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Retail inflation for rural workers rises to 6.99 pc in Nov
Retail inflation for farm and rural workers rose to 6.87 per cent and 6.99 per cent, respectively, in November on annual basis mainly due to lower prices of certain food items. Point to point rate of inflation based on the CPI-AL (consumer price index-agricultural labours) and CPI-RL (rural labourers) stood at 7.22 per cent & 7.34 per cent respectively in October, 2022 and 3.02 per cent and 3.38 per cent, respectively, during the corresponding month (November 2021) of the previous year, a labour bureau statement said.
Saudi Energy Minister says OPEC+ leaves politics out of decisions
OPEC+ members leave politics out of the decision making process and out of their assessments and forecasting, Saudi energy minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said in an interview with the Saudi state news agency on Tuesday.The minister added that the OPEC+ decision to cut oil output, which was heavily criticized, turned out to be the right one for supporting the stability of the market and the industry.
Australia beat India by 54 runs in fifth and final women's T20I, take series 4-1.
Wall St reverses sell-off, dollar slides, Treasury yields rise on BOJ policy shift
Union Health Minister Dr @mansukhmandviya will chair a high level meeting tomorrow to review the situation.
Health Minister Mandaviya to review Covid situation Wednesday amid spurt in cases in US, China
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will review the COVID-19 situation on Wednesday in view of a fresh spurt in cases in some countries such as Japan, South Korea, Brazil, China and the US, official sources said.
The minister will review the COVID-19 situation at 11:30 am on Wednesday "considering the international scenario", they said. (PTI)
Fitch affirms India’s rating at BBB with stable outlook
Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya to hold a meeting with senior officials and experts on the COVID-19 situation in the country tomorrow: Sources
Elon Musk actively searching for new Twitter CEO: CNBC
Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya to hold a meeting with senior officials and experts on the COVID-19 situation in the country tomorrow: Sources
The 2023 IBA Women's World Championships will be held from March 15 to 31 in New Delhi
Domino's launches 20-minutes delivery across 20 zones in India to deliver hotter, fresher and tastier pizzas to consumers
Centre asks all states, UTs to increase genome sequencing of Covid-positive samples amid rise in cases in China, Japan, US: Official.
UPSRTC buses will not operate from 8 pm to 8 am
Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) buses will not operate from 8 pm to 8 am (or till fog is clear), in view of fog conditions in the state. Regional/Assistant Regional Managers will be on duty at bus stations from 8 pm to 12 am to monitor fog condition: UPSRTC
Sri Lanka bank opens 'vostro' account with India's SBI
A Sri Lankan bank has opened a 'vostro account' with the State Bank of India to conduct bilateral trade in rupees, the Indian embassy in Sri Lanka wrote on Twitter. Vostro accounts are held by a bank on behalf of another, often foreign bank, and are a key part of correspondent banking.
Lucknow Development Authority forms a 7-member team to identify the illegal constructions in the capital. The team will submit its report within 10 days: Lucknow Development Authority
UP Congress leader booked for sexist remark against Smriti Irani
Police here have registered a case against Congress leader Ajay Rai for his "latka-jhatka" remark against Union minister Smriti Irani, an official said on Tuesday. The Uttar Pradesh Congress leader on Monday took a jibe at Irani here, saying she only comes to her constituency Amethi to show "latkas" and "jhatkas", an unflattering reference to dance moves that provoked a sharp response from the BJP.
REIT, InVIT to come under corporate governance norms for listed companies
Stock exchanges can increase trading hours if they want, there is no restriction from SEBI is exchanges want to increase trading hours:Madhabi Puri Buch:
Certain changes under buyback theough tender route need MCA approval: MCA Ministry Of Corporate Affairs
REIT, InVIT to come under corporate governance norms for listed companies
Madhabi Puri Buch:
- SEBI can’t be the reason why IPOs get delayed
- Many merchant bankers are repeat offenders when it comes to delaying IPOs
-We will return IPO DRHP papers if merchant bankers file incomplete papers
Gambia lawmakers say Maiden to blame for child kidney injury deaths
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann met Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao at Pragathi Bhavan in Hyderabad
REIT, InVIT to come under corporate governance norms for listed companies
-Sebi approves AIFs to participate in CDS. It aims to phase out buyback via exchange route gradually
-Sebi also approves strengthening of governance in market infra institutions
-MIIs are the first level regulator. They not only need to be careful about their own compliances but also that of brokers and other entities, says SEBI Chairman Madhabi Puri Buch.
-Board members and key management personnel will be held accountable if they are aware of any wrongdoing at MIIs, she adds.
