Month: November 2024

Ramoji group launches millet products
Business News, Feature, Food and Beverages

Ramoji group launches millet products

Chandigarh, November 16, 2024.Ramoji Group on Saturday announced the launch of a range of millets products under the Sabala brand."Sabala represents the wholesomeness of millets and a commitment to healthier living.It is bridging the gap between traditional Indian grains and modern recipes through innovation. It characterises our steadfast resolve to blend balanced nutrition with great flavour," Sahari Cherukuri, Director of Sabala Millets, said.In its first phase, 45 products and variants have been launched from khichdi of various states to millet-based cookies, health bars, munchies and noodles, enriching the food category in India, the company said.
Vedanta group to increase production across segments, says Anil Agarwal
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Vedanta group to increase production across segments, says Anil Agarwal

New Delhi, November 16, 2024.Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal on Saturday said the metal and mining conglomerate looks to increase production across segments including crude oil and zinc."We are going to produce five hundred thousand barrels of oil and gas...so many other things they are doing, but these are the major thing for me to do..." Agarwal said at the HT Leadership Summit 2024 here.He also termed the closure of Tuticorin copper plant in Tamil Nadu as one of his smallest failures as a businessman. "Tuticorin is one of the smallest failures. More failure you have, the more success you will get. This (failure) is the first ladder for your success," Agarwal said remembering the incidents that led to the closure of the copper unit.
Ashutosh Gowariker named chairperson of International Jury for IFFI 2024
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Ashutosh Gowariker named chairperson of International Jury for IFFI 2024

Mumbai, November 16, 2024.Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker has been appointed as the chairperson of the International Jury for the 2024 International Film Festival of India (IFFI).Gowariker, known for films such as “Jodhaa Akbar”, “Lagaan”, and “Swades”, said he is honoured to be associated with the prestigious film festival, which will be held in Goa from November 20 to 28.
Pushkar to be developed like Ayodhya, Kashi, says Diya Kumari
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Pushkar to be developed like Ayodhya, Kashi, says Diya Kumari

Pushkar, November 16, 2024.Deputy chief minister and district in-charge minister Diya Kumari announced that Pushkar will be developed along the lines of Ayodhya and Kashi.Highlighting the importance of the International Camel Pushkar Fair, she said the central and state govts would collaborate to organise it annually with grandeur, aiming to place Pushkar firmly on the international tourism map.Speaking on Thursday at the closing ceremony of fair, Kumari underlined Pushkar's unique global identity as the city of Lord Brahma, a revered centre of faith for millions. "The state govt is committed to developing Pushkar systematically, with a well-planned approach like Ayodhya and Kashi. A comprehensive blueprint will be prepared and implemented," she said. This year's fair witnessed...
Sale of horses outpaces camels, cattle at Pushkar fair; traders rake in 11.5 crore
Feature, Rajasthan News

Sale of horses outpaces camels, cattle at Pushkar fair; traders rake in 11.5 crore

Pushkar, November 16, 2024.Pushkar's iconic annual cattle fair has undergone a remarkable transformation. Once synonymous with the sale of camels and bovines, the fair this year witnessed a surge in the sale of Marwadi and Kathiawadi horses, overshadowing traditional livestock sales. The event, which concluded on Friday, saw sale of animals worth an estimated Rs 11.5 crore, with horses dominating the market.According to animal husbandry department, only 274 camels, collectively worth Rs 76 lakh, were sold this year, all within Rajasthan."Bulls are no longer in trend since they are not used for agricultural purposes with the availability of advanced tractors and other equipment. Also, it is unsafe to purchase cows or buffaloes from such fairs due to the risk of attacks on vehicl...
Independent candidate Naresh Meena sent to jail; Deoli-Uniara under tight security cover
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Independent candidate Naresh Meena sent to jail; Deoli-Uniara under tight security cover

Jaipur, November 16, 2024.Heavy security forces remained deployed in Deoli-Uniara assembly constituency of Tonk district on Friday following widespread post-poll violence a day earlier. Although no untoward incidents were reported, members of the Meena community held meetings in Samraota village, demanding release of independent candidate Naresh Meena, who slapped an SDM on poll duty.During the community's meetings, plans to block a national highway were discussed. In response, the district administration intensified security measures. Due to the tense situation, police decided to produce accused Meena before a lower court via video conferencing. The court sent Meena to judicial custody.Widespread violence by Meena's supporters in the district over his arrest had left at least ...
India vs South Africa , 4th T20I: IND beat SA by 135 runs to win series 3-1
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India vs South Africa , 4th T20I: IND beat SA by 135 runs to win series 3-1

