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Ashok Leyland, Balrampur Chini, Delta Corp, The India Cements, Hindustan Copper, Manappuram Finance, RBL Bank and Steel Authority of India (SAIL). The F&O contracts of any stock enter the ban period when the open interest (OI) on it crosses 95% of the market-wide positions limits or MWPL. The ban is reversed only if the open interest falls below 80%. Traders who trade in indices do not encounter a situation of security ban. MWPL for Ashok Leyland stood at 88.1% on Thursday with OI reported by Trendlyne at 78.1 million. It was down by 5.6% from the previous session. MWPL for Balrampur Chini stood at 95.7% on Thursday with OI reported by Trendlyne at 9.6.

Navy has deployed an indigenous guided missile destroyer in the Gulf of Aden region in light of the piracy incident earlier this week, as per a release issued by the Defence Ministry. The move is aimed at augmenting the anti-piracy efforts in the Gulf of Aden region. The Indian Navy remains committed to ensuring the safety of merchant shipping and rendering assistance to mariners at sea as a 'first responder' in the region, as per the release. On the night of December 14, a report regarding a potential piracy incident onboard a Malta-flagged vessel, MV Ruen, was monitored on the UKMTO portal. The vessel was reported to be boarded by six unknown personnel. In a swift response, the Indian Navy's Maritime Patrol Aircraft deployed to investigate the incident arrived overhead at MV Ruen on December 15 and established communication with the crew.

virtual meeting with his Chinese counterpart on Thursday, the Pentagon said, in the first such conversation in over a year amid hopes by U.S. officials that it could lead to a broader restoration of ties between the two militaries. The video teleconference followed an agreement between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping last month to resume military-to-military ties severed by Beijing after then-House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited self-ruled Taiwan in August 2022. U.S.

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«Though the market saw profit booking of late, the underlying sentiments remain positive given robust micro and macro domestic factors. Further the market is likely to move in a range as investor participation is expected to gradually decline globally ahead of the Christmas and New Year holiday,» said Siddhartha Khemka, Head — Retail Research, Motilal Oswal. Here's breaking down the pre-market actions: STATE OF THE MARKETS

The insurance industry wants to be carved out of a Massachusetts proposal that targets “junk fees” in product sales, a stance that echoes their opposition to a Department of Labor investment-advice proposal that also has been promoted as a way to combat “junk fees” related to retirement-savings recommendations.

Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon has made its cinematic debut with the release of Part One: A Child of Fire, but this is just the beginning. Snyder envisions a more extensive journey into the Rebel Moon universe, hinting at the possibility of a four-movie saga. As the first installment hits screens, discussions are buzzing about the confirmed sequels, potential additional movies, and Snyder's signature extended versions.

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Drugmakers may soon have to identify in-house point persons for authorities to communicate with and hold responsible for breaches, a government communication showed. The apex drug regulator plans to order all drug companies to name a so-called responsible person (RP) who will be accountable for their day-to-day affairs, and serve as a single point of contact for state and central licensing authorities. On 16 December, drug controller general of India (DCGI) Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi ordered the constitution of an expert committee to study the proposal.

Tata Motors, which occupies nearly 70% of India’s electric passenger vehicle sales at present, expects sales of EVs in India to grow 30-40% in 2024 (calendar year), after nearly doubling in size in 2023, a top company official said. Tata Motors is lining up three new models for launch in 2024, which will be offered at “new" price points, expanding its current range of passenger EVs, and will fall in the broad range of ₹8-30 lakh.

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), a financial regulatory body in the United Arab Emirates, has released an updated version of its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and sanctions rules specifically tailored for digital assets.

Justin Trudeau's jibe that New Delhi's ties with Ottawa may have undergone a ‘tonal shift’ saying that the core issue with Canada is that it gives space to separatists, terrorists and anti-India elements. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, "Our position has been consistent. We have highlighted how we see the problem and frankly, the core issue remains the space that is given to extremists, terrorists and anti-India elements in that country." "I would not like to say whether they have noted a shift or not.

oil prices rise given the current geopolitical uncertainty exacerbated by recent attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea.“It’s very traditional that oil prices and gasoline prices bottom around the middle of December,” said Tom Kloza, global head of energy analysis with the Oil Price Information Service.“Then after that … the market will grab pieces of news to justify price advances.”Houthi strikes on commercial vessels in the Red Sea are part of the Yemen-based group’s attacks on Israel and countries trading with it. Israel is fighting Hamas in Gaza following that group’s deadly Oct.

people will always have something negative to say.' We experience on a daily basis that people, perforce, opine negatively. In fact, this 'casual negativity', a Freudian phrase, is not always ill-intentioned or malignant. We tend to speak negatively of people and their actions, good or bad. People go to parties.

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Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Bill replacing the Indian Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code and the Evidence Act on Thursday with Rajya Sabha giving its assent to the three Bills passed earlier by the Lok Sabha. Piloting the Bills, Home Minister Amit Shah said the new laws will give priority to providing justice in place of the earlier British laws that gave primacy to penal action and were purely indigenous. “These three Bills are made by Indians, for Indians and by an Indian Parliament….

Indian Navy has deployed a second frontline ship in the Gulf of Aden to augment its anti-piracy mission, following the hijacking of a Malta-flagged cargo vessel by pirates. The Navy now has stealth guided-missile destroyer INS Kochi and INS Kolkata in the region, officials said. The Navy swiftly responded after receiving a call for help from MV Ruen, the Malta-flagged hijacked vessel, on December 14.

Netflix's original content, The Brothers Sun emerges as a highly anticipated series set to redefine the landscape of streaming action-comedy. Conceived by Brad Falchuk, the creative genius behind Glee, American Horror Story, and Scream Queens, the series promises a groundbreaking blend of genres. The inclusion of action heroine Michelle Yeoh, renowned for her prowess in the industry, elevates the excitement, making The Brothers Sun a potential flagship for the streaming giant.

James Bond, where espionage and action take center stage, there's an unexpected gem that doubles as a surprising Christmas movie—'On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.' Unlike the typical Bond narrative, this film offers a unique glimpse into the more vulnerable side of the iconic secret agent, making it a hidden holiday treat. On Her Majesty's Secret Service

100 MPs now suspended from Lok Sabha as Opposition leaders protest, total tally reaches 146 "The biggest challenge is that the people holding constitutional positions, who are responsible for providing protection to the opposition MPs, are themselves becoming a part of party politics and doing politics using caste, region and occupation as their shield," Mallikarjun Kharge said at the CWC meet, adding, "[There is a] conspiracy to convert Parliament into platform for ruling party." "Country [is] watching how BJP is strangulating democracy by arbitrarily passing key bills without discussion," Mallikarjun Kharge said. Addressing party leaders at a crucial meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) at the AICC headquarters in New Delhi, Mallikarjun Kharge said the Congress has learnt valuable lessons from its mistakes in the Assembly elections and is "committed to not repeating them".

₹932 Crore to support Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) initiatives in India. JICA, in a statement on Thursday, said that this loan will fund projects overseen by NITI Aayog. These projects are set to impact 112 aspirational districts and 500 aspirational blocks nationwide.