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Lalu Prasad on Monday bristled at the BJP's assertion that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will return for a third consecutive term, asserting that the INDIA alliance will «drive him out of power». Prasad was approached with queries by journalists at the airport, where he had reached, alongside son and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, to board a flight to Delhi for the coalition meeting on Tuesday. The ailing septuagenarian began on an ebullient note, saying he was looking forward to the meeting, where all the alliance partners will sit together and chalk out the strategy for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

By Saikat Neogi

Narendra Modi seems certain to extend his rule to 2029; and Donald Trump could return to the White House despite charges of subverting U.S. democracy. For those who worry that authoritarian rulers are firmly in the ascendant over more liberal democrats, there is likely to be much to fret about in 2024.

NEW DELHI : The Quality Council of India (QCI) is set to come out with regulations that will make it compulsory for private certification agencies to register themselves with accreditation bodies. The idea is to ensure accountability of these agencies so that ‘brand India’ does not suffer from indiscriminate certification by unregulated agencies. There are concerns that private agencies have been issuing ISO 9000 certificates without getting themselves registered with apex accreditation bodies.

how to apply it in practice. If there were some way we could agree on a fair share for every country in the global carbon budget, countries could be required only to live within this share, while being left free to determine how to do it. Net zero dates would be irrelevant.

Bank of Maharashtra, and Union Bank and UCO Bank. According to a report by Reuters citing the document, a parliamentary panel will hold discussions with the four government-owned banks early next year under banking laws which among other things govern mergers and acquisitions. The informal discussions will be held with representatives of UCO Bank and Union Bank of India on January 2, 2024, and between Bank of Maharashtra and Bank of India on January 6, 2024 in Mumbai and Goa.

HDFC Life, one of India’s leading life insurers, has launched a new product – HDFC Life Click 2 Achieve — a guaranteed savings life insurance plan. The plan is designed to safeguard the future of loved ones’ and attain their financial objectives.

Elon Musk reportedly told bankers that they will not lose any money after taking $13 billion in loan to fund his Twitter acquisition last year, reported the Financial Times. According to the report, despite his assurances, seven banks that lent money to Musk — Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Barclays, MUFG, BNP Paribas, Mizuho and Societe Generale — «are facing serious losses on the debt if and when they eventually sell it».

₹5 lakh to the families of the deceased. The blast occurred at around 8:30 am at Solar Industries India factory in Nagpur, the police officer told news agency Reuters. The factory produces a range of products for defence sector like industrial and military explosives, as well as propellants and warheads.

Canara HSBC Life Insurance has introduced “Alpha Wealth", a program designed to empower individuals to reach ambitious life goals. This plan not only serves as a shield of life insurance but also ensures the fulfilment of promises and secures the future of their loved ones.

Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) are government securities denominated in grams of gold. They serve as substitutes for owning physical gold. Investors must pay the issue price in cash and will receive a cash redemption upon maturity.

Duddhi constituency, Ramdular Gaur, has been declared guilty by a Additional Session Court, for raping a minor girl nine years ago. The additional Sessions Judge sentenced Duddhi's BJP MLA to 25 years imprisonment, and imposed a fine of ₹10 lakh. The court ordered that the ₹10 lakh will be given to the girl's family for rehabilitation.

By Krisztina Than and Gabriela Baczynska

PVR Inox and Cinepolis that have lately refused to screen the Hindi versions of some South Indian films in north India amid a row over OTT window have found themselves at the losing end. Tamil-language titles like Leo and Jailer not only secured lucrative streaming deals but also found resonance with small-town viewers who flocked to single screens and non-national theatre chains to watch them.

expulsion from Lok Sabha for her links in the ‘cash for query’ case. Her plea will be heard by a Supreme Court bench led by Justice Sanjiv Khanna. The expelled MP tried her best on Wednesday to get a hearing date on her plea.

Netflix wraps up its year with a final round of renewals. Blue Eye Samurai, the adult animated series, secures its spot for a second season. The official announcement came on December 11. Released on November 3, Blue Eye Samurai garnered attention as one of the standout Netflix animated shows of the year. Critically acclaimed with a 100% Tomatometer score and a 96% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, the series received praise for its aesthetics, engaging storyline, and action-packed scenes.

insurance behemoth Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India, whose famous tagline in ads ‘jeevan ke saath bhi; jeevan ke baad bhi, has influenced generations to buy a policy. Many of its polices continue to be popular, be it Jeevan Umang or Saral Pension, for its multiple benefits—so much so that many people look forward to its new launches. And with LIC Jeevan Utsav’s launch on 29 November, the insurer created a buzz in investment circles.

Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Minister for Coal and Mines, Pralhad Joshi at his Parliament office here on Thursday. Chief Minister Sarma and Union Minister Joshi held discussions on a gamut of issues, including coal supplies to Assam. The Union Minister assured the Chief Minister full cooperation and support from the Union Government in fulfilling the state's power demands and also reiterated his commitment towards the welfare of people of Assam. The Chief Minister thanked the Union Minister for his support and assistance towards Assam. Later, taking to X, formerly Twitter, Union Minister Joshi said, Chief Minister of Assam Shri @himantabiswa ji paid a visit to my Parliament office today. Held discussion on a wide range of issues including coal supplies to the State.

Gemini Earn creditors could potentially face up to a 70% reduction in their promised crypto payouts as part of a proposed reorganization plan.

BP says its former chief executive has been denied a payout of 32.4 million pounds, or $41 million, after he was found to have misled the company over his past relationships with colleagues

passive investing. Emphasizing why investors should consider investing in the Bandhan Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund, Vishal Kapoor, CEO, Bandhan AMC said, “Poised to benefit from emerging themes across various sectors, small caps are well positioned to deliver outsized gains during bull markets.