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GST Council Meeting: 5% Tax On New EVs, Food Delivery Tax Decision Deferred

The 55th Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, introduced significant tax relief measures aimed at fostering economic growth and supporting critical sectors. The council exempted payment aggregators from GST on transactions below Rs 2,000, a move likely to benefit small businesses and promote digital payments across the country

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Forest And Tree Cover Now Account For Over A Quarter Of India's Geography: Report

India's forest and tree cover have together scaled an impressive 25.17 per cent of the total geographical area of the country, equivalent to 827,357 sq km. Of this, 21.76 per cent consists of forest cover and the remaining 3.41 per cent is tree cover

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GST Council Levies 'Popcorn Tax,' Defers Insurance Relief

Discussions on insurance premiums postponed to next meeting while tax changes on Popcorn and used EVs

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PLI Scheme Clocks Rs 1.46 Lakh Cr In Investment: DPIIT

The department highlights that the incentives disbursed till the financial year 2024 (FY 2023-24) stand at Rs 9,721 crore

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Transforming rural tourism: A journey through culture, cuisine and sustainability

Manoj Nayak, Team Leader at Haritika Organisation, provides valuable insights into their collaboration with the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board on rural tourism projects

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Hilton expands luxury portfolio with signing of Conrad Los Cabos Resort

The Conrad Los Cabos will feature 175 accommodations, including guest rooms, suites, and private residences, all designed with a focus on wellness and relaxation

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Accor and DOJI Group collaborate for Sofitel Diamond Crown Hai Phong in Vietnam

This property will be the first internationally recognised hotel in the Diamond Crown Hai Phong complex, situated in a striking 45-story tower

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ITC Grand Central celebrates 20 years

Over the past twenty years, ITC Grand Central has been the backdrop for numerous celebrations, intimate reflections, and cherished moments

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UltraTech Cement Opens 150 UBS Stores Across 135 Cities In A Day

The newly launched UBS stores are strategically designed as one-stop solutions for individual home builders, offering high-quality building materials

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How Smart Cities In India Leverage Professional Lighting For Sustainable Energy Efficiency

Professional lighting systems are a solution that cities can use while freeing up resources, writes Jitendra Agrawal, CEO, Surya Roshni - Lighting and Consumer Durables business.

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Smart Cities, Smart Parks - The Role Of Industrial Parks In India’s Urbanisation Journey

Industrial parks, as such, even well-designed with smart technologies, are becoming very important enablers of sustainable urbanisation writes Siraj Saiyed, Director, Arete Group of Companies

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Investing In Tier 2 Cities Is Outperforming Rental Returns In Tier 1 Cities

The shift in India's real estate market from high-cost rental properties in Tier 1 cities to appreciating land in Tier 2 cities underscores a transformative opportunity

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National Healthcare Group Launches Digital HR with SAP SuccessFactors

National Healthcare Group launched Digital HR with SAP SuccessFactors, raising healthcare standards.

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From Local To National: How GEM is Leading Digital Governance

Pankaj Dixit, CTO of GEM, highlighted how the platform fundamentally changes procurement processes through technology, enabling vendors from across India to sell products and services.

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NetApp Powers the Future of AI with Intelligent Data Infrastructure

NetApp, a data infrastructure company announced new developments in its collaboration with industry leaders to accelerate AI innovation.

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AWS enables NHA, GeM, and public sector banks to accelerate digital services in India

AWS supports India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision by empowering public sector organisations to build innovative cloud-based solutions for the country’s healthcare insurance, e-procurement, and banking sectors.

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ClimateTech Startup Fitsol Raises $1 Mn In Seed Funding From Transition VC

With a vision to manage 500 million tonnes of carbon emissions, Fitsol is set to expand globally, starting with the Middle East while strengthening its capabilities and services in sustainable solutions

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ZETWERK Secures $90 Mn, Valuation Soars To $3.1 Bn: Report

The investment is expected to bolster ZETWERK’s expansion in key sectors, including renewables, consumer electronics, and aerospace

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India Accelerator Unveils Cohort'25 For Tech-enabled Startups

As part of the cohort, IA plans to invest USD 8-10 million capital in participating startups exhibiting high potential through its partner entity Finvolve

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B2B Supply Chain Fintech QuiD Cash Bags $4.5 Mn In Pre-Series A Funding

QuiD Cash launches QuiD Capital to drive anchor-led invoice financing, aims to empower 5 lakh retailers with AI-driven credit solutions and seamless ERP integration

