She is our didi, we respect her’: INDIA parties deny rift as Mamata Banerjee decides to fight LS polls alone in Bengal

After West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerje's announcement that her Trinamool Congress (TMC) party will fight Lok Sabha polls alone in the state, other parties in the INDIA bloc have been trying to alleviate the situation and hoping for a reunification of the TMC with the bloc. Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha said the statement was given in some particular situation and said that the INDIA parties will solve the conflict.PROMOTED   "Please wait for some time. Maybe the statement was given in some particular situation. If there is a conflict then the alliance (INDIA) would solve it." said Manoj Jha. INDIA bloc alliance is facing internal disagreements over seat-sharing in different states. Another INDIA bloc member, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), is also locked in hectic negotiations with the Congress on seat sharing in Delhi and Punjab. The Arvind Kejriwal-led party believes that the TMC, the Congress and the alliance will resolve any differences.  "The TMC is a big party in West Bengal, the Congress and the Left have always been fighting against them. So seat-sharing with the TMC will be a little difficult. The issues between them will be resolved. Mamata Banerjee and Rahul Gandhi are committed to the success of the INDIA bloc. We are hopeful that all parties in the INDIA bloc will fight elections together," said AAP leader and Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj.Earlier on Wednesday, NCP working president Supriya Sule denied any internal rift in the alliance and said that all the member parties are in frequent conversation with each other. "She is our didi and we love and respect her. The alliance (INDIA) is united and we will all fight together. There will be no loss to the alliance. The model in every state will be different. There is no infight in the alliance. We are in frequent conversation," Sule told ANI on Wednesday.Amid speculations over the TMC's stance on Lok Sabha elections, Mamata Banerjee announced that the TMC would fight polls alone in Bengal."I had no discussions with the Congress party. I have always said that in Bengal, we will fight alone. I am not concerned about what will be done in the country but we are a secular party and in Bengal, we alone will defeat the BJP. I gave many proposals but they rejected them from the beginning. From then, we have decided to fight the elections in Bengal alone" the TMC supremo said.She also claimed that the grand old party didn't inform her about the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra's schedule of passing through Bengal. Her remark is in contrast with the Congress' claim that it had invited all INDIA bloc parties to join the Yatra.  

Tantia Constructions bags ₹7 crore contract from Tripura Govt

Tantia Constructions wins ₹7 crore government contract in Tripura to build seven residential quarters for Judicial Officers with associated infrastructure.Tantia Constructions has received a ₹7 crore work order from the Government of Tripura, Office of the Executive Engineer, PWD (R&B), Kailashahar Division, Kailashahar, Unakoli.The contract pertains to the construction of seven residential quarters for Judicial Officers at various grades, storied at Kailashahar, Unakoti District, including internal water supply, sanitary installation, sewage, drainage works, underground tank, boundary wall and internal electrification works.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 L&T Construction’s power transmission and distribution business has secured contracts in West Asia. In the UAE, the construction arm of L&T Ltd was awarded an order for the engineering, supply, construction, installation, testing, and commissioning of a 400/132 kV substation. The project entails providing a range of critical components, including transformers, reactors, and substation control and monitoring systems.In Kuwait, L&T Construction secured an order for the establishment of 400 kV overhead transmission lines, complemented by associated 400 kV underground cable interconnections. This 100-km transmission network is designed to enhance power evacuation and generation capabilities.The company also bagged contracts related to ongoing substation projects in the region.However, the shares were down by 0.36 per cent to Rs 3,530.75 at 10.22 am on the BSE.                                                                 

