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quality of their sleep is better or worse. Surveys show that some countries are peopled by night owls, but others by early birds. But why this is so remains an open question.

rewards from Rs one lakh to Rs 12. 5 lakh for people will provide information and intelligence on trans border tunnels, drones, narcotics, militants, people talking to handlers in Pakistan and separatists in jail and activities in masjid, madrasas and colleges. The J&K police posted a notification on social media platform X stating that cash rewards for the people who will provide information and intelligence and the general public can share such information with district SSPs ensuring that the identity of the person will be kept secret. The highest reward has been announced for those giving specific information about the presence of militants, resulting in successful operations leading to arrest or combat.

Gautam Adani's sprawling conglomerate has raised over USD 5 billion (Rs 41,500 crore) in equity and a double of that in debt this year as the apples-to-airport group made a comeback since being hit by a bombshell short seller report. Adani, who was the world's second-richest man at the start of the year, saw almost USD 60 billion of his personal wealth erased after Hindenburg Research in a January 24 report accused his group of market manipulation and accounting fraud. The group denied all allegations and reworked its strategy, fueling a comeback that now has the tycoon some USD 36 billion short of where he started the year and two notch and USD 12 billion shy of rival billionaire Mukesh Ambani.

Artificial Intelligence ruled 2023-- its discovery, usage, abuse, and a potential threat to jobs-- the new year 2024 can expect a changed stance of this discovery- based on takes the seat of governance. 2023 saw AI boost stock prices, and a profound shift in how humans function. 2024 will see regulators all over the world scrambling to impose rules on this rapidly growing technology.

Mint examines the reasons and implications. The BRICs grouping, during its summit in South Africa in August, invited six countries including Argentina to join it as permanent members, effective 1 January, 2024. On Saturday, though, Argentina’s newly elected government announced it would not be taking up on the offer.

Follow Happy New Year 2024 LIVE Updates here The Delhi Police has already intensified security checks at Connaught Place and other hubs. "We have identified 59 spots where people will come to celebrate New Year. We will take steps to prevent drunk driving cases and prioritise women's safety to avoid eve-teasing incidents," said DCP (Shahdara) Rohit Meena.

Nifty 50 in Review | From Tata Motors to Infosys, here are the top 10 Nifty 50 stocks that moved the most in 2023 The bullish trend was underpinned by sustained inflows from domestic mutual funds, foreign capital, better-than-expected economic growth, and robust corporate earnings. Investors on Dalal Street witnessed a significant boost to their wealth, with a staggering ₹81.90 lakh crore added in 2023, propelled by an impressive rally in stocks. However, in the final trading session of the year, both Nifty 50 and Sensex experienced a halt to their five-day winning streak.

Modi will visit Tamil Nadu and Lakshadweep on January 2 and 3 during which he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects, his office said on Sunday. On January 2, Modi will reach Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu and will be the chief guest at the 38th Convocation Ceremony of Bharathidasan University, a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said. At a public programme in Tiruchirappalli, the prime minister will lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 19,850 crore related to aviation, rail, road, oil and gas, shipping and higher education sectors. Modi will then reach Agatti in Lakshadweep where he will address a public function. On January 3, the prime minister will reach Kavaratti in Lakshadweep, where he will lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects in Lakshadweep related to sectors such as telecommunications, drinking water, solar power and health. At the programme in Tiruchirappalli, he will inaugurate the New Terminal Building at Tiruchirappalli International Airport. Developed at a cost of more than Rs 1,100 crore, the two-level new international terminal building has the capacity to serve more than 44 lakh passengers annually and about 3,500 passengers during peak hours, the statement said. Modi will dedicate to the nation multiple railway projects, including doubling of rail line section of 160 Km from Madurai-?Tuticorin and three projects for rail line electrification. The rail projects will help in improving the rail capacity to carry freight and passengers and contribute to economic development and employment generation in Tamil Nadu, the statement said. Modi will also dedicate to the nation five road

Ministry of Home Affairs declared the 'Tehreek-e-Hurriyat (TeH) as an 'unlawful association' on Sunday under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for the next five years. The MHA issued a notification and pointed out that it declared the TeH as an unlawful association for five years in the exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (37 of 1967). Soon after the MHA's announcement, Union Home Minister Amit Shah posted on 'X', «The 'Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, J&K (TeH) has been declared an 'Unlawful Association' under UAPA. The outfit is involved in forbidden activities to separate J&K from India and establish Islamic rule. The group is found spreading anti-India propaganda and continuing terror activities to fuel secessionism in J&K.» «Under PM @narendramodi Ji's zero-tolerance policy against terrorism, any individual or organization found involved in anti-India activities will be thwarted forthwith.

