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Sandeep Dikshit clarified that the alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was «never in question», responding to discussions about the possibility of an alliance. Speaking to on Sunday, Dikshit stated, «The alliance was never in question. The AAP kept launching the idea because they feared losing if they fought alone. But it is good that the alliance did not happen.» He went on to slam Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's leadership over the past decade, claiming it has led to the breakdown of the city's systems. «In the last 10 years, he (Arvind Kejriwal) has brought Delhi to a place where all the system has collapsed. These 10 years of failure will make him lose,» Dikshit said.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said the Mahayuti allies have agreed to conduct a «performance audit» of ministers during their tenure. While Fadnavis has not mentioned any timeline, Deputy CM and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde said the ministers of his party will get two-and-a-half years and those who perform will progress. Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar said «non-performers» can be replaced in two-and-a-half-months also.

State Bank of India (SBI). While the growth in revenue was moderate, the earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBIDTA) and profit after tax (PAT) saw a robust increase of 28 per cent and 32 per cent, respectively. It said «Around 4000 listed entities reported 6 per cent growth in top line in FY24, while EBIDTA and PAT grew by 28 per cent and 32 per cent respectively. However, Employee expenses grew by only 13 per cent in FY24 as compared to 17 per cent in FY23».

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Shriram Finance Ltd, one of India’s leading financial services companies, recently launched its first major brand campaign featuring cricket legend Rahul Dravid. In an exclusive conversation with Mint, Elizabeth Venkatraman, executive director, marketing, Shriram Finance, explained the thinking behind the campaign, the company’s brand-building priorities and how they navigate a market that demands both trust and seamless digital experiences.

Created by Paul Scheuring, the series is set to return with a fresh yet familiar lineup, including iconic stars Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell. Both actors will reprise their roles from the original series, ensuring that Prison Break enthusiasts are in for a thrilling new chapter in the saga, as mentioned in a report by Digital Spy.

Shashi Tharoor on Sunday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in Parliament, urging him to focus on addressing present challenges rather than dwelling on the past. «The answer was already given the previous day by Priyanka Gandhi. Why go on about the past? You are accountable for the present and what is happening today and tomorrow. What happened in the past is history; let historians debate it,» Tharoor said. «Even though I have written extensively about these issues, I am not entering that debate because, for me, the government is responsible for the condition of Indians today, the functioning of the Constitution today, and the future of our youth. While I am impressed by the list of initiatives he mentioned, he always omits the negatives we have been pointing out,» the Congress MP added.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Video-streaming platforms that are building hybrid models - a combination of subscription offerings and advertising-backed content - are seeing their free content make up a substantial chunk of viewership, anything between 50 and 90%, according to media industry experts.

Indian Railways, in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh State Bridge Corporation, has undertaken a project to elevate railway tracks to remove level crossings before next year's Maha Kumbh, officials said on Sunday. The initiative is set to ease traffic congestion, save travel time, and provide significant relief to city residents, they added. Celebrated in a cycle of 12 years, the Maha Kumbh will be held in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26. Rail under bridges (RUBs) and rail over bridges (ROBs) are ready on almost all the level crossings in Prayagraj where movement will start fully before the mega event, officials said.

Dexter: Original Sin, a prequel to the original series, continues with weekly episodes. Episodes are available exclusively on Paramount+ with Showtime in the United States and Paramount+ in the UK.

Sean Diddy and Luigi Mangione, coincidentally have a connection — a legal one. Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Wayne Thompson, has hired Karen Friedman-Agnifilo as his lawyer. Incidentally, Friedman-Agnifilo's husband, Marc Agnifilo, represents rapper Sean «Diddy» Combs in his sex trafficking case. Thompson was shot and killed on December 4th in New York City while walking to a conference. Mangione, a University of Pennsylvania graduate, has been arrested in the case after a five-day manhunt. He has pleaded not guilty to murder and gun possession charges.

Hinduja Group company IIHL is expecting to complete the acquisition of debt-ridden Reliance Capital (RCAP) by next month and aims to ramp up banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) business more than three-fold to USD 50 billion in the next five years. «Most of the approvals and procedures related to the resolution process of Reliance Capital are complete. Couple of the procedures at the end of the administrator and CoC are to be completed. We hope that all these will be over in the next 4-6 weeks and RCAP should come into the fold of Hinduja Group by the end of January,» IIHL Chairman Ashok P Hinduja said. With the acquisition of RCAP, he said IndusInd International Holdings Ltd (IIHL) is targeting a valuation of USD 50 billion by 2030 as against the current valuation of USD 15 billion (as on September 30, 2024).

Archana Puran Singh's new YouTube channel was hacked hours after its launch on Saturday, December 14. According to reports, the incident occurred at 2 a.m… Hackers reportedly deleted the channel's content. Singh, known for her role on "The Kapil Sharma Show," announced the hacking on Instagram.

