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Govt says no restrictions on tur, urad dal imports till March 2025
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Govt says no restrictions on tur, urad dal imports till March 2025

New Delhi, December 28, 2023.The government on Thursday said there will be no restrictions on import of tur and urad dal till March 2025 as part of efforts to boost domestic supply and keep prices under control.Tur and urad dal have been kept under free category, which means there will be no curbs on their imports."The free import policy of urad and tur stands extended up to March 31, 2025,"
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Guns & Gulaabs’ returning for season two on Netflix
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Guns & Gulaabs’ returning for season two on Netflix

Mumbai, December 28, 2023.Streamer Netflix on Thursday announced that crime comedy series "Guns & Gulaabs", created by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK, will be returning for a second season.Netflix shared the news of the show's renewal for the sophomore season through a teaser video which the streamer posted on its social media pages."Khali haath nahi, Guns & Gulaabs ka naya season leke aaye hain #GunsAndGulaabs Season 2 is coming only on Netflix,
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Biryani is the favorite food in the country for the eighth consecutive year
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Biryani is the favorite food in the country for the eighth consecutive year

Jaipur,December 28, 2023.Food delivery service providers Zomato and Swiggy have released their report on order patterns. According to them, Biryani was ordered the most in the country in 2023.The special thing is that in the last 8 years, Biryani is the most ordered dish in India. According to Zomato, Biryani topped the list of most ordered dishes on the platform with 10.09 crore orders in 2023. At the same time, Pizza stood at second place with 7.45 crore orders and Noodle Bowl at third place with 4.55 crore orders.Zomato told that with this many orders of biryani, 8 Qutub Minar of Delhi can be filled. Talking about pizzas, their number is so high that they can completely cover 5 stadiums as big as Eden Garden Cricket Stadium in Kolkata. Apart from this, talking about noodles...
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Microsoft launches AI app for Android users
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Microsoft launches AI app for Android users

Jaipur, December 28, 2023.Microsoft has launched a new Co-Pilot app for Android users. Through this app, users will be able to use their AI chatbot as a new service. This app is different from search engine Bing and is completely based on Microsoft's AI technology.Microsoft changed the name of Bing Chat to Co-Pilot a few months ago. Initially, Microsoft's AI was a part of the Bing search engine, whose search result interface looked like Chat-GPT. This feature is still available, but Microsoft is promoting Co-Pilot as a separate platform.In the world AI, ChatGPT of OpenAI, a company with big investment from Microsoft, is currently at the forefront. ChatGPT was launched on November 30 last year and within a month the number of its users had crossed 100 million. Google's chatbot ...
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IndiaSkills: Fostering Entrepreneurs and Transforming Lives
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IndiaSkills: Fostering Entrepreneurs and Transforming Lives

New Delhi, December 2023.Dharamraj Thiyagarajan, from SeenaichanPalayanam village at Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, never considered becoming an entrepreneur. Now, he runs Dotworld Technologies, focusing on Mobile Robotics, Augmented reality (AR) and Virtual reality (VR). It's all because of a skill competition organized by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). In 2015, he represented India in WorldSkills, securing 9th place, and subsequently found his way into a professional job through campus interviews. In 2018, he ventured into entrepreneurship with Dotworld Technologies. Dharamraj did his bachelor's in mechatronics engineering from Shri Krishna College of Engineering in Coimbatore....
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Sustainable and affordable agriculture techniques essential to nourish future generations: Experts
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Sustainable and affordable agriculture techniques essential to nourish future generations: Experts

New Delhi, December 2023.In view of decreasing land holdings and deteriorating soil, it can be possible to nourish the coming generations only through agri-tech. Experts participating in the 'Right to Excellence: Agro-Technology Seminar 2023' organized in New Delhi on the occasion of Farmer's Day, stressed that any agro-technology must be economically viable and nature-friendly for its general use. It is necessary to be durable.Underlining the importance of technology to feed the future generations, Dr. R.C. Aggarwal, Deputy Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), while announcing on this occasion, said that the study of Artificial Intelligence will be a must for agriculture students. Has been made mandatory.The role of technology is going to be extrem...
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Tata Motors electrifies Bengaluru’s urban commuting with 100 Starbus EVs
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Tata Motors electrifies Bengaluru’s urban commuting with 100 Starbus EVs

Bengaluru, 27th December, 2023.ata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has accelerated Bengaluru's electrified public transport with the delivery of technologically-advanced Starbus EVs to Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC). This marks a significant milestone as part of a larger order as per the agreement between TML Smart City Mobility Solutions Ltd., a Tata Motors subsidiary, and BMTC, encompassing the commencement of supply, operation and maintenance of 921 state-of-the-art 12-metre low-floor electric buses, over a 12-year period. Tata Starbus EV, an indigenous innovation, joins BMTC's fleet, boasting superior design and best-in-class features for a sustainable and comfortable commuting experience. Aligned with the Make in India and Atmanirbhar ...
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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, 2023Sony 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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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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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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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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