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Indian firm Tata Steel says it will close both blast furnaces at its plant in Port Talbot in Wales, eliminating 2,800 jobs

Gender Equity and Equality' announced on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum annual meeting 2024 here. The idea of this alliance emerged from the G20 Leaders' Declaration and India's abiding commitment to the cause of women-led development as propounded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. As a follow up to the activities of the Engagement Group and initiatives under the G20 framework, inter alia, the Business 20, Women 20 and G20 EMPOWER, this alliance aims at taking forward the commitments of the G20 leaders for the benefit of the larger global community, the government said while announcing the alliance.

Union Budget 2024, which is now less than a fortnight away, the domestic commodity industry has urged the government to allow the resumption of trade in banned agricultural commodities including wheat, paddy (non-basmati), chana, and others. The sentiments were echoed by the industry representatives on January 22 on the occasion of 20 years of commodity trading on exchanges. Country’s largest non-agri commodity exchange Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) and agri bourse National Commodity Exchange of India (NCDEX) started operations in 2003. Narinder Wadhwa, National President at Commodity Participants Association of India (CPAI) said that this day will be observed as a national commodity day from now on. “Commodity Day serves as a dedicated platform for refining participants, addressing developmental concerns, and striving to uphold elevated market integrity, benefiting investors, businesses, and governments alike,” Wadhwa said. The continued linked the prosperity of the market on the agility of policies, adherence to principles of fairness, and timely adaptations to meet the evolving needs of both the market and its investors.

Kuki and Meitei communities last year, is yet to be graced by the presence of the Prime Minister. Notably, sporadic incidences of violence and subsequent deaths are still reported from Manipur. The Statehood Day of Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura is celebrated on January 21.

Manipur Police rejected the allegations by Kuki organisation that security forces collaborated with insurgent groups in Moreh town where incidents of violence were reported recently. Moreh is a town bordering Myanmar and it has been alleged by the state government that miscreants from the neighbouring country are fomenting trouble in the northeastern state. «The allegation of the Committee on Tribal Unity (COTU) and the Kuki Inpi Manipur regarding collaborations with valley-based insurgent groups and Meitei militants disguised as security force personnel in Moreh is not true.

The ‘Animal’ actress, who is currently basking in the phenomenal success of her recent on-screen outing, received another piece of good news — namely the arrest of the person who engineered her deepfake video. Taking to Instagram Stories on Saturday, the ‘Pushpa’ star extended heartfelt thanks to the police for nabbing the wrongdoer and her well-wishers for their unconditional support. «Feeling truly grateful for the community that embraces me with love, support and shields me,» she wrote. The actress also cautioned her fans against predators who lurk online and to take stringent measures if they were at the receiving end of such cyberbullying activities. “Girls and boys — if your image is used or morphed anywhere without your consent. It is wrong. «And I hope this is a reminder that you are surrounded by people who will support you and action will be taken,” she wrote. On the work front, Mandanna’s last film — the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer ‘Animal’ has become a bona-fide blockbuster, crossing Rs 900 cr worldwide. She will next reunite with Allu Arjun for ‘Pushpa 2’.

Check all the Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration Live updates here on LiveMint.From Nihang Singhs to ISKCON and temple trusts from across the country to locals in Ayodhya, various community kitchens are being run here to serve 'langar' food to devotees as the Ram Temple consecration ceremony nears.Devotees flocking to the holy city can savour fresh cooked hot meals at these community kitchens which are operational at every nook and corner of the city.Khichdi, aloo puri, kadhi chawal, achar, and papad are among the common menu at these langars with the supply of hot tea bringing respite to devotees amid the bone-chilling cold.A group of Nihang Sikhs, led by Baba Harjit Singh Rasulpur, arrived in Ayodhya on Friday to run a two-month 'Langar sewa' in the Char Dham Mutt for the pilgrims arriving here to pay obeisance to Ram Lalla in the newly-constructed temple. (PTI)Uttar Pradesh: A devotee makes 6-feet ‘Khadau’ for Lord Ram.Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar and Amjad Ali Khan are among the A-listers from the entertainment and music world who have been invited as state guests for the consecration of the grand Ram Temple here on Monday.The 500 state guest list, accessed by PTI, features a mix of actors, directors and singers from the showbiz world invited for the event.According to details on the list, Bachchan will fly into Ayodhya in a private chartered plane on Monday for the opening of the 161-feet-tall pink sandstone shrine.The list features Tamil superstar Rajinikanth as well as Telugu mega stars Prabhas, Allu Arjun and Junior NTR.