Bitcoin has achieved a monumental milestone, surpassing the $100,000 mark for the first time in its history. This psychological barrier underscores the growing adoption of digital assets as a legitimate asset class, reshaping the global financial landscape. Speaking at the ETMarkets live stream, Anush Jafer, Content Lead at Mudrex Research, provided insights into this landmark moment and offered guidance for investors navigating the current crypto bull market. A Historic Moment for Bitcoin

flexible workspace that is looking to raise $25 million in a pre-IPO funding round ahead of its public listing next year, has taken up 100,000 sq. ft. of office space at HQ27 in Gurugram. Previously, Nvidia had leased 73,000 sq. ft. at The Headquarters 27, a commercial project by Bharti Realty in Gurgaon. The facility at HQ27 has the capability to accommodate over 1500 seats.

Addressing a sporting event — 'Bastar Olympics' — in Chhattisgarh's Jagdalpur, Shah also said the country would be free of Maoists by March 2026. «I appeal to Naxals, please come forward. Give up arms, surrender and join the mainstream. Your rehabilitation is our responsibility,» he said.

UPL-Sustainable AgriSolutions (UPL-SAS) is spearheading a transformative approach to Indian agriculture, leveraging technology, digital innovations, and a holistic strategy to address the complex challenges facing the country's farming ecosystem, CEO Ashish Dobhal revealed in an exclusive interview. With agriculture spanning 400 million acres and involving 130 million farmers, 80-85 per cent of whom are smallholders, the company is reimagining its role from a crop protection product seller to a comprehensive solution provider. «Each state has its own nuance, cropping pattern, and cultural nuances of farming,» Dobhal explained, underscoring the intricate landscape of Indian agriculture. Emerging from a challenging period, Dobhal confidently asserted that «the worst of the industry downturn is behind us.»

Union Health Minister J P Nadda had inaugurated the NMR Portal of the National Medical Commission (NMC), aiming to register all MBBS doctors eligible for practice in India. «The uniqueness of NMR is that it is linked with Aadhaar ID of the doctors which ensures the individual's authenticity,» a statement from the health ministry told TOI. It added that the portal, developed in collaboration with the National Health Authority (NHA) and NMC, would provide dynamic, authentic, and consolidated data on doctors.

masala chai. But a new trend in Dubai is seeing tea lovers shell out Rs 1 lakh for a cup of around 5,000 AED for a cup of Gold Karak Tea. The luxurious beverage is served in pure silver tea cups and is topped with 24-carat gold leaf. It has now captured the imagination of Dubai's elite. The Gold Karak Chai is the brainchild of Indian-origin Sucheta Sharma. She opened the Boho Café in Dubai’s Emirates Financial Towers last month. The café quickly gained attention for its extravagant offerings, including gold-dusted croissants and tea served with gold leaf.

National Green Tribunal has issued notice to the Centre regarding the alleged felling of scores of trees in the national capital. The green body was hearing about the alleged illegal felling of thousands of trees at Chajju Ram Bagh in Jindpur by a private builder to construct a warehouse and commercial godown. In an order dated December 9, a bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava noted that the district magistrate of north Delhi did not file his reply, as per the tribunal's earlier order to produce the relevant khasra entries and revenue record of Chajju Ram Bagh of last 20 years to ascertain the correct position. The bench also comprising judicial member Justice Sudhir Agarwal and expert member A Senthil Vel noted that the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) filed a compliance report enclosing an order where the forest officials concerned had imposed a compounding fee of Rs nine lakh for illegal felling of 15 trees.

Indian startup ecosystem has undergone a dynamic evolution over the past decade, with major changes reshaping how private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) firms strategise their exits from startups. Traditionally, Indian stock markets were perceived as places for large, established companies to list and raise capital. However, they are now offering diverse opportunities for new-age startups to tap into public funding and provide impressive exits for early backers and investors, such as angel investors and venture capital firms. The surge in exit activity via the public markets is a testament to this transformation, shaping exits in ways that have profound implications for Indian PE-VC strategies.

Suchi Semicon has started production of semiconductors without the Centre's incentive and plans to invest $100 million in three years, a top official of the company said on Sunday. Suchi Group chairman and Suchi Semicon founder Ashok Mehta said though the company has applied for the Centre's incentive under SPECS (Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors) and India Semiconductor Mission, it does not want to hold on to production for the sake of incentives. «We have a foolproof business plan. Our business plan is not primarily for incentives. We have set up a plant to do business. The Centre's approval will come when we meet their requirements. We have made $100 million (about Rs 840 crore) investment plan over three years,» Mehta said. He said that the state government has approved 20% incentives for the plant.