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Prataap Snacks(up 3.23%), Zydus Wellness(up 2.14%), Heritage Foods(up 2.03%), Patanjali Foods(up 1.88%), Vadilal Industries(up 1.67%), Varun Beverages(up 1.52%), Tasty Bite Eatables(up 1.45%), Nakoda Group(up 1.15%), Marico(up 1.02%) and Umang Dairies(up 0.69%) were among the top gainers. Sheetal Cool Products(down 1.84%), Bikaji Foods International(down 0.63%), JHS Svendgaard Laboratories(down 0.56%), Mrs Bectors Food Specialities(down 0.49%), ADF Foods(down 0.45%), Britannia Industries(down 0.31%), Adani Wilmar(down 0.30%), TATA CONSUMER PRODUCTS(down 0.19%), Emami(down 0.15%) and Parag Milk(down 0.08%) were among the top losers.

NEW DELHI : The Quality Council of India (QCI) is set to come out with regulations that will make it compulsory for private certification agencies to register themselves with accreditation bodies. The idea is to ensure accountability of these agencies so that ‘brand India’ does not suffer from indiscriminate certification by unregulated agencies. There are concerns that private agencies have been issuing ISO 9000 certificates without getting themselves registered with apex accreditation bodies.

Swiggy's decision to charge 2% collection fee on all orders starting December 20 is an «unwelcome distraction», the country's leading restaurant body said on Sunday. The National Restaurants Association of India (NRAI), which represents over 500,000 companies across the country, also said restaurants will seek clarity from the food delivery platform in the coming days. «December is supposed to be the best month of business for us; for Swiggy to unilaterally come up with this suddenly in peak season is definitely an unwelcome distraction,» said Sagar Daryani, vice president of NRAI. Swiggy's move is «nothing but a way of indirectly increasing commission costs», alleged Daryani who is also founder and chief executive of Wow! Momo chain of restaurants. Swiggy did not respond to ET's email seeking comments till press time Sunday. The platform, in an email to restaurant partners, said it will charge a standardised 2% collection fee on all orders effective from December 20. «This fee is for facilitating seamless customer payments on the Swiggy platform.

new year is unlikely to start with a bang in the national capital as most restaurants, pubs, and bars plan to keep things low key on the new year's eve due to various restrictions. “Most restaurants, pubs and bars in Delhi…are not planning any large-scale celebrations…because of the various administrative hassles in procuring multiple permissions and licenses,” said Sandeep Anand Goyle, who heads Delhi chapter of National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI). “Pubs, bars and nightclubs are allowed to operate till 1 am, but they are also sealed at times if decibels are beyond the prescribed limits,” he said. “With all the hassles, people don’t want to plan large-scale celebrations,” Goyle said, adding that the police seal crowd-generating areas and malls, and refrain restaurants from organising parties at their outlets. “Barricades are put on roads leading to markets, commercial complexes, and around the malls, creating hurdles for guests to reach them,” he said.

Impresario Hospitality & Entertainment, which owns restaurant brands like SOCIAL, Smoke House Deli and Boss Burger, is planning to go public in the next two to three years, according to its managing director, encouraged by the growth in the casual dining restaurant segment. The Mumbai-based food company also plans to increase its restaurants count to 100 in the next two to three years, with a revenue target of '1,000 crore by FY26, Riyaaz Amlani, Impresario's MD, told ET. While India's quick service restaurant (QSR) segment has multiple listed firms, including Devyani International, Sapphire Foods and Burger King India, the casual dining restaurant (CDR) space has only a few.

Reliance General Insurance Company introduced “Reliance Health Global", a healthcare policy aimed at providing Indians with access to global healthcare. This policy offers comprehensive coverage not only within India but extends its protective reach worldwide. It ensures a seamless experience for individuals accustomed to a global lifestyle, catering to those who seek access to top-notch healthcare services and infrastructure across the globe.

