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States emphasized the need for additional funding for disaster relief. They requested more allocation for the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).

States have raised several demands in the pre-budget meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Jaisalmer on Friday evening.

India's greenfield projects set to unlock Rs 1.5 lakh crore investments

India's 12 green field projects under the National Industrial Corridor Development Project will create employment opportunities for 9.4 lakh individuals, says a year-end release by the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.

FM chairs pre-Budget meeting with States/UTs in Jaisalmer

As part of the pre-budget consultations, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday chaired a meeting with States and Union Territories in Jaisalmer.

RBI may delay rate cut to April next year amid Fed's hawkish stance

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may postpone the beginning of its rate cut cycle to April 2025 because of the Federal Reserve's shift towards a more hawkish monetary stance, says a research report by Yes Bank.

Indian stock indices faced significant losses this week, with Sensex and Nifty shedding around 5% each due to foreign selling and global market pressures.

India's merchandise trade deficit for November stood at USD 37.84 billion, driven by a surge in imports relative to exports. This is reportedly the highest monthly trade deficit on record. \"The negative response to the Fed's commentary yesterday will be temporary. Recovery led by largecaps is possible in the near-term,\" said V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Financial Services. Last week, Indian equity markets rebounded sharply in the second half on Friday, managing to end the week with marginal gains.

Parentune launches Spotlight with Adhuna Bhabani

The debut video interview features Adhuna in an intimate conversation about her journey as a parent, providing a rare insight into the challenges and triumphs of raising two daughters, Shakya and Akira, with ex-husband, actor Farhan Akhtar

Microland named a Leader in ISG Provider Lens™ 2024 for U.S. Multi Public Cloud Services

Microland, a global digital transformation leader, is delighted to announce that it has been recognized as a Leader in Managed Services for the Midmarket segment in ISG Provider Lens™ Study - Multi Public Cloud Services - U.S. 2024.

Rapyder achieves Premier Tier status in AWS Partner Network

Rapyder Cloud Solutions is proud to announce achieving AWS Premier Tier Services Partner status within the AWS Partner Network (APN) in December, 2024.

Suryadev TMT launches campaign with three iconic brand ambassadors

Based in Chennai, India, Suryadev TMT, a major integrated steel manufacturer in South India, has launched a new campaign celebrating inner strength, resilience and excellence.

Aindham Vedham on ZEE5 blends ancient mysteries with modern drama

Aindham Vedham is an eight-episode web series you can watch on ZEE5.

BJP backs derogatory language against women: Siddaramaiah on CT Ravi arrest row

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of supporting the use of derogatory language towards girls.

Celebrate 'Bhai ka Budday' with Salman Khan: Being Human Clothing Brings You Flat 50% Off from 25th to 27th December - Weightlifting Toh Banta Hai,'!

This December, Being Human Clothing invites fans and fashion enthusiasts to join the grandest celebration of the year - 'Bhai ka Budday: Weightlifting Toh Banta Hai,'!

Nirmala Sitharaman Reaches Jaisalmer Ahead of GST Council Meeting

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived in Jaisalmer for the GST Council meeting, where GST rates on health and life insurance are expected to be discussed.

MP: 52 kg gold, Rs 9.86 cr cash found in abandoned car in Bhopal; probe underway

Madhya Pradesh police and Income Tax officials recovered 52 kg of gold worth over Rs 40 crores and Rs 9.86 crores cash from an abandoned car in state capital Bhopal on Thursday late at night, a police official said on Friday.

RBI may delay rate cuts to April 2024: Yes Bank

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may postpone the beginning of its rate cut cycle to April 2024 because of the Federal Reserve's shift towards a more hawkish monetary stance, says a research report by Yes Bank.

PLI SCHEMES FUEL ATMANIRBHAR BHARAT WITH RS1.97 LAKH CRORE BOOST

India's PLI schemes, with an outlay of Rs 1.97 lakh crore, are driving self-reliance and boosting manufacturing, exports, and employment across key sectors.

