The NDA government has managed to get the mines and minerals Bill passed. While most features in it are welcome, a couple of core provisions could create implementation nightmares

Nilmadhab Mohanty: Decide in haste, repent at leisure

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 14: Bisleri International, India's leading packaged drinking water player today unveiled its latest Bisleri #DRINKITUP sports campaign featuring Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor alongside prominent football franchises. The campaign emphasizes the importance of hydration in sports while encouraging audience to embrace the excitement of football.

Bisleri Unviels New #DRINKITUP Sports Campaign Featuring Shahid Kapoor and Football Stars

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 14: Nureca Limited, a leading innovator in home healthcare and wellness products, proudly announces its certification as a Great Place to Work. This globally recognized honour reflects Nureca's dedication to fostering an empowering, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.

Nureca Limited Certified as a Great Place to Work

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], December 14: Latteys Industries Limited, a leading NSE-listed manufacturer of energy-efficient solar submersible pumps, has reported a remarkable year in 2024. The company has received several significant orders, reinforcing its presence across India and bolstering its reputation as a committed player in India's green energy initiatives.

Latteys Industries Limited Achieves Significant Milestones in 2024, Strengthening Its Leadership in Solar Submersible Pumps

Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], December 14: Dr.Umesh Srinkantha, an expert spine doctor in Bangalore, and the Founder of Spine360, has come up with two significant achievements in spine care. The first one is the release of a new digital platform specifically created to improve patient accessibility. The second is the introduction of cutting-edge techniques in minimally invasive spine surgery. These improvements constitute a major step in modernising spine care in Bangalore.

Spine Doctor in Bangalore Redefines Spine Care With an Enhanced Digital Platform

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], December 14: Storied atelier Zoya from the House of Tata announced its entry into East India today, opening its first store in Kolkata, in an enchanting heritage bungalow on Shakespeare Sarani Road. Ajoy Chawla, CEO of Titan's Jewellery Division, and the celebrated designer and author Twinkle Khanna together unveiled Zoya's exquisite flagship boutique in the city where culture meets tradition. Over the last 15 years, Zoya has redefined the fine jewelry category with meaningful, wearable art and an ambience of warm luxury experience. The opening of this new boutique marks a significant moment in Zoya's expansion, blending the brand's celebrated legacy of craftsmanship and timeless to create a haven of beauty and sophistication.

A Gallery of Wearable Art: Zoya Jewellery Brand Opens in East India Now at Shakespeare Sarani, Kolkata

Constitution debate 2024 LIVE updates: Stay with us for all the news updates from the ongoing Lok Sabha session

Modi, Narendra Modi

NMIIA operates an industrial area located in Mumbai, India's financial hub and the capital of the western state of Maharashtra.

Reliance

The 26-year-old Indian American had accused OpenAI of using copyrighted content to train its AI models. Details

Suchir Balaji

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has enhanced the collateral-free loan limit for farmers from Rs 1.6 lakh to Rs 2 lakh, effective January 1, 2025, a move aimed at supporting small and marginal farmers amid rising input costs.
The new directive instructs banks nationwide to waive collateral and margin requirements for agricultural and allied activity loans up to Rs 2 lakh per borrower.
According to the agriculture ministry, the decision comes in response to the rising input costs and the need to improve credit accessibility for farmers. "This measure will significantly benefit over 86 per cent of farmers who are small and marginal landholders," the statement said.
Banks have been instructed to implement the guidelines swiftly and ensure widespread awareness about the new loan provisions.
The move is expected to facilitate easier access to Kisan Credit Card (KCC) loans and complement the government's Modified Interest Subvention Scheme, which offers loans up to Rs 3 lakh at a 4 per ce

RBI, Reserve Bank of India

Paracetamol, a common over-the-counter medication, may increase the risk of gastrointestinal, heart- and kidney-related complications among adults aged 65 and above, a new study has found.
Taken commonly for treating mild-to-moderate fever, paracetamol is also the first drug recommended for treating osteoarthritis -- a chronic condition causing pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints due to wear-and-tear -- as it is considered effective, relatively safe and accessible.
However, some studies have provided evidence to contest the effectiveness of paracetamol in relieving pain while others have shown increased risks of gastrointestinal side effects, such as ulcers and bleeding, from prolonged use.
The latest study, conducted by researchers from the University of Nottingham, UK, found that paracetamol use was linked to a 24 per cent and 36 per cent increase in risk of peptic ulcer bleeding (bleeding due to ulcer in the digestive tract) and lower gastrointestinal bleeding, ...

paracetamol, pharma, drugs, medicine, health

90% of businesses accounting for the majority of commercial traffic have registered, telcos say

trai

Minister assures opp that bill won't cause privatisation, calls it "fake narrative"

Vande Bharat

Industry players caution that it may take several years for this innovation to become commercially viable

quantum technology

Chilly winds on Wednesday marked the arrival of cold wave conditions in the national capital as Delhi recorded a low of 4.9 degrees Celsius, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
The minimum temperatures in early December have been recorded below 5 degrees Celsius for the first time in 14 years, it said.
According to data, the lowest minimum temperature during this period was recorded on December 6, 1987, at 4.1 degrees Celsius.
The IMD has issued a yellow alert, warning of similar cold wave conditions for the next two days.
The night-time temperature was recorded at 4.9 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, 4.7 notches below the normal. On Tuesday, it was 8 degrees Celsius.
According to the data, in December 2023 and 2022, there were no cold wave days. However, November 2020 saw cold wave conditions with the minimum temperature plunging to 7.5 degrees Celsius.
A cold wave occurs when the minimum temperature departures from the normal day temperature by 4.5 to 6.4 degrees Cels

Delhi winters, cold wave

Noting that modern trade and quick-commerce channels are thriving, offering new growth avenues, he said insurgent brands are capturing significant growth by winning the hearts of underserved customers

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sales slowed in the March quarter on the back of a sharp rise in prices: Bizom

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)

Despite the growth slowdown, a rate cut-cycle is unlikely to start anytime soon

Policy

The new system will introduce dedicated PF withdrawal cards, functioning like regular bank ATM cards

ATM, Money, Transaction

The programme spared India from famine and the humiliation of its ship-to-mouth existence from Public Law or PL480 wheat shipments from the US

Farmer, Agriculture

In the past two occasions, Britannia share price more-than-doubled after the stock tested its super trend line support on the monthly scale. Will history repeat itself? Chart check here

Britannia Industries

For the first time in history, the luxury car market is poised to cross the sales mark of 50,000 units in 2024, with Mercedes-Benz leading the way

As Mercedes completes  three decades in India, its  three-pointed star sits atop the luxury table. What drives it?