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HDFC Bank and Tally Solutions to help startups growth. Under the MoU with the bank, startups will benefit from customised banking and financial products designed to cater to their specific requirements, such as working capital, credit access, and cash flow management. Sumeet Kumar Jarangal, director of Startup India, said by leveraging the bank's expertise and resources, DPIIT aims to provide startups with seamless access to financial services and innovative solutions. «This collaboration will not only effectively combat the critical challenges like funding and financial management but also create a conducive environment for startups to innovate and flourish in a result-oriented manner,» he said.

Supriya Lifescience on Wednesday opened a new multipurpose active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) production block, Module E, at the Lote Parshuram site, in Maharashtra. The facility, developed with an investment of approximately Rs 120 crore, adds a substantial capacity of 335 kiloliters to the company’s operations. This expansion boosts the Lote Parshuram capacity by over 55%, increasing it from 597 KLPD kilo liters per day) to 932 KLPD. The new production block is designed to support Supriya’s strategic focus on expanding its R&D capabilities and scaling up its pipeline of innovative products.

Tethered drones have been deployed in the Maha Kumbh area to provide comprehensive aerial surveillance ahead of next year's event, officials said on Tuesday. The high-tech device capable of capturing high-resolution images, videos, and sensor data leaves no corner of Mahakumbh Nagar unmonitored, they said. Held every 12 years, the Maha Kumbh is scheduled to take place in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26. The state-of-the-art system is a major step towards safeguarding the devotees, officials said, adding that Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rajesh Dwivedi has appointed an expert team to oversee its operation.

Bengaluru is set to experience its coldest December night in over a decade this week, with temperatures predicted to drop to 10°C, breaking an over a decade-old record. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts that this temperature could be the lowest since 2010, surpassing the city's previous coldest December night in 2011.

USCIS) has introduced sweeping reforms to the H-1B visa program, refining eligibility standards and offering new flexibility to both employers and skilled foreign workers. The regulations, finalized on Tuesday, reintroduce a “prior deference” policy for visa extensions and address long-standing concerns regarding the program's integrity and accessibility.

Rex Heuermann's case has drawn significant attention due to its complexity and the number of victims involved over many years. Heuermann a 61-year-old architect from New York has been identified as the primary suspect in a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach killings. Prosecutors claim they have substantial evidence linking Heuermann to multiple murders, but he maintains his innocence. He was arrested last year and has since been charged with multiple counts of murder, including a recently added charge for the death of Valerie Mack, bringing the total number of murder charges against him to seven. Heuermann has pleaded not guilty to the charges related to the six women previously identified, known as the «Gilgo Four,» whose remains were discovered on Long Island. He lived with his family in Massapequa Park on Long Island and commuted to a Manhattan architecture office. Also Read: All of a sudden Biden and Co says drone mystery has been solved; here's the reason they cited

Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation (ENPO), which has been demanding a separate ‘Frontier Nagaland Territory (FNT) said that the tripartite talks with the Centre and the state government are in an advanced stage. ENPO is seeking a separate ‘Frontier Nagaland Territory (FNT)’ comprising six districts for seven backward tribes. ENPO General Secretary M. Honang Konyak said that they are optimistic that the Central government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, would not fail in fulfilling the proposed offer of FNT by the Centre in the interest of the people of eastern Nagaland.

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) does not check the veracity of the documents submitted. The EPCG scheme allows import of capital goods for pre-production, production and post-production at zero customs duty to produce quality goods and services.

Bluey animated film. In her first feature film, Bluey, the puppy and star of the Bafta-winning children's television program, is making her big screen debut, as quoted in a report by BBC. In Australia, Disney+, ABC iView, and ABC Kids will stream it after it opens in theatres in 2027. Disney and BBC Studios, the BBC's commercial division, are collaborating on the project.

IEEMA and Chairman of ELECRAMA 2025, said. “Presently, the industry size is USD 70 billion in India, with USD 12 billion in exports. We are poised to grow to a USD 130 billion industry with exports of USD 25 billion by 2030,” Vikram Gandotra told ET. ELECRAMA 2025, the world's largest electrical show, will take place from February 22 to 26, 2025, in Greater Noida. A flagship showcase of the Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers' Association (IEEMA), in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Heavy Industries, it will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers from around the world. The event will feature exhibitions, technology showcases, networking opportunities, and events that will serve as a springboard for the Indian electrical industry.

