A massive fire broke out at the game zone of an amusement park in Rajkot, Gujarat, claiming the lives of 27 individuals. Some reports say the fire was caused by a short circuit, while others say it was due to a welding procedure that was underway. Watch the video to find out what exactly happened.

A massive fire broke out at the game zone of an amusement park in Rajkot, Gujarat, claiming the lives of 27 individuals. Some reports say the fire was caused by a short circuit, while others say it wa

Rajkot game zone fire: What led to the 'man-made disaster' that killed 27?

Fundraising through qualified institutional placements (QIPs) reached an all-time high in 2024, surpassing the Rs 1 lakh crore-mark for the first time ever in a calendar year, fuelled by strong stock market conditions and higher valuations.
Indian companies have raised Rs 1,21,321 crore through QIPs till November, according to data compiled by Prime Database.
This represents a more than two-fold increase compared to the Rs 52,350 crore mobilised in the previous calendar year.
The sharp increase showed market resilience has been a key factor driving this growth as companies will continue to garner capital through Qualified Institutional Placements (QIPs), analysts said.
According to the data, 82 companies have tapped capital markets with QIP issues till November this year, compared with just 35 that raised Rs 38,220 crore during the same period last year.
QIP is one of the quickest products to raise funds from institutional investors. It is designed for listed firms and investment

Other significant QIP transactions during CY24 include Samvardhana Motherson International at Rs 6,438 crore and Godrej Properties at Rs 6,000 crore and KEI Industries at Rs 2,000 crore

Northern Coalfields Ltd on Sunday said it has spent over Rs 1,000 crore in the last 10 years under various corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
The CSR target of Singrauli-based Northern Coalfields Ltd (NCL) is Rs 172.97 crore for the ongoing financial year.
"NCL touched the lives of around 10 lakh people and spent more than Rs 1,000 crore on various CSR initiatives in the previous 10 years," it said in a statement.
The company's CSR expenditure in the previous fiscal year was Rs 157 crore.
Under the guidance of the coal ministry, NCL rolled out 'CHARAK- Community Health: A Responsive Action for Koylanchal', a health-centric CSR initiative on Sunday, as per the statement.
The project is aimed at providing free treatment for patients -- belonging to economically weaker sections -- who are suffering from life-threatening diseases.
Residents of Singrauli and Sonbhadra districts having annual family income below Rs 8 lakh from all sources will be eligible to receive ben

Under the guidance of the coal ministry, NCL rolled out 'CHARAK- Community Health: A Responsive Action for Koylanchal', a health-centric CSR initiative on Sunday, as per the statement

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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday expressed concerns over the commercialisation of education and called for brainstorming efforts to address it, stressing that it should be imparted in the spirit of service.
Calling education an important tool, he said it can bring equality, boost democracy and ensure prosperity in the world.
Dhankhar was addressing students after unveiling a statue of Jiwajirao Scindia of the Scindia dynasty at the Jiwaji University in Gwalior.
He said that the path of showing interest in education was paved by Maharaja Jiwajirao Scindia, and urged industries, businesses and institutions to invest in education.
I appeal to industry, trade, business and corporates and their associations to take a policy decision to pool their CSR (corporate social responsibility) funds to bring about institutions and nurture them because investment in education is not only for the present but also for the future and assures our growth to be transformed from incremental to .

But it is a matter of concern. It is for thought and brainstorming. Let us ensure that there is no commercialisation of education. Education is a service. We should take it with the spirit of service,

The AAP government will always stand with the doctors and is prepared to introduce a law to prevent violence against them if needed, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi said on Sunday.
Addressing the annual conference of the Delhi State Medical Association as the chief guest, the chief minister emphasised the critical role the doctors play in the society not just as healthcare providers but also as sources of trust and emotional support.
"At times, we hear about incidents of violence against the doctors. If such a need arises in Delhi, the government will bring in a Doctors Protection Act to address these concerns," she said.
Highlighting the government's inclusive approach, Atishi stated that policies for healthcare professionals have always encompassed both government and private sector doctors.
She recalled how the Delhi government awarded a Rs 1 crore honorarium to doctors, nurses and blood bank staff from both sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic, recognising them as COVID ...

Highlighting the government's inclusive approach, Atishi stated that policies for healthcare professionals have always encompassed both government and private sector doctors

Stakeholders from the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) sought a reduction in GST, technology upgrade, and production-linked incentive scheme benefits for various segments in a pre-Budget meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday.
The meeting aimed to seek inputs and suggestions for the Budget for 2025-26, expected to be presented on February 1.
Members from the Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Karnataka (AWAKE); Karnataka SC and ST Entrepreneurs' Association; Plant-Based Food Industry Association (PBFIA); Ambala Scientific Instruments Manufacturers' Association (ASIMA); Rajasthan Footwear Manufacturers' Association were among the participants at the meeting.
The All-India Plastics Manufacturers' Association; All India Manufacturers' Association; Gujarat Chamber of Small Industries Association; Federation of Associations of Cottage and Small Industries (based in West Bengal); Federation of Andhra Pradesh Small and Medium Association; and Laghu Udyog 

The meeting aimed to seek inputs and suggestions for the Budget for 2025-26, expected to be presented on February 1

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Rajkot game zone fire: What led to the 'man-made disaster' that killed 27?

A massive fire broke out at the game zone of an amusement park in Rajkot, Gujarat, claiming the lives of 27 individuals. Some reports say the fire was caused by a short circuit, while others say it was due to a welding procedure that was underway. Watch the video to find out what exactly happened.

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