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The Indian real estate market is currently in its best shape since 2014, with healthier developer balance sheets and shorter property sale cycles. While caution is advised to prevent excessive price increase, the next couple of months show promising signs of increase in residential demand and supply, says Sudhir Pai, CEO, Magicbricks.

the Ram temple in Ayodhya. He said, “What is happening in this inauguration ceremony is that it has been converted into a state-sponsored event with the Prime Minister, UP CM and others holding Constitutional positions..." "This is straightforward politicisation of the religious belief of the people which is not in consonance with the Constitution. Therefore, in these circumstances, I regret not being able to attend the event," Yechury said.

Kingston, Ont., Wine Rack stores will remain closed. However, where permitted by local municipalities, some LCBO Convenience Outlets might be open with regular hours of business.Most B.C. liquor stores will be closed.

www.xatonline.in, using their XAT ID and Date of Birth. Scheduled for January 7, 2024, XAT 2024 is organized by XLRI on behalf of XAMI. With a legacy of over 72 years, XLRI administers XAT nationwide to identify the most suitable candidates for management education. Over 160 institutes employ XAT scores for their admissions. This year, the test centres will span across more than 80 cities. Candidates can visit the official website and follow the prescribed steps to download their XAT 2024 admit cards. The admit card serves as a crucial document for the examination, and candidates must ensure its possession on the day of the test. XAT 2024 will be conducted from 2 pm to 5:30 pm on January 7

Al Nassr is set for a pivotal encounter in the Saudi Pro League on December 26, gearing up to clash against reigning champions Al Ittihad in a much-anticipated showdown. While Al Ittihad teeters on the edge of relinquishing their title this season, Cristiano Ronaldo's squad is laser-focused on closing in on the current league leaders, Al Hilal. Their recent dominant display, sealing a convincing 3-1 victory against Al Ettifaq, has injected Al Nassr with a renewed surge of confidence as they aggressively pursue the coveted 2024 title. Ronaldo's pivotal 17th goal in the league during that decisive match has served as an added catalyst for the team's unwavering determination.

Pristyn Care, a healthcare provider, has emerged as a pivotal force in delivering top-notch medical care to smaller cities. The organization ensures a seamless patient journey from initial consultations and tests to surgery and post-surgical care. Remarkably, Pristyn Care's approach extends beyond medical interventions to manage insurance claims, transportation, and follow-up appointments, highlighting its commitment to holistic patient care.

Nalin Negi, CFO and Interim CEO, BharatPe, said, “We are thrilled to announce yet another year of exceptional performance at BharatPe. The significant growth across our business verticals, coupled with improved financial metrics, underscores our commitment to creating value for our merchants and stakeholders. These results are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, as well as the trust and support of our valued customers."Added Nalin, “Going forward, our strategic focus is on sustained profitability, scaling lending, POS, and soundbox businesses, and launching new merchant-centric products.

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], December 8: NEPRA Resource Management Pvt Ltd, India's leading Sustainability Solutions Company, proudly announces its remarkable success at three prestigious award ceremonies, recognizing the organization's outstanding contributions to sustainable waste management practices. NEPRA's commitment to environmental responsibility and innovative waste management solutions has garnered accolades at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) 3R Awards 2023 and the 7th ISC-FICCI India Sanitation Conclave 2023.

Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, crossed ₹4,000 apiece in today's trade after six years. The last time the stock reached this level was in September 2017. Remarkably, the stock concluded eight out of the last nine months in positive territory, and November stood out with the highest monthly gain of 23.66%.

Gujarat lifts liquor ban in GIFT city: Netizens say ‘don't have to go to…' Besides, the seminar aims to facilitate an exchange of ideas among major stakeholders, shaping the trajectory of Gujarat's progress for the years to come. Further, the official said that the the session will foster collaborative deliberations across various themes and chapters, engaging global industry stakeholders, experts, and influential players.

ANI. The Police official further informed they were expecting over one lakh tourist vehicles to roll into the hill town in the last week of December. To draw tourists to Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh, the Mayor of has planned the first-ever winter carnival with year-end festivities that began on December 25.