Union Home minister Amit Shah said that on January 22 Prime minister Narendra Modi in Ayodhya will do the Pran Pratishtha (consecration) of Ram Lalla, who was disrespectfully out of his home for almost 550 years. Shah while attending the passing out parade of Assam Police commandos in Guwahati said, «I want to congratulate you all, on January 22 our Prime minister will do the Pran Pratishtha (consecration) of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya. After staying away from his home disrespectfully for almost 550 years, Narendra Modi j.e will do the consecration and will establish the Lord in the large temple.

Netflix series titled «Griselda,» Sofia Vergara takes on the role of an infamous drug lord, while Snoop Dogg portrays a washed-up football player sentenced to community service in another show called «The Underdoggs.» Julia Louis-Dreyfus takes on the role of a neurotic writer in the film «You Hurt My Feelings,» while Nicole Kidman leads the cast in the upcoming limited series «Expats.» These are just a few of the exciting additions to the world of television, movies, music, and games coming to your screens soon, as per Associated Press report.

ISKCON and temple trusts from across the country to locals in Ayodhya, various community kitchens are being run here to serve 'langar' food to devotees as the Ram Temple consecration ceremony nears. Devotees flocking to the holy city can savour fresh cooked hot meals at these community kitchens which are operational at every nook and corner of the city. Khichdi, aloo puri, kadhi chawal, achar, and papad are among the common menu at these langars with the supply of hot tea bringing respite to devotees amid the bone-chilling cold.

The Indian real estate sector has registered record-breaking growth numbers in 2023. Now, with the Union Budget 2024 around the corner, the real estate sector is hopeful of transformative reforms to be addressed in the announcements. By allocating resources and implementing favorable policies, the government has the potential to catalyze this sector, fostering job creation and stimulating economic activities.

By Zaheer Kachwala

(Reuters) -Waymo, Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Inc's autonomous driving unit, said on Friday it had applied to the California Public Utilities Commission to expand its driverless service in Los Angeles.

Waymo, Alphabet Inc's autonomous driving unit, said on Friday it had applied to the California Public Utilities Commission to expand its driverless service in Los Angeles. A license would allow Waymo, which operates extensively in San Francisco, to fully operate its fleet in Los Angeles, California's largest city, where it is now testing rides, allowing new rides only by invitation.

sustainable entrepreneurship, redefines success by incorporating positive societal and environmental contributions alongside financial gains. Sustainable entrepreneurship is about a practical approach that integrates eco-friendly and socially responsible practices into the very fabric of business models. It's about finding the perfect equilibrium where profitability and ethical responsibility not only coexist but enhance each other. This synergy benefits the company and contributes positively to the global community. At the heart of sustainable entrepreneurship lies a commitment to enduring impact.

The Impulsive Trade - In the frenzy of a rapidly changing market, experienced traders may succumb to impulsive decision-making when under emotional stress. A sudden surge of fear or greed can trigger impulsive trades, deviating from well-thought-out strategies. This impulsivity, born out of mental instability, often results in suboptimal decisions and financial losses.

X-59 supersonic aircraft which is capable of flying faster than the speed of sound. The 100-foot-long and 30-foot-wide plane was rolled out by NASA and Lockheed Martin on Friday in Palmdale, California. After launching in 1976 and experiencing expensive maintenance as well as a deadly crash in 2000, the Concorde, which had a top speed of 1,350 miles per hour, was retired almost twenty years ago.

Assam CM calls for caste census among Muslim community, says ‘crucial for…' During the ‘caste survey’, volunteers will visit every home to collect the caste details, which will be relayed to the village secretariat system. In the village secretariat system across the state will verify the accuracy of the information collected by the volunteers and correct it, if necessary, before making the final record.

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Jonathan Gitlin opened a can of mineral water, settled into a boardroom chair and apologized if he seemed at all sluggish, a perfectly understandable state to be in given he had just scarfed down a massive gourmet burger at a luncheon with some bankers and was fighting the coma-inducing after-effects.

RAMALLAH, West Bank—The Israeli-occupied West Bank has become an increasingly deadly front in a Middle East conflict that has spread beyond the war in Gaza, with near-daily Israeli raids into Palestinian villages and cities which Israel says are aimed at uprooting growing militant activity and preventing new attacks. Early on Friday, Israeli security forces ended a two-day raid in Tulkarem, a West Bank city straddling the wall separating Palestinian communities and Israel that hasn’t been known as a hotbed of militancy in recent years, leaving at least eight Palestinians dead. The raids, which lasted for more than 35 hours, occurred in the city and its two refugee camps, Tulkarem and Nour Shams, where residents said Israeli forces destroyed homes and damaged infrastructure, including roads.