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Year: 2023

Kotak Mahindra Bank to Appoint Mr. C S Rajan, as Part-Time Chairman
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Kotak Mahindra Bank to Appoint Mr. C S Rajan, as Part-Time Chairman

Mumbai, 27th December 2023. Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (‘Kotak’ or ‘the Bank’) today announced that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of Mr.C S Rajan, Independent Director of the Bank, as the Part-time Chairman, for a period of two years, effective1stJanuary 2024. Mr. Rajan’s appointment as the next Part-time Chairman of the Bank’s Boardfollows the retirement of the incumbent Part-time Chairman, Mr Prakash Apte, whose term expires on 31st December 2023. Mr. C S Rajan is a successful leader with over 40 years of experience across significant government portfolios. He was appointed as an Independent Director on the Board of the Bank, with effect from 22ndOctober 2022. An IAS officer of 1978 batch,he retired as Chief Secretary of the Government of Rajastha...
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‘Dunki’ earns Rs 256.40 crore worldwide
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‘Dunki’ earns Rs 256.40 crore worldwide

Mumbai, December 27, 2023. Shah Rukh Khan-starrer "Dunki" has added Rs 45.37 crore to its worldwide gross box office collection (GBOC), taking the comedy drama's total earnings to Rs 256.40 crore within five days. Based on real incidents, the Hindi film is directed by Rajkumar Hirani, who has co-written the story with Abhijaat Joshi and Kanika Dhillon. It was released in theatres on Thursday.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reaches Jammu to review security situation in J-K
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reaches Jammu to review security situation in J-K

Jammu, December 27, 2023. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday reached here on a day-long tour of Jammu and Kashmir to review the security situation in the wake of a recent terrorist ambush in the border district of Poonch that left four soldiers dead, officials said. Singh, accompanied by Army Chief General Manoj Pande, was received by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and General Officer Commanding-in-chief, northern command, Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi at the technical airport, the officials said. Soon after his arrival here, the defence minister left for Rajouri-Poonch sector where he is scheduled to review the security situation and the counter-terrorist operation which is going on in the region following the December 21 ambush at Dhatyar Morh between Dhera Ki Gali and Buffliaz in Po...
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India aims at USD 1 billion fresh banana exports in next 5 years
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India aims at USD 1 billion fresh banana exports in next 5 years

New Delhi, December 27, 2023. With successfully exporting a trial shipment of fresh bananas to the Netherlands through sea route, India is now aiming to increase exports of this fruit to USD one billion in the next five years, an official said. At present, exports of most of the fruits from India are happening by air route because of lower volumes and different ripening periods. To increase the volumes, India is developing sea protocols for fresh fruits and vegetables like bananas, mangoes, pomegranates and jackfruit to promote their exports through ocean routes.
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Congress to hold ‘Bharat Nyay Yatra’ from Jan 14, to cover over 6K km from Manipur-Mumbai
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Congress to hold ‘Bharat Nyay Yatra’ from Jan 14, to cover over 6K km from Manipur-Mumbai

New Delhi, December 27, 2023. The Congress on Wednesday announced it will hold a 'Bharat Nyay Yatra' led by Rahul Gandhi from Manipur in the east to Mumbai in western India, covering 14 states and 85 districts, beginning January 14. The yatra will conclude on March 20, covering around 6,200 km, traversing Manipur, Nagaland, Assam, Meghalaya, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra.
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ICICI Lombard gets GST demand notice of over Rs 5.66 crore
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ICICI Lombard gets GST demand notice of over Rs 5.66 crore

New Delhi, December 27, 2023. ICICI Lombard on Wednesday said it received a demand notice for alleged short payment of GST of over Rs 5.66 crore. In a regulatory filing, ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company said it has received an order from the Joint Commissioner CGST & Central Excise, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, raising a GST demand of Rs 5,66,02,264 and levying a penalty of Rs 56,60,226. Taking into account the GST and penalty, the total demand amount is over Rs 6.22 crore. Plus, an interest u/s 50 of the GST act would be levied.
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Deepfake concerns: Govt issues advisory to all social media platforms to comply with IT rules
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Deepfake concerns: Govt issues advisory to all social media platforms to comply with IT rules

New Delhi, December 26, 2023. The government has issued an advisory to all platforms to comply with IT rules amid growing concerns around deepfakes and misinformation powered by AI, according to an official release. The advisory mandates that intermediaries (digital and social media platforms) communicate prohibited content specified under IT Rules clearly and precisely to users. "The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) has issued an advisory to all intermediaries, ensuring compliance with the existing IT rules," it said.
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Vinesh Phogat to return Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award
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Vinesh Phogat to return Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award

New Delhi, December 26, 2023. Star wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Tuesday decided to return her Khel Ratna and Arjuna award to the Prime Minister, saying that such honours have become meaningless in the current situation where the grapplers are struggling badly for justice. Phogat, the two-time World Championship medal winner, announced her decision in her letter penned for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Sony PIX brings back PIX Arena Bingo Nights for its viewers
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Sony PIX brings back PIX Arena Bingo Nights for its viewers

