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Ram Mandir consecration ceremony scheduled to be held on 22 January. PM Modi urged ‘all Ram devotees do not make up your minds to come to Ayodhya on 22nd January'. PM Modi assured 'as Ram bhakts, we would not like to cause any problems to Lord Ram.

filmmaker can't focus on it and let it colour their vision, says 'Dunki' director Rajkumar Hirani, happy that people have praised his efforts to tell a human story at a time audiences are flocking to action movies. 'Dunki', fronted by Shah Rukh Khan, is based on the illegal migration of people who travel through the dangerous 'donkey route' in search of a better life. The much-discussed film comes after Shah Rukh's blockbusters 'Pathaan' and 'Jawan', both high-octane action thrillers that crossed over Rs 1,000 crore each at the box office.

Modi on Saturday said India's heritage shows the right path and today's India is making progress by combining tradition with modernity. Addressing a public meeting in Ayodhya after inaugurating the airport, Ayodhya Dham Junction Railway Station and unveiling development projects of over Rs 15,700 crore here, the Prime Minister said that the campaign for making India a developed country is getting a new speed from Ayodhya. «Today the whole world is eagerly waiting for the 22nd January...». The consecration ceremony at the grand Ram temple will be held on January 22 in Ayodhya. The Prime Minister said today's India is beautifying its pilgrimage sites and is also immersed in the world of digital technology. «Whatever be the country in the world, if it has to reach new heights of development, it will have to take care of its heritage.

labour reforms as part of efforts to further improve the ease of doing business and provide social security for the unorganised labour, particularly gig and platform workers, in 2024. Union Labour and Employment Minister Bhupender Yadav told PTI that his ministry will soon launch the «advanced version, namely NCS 2.0, to facilitate better job matching and search facility for jobseekers along with a recommendation engine for skilling by the use of latest technologies and leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning».

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday that the consecration of Lord Ram's idol on January 22 and the beginning of India's 'Amrit Kaal' are not a mere coincidence but a sign that the country will rise to prominence on the world stage in the next 25 years. Amrit Kaal, which roughly translates to 'golden era', refers to the 25-year period from 75 years to 100 years of India's independence.

India is anticipated to experience a notable upswing in liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports in 2024, with projections suggesting a substantial 7 per cent-8 per cent year-on-year increase. This surge is expected to be driven by heightened demand across key sectors, including power, industrial, and transportation, coupled with infrastructure development in anticipation of national elections, as per S&P Global. Ayush Agarwal, an LNG analyst at S&P Global Commodity Insights, highlighted that while the fertilizer sector remains the largest consumer of LNG, the power and industrial sectors are poised to contribute significantly to the import upswing if spot prices align closely with the levels witnessed in 2023. Agarwal said, «India's LNG imports will continue to increase, with an expected 8 per cent year-on-year growth in 2024. While the fertilizer sector will remain the largest consumer of LNG, the power and industrial sectors could contribute to an increase in imports if spot prices average close to 2023 levels». India's current gas-based power capacity stands at approximately 25 GW, translating to a demand for approximately 30 million-35 million mt/year of LNG. Industry sources based in Singapore suggest that a few gas-based power units, historically reliant on domestic gas due to high LNG prices, are likely to transition back to LNG consumption in 2024 owing to the anticipated weakness in LNG prices. An industry source based in Singapore said, «India currently has about 25 GW of gas-based power capacity installed.

United Kingdom will introduce significant changes to its Visitor Visas, allowing additional business activities, according to the updated immigration rules published by the UK government. Under the new guidelines, visitors will be allowed to continue to work for an overseas employer while staying in the UK. Nevertheless, the primary intent of their visit must be tourism, visiting family, or engaging in another non-work-related activity.

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For those who missed the July 31 deadline to file their income tax return (ITR) for the financial year 2022-23, the Income Tax Department has issued a warning. They’ve given a final chance, setting December 31, 2023, as the last date to file the belated or revised ITR. The department emphasized the difference between the two types of returns. In a post on social media, the department urged taxpayers to act promptly and provided a website link for necessary information.

