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Mumbai, July 19: Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday that the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) will officially come into effect on October 1, that would facilitate the creation of 1 million direct jobs in India. EFTA comprises Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. The landmark pact, signed on March 10, 2024, is likely to unlock huge foreign direct investment (FDI) and deepen trade and economi ...Read More >
The cocaine was seized from Indian woman passanger, an official said. (Representational) Mumbai: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai, has seized cocaine worth Rs 62.6 crore from an Indian woman at Mumbai International Airport, an official said on Monday. Specific intelligence developed by officers of DRI Mumbai indicated that one female Indian national, coming from Doha to Mumbai on July 14, would be smuggling narcotics into India. Acting on the intelligence, DRI Mumbai off ...Read More >
Mumbai | New Delhi: Homegrown private equity firm ChrysCapital has agreed to acquire pan-India bakery chain Theobroma Foods for ₹2,410 crore, said people with knowledge of the matter. According to an agreement signed between the parties, ChrysCapital will buy around 90% stake from the company's promoters and existing investor ICICI Venture. The promoters will retain about a 10% stake, the people said. ICICI Venture holds a 42% stake in Theobroma. In 2017, ICICI Venture bought the stake for $2 ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 14 (PTI) The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence on Monday arrested a woman passenger at the Mumbai international airport for allegedly carrying over 6 kg of cocaine stuffed in 300 capsules, with an estimated value of Rs 62.6 crore, an official said. The capsules were packed inside six boxes of Oreo biscuits and three boxes of chocolates, he said. Also Read | Donald Trump Threatens 100% Secondary Tariffs on Countries Buying Oil, Gas and Uranium From Russia; India Could Be Collatera ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 14 (PTI) The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence on Monday arrested a woman passenger at the Mumbai international airport for allegedly carrying over 6 kg of cocaine stuffed in 300 capsules, with an estimated value of Rs 62.6 crore, an official said. The capsules were packed inside six boxes of Oreo biscuits and three boxes of chocolates, he said. After the woman, who is an Indian national, landed at the airport from Doha, DRI officials intercepted her following specific informatio ...Read More >
New Delhi: Cooling prices offered a double dose of relief in June, with both retail and wholesale inflation easing sharply, signalling a broad-based tempering of cost pressures across the economy. Retail price inflation measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) came in at 2.1% in June, its slowest pace since January 2019, while wholesale price index-based inflation fell to a 21-month low in June, at -0.13%, marking the first negative reading since October 2023, according to provisional governm ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): A sustained revival in vehicle sales is critical for long-term growth in the Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC) and insurance sectors, according to a report by Emkay Research. While there is a broad consensus that stress in microfinance institutions (MFIs) and unsecured personal loans (PLs) is largely behind, so a pick-up in vehicle sales is now essential for continued recovery. It stated, 'MFI revival and unsecured PL stress being largely behind is now a c ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): A sustained revival in vehicle sales is critical for long-term growth in the Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC) and insurance sectors, according to a report by Emkay Research. While there is a broad consensus that stress in microfinance institutions (MFIs) and unsecured personal loans (PLs) is largely behind, so a pick-up in vehicle sales is now essential for continued recovery. It stated, MFI revival and unsecured PL stress being largely behind is now a co ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): The cost of home-cooked meals eased in June as compared to the same month last year, driven by a sharp correction in vegetable prices, according to the Crisil Intelligence report. In the monthly report titled 'Roti Rice Rate', the average cost of a vegetarian thali (Plate) declined by 8 per cent year-on-year (YoY), while the cost of a non-vegetarian thali was down nearly 6 per cent. The decline in vegetarian thali prices was primarily attributed to a significan ...Read More >
Chennai: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Saturday issued an indirect invitation to TVK to join the AIADMK-led alliance for the 2026 assembly election after actor Vijay said he would neither align with BJP nor DMK. Palaniswami said those who wish to defeat DMK can join hands with him."Our only intention is to remove DMK govt, which is anti-people. Those parties who have the same intention should join hands with us and face the election. We are happy to align with such political ...Read More >
World Chocolate day Chef Vanshika Bhatia (Image source: Unsplash) Who doesn't love chocolate? Whether it's a meal outside or at home, or it's one of those days that can be lifted by a simple block of chocolate (or a whole bar), chocolate has been the trusted warrior to fight off sweet cravings for as long as we have known. But how often have you had a savoury chocolate-y recipe? Chocolate isn't just dessert - this has been Chef Vanshika Bhatia's culinary motto. This World Chocolate Day, Vanshik ...Read More >
PURI: Over two million devotees thronged Puri to witness the Suna Besha of the Trinity atop their respective chariots on Sunday. The process for Suna Besha ritual began at 4 pm. Under tight security, the Mekapa servitors retrieved three sets of ornaments from a temporary strong room relocated from the Bahar Ratna Bhandar, and handed those over to the dressers on the chariots, which were placed under a five-tier security cordon. The Trinity was adorned with a stunning array of ornaments, includ ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Chocolate has always been one of our favourite treats. As we celebrate World Chocolate Day on July 7, a few Chennaiites share their favourite childhood memories of chocolate I have two fondest childhood memories tied to chocolate. Easter was always a magical time. As a child, I remember the excitement of searching for hidden Easter eggs in the garden early in the morning with my brother and cousins, the joyful hunt to collect the most eggs. Another cherished memory is coming home from ...Read More >
