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«NCL touched the lives of around 10 lakh people and spent more than Rs 1,000 crore on various CSR initiatives in the previous 10 years,» it said in a statement. The company's CSR expenditure in the previous fiscal year was Rs 157 crore.

Addressing a sporting event — 'Bastar Olympics' — in Chhattisgarh's Jagdalpur, Shah also said the country would be free of Maoists by March 2026. «I appeal to Naxals, please come forward. Give up arms, surrender and join the mainstream. Your rehabilitation is our responsibility,» he said.

Telugu action thriller Zebra is all set for its digital debut. The Satya Dev-starrer will reportedly stream on Aha Video starting December 20. Announcing the release, Aha Video shared on social media, “When cunning meets chaos, the stakes get deadly. Watch #Zebra premieres 20th Dec only on aha!” Zebra, which hit theatres on November 22, received positive reviews for its engaging narrative. Directed by Eashvar Karthic, the film is now transitioning to digital streaming after a successful theatrical run. Elated by the response, Satya Dev shared an emotional note on social media. He wrote, “Finally, a happy ending. Thank you for the unconditional love and support for #Zebra. The last two weeks have been exceptional, and emotions have been running high.” He further added, “I’m deeply grateful to everyone who believed in and celebrated this film. Thank you for giving me my first theatrical hit—it means everything to me. This is just the beginning. I promise to come back stronger and keep giving my best. Here’s to achieving many more milestones together!”

Delhi Pollution Control Committee has directed cow shelters and dairy farms in the city to obtain pollution control consent within 15 days, warning of strict action in case of non-compliance. The Committee issued a public notice on Sunday directing all 'gaushalas' and dairy farms with 15 or more cattle, and all dairies operating in dairy colonies in Delhi to apply for mandatory consent under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. The directive has been issued in compliance with recent court orders and must be adhered to within 15 days of the notice, failing which legal action will be initiated. The notice follows the «Guidelines for Environmental Management of Dairy Farms and Gaushalas» issued by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) as per the National Green Tribunal's (NGT) order on May 20, 2020.

Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole on Saturday said he had not tendered resignation from his party post. Party sources had claimed on Friday that following the rout faced by the Congress in the assembly elections, Patole had emailed a letter to party president Mallikarjun Kharge and expressed the desire to be relieved of his current responsibility. «I have not tendered any resignation...rumours are being spread,» he told reporters here. «Actually, the tenure of MPCC (Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee) chief is of three years, and I have completed four years. I have earlier also said that I fulfilled my responsibilities properly, and it is an internal matter, not to be disclosed. The party will decide, and I feel everyone should get the opportunity to work in the organisation,» Patole added.

«Congress has apologised for the Emergency but you are silent on various things you have done… Congress toppled elected governments, but you divided our state into two Union Territories, which was unnecessary,» he said. Communist Party of India (Marxist Leninist) Liberation MP Raja Ram Singh named activists like Stan Swamy, who was jailed in the Bhima Koregaon case and died in the prison, Umar Khalid, Gulfisha and Meeran Haider, who have been arrested on the allegations of links with the 2020 Delhi riots.

PM Modi made reference to actions taken by India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi as examples of the Congress’s alleged attempts to disrespect the constitution. In his address, PM Modi claimed that Nehru had expressed a willingness to change the Constitution if it posed a «hindrance.»

Ryan Montgomery, an ethical hacker known for identifying security flaws in company networks, has recently warned the public about the risks of using charging cables from unknown sources. Montgomery shared his findings on Instagram, cautioning that charging cables that seem harmless could actually pose significant cybersecurity threats.

PC Jeweller, Linc Ltd and a few other companies are expected to gain attention in the upcoming week as their record dates approach for corporate actions such as dividends, bonus share issuances, and stock splits. The record date is a crucial benchmark set by companies to identify the shareholders entitled to receive benefits such as dividends, stock splits, or bonus shares. Investors must ensure that their shares are reflected in their demat account on or before this date to qualify for the respective corporate actions.

Replying to a question, Pandher said 17-18 farmers have sustained injuries during the Haryana security personnel action. Farmer leader Manjit Singh Rai alleged that rubber bullets were also used by security personnel and one farmer was seriously injured.