Government reopens bids for Advanced Chemistry Cell manufacturing

Prospective applicants can submit bids to set up manufacturing facilities for ACC, which will help them qualify for incentives under PLI ACC scheme. The government on Wednesday announced re-bidding of production-linked incentives (PLI) for 10 Giga Watt hours (GWh) Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) manufacturing. India for finding solution to food stockholding issue first at WTO; then talk on other agri matters With this bidding process, the prospective applicants can submit bids to set up manufacturing facility for ACC, which will help them qualify for incentives under PLI ACC scheme, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) said.In May 2021, the Cabinet approved the technology-agnostic PLI Scheme on ‘National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage’ for achieving a manufacturing capacity of 50 Giga Watt hours (GWh) of ACC with an outlay of ₹18,100 crore. The first round of the ACC PLI bidding concluded in March 2022, and three companies were allocated a total capacity of 30 GWh, the program agreement with selected companies was signed in July 2022. The three companies are Ola Electric Mobility Pvt Ltd which bagged 20 GWh, Reliance New Energy Solar Ltd, and Rajesh Exports won 5 GWh each.The MHI said its has released a fresh Request for Proposal (RfP) for shortlisting and selection of bidders under the PLI Scheme ‘National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage’ for setting up of battery manufacturing units with a total manufacturing capacity of 10 GWh with maximum budgetary outlay of ₹3,620 crore. “MHI is supporting the growth of India’s manufacturing capabilities and exports in the automobile and automobile component sector...Keeping this in mind, in recent years, the MHI has taken several initiatives to promote environment friendly product manufacturing in the automotive industry, such as PLI-Auto, PLI - Advanced Chemistry Cell and FAME-II schemes,” Mahendra Nath Pandey, Minister of Heavy Industries said. MHI is also committed to provide clean and green public transport through Faster Adoption and Manufacturing Electric Vehicles (FAME-II) scheme with the aim to reduce dependence on fossil fuel and to address the issue of vehicular emissions, he said.Also, through the PLI Auto and Auto components scheme, MHI is supporting enhancement in India’s manufacturing capabilities and exports in the automobile and the automobile components sector with the prime objectives of deep localisation, creating economies of scale and building a robust supply chain in areas of Advanced Automotive Technology (AAT) products, he added.  

Encourage India to continue to lead by example, work to bridge divides around the world: UN PGA Francis

Francis expressed concerns about the outdated structure of the Security Council, which he believes fails to reflect the current geopolitical realities."The Security Council of the UN as it currently exists harks back to a period in world history that no longer exists. Since then, the world has changed radically," remarked Francis, highlighting the council's inability to make crucial decisions for international peace and security, often due to geopolitical influences leading to the use of the veto."The fact of the matter is that the council has, in recent years, been progressively unable to take the decisions necessary in order to assist and support the strengthening of international peace and security. Largely for geopolitical reasons. The geopolitics, the global dynamics of the geopolitics, get imported into the council and that results invariably in the use of the veto by one or the other party," he added. On India's inclusion in the UNSC, the UNGA President said, "India is a mature, highly respected member of the United Nations. It is a leader in many ways. And I'm sure that that fact is not lost on the members of the General Assembly.""So I wish the government and people of India every success in their quest to assume membership of the council on a permanent basis. Whether that occurs or not will be a matter for the members to determine," he also saidIndia has long sought a permanent seat on the Security Council to better represent the interests of the developing world. The nation's quest has gained momentum with support from influential figures like Dennis Francis, who believes in India's capability to contribute positively to global peace and security.India has been a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for eight terms (16 years). India is a member of the G4, a group of nations that back each other to seek permanent membership in the UNSC. The countries advocate for reform in the UNSC. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his France visit in July 2023, made a strong pitch for India's permanent membership in the UN Security Council, saying the primary UN body cannot claim to be speaking for the world when its most populous country and the largest democracy is not a permanent member. (ANI)  

Bharat Ratna award to Karpoori Thakur reflects Modi governments desperation, hypocrisy: Congress

The Congress on Wednesday welcomed the decision to confer Bharat Ratna to former Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur and said it reflects the Narendra Modi government's desperation and hypocrisy. Thakur was a champion of social justice and conducting a nationwide caste census would be an appropriate tribute to him, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said."Even though it reflects the Modi Govt's desperation and hypocrisy, the Indian National Congress welcomes the posthumously awarded Bharat Ratna to the champion of social justice Jannayak Karpoori Thakurji," Ramesh said in a post on X. "'Bhagidari Nyay' is one of the five pillars of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. It will need a nation-wide caste census as a starting point."Rahul Gandhi has been consistently advocating this but the Modi Government has all along refused to release the results of the Socio Economic Caste Census 2011 and also refused to commit itself to conduct an updated nation-wide caste census which will be the most appropriate tribute to Jannayak Karpoori Thakurji," he said. Two-time Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur has been named for the country's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna posthumously, a Rashtrapati Bhawan communique said on Tuesday on the eve of the birth centenary of the fountainhead of OBC politics in Bihar.Thakur, who passed away in 1988, was the first non-Congress socialist leader who became chief minister twice -- first for seven months in December 1970 and later for two years in 1977."The President has been pleased to award Bharat Ratna to Shri Karpoori Thakur (posthumously)," the communique said. Thakur, known affectionately as 'Jan Nayak' (people's leader), is the 49th recipient of the country's highest civilian award. The award was last conferred on late president Pranab Mukherjee in 2019.Born on January 24, 1924 in Nai samaj (barber society), Thakur is credited in Bihar politics for enforcing total prohibition of alcohol in 1970. The village where he was born in Samistupur district was renamed after him as Karpuri Gram.  

