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Narendra Modiwas seen inaugurating the newly built Swarved Mahamandir in Umaraha, Varanasi, today, adding a magnificent spiritual landmark to the holy city, in a video shared by ANI. Standing tall at seven floors and boasting a capacity of 20,000 devotees, the Swarved Mahamandir is a breathtaking architectural marvel. Its intricate marble carvings and towering lotus-shaped domes reflect the city's rich cultural heritage and blend seamlessly with modern design elements.

Also Read: Real estate trends: Will the sector witness a rise in women homebuyers in 2024? Experts decode In just the first nine months of 2023, the total residential property sales value is already 7% higher than the whole of last year, with the top 7 cities seeing inventory worth approx. ₹3,48,776 crore sold in this nine months period, as per data by ANAROCK Property Consultants. Between January and September 2023, approx.

Stock market today: Yes Bank shares have been in uptrend for near one month. However, it seems that the private bank stock is still not in mood to stop its rally. Yes Bank share price today opened upside and went on to climb to a new 52-week peak of ₹23 per share levels on NSE, logging an intraday gain of near 5 per cent during Monday stock market deals.

China has aimed to diminish dependence on foreign technologies by urging state-affiliated entities, including banks, to transition to local software and fostering the development of domestic semiconductor chip manufacturing, adds the report. In the past month or two, employees in various state firms and government departments across at least eight provinces have been directed to use local brands, according to the Bloomberg News report.

air quality in the national capital persisted in the 'poor' category, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) data. Meanwhile, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) at IGI Airport (T3) was recorded at 338 at 7.00 am. The AQI in the New Moti Bagh area was recorded in the 'very poor' category at 334.

weather balloons flew across the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Sunday but stayed well to the north of Taiwan, the island's defence ministry said on Monday, the second time this month Taipei has reported them nearby. The potential for China to use balloons for spying became a global issue in February when the United States shot down what it said was a Chinese surveillance balloon, but which China said was a civilian craft that accidentally drifted astray. Taiwan is on high alert for Chinese activities, both military and political, ahead of the Jan. 13 presidential and parliamentary election.

Indian Railways is set to commence operations of an advanced semi-high-speed train, Vande Bharat, enhancing connectivity between Uttar Pradesh and the national capital. In order to achieve this momentous milestone, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the second Vande Bharat Express train running between Varanasi and New Delhi. The launch of this Vande Bharat Express from Varanasi is expected to benefit travellers heading to Prayagraj, Kanpur and New Delhi, providing an additional fast and modern travel option. The initiative not only saves passengers time but also accelerates cultural, industrial, and economic development in the region. Starting its journey from the spiritual city of Varanasi, the train will pass through Prayagraj, Kanpur and reach the national capital, New Delhi. This new service will particularly benefit pilgrims heading to Prayagraj and professionals travelling between the industrial hub of Kanpur and the bustling city of New Delhi. The regular operation of the Vande Bharat Express is scheduled to commence on December 20, 2023. Departing from Varanasi at 6:00 AM, the train will reach Prayagraj at 07:34 AM, Kanpur Central at 09:30 AM and finally, New Delhi at 2:05 PM. The return journey will see the train departing from New Delhi at 3:00 PM, reaching Kanpur Central at 7:12 PM, Prayagraj at 9:15 PM and concluding its journey in Varanasi at 11:05 PM. Prime Minister Modi will officially flag off this inaugural special train on December 18, 2023, showcasing the green flag in Varanasi at 2:15 PM.

Uber is increasing efforts in India for new mobility verticals such as intercity rides, hourly rentals and reserved bookings, some of which have seen more than 40% year-on-year growth over the past 12 months. The company has expanded the intercity service to around 100 cities and is adding new features to the offering that increases the average ticket size on the platform. In the last two months, it has allowed users to book roundtrips on their intercity rides.

