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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Indian stock market fell for the sixth successive session on Thursday, 14 November, due to weak global trends, a rise in the dollar index, a weakening rupee, and a sell-off from foreign investors. The Nifty50 index closed at 23,532.70 on Thursday, 0.11% lower than the previous close.

disqualification of MPs for holding office of profit and bring a new one which is in sync with present requirements. The legislative department of the Union law ministry has floated the draft 'Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Bill, 2024' prepared on the lines of recommendations made by the Joint Committee on Offices of Profit (JCOP) then headed by Kalraj Mishra in the 16th Lok Sabha. The proposed bill seeks to rationalise section 3 of the existing Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959 and to remove the negative list of offices provided in the schedule containing offices, the holders of which would incur disqualification. It also proposes to remove the conflict between the existing Act and certain other statutes which have an express provision for not to incur disqualification.

Indian Biogas Association (IBA) has called for the implementation of the odd-even vehicle rule in Delhi NCR to address air pollution and promote a shift toward electric and compressed biogas (CBG) or natural gas vehicles. This suggestion aligns with GRAP 4 measures, which enforce the rule when the air quality index (AQI) exceeds 450. Currently, GRAP 3 measures are in place as the AQI remains in the «severe» range, according to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). IBA Chairman Gaurav Kedia, in an interaction with PTI, emphasized the potential benefits of the odd-even rule. «We recommend implementing the Odd-Even Rule for Petrol and Diesel Vehicles in the coming months so that a good impact can be seen for the air pollution levels in Delhi, and subsidy on EVs and CNG/CBG vehicles, as this will compel the citizens to shift to greener fuel alternatives,» he stated. Delhi's air pollution intensifies during winter, with AQI levels often surpassing 300. This persistent issue has placed Delhi among the most polluted cities globally. While crop residue burning from neighboring states contributes to the problem, it is only part of a broader set of pollution sources.

The Nifty has dropped 10.53% from its all-time high, shedding 2,767 points to close at 23,559, near its 200-day EMA, signaling sustained bearish momentum.

Eknath Shinde on Saturday claimed that industries migrated out of the state as the previous Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government did not support them, but the situation has been reversed now. Speaking at a campaign rally in Guhagar assembly constituency in this coastal district ahead of the November 20 state elections, Shinde also said that Maharashtra has regained its top position in the country and accounts for 52 per cent of the total Foreign Direct Investment flow. «Industries left the state because of the Maha Vikas Aghadi as they did not get support (from the government) and we are being blamed for that. You (the MVA) show what you did in two-and-half years. I am ready to give an account of industries brought to the state and ones that are operational. Let people know the truth,» he said.

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have maintained their bearish stance on Indian markets in November, extending their massive selloff from October, already pulling out Rs 22,420 crores in the first half of November, according to NSDL data. The FPIs had offloaded a staggering Rs 1,13,858 crore in October.

If accepted, these products would come under the oversight of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) instead of the current regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). According to the TOI report, the committee, led by former health secretary Apurva Chandra, argued that supplements making health claims should undergo stricter scrutiny before licensing. This would also mean harsher penalties for companies making false claims about disease prevention or mitigation.

A European regulatory committee now recommends approval of the Alzheimer’s treatment lecanemab a few months after rejecting the drug

The Biden administration has released guidelines for using artificial intelligence in the power grid, water system, air travel network and other pieces of critical infrastructure

In anticipation of a correction, Axis Balanced Advantage Fund has brought down the net equity exposure from over 70% in January 2024 to around 53% in October. «Our proprietary model recommended reducing equity allocation over the past 4-5 months, particularly following the market run-up around the Lok Sabha election. This decision was driven by key variables such as high valuations and a moderation in high-frequency indicators,» says Jayesh Sundar,Equity: Fund Manager,Axis Mutual Fund.

1 According to the records, 1 in 7 of all diabetics in the world currently are from India.2 It is anticipated that by 2045, 134 million people will be affected by diabetes.3 Diabetes is usually split into type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes is becoming more common, yet it is still not widespread in India. On the other hand type 2 diabetes (T2D) affects 90–95% of diabetics in India.1

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India International Trade Fair (IITF) set to commence Thursday at Pragati Maidan, the Delhi Traffic Police has released an advisory to manage anticipated high volumes of traffic. The advisory comes as nearly 60,000 visitors are expected daily, with the number likely to surge to 150,000 on weekends and holidays.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Newborn care in India is deeply influenced by a blend of cultural beliefs, traditions, and modern medical science. Although all these customs have been handed down the line of generations and have significant cultural meaning, evidence-based medicine asks for certain practices to be reviewed.

India VIX, the volatility gauge, surged 5.79% to close at 15.43 on Wednesday, indicating heightened caution. The Nifty future closed negative with losses of 1.10% at 23,696 levels.

investment opportunities with potential upsides. Goldman Sachs has reiterated its confidence in Eicher Motors and Larsen & Toubro (L&T), citing strong growth drivers and robust performance indicators.

President-elect Donald Trump says Elon Musk and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a new “Department of Government Efficiency.”

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Donald Trump has tasked Elon Musk with setting up a panel to streamline the U.S. government. Although the president-elect has said little about how this group would operate, Musk has previously set an ambitious goal of cutting $2 trillion of spending. Here is how this new panel, which will be headed up by Musk, the world's richest person, and former Republican Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, might work.

India VIX, a measure of market volatility, rose by 2.40% to end the session at 14.60 on Tuesday.

Zinka Logistics, which operates the BlackBuck platform, will open for subscription today. The issue, which is a combination of fresh equity sale of Rs 550 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of 2.06 crore shares, will be available for bidding till November 18. Ahead of the issue opening, the company bagged Rs 500 crore from anchor investors where marquee investors including Nomura, Hornbill Orchid India Fund, Steadview Capital Mauritius, TIMF Holdings, Florida Retirement System among others participated.