New Delhi, November 16, 2024. Arshdeep Singh’s fiery new ball spell helped India to bundle South Africa to 148 runs falling short by 135 runs chasing a mammoth total of 284 runs in the final T20I at The Wanderers in Johannesburg on Friday.Earlier Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and opted to bat first. Centuries from Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma have helped India to get to 283/1 from 20 overs. It is the second ton for both the batters in the series.With the win, India has also won the series 3-1. Since the T20 World Cup win earlier this year in June India is yet to lose a bilateral T20I series. They have beaten Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and now South Africa.
Mercedes-Benz India to hike prices by up to 3 pc from Jan 01, 2025
Automobile News, Feature

Mercedes-Benz India to hike prices by up to 3 pc from Jan 01, 2025

New Delhi, November 16, 2024.German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz on Friday said it will hike prices of its vehicles in India by up to 3 per cent on its entire model range in the portfolio from January 1, 2025, citing a rise in input costs, inflationary pressures and higher operational expenses.Prices of Mercedes-Benz cars in India will be revised by Rs 2 lakh for the GLC to Rs 9 lakh for the top-end Mercedes-Maybach S 680 luxury limousine, Mercedes-Benz India said in a statement.The combination of rising input costs, inflation, and higher operational expenses has been exerting considerable pressure on Mercedes-Benz India’s business operations and the company has been absorbing the rise in operational cost since the last three quarters, it added.
Brokerage Firms Bullish on Signature Global; Issue ‘BUY’ Rating with Target Price of ₹2,000
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Brokerage Firms Bullish on Signature Global; Issue ‘BUY’ Rating with Target Price of ₹2,000

Jaipur November 15, 2024.The Leading Brokerage firms seem to be bullish on Signature Global (India). Post their (Signature Global) Q2FY25 result announcement, ICICI Securities and Motilal Oswal have given a BUY call on Signature Global stock. While ICICI Securities has maintained BUY call, with the target price of ₹2,007, Motilal Oswal has given a target price of ₹2,000 per share.The shares of the company were trading at 1298.05a piece up 3.41% at the closing hour of 14th November 2024, Thursday. The total market cap stands at 18,238.99 crore.Brokerage Firm RecommendationsMotilal Oswal has kept its BUY rating with a target price of ₹2,000 per share, indicating a 56% upside potential. The brokerage noted Signature Global's strong performance, with pre-sales of ₹27.8...
Padma Shri Kailash Kher Unveils Param Amrit, a Divine Skincare Brand
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Padma Shri Kailash Kher Unveils Param Amrit, a Divine Skincare Brand

New Delhi, November 15, 2024.Param Amrit, a pioneering luxury Ayurvedic skincare brand, marked its grand launch at the prestigious Constitution Club of India in New Delhi. Renowned singer and Padma Shri awardee Kailash Kher, brother of Dr. Nutan Kher, the brand’s founder, graced the event by unveiling the inaugural line of deeply rooted Ayurvedic products. The event was further honoured by the presence of spiritual leader Shri Baba Swami Amritanand Ji, who offered his blessings and insights. His participation added a profound spiritual dimension to the launch. Beyond Beauty: Infused with Mantra AushadhiParam Amrit distinguishes itself by integrating the ancient practice of Mantra Aushadhi into modern skincare. This revered tradition, a cornerstone of Ayurveda docu...
Chai addicts will go crazy over it now’: The finger bowl just got a skin-friendly makeover
Food and Beverages

Chai addicts will go crazy over it now’: The finger bowl just got a skin-friendly makeover

Jaipur, November 15, 2024.Finger bowls containing lemons are commonly used in restaurants to clean your hands after meals. But have you tried finger bowls with tea leaves? Health coach Gunjan Taneja recently shared a glimpse of washing her hands with tea leaves in a finger bowl.“Have you also tried this?” she asked. The post drew several reactions, with one user commenting, “This is such a unique way to use tea leaves! I’ve heard about their antibacterial benefits, but exfoliating and deodorising sounds like a great addition to the list,” another adding, “Chai addicts will go crazy over it now…While lemon’s exfoliating and refreshing properties are well-known, tea leaves in finger bowls are not that common in India. According to Taneja, tea leaves are known for their exfoliatin...
MoUs worth INR 16176 crore signed at ‘‘Rising Rajasthan’ Health Pre-Summit
Feature, Rajasthan News

MoUs worth INR 16176 crore signed at ‘‘Rising Rajasthan’ Health Pre-Summit

Jaipur, November 2024.Investment MoUs worth INR 16176 crore were exchanged with the investors from Health, Medical and AYUSH sectors today at the Health Pre-Summit in the august presence of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma. With the signing of MoUs today, the total investment proposals signed under the health sector under the banner of ‘Rising Rajasthan’ Global Investment Summit 2024 has reached the figure of over INR 25400 crore. Among the investment MoUs signed today, investment MoUs worth 14000 crore were signed in the Health and Medical sector while investment MoUs worth INR 2157 crore were signed in the AYUSH sector. Additionally, investment proposals worth INR 57000 crore were received on the RajNivesh portal. The conversion of these proposals in the on-ground projec...
Mercury dips in state, Mount Abu coldest at 9.2°
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Mercury dips in state, Mount Abu coldest at 9.2°

Jaipur, November 15, 2024.Mercury levels across Rajasthan continued to drop on Thursday following snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Poor visibility due to fog and mist affected vehicular traffic on highways in Sriganganagar and Hanumangarh districts. Mount Abu recorded the state's lowest temperature at 9.2 degrees Celsius, according to the Met department.The Met office attributed the weather changes to active northerly winds and predicted further temperature drops due to an upcoming upper air cyclonic circulation. Jaipur residents experienced a chilly morning with a minimum temperature of 19.2 degrees, followed by a smoggy afternoon reaching 31.4 degrees. Forecasters expect Jaipur's minimum temperature to fall below 15 degree Celsius in the coming week.Other cities reco...
RAS association still on ‘pen-down’ strike
Feature, Rajasthan News

RAS association still on ‘pen-down’ strike

Jaipur, November 15, 2024.Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) association and other employees unions, which boycotted work on Thursday morning to demand the arrest of Naresh Meena, will continue their pen-down strike until they meet the chief minister and strong action is taken to ensure their safety and security, RAS association president Mahaveer Kharadi said.Members of the association went to meet CM Sharma on Thursday evening but were unable to have a meeting with him. They are scheduled to meet him on Friday morning.The members demanded an Officials Protection Act to ensure the safety of govt employees and deployment of gunmen for their security.Chief Electoral Officer Naveen Mahajan said, "He (Meena) has been arrested. Cases have been registere and relevant section...
The Sabarmati Report movie review: Vikrant Massey film has no nuance, just judgement
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The Sabarmati Report movie review: Vikrant Massey film has no nuance, just judgement

Jaipur, November 15, 2024.On February 27, 2002, several coaches of the Sabarmati Express at Godhra station caught fire, causing the deaths of 59 people, many of them women and children. The train from Ayodhya, bound for Ahmedabad, was full of ‘karsevaks’ returning after a ceremony held under the aegis of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP). Flames could be seen in four coaches, according to reports, but the worst hit was Coach 6, where the deaths took place.The horrific incident was followed by three days of rioting in Gujarat: according to several accounts, the number of the dead was well over 2000. The Nanavati-Mehta commission, appointed by the state government, concluded that the fire was the result of a pre-planned arson by a large Muslim mob; the one-member Banerjee commissi...
PM Modi’s aircraft faces technical snag in Jharkhand’s Deoghar
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PM Modi’s aircraft faces technical snag in Jharkhand’s Deoghar

New Delhi, November 15, 2024.Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s aircraft on Friday faced a technical snag in Jharkhand’s Deoghar.The snag caused the aircraft to remain at the Deoghar airport, resulting in delay in Modi’s return to Delhi.Earlier today, the Prime Minister unveiled development projects worth Rs 6,640 crore from Bihar’s Jamui district.
Energy today has become spinal cord for economic growth and development: Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri
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Energy today has become spinal cord for economic growth and development: Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri

New Delhi, November 15, 2024.“Energy today has become the spinal cord for economic growth and development,” said Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, during the inaugural ceremony of GEO India 2024, India’s premier South Asian Geosciences Conference and Exhibition in Greater Noida today. In his keynote address, Shri Puri highlighted the critical importance of energy in driving economic progress, especially in a country like India, where the demand for energy is increasing rapidly in line with its growing economy.The Minister expressed his delight at being part of the event, which brings together leading experts from the Exploration and Production (E&P) sector both from India and abroad. GEO India 2024, organized by the Association of Petroleum Geolo...
Women Entrepreneurship Platform Partners with Urban Company to Empower Women Salon and Beauty Parlor Owners
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Women Entrepreneurship Platform Partners with Urban Company to Empower Women Salon and Beauty Parlor Owners

