From Mohammed Shami being nominated for the Arjuna Award to the Wholesale Price Index inflation touching an 8-month high in India, read to know more about the latest trending news in our December 14 news roundup.
Mohammed Shami nominated for Arjuna Award, shuttlers Satwik-Chirag for Khel Ratna
After a scintillating performance at World Cup 2023, Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has been nominated for the Arjuna Award. On the other hand, the Indian shuttler duo Satwik and Chirag have been nominated for the Khel Ratna award thanks to their consistent performances.
Reliance Industries emerges as the largest wealth creator in India for the 3rd time in a row
For the fifth time in a row between 2018 and 2023, Reliance Industries Limited has emerged as the largest wealth creator in India. According to the report by Motilal Oswal, the top 100 wealth creators in the country have collectively made a whopping ₹70.5 trillion.
WPI Inflation in India strikes 8-month high
The Wholesale Price Index in India has lost its 8-month streak of deflation, turning positive in the month of November. According to fresh data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India’s WPI has gone from -0.52% (October) to 0.26% (November).
Road fatalities witness a decline globally, rates on the up in India
In the period between 2011 and 2021, the number of people who have lost their lives in road accidents has gone down by 5%. India’s share in those fatalities, on the other hand, has seen a rise from 1.34 lakh in 2010 to 1.54 lakh in 2021.
Delhi declaration unanimously adopted by the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence Summit
The 29 member nations, who are part of the Global Partnership of Artificial Intelligence Summit have given a unanimous nod to the New Delhi declaration. The declaration intends to boost the use of AI across sectors while also addressing the vital needs in the sector for the global south.
Iconic Maruti 800 completes 40 years of launch
Launched on December, 1983, the iconic Maruti 800 completed its 40 years of launch today. The common man’s car, which was launched at a price of ₹48,000, was produced 2.87 million times before it was discontinued on January 18, 2014.
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