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13 states, UTs among 'achievers' in logistics performance index: DPIIT report
logistics index chart 2024, according to a report released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Friday. The index is an indicator of the efficiency of logistical services necessary for promoting exports and economic growth.
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Hyundai Motor transports 26% domestic sales volume by rail freight in 2024
Hyundai Motor India has transported 1,56,724 units using rail freight in 2024, accounting for 26 per cent of the domestic wholesale volume made last year, the company said on Friday. Through this initiative, the company achieved a reduction of 18,352 tonne of carbon-di-oxide emission in 2024, by efficient utilisation of the rail network. The company, in 2024, also achieved one hundred per cent dispatch of its vehicles to the North-East region through rail freight.
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How rich is Thailand’s PM? 200 handbags, 75 watches, and $400 million in luxury assets
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest person ever to hold the office, has declared assets totalling over $400 million. The declaration, filed with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) on Friday, detailed her substantial wealth, which includes luxury handbags, watches, and a collection of high-end vehicles. Among the assets reported were more than 200 designer handbags worth over $2 million, 75 luxury watches valued at nearly $5 million, and 23 vehicles, including a Bentley and a Rolls-Royce Phantom.
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EPFO rolls out centralised pension payment systems across India
Fund Organisation Friday said it has fully rolled out the Centralized Pension Payments System (CPPS) under Employees’ Pension Scheme 1995, enhancing the ease of living for millions of pensioners in the country.
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Vi rolls out annual plans with unlimited data usage from midnight till noon everyday
Vodafone Idea has rolled out annual recharge plans for mobile phones, offering users unlimited data from midnight till noon, in an attempt to catch up with competition. The company in a statement shared that it has rolled out pre-paid plans priced at Rs 3,599, Rs 3,699 and Rs 3,799 that will offer unlimited data usage from 12 AM till 12 PM every day throughout the year and it will be in addition to the daily data usage limit at high speed.
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SC to examine appeal seeking to levy service tax on the call option fee received by Vodafone India non-executive
Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine the Commissioner of Service Tax’s appeal seeking to levy service tax of Rs 19.79 crore on the call option fee received by Vodafone India non-executive Chairman Analjit Singh from the British firm in 2007.
03.01 / 14:37
03.01 / 14:37
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UK lab develops 'groundbreaking' atomic clock using quantum technology
atomic clock built at a top-secret UK lab will make military operations more secure through experimental quantum technology over the years, the country's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has claimed. Developed at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), the quantum clock has been dubbed a leap forward in improving intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance by decreasing the reliance on GPS technology, which can be disrupted and blocked by adversaries.
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RBI removes lending restrictions on microfinance company Arohan Financial Services
lending restrictions on microfinance company Arohan Financial Services after it became satisfied with the company's revamped processes as well as its commitment to adhere to the regulatory guidelines.
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President Droupadi Murmu to confer Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards, MEA announces names
Droupadi Murmu will confer the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman during the valedictory session of the upcoming PBD Convention, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday as it announced the names of the awardees for this year. The awardees, who «represent the excellence achieved by our diaspora in various fields», include among others Baroness Usha Kumari Prashar from the UK (in the field of politics), Dr Sharmila Ford from the US for community service. There are a couple of institutions as well who will be given the award.
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Who is Marcela Iglesias? The ‘Human Barbie’ who believes her son’s blood holds the secret to ageless beauty
Marcela Iglesias, a 47-year-old influencer who refers to herself as a "human Barbie," is planning to undergo a blood transfusion from her 23-year-old son, Rodrigo, in early 2025. The aim of the procedure is to reverse the effects of ageing, with Iglesias believing that the blood from a younger donor, especially her own son, could rejuvenate her cells. Iglesias has already spent nearly $100,000 on various cosmetic procedures, primarily non-invasive injectables, in her quest to maintain a youthful appearance.
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Qcomm cos must follow law of land: Piyush Goyal
Blinkit launched its ambulance service, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said that companies should ensure that they are in compliance with the law of the land and no laws of the land should be broken.
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03.01 / 13:33
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Gap between Elon Musk's net worth and world's next richest Jeff Bezos will leave you stunned. All you need to know
Elon Musk capped off 2024 with an extraordinary boost to his wealth, becoming one of the biggest beneficiaries of the year’s historic surge among the world’s richest billionaires.
03.01 / 13:33
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India's exports to cross USD 800 bn this fiscal: Piyush Goyal
Piyush Goyal on Friday said despite global economic uncertainties, India's exports of goods and services are expected to cross USD 800 billion this fiscal, which will be a record. Last fiscal year, the exports stood at USD 778 billion.
03.01 / 13:33
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Human Metapneumovirus: Why it’s taken more than two decades to develop a vaccine
HMPV cases rise in China, concerns have emerged about the virus’ continued threat and the lack of targeted treatments.
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