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Indians’ Investments Wealth Increased by ₹ 717 Lakh Crore
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Indians’ Investments Wealth Increased by ₹ 717 Lakh Crore

Jaipur, November 2024.Indian investors have earned more by investing in equity than returns from property and gold. Equity investment has given the highest returns in any 5 years in the last 25 years.At the same time, Indian families’ wealth increased by about Rs 717 lakh crore in the last decade. About 11% of this is from equity income. A study by American financial services company Morgan Stanley revealed this information.According to the report, the return from Indian equity (BSE Sensex) in the last 5 years, 10 years, 15 years, 20 years, and 25 years has been better than that from other asset classes like real estate, gold, 10-year treasury, and bank fixed deposits (FD).According to the report, equity has given a 15% compounded annual pre-tax return (CAGR) in 25 years. A...
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Hyundai Motor Appoints Jose Munoz As CEO
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Hyundai Motor Appoints Jose Munoz As CEO

New Delhi, November 15,2024.Hyundai Motor has appointed Jose Munoz, current US chief and global chief operating officer, as its new chief executive officer (CEO), with effect from January 1, 2025, according to a company statement on Friday. The appointment has made Munoz the first foreigner to lead the South Korean conglomerate.Munos joined Hyundai Motor five years ago in 2019 as its global chief operating officer. He was in charge for the carmaker’s north and south American business. Prior to that, he served at Nissan Motor for 15 years, including as chairman of its China unit.
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Thar Roxx Is The First Body On Frame To Get A 5 Star Rating In BNCAP
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Thar Roxx Is The First Body On Frame To Get A 5 Star Rating In BNCAP

New Delhi, November 15, 2024.The Roxx comes with petrol and diesel engines and the diesel gets a 4x4 on offer too. Recently launched the new Roxx has already garnered a long waiting list due to high demand.The recently launched Mahindra Thar Roxx has got a 5 star safety rating in the latest round of BNCAP crash tests. The Thar Roxx ROXX is the first body-on-frame SUV to get a 5-star Bharat-NCAP rating, while Mahindra says that it also has the highest overall score by any ICE vehicle in Bharat-NCAP testing. In terms of the scores, the ROXX got a 31.09/32 in adult occupant protection (AOP) and 45/49 in child occupant protection (COP).For a typical ladder frame SUV to get 5 stars is a big thing. In terms of safety, the Thar Roxx comes with features such as six airbags, 3-point se...
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Arvind Kejriwal welcomes former Cong MLA Veer Singh Dhingan into AAP
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Arvind Kejriwal welcomes former Cong MLA Veer Singh Dhingan into AAP

New Delhi, November 15, 2024.AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Friday inducted former Congress leader Veer Singh Dhingan into his party and termed him the future MLA from the Seemapuri constituency.Dhingan, a Dalit leader who has won three terms as an MLA from Seemapuri—a reserved constituency—on the Congress ticket, is likely to contest for Aam AAdmi Party (AAP) in the upcoming elections.Kejriwal welcoming Dhingan at a media briefing at the party office, said he was an experienced leader and could be seen as the future MLA of Seemapuri constituency.
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Manoj Bajpayee’s ‘The Fable’ wins best film award at Leeds International Film Festival
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Manoj Bajpayee’s ‘The Fable’ wins best film award at Leeds International Film Festival

Mumbai, November 15, 2024.Manoj Bajpayee-starrer “The Fable” has bagged the best film award at the 38th Leeds International Film Festival in the UK."The Fable", directed by writer-director Raam Reddy, won the award in the Constellation Feature Film Competition, which honours the best "new, trailblazing cinema from around the world".In a statement, the competition jury said they were spellbound by Reddy's "lyrical homage to old tales passed through generations and made always prescient through the steady rhythms and the undeniable truths of life".
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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi shares Sudarsan Pattnaik’s sand art honoring 200 GW RE Milestone
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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi shares Sudarsan Pattnaik’s sand art honoring 200 GW RE Milestone

New Delhi, November 15, 2024.Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Shri Pralhad Joshi shared the artwork of renowned sand artist Shri Sudarsan Pattnaik at Puri beach, Odisha.Union Minister Joshi posted on X " Honoring India's remarkable achievement of surpassing the 200 GW milestone in renewable energy! @sudarsansand #RenewablesPeChintan #REChintanShivir "India achieved a 200 GW milestone in renewable energy in October in line with the 'Panchamrit' goal of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. This remarkable growth aligns with the country's ambitious renewable energy target of achieving 500 GW from non-fossil sources by 2030.
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Jaipur Open 2024: Arjun Prasad builds on lead with second round 64
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Jaipur Open 2024: Arjun Prasad builds on lead with second round 64

