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The relationship between monetary policy and inflation is not reliable in a crisis, creating a classical problem for the central bank

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 18: Zurich Kotak General Insurance, provides insight on why car owners should go for a depreciation cover in car insurance. Many car owners focus on the basic coverage options when it comes to car insurance, such as third-party liability and own damage insurance. However, there's another important aspect to consider - depreciation cover. This add-on cover feature can provide significant financial benefits in the event of a claim. Let's explore the importance of depreciation cover in car insurance and why you should consider adding it to your policy.

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London [UK]/ Lagos [Nigeria]/ Los Angeles [US]/ Toronto [Canada], January 18: LemFi, the platform transforming how immigrant communities access financial services, has raised $53 million in Series B funding led by Highland Europe with participation from previous investors Left Lane Capital, Palm Drive Capital, Endeavor Catalyst and Y-Combinator. The new round brings LemFi's total capital raised to $85 million to date. 

LemFi, the trusted financial services platform designed for immigrants, has secured $53M in Series B funding led by Highland Europe

New Delhi [India], January 18: CUET, is one of the competitive and popular exams launched recently in India. We are enlisting the 5 best CUET coaching in India. So, students can check these institutes as their requirements to select one for coaching.

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Burmans' Religare Enterprises' open offer to acquire an additional 26 per cent stake from the open market would commence on January 27 following the regulatory approvals.
Last month, the Reserve Bank approved the open offer of the Burman family -- the promoters of FMCG major Dabur -- to acquire an additional 26 per cent stake in NBFC firm Religare Enterprises Ltd (REL).
The open offer is for the acquisition of up to 9,00,42,541 fully paid-up equity shares of face value of Rs 10 each, representing 26 per cent of the expanded voting share capital of REL from the public shareholders by M.B. Finmart Private Ltd, Puran Associates Private Ltd, VIC Enterprises Private Ltd and Milky Investment & Trading Company, a regulatory filing said.
According to the tentative schedule of the open offer, the offer closes on February 7.
As of September 30, 2024, Burmans, through its four entities, collectively owns a 25.12 per cent stake in REL.
The Burman family -- a promoter of Dabur India and other 

Religare

New Delhi [India], January 18: The much-awaited fresh crop of California walnuts has arrived in India, bringing with it the promise of unparalleled quality and flavor. Sun-ripened to perfection under California's ideal natural conditions, these walnuts stand as the gold standard of taste and excellence, offering a culinary experience like no other.

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Oyo, Flipkart and Aditya Birla Group leaders among entrepreneurs who met with Elon Musk and toured his SpaceX base

Elon Musk hosts a delegation of Indian business figures at SpaceX's Starbase facility in Texas. The gathering was led by India Global Forum (IGF) Founder Manoj Ladwa (Photo: IGF)

Elon Musk hosts a delegation of Indian business figures at SpaceX's Starbase facility in Texas. The gathering was led by India Global Forum (IGF) Founder Manoj Ladwa

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In the delicate dance that will accompany the appointment of a new president of the party, Mr Chouhan could be a participant

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Hyundai Motor is exploring the potential to offer design, engineering and technology, while TVS Motor will explore manufacturing and marketing of the vehicles

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Under the proposed rules, 18 countries -- including close US allies such as the UK, Canada, Germany, Japan, and South Korea -- will enjoy unrestricted access to chips for verified companies

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In India, after unprecedented 6% drop in real GDP in 2020-21 because of Covid and lockdowns, there was a remarkably strong recovery in the next three years with GDP growth averaging a little over 8%

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The Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) Wednesday directed all schools to conduct hybrid classes for students up to class 9 and that of class 11 after curbs under stage four of the Graded Response Action Plan were invoked in the city amid a sharp dip in air quality.
Calm winds, low temperatures and foggy conditions allowed the accumulation of pollutants in the region, with the air quality index soaring from 275 on Tuesday to 396 at 6 pm on Wednesday.
The India Meteorological Department and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology predicted that AQI may breach the 400 mark soon.
Accordingly, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) directed authorities in Delhi-NCR to "straightway invoke" all actions under stages 3 and 4 with immediate effect.
In a circular, the DoE stated, "All heads of government, government-aided, unaided private schools under DoE, NDMC, MCD, and the Delhi Cantonment Board are directed to conduct hybrid classes for students up to Class 9 and 11, ...

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According to the Annual Groundwater Quality Report 2024 by Central Ground Water Board, 20% of groundwater samples from across India exceeded the safe nitrate concentration limit of 45 mg/litre

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Pam Bondi, Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, will face sharp questioning from Democratic senators at a confirmation hearing Wednesday expected to centre on concerns that the Republican president-elect will look to use the Justice Department's powers to seek retribution against his adversaries.
Bondi, a former Florida attorney general who was part of Trump's legal team during his first of two impeachment trials before the Senate, encounters a sceptical reception from Democrats concerned by her perceived loyalty to Trump.
Republicans, by contrast, eagerly welcome her as a course correction to a Justice Department they believe has pursued an overly liberal agenda and unfairly pursued Trump through investigations and a special counsel appointment resulting in two indictments.
If confirmed, I will work to restore confidence and integrity to the Department of Justice  and each of its components, Bondi will say in her opening statement, according to a copy of her prepared ...

Pam Bondi, Trump's new attorney general pick

The author's research on the India-China Agreement on Tibet, 1954 was based on the Nehru papers from the Prime Minister's Museum and Library

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Dinesh Kumar Saraogi offers expert advisory services to optimize steel projects, enhancing profitability, efficiency, and sustainability using 43 years' experience.

Dinesh Kumar Saraogi

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l The CMIE data also points to a worrying 57.1 per cent year-on-year decline in the value of government projects completed and a 40 per cent decline in that of the private sector

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