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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the 10th Edition of Vibrant Gujarat in state capital Gandhinagar. Several heads of states and top industry captains attended the inauguration ceremony.  Amid high-pitched investments, we spoke with Finland’s Ambassador to India Kimmo Lähdevirta. Since January 1 this year, those who are interested in travelling to Finland and requiring a Schengen visa, will now need to provide details of more funds to qualify. 

₹11,700 crore, led by 21% domestic growth. This is the third consecutive quarter of more than 20% growth. Plain gold jewellery and coins grew faster than studded pieces.

The fintech industry saw more pain in 2023, with overall investment falling by half as higher interest rates and worsening macroeconomic conditions caused investors to tighten their belts, according to global investment figures shared exclusively with CNBC.

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has said that a committee comprising of all the tribal communities of Manipur will be formed to deliberate on demand for deletion/inclusion of Chin-Kuki from the Scheduled Tribes list of the state. The Committee’s report will be forwarded as proposals to the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs had recently written to Additional Chief Secretary of Manipur to examine the representation seeking deletion of the “Nomadic Chin-Kuki” from the list of Scheduled Tribes in Manipur made by Maheshwar Thounaojam, National Secretary of the Republican Party of India (Athawale).

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) will be shared with the state-run company early this year, GE Aerospace Defence & Systems President Amy Gowder told ET. In an exclusive interview, the top executive said the scope of the technology transfer to HAL will be higher than what GE has done with other partners and that options to export engines and components from India are firmly on the table. She added that GE is keen to participate in the development of next generation engines for India's Advanced Multirole Combat Aircraft (AMCA) and has a technological advantage over competitors. Speaking on the landmark pact to manufacture GE Aviation's F414 INS6 engines in India with HAL as the lead partner that was announced during Modi's visit to the US, Gowder said a detailed technology transfer process is underway. «Early this year, we will have a proposal to them and that kicks off formalising the agreement with HAL and the government.

DLF has reported Rs 7,200 crore sale from its latest luxury residential development, DLF Privana South in Gurugram, with the project getting sold out within 72 hours of the launch. This exclusive enclave will comprise 1,113 luxury residences across 7 towers, presenting 4 BHK apartments and penthouses.

Budget Measures for EVS: Amid calls to curb use of fossil fuel and improving sentiment of adoption of electric vehicles, India's Budget support and policies become a crucial factor for not only the stakeholders in the industry but for consumers as well who would want the best rates to shift from fuel vehicles to EVs. EV demand in India As per media reports, India's electric vehicle sector achieved a historic milestone in 2023, crossing 1.5 million unit sales, marking a remarkable 46% year-on-year growth for the first time. Want to know nitty-gritties about Budget? Click here The demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in India has surged by over 100% since 2017. In January-November 2023, EV sales skyrocketed to 89,137 units, doubling from 44,489 units in the corresponding period of 2022. Tata Motors, the EV leader, anticipates a slight moderation in 2024 due to a high base. However, they forecast annual electric car sales to reach 1 million units by 2028, supported by new launches and expanded charging infrastructure. Tata Motors aims for EVs to constitute 25% of its sales by 2027 and 50% by the decade's end.

IndusInd Bank recently introduced the “IndusInd Bank Samman RuPay Credit Card", equipped with UPI functionality, in partnership with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). Tailored for government sector employees, the card is designed to offer a variety of exclusive perks, aiming to elevate their banking experience.

I am retiring from Reliance Industries on 31 December 2024. I will have 300 earned leaves and 100 sick leaves encashable at the time of retirement. What is the most tax-efficient way to encash my leaves before March 2024? Shubham Agrawal, Senior Taxation Adviser, TaxFile.in: The leave encashment received during your employment is fully taxable.

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Reliance Consumer Products-owned soft drink brand Campa will be one of the official central sponsors of all the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) series played in the country starting this year. The brand has signed a multi-year deal with the BCCI, a development that blocks out rivals Coca-Cola and PepsiCo for BCCI matches played in India, executives directly aware of the developments said. According to one of the executives, the deal will get Campa exclusive on-stadium presence, pouring rights and beverage partnership of all cricket matches played in the country within the tenure. This will be Campa's first big cricket sponsorship since the brand was relaunched by Reliance over a year back, and comes ahead of the summer season, which is expected to see a pitch battle between cola makers this year, after a rain-washed last summer season. The Campa deal with the BCCI will cover all cricket played in India and will also include the under-19 series and women's series, one of the executives said. The financials of the sponsorship could not be ascertained. A formal announcement by the BCCI is expected in the coming days. «Any such exclusive cricket sponsorship is a significant benefit for brands, given the reach and following cricket has in India.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is set to continue Ichiban Kasuga’s journey, this time leading the crew to Hawaii in search of his biological mother. With a sprawling map covering Hawaii and various Japanese locations, Yakuza 8 promises an expansive gaming experience.

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₹58,000. This marks the first price hike for the Honda Elevate since its introduction last year, with the new starting price now at ₹11.58 lakh and reaching ₹16.48 lakh for the top-spec dual-tone variant. These prices are exclusive of ex-showroom, Delhi.

₹41.65 on BSE. Nishant Pitti took to social media X to express his support for India, saying, “In solidarity with our nation, @EaseMyTrip has suspended all Maldives flight bookings." Pitti praised Lakshadweep's beaches and waterways, drawing comparisons to the Maldives and Seychelles, and promised exclusive deals to draw attention to the area. EaseMyTrip, an online provider of travel solutions, started the #ChaloLakshadweep campaign to visit Lakshadweep.

A few days ago, the president of Harvard University resigned in disgrace. There is a perception among cultural observers in America that the episode has eroded Harvard’s prestige. That cannot be true.

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ChatGPT on Android, developers are gearing up to introduce innovative features that promise a more convenient and efficient experience. According to a recent report from Android Authority, the upcoming ChatGPT update will include a groundbreaking feature, 'com.openai.voice.assistant.AssistantActivity,' allowing users to set ChatGPT as their default virtual assistant. Upon manual activation of this new feature bu ChatGPT, a discreet overlay akin to the app's voice chat mode emerges, ensuring a seamless experience without taking over the entire screen.

The ongoing saga of the FTX bankruptcy has taken a new turn with the latest developments involving the acquisition of the stock-clearing platform Embed. FTX debtors, grappling with the fallout of the crypto exchange's collapse, have proposed a separate litigation settlement in the bankruptcy case, focusing specifically on this controversial acquisition.

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