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BUSINESS
Godrej Family’s Epic Split Gets CCI’s Approval

One Liner: Godrej family’s iconic business split clears CCI’s hurdles, setting the stage for two powerhouse entities to flourish independently.

The legendary Godrej family has finally received the Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) blessing for their amicable split, dividing their 127-year-old conglomerate into two dynamic entities: Godrej Enterprises and Godrej Industries. This historic decision allows each branch to focus on its unique growth strategies without the complexities of a unified structure. Jamshyd Godrej will helm Godrej Enterprises, diving into high-tech sectors, while Nadir Godrej steers Godrej Industries with a robust portfolio of listed companies. This landmark move not only simplifies operations but also propels their century-old legacy into a new era of focused innovation🏂🏁

TAX
Direct Tax Revenue Skyrockets by 22%

One Liner: It's raining revenue! Direct tax collections soar by 22%, giving the government a green light to boost spending and spark growth.

The center's direct tax collections have surged by 22%, raking in a stunning ₹10.60 lakh crore this fiscal year. This surge, thanks to booming corporate and personal income tax receipts, showcases the nation's economic vigor and effective tax strategies. With this windfall, the government now has a robust cushion to increase public spending and power up economic growth. Expect more investments in infrastructure, social programs, and development projects as the government capitalizes on this revenue boom to fuel India's progress and prosperity💹⚡

AGRICULTURE
Union Cabinet Gives Green Light To MSP Hike for Kharif Crops; Delights Farmers

One Liner: Uplifting farmers, the government boosts MSP for 14 Kharif crops, ensuring better prices and brighter agricultural futures.

In a move with farmers across India cheering, the Union Cabinet has approved a generous hike in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops, including paddy, maize, and cotton, for the 2024-25 season. This hike aims to secure higher earnings for farmers and promote diverse cropping. For example, the MSP for common paddy jumps to ₹2,183 per quintal from ₹2,040, ensuring that farmers get fair returns for their hard work. This step is set to revolutionize the agricultural landscape, making farming not just viable but also rewarding and sustainable 🙈🎉

WORLD

The Nvidia market just got a whopping raise, surpassing tech behemoths Microsoft and Apple to elevate to the pedestal of the world's most valuable firm. Thanks to the proliferation of the AI wave, their sales rose by over 125% last year. This trend was spotted all through the fledgling days of the month when Nvidia dwindled Apple’s clout in market value in a historic move since 2002.

China’s nuclear arsenal is getting sturdier, from 410 warheads in January 2023 to 500 over the course of a year, hooking eyeballs to the growth trajectory of this formidable nuclear-armed state. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), nine nuclear-armed nations, including the UK, US, China, Russia, North Korea, and India, continue to augment their nuclear arsenals to suit contemporary weapon infrastructure requisites.

TikTok and its Chinese biggie ByteDance are hit by fresh allegations over a discovered infringement on children’s privacy, as per a complaint brought to the attention of the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). More layers to the contravention revealed that it underscored the deference of the FTC Act as well as the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The action was emphatically instigated by the FTC to the Department of Justice (DOJ), as the fraternity felt that this time it was in the best of public interests.

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RIDDLE

Two fathers and two sons come home from the mall. Yet when they arrive home, only three people get out of the car. How is this possible?

 Answer Time

Answer (Trivia): Childbirth

Answer (Riddle): They are grandfather, father and son.