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Gold prices edged down in early Asian hours on Tuesday, pressured by a slightly stronger dollar and elevated treasury yields, while traders also awaited for further cues from the minutes of the U.S. Federal Reserve's last meeting.

As we welcome the year 2024, it’s important to recognise its unique significance in the global political landscape. This year marks a pivotal moment, as 50 nations, including key players like the United States, United Kingdom, Russia, South Africa, and India, embark on the critical process of electing new governments. The democratic exercise of elections not only embodies the foundational principles of democracy but also exerts a profound influence on the corporate sector. The stability and predictability offered by consistent governmental policies are indispensable for fostering long-term economic growth.

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₹10 trillion. This projects, announced at the Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit in Lucknow, spans a variety of sectors including manufacturing, renewable energy, IT & ITeS, food processing, housing, real estate, hospitality, entertainment, and education.

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central government has invested Rs 5 lakh crore in the North East since 2014, while Rs 11 lakh crore more will be pumped into the region for its all-round development. This part of the country holds immense investment potential, said the Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER). «Already Rs 5 lakh crore has been invested by the government since 2014. While another Rs 11 lakh crore is underway for the region on developmental projects to improve infrastructure,» Verma told PTI on the sidelines of the North East Investors Summit. FICCI was the industry partner for the summit.

New Delhi: India and Sri Lanka may conclude their long-awaited economic and technology cooperation agreement (ETCA) in FY25, two people aware of the matter said. The ETCA, which builds on an earlier free trade agreement (FTA) implemented in 2000, will enhance bilateral trade between the neighbours. India and Sri Lanka re-launched talks on the ETCA in November 2023 after about a five-year hiatus as both sides are keen to deepen the economic relationship between them.

private sector is ready, and has been shipped for launch on a SpaceX rocket. Work is also in progress on a ground station that will control the asset and process sub-metre resolution imagery from it. ET has learnt that the satellite built by Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) was completed last week and is being sent to Florida for an expected launch by April.

₹4.36 trillion between the 13th and 15th FCs. Against the backdrop of Vocal for Local, Lifestyle For Environment (LiFE) and Jan Bhagidari espoused by the prime minister for greater citizen participation in governance, the 16th FC’s potential to transform the governance in general and public finance in particular of India’s cities is immense.

economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate over 14,000 projects valued at more than Rs 10 lakh crore during the Ground Breaking Ceremony (GBC@IV) on Monday at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow. This initiative is poised to create about 34 lakh job opportunities across the state, marking a significant leap towards economic growth and prosperity. Prime Minister Modi, accompanied by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, will also tour the exhibition showcasing these transformative projects. Following this, he will address the citizens of Uttar Pradesh from the main GBC hangar, offering his heartfelt wishes for the successful commencement of these endeavours.

free trade agreement reaching an advanced stage, the Prime Minister's Office reviewed the progress of the talks on February 16, sources said. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal were also present in the meeting, they said. «The talks for the agreement are at a crucial stage now. About three reviews have happened so far at the highest level,» they said, adding both countries are working to iron out differences on the remaining issues. The commerce secretary recently stated that the negotiations were taking time because «we want» to safeguard India's interest.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has shared intriguing insights into the potential synergies between OpenAI's Sora and his own autonomous driving ambitions after the ChatGPT maker unveiled its text-to-video model. Responding to a video captioned 'What does @OpenAI's Sora have to do with @Tesla's FSD (Full Self-Driving) v12?' on X, Musk said, «Tesla has been able to do real-world video generation with accurate physics for about a year».

‘Smart enough to have multiple options,’ Jaishankar hails India's diplomatic versatility, Antony Blinken smiles Sino-U.S. relations have shown signs of improvement in recent months as both sides took steps to re-establish channels of communication after ties between the two global superpowers sank to their lowest levels in decades. But many points of friction remain.

Shubman Gill missed out on a deserving ton by nine runs while Yashasvi Jaiswal continued from where he left on the third evening, taking India to commanding 314 for four at lunch on the fourth day of third Test against England. With overall lead stretched to 440 runs and the welcome return of Ravichandran Ashwin, who had initially withdrawn from the Test due to family medical emergency, firmed up India's grip as only one team can win the game from this point. Having recovered from back spasms which forced him off the pitch on third day evening for 104, Jaiswal resumed from where he left off to reach 149 not out off 189 balls with 11 fours and seven sixes. At the other end was debutant Sarfaraz Khan, is also going strong with his aggressive stroke-play, swatting away two fours and a six to reach 22 not out after an unfortunate run-out saw Gill dismissed for 91 during the opening session.

investing. The cube has 43 quintillion combinations, and if you stare at it long enough, you will find it mind-boggling. Similarly, even investors with several years of experience and expertise find investing challenging.

Odisha's Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik topped the list with a remarkable popularity rating of 52.7 per cent. Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath secured the second position with a 51.3 per cent popularity rating. The third spot is held by Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who garnered a 48.6 per cent rating, while the fourth position is occupied by Gujarat's Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, with a 42.6 per cent rating.

MUNICH (Reuters) — Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said on Saturday the pattern of negotiations for a framework ceasefire deal for the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza was «not very promising» in recent days.

Earlier this week, Edmonton MLA Rakhi Pancholi said that buying a membership in the party she hopes to lead — the Alberta NDP — should not automatically bring a membership in the party Jagmeet Singh leads — the federal NDP — as it does now.

Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday indicated that he would not be contesting in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as he would be campaigning for the candidates of his newly formed Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) candidates. Azad, who has refrained from contesting Lok Sabha elections after his defeat in 2014 Lok Sabha polls, asked his party men to gear up as 2024 would be the election year for Jammu and Kashmir. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function in Nagrota, Azad, who resigned from Congress after decades of association, also appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to resolve the issues of agitating farmers «once for all» as the protest is neither good for the government nor the farmers. «Parliament election is 100 percent taking place on its time and I can only guess about the assembly polls (in J&K) as I have no contact with the Election Commission or government. But it (assembly elections) has to take place as the Supreme Court has set a deadline of September.

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. The decision to resume the yatra from Prayagraj on Sunday afternoon was announced by the party, highlighting the significance of Gandhi's presence in his constituency amid pressing issues. Gandhi's visit to Wayanad follows a tragic incident wherein a man, seriously injured in a wild elephant attack, succumbed to his injuries at the Kozhikode medical college.

As the crypto market progresses into the 2024 season, analysts and investors are eagerly forecasting the future price path of Retik Finance (RETIK), a token with burgeoning potential. Currently valued at $0.12, Retik Finance presents a compelling investment opportunity poised for significant growth. But what does the future hold for RETIK? Experts predict a substantial increase in the value of Retik Finance, with projections suggesting its native token, $RETIK, could soar to $100 by 2026.