DIGI-EXAM system to check impersonation, multi-stage and multi-session testing, test centre allocation policy, setting up secured test centres in each district and mobile testing centres in rural and remote areas are among the recommendations made by the Centre's high-level panel on exam reforms. The report by the seven-member panel headed by former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief R Radhakrishnan was made public on Tuesday. The panel noted that there was a strong case for transition from pen-and-paper based tests to Computer Based Test (CBT) as the preferred methodology while the challenges in reaching out to underserved areas could be network, test infrastructure and competent human resources. The panel recommended the introduction of a DIGI-EXAM system on the lines of DIGI-YATRA to ensure that only the candidate writing the exam joined the intended programme.

Indian defence forces are aiming to expand their assets in space and bolster the strength of the agencies responsible for these tasks. A detailed presentation was recently made by the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) to senior Defence Ministry functionaries in the presence of service chiefs and key stakeholders from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Government officials told that the defence forces are focusing on enhancing the number of space-based assets and the necessary ground infrastructure to support them.

Singh, a Rajya Sabha member, had recently addressed a press conference in Delhi where he allegedly made allegations against Sulakshana Sawant, the wife of CM Pramod Sawant. Sulakshana Sawant filed a complaint in the civil court at Bicholim in north Goa. The ad-hoc civil judge heard the suit and issued a notice to Sanjay Singh, returnable on January 10, 2025.

This stance, which was less common among GOP figures at the time, suggested a willingness to recognize LGBTQ+ rights, signaling some level of support for same-sex relationships. However, his views have shifted since then, leaving many questioning what his 2024 administration might mean for the future of marriage equality. By 2015, Trump changed his position to endorse «traditional marriage» when speaking with CNN. This statement reflected a more conservative viewpoint that aligned with the party's stance at that time. However, after being elected in 2016, he appeared to soften his position, telling 60 Minutes that he was «fine» with same-sex marriage, despite the GOP's critique of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the issue.

«The research on quantum computing has been ongoing for several years by various institutions, including us. The Quantum Reference Facility is coming up at the C-DAC facility in Bangalore,» said A S Murty, senior scientist and Kolkata head of the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC). The scientist was speaking on the sidelines of the International Symposium on Quantum Computing (ISQCI 2024) held in Kolkata.

Taylor Swift reportedly received $175K in birthday presents from Travis Kelce, and a source close to the couple clarified this. Although there were no reports of Taylor Swift celebrating her 35th birthday this past weekend with friends, the singer still appears to have had a fantastic birthday, as quoted in a report by Marie Claire. On Friday evening, Travis Kelce attended the Kansas City Chiefs' required holiday party, but he reportedly left early to join Swift for a private celebration of Swift's birthday. Even though the celebration was modest, Kelce's presents for Swift were anything but, if a report from The Sun that lists the opulent items the NFL player gave her to embrace the occasion is any indication. According to The Sun, Kelce spent nearly $175,000 on flowers and jewellery for Swift, including:

US Presidential elections 2024. However, as he has finally come to power, his plans of implementing mass deportations is instilling fear in the minds of economists, who are even claiming that there could be some massive trouble for the US economy if Trump decides to go ahead with this plan.

Narendra Modi ripped into Congress in Lok Sabha last week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the party, accusing it of treating the Constitution as the «private property» of one family and amending it to remain in power. Shah's comments came during a discussion on the «Glorious Journey of 75 Years of the Constitution of India» in the Parliament. The senior BJP leader alleged that the Congress brought various amendments to the Constitution for its own benefit.

The data regarding drugs recalled after failing quality tests is not maintained centrally by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO). During the year 2023-24 (April to March), 2,988 drug samples were declared not of standard quality while 282 drug samples were found to be spurious or adulterated, she said.

Databricks said on Tuesday it had secured a valuation of $62 billion after a $10 billion funding round led by Thrive Capital, highlighting the robust demand for artificial intelligence-focused startups. The data and analytics company will invest the funds in new AI products and acquisitions while expanding its international footprint. The massive fundraise highlights Silicon Valley's unprecedented appetite for companies capitalizing on the AI boom.