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Acme Solar Subsidiary Receives Rs 1,988-Crore Term Loan For 300 MW Hybrid Project
- Acme Renewtech Pvt., a subsidiary of Acme Solar Holdings Ltd., has received a Rs 1,988-crore term loan from Power Finance Corp. for a renewable energy project.
- The loan will be used to fund the construction of a 300 MW solar-wind hybrid project in Bikaner, Rajasthan and Bhuj, Gujarat.
- The solar project has already signed a power purchase agreement with NTPC Ltd. and the land has been acquired.
- Acme Solar is planning to enter the solar panel manufacturing space by commissioning its first plant in Jaipur.
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Bworldonline
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Admin bets top poll for 2025 senatorial election
- SENATORIAL aspirants endorsed by Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. emerged as the most preferred candidates for the 2025 midterm elections.
- House Deputy Majority Leader Erwin T. Tulfo secured the top spot with 45% of voter preference.
- Top ranking candidates also included Senator Ramon B. Revilla, Jr., Senator Pilar Julianna S. Cayetano, and Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go.
- Former Senator Francis Pancratius N. Pangilinan ranked 15th in the survey as the top opposition candidate.
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Bworldonline
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Firecracker-related injuries rise to almost 70 in less than a week
- Firecracker-related injuries in the Philippines have risen to nearly 70 in less than a week.
- Of the total cases, 58 involved individuals aged 19 and below.
- 86% of the victims used illegal firecrackers such as boga or a PVC cannon.
- Common injuries from firecrackers include amputation, hearing loss, blindness, and burns.
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BCDA builds ethnobotanical center
- A 10-hectare ethnobotanical learning facility will be established in New Clark City to support Aeta communities in Pampanga and Tarlac, according to the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA).
- BCDA signed memoranda of agreement with the Department of Agriculture (DA) Regional Field Office III and the Pampanga State Agricultural University for the establishment of the facility.
- The Ayta Ethno Botanical Center will serve as a model for food forests and can be replicated around the green areas of New Clark City.
- BCDA plans to develop adjoining protected and forest reserve areas into an ecotourism spot.
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Cordillera gets P1.4M for healthcare
- Hedcor Group and Aboitiz Foundation have invested over P1.4 million in healthcare in the Cordillera region.
- The investment aims to improve access to care in areas where medical services are hard to reach.
- Through medical and dental missions, comprehensive check-ups, and oral hygiene education, Hedcor and its partners have provided services to multiple host communities.
- Hedcor and Aboitiz Foundation have also allocated funds for medicines, hygiene kits, and essential vitamins for residents in the area.
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Bloomberg Quint
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Creating Holiday Greetings Or Hosting New Year’s Party? Here Are 5 Google Tools You Can Use
- Google apps and features can help with party planning, decorating and cooking ideas, and creating unique greetings and invites.
- Gemini Live can provide party ideas and planning guidance.
- Google Photos offers generative AI features to create festive greetings and invites.
- Google Keep allows you to save and organize event-related notes and lists.
- Google Lens can assist in cooking by providing recipes and identifying ingredients.
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TechBullion
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Strong Bullish Trends on Lightchain AI Have Eth And XRP Holders Looking to Secure Profits Early
- Lightchain AI is capturing the attention of Ethereum (ETH) and XRP holders looking for early profits in the bullish cryptocurrency market.
- The platform integrates artificial intelligence and blockchain technology, attracting investors seeking long-term growth.
- Lightchain AI's Proof of Intelligence (PoI) consensus mechanism rewards nodes for valuable AI computations, enhancing network productivity.
- ETH and XRP holders are diversifying into Lightchain AI, drawn by its potential for high returns and focus on sustainability and scalability.
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TechRound
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Turkey vs UAE: Where Should You Start Your Business?
- Turkey and UAE are popular choices for starting a business in a foreign country.
- Both destinations have developing economies and successful business environments.
- Turkey has seen steady growth in its startup economy in recent years, particularly in tech, e-commerce and renewable energy.
- Despite complex regulations and unpredictable currency, Turkey is a popular location for startups.
