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The Chief of Army Staff of Nepal also met Chief of the Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. The meetings sought to further strengthen the ties between the two countries, the ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.

Atul Subhash's death broke, new details from his wife, Nikita's complaint against her in-laws have come to light. Nikita had filed a complaint in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, alleging harassment and assault for dowry. The complaint accused Atul, his parents, and brothers-in-law of demanding additional dowry and subjecting Nikita to physical and mental abuse.

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has introduced e-adjudication and e-consultation platforms to streamline legal proceedings and foster a more business-friendly regulatory environment, a senior official said on Wednesday. Addressing the ASSOCHAM-ACCA Global Summit on Responsible Corporate Governance and Sustainability Reporting, Anita Shah Akella, CEO of the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) and Joint Secretary at MCA, highlighted the government's commitment to balancing corporate integrity with economic dynamism. The introduction of e-adjudication and e-consultation platforms aims to simplify legal procedures, improve stakeholders' experience, and bolster India's ranking in the ease of doing business.

Billionaire Elon Musk’s close proximity to President Trump was the first indication of the President-elect’s willingness to further a neo-tech agenda. Musk has been given the responsibility, along with Vivek Ramaswamy, to head the the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which will work towards cutting wasteful government spending and reducing budget deficits. Musk, the founder of new-gen technology firms like SpaceX, Neuralink and Starlink, is touted to be the 'world’s second most powerful person' after Trump takes office in January, according to an Axios report. Also Read: Real shame? After being pelted with mud in flood-hit Valencia, Spain's King Felipe and Queen Letizia cause political scandal for not showing up at Notre Dame reopening ceremony

Google on Wednesday announced the launch of Gemini 2.0, its most advanced artificial intelligence model to date, as the world's tech giants race to take the lead in the fast-developing technology. CEO Sundar Pichai said the new model would be marking what the company calls «a new agentic era» in AI development, with AI models designed to understand and make decisions about the world around you. «Gemini 2.0 is about making information much more useful,» Pichai said in the announcement, emphasizing the model's enhanced ability to understand context, think multiple steps ahead, and take supervised actions on behalf of users.

coal scam case related to allocation of two coal blocs in Odisha. Besides Gupta, special judge Sanjay Bansal acquitted Navabharat Power Pvt. Ltd., its then chairman P Trivikrama Prasad and then managing director Y Harish Chandra Prasad, and former joint secretary in coal ministry K S Kropha, and K C Samaria, former director in coal allocation section of the ministry. The judge held the CBI had failed to prove beyond any reasonable doubt that any «misrepresentation» was made by the accused. The judge further said no case of cheating was made out as no one was induced.

FMCG sector needs to reignite volume expansion and embrace strategic innovation to maintain growth, Pidilite Managing Director Bharat Puri said on Wednesday amid the FMCG companies reportedly facing subdued growth during October and November hit by the slowdown in urban demand. «To maintain growth, the FMCG sector must focus on reigniting volume growth and embracing strategic innovation. Companies have shown that market outperformance is possible through product and distribution innovation,» said Puri at a Summit on the FMCG sector hosted by the CII here. Noting that modern trade and quick-commerce channels are thriving, offering new growth avenues, he said insurgent brands are capturing significant growth by winning the hearts of underserved customers. «To stay competitive, companies must innovate, invest in digital capabilities, and adopt entrepreneurial operating models, while maintaining robust data strategies for personalized engagement,» Puri, who is also the chairman of the CII, FMCG National Committee, added.

fertility rates are dropping to major lows, possibly due to the current structure of work culture in Japan.

Telecom operators have deployed technology to block all pesky messages with immediate effect, industry body COAI said on Wednesday. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had set deadline of December 11 for telecom service provider to trace and block all messages that do no comply with its rule to stop pesky messages. «In line with the directive issued by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on August 20, 2024, all commercial messages sent by Principle Entities (PEs) must now be fully traceable. »Effective December 11, 2024, messages that do not have a defined or matching telemarketer (TM) chain will be blocked, reinforcing a significant step towards safer and more transparent communication channels," COAI, Director General, SP Kochhar said in a statement.

Two Jersey City dealership owners told Fox News Digital they are not fully convinced EVs should be the only vehicle in the household.