Tata Power, Indian Oil Corp tie up to deploy over 500 EV charging points across India

Tata Power EV Charging Solutions Limited (TPEVCSL), a Tata Power Group Company and one of the leading EV Charging solutions providers, and the IOCL have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to roll out fast and ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV). charging points across India.    Tata Power on Monday said its subsidiary Tata Power EV Charging Solutions has inked an agreement with India Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) to install more than 500 fast and ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging points across India. Tata Power will install EV charging points across multiple IOCL retail outlets, a statement said. Tata Power EV Charging Solutions Limited (TPEVCSL), a Tata Power Group Company and one of the leading EV Charging solutions providers, and the IOCL have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to roll out fast and ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV). charging points across India.  These EV charging points will be installed in major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Pune, and Kochi, as well as across major highways such as the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Salem-Kochi Highway, Guntur-Chennai Highway and the Golden Quadrilateral. This strategic collaboration focuses on building a reliable and expansive intercity charging network which will help alleviate range anxiety for EV owners traveling between cities. Virendra Goyal, Head -Business Development-EV Charging, Tata Power, said, "Our partnership with IOCL is a strategic move towards establishing a robust EV charging network in the country. Leveraging IOCL's extensive presence, Tata Power will set up fast and superfast charging. points in multiple regions." The EV users will have a dual advantage of a seamless EV charging experience through the 'Tata Power EZ Charge' app and 'IndianOil e-Charge' mobile app that can be used to locate and book the chargers at their convenience. Representing IOCL, Saumitra Shrivastava, Executive Director (Retail-N&E) expressed the Corporation's commitment to adapting to the rising trend of electric vehicle penetration."IOCL envisages to provide 10,000 EV charging stations by 2024 transforming retail network to complete energy solutions outlets. With more than 6,000 EV charging stations at present, the company plans to keep expanding its reach," Shrivastava said.Tata Power has established itself as a leader in the electric vehicle charging domain, with a substantial market share of nearly 60 per cent.  

2024 Hyundai Creta Facelift Launched In India; Know Specifications HERE

"The Automatic variants of the Hyundai Creta 2024 facelift introduce Drive Modes, offering three options - Eco, Normal, and Sport.                                      The highly anticipated 2024 Hyundai Creta Facelift made its debut in the Indian market, ushering in a new era of design and features. This mid-life cycle update promises a significant aesthetic makeover, distinguishing itself from its pre-facelift counterpart. Here’s a detailed look at what the facelift brings to the table. Equipped with a McPherson strut and coil springs at the front and a coupled torsion beam axle at the rear, the Creta ensures a dynamic and comfortable ride. The 2024 variant maintains the same wheelbase of 2610mm while measuring 2610mm in length, 1790mm in width, and 1635mm in height.The Automatic variants of the Hyundai Creta 2024 facelift introduce Drive Modes, offering three options – Eco, Normal, and Sport. Additionally, the SUV features three traction modes, including Snow, Mud, and Sand, providing adaptability for diverse driving conditions.   The interior of the new Creta boasts fabric seats in lower variants, semi-leather in mid variants, and luxurious leather seats in the top SX(O) variant. Adding to the premium experience, the Panoramic Sunroof, a popular feature, will be available from the S(O) variant onwards, with voice-assisted smart functionality in the top SX, SX Tech, and SX(O) variants.The 2024 Hyundai Creta Facelift retains the 1.5L U2 CRDi Diesel Engine, delivering 113 bhp and 250 Nm of torque. The diesel engine offers flexibility with a choice between a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. The SUV also continues with the 1.5L Mpi Petrol Engine, producing 113 bhp and 143.8 Nm of torque, paired with either a 6-speed manual or a CVT gearbox.  "

