Region’s exporters short of containers
Red Sea attacks, disruption of train services in Punjab to blame. Exporters in the northern region, especially Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir, are... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaSingle app in works to track cargo across sea, land & air
India is set to launch a track-and-trace app that will enable companies to monitor the live movement of cargo across all transportation modes, including land, rail, sea, and air. More than 700 companies, including those in courier, logistics, shipping, and manufacturing, have signed up for the app developed by the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation. Key Points
Economic TimesGreen Channel to move machinery created
The PMO is coordinating the movement of these heavy machinery and has been in touch with officials from state and central agencies. Principal Secretary to the PM, PK Mishra, held review meetings with the stakeholders and enquired about the status of rescue mission. Key Points
Economic TimesManipur: Blockade of vital National Highway continues, hits supplies in tribal areas
A police officer in Imphal confirmed that movement of vehicles along NH-37 with essential items have been ensured. Strict security measures have been taken in all vulnerable locations and security convoy has been provided in the sensitive stretches in order to ensure free and safe movement of vehicles, the officer said. Due to the blockade on the NH-2, the supply of essential items and food grains were affected in many parts of the tribal-dominated areas. Key Points
Economic TimesYoung eco-warrior gets a Delhi-style welcome, wishes to meet the PM
Kolkata-based Sahil Jha — who is cycling to promote the Save Soil movement — plans to ride for 25,000kms across India. He recently reached Delhi, for the final leg of his journey, and shares how the residents of the Capital are treating him with love and food such as momos at Satya Niketan and chhole bhature in Paharganj. | Latest News Delhi Key Points
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Inflation data, earnings, global trends to guide market movement this week: Analysts
Investors would also focus on the movement of crude oil prices and the trend in the rupee against the US dollar.Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation data for March would be released on Monday. Key Points
FinancialexpressShekhar Kapur: Earlier, the idea of sexuality meant seducing the girl, but now you’d be caught in MeToo movement
Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur believes that the #MeToo movement has brought positive change to the world of cinema, eliminating the idea of seduction as a love language and emphasizing the importance of consent. Kapur feels that the movement has had a lasting impact on the industry, improving the treatment of women and making it a more welcoming place for child actors. He has always tried to portray strong female characters in his projects, such as Bandit Queen and Mr. India. | Hollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesAmritpal Singh: India’s hunt for the Sikh separatist preacher EXPLAINED
Amritpal's calls to revive the secessionist movement have drawn some parallels to Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale. However, unlike Bhindranwale, Singh doesn’t have the backing of the orthodox Sikh clergy. Key Points
FinancialexpressIAF planes on standby, INS Sumedha at Port Sudan as India seeks to expedite evacuation from Sudan
The government is making all out efforts to ensure safety and security of Indians stranded in Sudan. We are closely monitoring the complex and evolving security situation in Sudan, an MEA statement read. Key Points
Economic TimesPM Modi 'Jan Nayak', catalyst of new era: Cabinet's Mandir resolution
India News: Union Cabinet hails PM Modi for the 'pran pratishtha' ceremony at the Ram temple and congratulates him for boosting the nation's morale and cultural self-confidence. The resolution describes the ceremony as a day of national accomplishment and praises PM Modi as a 'Jan Nayak'. Discover the significance of the event and the mass movement it has sparked. Key Points
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Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandson detained ahead of Quit India Day march, released
Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, was detained for few hours in Mumbai while he was on his way to attend a march on the anniversary of the Quit India movement in 1942. He was later released and allowed to go to the march. Key Points
India TodayRam Temple movement bigger than that of 1947: VHP leader
VHP leader Sharad Sharma declared the Ram Temple agitation in Ayodhya as surpassing India's independence movement, citing the sacrifices made over 500 years. He highlighted the scale of the upcoming consecration ceremony, issuing 7,000 invitations for dignitaries and saints. Invitation cards feature Lord Ram Lalla's image, accompanied by event details and a booklet commemorating the movement's key figures. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to attend the January 22 ceremony. Key Points
Economic TimesPremiumisation a multi-year phenomenon, panning out in T1, T2 cities: Avi Mehta, Macquarie Capital
“In India, premiumisation is something that has been happening and is going to continue, sustaining simply because we have that benefit of people being aware of brands a lot more, people having aspirations a lot more and knowing what they want. They are value conscious and that value also has some sort of bragging rights involved in that, which drives our belief.” Key Points
Economic TimesNifty Financial Services index stocks: Will they lead the correction once again?
