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₹2 crore; others raised rates for bigger deposits. Top lenders State Bank of India (SBI ) and Bank of Baroda (BoB) increased rates on fixed deposits by 25-50 basis points (bps) and 10-125 bps, respectively, for different tenors on 27 and 29 December. A basis point is one-hundredth of a percentage point.

MUMBAI : Venture capitalists, who had turned cautious amid last year’s high interest-rate regime and frothy valuations of startups not backed by fundamentals, are likely to return in 2024, betting on early-to growth-stage entities in their pursuit of the next set of winners. The new year will likely see a flurry of investors coming in to back companies, and funding rounds of Series A and beyond are likely to gain traction, industry experts and investors said. “There is adequate capital available, at least for the India opportunity.

Indian equity markets will be looking towards in 2024. The Indian equity market has been an outperformer and a safe haven in 2023 largely on account of good policies and political stability. That is key. Personally, I am very bullish on India. But India needs trained manpower to truly leverage its demographic dividend. So I would emphasise skill development centres nationwide.

The 'before' picture would show you an oversized individual, while the 'after' picture would feature the same person but with a perfect physique, thanks to whatever potion or gym was being advertised. Or, you could have an acne-scarred face magically transformed into a blemish-free one. No prizes for guessing what the messaging was all about. It's a bit like that when it comes to reading the tea leaves regarding the economy in 2024.

India’s first dedicated polarimetry mission to study various dynamics of bright astronomical X-ray sources in extreme conditions," the ISRO said. The PSLV-C58/EXPOSAT Mission will be launched at 9:10 am on Monday, January 1, 2024. The launch is planned from "the first launch-pad, SDSC-SHAR (SatishLive Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota), Sriharikota," ISRO said.

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International Space Station (ISS) are set to witness the transition distinctively—by observing a total of 16 New Year countdowns. Due to the high-speed velocity and non-stop orbit of the space station around the Earth, the astronauts onboard the ISS witness approximately 16 sunrises and sunsets within a 24-hour cycle. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) says, “In 24 hours, the space station makes 16 orbits of Earth, travelling through 16 sunrises and sunsets." Travelling at a speed of five miles per second, the space station completes a full orbit around the Earth about every 90 minutes.

SAO PAULO (Reuters) — Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin on Sunday unveiled government measures aimed at providing companies with tax benefits so they can buy new machinery and invest in transportation.

In the ever-dynamic world of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin continues to be a focal point of market activity. As of Sunday, Bitcoin is trading at $42,270, marking a slight increase of 0.52 percent. Amidst this fluctuating landscape, Nigeria’s Yellow Card projects a significant boom in cryptocurrency once the country’s central bank relaxes its current restrictions.

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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.

federal holidays are on the horizon can be instrumental in making these plans. In the United States, there are 11 fixed federal holidays each year, providing a welcomed break from routine and an opportunity to reflect on historical events and figures. The Federal Pay Organization, citing 5 U.S.C. 6103, emphasizes, «There are eleven Federal Holidays recognized by the United States Government. On these days, all non-essential government employees are off work, and most government offices, including post offices, are closed.»

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Indian equities are set for an eventful journey in 2024, with a slew of local and global cues — varying from interest rates to Lok Sabha polls to geopolitical happenings. Analysts are of the view that the bull run in the domestic equity market will continue, and over the next 3-6 months, the benchmark indices — Sensex and Nifty — could climb up to 7%.

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

Bihar Police have arrested a gang for running a fraudulent operation called the 'All India Pregnant Job Agency' in Nawada district. This elaborate scheme involved luring people with the promise of a payout of Rs 13 lakh for impregnating women who were unable to conceive, a TOI report stated.

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ISRO is set to welcome the new year with the launch of its first X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite that would offer insights into celestial objects like black holes, onboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle rocket on Monday. The launch comes after the success of its Gaganyaan Test Vehicle D1 mission in October. The PSLV-C58 rocket, in its 60th mission, would carry primary payload XPoSat and 10 other satellites to be deployed in low earth orbits.

China's most serious earthquake in nearly a decade were found on Sunday, a tragedy that has renewed concern over exposed populations in seismically active zones. That raises official fatalities from the magnitude 6.2 quake that rocked the northwestern provinces of Qinghai and Gansu almost two weeks ago to 151. The final bodies were found in Qinghai at 1:16 a.m. (1716 GMT Saturday), state media reported.

Happy New Year 2024: In the age of swift communication, spreading New Year cheer and good wishes extends beyond conventional greetings. Here is how you can download and share stickers, labels, and wishes on popular platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram.