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The new Kia Syros is positioned between the Sonet and Seltos, offering more space on the inside like compact SUVs along with a well-loaded cabin with latest tech and creature comforts

Kia Syros Subcompact SUV

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], December 21: Latteys Industries Limited, an NSE-listed leader in energy-efficient solar submersible pumps, has announced remarkable financial results for the Quarter and Half Year ending September 2024.

Latteys Industries Limited Reports Exceptional Results for Q2 FY 2024

New Delhi [India], December 21: Whispering Earth's MyEcoTour has been awarded the coveted MSME INDIA 5000 Award for the year 2024. MyEcoTour is a luxury travel service provider based in Mumbai, India. It offers mindful and immersive travel experiences worldwide, prioritizing eco-conscious practices and carbon footprint reduction. This award is a stamp of their quality standards, exceptional customer service and commitment to society.

Whispering Earth\'s MyEcoTour Wins MSME INDIA 5000, Year 2024 Award

New Delhi [India], December 21: Surya Sarees, Delhi's renowned ethnic fashion house, celebrates World Saree Day 2024 with grandeur, grace, and an unwavering commitment to India's sartorial heritage.

Surya Sarees Celebrates World Saree Day 2024: A Tribute to Tradition and Timeless Craftsmanship

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja faces scrutiny from Australian media after a press conference at the MCG on Saturday

Ravindra Jadeja

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RBI stated that while it has directed banks not to charge excessive rates of interest, it does not directly regulate the rates charged by banks

Supreme Court, SC

The government on Friday announced an increase in the minimum support price (MSP) for copra by up to Rs 420 to Rs 12,100 per quintal for 2025 with a budget outlay of Rs 855 crore.
A decision in this regard was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The MSP for 'milling copra' has been increased by Rs 420 to Rs 11,582 per quintal, while for 'ball copra' by Rs 100 to Rs 12,100 per quintal for 2025, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told reporters.
The total financial implication would be Rs 855 crore.
Cooperative agencies Nafed and NCCF will be the central nodal agencies for the procurement of copra, he added.

Ashwini Vaishnaw, Ashwini, Vaishnaw

December marked the second policy review meeting for the external members, who have a fixed four-year term

Inflation, Vegetables, Fruits, Budget 2024

Amid controversy over Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar, Kejriwal launches Dr Ambedkar Samman Scholarship, pledging support for Dalit students pursuing studies abroad

Kejriwal, Arvind Kejriwal

Private equity and venture capital (PE/VC) funds invested USD 4 billion in November, which was 156 per cent higher than the year-ago period but lower about 15 per cent compared with the preceding month, a report said on Wednesday.
The month saw 87 deals -- 47 per cent higher than the 59 transactions in November 2023, as per the report by industry lobby grouping IVCA and consultancy firm EY.
"While 2024 had started off on a strong note, geopolitical tensions, uncertainty over US elections outcome, and inflation weighed on the markets, as did the bid-ask spread between seller expectations and buyer valuations," the consultancy firm's partner Vivek Soni said.
Soni said pure-play PE/VC investments in November totalled USD 3.5 billion in November, a 297 per cent increase compared to the USD 873 million in November 2023 and 27 per cent higher than the USD 2.7 billion in October 2024.
The real estate and infrastructure asset class declined by a fifth when compared to the year-ago period t

Fintechs in the country have grown in the last decade, both in the number of entities and scale. The key growth sectors have been payments, credit, insurance and wealth management, fuelled by angel investors, venture capital (VC) and private equity.

Reliance Nippon Life Insurance, a subsidiary of debt-ridden Reliance Capital (RCAP), has initiated talks with IndusInd Bank for bancassurance partnership as the IIHL and RCAP deal has reached the final lap.
Mauritius-based IndusInd International Holdings Ltd (IIHL), the parent entity of IndusInd Bank, won the bid to acquire RCAP and entities under it.
"IIHL and Japan-based Nippon Life have struck a good understanding and they are absolutely clear about promoting the insurance business. This augurs very well for the business and policyholders as IIHL has a very strong capital base and a solid global aspiration in BFSI space," Reliance Nippon Life Insurance CEO Ashish Vohra told PTI.
Hinduja Group company IIHL is expecting to complete the acquisition of RCAP by next month nearly a year after the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approved its rescue plan.
"Bancassurance was a missing link in our structure and we have started exploring the possibility with IndusInd Bank and we are .

Reliance Nippon Life insurance

The rating agency also noted that inflation is likely to decline to 4.3 per cent in FY26 from 4.8 per cent projected by the central bank for the current fiscal

GDP, India GDP

Ahead of BJD's 28th foundation day on December 26, its chief Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday urged members to remain dedicated to serving the people of Odisha, while the party announced a mass demonstration in Bhubaneswar on January 6 to highlight the price rise of essential commodities and other issues.
Patnaik asked party supporters to "raise voice against the BJP government's 'anti-people' policies" and also highlight the impact of high inflation, which hits the poor and middle class.
"The party leaders and workers need to create awareness among people on the state BJP government's failure in checking price rise of essential commodities and in fulfilling the promises made to the people," the BJD president said.
In an open letter to all the party functionaries, Patnaik said the BJD's 28th foundation day "will be observed in all the assembly constituencies."
Noting that the regional party is "totally dedicated to the service of people of Odisha since 27 years," Patnaik said though the

Naveen Patnaik,Naveen,Odisha CM

The sudden deterioration coincides with a rise in minimum temperatures, which have increased by 2°C in the past 24 hours

Flagging delay in implementation of stricter measures for checking the alarming rise in pollution, the Supreme Court on Monday asked states adjoining the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) to immediately set up teams to enforce graded response actio

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condoled the loss of lives in a boat accident off the Mumbai coast and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased.
Thirteen persons died and 99 others were rescued after a Navy craft crashed into a ferry off the Mumbai coast on Wednesday, the Navy said.
At about 4 pm, a Navy craft undergoing engine trials lost control and collided with passenger ferry Neel Kamal off Karanja near Mumbai, the Navy said in a statement. The ferry was carrying passengers from the Gateway of India to Elephanta Island, a popular tourist destination.
"The boat mishap in Mumbai is saddening. Condolences to the bereaved families. I pray that the injured recover soon. Those affected are being assisted by the authorities," Modi was quoted as saying by his office in a post on X.
"The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased in the boat mishap in Mumbai. The injured would be given

Modi, Narendra Modi

Dhaka has been behind on payments to Adani Power since supply started in July 2023

Adani group

The Trump administration has earmarked clearly three areas on the basis of which it will determine trade negotiations. One clearly is to look at ways to reducing its trade deficit with some countries

trade deficit

Mumbai ferry accident: An FIR was filed at the Colaba police station in south Mumbai under relevant sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against the Navy speedboat driver

Capsize, Mumbai Capsize, Boat Capsize

Fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya questions excess recovery claims, seeks relief from authorities

Indian businessman Vijay Mallya leaves the Royal Courts of Justice in London, Britain February 11, 2020. (REUTERS/File Photo)

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