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AN UNFORGETTABLE BOOK LAUNCH

Ambassador Surendra Kumar's latest book, \"The Unforgettable Divas of Bollywood\" was launched in a packed hall at the India International Centre in Delhi.

MOHAN YADAV'S RELIANCE ON BUREAUCRATS INCREASES

On 11 December last year, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had secured what many termed as a surprise victory in Madhya Pradesh by winning 163 of the total 230 assembly seats.

TRADE PLAYS KEY ROLE IN INDIA-KUWAIT RELATIONS: PM MODI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the first visit by an Indian PM to Kuwait in over four decades, gave an interview to a Kuwaiti news agency and discussed bilateral relations.

New Delhi seat likely to see a triangular fight

Kejriwal, Sandeep Dikshit, and likely Parvesh Verma vying for dominance.

TRADERS, AUTO UNION LOOK TOWARDS BJP IN DELHI POLLS

Delhi Auto Rickshaw Sangh and others back BJP, citing trust in PM Modi and in promises made by Delhi BJP president Sachdeva.

AMID BANGLA TENSION, TMC WOOS BOTH HINDUS AND MUSLIMS

As multiple videos of atrocities on Hindus by the Muslim majority in Bangladesh go viral on this side of the border, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal has evolved a new strategy to keep on the right side of both the communities, keeping electoral compulsions in mind.

SINO-WAHHABI LOBBY SEEKS FLARE-UP OF NATO-RUSSIA CONFLICT

The Sino-Wahhabi lobby has been working overtime after the November 6 victory of Donald J.Trump in the US Presidential polls.

Ex-Navy commander still in Qatar details torture and coercion

Ex-Indian Navy Commander Purnendu Tiwary, who has been stranded in Doha, Qatar for the past ten months, has written to Indian officials—including External Affairs Minister S.

POLITICAL CORRIDORS ABUZZ WITH POSSIBILITY OF NC-BJP ALIGNMENT

After Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of the National Conference (NC) met the top Bharatiya Janata Party leadership in Delhi recently, political circles are abuzz with speculation that the ruling party of J&K might be preparing the ground to return to an alliance with the BJP in return of statehood for the union territory.

Ambuja Cements commisions 200 MW solar power in Khavda

AHMEDABAD Ambuja Cements, the cement and building material company of the diversified Adani Portfolio, has successfully commissioned and started power transmission from its 200 MW solar power project in Khavda, said the company in a filing to exchange.

RELIANCE COLLABORATES WITH MAHA TO BOOST ECCE

Aiming to strengthen early childhood ☐ care and education (ECCE] in Maharashtra, a network of 24 Anganwadi Learning Labs was launched on Friday at an event in Rayte village in Kalyan.

Indian auto components industry sees 11.3 pc growth in H1 FY25

NEW DELHI The Indian auto components industry has experienced robust growth in the first half of FY25, with a notable 11.3 per cent increase in its market size, according to Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA) report.

AgriTech Solutions collaborates with Basix to boost farmer incomes

NEW DELHI Lab2Land AgriTech Solutions is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with Basix Limited by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at improving farmers' livelihoods across the region.

VEDANTA SETS UP 'VEDAKSHATA' SKILLS TRAINING CENTRE IN ODISHA

KHORDHA Vedanta Aluminium has established a new skills training centre named 'VeDakshata' at Bileimunda village in the tribal-dominated Sundargarh district of Odisha.

Reliance Retail unveils a new range of Home Theatre LED TVs

MUMBAI Reliance Retail has launched six indigenously developed, made-for-India Home Theatre LED TVs in partnership with audio equipment specialist, HARMAN.

Complex compliance, multiple slabs are alien to GST

T OPINION echnology and innovative methods are not only being used to usher in transformative changes for society's good, but also being used by smugglers, who have developed slick methods to smuggle illicit items.

How hybrid workforces can foster deeper human connections

In the quest to achieve a healthy work-life balance through a hybrid culture, are we losing our ability to foster deeper human connections? A study reveal that almost 76% of the hybrid workforce feel disconnected from their company's culture.

'India has become highway of communication'

NEW DELHI India has become a huge highway of communication, said Union Minister for Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday, highlighting the huge progress the country has made in the area of telecom and communication.

UPI ACHIEVES 15,547 CRORE TRANSACTIONS

CORRESPONDENT NEW DELHI T he Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has achieved 15,547 crore transactions worth Rs 223 lakh crore from January to November this year, the Finance Ministry said on Saturday.

Notices to non-compliant direct selling entities

NEW DELHI The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notice to 17 companies that were found violating Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said in a release.

GOLD MAY EXPERIENCE STEADY, ALBEIT MODEST GROWTH IN 2025

NEW DELHI The outlook for gold presents a mix of challenges and opportunities, with the precious metal poised for modest growth amid a dynamic global economic landscape in 2025, according to World Gold Council.

India's exports to US touch $ 77.5 bn in FY2024

NEW DELHI India's exports to the United States have shown a consistent upward trend, valued at USD 77.5 billion in FY24, marking a growth rate of 10.3 per cent compounded annually (CAGR) over the last 30 years, according to a report by Bank of Baroda.

Dependence on traditional fuels would be 30% by time India turns 100: Puri

NEW DELHI India's dependence on traditional fossil fuelbased energy will reduce to 30 per cent by the time the country celebrates its 100th year of independence, Petroleum and Natural Gas minister Hardeep Puri said on Friday.

India's data centre investments to exceed $100 bn by 2027

With robust data centre (DC) demand fueling expansion into India's digital infrastructure, investment commitments in the industry are expected to surpass USD 100 billion by the end of 2027, according to CBRE report.

RBI raises collateral-free agricultural loan limit to Rs 2 lakh

NEW DELHI The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced an increase in the limit for collateral-free agricultural loans will be increased from Rs 1.6 lakh per borrower to Rs 2 lakh, effective from January 1, 2025.

ATAL PENSION PLAN HITS 7 CR SUBSCRIBERS

NEW DELHI The Ministry of Finance recently announced a significant milestone for the Atal Pension Yojana (APY), with over 7.15 crore subscribers enrolled under the scheme as of December 2, 2024.

48 crore Indians enrolled in Rs 2 Lakh accident insurance under PMSBY

NEW DELHI Nearly 48 crore individuals have enrolled in Rs 2 lakh accident insurance coverage through the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), the Finance Ministry said on Saturday.

As you give, so you might receive (recycled) gifts

At times though we have all been stuck thinking what to give a person who has everything. You just have to apply your brain and you can surely find something unique. It's not the cost of the gift that matters; it's the thought that goes into it.

U.S. INCREASES EXTENSION PERIOD FOR IMMIGRANT WORKERS

WASHINGTON DC In a major step, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently increased the automatic extension period for Employment Authorisation Documents (EAD) renewals from 180 days to 540 days.

WELCOMING LIFE, WITHOUT CONDITIONS

One feels continuously incomplete because nothing really satisfies us. There is always something more to be had. Also, there is the threat of the attained objects being lost. One event seems more favourable than the other. Inspite of their very apparent differences, is it possible to see mental objects as one in some fundamental way?