Day: November 5, 2024

U.P. government’s initiative to increase foreign investment in UP, amends FDI policy

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Yogi government has taken an important decision to increase foreign investment in Uttar Pradesh. In the cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lok Bhavan, the amendment was approved in the Incentive Policy 2023 for investment of FDI and Fortune 500 companies. Through this amendment, the Yogi government has given great relief to foreign investors. Through this, now such foreign companies will also be able to invest in the state which arrange money from equity as well as loan or any other source.…

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Uttar Pradesh initiates privatization push for transport depots

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: With the aim of increasing the efficiency of the workshops of the Transport Corporation, a tender was issued to give the workshops of 19 depots on outsourcing. The tender of 15 out of 19 depots has been approved. This information was given by Minister of State for Transport (Independent Charge) Dayashankar Singh. He said that the rates received for a total of 1255 buses in 15 depots range from Rs 3.57 per kilometer to Rs 5.48 per kilometer. Through this tender, the work of bus maintenance in 15 depot…

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In U.P., state to have upper hand in DGP selection

Arijit Bose
Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow: A new rule has been made for appointment to the post of Director General of Police (DGP) in Uttar Pradesh. It has also been approved by the cabinet. Now a provision has been made for a nomination committee for the appointment of DGP. The chairman of the committee will be a retired judge of the High Court. Also, the committee will have the Chief Secretary of the state, one person each nominated by the Union Public Service Commission and the UP Public Service Commission, Additional Chief Secretary Home and…

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FMGC pricing irks consumers

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The ongoing inflation in commodity prices is likely to put additional pressure on middle-class households, particularly as FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) companies are hinting at further price increases. This trend follows the post-Diwali season when many consumers tend to overspend on festive items, potentially straining their budgets even further. Several major FMCG players, including Hindustan Unilever (HUL), Marico, Tata Consumer Products, and Dabur, have already implemented price hikes. In a recent earnings call, Sunil D’Souza, MD & CEO of Tata Consumer Products, highlighted that consumer demand is feeling…

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Back home, Indians pray for a Harris win

Arijit Bose

Chennai: At her ancestral village in Tamil Nadu, special prayers were organized for Vice President and Democrat Kamala Harris’s victory in the polls with only a few hours to go before the US presidential elections. In the hamlet of ‘Thulasendrapuram’ in Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, on Tuesday, Anushanath’s Anukragni organization organized the prayers. Ballu, the organization’s founder, expressed optimism that Vice President Harris will prevail in the next elections. “Kamala Harris plans to run for president of the United States. The elections will undoubtedly be won by her. To celebrate her…

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India’s Pink Willow Warriors gear up for some cric action

Arijit Bose
India's Pink Willow Warriors

New Delhi: India will host England, Australia, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe in the new Women’s 2025-2029 Future Tour Program (FTP). Based on this, the fourth season of the ICC Women’s Championship will also be played. Not only this, some major ICC tournaments and some tri-series will also be included in it. The ICC announced this schedule on Monday. According to this, India will play its matches in New Zealand, South Africa, West Indies and Ireland in the same period. The second FTP of women will be scheduled from May 2025 to…

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Post NZ debacle, India needs to push harder against Australia

Arijit Bose
Test series against New Zealand

Mumbai: The defeat in the Test series against New Zealand has made the road to the ICC World Test Championship Final (WTC) difficult for the Indian team. Now, to keep their chances alive for the final, the Indian team will have to win four out of five matches in the series against Australia and draw one match. Apart from this, the results of other teams will also have to be monitored. In the 5-match Test series, the Indian team can draw only 1 match. They will have to win the…

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Jasprit Bumrah poised to take lead in Indian side

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: The Indian team was seen failing in Test cricket recently. Team India was whitewashed by New Zealand in the Test series while playing at home. After the shameful defeat, Team India is on the target of critics. Questions are being raised on some top players including captain Rohit Sharma. It is even being said that Rohit should retire from Test cricket as soon as possible. Now the question is that if Rohit Sharma also says goodbye to the Test format, then who will be the next Test captain of…

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Sara Khan does not waste time trying to look prim and proper

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: In a recent interview, actress Sara Khan, who stars as Goddess Kritikayen in Chhathi Maiya Ki Bitiya on Sun Neo, shared her unique approach to getting into character quickly. Unlike many actors who spend hours on makeup and costumes, Sara has streamlined her preparation process to just 10–15 minutes. “I do my makeup in the car while commuting to the set, so I just need to wear my clothes and jewelry once I arrive,” she explained, adding that she doesn’t have the patience for long hours in front of…

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Ashutosh Gowariker garners appreciation for onscreen cop portrayal

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: ‘Manavat Murders’, which stars Ashutosh Gowariker in the lead role, has been receiving extremely positive reviews from fans and critics. Ashutosh’s portrayal of the real-life DCP Ramakant Kulkarni has created a stir in the entertainment industry, and praises are pouring in for him. Among those who have appreciated him is actor and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar, who shared his praise on social media, writing, “Really enjoyed watching this. Congratulations @ashishbende, #GirishJoshi, @saietamhankar, @sonalikaul, #MakarandAnaspure and team. And it was a pleasure to see @ashutoshgowariker in the actor’s avatar again.” Ashutosh’s…

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