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₹2,835 crore have already been awarded. Bids for another 84 plots worth over ₹7,500 crore are expected in the next 18 months. This designation is anticipated to prevent delays in these projects.

society is «far stronger» than a few individuals who certify movies, filmmaker Prakash Jha on Wednesday denounced censorship of movies or web shows but said these should be made «responsibly». In an interview with PTI here, the acclaimed director stressed that the freedom to tell a story is available in both mainstream theatres and OTT (over-the-top), but it has to be made in an «engaging manner» for people to watch. «I have never ever supported censorship.

Narendra Modi government's vision of gender inclusivity to new heights. In a major push to promote inclusivity this year, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved a proposal for extending the rules for maternity, child care and child adoption leave for women soldiers, sailors, and air warriors in the armed forces on a par with their officer counterparts. Besides this, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar said on December 1 that more than 1,000 women Agniveers have been incorporated into the Indian Navy.

Netflix has released the first trailer and confirmed the global release date for Adam Sandler's upcoming sci-fi film, 'Spaceman.' Originally slated for a 2023 release, the movie will now debut worldwide on March 1, 2024.

InvestmentNews is proud to present its first annual InvestmentNews Awards, which aims to shine a spotlight on standout finance professionals who have elevated their work, reputations, and the industry as a whole.

Premier League (IPL) being held in Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena. Cummins, also Australia’s cricket captain, was sold first to Sunrisers Hyderabad for a record-breaking ₹20.5 crore. But soon enough, he was pipped to the peak by mate Starc, who went to Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹24.75 crore after a mighty bidding war with Gujarat Titans.

₹26,000 crore production-linked incentive scheme for automobiles and auto components from the next fiscal year, Union minister for heavy industries Mahendra Nath Pandey said in a written reply to Parliament on Tuesday. Mint had previously reported that automakers were skeptical about being able to complete the process to claim incentives under the scheme within this year.

Vivaad Se Vishwas scheme which was launched this year to settle contractual disputes and claims of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises and (MSMEs) who failed to comply with central government contracts during Covid period, Finance Ministry said Tuesday. The centre has received over 900 claims worth Rs. 20,000 crore under the Vivaad Se Vishwas scheme (II) for contractual disputes out of which it has settled claims worth Rs.

HG Infra Engineering as its 'top pick of the week'. This is on the back of its attractive valuations, strong growth opportunities, positive company-specific triggers, and macroeconomic tailwinds. The brokerage has a ‘buy’ call on the stock with a target price of ₹935, implying a potential upside of 10 percent.

Go First has remained grounded since May. The airline has a fleet of 54 Airbus SE A320neos.

Stock market today: Despite weak trends at Indian stock market, JTL Industries shares witnessed strong demand during early morning deals. JTL Industries share price today opened upside at ₹247.90 per share levels and went on to hit intraday high of ₹252 apiece on NSE, which is now its new life-time high as well. While climbing to a new peak, JTL Industries shares ascended to the tune of 60 per cent in year-to-date (YTD) time.

A member of Britain’s House of Lords has acknowledged that she repeatedly lied about her links to a company that was awarded lucrative contracts to supply protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic

Bryant Gumbel's “Real Sports” airs its final episode on HBO after 29 years this week, and an era in sports journalism ends with it

A pair of rare Nike sneakers donated to an Oregon homeless shelter in Portland sold for nearly $51,000 at auction on Monday

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.

CK Venkataraman, managing director of Titan Co. Ltd, as Business Leader of the Year at The Economic Times Awards for Corporate Excellence 2023, recognising his contribution to keeping the nearly 40-year-old company young and buzzing. The State Bank of India, the country’s largest lender, bagged the coveted Company of the Year award in a unanimous vote for its spectacular turnaround from heavy losses a few years ago.

State Bank of India, the country's largest lender with nearly a fifth of the market share, has been a pivoting star, with its fortunes turning around in the past few years and rewarding investors who kept the faith. From a bleak position of reporting losses, the state-run bank made giant strides to report a net profit of ₹50,232 crore for FY23 under chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara.

global CEO of luxury brand Chanel, has several significant firsts to her credit. At Unilever, Nair, 54, was the first woman to lead global human resources. And then, Chanel appointed her as its first global CEO of Indian origin. She was a fashion industry outsider when picked by the French fashion house to lead it in 2022. “I am humbled and delighted to receive this prestigious award. India has shaped my values; it is where I grew up, where I completed my education, and where I spent 40 years of my life, including two decades of my professional career,” she told ET after being chosen for the Global Indian Award. “This award is a recognition of Chanel, an iconic and admired luxury brand, and our teams across the world. We believe in the freedom of creation, encouraging human potential and acting to have a positive impact in the world.”

India Inc's brightest, heftiest and edgiest. Last week, they were seated at a long table in their avatars as jury members.

Squid Game: The Challenge" victor Mai Whelan, also known as Player 287, was besides excelling in the intense series, has a distinguished career as a navy veteran. Although Mai briefly mentioned her 20-year service on the show, the humble 56-year-old has complete array of prestigious military awards she has earned.

Gaja Capital Business Book Prize 2023 jointly awarded to ‘Against All Odds: The IT Story of India’ and ‘Winning Middle India: The Story of India’s New-Age Entrepreneurs’ by esteemed authors Kris Gopalakrishnan, N. Dayasindhu, Krishnan Narayanan, and T.N. Hari, and Bala Srinivasa. Against All Odds: The IT Story of India, a chronicle of the trials, triumphs, and history of the Indian IT sector over the last six decades, and Winning Middle India: The Story of India’s New-Age Entrepreneurs, a detailed account of the new generation of startup founders who are catalysts for innovative products and services in India, have been announced as the joint winners of the Gaja Capital Business Book Prize 2023.