I want to assure people that under PM Modi's leadership, we will continue to serve people: Devendra Fadnavis
-People have given a mandate to BJP and Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena in gram panchayat polls. I want to assure people that under PM Modi's leadership, we will continue to serve people, saysMaharashtra Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis
(ANI)
Govt has not enumerated caste-wise population Census since Independence, says MHA
-Members of Parliament gave asked questions on the present status of the proposed 2021 Census and asked whether the government is considering to conduct caste and sub caste including the synonyms-based census in the proposed census.
(ANI)
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will reply tomorrow on the discussion in Lok Sabha under rule 193 on the "Problem of drug abuse in the country and steps taken by the government."
(ANI)
India is the world's third largest ecosystem which shows how the youth is laying the foundation of entrepreneurship today: Smriti Irani
-Union Minister Smriti Irani on Tuesday said that India is the world's third largest ecosystem which shows how the youth is laying the foundation of entrepreneurship today.
-"Today's youth will hoist the flag of Amritkaal while celebrating 100 years of Independence. India is the third largest ecosystem in the world where there are over 1000 startups in more than 650 districts and more than a hundred Unicorn startups worth more than Rs 330 billion dollars," says Smriti Irani, terming the startups as an indication of the achievement of India's youth in the entrepreneurship world.
(ANI)
So far it has been found there wasn't political pressure on Shraddha Walkar to withdraw the complaint: Devendra Fadnavis
-So far it has been found there wasn't political pressure on Shraddha Walkar to withdraw the complaint. We're investigating the matter. There was month's gap between filing & withdrawing of complaint, we'll probe what action did police take during that time, saysMaharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis
(ANI)
Why do Congress leaders feel Gandhi family will be happy if they insult Indian Army: Smriti Irani
-Why do Congress leaders feel Gandhi family will be happy if they insult Indian Army, those fought for freedom, women leaders?... Many such remarks were made in Gandhi family's presence. If Gandhi family like such language why will leaders apologise, says Smriti Irani
(ANI)
If CM is like this then you can imagine what will be the condition of the state: Harsimrat Kaur Badal in Lok Sabha
-If CM is like this then you can imagine what will be the condition of the state. We find 'Don't drink and drive' written on the roads but they are drinking and driving the state: SAD MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal in Lok Sabha
(ANI)
The person who used to come to the Parliament in an inebriated state is now running the state: Harsimrat Kaur Badal in Lok Sabha
-CM of our state (Punjab) used to sit in the House a few months ago. The person who used to come to the Parliament in an inebriated state is now running the state. Members who used to sit near him had complained to change their seats, says SAD MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal in Lok Sabha.
(ANI)
As far as India is concerned, India is extensively immunized with effective vaccines: Chairman, Covid 19 Working Group NTAGI
-We're hearing that there's widespread covid infection in China. As far as India is concerned, India is extensively immunized with effective vaccines, especially the adult population: NK Arora, Chairman, Covid 19 Working Group NTAGI, on China covid policies.
(ANI)
BJP behaving irresponsibly: BK Hariprasad Karnataka govt's plan to introduce anti-halal bill
-Very unfortunate.BJP behaving irresponsibly.Private membership bill is right of every member.But the world would've appreciated if they had brought a bill to mitigate problems of common man: Cong leader BK Hariprasad on Karnataka govt's plan to introduce anti-halal bill.
(ANI)
Submarines constructed at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, in collaboration with M/s Naval Group, France
-The submarine would shortly be commissioned into the Indian Navy and enhance the Indian Navy’s capability, stated the Indian Navy
(ANI)
The fifth submarine of the Project – 75, Kalvari Class submarines, Yard 11879 delivered to Indian Navy today
-Project – 75 includes indigenous construction of six submarines of Scorpene design, stated the Indian Navy.
(ANI)
200 crore Money Laundering Case: Sukesh Chandrasekhar alleges giving Rs 60 crores to AAP
-Sukesh Chandrashekhar alleged that he gave Rs 60 crores to AAP at a hearing in Delhi's Patiala Court
-Advocate Anant Malik Sukesh Chandrashekhar's lawyer said that "A high-powered committee took his statement & the committee has given its recommendations & held that allegations are serious & a probe should be done"
Elon Musk, Lakshmi Mittal, Jared Kushner spotted together in Lussail stadium stands
-Twitter head Elon Musk was spotted standing next to Lakshmi Mittal the Chairman and CEO of ArcelorMittal and Jared Kushner who served as the former Senior Adviser to the President of the United States
-The Twitter head was seen enjoying the nail-biting match between Argentina and France
-Elon Musk tweeted a glimpse of Argentina's winning moment, he tweeted, “Duel in the desert. Couldn't ask for a better game. Incredible play by Argentina and France.”
