Prices should keep coming down to help us provide more affordable PNG and CNG to customers: Adani Total Ga
Adani Total Gas plans to invest between Rs 15,000-20,000 crore ($2-2.7bn) over the next seven to eight years to provide piped natural gas and CNG to 33 geographical areas. The company is encouraging industries and commercial consumers to convert to the cleaner fuel, said CEO Suresh Manglani. The CGD firm has 60% of its volume going to homes and transportation vehicles as CNG. Key Points
Economic TimesHow employees can achieve success in the workplace with the help of goal setting
Goal-setting promotes self-improvement and continuous learning. By setting specific targets, employees are encouraged to acquire new skills, expand their knowledge, and explore opportunities for professional development. This proactive approach not only benefits the individual but also contributes to the growth and success of the organization as a whole. Key Points
Economic TimesRane Madras to set up factory in Mexico
India Business News: Rane (Madras) Limited, an auto component company, is setting up a factory in Mexico to manufacture steering and suspension components for passenger vehicles. Read more about this development and the investment plans in the Mexican subsidiary. Key Points
Times Of IndiaWorld looking at India as nursery of new possibilities: PM Modi
The world is looking at India as a nursery of new possibilities and several countries are approaching the government for setting up IIT campuses there, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday. Delivering the inaugural address at the Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam on the third anniversary of the launch of the National Education Policy (NEP), the prime minister said various global universities are also interested in setting up their campuses in India. Key Points
Economic TimesVedanta Foxconn re-submit application to set up semiconductor plant
India Business News: Vedanta Foxconn JV has resubmitted an application to invest Rs 1.5 lakh crore to set up a fab facility for creating electronic chips in India. This pl Key Points
Times Of India
Bengal man held for setting fire to train coach, cops say no terror
North Zone Inspector General Neeraj Kumar Gupta told the media in Kannur that as of now the probe has not come across any terror motive or security aspect but the investigation will cover all angles. He said Sikdar allegedly selected this train since it was the only one parked in the yard. Key Points
The Indian ExpressWhisky: In high spirits
The colour of a spirit doesn’t dictate how or when it should be drunk. Almost everything can be adapted to any weather and setting. Key Points
FinancialexpressApple turned on a buried iPhone setting. You might want it off.
Up-to-date iPhones have a “Discoverable by Others” switch on by default. Here’s what it is, how it helps Apple’s Journal app—and why it isn’t as scary as it sounds. Key Points
mintAbhinav Shukla criticises Vidyut Jammwal for setting fire next to a 'live tree'
Vidyut Jammwal's series of pictures from his Himalayan retreat has sparked a lot of reactions on the internet. Now actor Abhinav Shukla has shared his take. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesRoyal Enfield plans assembly operations in Nepal, Bangladesh, to strengthen international presence: CEO B. Govindarajan
Motorcycle maker Royal Enfield plans to strengthen its international presence, including setting up of assembly operations in Nepal and Bangladesh, to expand its global footprints, riding on the back of record exports last fiscal, according to CEO B. Govindarajan. Key Points
The Hindu
Brand bazaar lights up road to Ayodhya
Companies like Coca-Cola, Reliance, ITC, and Emami are rushing to get maximum visibility for their products in Ayodhya, ahead of the Ram temple consecration on January 22. They are setting up coolers, signboards, vending machines, and branded gates in shops, dhabas, and parks. Coca-Cola has even changed its branding colors to match the temple theme. Dabur is tying up with dhabas to create activity zones and experience centers for pilgrims to sample their products. Key Points
Economic TimesGovernments should nudge us towards sustainable lifestyles
Policymakers should not shy away from pushing us the right way. Good policy will not unfairly burden those who can least afford it, but will make green options a no-brainer. Key Points
mintBharat Park to be set up in UAE: Piyush Goyal
Expressing concern on Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with Japan, Australia, UAE, and South Korea, the minister said that utilisation of benefits are very poor in India. He also said that Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) will spend Rs. 40 crore for setting up 21 testing laboratories across the country. Key Points
Economic TimesYear-Ender 2023: 7 New Year resolutions for your personal growth in 2024
Setting New Year's resolutions for self-improvement is a common tradition. Maintaining commitment and consistency throughout the year is the challenge. Key Points
mintRBI policy: Tone’s hawkish, and there’s nothing ‘inadvertent’ about it
We do not communicate anything inadvertently, let me make it very clear, Governor Das told reporters during the customary interaction after the latest policy review that was earlier interpreted as setting the stage for an easing of monetary policy. If somebody is assuming it's a signal to move toward a neutral stance, I think it will be incorrect. Key Points
Economic Times
Harlan Coben's ‘Fool Me Once’ Series: See release date, cast, storyline, filming, streaming platform and m
Netflix's Fool Me Once, a Harlan Coben adaptation starring Michelle Keegan, arrives globally on January 1, 2024, diverging from the novel's U.S. setting to unfold in the UK. The eight-part thriller follows Maya Stern coping with her husband's murder, promising shocking secrets and life-altering revelations. Key Points
Economic TimesPlans afoot to rope in experts from IITs for tunnel audit team
This will include forming an audit team with experts from various IITs and setting up a world-class tunnelling centre under IIT Delhi to research and propose enhanced safety measures for tunnels that are benchmarked to international levels, the people said. They added that the move is aimed at preventing recurrence of mishaps like the recent Silkyara tunnel collapse in Uttarakhand in future. Key Points
Economic TimesFirst semicon fab expected within a year, focus on components where India can lead: Vaishnaw
India is set to establish its first electronic chip manufacturing plant within a year, with a government incentive of $10 billion. The focus will be on developing and manufacturing chips for the telecom and electric vehicle sectors, as these are emerging areas with potential for global leadership. The success of US-based storage chip maker Micron's investment in India has boosted confidence in the country's capabilities. Key Points
Economic TimesThree years of NEP: A status check of top 10 initiatives
Three years since the new National Education Policy was notified, replacing the 34-year-old education policy in the country, several initiatives have been rolled out by the Centre. Read about the top 10 initiatives proposed in the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020. Key Points
Economic TimesDelhi BJP stages protest near AAP office, demands resignation of CM Kejriwal
The protesters attempted to reach the AAP headquarters on DDU Marg after assembling near ITO. However, the police intervened by setting up a barricade to stop them. Key Points
Firstpost
China is helping Pakistan Army build defence infrastructure along LoC: Officials
China is assisting Pakistan in building its defence infrastructure along the Line of Control. Beijing has also supplied Pakistan with SH-15 truck-mounted howitzer guns and is believed to be setting up infrastructure along the LoC, including building underground bunkers. Key Points
mintIntel, Micron spending spree shows chip diplomacy bearing fruit
Intel Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger flew to Wroclaw, Poland, to announce a new $4.6 billion chip facility in the 1,000-year-old university town, marking a record US investment in the country. Micron is close to an agreement to commit at least $1 billion toward setting up a semiconductor packaging factory in India, people familiar with the matter said. Key Points
Economic TimesApplication window for India's revised semiconductor scheme opens; fresh chance for Vedanta-Foxconn
The full name of the scheme is Modified Scheme for setting up of Compound Semiconductors, Silicon Photonics, Sensors Fab, Discrete Semiconductors Fab and Semiconductor ATMP, OSAT facilities in India . According to a statement cited by PTI, the application window for the modified scheme will be open till December 2024. Key Points
Economic TimesTurkey, Syria jolted again
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck the Turkey-Syria border region late on Monday, setting off panic and damaging buildings in Turkey’s Antakya city two weeks after the country’s worst earthquake in modern history left tens of thousands dead. Key Points
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