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Adani Ent to exit Adani Wilmar JV; Group shares rally up to 15% in weak mkt
AEL will use the proceeds from the sale to turbocharger its investments in the core infrastructure platforms in energy & utility, transport & logistics and other adjacency in primary industry.
 "Adani Ent to exit Adani Wilmar JV; Group shares rally up to 15% in weak mkt")
Stop employing women or face closure: Taliban's diktat to all Afghan NGOs
In a letter published on X Sunday night, the Economy Ministry warned that failure to comply with the latest order would lead to NGOs losing their license to operate in Afghanistan
 "Stop employing women or face closure: Taliban's diktat to all Afghan NGOs")
A deadly December for aviation: At least 7 plane crashes, hundreds dead
December 2024 has seen at least seven fatal plane crashes among commercial airlines, reminding public of the vulnerabilities in aviation safety and the need for emergency response measures
 "A deadly December for aviation: At least 7 plane crashes, hundreds dead")
BII to make Rs 650 cr in final tranche of investment on M&M's EV arm
In November this year, M&M had unveiled two electric SUVs-- BE 6 and XEV 9e -- with deliveries expected to commence in the February-March period next year
 "BII to make Rs 650 cr in final tranche of investment on M&M's EV arm")
Govt initiates countervailing duty probe on import of Vietnamese chemical
The move is aimed at guarding domestic manufacturers from the increase in imports that are subsidised by Vietnam
 "Govt initiates countervailing duty probe on import of Vietnamese chemical")
DAM Capital, Mamata Machinery tank 11% after listing gains of up to 147%
Shares DAM Capital Advisors slipped 11% to Rs 371.30 and Mamata Machinery locked in 5% lower circuit of Rs 598.50 on the BSE in intra-day trade.
 "DAM Capital, Mamata Machinery tank 11% after listing gains of up to 147%")
Raising bar: Geist eyes 500,000-litre monthly beer production in 3 years
Craft beer brand Geist is targeting a same-store sales growth (SSSG) increase of 10-12 per cent
 "Raising bar: Geist eyes 500,000-litre monthly beer production in 3 years")
US issues over 1 mn non-immigrant visas to Indians in 2024, eases renewals
The US Mission revealed plans to establish a U.S.-based system for H-1B visa renewals by 2025.
 "US issues over 1 mn non-immigrant visas to Indians in 2024, eases renewals")
Soon, WhatsApp web will allow reverse image search through Google: Details
Reportedly, WhatsApp is also adding a new "Search on web" option for images within its Android app, offering similar functionality
 "Soon, WhatsApp web will allow reverse image search through Google: Details")
Rahul Gandhi exploited Manmohan Singh's death for his politics: BJP
While the country is mourning Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's demise, Rahul Gandhi has flown to Vietnam to ring in the new year, BJP's IT cell head Amit Malviya said in a post on X
 "Rahul Gandhi exploited Manmohan Singh's death for his politics: BJP")
Gisle Pelicot's ex-husband won't appeal against his sentence for mass rapes
The court found Dominique Pelicot guilty of rape and all other charges against him and sentenced him to 20 years in prison, which was the maximum possible
 "Gisle Pelicot's ex-husband won't appeal against his sentence for mass rapes")
Statesman of great vision: PM Modi expresses grief over Carter's demise
In 1978, Jimmy Carter travelled to India as US President. He met India's then-President Neelam Sanjiva Reddy and then-Prime Minister Morarji Desai
 "Statesman of great vision: PM Modi expresses grief over Carter's demise")
China urges more aid for people in need as economic challenges persist
China's economy has struggled to gather steam this year, mainly due to a protracted property crisis and weak domestic demand
 "China urges more aid for people in need as economic challenges persist")
Scams @2024: Major political controversies that made headlines this year
From Delhi's liquor policy fallout to NEET exam leaks, 2024 was a year of explosive scandals. Read on to know more about the controversies that defined this year
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'Emerging tech to create 1 mn jobs': Here are the salaries you can expect
India's IT sector is said to add upto 2 million jobs by 2030, with technologies like Generative AI and Blockchain leading the charge, noted the report.
 "'Emerging tech to create 1 mn jobs': Here are the salaries you can expect")
India's housing market in de-growth phase, pins hopes on upcoming Budget
The de-growth in the Indian housing market came after three straight years of stellar growth
 "India's housing market in de-growth phase, pins hopes on upcoming Budget")
Year ender 2024: Devastating tragedies that sent shock waves across world
From earthquakes to mass shootings: Here are the most devastating global tragedies of 2024
 "Year ender 2024: Devastating tragedies that sent shock waves across world")
SPPL targets 1 mn TV sales in 2025; expands capacity, global brand licenses
The company, known for its affordable range of smart TVs in the Indian market, has a current revenue base of Rs 700 crore
 "SPPL targets 1 mn TV sales in 2025; expands capacity, global brand licenses")
Centre approves laptop and tablet imports for 2025 with mid-year review
The union government has approved the import of laptops and tablets for the year 2025, with a mid-year review to address supply-demand gaps and promote a gradual shift to local manufacturing
 "Centre approves laptop and tablet imports for 2025 with mid-year review")
Kejriwal's arrest, excise policy cases dominated Delhi courts in 2024
Kejriwal, the first-ever sitting CM to be arrested in the country, was named as an accused in the case and held by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21
 "Kejriwal's arrest, excise policy cases dominated Delhi courts in 2024")
