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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday conveyed a Christmas message to the global Christian community, emphasizing that Israel still grapples with the absence of lasting peace. Here are the top ten updates on the Israel-Gaza war: 1. “To our Christian friends around the world, Merry Christmas," Netanyahu said, adding, “Christmas is supposed to be a time of goodwill to all men and peace on Earth.

South Korean coast guards – and rough sea weather – appear to have thwarted a high-profile suspected crypto price fixer’s daring effort to flee the country for China.

India is set to step up presence in the Arabian Sea after a tanker ferrying goods to Mangalore was attacked by a drone off the Porbandar coast. Additional deployments to ensure the safety of commercial shipping in the region are likely to take place shortly. Officials said that Indian warships are already present in the area and are conducting searches on nearby vessels, while the stricken MV Chem Pluto is being escorted to Mumbai by a coast guard vessel.

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.

Northern and northeastern parts of the country have experienced a record-breaking chill since last week, with some areas in the northeast hitting minus 40 Celsius (minus 40 Fahrenheit) and below as biting cold air flowed down from the Arctic.

Vedanta Ltd approved a Rs 200-crore contribution to political parties, even as the parent company is working round the clock to arrange a $1-billion payment on dollar-denominated bonds that are due in January. The board also approved reinstating the unutilised limit of Rs 57 crore — agreed in June 2022 — for making contributions to political parties. ET has reviewed the copy of the resolution passed by the board. Emails sent to Vedanta Ltd for its comments remained unanswered until the publication of this report. The limits of Rs 200 crore and Rs 57 crore contributions are valid until March 2025, the resolution copy shows. The board has approved «the contribution either directly or through electoral trust and in any form including subscription to electoral bonds». Vedanta's board resolution stated that the «chairman and the vice chairman be, and are hereby, severally authorised to decide the quantum of political contribution to be paid to individual political parties». Anil Agarwal is the non-executive chairman of Vedanta and his brother Navin Agarwal is executive vice chairman, according to the company's website. Vedanta passed the resolution on November 4, just two days before the 29th tranche of electoral bond sales was launched.

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and Walt Disney Co. have signed a non-binding term sheet in London last week to move ahead with plans to create country’s largest media and entertainment business if the deal goes through. The 51:49 stock and cash merger in favour Mukesh Ambani-led group is expected to get finalised to complete all commercial ratifications and regulatory approvals by February even though Reliance is keen to wrap it up even earier by January end, said people in the know.

Renting costs in prime residential micro-markets in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Noida, and Gurugram have surged by up to 35% in 2023, driven by the resumption of normal office routines by corporate employees who had chosen to work from non-metro locations through the Covid years. Central Delhi, Golf Course Road, and Dwarka Expressway in Gurugram have witnessed the highest appreciation of 35% while in Mumbai, rentals have increased by 19%. As per Savills India, cities are observing a rise in average rental values due to the increasing demand for leasing larger homes, with improved amenities gaining momentum.

India is set to step up presence in the Arabian Sea after a tanker ferrying goods to Mangalore was attacked by a drone off the Porbandar coast. Additional deployments to ensure the safety of commercial shipping in the region are likely to take place shortly. Officials said that Indian warships are already present in the area and are conducting searches on nearby vessels, while the stricken MV Chem Pluto is being escorted to Mumbai by a coast guard vessel.

These activities were followed by infiltration of terrorists using the Pir Panjal Valley and subsequent counter-terror operations by security forces to flush out militants, they said. In the past too, militants have used the arduous Pir Panjal route to enter Jammu through the Line of Control in Poonch and Rajouri to further move towards Kashmir. Last week, militants killed four Army personnel and reportedly mutilated the bodies of at least two soldiers and took away weapons of some of them.

France on suspicion of human trafficking, have applied for asylum. There were 11 unaccompanied minors on board Airbus A340, according to sources. Six of them have shown interest in applying for asylum.

₹10 trillion capital spending in 2023-24 Union budget. And this spending is expected to continue for a few more years till the investment cycle is established where private and public spends complement to strengthen infrastructure. India will spend ₹143 trillion on infrastructure between fiscals 2024 and 2030, more than twice the ₹67 trillion spent in the past seven financial years from 2017, according to Infrastructure Year Book 2023 released by ratings agency Crisil.

NEW DELHI : As the government looks to bring electricity under goods and services tax (GST), the Union power ministry is looking at its likely impact on the industry, states’ revenue and household electricity bills. Electricity is one of several commodities like petrol, diesel and natural gas that have so far remained out of the purview of GST. Audit and consulting firm Deloitte, which was appointed to analyse the impact of the move, submitted a report to the power ministry that showed the move would benefit industry by lowering its outgo in levies.

Indian Navy swiftly responded to the maritime incident involving a drone attack on MT Chem Pluto in the Arabian Sea and continues to monitor the situation very closely with all stakeholders, the Ministry of Defence informed in a press release. The vessel with 22 crew (21 Indian and one Vietnamese) was reported on fire after being hit by a projectile at around 7:45 am on December 23 likely to be a missile or drone. Responding swiftly to the developing situation, the Indian Navy diverted a maritime patrol aircraft operating in the area to undertake routine surveillance. Indian Navy also diverted the Indian naval ship Mormugao to assess the situation and provide assistance to MT Chem Pluto. The naval maritime patrol aircraft overflew MT Chem Pluto at 1:15 pm on December 23 and established contact with the crew.

₹11,885 in July-September 2017 will be the equivalent of ₹15,806 by April-June 2023. Therefore, the actually observed average earnings of ₹13,347 in the later period is actually a decline of 15.5% in real terms.

Efficiency becomes particularly salient when applied to logistics. For logistics, efficiency translates into reduced costs, which have far-reaching implications for a country's economy. Efficient trade: Lower logistics costs mean more efficient trade and transportation, reducing consumer prices and heightened business productivity. Countries with streamlined logistics can gain a competitive advantage in the global market, making their products and services more attractive due to lower costs. Free up resources: Minimising unnecessary logistics expenses can liberate resources for other productive purposes, fostering innovation, investment and growth. Green impact: Efficient logistics entail less waste and a smaller ecological footprint. Jobs, jobs: By attracting more businesses through efficient systems, new employment opportunities emerge. This is why efforts have been made to cut logistics costs through:

NEW DELHI : Spain is pushing for a high level visit from its Prime Minister to India in 2024 according to people aware of the matter. The focus of both countries will be on deepening defence ties and inking migration and mobility agreements. The move comes after Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez missed the G20 Leaders Summit in Delhi in September due to a positive covid diagnosis.

The end of one year and the start of another is always a good time to admit one’s mistakes. And I got something wrong about remote work. In 2020, when offices shuttered and many workers began working remotely, many sceptics decried the arrangement’s loneliness and isolation.

Reuters report said on Sunday. In a statement, Manchester United said that Jim Ratcliffe provided an additional $300 million intended to enable future investment into Old Trafford, a football stadium in Greater Manchester. INEOS has agreed to the Board's request to assume authority for overseeing the football operations of the Club.

California has sued the Ralphs supermarket chain, alleging it violated state law by asking job-seekers whether they had criminal records and illegally rejecting hundreds of applicants

Wall Street closed its eighth straight winning week with a quiet finish following reports showing inflation on the way down and the economy potentially on the way up