Anand: Union minister Amit Shah on Sunday urged cooperative sector leaders to make transparency, use of technology, and the interest of its members high up in their "work culture" to achieve success. Shah made the remarks while addressing an event to mark the fourth foundation day of the Ministry of Cooperation on the campus of Amul Dairy here. "Transparency, technology, and keeping the members (farmers and societies of the cooperative sector) is important," he said, adding, without technology ...Read More >
Anand, July 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister of Cooperation and Home Affairs Amit Shah lauded the launch of Gujarat's first cooperative initiative in salt production, calling it a long-awaited milestone in the cooperative sector. Speaking at an event to mark four years of the Ministry of Cooperation, Minister Shah also inaugurated a series of new projects by dairy giant Amul. "Salt was the only segment left untouched by the cooperative movement. Today, that gap has been filled," he said, ackno ...Read More >
Anand (Gujarat), Jul 6 (PTI) Union minister Amit Shah on Sunday urged cooperative sector leaders to make transparency, use of technology, and the interest of its members high up in their "work culture" to achieve success. Shah made the remarks while addressing an event to mark the fourth foundation day of the Ministry of Cooperation on the campus of Amul Dairy here. "Transparency, technology, and keeping the members (farmers and societies of the cooperative sector) is important," he said, addi ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Tired of seeing the word 'organic' on almost every label but rarely finding anything truly natural, an IT couple working in Bengaluru quit their corporate jobs and returned to their hometown Puttur in Dakshina Kannada, to start a chocolate brand. They wanted to put Puttur on the 'Made in India' chocolate map, using cocoa grown on their family farmland. What started as small experiments with homegrown cocoa and natural sweeteners like dates and jaggery, has now grown into a full-fledg ...Read More >
Mysuru: Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar sought blessings at Chamundeshwari temple atop Chamundi Hills and later said that while "efforts may fail, but not prayers", signalling his ambition for the state's top post remains undimmed despite Siddaramaiah reaffirming that he would stay chief minister for a full five-year term.Joined by family on Ashada Friday, widely considered auspicious, Shivakumar offered puja to the deity and underlined his faith in divine intervention. "I prayed to the Godd ...Read More >
Chandigarh, July 4 (UNI) Promoting a culture of entrepreneurship among the youth, the Punjab Government is set to host the state's first-ever Business Blasters Expo at IIT-Ropar. At the event, students from government schools in Classes 11 and 12 will showcase their innovative ventures and participate in Shark Tank-style pitch sessions before a distinguished panel of investors, entrepreneurs, and incubators, announced Harjot Singh Bains, Punjab's Minister for School Education. Addressing a pre ...Read More >
MUMBAI, July 3 (Reuters) - Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries said it will spin off its consumer goods unit into a new entity to allow the fast-growing business to attract investors beyond those backing its retail unit. Reliance's consumer business includes brands such as Campa Cola, which competes with Coca-Cola and Pepsi, and dozens of other snacks and confectionery brands that fight for shelf space with the likes of Mondelez's Cadbury chocolates. India's National Company ...Read More >
MUMBAI (Reuters) -Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries said it will spin off its consumer goods unit into a new entity to allow the fast-growing business to attract investors beyond those backing its retail unit. Reliance's consumer business includes brands such as Campa Cola, which competes with Coca-Cola and Pepsi, and dozens of other snacks and confectionery brands that fight for shelf space with the likes of Mondelez's Cadbury chocolates. India's National Company Law Trib ...Read More >
THANE: In a dramatic rescue operation spanning two states, a four-year-old girl abducted from a construction site in Badlapur West on Tuesday afternoon was safely traced and rescued within 24 hours from a remote village in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district. The child, who lived at the site with her parents and two siblings, was lured away while her mother was at work. The family, originally from another state, resides at the site where her father and uncle are employed as labourers. Her moth ...Read More >
Sitamarhi, Jun 7 (PTI) Five boys were stripped, garlanded with slippers and paraded naked in Bihar's Sitamarhi district for allegedly stealing chocolates from a grocery shop, police said on Saturday. After a video of the incident that happened on Thursday went viral on social media, triggering outrage, police swung into action and arrested the shopkeeper, his son and another villager. "The boys' faces were also smeared with lime powder. It was alleged that the boys were beaten up as well," Sub ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], January 21: FlowerAura, India's premier gifting brand launched its Valentine's Day theme: "Love Delivered." For over a decade, FlowerAura has been more than a gifting partner; it has been an integral part of countless love stories, creating memories, bridging distances, and expressing emotions when words fall short. From shy first dates to grand Valentine's Day celebration, FlowerAura has helped people convey their deepest feelings through thoughtfully curated gifts, fl ...Read More >
DIY Body Butters: Harsh cold, and chilly winds are here for some months but can do irreparable damage to your skin. While regular moisturizers do provide comfort and nourishment for small hours, they are just not enough in cold and dry weather. Body butter then comes as your savior as their thick consistency, natural oils, and long-lasting wearability protect your skin from dryness and flaky skin by making a protective layer on your skin. Besides, fragrant body butter can make you smell like a m ...Read More >
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