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Sarbananda Sonowal visited CSIR-North East Institute of Science & Technology (CSIR-NEIST). The Minister assured complete support for an approximate investment of Rs 200 crores to build capacity around the medicinal plant sector of the region. This amount is aimed at creating infrastructure that will strengthen the medicinal plant storage for commercial purpose, boosting research and development of the local herbs and plants for medicinal purpose as well as providing a platform for traditional healers to further their treatments to a wider section of the society.

Indian Navy warship INS Mormugao reached MV Chem Pluto, the India-bound merchant vessel, which was 'attacked' by an Iranian drone, on Saturday night and ascertained details of the attack, officials informed on Sunday. According to officials, the Indian Navy has opened an investigation into whether the drone used to attack the vessel was launched from long range or from a nearby vessel. «The vessels operating in the area where the attack took place are being checked,» an official told ANI.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy Saturday said the state government will provide Rs 5 lakh accident insurance to gig workers such as those involved in food delivery, and driving cabs and auto-rickshaws. According to an official release, he also assured the gig workers that the government would provide Rs 10 lakh health cover under the Rajiv Arogyasri scheme.

DLF plans to generate sales of Rs 1,400 crore from its latest commercial project in Gurugram and residential project in Panchkula, said Aakash Ohri, joint managing director of DLF Home Developers Ltd. The company is on track to surpass its guidance of launching luxury residential projects worth Rs 12,400 crore in 2023-24, he said, amid the ongoing price increase in the premium property segment. Additionally, the real estate developer's recently unveiled Central 67 project, spanning 8.69 acres and featuring shop-cum-office spaces, is expected to generate revenue of Rs 700 crore. «The project is fully sold out, with substantial interest from end users. The high-street segment is in high demand, and the presence of several residential developments in proximity to the project will attract foot traffic to the complex,» said Ohri. Plot sizes start at 140 square yards and the project provides dedicated space for commercial activities. «Located at the Sohna elevated corridor, this project assures effortless connectivity to major business hubs and cities through the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor, ensuring convenience,» said Ohri. The company is expecting another Rs 700 crore from The Valley Orchard, low-rise residences in Panchkula, Haryana.

cashless hospital network that will include both empanelled and non-empanelled hospitals, two major industry players told ET Wealth Online. So, health insurance policyholders can soon avail of cashless treatment in hospitals, even if they are not empanelled with their insurance companies.

TheIndianExpress, Suryakumar Yadav has suffered a Grade-II tear in his ankle after it got twisted during the third India vs South Africa T20I in Johannesburg. The report added that Suryakumar Yadav went through some scans after returning to India and his injuries have surely ruled him out of the India vs Afghanistan series in January, while his role in the IPL 2024 is also under clouds now. In the third T20 international against South Africa, Suryakumar Yadav slammed a century to boost India's overall score.

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sovereign gold bonds (SGBs), considered suitable for risk-averse senior citizens who prioritize assured regular income and minimal capital risk. The past eight years have proven to be notably favourable for SGBs, showcasing their capacity for providing both consistent income and capital appreciation. Let’s delve into a detailed examination of their performance: Average annual return: Over the past eight years, SGBs have yielded an average annual return of approximately 13.7%.

INDIA bloc MPs to lead protest march on Thursday over suspension from Parliament They briefly marched outside the Parliament building in New Delhi behind a huge "Save Democracy" banner and carried placards reading “Democracy is in danger". More than 140 opposition lawmakers were suspended from the two houses of Parliament over the past week for demanding a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah about a December 13 security breach when two intruders stormed the chamber by jumping from the visitors' gallery and releasing yellow smoke canisters.

The fintech that has been winning bid after bid in the state-run retirement plan market, Vestwell, just got an additional $125 million in funding.

The latest release of sovereign gold bonds (SGBs) has attracted a surge of eager investors, both online and offline. The continuous growth of gold prices surpassing the current inflation rate has prompted individuals to invest their funds in gold.

protesting wrestlers will not face any sort of vendetta politics and they will get the required support from the new federation, outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said on Thursday after the panel backed by him emerged victorious in the keenly-followed elections. Brij Bhushan, who is facing sexual harassment charges from women wrestlers, assured that the new dispensation will work impartially. Rio Olympics medallist Sakshi Malik, though, announced her retirement from the sport, saying she won't compete under the presidency of a man, who is backed by the former WFI boss.

A rapid test importer landed an estimated $2 billion in federal contracts in 2021 and 2022, despite giving regulators incomplete data about its product’s accuracy, Global News has found.

sexual harassment accused Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. He won most of the posts in the delayed polls as outgoing chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh gained indirect control over the sports body. Also Read: Wrestlers' Protest: ‘Will force govt to change POCSO Act’: WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh garnered 40 votes against the seven that his rival Anita Sheoran got in the WFI elections held on Thursday.

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Upscale ice cream lounges, organic line in works: Amul "We notice in the post that the pack has been developed using AI and is using the Amul brand name poorly and is disparaging. We wish to assure you that the pack shown in this post is not Amul Cheese," it added. "This post has been used to create misinformation and spread unnecessary fear and concern among consumers.

Hardware wallet provider Ledger has announced its intention to reimburse victims for the approximately $600,000 in assets lost due to the recent ConnectKit exploit.

Amnesty International India Pvt Ltd (AIIPL), its former executive director Aakar Patel, and six other individuals and entities before a special court, people in the know said. The agency — which had booked the human rights NGO and the rest of the accused for alleged Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) violations by committing irregularities in foreign funding in 2019 — has completed its probe in the case, it is reliably learnt. In July this year, the CBI had given an assurance to the special court that it would file its «final report» by October.

MUMBAI : The objective of aligning India’s inflation with the 4% target on a sustainable basis is far from assured, according to an article in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s December bulletin. It also cautioned against, what it called a case of hypermetropia or far-sightedness, among some of its stakeholders. In the article titled State of the Economy, it said that softer retail inflation figures for September and October 2023, along with a prolonged pause in the monetary policy stance, resulted in an irrational long-sightedness.

Supreme Court again to get more funds from the Sahara Group, as three crore investors have sought a refund of Rs 80,000 crore stuck with the company's cooperative societies. The cooperation ministry has launched a portal for investors where they can make an application to get their money stuck with societies, Minister of State for Cooperation in Rajya Sabha B L Verma said while replying to a supplementary question.

end-of-life vehicles to their owners. Justice Jasmeet Singh observed that the court was «flooded» every day with petitions by aggrieved people in the absence of a policy, and that although the government was trying to control pollution «at the same time the citizens cannot be harassed». «This is troublesome.