Jaipur, December 26, 2023 Sony PIX is bringing back its most awaited IP in the gaming category ‘PIX Arena Bingo Nights’. Adding a dash of PIX, to the popular Bingo, Sony PIX is the frontrunner in launching a unique live play-along gaming experience on-air in the English movie category. The channel is airing a special line-up of movies complementing the Bingo nights to amp up the excitement and adrenaline rush. Giving viewers a strong enough reason to stay amazed, PIX Arena Bingo Nightsis back with its third season. The property engages with Hollywood movie fans giving them a chance to win exciting prizes! Keeping in line with the Bingo tradition, the channel has planned exciting giveaways for 4 corners,3 lines,and the full house. The Bingo-special line-up includes interesting titles ...
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Tata Motors bags prestigious order of 1350 bus chassis from Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation 
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Tata Motors bags prestigious order of 1350 bus chassis from Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation 

Mumbai, 26th December 2023. Tata Motors, India's largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, today announced that it has secured a prestigious order from the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) to supply 1,350 units of the Tata LPO 1618 diesel bus chassis. Developed for intercity and long-distance travel, the Tata LPO 1618 conforms to BS6 emission protocols, delivers superior performance, excellent passenger comfort and offers best-in-class total cost of ownership (TCO). This order was won by Tata Motors following a competitive e-bidding process conducted via the Government tendering process and the bus chassis will be supplied in a phased manner. Receiving the order, Mr. Rohit Srivastava, Vice President & Business Head – CV Passengers, Tata Motors, said, “Making...
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Party package up to Rs 2 lakh on New Year: Famous singer will perform in Jaipur
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Party package up to Rs 2 lakh on New Year: Famous singer will perform in Jaipur

Jaipur, December 26, 2023. Preparations have started in hotels and clubs of Jaipur for New Year celebrations. People from Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Gujarat come to Jaipur to celebrate the New Year. The resort has prepared New Year packages with five star hotels of Jaipur. New Year Night packages ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 50,000 have also been prepared in restaurants and clubs. The package for Punjabi singer Hardy Sandhu's show in Jaipur ranges from Rs 5 thousand to Rs 2 lakh. To attract tourists, hotels have created many attractive packages. Activities like live music, DJ party, gala dinner, sports activities, kite festival, horse riding, camel riding are also being planned. The clubs of the city have also invited famous DJs to Jaipur to perform. Many celebrities will also arrive...
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Recruitment of 50 thousand Mahatma Gandhi Seva Preraks canceled
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Recruitment of 50 thousand Mahatma Gandhi Seva Preraks canceled

Jaipur, December 26, 2023. The BJP government led by Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma has started the process of changing the decisions of the previous Congress rule. In another major decision of the Gehlot government, the government has canceled the recruitment of Mahatma Gandhi Seva Preraks for 50 thousand posts. The Peace and Non-Violence Department has issued orders to cancel the recruitment process. In the budget of the year 2023-24 during the Congress rule, the then CM Ashok Gehlot had announced the recruitment of Mahatma Gandhi Seva Preraks on 50 thousand posts. On the basis of this budget announcement, the Department of Peace and Non-Violence had issued a release on 13 August 2023 for recruitment on contract basis for one year. The motivators were to be given a stipend of Rs ...
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Gold climbs Rs 250; silver rallies Rs 350
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Gold climbs Rs 250; silver rallies Rs 350

New Delhi, December 26, 2023. Gold prices climbed Rs 250 to Rs 63,750 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday in line with a firm trend in global markets, according to HDFC Securities.The precious metal had ended at Rs 63,500 per 10 grams in the previous trade."Gold prices advanced on Tuesday, with spot gold prices in the Delhi markets trading up by Rs 250 following a bullish trade in the overseas markets," said Saumil Gandhi, Senior Analyst - Commodities, HDFC Securities.
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Sikh gurus taught Indians to live for their land’s glory: PM Modi
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Sikh gurus taught Indians to live for their land’s glory: PM Modi

New Delhi, December 26, 2023. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the Sikh gurus have taught Indians to live for the glory of their land and served as an inspiration to make the country better and developed. Speaking at a "Veer Bal Diwas" event to commemorate the martyrdom of two sons of Guru Gobind Singh, Modi said India is now coming out of the "mindset of slavery" and has full faith in its people, their abilities and heritage. "When we did not respect our heritage, the world also did not value it," he said, adding that the global view has now changed. When the country moves forward with pride in its heritage, the world also respects it, Modi said.
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The Mercury again reached the freezing point in Mount Abu – Winter increased due to cold wind.
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The Mercury again reached the freezing point in Mount Abu – Winter increased due to cold wind.