GMR Group which manages the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport here may consider adding another terminal and second runway once the passenger traffic hits 45 million annually, a senior official of the airport infra major said on Wednesday. SGK Kishore, Executive Director and Chief Innovation Officer of GMR Airports, at a press conference exuded confidence that the passenger traffic would hit 45 million (annually) by 2030 from the existing 30 million and said the ultimate of the airport would be 100 million passengers. «We are expecting 45 million (per annum) by 2030. It is only an estimate and anything can happen. Based on the projections and based on what we have seen, we have to be proactive. We have started the planning (for the capacity expansion),» he said. The GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd has already created the necessary infrastructure in a phased manner to handle 34 million passengers. The aerodrome was built in 2008 with a capacity of 12 million. Currently, the airport has one integrated terminal.

inverted duty structure for certain products in sectors like aluminium in the forthcoming Budget to boost domestic manufacturing, an official said. Inverted duty structure refers to taxation of inputs at higher rates than finished products that result in the build-up of credits and cascading costs. The industry has shared a list of products. An industry official said they want a cut in import duty of raw material for the aluminium sector.

Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar." The science fiction epic starring Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway earned $4.5 million from only 166 screens in the U.S. and Canada. Its 70mm IMAX film presentations sold out in minutes, leaving theaters scrambling to add more and people paying up to $300 on the re-sale market. Those 10 film screens alone had a staggering $70,000 per theater average, one of the highest of the year and usually the bragging rights of acclaimed arthouse movies playing on only four screens.

Grand Theft Auto VI or GTA 6 release date is a much awaited among gamers. The sixth installment of the Rockstar Games' popular video game will once again be set up in the fictional Vice City. The video has witnessed several delays in the its release schedule. There were also rumors that the video game was leaked online even before the schedule release date. GTA 6 was being developed by Rockstar for more than 10 years. However, the makers have assured that GTA 6 will be released as per planned Fall in 2025, as per the report on The Direct.

OpenAI's ChatGPT into its devices, delivering on a long-awaited feature that investors hope will help drive sales of its latest iPhones. The rollout is part of a wider deployment of artificial intelligence-powered tools in the latest updates to the operating systems for iPhones, iPads and Mac computers. The ChatGPT integration, announced in June as part of the Apple Intelligence unveil, will allow the company's Siri voice assistant tap the chatbot's expertise including on user queries about photos and documents such as presentations.

Healthcare sector in the country is witnessing a hiring surge, with 47 per cent employers planning to recruit staff in this segment, driven by advancements in telehealth and a growing focus on preventive care services, TeamLease EdTech said on Wednesday. The surge in healthcare sector hiring is led by Delhi and Chennai as these cities witnessed highest demand for critical roles in this space. Delhi (65 per cent), Bangalore (56 per cent) and Ahmedabad (48 per cent) have emerged as key hubs for Research Associate roles, which involve conducting medical research, supporting clinical trials, and managing data. According to the report, the aging population and the prevalence of chronic illnesses continue to highlight the need for continuous healthcare support and innovative treatments.

Cipla on Wednesday said it has received the nod from Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) for the exclusive distribution and marketing of Afrezza — inhalation human insulin in India. Afrezza is a rapid-acting insulin delivered through an inhaler as compared to current insulins which are given as injections. Taken at the beginning of a meal, Afrezza dissolves rapidly upon oral inhalation into the lungs and delivers insulin quickly to the bloodstream. Cipla said Afrezza starts working in as early as 12 minutes and helps in reducing the rapid increase seen in sugar levels with meals. The effect of Afrezza lasts for about 2-3 hours and it closely resembles the body’s own response to insulin.

India must strive to become an economic powerhouse and for that, the country needs to work towards developing the newest sector of its economy: the digital world, Prime Minister Modi said on Wednesday. While addressing the Smart India Hackathon 2024 virtually, Modi stressed on the need for the country to pivot towards the enhancement of its digital possibilities. «If we want to become an economic superpower, then we must work on the enhancement of digital world, the newest economic sector.

National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) of Mumbai has approved Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Limited’s Rs 202 crore resolution plan for Karkinos Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. (KHPL), a tech-driven oncology platform, which was undergoing insolvency proceedings. The Mumbai Bench gave its nod on December 9, 2024, following approval from 100% of committee of creditors (CoC). KHPL entered the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) on May 21, 2024. The approved plan provides for 100% recovery of dues across all creditor classes, including financial creditors, employees, and suppliers.