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Arvind Kejriwal have proposed Mallikarjun Kharghe's name for the PM's face of the INDIA bloc. "I have proposed Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's name. Arvind Kejriwal supported my proposal," the West Bengal CM said in a statement.

Narendra Modi in an interview on Wednesday raised concerns of extremists engaging in violence and intimidation overseas under the guise of freedom of expression while saying that the country is committed to the rule of law. In an interview with The Financial Times, PM Modi responded to allegations of India's plot to assassinate Khalistani extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the United States, saying that he will 'look into any evidence' pertaining to the incident. «If someone gives us any information, we would definitely look into it. If a citizen of ours has done anything good or bad, we are ready to look into it.

diamond trade is witnessing early signs of recovery as US consumers have started buying solitaires of more than one carat, helping revive the market which accounts for more than half of India’s diamond exports. “Natural diamond jewellery sales were up 5.1% by units and 4.7% by revenue in November, when holiday purchases picked up in the US. Loose diamond unit sales rose 16% in November on a year-on-year basis," said Vipul Shah, chairman of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). Demand for diamonds in the US had almost halved in the past few months as the world’s largest economy grappled with recessionary pressure. India’s exports of cut and polished diamonds in the April-November period stood at $11,063.62 million, down 27.95% year-on-year. “But since Christmas and New Year are big events in the US, the purchase of diamonds has gone up.

'Opposition-less' Parliament? How many MPs are left after record suspensions Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Singh Thakur to move that the Bill to provide for press, registration of periodicals and matters connected therewith or incidental thereto, as passed by Rajya Sabha, be taken into consideration. Besides, the Bill to consolidate and amend the law relating to Criminal Procedure will also be taken into consideration on Wednesday.

Investing in the right fund or product by itself doesn’t assure wealth creation. Smart investors rely on process and discipline. This process is reviewed and repeated for multiple years. The choices we make daily may not matter today, but they do so in the long term.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday announced a 4 per cent hike in dearness allowance of government employees with effect from the ongoing month.

A recent warning by YahooFinance warns investors to sell their cash and buy bonds and stocks now as the Fed pauses.To wit:

The International Monetary Fund has reclassified India's «de facto» exchange rate regime to «stabilized arrangement» from «floating» for December 2022 to October 2023, the first such instance of such reclassification following an article IV review of the country's policies.

Lok Sabha elections. News agency PTI reported that no final decision had been taken yet on INDIA bloc PM face. The report added Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge is of view that “winning first is important".

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Maruti Suzuki is anticipated to sustain this momentum by unveiling additional new products, reported HT Auto. During the February 2023 Auto Expo, Maruti Suzuki unveiled the eVX electric SUV concept, providing a glimpse of their upcoming all-electric SUV. Suzuki then presented an enhanced version of the concept at the Japan Mobility Show later in the year.

Muthoot Microfin IPO's retail investors' portion was subscribed 1.38 times, the NII portion was subscribed 61%, and the QIB portion is yet to be booked. The employee portion has been booked 1.24 times. Muthoot Microfin IPO price band has been fixed in the range of ₹277 to ₹291 per equity share of the face value of ₹10.

Punjab State Ministerial Service Union today and discussed their issues in detail ... Sharing the good news that we are going to give a new year gift to the employees...DA is increased by 4% which will be considered effective from 1st December 2023." After the meeting, PSMSU president Amrik Singh said the chief minister announced giving 4 per cent DA to state government employees.

The government on Friday lifted its ban on the use of sugarcane juice and B-heavy molasses for making ethanol less than a week after it was imposed in an attempt to ensure feedstock sufficiency for sugar. Instead, a cap on such use has been put in place, but the flip-flop seems an acknowledgement of concerns expressed by the industry. Sugar and sugar-based distillers had protested the ban as they risked losses on large investments made in cane-derived ethanol to serve demand boosted by India’s plan to increase its use as an input for biofuel.

The Telecommunications Bill, 2023, tabled in the Lok Sabha on Monday, is designed to subsume a clutch of old Indian laws, especially a telegraph law that predates most of the telecom technology we use today. A big revamp was clearly needed.

Investing.com — The S&P 500 closed higher Monday, shrugging off attempts from Federal Reserve officials to cool expectations for sooner rather than later rate cuts. 

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After a chaotic 2022, Canada’s air travel sector says it is “winter ready” as travellers will be hoping for a less turbulent time over the holiday period this year.

Quiver Quantitative — In a significant development, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has announced the discontinuation of sales for its Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 models in the United States, starting December 21 online and December 24 in physical stores. This decision, reported by 9to5Mac and confirmed by TechCrunch, arises from a patent dispute with medical technology firm Masimo (NASDAQ:MASI). over the blood oxygen sensor technology used in these models. The International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled in favor of Masimo in October, leading to a presidential review period expiring on December 25. Apple’s decision to halt sales is a proactive measure in anticipation of the final outcome of this review.

US Steel in a $14.1 billion deal. This marks a significant development in the ongoing decline of the iconic 122-year-old company, which was once the world's largest and a symbol of American industrial strength. Despite being an early major conglomerate, it has given its position as the largest US steelmaker to Nucor Steel in recent years.

modern kitchen has become a hub of innovation, striving to balance traditional culinary practices with contemporary needs. Amidst this evolution, dishwashers have emerged as a beacon of convenience, transforming the mundane task of washing dishes into a seamless, efficient process.