For all those, who are surprised the fact that all of sudden bank nifty or finnifty witnessed a sharp fall, it would worth remembering that whether it is upward or southward movement of Nifty and Sensex, it is largely led by financial services because of high ownership of institutional investor’s both domestic and foreign portfolio investors. So if there a sell of due to risk off mode for emerging markets, which market has moved to in last few days. It is financials which are likely to lead to the decline, but, there is equal sharp recovery in them. So, be careful both in buying and selling decision in financial space. Key Points
Economic TimesIf market gives up 1,000 points in Oct-Nov, one can start fresh allocations: Sandip Sabharwal
In the near term, my personal view was that the market should remain fine till September. Market moved up from 16,800 to 20,000, a 3200-point move. In October-November, if we get a deeper correction and if the markets give up around 1,000 points of gains, then we could be looking to start buying in terms of fresh allocations. Key Points
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Brace for the defamation of AI by those who missed out
A letter signed by luminaries, including Elon Musk and Steve Wozniak, calling for a six-month "pause" on AI has inspired thousands to add their signatures. However, in an op-ed for Livemint, journalist Manu Joseph argues that the letter is a part of a larger movement to trigger anxiety and invoke ethics, which is in turn an attempt to stall the progress of AI. Joseph suggests that those behind the movement could be motivated by a desire to catch up with AI, or to create public opinion against it, making it easier for governments to regulate. Key Points
mintRani Rashmoni to Helen Lepcha—women revolutionaries were fighting Indian society & the British
Helen Lepcha helped Subhas Chandra Bose escape house arrest, Matangini Hazra died in the frontlines of a protest. But these women have been relegated to the edges of history. Key Points
ThePrintMyanmar border will be fenced, says Shah
India will fence its entire border with Myanmar and scrap the free movement regime, according to Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The decision comes as the country aims to tackle Maoist extremism and strengthen border security. The move has faced opposition from the Mizoram government, which lacks the authority to prevent it. India and Myanmar share a 1,643km border in four northeastern states, and the free movement regime allows people living in border areas to travel up to 16km without a visa. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesIndia to stop free movement with Myanmar, fence entire border, says Amit Shah
The Free movement Regime allows people living on both sides of border to travel 16 km into each other’s territory without a visa. Four Indian states share a 1,643-km border with Myanmar. Key Points
ThePrintMumbai rain: Waterlogged Andheri subway shut; police issue traffic advisory
Heavy waterlogging was seen in parts of Mumbai. Videos show showed several vehicles stuck in the waterlogged subway in Andheri. | Mumbai news Key Points
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West Bengal to reduce intrastate e-way bill threshold to Rs 50,000
West Bengal has announced a reduction in the intrastate e-way bill threshold from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 50,000 starting December. The move aims to align with the nationwide threshold and prevent GST leakage. The state GST commissioner mentioned that the higher threshold was misinterpreted and exploited by some traders, leading to tax slippage. Key Points
Economic TimesIran's anti-hijab movement to Afghanistan's Taliban rule: Feminists discuss struggles of women
An all-woman panel spoke on ‘Hijab. Hate. And State: The fight for human rights. And feminist churn within the Muslim world’ at the India Today Conclave 2023. Key Points
India TodayTrains' movement set to take a hit in Ayodhya from Jan 16 to 22 ahead of Ram Mandir's 'Pran Pratishtha Day
Train schedules in Ayodhya will be affected from January 16 to 22 due to track doubling and electrification. Around 35 trains, including Doon Express, will run on alternate routes and 14 other trains will face disruptions. Additionally, ten trains, including Vande Bharat, have been cancelled. Ayodhya railway section is being doubled on high priority for the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister announced that around 100 chartered planes will land in Ayodhya on January 22. Key Points
Economic TimesThese largecaps have ‘strong buy’ and ‘buy’ recos with upside potential of over 20%
As the market opens for trading after a holiday, the first hour of trading would go into adjusting with what happened in global markets. The short term movement aside, one needs to take into account that in the next few days movement of the broader market indices like Nifty and Sensex and also the market breadth would be determined by the outcome of the state elections.ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus lists down quality stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or strong buy . The screener applies different algorithms for all BSE and NSE stocks. Key Points
Economic TimesWrestling with the system: Rudraneil Sengupta on the sport’s athlete-led revolt
It has been inspiring to watch Indian wrestlers take a stand for their sport. Sadly, the steps they took next are derailing the movement. Key Points
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Totally disappointed with Kejriwal, says his colleague in 'India Against Corruption movement
Former Judge Santosh Hegde criticized Arvind Kejriwal for succumbing to power greed and AAP's failure in upholding administrative fairness. Hegde withdrew from politics due to corruption concerns and emphasized the importance of voting based on candidate quality in Lok Sabha elections. Key Points
Economic TimesSatyagraha that heralded modernity in Kerala
Vaikom Satyagraha is a testament to the efficacy of non-cooperation as a mode of protest in the 1920s. The struggle also played a critical role in widening the scope of democracy from a mere test of majority to include social justice. The event, the centenary of which will be celebrated from April 1 this year, played a crucial role in highlighting human rights violations in the name of hierarchical caste divisions in colonial India Key Points
The HinduMK Stalin’s politics began in a saloon. Hairdressers nurtured the Dravidian movement
The saloons subscribed to most Dravidian movement publications. It was in these places that rationalism, ethnic solidarity and love for the language were inculcated. Key Points
ThePrintMamata makes a move, visits protest site & urges doctors to return to work. 'Came here as your Didi'
This is the first time Mamata met the junior doctors protesting over RG Kar rape-murder for the past 33 days. While she urged them to return to work, they refused to end stir. Key Points
ThePrintThe Brain Region That Controls movement Also Guides Feelings
The cerebellum is responsible for far more than coordinating movement. New techniques reveal that it is, in fact, a hub of sensory and emotional processing in the brain. Key Points
WIRED
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni suffers setback as centre-left candidate claims Sardinia election win
With almost all the votes counted, Alessandra Todde, a member of the left-leaning 5-Star movement who was backed by the Democratic Party (PD), had 45.3% of the vote. Key Points
ThePrintTechnical Breakout Stocks: How to trade RIL, M&M and ICICI Bank on Monday?
Indian market closed marginally in the red. S&P BSE Sensex held on to 73000, Nifty50 closed below 22,200. Reliance Industries was up 1%, ICICI Bank hit a record high, and M&M closed at a fresh record high. Buying seen in telecom, capital goods, realty, consumer durables, and industrials. Some selling seen in oil & gas, public sector, and energy stocks. Key Points
Economic TimesFarmers protest: Noida Police steps up security at Delhi borders
Noida Police increased security along its borders with Delhi due to a proposed farmers' march to Parliament, causing slow traffic movement on routes like the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway and DND. Barriers were installed at borders and checkpoints like Kisan Chowk for vehicle checks. Key Points
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