Dashmani Media acquires four Bollywood outlets

Dashmani Media Private Limited, a trailblazer in the Indian digital entertainment industry, proudly announces the acquisition of four influential Bollywood-centric platforms: Bollywood Insider, Movie Review Preview, Crazy 4 Bollywood, and Bollywood Reporter.

PM Modi condoles Jaipur fire deaths, announces ex-gratia for victims' families

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences to the families of the victims of the Jaipur fire incident, resulting in the death of at least seven people.

PM Modi's Kuwait visit will elevate bilateral ties, says Indian envoy Swaika

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kuwait is highly significant and is expected to elevate bilateral relations to unprecedented heights, according to India's Ambassador to Kuwait, Adarsh Swaika.

MDH Mere Gaon Ki Mitti" campaign reaches Nagaur with key farmer announcements

MDH family's Suresh Rathi and the entire team warmly welcomed the awareness campaign \"Mere Gaon Ki Mitti\", Shuddh Ugao, Shuddh Khilao, which reached Nagaur from Delhi to make the farmers of the country aware of the ill effects of pesticides and how to increase the income along with the quality of the crop.

Budget cuts 'double blow' to all officers

The Israel Police Command said that, over the past few weeks, it has been working to prevent the Ministry of Finance’s intentions to “harm police officers’ salaries,” saying that planned budget cuts are, “beyond economic decrees that anyway make living in Israel more expensive for every citizen.

11 people killed in arson attack at cafe in Hanoi

As many as 11 people were killed and two others were injured after a suspected arson attack at a cafe and karaoke bar in Vietnam's Hanoi, Al Jazeera reported, citing police.

India-Liberia hold consultations

The first round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and Liberia took place in Monrovia.

US lawmaker seeks targeted sanctions against Bangladesh

Expressing a sense of urgency on the escalating crisis of human rights violations in Bangladesh, an influential American Congressman called on the US Departments of Treasury and State on Wednesday to impose and enforce sanctions on those perpetrating these heinous acts against minorities in the South Asian country.

Israel's deprivation of water in Gaza is act of genocide

Human Rights Watch said on Thursday that Israel has killed thousands of Palestinians in Gaza by denying them clean water which it says legally amounts to acts of genocide and extermination.

ISRAELI FIGHTER JETS STRIKE HOUTHI TARGETS IN YEMEN: IDF

It is determined to continue acting and striking whoever threatens citizens of Israel

Supreme Court denies anticipatory bail to astrologer accused of helping woman to poison husband and mother-in-law

The Supreme Court in the case Pandit Varun Mehta Versus The State Of Punjab and has refused to grant an anticipatory bail petition to an astrologer Pandit Varun Mehta who is being accused of conniving with a woman, who allegedly administered poison to her husband and her mother-in-law.

Kidnapping case: Karnataka High Court permits Bhavani Revanna to enter her native districts of Mysuru, Hassan for 15 days

The court directed her not to hover around Hassan and KR Nagara of Mysore district. However, the condition was imposed after the Special Public Prosecutor Professor Ravivarma Kumar argued that \"She is the mastermind of the crime and let her not enter Hassan and KR Nagara district.\"

Delhi High Court: No pruning of trees till Forest Department has SOP on compliance under DPTA

The Delhi High Court in the case Bhavreen Kandhari Versus Shri C. D. Singh And Ors observed and has directed all the Deputy Conservator of Forests, DCFs in order to ensure that no pruning of trees is undertaken till the Department of Forest and Wildlife has guidelines or SOP in order to ensure that the exercise is being done and monitored in accordance with the provisions of Delhi Preservation of Trees Act.

SC: UP amendment to Section 106 TP Act inoperative after parliamentary amendment of 2003

The Supreme Court in the case Naeem Bano Alias Gaindo vs Mohammad Rahees observed and has held that if the Parliament amends a law which being on a subject in Concurrent List, then an earlier State amendment to the same provision would become inoperative.