Savills India. Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR and Mumbai are the top 3 performing cities and contributed to nearly 60% of the gross leasing activity in 2023. “Indian office market has seen an all-time high leasing in 2023, reversing the tides of subdued demand till six months ago. Mumbai and Chennai hit their peaks, as the second half of 2023 recovered strongly compared to the trailing 12 months (June 2022-June 2023). The renewed confidence of the markets bodes well for the industry as well for the economy, especially as we tread into a year of major democratic elections, in India as well as the US” said Anurag Mathur, CEO, Savills India. Mumbai saw record leasing activity at 10.1 mn sq.

By Ankur Banerjee

fog is likely to continue over northwest and parts of adjoining central India during the next three to four days, the India Meteorological Department said in a statement on Tuesday. «Dense to very dense fog likely to continue over Northwest & parts of adjoining Central India during next 3-4 days,» the IMD said in a post on X. As per the IMD data, the minimum temperatures over most parts of Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, and West Uttar Pradesh stand in the range of 6-10 degrees while most parts of Rajasthan, East UP, Madhya Pradesh and some parts of north Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand stands in the range of 11-12 degrees. Minimum temperatures are normal or above normal over most parts of the country, according to the IMD data. The IMD on Tuesday morning released satellite images showing a layer of fog spreading over Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Delhi-NCR region woke up to dense fog on Tuesday with the temperature as low as 7 degrees. Visuals from Delhi's India Gate, Sarai Kale Khan, AIIMS, Safdarjung, and Anand Vihar area showed thick fog hovering over the region with visibility almost zero. The visibility due to the dense layered fog was so low that tourists faced difficulties in capturing the Taj Mahal from the Royal gate as well as the Lady Diana Bench. Other parts of North India too experienced winter chills on Tuesday morning, as cities such as Prayagraj, Ghaziabad and Meerut in Uttar Pradesh and Moga in Punjab faced cold waves, engulfed in dense fog.

Delhi government has sent COVID-19 positive samples to laboratories for genome sequencing, officials said on Tuesday. Sixty-three cases of Covid sub-variant JN.1 were reported in the country till Sunday, including 34 in Goa, official sources said.

grown by an above-trend 3%—about the same as in boomy 2005. Adding to the impression of befuddlement, most analysts were caught out on December 13th by a doveish turn by the Federal Reserve, which sent them scrambling to rewrite their outlooks for the new year. It is not just forecasters who have had a bad year.

Yandex's restructuring is expected to be postponed until early 2024, three sources familiar with the negotiations told Reuters on Monday. Often referred to as «Russia's Google», tech firm Yandex was one of the few Russian companies with the potential to become a global business until Moscow sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022.

Bengaluru witnesses surge in new real estate investments. Details here Nath was addressing a meeting with Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV), an organisation that has been pushing the Kannada language use in the state. Nath added that legal action will be taken against shops that do not install Kannada nameplates by February 28.

stocks traded tentatively on Tuesday, while the dollar lurked near a five-month low as cooling U.S. inflation bolstered bets the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates soon. Investors were still digesting data released on Friday that showed U.S. prices fell in November for the first time in more than 3-1/2 years, underscoring the economy's durability.

electric vehicles (EVs) into the next financial year and is likely to seek additional resources in the interim budget to expand its corpus. With the third edition of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme yet to get a nod from the finance ministry, possibilities are being explored to extend the current edition till a new supporting framework is put in place, sources aware of the details told ET. «Additional funds for FAME II can be sought in a vote on account,» said a person aware of the matter. The extension would not require multiple approvals as needed for a fresh scheme and will help maintain momentum in the market in the interim, he added. Next year's budget will be a vote on account as general elections are due in April-May.

India has sought four seats for its carriers against every extra seat it allows Dubai-based airlines to operate to the country, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The demand is said to be unprecedented as international aviation trade is typically a bilateral process, based on the reciprocal exchange of rights by states. Under the bilateral air service agreement inked between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and India in January 2014, airlines of both nations are allowed to operate a total of 66,000 seats per week between Dubai and 15 Indian cities.