France and India Decide To Step Up Their Collaboration In The Southwest Indian Ocean

Building on their joint surveillance missions conducted from the French island of La Reunion in 2020 and 2022, India and France have decided to step up their cooperation in the Southwest Indian Ocean. The two nations applauded the expansion of those exchanges into India's maritime neighborhood as well. Following French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to India for the Republic Day celebrations, the two countries released a joint statement suggesting that these interactions could have a positive impact on the securitization of strategic sea lanes of communication.The leaders emphasized how important the area is to their individual sovereign and geopolitical goals. The importance of their partnership in the region for the development of a free, open, inclusive, safe, and peaceful Indo-Pacific and beyond was also acknowledged.   Citing the July 2023 finalized Comprehensive Roadmap for the Indo-Pacific, they conveyed satisfaction with the growing scope of their involvement in the area.The joint statement states that the India-France partnership in the Indo-Pacific area, which encompasses a wide range of bilateral, multinational, regional, and institutional initiatives, particularly in the Indian Ocean Region, has its foundation in the defence and security partnership.   According to the statement, PM Modi and French President Macron promised to revive trilateral cooperation with Australia, strengthen their relationship with the UAE, and look into establishing new ones in the area.The two leaders requested that their governments come up with specific project ideas after realizing the value of cooperative and multilateral efforts in promoting human welfare, resilient infrastructure, innovation, and connectivity in the region as well as sustainable economic development. In the joint statement, the two leaders also demanded that the Indo-Pacific Triangular Development Cooperation Fund be established as soon as possible to help with the expansion of green technology development in the area.   They decided to look into ways to coordinate Pacific-wide economic initiatives and programs. The French Development Agency was acknowledged by both leaders for its work in India.   The two leaders talked about how the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC) was introduced in September 2023 in Delhi, outside of the G20 Summit. Prime Minister Modi received praise from President Macron for spearheading this momentous project. Both leaders concurred that this project would be extremely important strategically and would improve the potential and robustness of the energy and trade flows between Europe, the Middle East, and India.The project's Special Envoy, President Macron, was duly appointed, a development that Prime Minister Modi welcomed. The two leaders also recalled talking about other connectivity projects that would connect Southeast Asia to the Middle East and Africa during their July summit in Paris, and they decided to look into particular projects. PM Modi and President Macron reaffirmed their call for effective multilateralism that is reformed in order to address urgent global challenges, maintain a just and peaceful international order, and get the world ready for new developments, particularly in the economic and technological spheres.   PM Modi and President Macron reaffirmed their call for effective multilateralism that is reformed in order to address urgent global challenges, maintain a just and peaceful international order, and get the world ready for new developments, particularly in the economic and technological spheres. France reaffirmed its unwavering support for India's UNSC permanent membership. The two leaders decided to have more in-depth discussions about how to govern the use of the veto in the event of mass atrocities. The two leaders concurred that the Paris Global Financing Summit and the G20 Summit in Delhi had highlighted the necessity of reforming Multilateral Development Banks to make them larger, better, and more efficient in order to be able to address the related issues of climate change and development in developing and least developed nations.  

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls the accusation of genocide against Israel "outrageous

The accusation of genocide made against Israel, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is "outrageous" and "decent people everywhere should reject it." In response to South Africa's genocide claim against Israel being rejected by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the Israeli Prime Minister declared, "The charge of genocide levelled against Israel is not only false, it's outrageous, and decent people everywhere should reject it."   Speaking on the eve of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Prime Minister Netanyahu declared, "Never Again." Israel will not give up its defense of itself against the murderous terrorist group Hamas."According to him, Israel's sacred commitment to upholding international law and continuing to defend "our country and defend our people" are both unwavering. Israel has the inherent right to self-defense, just like any other nation. It is obvious discrimination against the Jewish state to attempt to deny Israel this fundamental right, and it was rightly rejected." The International Court of Justice in the Hague on Friday ordered Israel to 'take all measures' to prevent genocide in Gaza. However, the court did not order that a ceasefire be implemented.The court voted 15 to 2 in favor of its decision. Israel was also mandated to submit a report to the court within a month. Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel, stated: "On October 7, Hamas perpetrated the most horrific atrocities against the Jewish people since the Holocaust, and it vows to repeat these atrocities again and again and again." He declared that Israel is not fighting Palestinian civilians, but rather Hamas terrorists. "We will continue to facilitate humanitarian assistance, and to do our utmost to keep civilians out of harm's way, even as Hamas uses civilians as human shields."  

