Moneycontrol Selects: Top stories this morning

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Here is a list of all our top stories this morning:

In a first, Siachen gets its first woman medical officer Geetika Koul

Captain Geetika Koul carved her name in military history on December 5 by becoming the first woman medical officer of the Indian Army to be deployed at the world’s highest battlefield: Siachen Glacier in Ladakh. More here.

Apple looks out for suppliers in India, Japan, Korea to expand manufacturing base

Apple Inc has been weighing expansion in India since 2016, when chief executive Tim Cook first met Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the first time. In a 2016 interview with CNBC, Cook expressed optimism about the significant market potential in India, emphasising that Apple was bullish on the country's prospects. The American tech giant’s interest in India aligns with its broader strategy to tap into emerging markets and leverage growth opportunities outside of its traditional strongholds. More here.

November 2023 marks historic vehicle retail sales of 28.54 lakh units: FADA 

Automotive retails were at an all-time high in November 2023 by reaching 28.54 lakh units, aided by the best ever monthly performance across passenger vehicle and two-wheeler segments. As per the data shared by Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), the total retail sales surpass the previous record set in March 2020, during the industry's transition from BS-IV to BS-VI emission norms, when 25.69 lakh vehicles were sold. More here.

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Govt bans over 100 websites running investment scams like cash-for-rating

The Government of India has initiated the process to ban more than 100 such investment scam websites that target vulnerable Indian citizens much like the predatory loan apps. More here.

Arvind Kejriwal directs audit of Delhi Jal Board by CAG amid allegations of misappropriation of funds

The AAP dispensation has ordered an audit of the Delhi Jal Board's records by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), amid allegations of misappropriation of funds, government sources said on Wednesday. More here.

Govt to notify rules for DPDP Act by January end, says Rajeev Chandrasekhar

The accompanying rules of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act are ready and will be notified by the end of December or early January, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on December 6. More here.