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Mobile operators all over the world have been facing declining average revenues per user; commoditisation of voice services; and congestion of their network due to intensive data usage, and thus have been propounding a self-defeating tirade against net neutrality proponents such as Internet content providers on the need to prioritise and restrict mobile data through their networks. Even in bandwidth-deprived India, public Wi-Fi hot spots are coming up, such as the recent initiatives to connect Bangalore city, as alternatives to the 3Gs and 4Gs of the telcos. However, for the first time, in the recently concluded Mobile World Congress held in Barcelona, there is a semblance of hope from the mobile operators on how they plan to attack the Internet giants.While Google and Apple have been highly successfully in monetising the value of broadband connectivity through their innovative applications, the operators so far have been unsuccessful in getting true value for the network they deployed

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The Indian IT industry has crossed $15 billion in revenue with an increase of about 30 per cent in software and services export. It now employs more than 650,000 people and contributes to about 3 per

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Despite the infamous scams and taints that the industry has faced, each Indian can claim to be a proud beneficiary of the country&rsquo;s telecom revolution. More importantly, the sector&rsquo;s near $100-billion contribution to Gross Domestic Product has proved the link between telecom penetration and economic development.

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New Delhi [India], December 16: The 7th Edition of Couture Runway Week (CRW) 2024 powered by Phenav concluded with resounding success at the prestigious Designers at New Delhi, cementing its place as a premier platform for fashion innovation and creativity. With a stunning display of artistry and craftsmanship, the event brought together over 100+ acclaimed designers and global fashion brands, captivating a diverse audience of fashion enthusiasts, industry experts, and media representatives.

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Bathinda (Punjab) [India], December 16: A B Cotspin India (NSE - ABCOTS), a key player in the textile manufacturing sector, one of the leading textile manufacturers based in North India, is pleased to announce the receipt of a repeat order worth Rs. 5.35 Cr for supplying 273 MT of Cotton Yarn. This repeat order underscores the company's continued growth and strong customer trust in its high-quality products.

A B Cotspin India Ltd Secures Significant Repeat Order Worth Rs. 5.35 Cr For 273 MT Cotton Yarn

New Delhi [India], December 16: The much-awaited second edition of Inspiring India 2024 has been unveiled, showcasing extraordinary success stories of individuals who have shaped industries, inspired millions, and broken barriers. This compilation is a testament to the spirit of perseverance, innovation, and excellence that defines modern India. The edition features luminaries from diverse fields--entrepreneurship, sports, entertainment, healthcare, and beyond--whose journeys motivate the nation to dream bigger and aim higher.

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The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Monday approved global investment firm KKR's proposal to acquire a stake in home-grown food-tech company Rebel Foods.
US-based KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co), through its affiliate -- Royce Asia Holdings II Pte, is acquiring a stake in Rebel Foods, which owns Faasos, Behrouz Biryani, Oven Story and other cloud kitchens.
"By way of the proposed transaction, Royce proposes to acquire certain equity shares and compulsorily convertible preference shares of Rebel Foods (on a fully diluted basis) by way of a secondary purchase," CCI said.
Founded in 2011 by Jaydeep Barman and Kallol Banerjee, Mumbai-based Rebel Foods has 450 kitchens across 10 countries, including India, Indonesia, the UK and the United Arab Emirates.
"There are no horizontal overlaps and or vertical/ complementary links between the activities of the parties (Royce Asia Holdings II and Rebel Foods) and their respective groups/ affiliates, in India.
"Accordingly, absent ..

The Bihar government's State Investment Promotion Board has approved investment proposals worth nearly Rs 30,000 crore.
This includes in-principal for proposals worth nearly Rs 29,000 crore in-principle approval (Stage 1) for 52 units and final financial approval to 35 proposals totalling around Rs 600 crore.
The approvals were given during the 58th meeting of the State Investment Promotion Board, according to an official statement.
So far this financial year, the in-principle approvals have been given to 260 proposals, while financial approvals have been granted to 161 proposals.
The meeting was attended by Industry Secretary Bandana Preyashi.
The Bihar government has created the State Investment Promotion Board to approve investment proposals.
Bihar Business Connect - the annual investor meet of the state - drew "tremendous success by signing MoUs of more than Rs 50,000 crore" of investment proposals in its maiden show in 2023, he noted.
The second edition is scheduled to be h

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State-owned insurer Life Insurance Corp of India (LIC) has pared its stake in iron-ore producer NMDC Ltd by 2 per cent, according to an exchange filing.
After the stake sale, LIC's holding in the state-run iron ore mining company NMDC has dropped to 5.6 per cent from 7.6 per cent earlier.
The insurer sold more than 5.91 crore shares or 2 per cent stake in NMDC through a series of market sales over a period spanning from September 2023 to December 2024, LIC said in a regulatory filing on Friday.
LIC's holding in NMDC's equity shares carrying voting rights decreased from 22,31,79,025 shares, representing 7.6 per cent of the total voting capital, to 16,40,59,791 shares, accounting for 5.6 per cent, it added.
Last month, LIC said it has sold more than 2.02 per cent stake in Tata Power for about Rs 2,888 crore and reduced its holding in the company to 3.88 per cent.
Shares of NMDC on Friday fell 2.91 per cent to close at Rs 233.70 apiece on the BSE.

Quick commerce firm Zepto has marginally brought down its losses to Rs 1,248.6 crore in 2023-24 from Rs 1,272.4 crore in 202223 , as per data shared by Tofler.
The Mumbai-based firm posted a revenue of Rs 4,454 crore in FY24, more than two-fold increase from Rs 2,025 crore in the previous fiscal.
Zepto co-founder Aadit Palicha took to LinkedIn to share the results.
"Zepto reduced its absolute losses, with PAT (profit after tax) as a percentage of revenue improving significantly from -63 per cent in FY23 to -28 per cent in FY24," he wrote.
Palicha expressed optimism about continuing this momentum towards profitability and said the company is on track for a profit after tax (PAT) in the near future.
"Despite being only 3 years old, we were able to successfully close a full statutory audit by a Big 4 firm with no financial qualifications and a clean CARO.  This rare achievement for a young startup is the outcome of a governance-focused culture at Zepto and early decision-making that 

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The finance ministry's ongoing efforts aim to strengthen fraud detection, improve the speed of investigations, and ensure accountability across the banking sector

Advisers have asked the nominees under consideration for the FDIC, as well as the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, if deposit insurance could be absorbed into the Treasury Department

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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, ...

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