The EMI (Equated Monthly Instalment) to income ratio for households has improved in 2023 after the brief decline in affordability in 2022, according to Knight Frank India’s proprietary Affordability Index.

The Apple Watch Series 8 is currently selling at its lowest price ever on Flipkart. Now before we dive into the nitty-gritties, know that Apple has officially discontinued the Series 8 after the launch of the Series 9, which is to say that it doesn’t make it anymore. But you can still find it on sale on third-party retail, on Flipkart for instance, often at lower prices. The Series 8 was launched in India at a starting price of Rs 45,900.

Environmental issues and the need for resource conservation have made sustainable construction approaches increasingly important. Adopting green building methods is critical in India, where growing urbanization and population expansion bring particular problems. Plumbing, being an essential component of every building project, is critical to accomplishing sustainability goals. Green buildings in India focus on incorporating eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient systems, and innovative design strategies.

At least 20 passengers from Gujarat on board the Nicaragua-bound Legend Airlines flight, which returned to Mumbai from France, have been quizzed by police in a bid to unearth a suspected illegal immigration network that is allegedly operating from the state, according to police.

Popular tourist destinations in India can get crowded during peak seasons. Long queues snake their way around iconic monuments, restaurants overflow with eager diners, and transportation options become sardine cans on wheels.

Having established their presence in the holiday home market of Goa and Lonavala, ALYF has now forayed into Alibaug as their next destination. They commenced their journey in this new location by initiating an apartment project alongside four luxury villas in the initial phase. Additionally, they have signed an MoU valued at Rs 100 crore for projects in the second phase, scheduled for completion within 18 to 24 months.

Russia, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar signed three documents relating to the Kudan Kulam Nuclear Power Plants, an MoU on cooperation in pharmaceuticals and healthcare and a Protocol on Foreign Office Consultations according to a release of the Ministry of External affairs. The EAM was on a visit to Russia from December 25 to 29 as a part of the ongoing high-level exchanges between the two sides. During his visit, Jaishankar called on Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and held discussions with the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Industry and Trade, Denis Manturov, as well as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sergey Lavrov. «Three documents relating to the Kudan Kulam Nuclear Power Plants, an MoU on cooperation in pharmaceuticals and healthcare and a Protocol on Foreign Office Consultations were signed during the visit,» the Ministry of External Affairs said in a release.

Bajrang Punia on Saturday urged the Sports Ministry to restart the wrestling activities in the country with just seven months remaining for next year's Paris Games, and said no one seemed to have taken the preparations for the quadrennial showpiece seriously. Wrestling action has come to a standstill for the last several months owing to the turmoil within the fraternity following the grapplers' protests against former president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Even the election of a new Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) committee could not restore normalcy as the Sports Ministry suspended the Sanjay Singh-led panel citing the violation of its own constitution in announcing the national U-15 and U-20 Championships.

Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the initial two Amrit Bharat Express trains from Ayodhya on Saturday. According to railway officials, these trains are featuring aerodynamically designed locomotives.

Also Read: Top 4 sectors to watch out for in 2024 for better returns Nifty 50 has notched several record highs this year, surpassing 19,000 in June and reaching 20,000 and 21,500 levels in September and December, respectively. On December 28, the index touched a record high of 21,801 points, and it finished the final trade (Friday) of 2023 at 21,731 points, gaining 3,626 points, or 20.03%.

By Ismael Lopez

Ram temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh Minister Nitin Agarwal said that the sale of liquor has been banned on the Panchkosi Parikrama Marg of the temple town. PM Modi to visit Ayodhya today LIVE As reported by PTI, Agarwal, the minister of state (independent charge) for Excise and Prohibition, said, “Ayodhya is a major pilgrimage place where people from the entire country and the world arrive to have a glimpse of Ram Lalla.