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11.01 / 18:43

Digital Action wellness country Investigations International NIA raids 32 places in action against Bishnoi Gang and Babbar Khalsa

National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday seized several illegal arms and ammunition, along with incriminating documents, digital devices and cash in a massive multi-state crackdown in connection with cases relating to conspiracies and activities of the banned Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and the Lawrence Bishnoi crime syndicate. A total of 32 locations in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, as well as the Union Territory of Chandigarh, were raided by NIA teams as part of the mega operation that began early Thursday morning, a spokeswoman of the agency said.

11.01 / 18:43

markets Aware Manufacturing Healthcare country hospital reports Apax initiates sale of Healthium Medtech

British Private equity firm Apax Partners has started the process to sell Healthium Medtech, the largest homegrown surgical sutures manufacturer, said multiple people aware of the development. The proposed sale is expected to value the company at ₹6,500-₹7,000 crore ($850 million), said sources. Healthium (formerly Sutures India) is the fourth largest surgical suture manufacturer in the world and the second largest in the country with a market share of about 18%.

11.01 / 18:37

Citi Citizens security show country reports Department Papua New Guinea declares state of emergency after 16 killed in rioting

Sydney: Papua New Guinea's prime minister declared a state of emergency on Thursday, suspending government and police officials after 16 people were killed in rioting in the Pacific island nation. A police and public sector protest on Wednesday over a pay cut that officials blamed on an administrative glitch descended into lawlessness. Television footage showed thousands of people in the streets of the capital Port Moresby, many of them carrying what appeared to be looted merchandise as black smoke billowed over the city.

11.01 / 17:57

Platform track country social rights International IMF board approves $700 million loan as part of Pakistan bailout

By Ariba Shahid

11.01 / 17:51

UPS Manufacturing economy trends Trade country Relationships The India-Singapore economic corridor is looking up

India is poised to play a pivotal role in the post-pandemic world order. As the world’s fastest growing large economy, India’s strong fundamentals have positioned it to move from fifth place to third in terms of economic size by 2030. Therefore, it is no surprise that it has built strong commercial relationships with countries across the world and has become a magnet for inbound investments.

11.01 / 17:51

markets COST Provident Pool President country reports India a high-growth, stable market attracting big investments: NTT

NEW DELHI : Data center and IT infrastructure provider NTT is massively expanding its presence in India, which it considers to be both geopolitically stable and the world’s fastest growing data center market. The company has eight new data centres under construction in India, which would add to its 14 existing centres in the country. India also offers a large pool of talent and revenue growth opportunity, which will further expand with the advent of AI and GenAI, NTT Global Data Centers chief executive and president Doug Adams said while launching the company’s first data centre in Noida, Uttar Pradesh on Thursday.

11.01 / 17:33

markets UPS Digital Pool country Sticking to rules is name of the game

gaming ecosystem in the country benefits from efforts like that by Krafton, creator of Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), to address GoI's concerns to have a ban on the popular game lifted. These concerns are broadly over data localisation and public order, apart from drawing more capital into online gaming, which is a key driver of digital engagement globally. The ban was imposed when India had neither data localisation nor gaming rules.

11.01 / 17:33

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India as the businesses in the country have been leading in terms of investing in social causes, a senior UN official said on Thursday and stressed that business is the key driver that will deliver the sustainable development goals. The United Nations Resident Coordinator in India Shombi Sharp also said that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is indispensable in India's journey, where businesses are at the forefront in the efforts of the country to become a USD 5 trillion economy. «The world needs business and the world needs India and as India leads, the world is following,» he said at a conference on CSR in the national capital.

11.01 / 17:33

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winter may seem counterintuitive. But it's a delightful experience that breaks seasonal norms.

11.01 / 17:25

COST Provident Waters Marvell country travelers International Why Atal Setu is an engineering marvel – 5 things to know about India's longest sea bridge

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu, built at a cost of about ₹17,840 crore. Atal Setu is the longest bridge and also the longest sea bridge in the country. Prime Minister’s vision is to improve ‘ease of mobility’ of citizens by strengthening urban transport infrastructure and connectivity.

11.01 / 17:25

Election Celebrity country reports guidelines Courts Why is PM Modi in a hurry to inaugurate Ram Temple? Congress hits out at BJP for ‘not listening’ to Shankaracharyas

Ram Temple inauguration in Ayodhya, Congress hit out at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) commenting ‘why are they in a hurry to inaugurate an under-construction building’. Shankaracharyas cited that the event is not happening adhering to scriptural guidelines for the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony Taking a jibe at the BJP, Congress leader Alka Lamba, "Ask them (BJP), why are the Shankaracharyas not going (to attend the Pran Pratishtha ceremony).