- The UAE is known for its innovation and has already made advancements in tech, fintech and sustainability sectors.
- English has been widely adopted in most business cases in the UAE.
- Turkey’s cost of living is relatively low when compared to the UAE.
- UAE's Dirham is relatively stable, making it a major advantage for companies who plan to operate on a global scale.
- Setting up a business is relatively simple in both Turkey and the UAE, but the UAE's process is slightly smoother.
- Turkey is better suited for those targeting European and Middle Eastern markets, whereas the UAE offers a tax-friendly business environment with global connections.
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Bloomberg Quint
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RBI Report: Share Of Insured Deposits To Assessable Deposits Down To 42% In FY24
- The proportion of insured deposits to assessable deposits of commercial banks has declined to nearly 42% in fiscal 2024.
- Public, private and foreign banks have witnessed a year-on-year decline in the proportion of insured deposits to assessable deposits.
- Small finance banks, payments banks, regional rural banks and local area banks have seen a rise in the proportion of insured deposits to assessable deposits.
- The deposit insurance coverage limit is Rs 5 lakh per depositor per account, covering 97.7% of deposit accounts.
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Startupreporter
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Global Gathering of NRIs Chant the Bhagavad Gita in Kurukshetra
- 500 NRI students from across the globe recited the entire 700 verses of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita in Kurukshetra.
- The event was organized under the guidance of Sri Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji and marked a monumental occasion of spiritual unification.
- Over 50 countries were represented by the global devotee community of Swamiji, who gathered in Kurukshetra to celebrate the teachings of the Gita.
- The event was attended by the Honorable Governor of Haryana, Shri Bandaru Dattatreya, who highlighted the universal relevance of the Gita.
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Bloomberg Quint
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South Korean Opposition Files Impeachment Motion Against Acting President
- South Korean opposition party files impeachment motion against Acting President Han Duck-soo.
- Motion presented at National Assembly, with plans for vote as early as Friday.
- Han resisted pressure to appoint court judges who might remove President Yoon Suk Yeol from power.
- The attempt to impeach Han comes after South Korea's political turmoil following Yoon's martial law decree.
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Nikhil Ruparel and Preeti Choksi celebrate Christmas with underprivileged kids in Bandra
- Nikhil M Ruparel and Preeti B Choksi, along with their NGO Joining Hands, celebrated Christmas with underprivileged kids in Bandra.
- The event included a magic show, engaging games, and Santa Claus distributing gifts.
- Prominent guests including Smt. Smita Thackrey, Shri. Asif Zakaria, Rozlyn Khan, and others were present at the celebration.
- The event captured the true spirit of Christmas, spreading love, warmth, and community.
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VentureBeat
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Popularium launches alpha for Chaos Agents from Magic creator Richard Garfield
- Chaos Agents, a new autobattler royale game from Magic: The Gathering designer Richard Garfield, is launching its private alpha test.
- Over 20,000 players have signed up for the alpha test with Popularium increasing seats to 5,000 for the initial launch.
- Popularium launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on the Republic platform, which was fully committed and oversubscribed within six hours.
- Chaos Agents plans to expand the alpha in late January and enter Early Access in late 2025.
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HinduBusinessLine
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Telangana Govt to form cabinet sub-committee on film industry
- Telangana Govt to form cabinet sub-committee on film industry.
- Representatives from the Telugu film industry including Dil Raju met the Chief Minister.
- The government assured support to the film industry but warned about fan control and safety.
- The government took a tough stance on benefit shows and ticket-price hikes.
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Medium
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Is Samsung Secretly Shaping the Future of Your Mobile Experience? (And What Startups Can Learn)
- Samsung's beta programs are about building a collaborative relationship with users and shaping the future of mobile experiences together.
- The programs demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement, prioritizing user feedback, and investing in long-term innovation.
- Key takeaways from Samsung's One UI Beta program include exploring deeper customization options, leveraging artificial intelligence, and creating a more unified ecosystem.
- Startups can learn from Samsung by implementing feedback loops, focusing on solving real user problems, and embracing user-centric approaches.
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