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Feb 1, 2025 | 
english.bharatexpress.com | Mankrit Kaur
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is known for making statements with her sarees on Budget Day, showcasing India’s rich textile heritage and traditional craftsmanship. This year, her choice of saree continued the tradition. On Budget Day, Sitharaman wore an off-white saree adorned with intricate golden work, paired with a red blouse and a shawl. She carried her signature ‘Bahi-Khata’, a tablet wrapped in red cloth with the national emblem embossed in gold.
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Feb 1, 2025 | 
english.bharatexpress.com | Mankrit Kaur
On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Indian Coast Guard on its raising day, calling it a strong protector of the nation’s seas, ensuring the safety of both its waters and citizens. Taking to X, PM Modi posted, “Today, on their Raising Day, we laud the Indian Coast Guard for safeguarding our vast coastline with bravery, dedication and relentless vigilance.
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Feb 1, 2025 | 
english.bharatexpress.com | Mankrit Kaur
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stated that Canada is prepared to deliver a ‘purposeful, forceful but reasonable, immediate’ response if US President Donald Trump moves forward with imposing tariffs on Canadian imports. Speaking at a meeting of the Council on Canada-US Relations in Toronto, Trudeau emphasized that Canada is ready for any eventuality.
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Jan 31, 2025 | 
english.bharatexpress.com | Mankrit Kaur
The Indian government has imposed a fine of Rs 9.27 crore on Bybit Fintech Limited (Bybit), a virtual digital asset service provider (VDA SP), for violating the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) levied the penalty in connection with Bybit’s failure to comply with its obligations under the PMLA. The company expanded its services in India without obtaining mandatory registration with FIU-IND, the agency stated.
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Jan 31, 2025 | 
english.bharatexpress.com | Mankrit Kaur
A fire broke out in a truck loaded with LPG cylinders near Bhopura Chowk on Loni Road in the early hours of Saturday. Officials however confirmed that the blaze was completely extinguished. “Around 4.35 am we received information regarding a fire that broke out in a truck laden with LPG cylinders. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot. The police vacated the nearby houses. The fire had spread to 2-3 houses and some vehicles. The fire has been completely doused.
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Jan 31, 2025 | 
english.bharatexpress.com | Mankrit Kaur
On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised President Droupadi Murmu’s joint Parliament address. He highlighted her vision for empowering youth with greater opportunities. PM Modi noted that her speech presented an inspiring roadmap for national progress. He emphasized unity and determination as key factors in achieving the goal of a developed India (Viksit Bharat). Taking to X, PM Modi posted, “Her address encapsulated the vision for an India where youth have the best opportunities to flourish.
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Jan 31, 2025 | 
english.bharatexpress.com | Mankrit Kaur
Maruti Suzuki’s ‘Made in India’ Jimny 5-door was unveiled in Japan on Thursday, marking a significant milestone for the company as it enters the Japanese market. The Jimny 5-door has become the second-most exported model from Maruti Suzuki in FY 2024-25, further expanding the company’s global reach.
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Jan 31, 2025 | 
english.bharatexpress.com | Mankrit Kaur
Value mutual funds have seen a significant surge in investor interest, attracting Rs 22,757 crore in inflows in 2024, nearly double the amount from the previous year, driven by strong returns in the segment. This influx of capital reflects a shift in investor focus towards fundamentally strong yet undervalued stocks. Industry data showed that, on average, value mutual funds provided returns exceeding 21% in 2024, and delivered nearly 20% returns over the last three years.
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Jan 31, 2025 | 
english.bharatexpress.com | Mankrit Kaur
Apple CEO Tim Cook reaffirmed the company’s commitment to the Indian market during an investors’ call following their quarterly results. He highlighted a record performance for the December quarter and emphasized plans to open more stores in India. “We’re opening more stores there, we’ve announced that we’re going to open four new stores there,” Tim Cook stated. The Apple CEO also shared that the iPhone was the top-selling model in India for the quarter.
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Jan 31, 2025 | 
english.bharatexpress.com | Mankrit Kaur
According to a report by Counterpoint Research, Apple led the Indian smartphone market in terms of supply value with a 23% share, while Vivo topped the market in volumes for 2024. Apple’s volume share in the December quarter increased to 11%, rising from 9% a year ago, securing the fifth spot. However, the iPhone maker did not feature among the top five brands in the annual data for 2024, as per the Counterpoint Research estimates.