Jaipur, November 14, 2024.Delhi's Arjun Prasad produced a solid six-under 64 in the second round to extend his lead by three strokes at the Rs 1 crore Jaipur Open being played at the Rambagh Golf Club here on Thursday.Arjun (62-64), the first-round leader by one shot, took his total to 14-under 126, following the commanding round that featured an eagle, five birdies and a bogey.Kshitij Naveed Kaul (64-65), another Delhi golfer and last week's winner, was placed second at 11-under 129 as a result of his 65 on day two that included an eagle, five birdies and two bogeys.
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Vivo ropes in Suhana Khan as brand ambassador for Y-series smartphone
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Vivo ropes in Suhana Khan as brand ambassador for Y-series smartphone

New Delhi, November 2024.Chinese smartphone company Vivo has roped in Bollywood actor Suhana Khan as brand ambassador for Y-series smartphones, the company said on Wednesday.She made her debut in Bollywood with Zoya Akhtar directed film "The Archies"."As a rising star, Suhana resonates with young audiences, making her an ideal ambassador for the Y series," the company said in a statement.
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adidas and Cult Come Together to Transform Strength Training and Promote Fitness in India
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adidas and Cult Come Together to Transform Strength Training and Promote Fitness in India

New Delhi, November 14, 2024.adidas, a global leader in the sporting goods industry, has announced a new partnership with Cult, India’s largest fitness brand. The two brands have come together to refine and scale adidas Strength+, a strength training workout set to redefine fitness experiences. This long-term partnership reflects a shared vision to elevate fitness in India, with adidas’ innovative products and Cult’s premium training. As part of this collaboration, adidas has naming rights to the cult’s strength+ format, which will now be known as adidas Strength+ across all its platforms, including the app, website, and over 150 fitness centres countrywide. Neelendra Singh, General Manager, adidas India said, “At adidas, we believe that an active lifestyle shoul...
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Iss Children’s Day ‘Radio City Bana WOKA City’
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Iss Children’s Day ‘Radio City Bana WOKA City’

Mumbai, November 14, 2024.This Children’s Day, Radio City, an esteemed brand known for its commitment to social responsibility, commemorated young listeners through an immersive, week-long event titled Junior Jocks. Renowned for its trusted voice in Indian broadcasting, Radio City and WOKA underscore the importance of delivering safe, enriching, and empowering content, exclusively tailored for children below the age of 14 years. With WOKA’s steadfast philosophy of Saaf, Safe Manoranjan (Clean, Safe Entertainment) and Radio City’s expansive multi-market reach, this partnership encouraged parents to seek secure content avenues, advocating child-friendly media in a time marked by pervasive digital consumption. Through this collaboration, Radio City and WOKA extended an invitation to c...
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Rajasthan Congress rebel Naresh Meena arrested day after he ‘slapped’ SDM
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Rajasthan Congress rebel Naresh Meena arrested day after he ‘slapped’ SDM

Jaipur, November 14, 2024.After a night in which his supporters clashed with police, leaving over 50 people injured and 60 vehicles torched, Rajasthan Police on Thursday afternoon arrested Congress rebel Naresh Meena, who contested as an Independent in the bypolls from the Deoli-Uniara Assembly seat and allegedly slapped the local SDM during polling on Wednesday.A video had been widely shared on Wednesday, purportedly showing Meena slapping Malpura sub-divisional magistrate Amit Choudhary at a polling station in Samravata village in Tonk district. Meena and his supporters later sat on Dharna at the spot, with the candidate claiming he had been “informed that the SDM had allowed three fake voters to cast their votes”. “The public got agitated when they saw those three workers under ...
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Neena Gupta says she was not allowed to carry homemade dhaniya powder in hand baggage; we ask experts why
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Neena Gupta says she was not allowed to carry homemade dhaniya powder in hand baggage; we ask experts why

New Delhi, November 2024.We are trying our absolute best to answer some of your aviation-related questions, including doubts about why some foods and food products are not allowed to be carried on board. After learning about dry coconuts and why they are prohibited, let’s understand why masalas or spices are also restricted in hand baggage, as recently happened with actor Neena Gupta.A disappointed Gupta took to Instagram and said, “I am at the airport. I usually make my food. I had dhaniya powder or coriander powder made at home in my hand baggage which the security people have confiscated. I have been asking them to give it to me but I got to know that it is not allowed. So, I thought I would inform everyone not to take masalas in their hand luggage.”
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UPSC declares Final Result of the Combined Medical Services Examination, 2024
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UPSC declares Final Result of the Combined Medical Services Examination, 2024