200 crore Money Laundering Case: Delhi's Patiala Court allows ED to take possesion of 26 cars
-The court has allowed the Enforcement Directorate to take possession of 26 cars attached from actress Leena Maria Paul
-Leena Maria Paul is a small-time actor who managed to create headlines after her involvement in the 200 core money laundering case.
-Earlier this year a Delhi Court granted Delhi Police 15-day custody of the Malayalam actor
200 crore Money Laundering Case: Sukesh Chandrasekhar leaves Delhi's Patiala House Court
Jailed conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar left Delhi's Patiala House Court. He had earlier arrived in the court in connection with the Rs 200 crore money laundering case.
BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi reacts to Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks
"The language used by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge is condemnable and the words used by him reflect his mindset. By taking the whole credit of the freedom movement, they (Congress) are insulting the revolutionaries & soldiers of Azad Hind Fauj" BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi said
MoS for Finance Bhagwat Karad lists total loan amount not paid by Fugitive Economic Offenders
MoS for Finance Bhagwat Karad listed the names of fugitive economic offenders and said "The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has informed that since 2014, the Fugitive Economic Offenders (FEOs), viz. Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi, Nitin Jayantilal Sandesara, Chetan Kumar Jayantilal Sandesara, Dipti Chetan Sandesara, and Hitesh Kumar Narendrabhai Patel did not pay their loan"
-The cumulative loan amount of these FEOs is to the tune of Rs 37,185.83 crore. Action by ED resulted in attachment/seizure of assets worth Rs 33,862.20 crore, out of which assets worth Rs 15,113.02 crore have been restituted to the public sector banks. Further, the banks have realised Rs 7975.27 crore by sale of assets handed over to them by ED.
'Value of the Rupee is market-determined'- MoS for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary
"The value of the Rupee is market-determined. The Reserve Bank of India closely monitors the foreign exchange markets and intervenes only to maintain orderly market conditions by containing excessive volatility in the exchange rate, without reference to any pre-determined target level or band" MoS for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said in the Rajya Sabha
Money laundering controversy: Actress Jacqueline Fernandez arrives at Patiala House Court
-Actress Jacqueline Fernandez arrived at the Patiala House Court in Delhi
-Jacqueline Fernandez is appearing in connection with the Rs 200 crores money laundering case involving conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar
-Jacqueline Fernandes moved an application seeking permission to travel to Bahrain from December 23.
-The court directed ED to file a reply and listed the matter for December 22
International Millet Year 2023 : Millet themed lunch cooked at Parliament
-A millet based lunch was prepared at the Parliament today to celebrate the International Millet Year 2023.
-Earlier today, at BJP Parliamentary Party meeting PM laid emphasis on celebration of International Millet Year 2023 & suggested ways to promote nutrition campaign through millet
'Maafi' remark row: Leader of House in Rajya Sabha Piyush Goyal condemns Mallikarjun Kharge's statement
-The Union Minister also demanded that Kharge should apologize for his remarks and said "He (Mallikarjun Kharge) should apologise to the BJP, the Parliament and the people of this country who formed the BJP govt with an absolute majority. He (Kharge) gave us a glimpse of his mindset and jealousy"
-"Yesterday, LoP Mallikarjun Kharge gave an indecent speech in Alwar. The language used is unfortunate. I condemn the manner in which he used indecent language, said baseless things & attempted to present lies before nation. I demand apology from him" Leader of House in RS, P Goyal
LoP in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge reacts to controversy over his remarks
"What I said during Bharat Jodo Yatra in Rajasthan's Alwar was outside the House. What I said was politically outside the House, not inside. There is no need to discuss that here. Secondly, I can still say that they had no role in the freedom struggle" Mallikarjun Kharge said
"If I repeat what I said outside, it'll get difficult for them. 'Maafi maangne waale log' are asking people who fought the freedom struggle to apologise...I said Indira Gandhi & Rajiv Gandhi sacrificed themselves. Who among you gave your life for unity of this country?" the veteran Congress leader said in the Rajya Sabha
Three terrorists killed in encounter underway between security forces and terrorists in J&K's Shopian
-Three LeT terrorists were killed in an encounter that broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Munjh Marg area of the Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir
-Two of the terrorists were identified as Lateef Lone of Shopian who was involved in the killing of a Kashmiri Pandit Purana Krishna Bhat and Umer Nazir of Anantnag involved in the killing of Till Bahadur Thapa of Nepal, according to the ADGP Kashmir.
-One AK-47 and two pistols were recovered.
IMD issues red alert for low visibility due to dense fog in parts of North India
-The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday morning that a dense to very dense layer of fog has engulfed Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, North Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
-The thick blanket of fog has resulted in poor visibility in several cities. In Delhi's Palam, the visibility was just 25 metres as per data recorded at 5:30 am. In the Safdarjung area, the visibility was 50 metres.