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Automaker Stellantis has announced a recall of more than 32,000 of its hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs because they pose a potential fire risk

fires continue to burn bright in the neighbouring states when famers set fire to the crop stubble. Add to this the pollution caused by bursting of firecrackers and the air quality gushes into the hazardous category. And you then see a steady line of people flocking to hospitals due to breathing problems.

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India's crude oil imports rose in October, after falling in the previous four months, as the world's third biggest oil importer and consumer shipped in more fuel to meet winter demand, Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) data showed on Thursday. Crude imports in October rose 5.9% month-on-month to 18.53 million metric tons, rebounding from a one-year low in September. India's fuel consumption also rose to a four-month high in October, as increased industrial activity boosted sales during the festive season and the onset of winter, government data showed earlier in the month. «With demand picking seasonally up as we approach the end of the year, there was a higher need to import more crude to cover higher demand for refined products,» said UBS analyst Giovanni Staunovo. The year-on-year rise in imports is due to the rise in domestic demand, supported by solid economic growth, Staunovo added. Data from the PPAC website also showed product imports rising 13.4% to 4.41 million tons from October last year and product exports 12.6% higher over the same period to 4.47 million tons. On a monthly basis, product imports rose 7.6% in October, while exports fell 7%. OPEC's share in India's oil imports in October hit a 10-month high as refiners bought more crude from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates after discounts narrowed for Russian oil that month, trade data showed. Indian refiners have slowed Russian oil imports in recent months from the nearly 2 million barrels per peak seen earlier this year as discounts have narrowed. (Reporting by Tina Parate and Anjana Anil in Bengaluru; Editing by Mark Potter)

Oil India Limited (OIL) and and private sector producers contributed 0.3 MMT and 0.6 MMT, data released by the Oil Ministry showed. India's crude oil imports rose in October, after falling in the previous four months, as the world's third biggest oil importer and consumer shipped in more fuel to meet winter demand. According to PPAC data, crude oil imports increased by 2.2 per cent and by 0.6 per cent during October 2023 and April-October 2023 respectively, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.

City of Toronto two locations as temporary shelters, and operational funding for a third location but the city declined the offer late last week, Global News has learned.At its November meeting, City Council passed a motion requesting Ottawa “take urgent action to address the refugee crisis including funding and operationalizing emergency accommodation at federal sites, including federal armouries, and funding and operationalizing a regional refugee reception centre.” At that same meeting, all 25 councillors and Mayor Olivia Chow signed a letter addressed to the Ministers of National Defence and Emergency Preparedness, reiterating the requests and urgency.The latest call for aid came months after a bitter battle between the city, province, and federal government over refugee housing that led to hundreds of asylum seekers being left out in the elements during the summer.Multiple sources confirmed with Global News the federal government offered the city an option last week, which would open both the Moss Park and Fort York Armouries as shelter space until mid-December. According to one source, as part of the deal, Ottawa would also provide $5 million to the city so it could operate a shelter at the Better Living Centre on the Exhibition Place grounds for the remainder of the winter.The city reportedly declined the offer late last week.Following the fall fiscal update, Mayor Chow took aim at the federal government again for a lack of support for refugee housing.

Crypto-friendly Silvergate Capital has announced that it has fully repaid all remaining deposit liabilities. 

HP has introduced free online courses on esports management and game development to upskill serious gamers in the country who do not have access to professional education in online gaming. According to a recent study by HP, nearly half of gamers rely on YouTube and fellow gamer buddies to enhance their skills while 61% are not aware of gaming courses that exist in India.

domestic steel industry will soon introduce Made-In-India branded steel products to the world market, according to Union Steel Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. This move will ensure standardised quality of products made by Indian steel producers, in addition to making domestic products more attractive to buyers, an official statement issued on Thursday said. This is the first ever initiative by any ministry to introduce labelling and branding for products of a sector. Scindia said the single brand identity for Indian-made steel will represent India’s strong manufacturing potential.

HDFC Securities, in its latest report, initiated coverage on Sai Silks (Kalamandir) with a 'buy' recommendation, setting a target price of ₹385 apiece. This target price implies an upside of 36% for the stock from its previous closing price of ₹285 apiece. Launched in FY05, Sai Silks (Kalamandir) Ltd (SSKL) is one of the largest apparel retailers in south India, offering products across ethnic wear (sarees) and value fashion.

Denmark is making it easier for some foreign workers to work in the country. On November 17, Denmark implemented new regulations enabling certain foreign nationals to work within its borders for short durations without the need for a residence and work permit. To qualify for this exemption, applicants must be employed by a foreign company affiliated with a Danish establishment, and the Danish company should have a workforce of at least 50 employees.

Rahul Sharma, Director, JM Financial Services, says “unless and until Bank Nifty does not see a major short covering, we will see this slow, gradual up move to continue in Nifty. Testament to this is the midcap and smallcap indices which have created a new high, Nifty is expected to follow suit. So the broader market is not giving up and that is giving us confidence that eventually the ceiling should be taken out and on an immediate basis, 20,000 is what we are expecting the Nifty to test.” On Nifty, clearly we just touch 19,800 and then we see a fall coming in. What is the view coming in for the benchmark indices? Where can we expect it to sustain above 19800? Is that something we could expect to see going forward as well as now? Today's move could be because of the expiry data that we have and this indicates that probably in a day or two, Nifty should be taking on that ceiling of 19850 odd. The way we are reading things is either we close above the 19850 mark or there is a considerable dip which becomes a buying opportunity.

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Shifa Hospital, reported Associated Press. The underground bunker is claimed to be used by Hamas military facility. The military escorted journalists in a 150-metre tunnel to discover a series of underground bunkers underneath Shifa Hospital in a shattered Gaza city accompanied by dozens of soldiers.

resort in Janjehli. Get ready to discover the picturesque landscapes that make Himachal’s best-kept secret a beautiful and must-visit destination. Janjehli, Himachal Pradesh, is a picturesque locale that is a part of the Mandi district.

tax savings methods like tax saving bonds, ELSS, etc. But what about lesser famous options to save the pennies in your pocket? “Investing (in tax savings options) is only one part of sound tax management. However, the important part that doesn’t receive due attention is how you manage your spending," says Sujit Bangar, Founder Taxbuddy.

With commercial buildings accounting for around 24 per cent of Australia’s national electricity consumption and 10 per cent of national greenhouse gas emissions, for businesses, reducing their carbon footprint is vitally important as the nation continues its decarbonisation journey and comes with potential cost savings.

Major banks are secretly prying into customers’ spending – including the amount of petrol going into the family car – to identify those who are heading toward a home loan default well before they miss a repayment.

(This story originally appeared in on Nov 23, 2023)

wireless EV charging is close, but there are challenges to be overcome to get there. Picture the scene: you're driving your electric vehicle to the shops and notice the battery is running low. Not to worry. You park in an available bay, and while you shop for groceries and have a cappuccino, your car is charging. No cable, no worries. The entire process is automated.

One of China’s largest shadow banks warned it’s “severely insolvent”, with a debt pile more than two times higher than assets, according to a letter seen by Bloomberg News.