New Delhi, November 14, 2024.Based on the result of the Written Examination (Part–I) of the Combined Medical Services EXAMINATION, 2024held by the UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION on 14th July, 2024 followed by Personality Test (Part – II)held from September to November, 2024, the following listsof the candidates who have been recommended for appointment to the services/posts under two categories are appended:Category-IMedical Officers Grade in General Duty Medical Officers Sub-cadre of Central Health Service;Category-II(a)             Assistant Divisional Medical Officer in the Railways;(b)            General Duty Medical Officer in New D...
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Indian economy sailing smoothly on strong macroeconomic fundamentals, stable financial system: RBI Governor
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Indian economy sailing smoothly on strong macroeconomic fundamentals, stable financial system: RBI Governor

New Delhi, November 14, 2024.In the current challenging global environment, the Indian economy continues to remain strong led by robust macroeconomic fundamentals, a stable financial system and an resilient external sector, Reserve Bank of India’s Governor Shaktikanata Das said on Thursday.“Amidst headwinds and contradictions, the Indian economy is sailing through smoothly powered by buffers like strong macroeconomic fundamentals, stable financial system and resilient external sector,” Das said in his address at a CNBC TV18 event.The RBI’s endeavour has been to seize every opportunity to further strengthen the country’s fundamentals through prudent and proactive policy approaches. The focus has been to maintain financial stability, which breeds growth and prosperity, he said....
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Onion price increases to Rs 70 per kg, Odisha asks NAFED to intervene
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Onion price increases to Rs 70 per kg, Odisha asks NAFED to intervene

New Delhi, November 14, 2024.With onion prices reaching Rs 70 per kilogram (kg) in the market, the Odisha government on Wednesday said it has asked the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Limited (NAFED) to sell the vegetable at the rate of Rs 30 per kg in the state.State Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister K C Patra attributed the price rise to the market situation at Nasik in Maharashtra from where the onions are procured.He said the base price of onions remained at Rs 45 per kg in Nasik.“Onions are not produced in Odisha and hence, the state is dependent on other states. Prices of onion and garlic are high outside the state and it has contributed to the price rise here. We have asked (NAFED) to sell onions at Rs 30 per kg in Odisha,” t...
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Vodafone Idea cuts losses to Rs 7,176 crore in Q2
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Vodafone Idea cuts losses to Rs 7,176 crore in Q2

New Delhi, November 14, 2024.ebt-laden Vodafone Idea has reported a lower consolidated net loss at Rs 7,176 crore for the second quarter ended September 2024 from Rs 8,737 crore last year. The telco had reported a net loss of Rs 6,434 crore in the June quarter of FY25.Revenue from operations increased marginally by 2 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 10,932 crore from Rs 10,716 crore a year ago. The customer revenue increased by 5.6 per cent when compared to the last quarter, aided by the recent tariff hikes undertaken by all private operators. The company said capex spend for Q2 of FY25 was Rs 1360 crore as against Rs 760 crore in Q1 of FY25. The debt from banks and financial institutions reduced by Rs 4,580 crore during the last one year and stood at Rs 3,250 crore. The cash and ...
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58th Executive Committee Meeting of NMCG: Vital Projects on Biodiversity Conservation
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58th Executive Committee Meeting of NMCG: Vital Projects on Biodiversity Conservation

New Delhi, November 14, 2024.The 58th Executive Committee meeting of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) approved various vital projects. The meeting was chaired by Shri Rajeev Kumar Mital, Director-General of the National Mission for Clean Ganga. These projects aim to take significant steps towards the conservation of the Ganga River and its aquatic life.A vital project for assessing the Environmental flow of the Chambal, Son, Damodar and Tons rivers has been approved by the Executive Committee. With an estimated budget of Rs. 11 crore, the objective of this project is not only to evaluate the environmental flow of these rivers but also to prepare hydrological and hydrodynamic models that allow scientific evaluation of flow systems. This will involve studying the existing ...
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IND vs SA T20 series: India beat South Africa by 61 runs
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IND vs SA T20 series: India beat South Africa by 61 runs

New Delhi, November 14, 2024.Marco Jansen, all big heart and long limbs during his 17-ball-54, just couldn’t take the Proteast the last few steps, as they went down by 11 runs, falling short of India’s 219/6 at Centurion in the T20 series.There was a flying ant attack and Tilak Varma almost violently landed on his neck -while preventing a boundary, and dived in vain two balls later as the Saffers threatened to overhaul the Indian target with Heinrich Klaasen(41) smacking some mammoth ones. But Varma had done enough with 107(56) when India batted, as his team ultimately prevailed.Varma batted like free-flowing ferocity was his birthright. With 107 off 56, the 22-year-old marched to his maiden ton in T20Is. Neither the fluency of Abhishek Sharma who first pushed the hitti...
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Samsung TV Plus Announces the Launch of Four New FAST Channels From Viacom18 Exclusively on Samsung Smart TVs
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Samsung TV Plus Announces the Launch of Four New FAST Channels From Viacom18 Exclusively on Samsung Smart TVs

