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As the clock nears 12:00 a.m., a spectacular ball gracefully descends down a pole, and both on-site participants and millions watching remotely initiate a countdown from 60.

premium spirits and performances will be on offer tonight, so expect to cough up more cover charges for tables and reservations at restaurants, pubs, and bars. At Khubani in Delhi's Aero City, a table for a couple will cost ₹40,000 which to be redeemable on food and drinks and the party's expected to go on till the wee hours of morning. «Our per head cover charges tomorrow (Sunday) can range from ₹8,000 to ₹20,000 depending on the outlets as we would like to avoid overcrowding and would like a select gathering.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off the Jalna-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express connecting the Marathwada city of Jalna with Maharashtra's capital. The train, flagged off by Modi virtually during a function in Ayodhya, started its inaugural run from Jalna, around 400 km from Mumbai, at 12.12 pm, and reached the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSTM) here at 6.55 pm. It was among the six Vande Bharat Express trains flagged off by Modi.

NCP president Sharad Pawar on Saturday said the then prime minister Manmohan Singh was sensitive towards farmers and had visited Amravati in Maharashtra after learning about suicide committed by some agriculturists, but now nobody is bothered about their issues. He was addressing a gathering on the occasion of the culmination of Shetkari Aakrosh Morcha in Pune city. The foot march set out from the foothills of Shivneri Fort in Pune district on Thursday was led by NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) MP Amol Kolhe.

Belgorod, a day after Russian strikes killed dozens in Ukraine. Belgorod lies about 30 kilometres (19 miles) from the border with Ukraine and has been repeatedly targeted by what Russia says is indiscriminate shelling by Kyiv's forces. Unverified footage showed debris strewn across the street and smoke billowing from burnt-out cars in the city's centre, while a large blast can be heard in dashcam footage posted on social media. AFP was not able to immediately verify the circumstances of the blast. «According to updated information, 12 adults and two children were killed in Belgorod.

₹15,000 in Ayodhya. During his visit to the holy city, PM Modi also stopped at the residence of Meera Manjhi, a Ujjwala Yojana beneficiary. While revealing the details around PM Modi's visit Meera Manjhi revealed how the Prime Minister asked her for tea, but found it too sweet.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said while people are eager to come to Ayodhya on January 22 for the Ram temple consecration ceremony, it is not possible for everyone to reach the holy city on the day and they should visit later on according to their convenience. Addressing a public rally here after inaugurating and laying the foundation stone of development projects worth more than Rs 15,700 crore, Modi said only those who have been invited should come for the event on the day. «It is my 'karbaddh prarthana' (prayer with folded hands) because everyone wishes that they (people) themselves come to Ayodhya to witness the event on January 22.

Vande Bharat Express trains between Mangaluru and Madgaon and Coimbatore Junction-Bengaluru Cantonment in the south were among those that were flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. The prime minister inaugurated the Maharshi Valmiki airport and the redeveloped Ayodhya railway station from where he flagged off two Amrit Bharat and six Vande Bharat trains, some virtually. The occasion also marked the launch of the fourth and fifth platforms at the central railway station in Mangaluru.

Ayodhya airport welcomed its first flight today with the landing of an IndiGo flight from Delhi. Earlier in the day, the airport, officially named Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

record-setting spree to surpass all the benchmarks and scaling a new all-time high in 2023 with its best annual performance ever despite higher interest rates and rising property prices. The country’s commercial capital has achieved a new peak in terms of both, registration of properties as well as state exchequer’s revenue collection through stamp duty charges. The maximum city has recorded total registrations of over 1.27 lakh real estate properties in 2023, making it the best year for property sales across primary and secondary market, exceeding last year’s peak by 4%. Total revenue collected through stamp duty rose 22% in 2023 to over Rs 10,850 crores, showed data from the inspector general of registration, Maharashtra. “The year 2023 witnessed a remarkable upswing for Mumbai’s real estate market as the city achieved its highest property registrations, driven by rising income levels, better affordability, and a positive homeownership outlook.

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inaugural flight to Ayodhya. This is a proud moment for us and Indigo. We hope your journey with us is safe and pleasant," the Captain of the Indigo flight Ashutosh Shekhar said while welcoming the passengers onboard the aircraft.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's presence in the temple town of Ayodhya was a reason for locals to celebrate, with the launch of projects worth Rs 15,000 crore causing much fanfare. One of the many people in the crowds was a former litigant in the Ayodhya land dispute case, Iqbal Ansari.

Registration of properties in Mumbai municipal area is likely to rise by 33 pc annually to around 12,500 units during this month on better demand, according to Knight Frank. As many as 9,367 properties were registered in Mumbai city (area under BMC jurisdiction) during the same month last year. Real estate consultant Knight Frank India has compiled the data of registration of properties from Department of Registrations and Stamps, Maharashtra government. As per the latest data of December, 12,134 units were registered till 12 noon and the number is set to reach around 12,500 units by late evening. «Homebuyers in Mumbai continue to demonstrate confidence in the property market, buoyed by stable demand and an enhanced positive sentiment. This optimism has resulted in a significant surge in property registrations in Mumbai,» the consultant said in a statement on Saturday. Of the overall registered properties, residential units constitute 80 per cent. Mumbai city is estimated to see registrations of more than 1,27,000 units this year and will lead to revenue collection of more than Rs 10,000 crore. Mumbai city is set to record the highest registration of properties in 11 years.

How premiumisation gathered pace Premiumisation is a trend that continues from the pandemic times when locked-in affluent people splurged on large TVs and washing machines and expensive food and liquor. But in 2023, the crack in India's consumer demand seemed to widen into a split, as companies struggled to sell low-priced goods while luxury, high-priced items flew off the shelves.

Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated a slew of projects in the city of Ayodhya, including the first phase of a brand new airport, christened the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport. Part of a major move by the Centre to increase connectivity to the home of the soon-to-be inaugurated Ram Mandir, the first phase of the airport cost an estimated Rs 1,450 crore to build.

Subdued IT demand remains a sore point for Info Edge However, not all the non-tech sectors saw a surge in hiring between October and November 2023. Job recruitment in telecom, retail, FMCG, and real estate were also severely hit. Notably, The IT sector continued to remain impacted and the overall hiring in the industry was 22% lower in the October-November period vs the 2022 base.

Mumbai, within the BMC jurisdiction, witnessed a notable surge in real estate activity with a total of 127,139 property registrations recorded from January to December in 2023. According to an official release by Knight Frank India, this marked the successful year for property sales (both primary and secondary) in the region since 2013, surpassing the previous year's peak by 4%.

India’s real estate sector, a rapidly accelerating and dynamic force globally, has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth in the first half of the year. A comparison of H1 this year with the last reveals a staggering 48% increase in performance among leading developers. The first quarter of this financial year has been particularly exhilarating, with significant consolidation observed. Major players like Prestige, Godrej, and Lodha, with their pan-India presence, are increasingly dominating the market share.

India’s real estate sector has been an essential contributor to the country’s economic development, especially in a year marked by resilience and growth. The sector has demonstrated sustained growth and adaptability, highlighting its crucial role in steering India’s economic progress towards prosperity and innovation. The commercial realty market, which includes office spaces and retail developments, showed significant growth trends throughout the year. The commercial realty sector is expected to continue growing in office leasing, supported by India-facing businesses and Global Capability Centers (GCC).

Despite hardening property prices and home loan interest rate hikes in early 2023, it has been a superlative year for Indian residential real estate. Latest ANAROCK Research data indicates that housing sales in the top 7 cities have created a new peak in 2023, breaching the previous high of 2022.