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ANI, the original Parliament House in India, crafted by British architects Sir Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker, stands as a colonial-era structure that underwent a six-year construction period from 1921 to 1927. Originally designated as the Council House, the building functioned as the residence for the Imperial Legislative Council. Also Read: New Parliament inauguration row: Here's what Indian constitution says about powers of PM and President The demand for a replacement Indian Parliament building had been overdue for quite some time.

The Indian real estate market witnessed an unprecedented surge in 2023, surpassing all expectations and setting new records. This dynamic market is now a beacon of opportunities for both domestic and international investors, propelling the economy to greater heights. Inflows into the Indian real estate sector soared to an impressive $5.1 billion in 2023, with land acquisitions accounting for a staggering 40 percent of this surge. Domestic developers took the lead, capturing 42 percent of overall investments, while international investment funds adopted a cautious approach. Despite projections of a tapering in capital inflow, strategic investments in residential and industrial sectors continue to drive the market forward.

Dwarka, one of the leading real estate hotspots of Delhi, has become the top choice for real estate buyers and developers and is redefining its identity as the central hub for the retail industry. Over the past few years, the region has witnessed unprecedented development, transforming it into the latest realty hotspot. This evolution is driven by several factors, including robust infrastructure, excellent connectivity, and a wide spectrum of vital amenities that have made Dwarka an attractive destination for real estate developers.

Surprising taxpayers with an unexpected and welcome gesture, the Income Tax Department has played the role of an early Santa Claus this year by unveiling the Income Tax Return (ITR) Forms 1 and 4 for the Assessment Year 2024-25. These ITR Forms will be applicable for filing income tax returns with respect to income earned during the previous year 2023-24 (between 01-04-2023 to 31-03-2024).

Given that the valuations of small-caps and mid-caps are elevated, investors should look at multi-cap funds to diversify across market segments and ensure some systemic risk is mitigated, say experts. The investment mandate for multi-cap funds warrants that a minimum of 25% be invested in each of the three market cap segments, irrespective of market conditions, to generate optimal returns.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) bigwigs led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the 'Sadaiv Atal' memorial in New Delhi on Monday to offer floral tributes on the 99th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar were also present at the memorial. Leaders like Former President Ram Nath Kovind, BJP National President JP Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, and others paid their respects by offering floral tributes on the occasion.

Red Sea, the latest shipping companies to do so after attacks by Yemen's Houthi group on vessels disrupted global trade, prompting the establishment of a naval task force. The hostilities have put a chokehold on ship passages through the Suez Canal, which handles about 12% of worldwide trade. The Suez Canal is most vital to the movement of goods between Asia and Europe, but global logistics executives warned that sending ships on alternate routes could roil global supply chains, causing backups at ports and shortages of vessels, containers and equipment that are suddenly in the wrong place. «The situation remains fluid, things could change quickly, which is why contingency plans that include a plan A, B and C are critical to keeping supply chains moving,» said Matthew Burgess, vice president of global ocean services at C.H.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Born in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, on December 25, 1924, Vajpayee served as the nation's prime minister three times. BJP's national president, JP Nadda, has directed party officials and state presidents nationwide to honour Atal Bihari Vajpayee's legacy by laying floral tributes at his portrait in all booths. Additionally, creative programs will be organized at each booth to highlight Vajpayee's poetic contributions. The celebration of Vajpayee's birth anniversary is part of the six booth-level programs initiated by the party. These events will involve discussions at every booth, focusing on the remarkable personality and achievements of the former Prime Minister.

Apple has halted sale of its Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 sales at its retail stores in the US and when Apple Stores reopen after Christmas, these two watches will not be available for purchase. Apple pulled its latest flagship smartwatches due to an import ban imposed by the US International Trade Commission (ITC) over a patent dispute with medical device maker Masimo.

Mohan Yadav said. While speaking to reporters after meeting BJP President JP Nadda in Delhi, the CM said that the oath taking ceremony will take place at 3.30 pm. On 13 December, Mohan Yadav took oath as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and Rajendra Shukla and Jagdish Devda were appointed as deputy chief ministers.

killed over 19,000 people and left tens of thousands injured in Turkey and Syria. An earthquake of magnitude 7.8 centered in the Pazarcik district jolted Kahramanmaras and hit several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, and Kilis. Later in the day, an earthquake of 7.6 magnitude centred in Kahramanmaras's Elbistan district jolted the region.

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian and Ukrainian military officials both reported downing enemy aircraft on Sunday in different areas of the 1,000-km-long (621-mile) front of their 22-month-old war.

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BELGRADE (Reuters) -Thousands gathered in the centre of Belgrade in an anti-government protest on Sunday to demand the annulment of parliamentary and local elections a week ago that international observers said were unfair.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, BJP is set to organise several events across the country. Vajpayee was born on December 25, 1924, in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, and was elected three times as the nation's prime minister. BJP national president JP Nadda has asked party officials and state presidents across the country to pay floral tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee's portrait at all booths and discuss the wonderful personality and work of the former Prime Minister.

G20 standing out as the country's diplomatic achievement of the year. Through its G20 presidency, India was able to get the most influential, powerful, and consequential countries of the world to gather around the table and discuss, agree on some of the most pressing issues concerning the world today. As External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar rightfully said, the G20 is like the World Cup of diplomacy, where the biggest and strongest players come together. «When we took the presidency, people did not have many expectations out of it. Through our G20, we bridged all the divides, found a common ground for countries which were otherwise arguing among themselves, who found it very difficult to reconcile.

Mohan Yadav Sunday said the cabinet of the government will be expanded on Monday. However, he refused to divulge details like the number of inductees in the council of ministers. " Tomorrow at 3:30 pm Madhya Pradesh cabinet expansion will take place...under the leadership of PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP chief JP Nadda, we will come again as double engine govt," Yadav told reporters after meeting BJP president JP Nadda in New Delhi on Sunday evening.

Donald Trump asked an appeals court in Washington on Saturday night to toss a federal indictment accusing him of plotting to overturn the 2020 election, arguing that he was immune to the charges because they arose from actions he had taken while he was in the White House. The weekend filing to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit was the latest salvo in a long-running and crucial battle between Trump and the special counsel, Jack Smith, over whether the former president enjoys immunity to the election interference charges.

(Reuters) -British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe struck a long awaited deal on Sunday to buy a 25% stake in Manchester United (NYSE:MANU) and pledged to invest $300 million in the English Premier League soccer club to try to revive its fortunes.

Lok Sabha elections around the corner, Union home minister Amit Shah will be in action with a special focus on crucial states for the party. As part of the Lok Sabha preparations, Shah will visit West Bengal on December 26 and Telangana on December 28. In both states, he will not hold any public meetings. His visit is purely to devote time to the organisation taking stock of the party's preparedness for the polls.