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Make in India' and component localisation has led to a decline in imports by major electronic firms such as Samsung, Apple, Whirlpool, Dixon and Havells — possibly for the first time ever. The combined import value of eight electronics firms, that also include LG Electronics, Amber Enterprises and Haier India, fell 7% year-on-year in 2023-24 to ₹95,143 crore, according to their regulatory filings with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). The total import value of these companies had crossed ₹1 lakh crore in 2021-22 and increased further in FY23.

Donald Trump won the US presidential elections 2024 quite convincingly that left Kamala Harris a mile behind, but that has initiated an FBI raid at the Polymarket CEO's house for allegedly accurately predicting the results of the US elections. Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan's phone and electronics where ceased on Wednesday morning, which is the raid that comes a week after the betting platform was able to successfully predict Donald Trump's thumping victory against Democratic Party nominee Kamala Harris. This is being seen as a retribution by some, while Coplan woke up to the sound of FBI officers knocking at his door, demanding his phone and electronics according to The New York Post's report.

The South African government says it has put together a team including mine rescue experts to come up with a plan to bring to surface illegal miners who remain under a disused gold mine

Maharashtra election campaign peaks, the political gallery is keenly watching whether the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) will be able to repeat its Lok Sabha poll-like impressive show by retaining popular interest in its 'Save Constitution' narrative and by holding onto the Maratha-Dalit-Muslim social combination that it had rallied to outmatch Mahayuti six months ago. How MVA works its planks becomes critical given Mahayuti has repositioned its electoral approach and planks as course-correction post-LS poll jolt. The Mahayuti government launching the 'Ladki Bahin Yojana' and hard-selling its welfarist schemes to create a broader socio-economic base of beneficiaries, and BJP-RSS re-tuning its campaign coordination are part of it. The MVA camp sees in BJP's renewed call for Hindu unity and attempts to tap into OBCs' apprehensions about the Marathas agitation for OBC status/reservation as attempts to cut through the Opposition alliance's social base. Political players feel how the MVA planks and Mahayuti's positioning efforts will fare in the Vidarbha region, which saw an MVA sweep in the LS polls and where the BJP and Congress are locked in direct fights in most seats, could have a major bearing on the assembly poll results.

long-range guided rockets that are needed to counter Chinese-origin systems deployed on India's northern borders, with all validation trials completed in a process that lasted almost four years. The indigenous Guided Pinaka rockets can hit targets at a range of over 75 km and are equipped with a guidance kit that corrects their course during flight for enhanced accuracy. The final tests were conducted on November 10 and all technical requirements of the Army have been met. Sources said the next step is to extend their range to 120 km in the first phase and to over 200 km in the second, work for which is already underway. The system has been designed by DRDO in partnership with four companies, including three private sector entities, that have already set up production facilities.

India's drug regulator will meet the representatives of the cosmetics industry to discuss regulatory issues on Tuesday. The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) regulates the import and quality of cosmetics in India. The meeting will be attended by the manufacturers, importers and industry associations.

Sarna Dharma Mahasammelan in Lugu Buru, Gomia, in Bokaro district. The three-day international Sarna religious conference is organised every year and attended by Sarna followers from Bangladesh, Nepal, Assam, Bihar, Odisha, MP, West Bengal and other places. Soren, who has been attending this function every year, took time out in the middle of the election campaign to offer prayers at the conference. «A symbol of the unwavering faith of the Santhal community, he prayed at the sacred place Lugu Buru Ghanta Bari Dhorom Gadh and prayed for the happiness, peace and prosperity of the people of the state. May the blessings of Lugu Baba and Lugu Ayo remain on everyone,» Soren posted on X.

