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₹10,000 crore—more than $1 billion (about ₹8,300 crore) —and I don’t think we’ll need to take that figure up further. Will local electronics manufacturing in India need concerted efforts to create a component supply chain now, given that we’re assembling a sizeable amount? Even China, which controls 70-72% of the global value chains (GVCs), makes a value addition that is in the low two-digits. Even they, for exports exceeding $1 trillion, import $650-700 billion in components.

In a surprising turn of events in the dynamic cryptocurrency market, a new contender is emerging with the potential to reach trading volumes similar to the popular Shiba Inu (SHIB).

The Dogs of the Dow is a popular strategy getting much attention now that the year-end is here. The theory assumes that this year’s losers will be next year’s winners, which is often true. Dow Dogs offers value and above-average yield, with Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (NASDAQ:WBA) being a primary example. Walgreens is 2023’s worst-performing Dow stock, down 30% YOY but now trading at a deep value while paying more than 7% in yield. The value and yield alone are an attractive force, add in the new CEO, a potential sale of Boots and the outlook for turnaround, and it’s a viable if speculative investment for income seekers.

parade with the theme «Celebrating a World of Music» is set to embark on its 5 1/2-mile route through Pasadena, California. The procession will showcase floats and marching bands from various parts of the country. Guided by the esteemed multi-award-winning actor and singer Audra McDonald, the 135th edition of the Tournament of Roses Parade is poised to usher in the year 2024 on Monday.

Manipur Police and unidentified miscreants. Four police commandos were injured in a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) attack on one of their posts on Saturday night, officials said. In another development, a village volunteer was injured in a gunfight between two groups at Tabungkhok area in Imphal East district in the wee hours of Sunday, police said. A series of ambushes targeted specialised commandos in Moreh, near key location point of Assam Rifles.

probe into the blast near the Israel Embassy widens, investigators have started looking for clues from two similar incidents in the past: An IED blast in the same locality in 2021 and an attack on an Israeli diplomat in 2012. The National Investigation Agency probing the 2021 blast case has been unable to make any breakthrough so far. In February 2012, when a diplomat was targeted in Chanakyapuri, similar attempts were made on an Israel embassy staff member in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, and another in Bangkok.

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terrorists were killed in clashes with the security forces in two separate incidents in Pakistan, the army said on Sunday. During the conduct of an intelligence-based operation on the night of December 30-31, five terrorists «were sent to hell» following intense clashes between troops and the militants, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the army. The terrorists' hideout was also busted and a cache of arms, ammunition and explosives was recovered, it said, adding that a sanitisation operation was being carried out to eliminate other terrorists in the area.

(Reuters) -Russia on Sunday said it attacked military facilities in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv overnight, including a hotel housing military commanders and «foreign mercenaries», in response to Ukraine's strikes on Belgorod the previous day.

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BEIJING (Reuters) — President Xi Jinping said on Sunday that China will consolidate and enhance the positive trend of its economic recovery in 2024, and sustain long-term economic development with deeper reforms.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that new India no more tolerant to ‘let it be’ mindset and believes firmly in ‘let's do it’ approach” Singh has said that the Government is developing a strong base of domestic defence industrial ecosystem to make India a strategic economy. Addressing the 21st convocation ceremony of Tezpur University on December 31, 2023 at Tezpur, Raksha Mantri said, the ministry is making all efforts to achieve the target of becoming self-reliant in the defence sector. Singh stressed that for the first time, the import of arms was restricted.

Jammu turned pale for Lal Hussain, 85, on December 22, when he witnessed thrashing of his three relatives, who were beaten to death after being picked up for questioning by the army. “It felt like hell. I have never seen or experienced anything like that.

Rajnath Singh on Sunday said the government is developing a strong base of domestic defence industrial ecosystem to make the country a strategic economy. Addressing the 21st Convocation of Tezpur University here, Singh said his ministry is making all efforts to achieve the target of becoming self-reliant in the defence sector.

1. The Indian Navy has substantially enhanced maritime surveillance efforts in the central/north Arabian Sea and augmented force levels. 2. Task Groups comprising destroyers and frigates have been deployed to undertake maritime security operations and render assistance to merchant vessels in case of any incident.

The Nifty 50 index closed 0.22% lower at 21,731 points, while the Sensex settled 0.23% down at 72,240 points — both only slightly shy of the record highs hit in the previous session. The Nifty has jumped over 20% in 2023 and the Sensex has risen nearly 19% to log their best years since 2021 and second-best since 2017, fuelled by sustained domestic mutual fund inflows, the return of foreign buying, better-than-expected macroeconomic growth and steady corporate earnings. Here's how analysts read the market pulse: «Immediate support is observed around 21600, followed by 21500, while strong support lies around the week's low around the 21300 mark. Although prices are in uncharted territory with no prominent resistance visible, 21850 followed by 22000 presents an immediate hurdle, considering the overbought conditions.

₹13 lakh to men for ‘impregnating women’ who were not able to conceive a child with their partners. A total of eight people were arrested in Bihar's Nawada for allegedly luring men into scandalous schemes on social media, according to a Times of India report. Also Read: Banking-related scams surged over 2X in H1FY23 from last year: RBI Report The group operated as 'All India Pregnant Job (Baby Birth Service),' on different social media platforms and used to lure men to participate in job service where they will get an opportunity to earn money by impregnating women.

Nifty 50 in Review | From Tata Motors to Infosys, here are the top 10 Nifty 50 stocks that moved the most in 2023 The bullish trend was underpinned by sustained inflows from domestic mutual funds, foreign capital, better-than-expected economic growth, and robust corporate earnings. Investors on Dalal Street witnessed a significant boost to their wealth, with a staggering ₹81.90 lakh crore added in 2023, propelled by an impressive rally in stocks. However, in the final trading session of the year, both Nifty 50 and Sensex experienced a halt to their five-day winning streak.

Renewable Energy Stocks: India's sun-drenched fields and windswept coasts are witnessing a silent revolution. Renewable energy capacity has crossed the 179.5 GW mark, making India the 4th largest player globally in both wind and solar power. This rapid green surge isn't just powering homes and industries; it's electrifying stock markets and driving India's ambitious climate goals, according to as the REN21 Renewables 2022 Global Status Report.