A pair of conservative groups are challenging a new Maine law that limits donations to political action committees that spend independently in candidate elections

Election Commission of India notice on the Congress complaints against Union home minister Amit Shah's campaign speeches during the Maharashtra and Jharkhand polls, the BJP has cited Jawaharlal Nehru's letters to chief ministers on reservations besides Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi-led governments sitting on Mandal Commission reports. It has argued that the BJP is «duty bound to set the record straight by calling the Opposition's bluff,» ET has learnt. The Congress, which also earned an ECI notice for BJP complaints against Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's speeches, has defended its leader, citing a series of news reports as the basis for his comments and termed BJP's complaints as «false, malicious and defamatory.» ET gathers that the ECI is seized of both communications but is yet to take a final view on the matter. Faced with complaints from both BJP and Congress for alleged violation of the model code of conduct by top leaders of BJP and Congress, Amit Shah and Rahul Gandhi, respectively, the poll panel had sent notices to their party presidents — BJP's JP Nadda and Congress' Mallikarjun Kharge on November 16.

Stanley is recalling approximately 2.6 million of its switchback and trigger action stainless steel travel mugs sold in the U.S. because of a potential burn hazard

Singham Again’, Ajay Devgn's blockbuster cop drama, is now available on Amazon Prime Video. However, it comes with a rental fee of Rs 499. For those unwilling to pay, a free streaming option will be available at a later date. The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast that elevates the cinematic experience. Ajay Devgn reprises his iconic role as Bajirao Singham, delivering his signature intensity and commanding presence. Kareena Kapoor Khan shines as Avni Kamat, portraying a character with depth and grace. Deepika Padukone joins the cast as Shakti Shetty, bringing a refreshing and dynamic energy to the narrative. Tiger Shroff adds flair as Satya, complementing the film’s action-packed sequences. Ranveer Singh returns as Sangram 'Simmba' Bhalerao, contributing his trademark exuberance. Akshay Kumar makes a notable appearance as Veer Sooryavanshi, adding star power to the ensemble. Together, this stellar lineup creates a riveting and unforgettable cinematic journey.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Trump transition team has started to explore pathways to dramatically shrink, consolidate or even eliminate the top bank watchdogs in Washington. In recent interviews with potential nominees to lead bank regulatory agencies, Trump advisers and officials from his newfound Department of Government Efficiency have, for example, asked whether the president-elect could abolish the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., people familiar with the matter said.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. President-elect Donald Trump is weighing options for stopping Iran from being able to build a nuclear weapon, including the possibility of preventive airstrikes, a move that would break with the longstanding policy of containing Tehran with diplomacy and sanctions. The military-strike option against nuclear facilities is now under more serious review by some members of his transition team, who are weighing the fall of the regime of President Bashar al-Assad—Tehran’s ally—in Syria, the future of U.S.

The video was shared by the Taiwanese Defence Ministry through a post on X. «The threat posed by #PLA to Taiwan and the region has escalated from coercion to directly affecting the First Island Chain, undermining the rules-based international order. #ROCArmedForces continue to forge our capabilities and deter war», the MND said.

Sarwan Singh Pandher appealed to the residents of Punjab and Haryana to reach the Khanauri and Shambhu border in large numbers as the farmers' protest completed ten months. Speaking to ANI, Pandher said «I appeal to the residents of Punjab and Haryana to reach the Khanauri and Shambhu border in large numbers as our protest has completed 10 months. The government agencies are trying to create a confusion among people and are spreading among the people that the protest cannot be won. Haryana MP Ram Chander Jangra is making irresponsible statements on the protest and I urge the BJP President JP Nadda to expel him from the party or take action against him and he should apologise for his remarks made… » Further, the farmer leader said that their movement is for the people of India and that the BJP could not make the farmers protest fail.

«We expect markets to trade in a range with a positive bias, on the back of easing retail inflation and favourable global cues,» said Siddhartha Khemka, Head — Research, Wealth Management, Motilal Oswal.

FPL Technologies, which runs credit card issuance and digital payments platform One Card, has secured around $25.5 million in a fresh funding round led by QED Investors. Peak XV Partners, Z47 (previously Matrix Partners India) and Better Tomorrow Ventures also participated in the round. Armed with the fresh funds, FPL Technologies said it will strengthen its technology infrastructure and invest in the development of new products by collaborating closely with regulated entities like banks. FPL Technologies, which was founded in 2019 by former senior ICICI Bank executives Anurag Sinha, Vibhav Hathi and Rupesh Kumar, has raised $262 million in equity funding over multiple funding rounds. The startup was last valued at around $1.3 billion.