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5th Edition Of TWD – North Chapter Gets Under Way

Organised by one of the leading media conglomerates, The Times of India, the Times Women’s Drive (TWD) – North Chapter kicked off on 21 December, 2024 - the route this year was from New Delhi’s busiest and most popular market – Chandni Chowk and will culminate at Chandigarh in the evening with an awards ceremony

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Inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025 Injects US$ 8 – 9 mn: KKFI’s Sudhanshu Mittal

Talking exclusively to Everything Experiential (EE), Sudhanshu Mittal, President, Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI), outlines the significance of the sport, the monies being invested, putting the sport on the global map and more

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Israel Ministry Of Tourism Decides To Pump NIS 230mn Into 55 Tourism Projects

This investment towards upgrading infrastructure in the northern region - in Judea and Samaria, marks the highest budget for the region in the past five years

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Crafting Unique Weddings: Trends Which Rocked In 2024

In an exclusive note for Everything Experiential (EE) by Rituraj Khanna, CEO, Q Events and President, Wedding Vows, he outlines the strategic trends that redefined the wedding industry and ruled the charts in 2024

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A&M Appoints Kunwar Vijayant Singh & Ranajit Sahu As MDs

Prior to joining A&M, Singh was a Partner at McKinsey & Company and Sah led the Metals & Mining practice for Accenture Strategy in India

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Bounteous x Accolite Appoints Satish Kannan As EVP, Chief People Officer For EMEA & APAC

Satish brings over 25 years of HR leadership experience to drive people- first initiatives across key regions

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Yokohama Rubber Company Appoints Angelo Noronha As President & CEO Of Yokohama-ATG

Angelo Noronha, currently President of Global Aftermarket Sales, is being appointed as President & CEO of Yokohama-ATG (Y-ATG), effective January 1, 2025.

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Arvind Vats To Assume Role Of CFO & CRO At Orient Electric

The new positions and roles are set to be implemented from 1st January, 2025 onwards

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Sancta Maria Students Receiving Best Delegation Award At ISP MUN Malaysia 2024

Sancta Maria students excelled at ISP MUN Malaysia 2024, winning Best Delegation and individual awards, showcasing leadership and diplomacy skills.

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IcfaiTech Launches State-of-the-Art Center For VLSI At Hyderabad

IcfaiTech, Hyderabad inaugurated its center for VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) on December 20, 2024 at its campus.

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MDI Gurgaon Hosts Early Career Academics Colloquium 2024

MDI Gurgaon’s 2024 Colloquium united global academics to explore sustainability in emerging economies, advancing innovative solutions for business and education

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Shiv Nadar School Students Showcase Groundbreaking Innovations At Colloquium 2024

Grade X students from Shiv Nadar School presented innovative solutions to real-world problems at Colloquium 2024, with standout projects like STEPWise and Helmair earning top accolades

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Mumbai ferry capsize incident- 7-year-old missing boy's body found

Baby Zohan was the last passenger to be traced since the tragedy that claimed the lives of 14 people, including Navy personnel

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ED gets Delhi LG's node to prosecute former CM Arvind Kejriwal

The ED had, on December 5, sought permission to prosecute Kejriwal

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Ferry capsizes near JNPA Mumbai, 14 dead including Navy personnel

JNPA, CISF, Navy and Coast Guard rescued over 60 passengers but 14 lost their lives including 7-year-old child

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CBI arrests MTS of MCD Delhi in bribery case

The accused MTS of MCD was caught red handed while demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs. 80,000

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EndureAir Delivers Sabal 20 Logistics Drone To Indian Army

The Sabal 20 is an electric unmanned helicopter based on variable pitch technology, specifically designed for aerial logistics

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Rajnath Singh To Visit Russia From 8-10 December, TASS Reports

Rajnath Singh will visit Moscow and Russia's European exclave of Kaliningrad, TASS reported

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Role Of UAVs In Enhancing Military Surveillance Operations

For the Indian Army, particularly in challenging environments like Ladakh and the high-altitude borders in northern and northeastern regions, UAVs offer unmatched advantages in gathering intelligence, logistics and tactical operations

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Scandron Gets Award For Its Innovative High-altitude Logistics Drone

The event, organised by the Indian Army in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), showcased cutting-edge drone technologies tailored for the demanding conditions of High-altitude Areas (HAA)

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Habit-Building Wellness Startup, Habuild, Celebrates First World Meditation Day

They set a world record by virtually doing meditation with 2,87,711 people

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The Importance Of Meditation

Since millennia, meditation has been a part of human life, quietly offering its benefits to those who seek it

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Why World Meditation Day Matters In A Stress-Filled World

The United Nations this year has declared 21 December as World Meditation Day

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The Benefits Of Meditation: A Gift To Yourself On World Meditation Day

Meditation is often perceived as a complex or mystical practice, reserved for monks, Yogis, or highly evolved individuals

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Meril Academy Concludes KeySurge Knowledge Bridge Series with Grand Finale In Bangalore

Meril Academy hosted the final edition of its KeySurge Knowledge Bridge program in Bangalore, concluding a highly successful series of events that previously captivated audiences in Delhi and Mumbai.

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DKMS Global Impact Report 2023: A Beacon Of Hope For Blood Cancer Patients

DKMS, a leading global organisation in the fight against blood cancer, has unveiled its first-ever Global Impact Report, showcasing remarkable strides made in 2023.

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KIMS Hyderabad Becomes First Private Hospital In India To Perform 100 Robotic Whipple Surgeries

Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) in Hyderabad has achieved a major milestone by becoming the first private hospital in India to successfully perform 100 robotic-assisted Whipple surgeries, marking a significant step forward in the treatment of pancreatic cancer.

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India’s Booming Medical Value Travel Industry: A Hub for Global Healthcare

India has emerged as a global leader in the Medical Value Travel (MVT) industry, drawing a larger number of international patients annually. With its unique combination of affordability, advanced medical technology, and world-class healthcare facilities, the country has positioned itself as a beacon of hope for those seeking high-quality treatments.

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SPN Advisors Advises Vikram Gandhi on Sale of Stake in Vastu Housing Finance

The core team of SPN Advisors consisted of Varun Nagrath (Partner), Chavi Sharma (Associate), and Tapash Tanwar (Associate).

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Opportunity & Mentorship Are Key Factors In Determining One’s Legal Career

Bajpai highlighted the two major factor that can determine one’s career trajectory in the legal profession; opportunity & mentors

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LinkedIn's Vision Of Providing Economic Opportunity Drives Everything We Do: Aditi Jha, Board Director, Head, Legal & Public Policy

For Aditi, a typical day involves a mix of corporate compliance, technology regulation, disputes, business strategy and public policy. Often, my planned tasks are disrupted by urgent issues, but the variety keeps things exciting. In this interview with BW Legal World, she talks about her illustrious journey in law, LinkedIn's vision and much more.

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Law Should Not Be Perceived As Business: Chetan Sharma, ASG, Delhi High Court

The legal profession's nobility lies in its commitment to uphold justice, not in chasing profit," said Sharma

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IBDF Marks 25th Annual General Meeting With Leadership Changes, Elects Kevin Vaz As President
IBDF Marks 25th Annual General Meeting With Leadership Changes, Elects Kevin Vaz As President

Gaurav Dwivedi from Prasar Bharati, Jayant M. Mathew of MMTV and Aroon Purie from TV Today were inducted as new board members of IBDF

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Indian Research & Insights Industry Reaches $3.2 Bn In FY24: MRSI

It is expected to reach $3.4 Bn in FY25, a 11% – 14% increase

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Bombay HC Calls Out Political Parties For Rising Illegal Hoardings
Bombay HC Calls Out Political Parties For Rising Illegal Hoardings

BJP, Congress, Shiv Sena, NCP and MNS under fire for failing to curb illegal hoardings post-elections, warns municipal authorities of strict action

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Hyundai Motor India Reappoints Unsoo Kim As Managing Director
Hyundai Motor India Reappoints Unsoo Kim As Managing Director

Kim has been reappointment for a three-year term, effective 25 January 2025

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BW FM 40 Under 40 Awards 2025: Celebrating Next-gen Leaders And Innovators In FM

Honouring emerging facility management leaders for their innovation, forward-thinking strategies, and transformative impact on workplaces

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Brigade Group Unveils Premium Managed Workspace ‘BuzzWorks’ in Hyderabad

BuzzWorks aims for one million square feet of flexible office space by FY26

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Over 80 Per Cent Of Occupiers Plan Expansion Through Flex Spaces: Report

Flex Spaces Set To Dominate India's Office Market With Significant Growth In Technology, Manufacturing, And Healthcare Sectors

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SMS IFS Acquires Awfis Care, Expands Presence In Flexible Office Space Sector

The acquisition of Awfis Care brings over 3,000 skilled professionals to SMS IFS, enhancing capabilities and broadening its footprint across India’s facility services sector

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