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Will Use Arrow To Hunt Lion: Bilawal Bhutto Warns Nawaz Sharif Before Pakistani Elections

As he vowed to hunt the "Lion" with "Arrow," Pakistan Peoples Party chief Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari poked fun at the leaders of the Nawaz Sharif-led PML-N party for not trying to win the polls on February 8 because they believed the result was "fixed" in their favor. Speaking at a rally in Multan, the 35-year-old former foreign minister—the scion of a family that produced two prime ministers for the country—said that voting for the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) was the only way to stop Sharif and his allies from plundering the nation.According to Bhutto-Zardari, leaders of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) did not leave their homes and anticipated winning the election without making an attempt to engage with voters, believing they had "fixed the match," but this is untrue. She went on to say that the PPP and its allies would work together to hunt the "Lion" with the "Arrow." The PML-N's poll symbol is the lion, while the PPP's is the arrow. Separately, Bilawal invited Sharif to a candid discussion about the issues confronting the nation in a post on X."[International norms dictate that] the PML-N candidate (Nawaz Sharif) should come forward and engage in a debate with me as a PPP candidate running for the PM post [in the upcoming general elections]," he said on the official X account.   Bilawal was announced as the party's nominee for prime minister in the upcoming general elections earlier this month.   "I extend an invitation to Nawaz Sharif, the PML-N candidate, to participate in a debate with me on any day before February 8," stated Bilawal.He claimed that in every country, candidates for president and prime minister take part in televised debates, giving the public vital information about their platforms. "Transparency is essential for a knowledgeable electorate prior to the election," he continued. At the Multan rally, Bilawal vowed to bring the nation together and address public issues, such as the security and economic conditions, while criticizing traditional political leaders for fomenting division and hatred for their own personal gain.   He attacked rival political parties for their disregard for the issues facing the nation and their narrow concentration on acquiring power.In an apparent jab at Sharif, Bilawal stated, "Politicians who have held the Prime Minister's Office thrice are angling for the chair for a fourth time." According to Bilawal, the former three-time prime minister was uninterested in addressing the urgent problems that the populace was facing. He chastised the PML-N for failing to even release its manifesto. In addition, he said that the PML-N leaders were attempting to mimic the PPP's platform.

Supreme Court to Have Chief Justice Lead Special Ceremonial Bench as it Turns 75

New Delhi: The Supreme Court will celebrate its 75th anniversary tomorrow with a special ceremonial bench. The composition of the bench will be set up to replicate the Supreme Court's inaugural session on January 28, 1950. Sources claim that Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud is leading the first-ever assembly of this ceremonial bench. Prior to the start of the ceremonial sitting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take part in the program.The Chief Justice Chandrachud's courtroom will house the ceremonial bench. There will be attendance from all 34 Supreme Court justices, including Chief Justice Chandrachud. Chief Justices of all 25 high courts will be present, as was the case in 1950. The meeting will be broadcast live online. According to sources, the purpose of the ceremonial sitting is to reassure the public that the judiciary will always act as the Constitution's guardian.To finalize tomorrow's event, sources said Chief Justice Chandrachud held consultations and examined pictures of the Supreme Court's original bench from 1950. Judges of the high courts had previously sat on the same bench as the Supreme Court. Therefore, the bench has been ready to hold the 25 Chief Justices of the High Court, but only in their capacity as judges, for tomorrow's event, since all 34 Supreme Court judges will be seated on it in Chief Justice Chandrachud's courtroom.The court registry states that the livestream will run for thirty minutes. The event is expected to showcase digital initiatives taken by the Supreme Court under Chief Justice Chandrachud's leadership.The programme will include the inauguration of the Supreme Court's new website.          

