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Mint Explainer: How and why is the government promoting homestays in India?

Mumbai, Dec. 16 -- Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, India's Union minister for tourism and culture, on 15 December informed the Lok Sabha, through written replies, of the government's initiatives to promote ... Read More


All I want for Christmas is the Olympics. Mariah Carey to perform at Milan Cortina opening ceremony

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- Mariah Carey is going to add some American pop-star pedigree to the opening ceremony for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. The local organizing committee announced on Monday th... Read More


Brainbees Solutions subsidiary incorporates Swara Corp in Delaware, USA

Mumbai, Dec. 16 -- Swara Corp has been incorporated with the objective of trading of diapers, disposable consumer hygiene products and to carry out allied activities necessary to support the business.... Read More


Delhi govt to start Atal Canteens from Dec 25, provide 1 lakh meals daily at rRs.r5 each

India, Dec. 16 -- The Delhi government's target to serve over 100,000 meals daily at a subsidized rate of Rs.5 under the Atal canteen scheme is set to begin on December 25, officials said on Monday. ... Read More


Automation reaches compliance: how businesses simplify LEI management

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- Indian companies can now renew their LEI (Legal Entity Identifier) for 3-5 years at once, ensuring continuous compliance with RBI (Reserve Bank of India) and SEBI (Securities and... Read More


India's proposal to make AI firms pay for training on the original work of creators will have more losers than winners

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- Last week, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) released a working paper on 'Generative AI and Copyright,' recommending a 'hybrid model' that it cl... Read More


Quick Wrap: Nifty Realty Index falls 1.29%

Mumbai, Dec. 16 -- Nifty Realty index ended down 1.29% at 874.75 today. The index has slipped 7.00% over last one month. Among the constituents, Brigade Enterprises Ltd shed 2.91%, Sobha Ltd added 2.3... Read More


Ludhiana: Ration depot holders continue to await commission release

Ludhiana, Dec. 16 -- Nearly nine months after the central government shifted commission disbursements to the SNA-SPARSH (Single Nodal Agency - System for Payments, Accounting, Reconciliation and Settl... Read More


Parliament likely to meet on Dec. 18 and 19 - Cabinet Spokesman

Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- The government is hoping to convene Parliament on Thursday (18) and Friday (19), Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa noted. Speaking during the weekly Cabinet media briefing... Read More


Big move in banking! HDFC Bank cleared by RBI to acquire IndusInd shares

Mumbai/IBNS, Dec. 16 -- HDFC Bank has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to acquire a 9.5% stake in IndusInd Bank, media reports said. The approval, issued on December 15, will be... Read More