1.After Russia visit, Jaishankar dials Ukranian counterpart.: Days after returning from Russia, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday spoke to his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba and discussed the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict besides talking about enhancing bilateral cooperation.Calling it “a useful conversation”, Jaishankar posted on X, “Discussed advancing our bilateral cooperation in the year ahead. Exchanged views on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.” Kuleba said he informed his Indian counterpart about “Russia’s recent escalation of terror and mass air attacks, which caused civilian suffering and destruction”.
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/jaishankar-useful-conversation-ukranian-counterpart-views-russia-ukraine-war-9093797/
2.Maldives President asks India to respect democratic will, withdraw military: ReportP resident of the Maldives Mohamed Muizz has asked the Indian government to withdraw the military from the island nation to protect its democracy. According to a report by Times of India, Muizzu said that if India did not withdraw its forces it would amount to disregarding the "democratic will" of the Maldivian people and jeopardizing the future of the democracy
https://www.livemint.com/news/world/maldives-president-asks-india-to-respect-democratic-will-withdraw-military-report-11704338837830.html
3.‘If it is not going well, there could be…’: S Somanath on ISRO’s plans for 2024.: ISRO Chairman S Somanath on Monday spoke about the Indian space agency’s ambitious plans for 2024. Somanath revealed that the Indian Space Research Organisation is gearing up for 12-14 missions in the year. The success of ISRO’s plan will depend on the ability to produce hardware and complete testing. Somanath, however, added that if these are not going well, there could be an impact on ISRO’s plan of minimum 12 missions.
https://www.dnaindia.com/science/report-if-it-is-not-going-well-there-could-be-s-somanath-on-isro-s-plans-for-2024-3073217
4.Problems in Red Sea will have no impact on India’s maritime trade: Shipping secretary Ramachandra: Ports, Shipping and Waterways secretary T K Ramachandran on Wednesday said the problems in the Red Sea will have “no impact” on India’s maritime trade with the rest of the world.The situation around the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, a crucial shipping route connecting the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean, has escalated due to recent attacks by Yemen-based Houthi militants.
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/houthi-attack-red-sea-india-maritime-trade-shipping-9094038/
5.ONE OF THE halts in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s event-packed itinerary across southern states on Tuesday and Wednesday was the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.Modi reached Lakshadweep on Tuesday, chaired a review meeting on various aspects relating to the islands, and on Wednesday, laid the foundation stone for projects worth Rs 1,150 crore. An archipelago of 36 islands with an area of 32 sq km, making it the country’s smallest UT, Lakshadweep may seem a speck in the BJP’s grand India project.
https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/decode-politics-as-pm-modi-visits-why-lakshadweep-is-more-than-32-sq-km-for-bjp-9094139/
6.Delhi chilled to the bone as max mercury drops to 15.6°C.: The Capital recorded its coldest day of the season on Wednesday with a peak temperature of 15.6°C as icy winds and a band of heavy fog in the higher altitudes kept the city in the thick of winter. The maximum was 4°C lower than the average, and not 4.5 degrees – the threshold at which it qualifies for a “cold day” -- but an analysis of ambient temperatures taken every three hours since December 31 shows the city is colder than the peak highs suggest, and those figures are outlier recordings of when the sun briefly broke through the fog.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi-news/delhi-chilled-to-the-bone-as-max-mercury-drops-to-156c-101704308089214.html
7.MU exam board to get director after 6-mth wait-The Mumbai University’s examination and evaluation board,which has been regularly in the news due to the delay in results and the chaos around it, has finally appointed a full-time director after waiting for half a year. And for the second time, a woman has been selected to hold the reins. Professor Pooja Raundale of Sardar Patel Institute of Technology has been appointed, but she is yet to accept the offer.-
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/mumbai-university-exam-board-full-time-director-appointed-after-6-month-wait/articleshow/106528948.cms
8.Bloom Hotels sees a 60% revenue hike with AxisRooms.: AxisRooms, a leading hotel distribution technology provider, said India’s Bloom Hotels has registered about a 60% spike in its revenue in 2023 vs 2022. The revenue growth is attributed to about 50% more online (OTA) sales via AxisRooms Channel Manager solution’s real-time distribution and Revenue Management system’s intelligent pricing capabilities.With 47 properties spread across the width and breadth of India, Bloom Hotels has been providing exceptional service to its guests in line with its philosophy – a great room in the best location at a surprisingly affordable rate. It caters to both leisure and business travellers.
https://www.hotelierindia.com/operations/bloom-hotels-sees-a-60-revenue-hike-with-axisrooms
9.Allied Blenders and Distillers win 7 Golds at the Spiritz Achiever Awards.: Allied Blenders and Distillers (ABD) secured an impressive tally of 7 Golds at the 10th Edition of the Spiritz Conclave and Achiever Awards, 2023. ABD’s achievements reflected its unwavering commitment to excellence in the building of successful brands.ABD’s unprecedented win at the awards function was for an array of 5 brands from its portfolio, in 7 key categories. They included top independent jury recognition for delivering quality blends, product debut of the year, smart packaging, innovation, promotions and market success.
https://hospitalitybizindia.com/fb/allied-blenders-and-distillers-win-7-golds-at-the-spiritz-achiever-awards/
10.Double-digit growth marks a historic year for hospitality industry.: In a year defined by challenges, including soaring hotel fees, increased airfares, and heightened movement costs, it was a promising 2023 for the tourism and travel sector. This was facilitated by Indian tourists seizing every opportunity to explore, leaving their mark on the world stage. Indeed, India’s hotel industry surged back to life, driven by a post-covid uptick in travel. Double-digit revenue growth was propelled by domestic leisure trips, meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibition (MICE) events, the G20 Summit, and the return of business travellers. The added excitement of the ICC Cricket World Cup saw hotels fill up, and unorganized accommodations were abuzz.
https://www.livemint.com/news/india/doubledigit-growth-marks-a-historic-year-for-hospitality-industry-11703779032652.html
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