Entrepreneurship World Cup 2024 Malaysia Final Officially Announced

Kaula Lampur, Malaysia –  In a momentous announcement at the RCEP Tech Forum, the Steering Committee members of the Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC) Malaysia unveiled the details for the highly anticipated EWC Malaysia 2024 Final. The announcement was made by the Management Committee members, Raffles Chan and Zentrix Chiu, who provided a brief introduction to the Global Entrepreneurship Network and the rich history of the Entrepreneurship World Cup global final. The Steering Committee members present at the event included Herman Syah Abdul Rahim, Chief Investment Officer, Kumpulan Modal Perdana Sdn Bhd (KMP), Arsalaan (Oz) Ahmed, Chairman, mmob, and Melissa Chin representing Noor Amy Ismail, Chief Operating Officer, Malaysia Venture Capital Management (MAVCAP). The distinguished committee members discussed their crucial roles in EWC and highlighted the competition's significance for Malaysia. They emphasized how EWC contributes to fostering a robust economy, generating employment, and attracting innovation to the country. “EWC is not merely a contest, it is a catalyst for economic development, job creation and innovation. The innovations that will emerge from this competition have the potential to revolutionize industries, attract investments, and position our country as a leader in the respective sector.”, said Herman Syah Abdul Rahim“The EWC Malaysia provides a unique opportunity to profile Malaysian companies at an idea, early and growth stage to a global audience of potential clients and investors. The EWC Malaysia also fosters the growth of the Malaysian entrepreneurial eco-system and therefore also supports innovation and potential economic growth for the country.”, said Arsalaan (Oz) Ahmed.“As the largest Venture Capital in the country, we’re responsible to continue enhancing and strengthening our VC ecosystem. Bringing EWC to Malaysia is one of our initiatives in charting our future VC ecosystem globally.”, said Noor Amy Ismail. Karunjit Kumar Dhir, a Partner at Kuber Ventures and another member of the Steering Committee, was unable to attend the event. However, he extended his best wishes to the team for the successful launch of the EWC Malaysia 2024 Final.The EWC 2024 Malaysia Final promises to be a showcase of entrepreneurial talent and innovation, providing a platform for startups to gain international recognition and support. The event aims to bolster Malaysia's position in the global startup landscape, fostering economic growth and establishing the country as a hub for entrepreneurial excellence.Swethal Kumar, CEO of Startupscale360, expressed enthusiasm about being the proud national organizer of the Malaysia edition. He stated, "We are fully committed to making the Malaysian ecosystem more vibrant with the support of key enablers of the startup ecosystem. Our goal is to create more employment opportunities, attract international startups to the Malaysian market, bring forth innovations, and expand the business of Malaysian startups to the global market through the Entrepreneurship World Cup. It's more than just a competition; it's a golden opportunity to showcase innovative ideas on a global stage."  

In Jaipur, French President Macron to explore pink citys living past

French President Emmanuel Macron will kick-start his two-day trip to India on Thursday by visiting Jaipur's stunning hilltop fort of Amber, iconic Hawa Mahal and astronomical observation site of Jantar Mantar. Macron will be the chief guest at the 75th Republic Day celebrations on January 26 at Delhi's Kartavya Path that would make him the sixth leader from France to grace the prestigious annual extravaganza. In his nearly six-hour stay in Jaipur, Macron will also join Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a road show before the two leaders hold wide-ranging talks at luxury hotel Taj Rambagh Palace on all key aspects of bilateral India-France ties and various geopolitical upheavals. In Jaipur, President Macron will visit Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, besides participating in a road show, officials said, refusing to elaborate further. The French president's aircraft is scheduled to land at Jaipur airport at 2:30 PM on Thursday and he will depart for Delhi at around 8:50 pm, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.The road show is scheduled to start at Jantar Mantar area at 6 pm while Modi and Macron are set to begin their talks at 7:15 pm. Ways to boost bilateral cooperation in a range of areas, including digital domain, defence, trade, clean energy, youth exchanges, easing of visa norms for Indian students are set to be the focus of the talks, sources said.  

