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inDrive on Saturday said driver registrations on its platform surged by around fivefold while the number of trips more than four-fold during a month-long special campaign. The company said it conducted a special drive from November 15 to December 15 to onboard new drivers as well as motivate registered drivers to take more trips. The campaign saw new registration of more than 80,000 drivers this month against addition of 18,000 drivers in a similar campaign carried out earlier in June this year, said Avik Karmakar, GTM Manager for South Asia at inDrive.

Manoj Jarange Patil on Saturday announced yet another indefinite fast seeking Maratha reservations. This time in Mumbai, the Maratha leader will start his fast this time in Mumbai’s Shivaji Park Dadar. “ I will be launching a indefinite fast from January 20 in Mumbai’s Shivaji Park, Dadar and Azad Maidan near Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus.

Netflix, it listed its top movies and series that the viewers have been enjoying during the Christmas time over the years. Points are given basis every time a show or movie gets featured in the daily top 10. If you’re a movie that ranks #10 for one day, they get one point and if the movie or series ranks at number 1, they get 10 points.

Ryugu asteroid and Murchison meteorite. They found that certain are PAHs "likely to be formed in the cold areas of space between stars, rather than in hot regions near stars as was previously thought", Curtin University said in a report.

Christmas Day this year. However, dreams of some to experience a White Christmas can come true with an eleventh-hour snowstorm. Judah Cohen, director of seasonal forecasting at Versik Atmospheric and Environmental Research, said that some people will see their dream of getting a White Christmas come true at the last moment.

The world of football is witnessing a remarkable fusion of sports and digital innovation with the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023™. In a groundbreaking move, FIFA+ Collect, in collaboration with the technology firm Modex, is set to release an exclusive digital collectible series. This initiative marks the beginning of a new partnership that melds the excitement of football with the cutting-edge realm of digital collectibles.

Volkswagen India has extended its enhanced service support to affected customers in Tamil Nadu following the impact of heavy rains and flooding in the state, the company said on Saturday. The initiative, with effect from December 22, would offer service support to flood affected car owners including Roadside Assistance, special benefits on parts, labour costs and car care treatment among others.

Thoothukudi District on Saturday on its fifth day of continued Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations in the southern Tamil Nadu city, which was hit by heavy rain on December 18 and 19. Southern Air Command Indian Air Force posted on 'X', «On the fifth day of continued HADR operations in south Tamil Nadu, affected by landslides and floods, IAF MI-17 V5 and ALH-Dhruv air dropped over 11 tons of relief materials in 12 different places in Thoothkudi District. This aggregates to airdrop of 59 tons of relief material.» Srivaikuntam dam was overflowing in Thoothukudi district due to rainfall in the catchment areas of the ThamirabarRiver on Saturday. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena inspected rain and flood-affected areas in the Antoniapuram area of Thoothukudi district on Saturday.

Gujarat government on Friday announced that in an attempt to provide "global business ecosystem" at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), the ban on liquor has been lifted in this area. Notably, Gujarat is a ‘dry state’. "GIFT City has emerged as a global financial and technological hub which is bustling with economic activities.

Guterres said that no one has ever seen such number of casualties of the UN staff in the history of the world organisation.

Mayur Abhaya, MD & CEO of LifeCell International Pvt. Ltd., expresses his pride and excitement while talking about the launch of their latest lab in Gurugram.

PTI. As per Paul, the possibility of White Christmas in Shimla city is bleak, however, higher reaches of Shimla and the adjoining Kinnaur district could experience snowfall. As per the Met Department, under the influence of Western Disturbance, light to moderate rainfall is likely in isolated parts of the Chamba, Kangra, Mandi, Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur, Shimla and Sirmaur with the possibility of snowfall in higher reaches of Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Lahaul Spiti and Kinnaur districts today.

Amitabh Kant committee. This move aims to bring relief to countless homebuyers who have been awaiting possession of their homes, some for over a decade. Below are five key points for homebuyers.

premium residential market in major cities have witnessed significant price appreciation, led by Gurugram with rise up to 45% followed by Noida, according to Savills India, a global property consulting firm. While a variety of factors is driving this confidence, the continued price movement serves as evidence of a strong demand base, reflecting the robust sentiment in the market. Completed projects in most of these cities have witnessed higher appreciation in capital values as compared to under-construction projects.

Shankar Prasad Sharma on Friday said that Nepal and India are working to establish a sister city relationship between Janakpur and Ayodhya. He further said the Nepal Embassy in New Delhi was glad to receive Janakpur Mayor Manoj Kumar Sah and other dignitaries to participate in a program organized by the Chamber of India. «Gald to receive Mayor Manoj Kumar Sah and other dignitaries from Janakpur Dham at @EONIndia. They were here to participate in a program organized by the Incredible Chamber of India.

A standout bout among these announcements is a middleweight clash featuring former champion Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa at UFC 298. Whittaker, who last competed on July 8 and suffered a knockout loss to Dricus du Plessis, faces Costa, returning from an 18-month hiatus since his victory over Luke Rockhold. Despite a previously scheduled bout against Khamzat Chimaev in October, Costa had to withdraw due to surgery.

From the cherished Boxing Day traditions to colossal rivalry matches and significant clashes concluding 2023 and ushering in 2024 in grand style, the festive period offers a plethora of exciting encounters. With so much anticipation surrounding these fixtures, football enthusiasts can eagerly anticipate a thrilling and action-packed holiday season in the Premier League.

Alex Batty, the missing British boy who was found last week walking alone near the French city of Toulouse, has officially told his story — and made corrections to his own earlier statements.

Chinese automaker, BYD (SZ:002594) announced Friday that the company has decided to build a new energy vehicle production base in Hungary.

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) — Mexico will review whether workers at a Fujikura auto parts plant in the northern border city of Piedras Negras were denied the right to choose their union after a U.S. request under a trilateral trade agreement, authorities said on Friday.

Gujarat Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) by the state government has drawn sharp criticism from opposition Congress. Congress President Shaktisinh Gohil in a late night video message called this an attempt to relax prohibition in Gujarat through the backdoor. It may be mentioned here that one Friday, Gujarat Government declared that the employees of the GIFT City as well as authorised visitors to the companies within GIFT City will be lawed to consume alcohol in designated areas in a bid to facilitate “wine and dine” services offered by the restaurants. However the restaurants will not be allowed to sell liquor bottles, the government added. Gohil said that Gujarat has retained good law and order due to prohibition and it is because of prohibition that women can move on the streets late in the night.