11.01 / 17:11

Booking Progressive wellness War country International IMF says additional financing for Egypt 'critical' for success of loan program

By David Lawder

11.01 / 16:29

UPS Provident Target Research country International Bharatiya Antariksha Station by 2030, presence on Moon by 2040: Somnath reveals ISRO goals at Gujarat Space Conference

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief S Somanath said the country will build a space station by 2035 and an Indian presence on the moon by 2040. The ISRO chief was speaking at the International Space Conference 2024 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Reflecting on the recent successes and the guidance provided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Somanath said the prime minister has always been a fervent advocate for the space endeavours of India.

11.01 / 16:29

CEO economy wellness country Banking sector heads see no demand slowdown for loans

RBL Bank, said there aren’t signs of weakness similar to two decades ago. “We have a share in the ever-growing segment. We believe that it's going to grow in the mid segment as well as in corporate.

11.01 / 14:26

Fox Election President stage country 2024 US Presidential Election Donald Trump says, he has already decided on his running mate for US Presidential Election 2024, but won't tell the name

Donald Trump has said that he has already settled on his running mate for the US Presidential Election 2024 if he gets the Republican nomination. But he has refused to name the person. In a televised town hall in Des Moines, Iowa, he said, «Well, I can’t tell you that. I mean, I know who it’s going to be.» Talking to Fox News hosts Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum, he claimed that he has received numerous calls from people eager to work in his potential new administration.

11.01 / 14:26

UPS Election President country reports Neither Congress nor SP any challenge to us, entire country is 'Ram-may': UP BJP chief

BJP president Bhupendra Chaudhary on Thursday said neither the Congress nor the Samajwadi Party are any challenge to his party and the entire country is today «Ram-may» — immersed in the devotion of Lord Ram. «Neither the Samajwadi Party (SP) nor the Congress are a challenge. You can see that the entire state and country is 'Ram-may',» the BJP state president said when asked if these parties were coming up as a challenge to his party.

11.01 / 14:25

Target Citizens Aware Myanmar Refugees country reports 416 Myanmarese military personnel entered India, keeping close watch: Army Chief

Myanmar's armed ethnic groups and the government forces, said Army Chief General Manoj Pande on Thursday, adding the Indian military is «closely watching» the unfolding developments. At a press conference ahead of the Army Day, General Pande described the situation near the Indo-Myanmar border as «concerning» and some of the insurgent groups are feeling the pressure in the frontier region of that country and are attempting to enter Manipur. «The situation across the Indo-Myanmar border is something that we are closely watching,» he said.

11.01 / 14:05

markets Progressive Career Analysis Research country Equality When all roads lead to Davos, in charts

Mint explores the nuts and bolts of Davos. To get to be a part of all this, a member company wanting to attend the world’s most-famous summit needs to splurge thousands of dollars for the week-long trip, which some have come to term as a “vacation" for the ultrarich.

11.01 / 13:27

markets Provident community Experts country consequences prevention Proactive Reforms: Lithuania Intends to Refine Crypto Landscape Ahead of MiCA Rollout

In order to manage the emerging risks before the entry into application of the European Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA), Lithuania intends to reinforce its national cryptocurrency regulation. We discussed the key points and consequences with legal experts from Gofaizen & Sherle , specializing in fintech law and crypto license in Lithuania and the EU, Vladimiras Kokorevas and Mihhail Sherle.

11.01 / 10:53

Manufacturing Mobile Apple Trade country electronic reports Government plans import duty cuts on mobile phone parts to boost exports: Report

NEW DELHI : India is considering import duty cuts on components key to producing high-end mobile phones, two government officials said, which would potentially be a boost for companies like Apple and the country's exports. Companies in the sector have been pushing for cuts on nearly a dozen components to reduce the cost of making smartphones in India and level up the playing field with regional competitors such as China and Vietnam. India's electronics and information technology ministry is firming up the proposal, including the size of the duty cuts, and hopes it can be included in the federal budget on Feb.1, one official said.

11.01 / 10:53

UPS performer country reports Courts Congress rejects Ayodhya Ram Mandir ‘Pran Pratistha’ invite. Will grand old party's gamble pay off in Lok Sabha polls?

Pran Prathista’ ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22, months before the country heads to the polls. In a statement, the Congress said that its senior leaders would not be attending the inauguration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22. “Lord Ram is worshipped by millions in our country" and “religion is a personal matter", read the party statement.

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