Market Outlook for 25 January 2024

Our markets witnessed high volatility ahead of the F&O expiry day. Nifty sneaked below 21200 mark during the day, but it recovered sharply towards the end and closed above 21450 with gains of about a percent from previous day’s close. Nifty Today:     Nifty has corrected sharply in last few days from the high of 22124 to sub-21200 levels. The volatility has increased recently and when the range is broad, the 40-day EMA becomes an important level for the short term. This average support is placed around 21200 and the Nifty index has managed to recover and close well above this support in Wednesday’s session.  Although the daily RSI remains negative, the readings on the hourly charts have given a positive crossover from the oversold zone and hence, we could see a pullback move in next few sessions. Thus, although the intraday volatility could remain high, the index can see some pullback towards 21600-21700 zone while 21300-21200 would be seen as immediate support. Traders are advised to trade with a stock specific approach for a while.                                              

Indian Railway Finance Corporation share price Today Live Updates

Indian Railway Finance Corporation Share Price Today : The last day of trading for Indian Railway Finance Corporation saw an open price of ₹164.18 and a close price of ₹161.48. The stock had a high of ₹173.14 and a low of ₹150.81. The market capitalization for the company is ₹224,595.34 crore. The 52-week high for the stock is ₹160.89, while the 52-week low is ₹25.45. The BSE volume for the day was 30,763,279 shares.Disclaimer: This is an AI-generated live blog and has not been edited by LiveMint staff.Indian Railway Finance Corporation share price NSE Live :Indian Railway Finance Corporation trading at ₹174.21, up 1.37% from yesterday's ₹171.86. The stock price of Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) is currently ₹174.21, with a percent change of 1.37 and a net change of 2.35. This indicates that the stock has seen a slight increase in value. However, without further information, it is difficult to determine the overall trend or significance of this change.    

Share Market Highlights: Sensex, Nifty close around 1% up; Broader markets, sectoral indices rallied

Sensex Today | Share Market Highlights: After a bout of choppy trading, both the benchmark indices consolidated in the green after opening in the red. Although they had dipped in the negative zone a few times through the day.Stocks gained as investors rewarded companies for positive earnings updates and as China’s latest move to stimulate its economy boosted resources shares.Europe’s Stoxx 600 index climbed 0.8% as mining stocks jumped the most in almost six weeks after the People’s Bank of China said it would cut the reserve requirement ratio for banks on Feb. 5. The move should boost the economy by freeing up liquidity for customer loans and bond purchases. US equity futures gained, led by tech stocks, after Wall Street set fresh closing highs on Tuesday. Asian stocks advanced, with Chinese shares traded in Hong Kong extending their rally after the stimulus news. Japanese government bond yields and bank stocks jumped Wednesday as investors decided that monetary policymakers are on track to scrap negative interest rates in the near term after all.As traders increased bets that the Bank of Japan will push ahead in the next few months with its first rate hike since 2007, 10-year note yields climbed as much as 10.5 basis points. Shares of Japanese banks, who have struggled through decades of deflation, rose on expectations higher interest rates will improve their lending margins.Elsewhere, the timing and extent of expected Federal Reserve rate cuts this year have dominated markets in recent weeks with less attention paid to Japan’s central bank. That left economists looking more bullish over the BOJ’s looming move than market players. After a day of choppy trading, both the benchmark indices ended in the green, around 1% above the previous day's close, after they had opened in the red.At close, Sensex was up 689.76 points, or 0.98%, at 71,060.31, Nifty was up 215.15 points, or 1.01%, at 21,453.95.Broader market indices also closed up 1%, whereas among sectoral indices, only the Nifty Private Bank ended the day in the red.Global shares rose on Wednesday, fuelled by positive tech earnings and optimism Chinese authorities will offer support to its stock markets, while the dollar showed resilience on growing expectations the U.S. Federal Reserve won't rush to cut rates.European stocks climbed 0.8%, with tech stocks adding over 3.6% to their highest in two years. Investors are also focused on manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) figures - seen as a good gauge of economic health - from the euro zone, Germany, France and Britain later in the day.The European Central Bank (ECB) meets on Thursday and is widely expected to keep rates unchanged - though traders are pricing in as much as 130 basis points of interest rate cuts this year. Wall Street was set to gain, with e-mini futures for the S&P 500 up 0.4% as investors focused on a slew of earnings. The yield on 10-year U.S. Treasury notes was last at 4.097%, while the two-year Treasury yield, which typically moves in step with interest rate expectations, was at 4.314%.Markets are now pricing in a 47% chance of a rate cut in March from the Fed, according to the CME FedWatch tool, compared to the 88% chance of a rate cut priced in a month earlier.The MSCI world equity index, which tracks shares in 47 countries, gained 0.3%. The MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan gained 1%. Still, the index is down around 4.7% so far this month.After a bout of choppy trading, both the benchmark indices consolidated in the green after opening in the red. Although they dipped in the negative zone a few times through the day.At 3 pm, Sensex was up 683.54 points, or 0.97%, at 71,054.09, Nifty was up 211.30 points, or 0.99%, at 21,450.10.  