New Delhi, November 15, 2024.The Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) under its Award to Reward initiative, launched the pilot to support women MSMEs to scale up their businesses in the beauty and wellness sector. A baseline study conducted by MicroSave Consulting identified four key sectors with more than 100,000 women MSMEs: beauty & wellness, textile manufacturing, retail trade and food & beverages. The pilot marked the launch of the inaugural cohort focusing on beauty and wellness sector. This pilot initiative aims to develop process templates by leveraging insights and learnings gathered through the program and upscaling women MSMEs nationwide.Urban Company will spearhead the program, collaborating with other key stakeholders to identify women working in micro-units a...
ACKO Drive Launches Seamless End-to-End Digital Car Buying Experience with Financing Options
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ACKO Drive Launches Seamless End-to-End Digital Car Buying Experience with Financing Options

New Delhi, November 15, 2024.ACKO Drive is changing how people buy cars in India by introducing a fully digital, end-to-end car buying experience. This latest development by ACKO Drive allows customers to finance and purchase their next vehicle online without needing to step into a dealership.The new digital platform, ACKO Drive, caters to modern buyers seeking convenience, speed, and security. As online shopping becomes increasingly popular across sectors, ACKO Drive brings the same simplicity to the automotive industry, making the car-buying journey effortless and transparent for today's consumers.An Online Platform Tailored for Hassle-Free Car ShoppingACKO Drive offers customers a one-stop shop to browse a wide selection of cars like&nb...
Devendra Fadnavis: ‘Batenge toh katenge’, ‘ek hain toh safe hain’ slogans for unity, nothing wrong with it
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Devendra Fadnavis: ‘Batenge toh katenge’, ‘ek hain toh safe hain’ slogans for unity, nothing wrong with it

Mumbai, November 15, 2024.BJP leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, in an interview took the blame for the recent Lok Sabha loss and said that he failed to counter the Opposition’s “anarchist” and “ultra-leftist” narrative.He, however, said that it has all been sorted now with the help of organisations within the ideological family. Confident of a clear majority, Fadnavis spoke on a host of other issues. Excerpts:I completely admit that during the Lok Sabha elections, we failed miserably to set a counter narrative and we have to be blamed for that. At least in Maharashtra, I failed and we were also over confident.Basically during the Lok Sabha polls, we were not fighting against parties, but were fighting against forces… Bharat Jodo was a force, fo...
Happy Gurpurab 2024
Religious

Happy Gurpurab 2024

New Delhi, November 15, 2024.Guru Nanak Dev Ji Jayanti, also called Guru Nanak Dev Ji Gurpurab or Guru Nanak’s Prakash Utsav, commemorates the birth of the first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak.Every year, his birthday is commemorated as Guru Nanak Jayanti across the world. In 2024, it will be observed on November 15, Friday, 2024.On this holy day, believers worship the founder of Sikhism, and the day begins with an ‘Akhand Journey.’This day serves as a reminder to be kind, demonstrating how good activities and thoughts may bring people closer to God, in which several Gurudwaras recite a 48-hour stanza from the sacred Guru Granth Sahib.
Knowledge nugget of the day: Birsa Munda
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Knowledge nugget of the day: Birsa Munda

Jaipur, November 15, 2024.November 15 marks the 150th birth anniversary of the tribal icon Birsa Munda, which is celebrated as “Janjatiya Gaurav Divas” to honour the contributions of the tribal freedom fighters. Known as “Dharti Aba” (“Father of the Earth”), Birsa organised the “Ulgulan” or the Munda Rebellion against British oppression in the late 1890s.Birsa Munda spoke against religious conversion while completing his secondary education. In 1875, while getting a secondary education, he raised his voice against religious conversion. When the entire country and 2/3rd of the world was ruled by the British, at that time, he showed courage to stand against religious conversion.
Haryana’s Anshul Kamboj becomes only third bowler to claim all 10 wickets in Ranji Trophy
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Haryana’s Anshul Kamboj becomes only third bowler to claim all 10 wickets in Ranji Trophy

Haryana, November 15, 2024.Haryana pacer Anshul Kamboj entered the record books on Friday as he became only the third bowler in the history of Ranji Trophy to claim all 10 wickets in an innings.Kamboj, 23, achieved the feat in the home team's Group C game against Kerala at the Chaudhary Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium on the outskirts of Rohtak.Kamboj ended with incredible figures of 10/49 in 30.1 overs.
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