Chipmakers like Qualcomm are pushing the Indian government to delicense a portion of the 6GHz spectrum band to support the latest Wi-Fi 7 technology. However, telecom operators are mounting a pushback seeking for the band to remain licensed and available for cellular connectivity. As a result, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has been putting off its decision on delicensing the band with telecom operators, broadband providers as well as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) caught in the tussle. So, Wi-Fi 7 enabled products are not being allowed to enter the market, with the PlayStation 5 Pro the most recent example. To work around this, chipset makers like Qualcomm and MediaTek are pushing ahead with Wi-Fi 7 products in India. A top Qualcomm executive said that gearmakers are currently working around the ban by not opting for 6GHz support in new routers. Instead, they continue to support 2.5GHz and 5GHz bands which are combined to give a higher bandwidth. The 6GHz spectrum, which spans from 5925-7125MHz, is considered ideal for both 5G services and Wi-Fi use due to its capability to deliver higher bandwidth. Telcos fear that free use of the band for Wi-Fi would eat into their revenue. Even ISRO has raised concerns about potential interference with its satellite operations if the band is used for cellular connectivity.

Donald Trump to the White House could have significant implications for over 1,500 individuals charged with crimes related to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riots. On the campaign trail, Trump frequently referred to those convicted as «political prisoners» and promised to pardon them if reelected. Now, with his victory, questions loom about whether these promises signal a shift in accountability for the events of that day.

Donald Trump privately held «more nuanced» positions on Ukraine, days after he spoke with the president-elect of the United States by phone. Trump's reelection in last week's US presidential vote has raised concerns he could withdraw Washington's significant support for Ukraine once back in the White House. On the campaign trail, the Republican claimed he could end the fighting within hours and that he would talk directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

know thyself', is an endless endeavour full of riches, for he who knows himself knows all. We are shaped by various experiences, and in moments of heightened introspection, we begin to understand our reactions to stimuli in our lives. We understand the sum of ourselves. The birdsong and the regeneration of leaves are a testament to the overwhelming beauty of life and our response to it. Tragedies we endure are pointers to the resilience of the human mind, whose purity is enhanced by suffering — while joyful events warn us that life is transient.

Eva Longoria, an actress, acknowledged that she and her family left the dystopian United States for a better life in Mexico and Spain, escaping the homelessness and exorbitant taxes of California, as quoted in a report by The New York Post. Longoria shared that this is where she spent her entire adult life. However, things were shifting even before the pandemic. It had a different vibe. The COVID-19 pandemic then pushed it over the edge. Whether it's the taxes or the homelessness, she doesn't want to criticise California; it just feels like this phase of her life is over. The 49-year-old Desperate Housewives star countered that Donald Trump's victory was another reason to leave, even though the homelessness and taxes occurred in California during the Democratic administration.

Swiggy piloted a services marketplace, Yello, for astrologers, therapists, etc, as well as Rare, a premium ticketing service for events and restaurants. While patently unrelated to Swiggy's core ensemble, the new entities are systematically attracting existing customers with newer offerings. Such next-gen business growth strategies, joysticked by scalable technology, can be classified as 'momentum diversification' (MD). Historically, brand diversifications were based on existing competencies, 'line' or 'imagery' driven. Line extensions are amply defined by the never-ending variety of aerated drinks in Coca-Cola's and PepsiCo's portfolios, not to mention the innumerable iPhone iterations. Imagery extensions originate from category-agnostic customer associations, such as couturier Giorgio Armani launching perfumes, or Porsche designing mobile phones. Line-ups scarcely conceal legacy connectivity, whether competency-based or appeal-driven, and are invariably subject to the scathing scrutiny of the boardroom and armchair marketers. MD is the outcome of a booming alliance of personal technology and customer-centricity. An established trust-cum-convenience equation with a substantial consuming class can be the foundation for unlimited opportunities, undeterred by draconian filters of brand suitability. Here, trust is the consistent delivery of measurable value, and convenience, a smooth process that facilitates access and choice.

quality control regime for electrical goods to allow testing and certification at laboratories owned by equipment manufacturers, officials said. These equipment- like circuit breakers — can now be covered under a modified quality control regime. This relaxation in norm will benefit companies wanting to shift electrical equipment manufacturing out from China, they told ET, since these products can be conveniently tested at more facilities. «Effectively, India has doubled the number of labs where quality of electrical goods like circuit breakers can be vetted. These certifications are valid under Scheme X of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS),» a senior official told ET, adding that the heavy industries ministry is the first to allow testing under this scheme. With this, enforcement of the Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order, 2020 (EEQCO, 2020) can now begin. «The domestic industry was concerned since there is inadequate testing infrastructure to certify products for compliance with the QCO,» the official said.