Slice is in talks for a $100 million equity funding round, according to three people in the know. Early conversations have happened with existing backers, but the leadership is looking to get an external investor to lead the round. The talks are still at an early stage and, given the overall funding winter, might take a few months to close, the people said.

bomb cyclone, characterized by intense gale-force winds, heavy rains, and the potential for flooding, is advancing toward a significant portion of the East Coast. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for over 32 million Americans, anticipating winds ranging between 40 and 70 mph along the coast, with the possibility of gusts reaching up to 85 mph. The storm, originating from Florida and Georgia, is expected to bring substantial rainfall, with a stretch from North Carolina to Maine experiencing up to 4 inches. Early on Sunday, 35,000 homes and businesses in Florida and Georgia were already without power.

Impresario Hospitality & Entertainment, which owns restaurant brands like SOCIAL, Smoke House Deli and Boss Burger, is planning to go public in the next two to three years, according to its managing director, encouraged by the growth in the casual dining restaurant segment. The Mumbai-based food company also plans to increase its restaurants count to 100 in the next two to three years, with a revenue target of '1,000 crore by FY26, Riyaaz Amlani, Impresario's MD, told ET. While India's quick service restaurant (QSR) segment has multiple listed firms, including Devyani International, Sapphire Foods and Burger King India, the casual dining restaurant (CDR) space has only a few.

Demi Lovato and musician Jordan «Jutes» Lutes have reportedly got engaged. The engagement took place on Saturday, featuring a «personal and intimate proposal,» as confirmed by a representative for the 'Sober' singer to People on Sunday. Jutes, the 32-year-old Canadian singer-songwriter, proposed 31-year-old Lovato with a pear-shaped diamond engagement ring from Material Good, marking a significant moment in their relationship.

Here is your Pro Recap of the top takeaways from Wall Street analysts for the past week: upgrades for Nike, Zscaler, and Live Nation Entertainment; new buy ratings for Microsoft and First Solar.

A digital real estate company has been analyzing the data across a good portion of the province and says prices and sales have dropped, with some underbidding now taking place in many areas.

Kuwait's emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, who was defence minister when Iraq invaded the oil-rich country in 1990, was laid to rest Sunday in a low-key funeral, a day after he died aged 86. Foreign leaders and envoys were later due to pay their final respects, including the Saudi de facto ruler, the kings of Bahrain and Jordan, and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.

Unilever's chief executive officer Hein Schumacher said the company should not be complacent about its market share and indicated its historical strong position may weaken with increasing competition. «We should not be complacent about it (India). Yes, we have great positions, but with some slowdown in China, I do see international competitors flocking into India and putting a greater amount of resources behind it,» said Schumacher at a Barclays Fireside conference.

Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Surat Diamond Bourse, which will have facilities like international banking, safe vaults, jewellery mall and create about 150,000 new jobs, during his visit to Gujarat. He also inaugurated the new terminal building of Surat Airport, which can handle 1,200 domestic passengers and 600 international passengers. Constructed in 6.7 million square feet, the Surat Diamond Bourse will be the largest office space in the world.

Moneycontrol quoted independent surveys as saying. According to No Broker's Real Estate Report 2023 and consultancy firm Anarock, Bengaluru’s prominent areas soared by over 30 percent in 2023.

Narendra Modi Sunday launched the second edition of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam at the Namo Ghat in Varanasi and flagged off an express train (Kashi Tamil Sangamam Express) between the city of Kashi Vishwanath and Kanyakumari. While inaugurating the second edition of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam Prime Minister Modi said “Today, use of new technology has taken place here through Artificial Intelligence (AI). This is a new beginning and hopefully, it makes it easier for me to reach you." The prime minister was referring to the simultaneous Artificial Intelligence (AI) based Tamil translation of his speech done through Bhashini for those in the audience who understood Tamil.

Narendra Modi on Sunday stopped his convoy to give way to an ambulance during his roadshow in Varanasi.

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