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Delhi, 23rd January 2025: In line with its ongoing commitment to advancing road safety innovation and commemorating ‘Road Safety Month’ (January 18 – February 17, 2025), Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has successfully concluded the 24-hour Toyota Hackathon at GL Bajaj Institute, Greater Noida, Delhi. The event was attended by notable dignitaries, including Chief Guest Mr Ashok Kumar IPS, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, Greater Noida UP, Guest of Honour Mr RR Meena, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, and senior leadership from TKM, such as Mr Vikram Gulati, Country Head & Executive Vice President, Corporate…

In a country where airport food often means high prices, the launch of Udaan Yatri Café at Kolkata Airport has been a breath of fresh air. With affordable meals and beverages, the café quickly became popular, attracting up to 900 daily visitors. However, while the café’s pricing has been praised, growing concerns about food quality have emerged. A Game-Changer for Budget Travellers The Udaan Yatri Café, part of the Udaan (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) initiative, has transformed the airport dining experience. It offers snacks like tea for ₹10, samosas at ₹20, and other affordable options. This stands in stark…

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA) has approved a fare hike for auto rickshaws and taxis in the Mumbai metropolitan region. This decision comes in response to demands from auto and taxi unions for higher fares to cover rising operational costs. The fare for auto-rickshaws will increase by ₹3, raising the minimum fare from ₹23 to ₹26. Similarly, the fare for taxis will also rise by ₹3, with the minimum fare moving from ₹28 to ₹31. The MMRTA will issue a notification soon, outlining the new fare structure and implementation date. This will necessitate the recalibration of meters across…

Air India Express is all set to broaden its footprint by launching new direct flight services from Hindon Airport in March 2025. This strategic move aims to improve regional air connectivity and cater to the growing travel demand between key destinations. The airline will operate direct routes connecting Hindon Airport to major cities like Bengaluru, Goa, and Kolkata. This expansion is part of Air India Express’s broader efforts to enhance convenience for travelers, especially those in the Delhi NCR region, who will now have access to budget-friendly, non-stop flights to popular destinations. With this initiative, the airline hopes to alleviate…

India to become home to world’s largest data centre, thanks to Mukesh Ambani Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries, has announced plans to build the world’s largest data centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat. According to Bloomberg, this ambitious project aims to position India as a major player in the global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape. The data centre, which will have a capacity of three gigawatts, is expected to significantly boost India’s digital infrastructure. Reliance Industries Limited is partnering with Nvidia to equip the data centre with state-of-the-art Blackwell AI processors. This collaboration aligns with the Indian government’s push to develop the…

Special Guests to Meet Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is set to host 800 special guests at this year’s Republic Day Parade on 26th January. This initiative celebrates the achievements of individuals and groups who have contributed significantly to India’s transition to renewable energy under the Ministry’s flagship schemes. The invitees include beneficiaries of the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, renewable energy workers, and participants in the PM KUSUM Scheme. Their presence highlights the Ministry’s commitment to empowering citizens and promoting sustainable energy solutions across the country. During their visit, the special…

The Bombay High Court on Thursday declared that the use of loudspeakers is not an essential part of any religion. The court has directed law enforcement agencies to strictly enforce noise pollution norms. Justices A S Gadkari and S C Chandak noted that noise pollution is a major health hazard. They stated that no individual can claim their rights are infringed if denied permission to use loudspeakers. The judgment came after a petition was filed by Jaago Nehru Nagar Residents Welfare Association and Shivsrushti Co-operative Housing Societies Association Ltd. The petitioners, represented by advocates Kaushik Mhatre, Chinmay Jawale, and Reena…

A federal judge has blocked Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship. The executive order, signed on Monday, 20 January 2025, targeted certain US-born children. It sought to deny citizenship to children of undocumented immigrants or temporary visa holders. Trump aimed to reinterpret the Fourteenth Amendment through this controversial move. Judge John C. Coughenour from Seattle called the order ‘blatantly unconstitutional.’ He ruled that citizenship rights cannot be altered through executive orders alone. The injunction stops the order while legal challenges are reviewed. The order sparked lawsuits from 18 state attorneys general and advocacy groups. The ACLU called it a dangerous…

કોમોડિટી વાયદાઓમાં રૂ. 10286.33 કરોડ અને કોમોડિટી ઓપ્શન્સમાં રૂ. 62478.85 કરોડનું ટર્નઓવરઃ સોના-ચાંદીના વાયદાઓમાં રૂ. 6555.04 કરોડનાં કામકાજઃ બુલિયન ઇન્ડેક્સ બુલડેક્સ વાયદો 19230 પોઇન્ટના સ્તરે દેશના અગ્રણી કોમોડિટી ડેરિવેટિવ્ઝ એક્સચેન્જ એમસીએક્સ પર વિવિધ કોમોડિટી વાયદા, ઓપ્શન્સ અને ઇન્ડેક્સ ફ્યુચર્સમાં રૂ. 72765.86 કરોડનું ટર્નઓવર નોંધાયું હતું. કોમોડિટી વાયદાઓમાં રૂ. 10286.33 કરોડનાં કામકાજ થયાં હતાં, જ્યારે કોમોડિટી ઓપ્શન્સમાં રૂ. 62478.85 કરોડનું નોશનલ ટર્નઓવર નોંધાયું હતું. બુલિયન ઇન્ડેક્સ બુલડેક્સ જાન્યુઆરી વાયદો 19230 પોઇન્ટના સ્તરે હતો. કોમોડિટી ઓપ્શન્સમાં કુલ પ્રીમિયમ ટર્નઓવર રૂ. 961.12 કરોડનું થયું હતું. કીમતી ધાતુઓમાં સોના-ચાંદીના વાયદાઓમાં રૂ. 6555.04 કરોડનાં કામકાજ થયાં હતાં. એમસીએક્સ સોનું ફેબ્રુઆરી વાયદો 10 ગ્રામદીઠ રૂ. 79419ના…

MCX records turnover of Rs.10286.33 crores in Commodity Futures & Rs.62478.85 crores in Options: Bullion Index MCXBULLDEX Jan-25 futures reaches at 19230 point India’s leading commodity derivatives exchange, Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) has recorded turnover of Rs.72765.86 crores in various futures & option contracts for commodities listed at MCX on 23 January 2025 till 5:00 pm. In which commodity futures accounted for Rs. 10286.33 crores and options on commodity futures for Rs. 62478.85 crores (notional). Bullion Index MCXBULLDEX Jan-25 futures was reached at 19230 point. Commodity Future Contracts: Bullion: In precious metals, Turnover of Gold and Silver variants clocked Rs.…