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BJP's) thumping victory in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh (MP) will continue into next year according to Railways, Information Technology, and Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Speaking to Twesh Mishra over the phone on Sunday, Vaishnaw who was also the party co-incharge for the MP polls, said that the double-engine sarkar (centre and state being governed by the same party) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's style of working have won the support of electorate. How would you sum up the performance of the BJP in the assembly elections of Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and MP? Modi ki guarantee par bharat ka bharosa! (The nation trusts the guarantees given by PM Modi!) The BJP has performed better than projections in the three states. To what do you credit this victory? PM Narendra Modi's working style of looking after the poorest of poor on the ground and the transformation of Madhya Pradesh under the double-engine government has reinforced public trust and faith in the party.

Congress party's 0-3 defeat to BJP in the Hindi heartland not only marred the party's hopes in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan but also hit at the very heart of Congress' preparation for the Lok Sabha polls. The failure also clouds Congress' quest to position itself within the INDIA bloc as it can make the party prone to the pulls and pressures from regional biggies, who have already made taunting noises on the Congress' poor show. Whither INDIA? After not convening any INDIA meeting since mid-September by hoping it will do so from a position of strength after winning some states, Congress on Sunday advertised its resolve to convene an alliance meet.

GDP emission intensity by 33 per cent between 2005 and 2019, achieving the target 11 years in advance, according to a government report. The report also said India's GDP grew at a cumulative annual growth rate of 7 per cent but its emissions rose by only 4 per cent per year during this period, suggesting that the country has been successful in decoupling its economic growth from planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions.

Hamas fighters seized around 240 Israelis and foreign hostages, according to Israeli authorities. Around 110 have since been freed, mainly during a recent week-long truce. Israel's military said on Friday it had resumed fighting in the besieged Palestinian territory, blaming Hamas.

—Name withheld on request Third-party (TP) insurance primarily addresses damages to bodily injury, fatal cases for the occupants travelling in the vehicle, and loss to any vehicle that you might have an accident with, as well as bodily injury or death of passengers of the said vehicle, any property that might be damaged due to your car, or injury or death of any pedestrian. This does not directly cover damages to your vehicle (also called own damage). In a scenario like a vehicle pile-up, where you impact the vehicle in front, your TP policy would cover damages to that vehicle subject to fault evidence established by the insured vehicle through court proceedings.

Tamil Nadu DGP seeking registration of an FIR against the officials of the state Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, who recently arrested its Madurai-based investigator, for conducting an allegedly illegal search at its office and «stealing» sensitive documents. The federal probe agency has alleged that during the DVAC raids conducted at its Madurai sub-zonal office on December 1, the officials of the state agency «ransacked the entire office of the ED.» The DVAC searches were undertaken after the department arrested the ED's Madurai stationed Enforcement Officer Ankit Tiwari for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 20 lakh from a doctor.

Narendra Modi and Maldives newly elected President in their maiden meet held in Dubai discussed the issue of presence of India’s military platforms in Maldives that are engaged in humanitarian missions and the bilateral core group set up by the two leaders will discuss operational matters of platforms. “We have seen reports about status of Indian platforms in Maldives engaged in HADR activities. The continued usefulness of the Indian platforms as it was recognised in discussions needs to be looked at in a proper perspective.

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Narendra Modi. Among the receivers of the workers was Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. The rescue had been a news drama for days.

sobering placement season this year. For thousands of to-be engineers in the class of 2024, the number of hirings is expected to taper, although salaries may not drop by much. “IIT-Bombay and IIT-Delhi have informed the companies with an explicit request not to defer joining dates as was done in 2023," said a partner at a consulting company that has recruited 8 -11 students from the IITs in the ongoing campus placements.

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A federal judge has warned attorneys from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding their “false and misleading” arguments in a court filing. 

Pepe Jeans London is aiming for sales of around Rs 2,000 crore from the Indian market and plans to expand its retail network by adding over 100 stores in the next three years, its India MD and CEO Manish Kapoor said. Pepe Jeans London, owned by Spanish global fashion group AWWG, is «very buoyant» for the Indian market, and aims to grow at 18-20 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in the next three to five years, Kapoor told PTI. As part of the strategy, Pepe Jeans is now focusing on the expansion of its network of brand stores and fast-growing e-commerce channels.

Bajaj Auto initiated the launch with the refreshed Chetak Urbane. The updated base variant features a modified range, drum brakes, and a single Eco riding mode. Additionally, it comes with a more economical price starting at ₹1.15 lakh, and the Tecpac variant, offering enhanced connectivity options, electronic aids, and an extra riding mode, is priced at ₹1.21 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom).

Safeena Hussain, founder of 'Educate Girls,' has become the first Indian woman to bag the WISE Prize worth 5 lakh USD for mobilising 14 lakh out of school girls in Indian villages to get back to mainstream education. The prize, awarded by the Qatar Foundation at the 11th Edition of the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Summit earlier this week in Doha, is one of the most prestigious awards in education.

North Korea has begun reconnaissance satellite operations, state news agency KCNA said on Sunday, after the country launched its first military spy satellite last month in a move that drew new sanctions from the U.S. and its allies. The new satellite operations office at the Pyongyang General Control Centre of the National Aerospace Technology Administration (NATA), started to discharge its mission on Saturday and will report acquired information to the reconnaissance bureau at the army and other major units, KCNA said. North Korea says it successfully launched its first military spy satellite on Nov.

Congress has hurriedly sent a special team to Hyderabad to save its MLAs from being poached after exit polls showed a clear possibility of the party winning more seats than the ruling BRS in the Telangana polls. Exit polls had suggested a tight race in Telangana, with Congress getting a slender lead over BRS. The special team includes Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar, known as the party’s crisis manager. The others are his cabinet colleagues Zameer Ahmed Khan, B Nagendra, and NS Boseraju. Shivakumar said that there was information about BRS attempting to contact their MLAs.

Significant digital asset ranking shifts continually happen in the crypto market. According to CoinMarketCap, Terra (LUNA), an algorithmic stablecoin, has re-entered the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization after a recent spike in its price. This development coincides with the milestone of another decentralized finance project (DeFi), InQubeta (QUBE), which is propagating the dominance of artificial intelligence (AI).

Cryptocurrency has been disrupting the financial world for quite a few years. No wonder it has become one of the mainstream investment channels for forward-thinking investors and traders. The potential for substantial gains from these decentralized currencies is gaining attention from millions worldwide. However, the inherent volatility and rise in cyber threats have been major setbacks for new investors willing to venture into this space. If you are looking to learn about crypto before diving into the world of Bitcoin and Ethereum, here are some tips that will make you a more confident trader.

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