 5 percent in the third quarter.

Free food grain extension to have little fiscal impact

The extension of the free food grain scheme is not expected to have a significant impact on the fiscal deficit target for the next two financial years, according to a senior government official from the Finance Ministry.

SUPREME COURT URGES ALL TO MANAGE POLLUTION

An advocate urged nationwide compliance with prior orders applicable to Delhi, but the Court stressed that environmental responsibility is a collective duty, encouraging a greener Diwali with fewer firecrackers.

Stop 'pick and choose' approach: Top Court to Centre on judges appointments

The Top court on Tuesday raised its concerns over the Centre government’s pick and choose approach while appointing judges whose names were recommended by the collegium for appointment to higher judiciary.

SC ASKS TN GOVT TO CONSIDER PERMITTING RSS MARCHES

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Tamil Nadu government to consider permitting the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to conduct marches in various districts across the state on either November 19 or 26.

"SIMPLE TOUCH NOT PENETRATIVE SEXUAL ASSAULT UNDER POCSO ACT": DELHI HC

The Delhi High Court has recently stated that, “A “simple touch” can’t be considered “manipulation” of a minor victim’s body so as to cause penetration and attract the offence of penetrative sexual assault under the POCSO Act.”

ZOYA & ZARA'S LIFE DROWNED IN AGONY!

The retaliatory bombs killed over 4,000 children in Gaza; they had done nothing wrong!

Mangadh, the Adivasi Jallianwala: Confined to footnotes of history

Mangadh Dham, a site of tremendous historical significance that witnessed one of the most horrendous massacres of innocent people in India's colonial history.

UN urges immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

Amidst the conflict with Israel, the United Nations reaffirmed on Monday its demand for a “immediate humanitarian ceasefire” in Gaza and stated that it is “unacceptable” to keep an entire population under siege, under bombardment, and deprived of basic utilities.

India invites Korean cos to invest in semi-conductors, renewable energy

India is looking for investments from Korean companies in the semi-conductor sector to fill the space left by over USD 8 billion worth of unsubscribed incentives, of the total USD 10 billion worth of such opportunities.

RBI RESEARCH ARM LAUDS INNOVATIVE FINANCING, TOOLS, NOVEL DELIVERY MECHANISMS BY NBFCS

As India shrugs off the drag of the pandemic and positions itself on a higher growth trajectory, a research wing of the Reserve Bank of India has suggested a thorough stock-taking of the non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) in India and to catalyse it for a bigger and more versatile role in financial intermediation.

Diwali Special: Bajaj Finance offers attractive FD interest rates

Along with the illumination of our homes and emotions, Diwali brings with it the fortunate practice of prudent investing. Let’s examine a prudent investment choice that provides both security and alluring profits this Diwali: Fixed Deposits at Bajaj Finance.

S&P Global introduces power evaluator for revolutionary sector insights

S&P Global launched a tool called Power Evaluator in an effort to provide unparalleled insights into the power sector.

MOEVING DEPLOYS 100 TATA ACE EVS, ELECTRIFYING INDIA

In a record-breaking ninety days, MoEVingjust deployed one hundred Tata Ace electric vehicles. India's MoeVing The Ace EV

US Envoy visits Delhi embassy amid unprecedented visa demand

Eric Garcetti, the US ambassador to India, visited the US embassy in the country’s capital on Monday to supervise the “unprecedented demand” among Indians for US tourist visas.

Al-Sayegh attends world food conference's second edition in India

The official opening of the second World Food Conference, taking place in the Indian capital of New Delhi, was attended by Minister of State Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh.

IIT MADRAS INAUGURATES FIRST INTERNATIONAL CAMPUS IN ZANZIBAR

The academic year 2023-24 saw the opening of the ITT Madras Zanzibar Campus, with the first semester starting in October 2023

Art of living conserves water

India, a country heavily reliant on agriculture, is facing a severe water crisis, with many of its rivers drying up and groundwater levels depleting rapidly. Factors such as climate change, soil erosion, deforestation, and a disrupted hydrological cycle have contributed to this critical situation. This has resulted in a recurring cycle of floods and droughts, leading to crop losses and impacting the livelihoods of millions.

Deakin University and NSDC launch Global Job Readiness Program

Deakin University, a prominent higher education institution in Australia, has joined forces with NSDC International (NSDCI), a global skilling solutions enabler, to launch the Global Job Readiness Program (GJRP) in India. The collaboration aims to enhance the skills of India’s young workforce, preparing them for the ever-changing world of work.

AIMSR Hyderabad embraces vision of modern healthcare architect

Apollo Institute of Medical Search and Research (AIMSR) in Hyderabad, established in 2012, has emerged as a prominent and esteemed medical institution in India. The institution is dedicated to providing highquality medical education and boasts official affiliation with Kaloji Narayana Rao (KNR) University of Health Sciences in Warangal, Telangana, along with accreditation from the National Medical Commission (NMC).