Share Market Highlights 24 January 2024:

Sensex, Nifty updates on 24 January 2024: India’s equity markets are volatile on Wednesday. The ​BSE Sensex​ rose 689.75 pts or 0.98% to close at 71,060.31. The ​NSE Nifty​ jumped 215.15 pts or 1.01% to close at 21,453.95. Analysts anticipated sustained selling pressure from foreign portfolio investors, emphasizing the significance of upcoming results and heightened volatility during the monthly F&O settlement. Siddhartha Khemka, Head of Retail Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, highlighted caution in global sentiments due to Fitch Group’s warning about the impact on South Asian economies and increased hostilities in the Red Sea. Technical analyst Pravesh Gour noted Nifty’s breakdown, signalling potential testing at 50-DMA at 21000, while Bank Nifty faces hurdles and support challenges.                                                                                                                                                                                                   Market Update: Sensex surges 690 points to reclaim 71k leve Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded sharply by one per cent on Wednesday after sliding for the past two sessions, propelled by bargain hunting in metal, commodity, and telecom stocks. Currency Market Live Updates: Rupee ends slightly higher, aided by yuan’s uptick, dollar’s slip. The rupee ended marginally higher on Wednesday, aided by a slight uptick in the offshore Chinese yuan and a pullback in the dollar index.The rupee ended at 83.1225 against the US dollar, compared with its close at 83.15 in the previous session.Bharat Dynamics reported its standalone net profit for the quarter ended December 2023 at ₹135.03 crore as against ₹83.74 crore in December 2022. The stock closed at ₹1,696.50 on the NSE, up by 1.61%.“The market rebounded from yesterday’s sell-off taking cues from global peers. The sentiment was reinforced by the PBOC’s 0.5% cut in reserve ratio to boost growth and financial liquidity. However, overall sentiment is muted as concerns persist on FIIs selling due to premium valuations in India and below expectation Q3 earnings so far.”  

Republic Day 2024: Over 1,100 personnel awarded Gallantry and Service medals. Details here

On the occasion of the Republic Day 2024, a total of 1132 personnel of Police, Fire Service, Home Guard and Civil Defence and Correctional Service have been awarded Gallantry and Service Medals, the Ministry of Home Affairs said in a statement on 25 January. Of these 1,132 personnel, President's Medal for Gallantry (PMG) has been awarded to two personnel, Medals for Gallantry (GM) to 275, President's Medals for Distinguished Service (PSM) to 102 and Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) to 753. "On the occasion of the Republic Day, 2024, a total of 1132 personnel of Police, Fire Service, Home Guard and Civil Defence and Correctional Service have been awarded Gallantry and Service Medals," the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in a statement. Among the majority of the 277 Gallantry Awards, 119 personnel from Left-wing extremist-affected areas, 133 personnel from the Jammu and Kashmir region and 25 personnel from other regions are being awarded for their gallant action. Out of 277 gallantry medals, 275 GM have been awarded to 72 personnel from J&K Police, 18 personnel from Maharashtra, 26 personnel from Chhattisgarh, 23 personnel from Jharkhand, 15 personnel from Odisha, 8 personnel from Delhi, 65 personnel from CRPF, 21 personnel from SSB and the remaining personnel from the other states, Union Territories (UTs) and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).                                                                                Out of 102 President's Medals for Distinguished Service (PSM), 94 have been awarded to Police Service and four each to Fire Service and civil guard and Home Guard Service. Out of 753 Medals for Meritorious Service (MSM), 667 have been awarded to Police Service, 32 to Fire Service, 27 to Civil Defence and Home Guard Service and 27 to Correctional Service. As per the MHA, the government has taken many steps in recent years to rationalise and transform the entire award ecosystem of various awards. In this regard, sixteen gallantry and service medals (for police, fire service, home guard and Civil service) have been rationalised and merged into four medals: the President's Medal for Gallantry (PMG), Medal for Gallantry (GM), President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM), and the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM).