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As anticipation builds, Realme is gearing up to unveil its latest flagship devices – the Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G and Realme 12 Pro 5G – in India on January 29 at 12:00 PM local time. With a focus on premium aesthetics and camera prowess, these smartphones are poised to outshine the competition, notably the Redmi Note 13 Pro series. Realme has already confirmed an early access sale on Flipkart from 6:00 PM-10:00 PM, offering enthusiasts an exclusive opportunity to get their hands on these cutting-edge devices. Realme 12 Pro Series 5G Launch: Watch LIVE on Realme’s Official YouTube Channel…
Days after French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India, Chinese President Xi Jinping is making moves to enhance China-France relations, emphasising the need for a collaborative approach to global development.On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France, President Xi expressed a commitment to elevate bilateral ties, introducing new elements to the relationship. Simultaneously, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi outlined plans to increase French imports, fostering economic cooperation. India’s Shift in Defence Alliances: Navigating Away from Russian Arms While India explores strengthened ties with France, there’s a notable shift in its defence alliances, moving away…
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget on February 1, it marks her record sixth budget presentation, putting her on par with former Prime Minister Morarji Desai. Notably, she is poised to surpass Arun Jaitley, having already presented five budgets, making her the Finance Minister with the highest number of budget presentations from the BJP camp. However, with the country gearing up for Lok Sabha elections, Sitharaman is not expected to present a full-fledged budget for the financial year 2024-25. Instead, she will be presenting an interim budget, commonly referred to as a “vote on account.”…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is poised to match the record set by former Prime Minister Morarji Desai as she prepares to present her sixth consecutive budget on February 1st. Sitharaman, the first full-time female finance minister of India, has already presented five full budgets since assuming office in July 2019 and is now set to deliver an interim or vote-on-account budget next week. With this upcoming presentation, Sitharaman will surpass the previous records held by notable predecessors such as Manmohan Singh, Arun Jaitley, P Chidambaram, and Yashwant Sinha, all of whom presented five budgets in a row during their tenures.…
The Union agriculture ministry’s data for 2022-23 reveals a persistent gap in agricultural credit flows across different regions. Last fiscal year, agricultural credit to five southern states – Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala – amounted to 48% of the total disbursement of Rs 21 trillion, despite the region accounting for only 17% of the country’s gross cropped area. Conversely, five northern states – Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh – received approximately 17% of the total credit flow, amounting to Rs 3.38 trillion for agriculture and allied sectors, against a gross cropped area share…
A firm led by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani is set to commence data and biometrics collection from up to 1 million residents starting in February. This effort forms a crucial part of the ambitious project aimed at transforming one of Asia’s largest slums. The survey, to be conducted door-to-door, holds immense importance in determining the eligibility criteria for residents to receive free housing within the redevelopment area. The initiative comes after decades of authorities grappling with the challenges of revitalizing the 640-acre (260-hectare) Dharavi, with the Adani Group emerging victorious in securing the bid for the redevelopment in collaboration with…
Krutrim, an artificial intelligence (AI) startup launched by Ola founder and Chairman Bhavish Aggarwal, has announced that it has raised $50 million at a valuation of $1 billion, making it the first startup unicorn in the country in 2024. This investment comes shortly after the six-month-old AI startup Sarvam AI raised $41 million across seed and Series A financing, signalling the rising investor interest in AI startups. Krutrim mentioned that it is the first AI unicorn in the country. According to an official statement, Krutrim plans to use the funds raised to expand its reach globally, drive innovation, and accelerate the company’s goal…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the government’s top priorities, focusing on modernizing post-harvest practices to enhance the agriculture ecosystem and promoting manufacturing in emerging sectors like renewable energy, semiconductors, and material sciences. She highlighted that the government has identified 13 sunrise sectors, including semiconductors, renewable energy, material sciences, earth sciences, and space industries, to receive high priority in manufacturing. During an interaction with students at Hindu College, Sitharaman underscored the government’s commitment to strengthening agriculture and manufacturing sectors to stimulate the economy. She reiterated the importance of modernizing post-harvest practices in agriculture and promoting manufacturing in sunrise industries. Sitharaman stated…
In Riyadh, the capital city, Saudi Arabia has decided to open a liquor store. It marks the first time in history that Saudi Arabia is opening a liquor sales outlet. At the same time, not everyone in Saudi Arabia will be able to buy alcohol. The liquor store opening in Riyadh’s diplomatic quarter is intended only for non-Muslim diplomats representing their countries. To purchase alcohol, consumers must register via a mobile app and obtain clearance from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Alcohol sales are expected to commence on a monthly quota basis. The store is expected to open next week.…
Foxconn’s CEO and Chairman, Young Liu, was conferred with the Padma Vibhushan by the country in recognition of his contributions to the global business landscape. A total of 132 individuals received Padma awards this time around, acknowledging their remarkable achievements and activities in various fields. Foxconn, operating from its headquarters in Taiwan, is a leading company in the global semiconductor manufacturing sector. With Young Liu at the helm, the company has been thriving as a net profit entity for the past four years, with 66,000 employees worldwide. Aligned with the official website of Foxconn, Young Liu leads the company’s global…