Virat Kohli returned to his normal, run-scoring ways with a historic, record-breaking and consistent 2023 as a batter, breaking some massive batting records previously considered untouchable. The star batter went several steps ahead to match the legacy of the Indian great Sachin Tendulkar. This year will be known as the one of Virat's redemption. Every match, every series, and every tournament saw him grab headlines and re-write record books, even during some occasional off days with the bat. Though Virat's redemption story remains incomplete without the presence of the highly-elusive Indian Premier League (IPL) title, ICC World Test Championship mace, and the most heartbreaking of them all, an ICC Cricket World Cup trophy at home, Virat's batting still gave millions of his fans immeasurable joy, ecstasy, pride, and many more reasons to consider him their 'GOAT' (Greatest of All Time).

Job placements for graduates from one of the world's premier business schools, Harvard Business School, have hit their lowest levels in over five years, indicating a slowdown in demand for highly qualified candidates. According to recent data from the school, 86% of the 73% of its most recent MBA class seeking employment received offers, a significant drop from 95% in 2022 and 96% in 2021. In an unusual move, the school only recently disclosed the job offer rates for 2023 on its website, following a query from the Financial Times.

The list was released recently by Secretary, Basic Education Pratap Singh Baghel. Six holidays during 2024 will fall on Sundays, which means students will have to write these off from their schedules. The holidays falling on Sundays during the year are Holika Dahan, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Jayanti, Mahavir Jayanti, Chehallum, and Guru Teg Bahadur Jayanti.

Imran Khan’s applications to compete in the 2024 elections in two constituencies, the Times of India reported. Khan submitted nomination papers to contest in Lahore and his home town of Mianwali, the paper said, citing the Election Commission and the politician’s media team.

yuan by orchestrating buying by state banks and giving market guidance to bankers. The strategy of moral suasion marks a sharp break from Beijing's approach the last time the currency was on the ropes, in 2015. Back then, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) resorted to official intervention as the central bank burned $1 trillion in reserves to shore it up. This year, as China's economy wobbled and money left the country, the PBOC took a starkly different approach, defending the currency by signalling to markets what kind of selling it would and would not tolerate. Interviews with 28 market participants show at least two dozen cases where regulators closely and frequently steered market participants through a range of co-ordinated actions this year to resist strong downward pressure on the yuan. The PBOC and State Administration of Foreign Exchange, the currency regulator, did not respond to Reuters' faxed questions about its approach.

Kim Jong Un wrapped the year with fresh threats of a nuclear attack on Seoul and orders for a military arsenal build-up to prepare for a war that can «break out at any time» on the peninsula, state media reported Sunday. Kim lambasted the United States during a lengthy speech at the end of five days of year-end party meetings that set his country's military, political, and economic policy decisions for 2024. The meeting announced plans for further military development in the coming year, including launching three more spy satellites, building unmanned drones and developing electronic warfare capabilities, as well as strengthening nuclear and missile forces, according to the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). Pyongyang this year successfully launched a reconnaissance satellite, enshrined its status as a nuclear power in its constitution, and test-fired the most advanced intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in its arsenal. At the meeting that ended Saturday, Kim accused the United States of posing «various types of military threat» and ordered his armed forces to maintain «overwhelming war response capability», according to KCNA. It is a «fait accompli that a war can break out at any time on the Korean peninsula due to reckless moves by the enemies to invade us», Kim said. In an effort to deter Pyongyang, Washington earlier this month deployed a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Korean port city of Busan, and flew its long-range bombers in drills with Seoul and Tokyo. The North has previously described the deployment of Washington's strategic weapons — such as B-52 bombers — in joint drills on the Korean peninsula as the «intentional nuclear war provocative moves». «We must respond quickly to a

rose around 20 per cent in 2023, logging their second-best year since 2017. D-Street investors added a significant ₹81.90 lakh crore to their wealth in 2023 powered by a stellar rally in stocks. The bull run was supported by sustained domestic mutual fund inflows, foreign capital inflows, better-than-expected economic growth, and robust corporate earnings.

Bank of Baroda has hiked interest rates on retail term deposits from 10 basis points to up to 125 basis points on various maturity buckets.These rates are applicable on deposits below ₹2 crore with effect from today, December 29. After the latest hike, BoB offers an interest range ranging from 4.25 % to 7.255 to general customers. Bank of Baroda offers senior citizens an interest rate ranging from 4.75% to 7.75% on deposits maturing in seven days to ten years.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ayodhya on Saturday has set the tone for the consecration of Lord Ram's idol on January 22 with a slew of programs and events lined up in the coming days. The district is abuzz with activity as ministers, officials, saints, Hindutva activists and the media, among others, throng the place. Controversies are not far behind amid all this action.

USA Boxing has implemented a 'Transgender Policy,' enabling male boxers who undergo transition to participate in the female category starting in 2024. The governing body, responsible for overseeing amateur and Olympic-style boxing in the United States, has established specific conditions for transgender athletes to compete.

ANI): The newly inducted minister in the Rajasthan government, Rajyavardhan Rathore on Saturday said that he will serve the people of the State with full dedication in a similar manner he performed his duties in the army. Rajyavardhan Rathore thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP President JP Nadda, and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma for providing him with the opportunity.