Premier League match against Bournemouth. The 29-year-old captain, who suffered the incident in the 59th minute of the game, is now reported to be in a stable condition and described as «alert and responsive.» In their statement issued on Sunday, Luton Town expressed gratitude for the support received and asked for patience and understanding from fans and the media as Lockyer continues to undergo medical assessments. The incident led to the suspension and eventual abandonment of the match, which was tied 1-1 at the time, with the clock frozen at 65 minutes. The 29-year-old Lockyer received about seven minutes of treatment from medical staff on the field at Bournemouth's Vitality Stadium.

Economic Times. The advisory also applies to Indian travelers. According to the report, the ministry estimated around 56,043 COVID cases in the week of 3-9 December 2023, a rise from 32,035 cases in the previous week.

Reliance General Insurance Company Ltd has launched ‘Reliance Health Global’, a healthcare policy designed to make global healthcare accessible to Indians. This policy extends its protective embrace not only within the borders of India but across the world, ensuring a hassle-free experience for individuals accustomed to a global lifestyle, who desire access to world-class healthcare services and infrastructure.

A large number of people across the world prefer to use credit cards for making payments these days. However, having a credit card does not mean that you use it for regular payments and big purchases whenever needed. It is a useful financial product when you are facing a financial crunch. We all know that emergencies can strike at any moment, catching us off guard and putting a strain on our finances.

Al-Shifa hospital in northern Gaza, devastated by Israeli bombardments, is «a blood bath» and is «in need of resuscitation», the WHO said Sunday. A team from the World Health Organisation and other United Nations agencies was able to deliver medical supplies Saturday to the hospital, the largest in the Palestinian territory.

Ayodhya mandated by the Supreme Court in its Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case verdict is expected to begin in May, people associated with the project have said. The Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation Trust, which is tasked with building the mosque in Ayodhya's Dhannipur, also intends to appoint in-charges in different states starting in February to raise funds. Settling a fractious issue that goes back more than a century, the Supreme Court in a historic verdict on November 9, 2019, backed the construction of a Ram temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya and ruled that an alternative plot be found for a mosque in the Hindu holy town.

Delhi Metro train, has sadly passed away while receiving treatment at Safdarjung hospital. The incident had occurred at Inderlok Metro station on December 14th afternoon, according to a statement by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). The DMRC has announced that the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety will conduct an inquiry into the incident.

COVID-19 sub-strain JN.1). As reported by ANI, George said, “No need of any worry. That is a sub-variant (COVID-19 sub-strain JN.1).

PTI. The incident took place on 14 December when the woman, identified as Reena, came under the train after her saree got stuck in the door. As per the report, it could not be known whether the woman was getting off of the train or boarding it.

Kerala. A mock drill is underway in health facilities across states, evaluating public health and hospital readiness. This exercise, overseen by district collectors, commenced on December 13 and is scheduled for completion by December 18, 2023.

Israel-Gaza war, Israeli military officials stated on Saturday that three Israeli hostages, mistakenly shot by Israeli troops in the Gaza Strip, were killed despite waving a white flag and being shirtless, as reported by AP. It is to be further noted that this marks Israel's first acknowledgement of causing harm to hostages in its conflict with Hamas. Here are the top ten updates about the Israel-Gaza war: 1.

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Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company, previously recognized as Max Bupa Health Insurance Company, has launched its newest offering, Aspire, with a specific focus on catering to the preferences and requirements of the Gen Z and millennial demographic. This product adopts a progressive approach to health insurance, aligning with the distinctive needs and aspirations of the younger generation.

Kashmir can be very depressing. In 2005, after the POK earthquake, I led a team on behalf of the UN to support the post-earthquake reconstruction. Visiting Muzaffarabad and villages around POK was an eye opener: no one spoke Kashmiri.

Genrobotics, a Kerala-based startup acclaimed for leveraging technology for social change, has been adjudged among top three Artificial Intelligence (AI) startups of India at the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit 2023 organised by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in New Delhi. Genrobotic's G-gaiter Robotic Technology won the award in 'AI Game Changers' category at the December 12-14 summit held at Bharat Mandapam, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a statement said on Saturday.