Jaipur, December 26, 2023. Once again the winter became a little intense in Rajasthan. After a week, a light layer of snow was seen in the valleys back in the hill station Mount Abu. The minimum temperature here last night came to 0 degree Celsius. There was chill in the areas of Jaipur, Ajmer, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer today due to cold wind. The temperature in Barmer dropped by one degree Celsius. Meteorologists say that the weather will remain clear in the state for the next 3-4 days. The cold will be intense in the morning and evening.
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PM Modi’s YouTube channel subscribers number cross 2 crore
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PM Modi’s YouTube channel subscribers number cross 2 crore

New Delhi, December 26, 2023. The number of subscribers on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's personal YouTube channel crossed two crore on Tuesday, with the Indian leader becoming the only world leader to have this distinction and leading his contemporaries by a long distance. Officials noted that the videos posted on Modi's channel have more than 4.5 billion views, far ahead of his global peers. Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro is second on the list of subscriber numbers with around 64 lakh -- less than a third of Modi's.
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Ola Electric plans to deploy Rs 1,226.43 cr of IPO
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Ola Electric plans to deploy Rs 1,226.43 cr of IPO

New Delhi, December 26, 2023. IPO-bound Ola Electric Mobility Ltd plans to utilise Rs 1,226.43 crore out of the proceeds of its Rs 5,500-crore public issue on capacity expansion of its cell manufacturing plant to 6.4 GWh from 5 GWh, according to preliminary papers filed by the company with capital markets regulator Sebi.The company, which had filed the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) last week is also looking to use Rs 1,600 crore from the public fund raising on research and product development, while another Rs 800 crore will be deployed to repay debt.Ola Electric Mobility (OEM) which had on August 15, 2023 announced a line-up of electric motorcycles -- Cruiser, Adventure, Roadster and Diamondhead -- expects to begin delivery of the motorcycles in the first half of fiscal 2026.
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JSW Renew Energy commissions 51 MW wind energy capacity in Tamil Nadu
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JSW Renew Energy commissions 51 MW wind energy capacity in Tamil Nadu

New Delhi, December 26, 2023. JSW Renew Energy has commissioned the first phase of 51 MW capacity of its 810 MW wind energy project in Tamil Nadu, the company said in a statement on Tuesday. The project has a power purchase agreement with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for 25 years, the statement said. JSW Renew Energy Ltd, a wholly owned step-down subsidiary of JSW Energy, has started phase-wise commissioning of the 810 MW (Inter State Transmission System) ISTS-connected wind power project awarded under SECI tranche IX in Tamil Nadu with commissioning of the first phase of 51 MW
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India reach 91/3 at lunch against SA in first Test
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India reach 91/3 at lunch against SA in first Test

Centurion, December 26, 2023. India reached 91 for three against South Africa at lunch on the first day of the opening Test of the two-match series here on Tuesday. Invited to bat, India were in a spot of bother at 24 for three before Virat Kohli (33 not out) and Shreyas Iyer (31 not out) rode on luck to stabilise the visitors' innings with unbeaten 67 runs for the fourth wicket. Left-arm pacer Nandre Burger (2/23), who made his Test debut, looked dangerous while Kagiso Rabada (1/15) picked up the other wicket as South Africa managed 26 overs in the first session.
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Rummy.com, India’s Newest and Most Premium Rummy App, Hits the Scene
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Rummy.com, India’s Newest and Most Premium Rummy App, Hits the Scene

New Delhi, December 26, 2023. India's premium online rummy platform Rummy.com has swiftly risen to become the country's fastest-growing online rummy platform since its launch earlier this year. With an astounding 30X growth within eight months, the platform has become the ultimate choice for highly skilled rummy players seeking cutting-edge competition and an immersive gaming experience. Rummy.com's user-friendly interface and aesthetically pleasing design redefine rummy gaming, creating a gaming environment that mirrors the class and simplicity of the game of cards at the same time. With faster game loading and seamless gameplay, the platform provides a premium gaming experience, which has contributed to its recent exponential growth and led to the success of its exciting ...
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Deepika Padukone Steps in as the Brand Ambassador for TECNO Smartphones
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Deepika Padukone Steps in as the Brand Ambassador for TECNO Smartphones

New Delhi, December 26, 2023. In a ground-breaking move, TECNO, the premium global smartphone brand, is delighted to announce Indian superstar Deepika Padukone as its brand ambassador. This move marks the next step in TECNO's proposition of delivering the best of innovation while remaining stylish and accessible with the consumers’ needs at heart.   TECNO is buzzing with excitement as Deepika brings an incredible mix of talent, charisma & iconicity! This strategic partnership is not just a collaboration; it's a full-on commitment from TECNO to ride the wave of innovation while grooving to the beats of the young, diverse, and dynamic audience.   Get ready for a dose of excitement because Deepika and TECNO are coming together to empower consumers through cutting-edge tech! Her daz...
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BharatPe logs nearly 3-fold revenue growth in FY23, trims losses
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BharatPe logs nearly 3-fold revenue growth in FY23, trims losses

New Delhi, December 26, 2023. Fintech unicorn BharatPe on Tuesday announced that its revenue from operations climbed 182 per cent year-on-year to Rs 904 crore in FY23, while loss before tax fell to Rs 886 crore from Rs 5,594 crore during the period. BharatPe, in a release, said its financial performance for the fiscal year 2023, showcased substantial growth and strategic advancements across key business segments. The company asserted that its strategic focus going forward is on sustained profitability, scaling lending, and launching new merchant-centric products.
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