energy efficiency is the central pillar of its plan to achieve Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, which aims for a 45% reduction in carbon intensity and a 1 bn t reduction in GHG emissions by 2030. Hitting these targets is indispensable to its long-term goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2070. Bottlenecks that hinder adoption of energy-efficient technologies — finance, sustainable supply chains and policies — must be identified and addressed. For emerging markets, energy demand is essential for development. The developing world must look to sustainable progress through improved energy efficiency, integration of RE, and adoption of innovative technologies that promote cleaner and more efficient-energy systems. To do this, financing, supportive policy frameworks and continued international collaboration are required to ensure access to necessary resources, supply chains and expertise. One such critical area for collaboration is sharing best practices among developing countries like Brazil, South Africa and Indonesia. These nations often face similar challenges in enhancing energy efficiency. Working together can lead to significant advancements. For example, India can champion initiatives that facilitate access to investments and technologies, particularly for manufacturing countries.

Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma hammered unbeaten centuries as India posted a colossal 283 for 1 in the fourth and final T20 International against South Africa on Friday. The duo’s partnership helped India set a new benchmark for T20I batting, with both players crafting match-winning centuries in what was a historic first for Indian cricket.

fire personnel, besides the special fire vehicles. The state-of-the-art equipment, including AI-powered fire detection cameras to monitor potential fire outbreaks, will be also put into service. The government has worked out a plan to station firefighters in each sector. The response time has been now set as two minutes to quickly control any fire incident. The government wants to hold Mahakumbh 2025 as a zero-fire event. The Fire department is working tirelessly to achieve this objective. As a part of its preparations, the focus is on the deployment of advanced rescue tenders and 200 specially trained rescue teams. To control fire incidents in the akhadas, 5,000 special fire extinguishers are being provided.

Congress has complained to the Election Commission of India of ads being placed strategically within Marathi language television serials to promote the Mahayuti campaign. One Marathi television channel has been running the ads since yesterday which show a hoarding of the Shiv sena campaign slogan after a particular scene in the serial. General secretary of the Maharashtra Congress Sachin Sawant complained to the State Election Commission about the placement of the ads. “ In serials after a particular scene is over it cuts to a different scene but here they have shown a road with a hoarding put up by the Shiv Sena on the road. This is blatant paid ads and it is not accidental as it has happened in all the serials running in the particular entertainment channel.”said Sawant to ET. Sawant has approached the State Election Commission officials to take action against those involved. “ Firstly an FIR needs to be filed against the channel as well as the Shiv Sena(shinde) which has inserted these ads blatantly. Secondly it's clear that the channel has taken money to place these ads so an Economic Offence should also be registered against those involved.”said Sawant.

Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Friday confiscated more than 80 kg of cocaine worth around Rs 900 crore in the national capital, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said and asserted that the government's hunt against drug rackets will continue «ruthlessly». The confiscation of the «high-grade» party drug came on a day a joint operation by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Navy and Gujarat ATS led to the recovery of about 700 kg of Methamphetamine off the Gujarat coast. This operation on the sea also saw the arrest of 8 Iranian nationals.

Emaar India, the local arm of Dubai's Emaarproperties, is expected to achieve pre-sale of Rs 5,000 crore in FY 24-25 as it has entered into the next phase of expansion in India, Kalyan Chakrabarti, CEO of Emaar India, told ET. In the current financial year, it has sold commercial plots worth Rs 500 crore and a holiday home project in Alibaug, which will generate revenue of Rs 700 crore. It is expecting another Rs 2,500 crore from a project in Gurgaon while another smaller project will be launched later this year. “We will continue to expand in other cities but Gurgaon will be our main market for next few years. The projects that are getting launched, are receiving good response from the buyers and we are self sufficient to execute projects,” said Chakrabarti.