Gurugram, November, 2024.Samsung TV Plus, the brand’s free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service in India, has tied up with Viacom18 to launch four new FAST channels—Superhit Beats, Kaanphod Music, Fully Faltoo, and Colors Infinity Lite—exclusively on Samsung TV Plus.Samsung TV Plus is a free streaming service that comes pre-installed on Samsung Smart TVs, offering a wide range of channels, including news, sports, entertainment, and more, in select countries. In India, Samsung TV Plus gives viewers access to over 100 live TV channels and thousands of movies and shows, both live and on-demand.“We are excited to welcome Viacom18 as a partner on the Samsung TV Plus platform. We are committed to bringing diverse content options for our viewers in India which align with their pre...
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Dabur Chyawanprakash Sugarfree launches new campaign ‘Aapka Angrakshak’ to raise awareness on World Diabetes Day
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Dabur Chyawanprakash Sugarfree launches new campaign ‘Aapka Angrakshak’ to raise awareness on World Diabetes Day

New Delhi, November 2024.Dabur Chyawanprakash Sugarfree, from the house of Dabur India launched a health awareness campaign with ‘Aapka Angrakshak’ as a run up to World Diabetes Day. The Campaign aims to raise awareness about the need for immunity and importance of maintaining health of vital organs for a diabetic along with maintaining blood sugar levels, eating healthy and staying fit.Speaking about the campaign, Mr. Amit Garg, Marketing Head – Health Supplements, Dabur India said, “According to an ICMR study, roughly 1 in 4 Indians are either diabetic or are pre-diabetic. Diabetes causes fluctuation in insulin levels which leads to spike in blood sugar levels. This produces harmful free radicals in the body which may affect our vital organs like eyes, heart, lungs, kidney, ...
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Introduces Special Limited-Edition of Glanza, Urban Cruiser Taisor&Urban Cruiser Hyrdyer with Exciting Year-End Offers
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Introduces Special Limited-Edition of Glanza, Urban Cruiser Taisor&Urban Cruiser Hyrdyer with Exciting Year-End Offers

Bangalore, 13th November 2024.Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) is excited to make this year-end memorable for car buyers with the launch of the Special Limited Edition across its popular models— Glanza, Urban Cruiser Taisorand Urban Cruiser Hyryder.Following the overwhelming response to the recently introduced Festival Limited Editions, the Special Limited-Edition takes Toyota’s commitment towards customer centricity a step further by offering Toyota Genuine Accessory (TGA) packages. By allowing customers to personalize their vehicles, the Special Limited-Edition allows buyers to own a special upgraded version of their preferred Toyota model with a blend of style and enhanced functionality. This also allows customers to choose between the Special Limited- Edition package or avail thems...
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IDFC FIRST Bank Launches FIRST Wings Start-up Lounge to Empower Indian Start-ups
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IDFC FIRST Bank Launches FIRST Wings Start-up Lounge to Empower Indian Start-ups

Bangalore, November 13, 20224.IDFC FIRST Bank, today announced the launch of startup lounge an exclusive space designed to support entrepreneurs and empower early-stage startups in India. Located in Koramangala, Bangalore, this unique space aims to provide essential resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses.On the occasion Mr. Bhavesh Jatania, Head Start-up Banking, IDFC FIRST Bank said, “We are excited to announce the IDFC FIRST Bank Start-up Lounge, a first of its kind initiative by a bank in India. The Start-up Lounge will serve as meeting and collaboration point, providing entrepreneurs a conducive environment to innovate and grow. IDFC FIRST Bank will also partner with leading incubators, accelerators, venture capit...
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Shri Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates National Workshop on Higher and Technical Education with Secretaries of States/UTs
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Shri Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates National Workshop on Higher and Technical Education with Secretaries of States/UTs

New Delhi, November 13, 2024.Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, inaugurated a two-day National Workshop on Higher and Technical Education with Secretaries of States/UTs in New Delhi today. Minister of State for Education and the Development of North Eastern Region, Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, was also present at the event. Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Shri K. Sanjay Murthy; Additional Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Shri Sunil Kumar Barnwal; Chairman, UGC, Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar; Joint Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Smt. Manmohan Kaur; Secretaries of States/UTs, academicians, Head of the Institutes, and officials of the Ministry were also present.While addressing the event Shri Pradhan said that the workshop will serve as a platfo...
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