Shine Jacob
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Shine Jacob
Shine Jacob is a seasoned journalist and short-story writer with an experience of over a decade and a half across print and electronic media. He has covered a wide range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, logistics, and the automobile industry. He has previously worked with the Times of India, Moneycontrol, Livemint, Cogencis, in addition to regional Malayalam media. Currently based in Chennai, he has also worked as a financial journalist in Kolkata and New Delhi.
Shine Jacob is a seasoned journalist and short-story writer with an experience of over a decade and a half across print and electronic media. He has covered a wide range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, logistics, and the automobile industry. He has previously worked with the Times of India, Moneycontrol, Livemint, Cogencis, in addition to regional Malayalam media. Currently based in Chennai, he has also worked as a financial journalist in Kolkata and New Delhi.
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Auto retail sales up 9% in H1FY24; PVs, three-wheelers steal the show
The cumulative sales in the first half stood at 11.07 million units, as against 10.17 million units in the year-ago period
 "Auto retail sales up 9% in H1FY24; PVs, three-wheelers steal the show")
Operation Ajay begins: First group of 230 Indians from Tel Aviv heads home
An Air India B-787 plane departed from Delhi airport at 5 pm for the mission. The airline is scheduled to operate a total of seven flights till October 18 under 'Operation Ajay'
 "Operation Ajay begins: First group of 230 Indians from Tel Aviv heads home")
Indian caregivers confident about safety, evacuation under govt radar
The latest data on the population of Overseas Indians maintained by the Ministry of External Affairs updated in February, 2023 shows 12,467 Non Resident Indians in Israel
 "Indian caregivers confident about safety, evacuation under govt radar")
Kerala touch adds power to Israel police's combat gear in war against Hamas
A relatively lesser-known company, Maryan Apparel Ltd from Kannur district, has been providing uniforms to this esteemed force, recognised as one of the top police departments globally, since 2012
 "Kerala touch adds power to Israel police's combat gear in war against Hamas")
Insurtech player InsuranceDekho raises $60 mn in Series B funding round
This is the second fundraise for the Gurugram-based startup in 2023, taking its total fundraise to $200 million
 "Insurtech player InsuranceDekho raises $60 mn in Series B funding round")
Indian auto sales surge 20% in September, despite slump in tractors
Positive market sentiment fuelled by favourable monsoon leads to growth in most categories, but high inventory levels raise concerns for dealers as festive season approaches, FADA data shows
 "Indian auto sales surge 20% in September, despite slump in tractors")
Israel-Hamas conflict: Cloud over India-Middle East corridor project
The project was also believed to be one of the icebreakers in the relationship between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Israel
 "Israel-Hamas conflict: Cloud over India-Middle East corridor project")
Sikkim's Teesta III river dam disaster: When neglect flows downstream
Larger questions have also emerged on the ecological sensitivity of the glacial regions around Sikkim, their susceptibility to extreme weather events, rapid infra creation and lack of climate adaptati
 "Sikkim's Teesta III river dam disaster: When neglect flows downstream")
Andhra shelves plan to frame law on legalising minimum support price
Fresh Draft may come up after proper consultation, sources said
 "Andhra shelves plan to frame law on legalising minimum support price")
Tamil Nadu govt to explore large scale green energy storage options
Tamil Nadu is exploring a hybrid storage model, in which pumped storage power plants (PSP) will be used to store excess energy from solar, wind, and other sources
 "Tamil Nadu govt to explore large scale green energy storage options")
State-run agency suggests mandatory green hydrogen norms for oil refineries
Bureau of Energy Efficiency suggests giving refineries three years to meet green hydrogen obligations
 "State-run agency suggests mandatory green hydrogen norms for oil refineries")
UPI growth flat in September, but over 10 billion payments processed
According to data from NPCI, this represented a 56 per cent rise in volume and a 41 per cent increase in value compared to September of the previous year. In September 2022
 "UPI growth flat in September, but over 10 billion payments processed")
Cauvery water dispute: Farmers' woes mount as Karnataka, TN struggle
DAM IF YOU DO, DAM IF YOU DON'T: The Cauvery water tussle isn't just a farm matter; it's also the lifeblood of two cities steering their state economies
 "Cauvery water dispute: Farmers' woes mount as Karnataka, TN struggle")
The cult of cool: Making India fall in love again with Jawa and Yezdi
How three men passionate about 'cool' motorcycles are trying to make India fall in love again with Jawa and Yezdi, with a leaf out of Royal Enfield's book
 "The cult of cool: Making India fall in love again with Jawa and Yezdi")
Back on track: Vande Bharat's Russian woes may see light at end of tunnel
With estimated Rs 1,200 crore investment, Ramkrishna Forgings and Titagarh Wagons to set wheels of flagship train project in motion
 "Back on track: Vande Bharat's Russian woes may see light at end of tunnel")
Bhilai Steel Plant, Ramcharan tie up for carbon capture joint venture
This will lead to an investment of Rs 6,000 crore in the form of equipment from Ramcharan
 "Bhilai Steel Plant, Ramcharan tie up for carbon capture joint venture")
Apollo joins look-East bandwagon for acquisitions, secures Kolkata facility
Acquires Future Oncology Hospital for Rs 102 crore; aims for 2,500 beds in the region
 "Apollo joins look-East bandwagon for acquisitions, secures Kolkata facility")
Libya dam collapse raises alarm bells for India's 234 dams over 100 yrs old
Experts warn those above 50 years old are at risk, call for govt to revisit Dam Safety Act
 "Libya dam collapse raises alarm bells for India's 234 dams over 100 yrs old")
Can Tiruppur recover from disruption wreaked by pandemic and war?
Indian exporters anyway have limited pricing power, as they face competition from Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar
 "Can Tiruppur recover from disruption wreaked by pandemic and war?")
AIADMK officially breaks ties with BJP ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha polls
AIADMK was formed by M G Ramachandran (MGR) in 1972, and the name 'Anna' was added to the party in respect of Annadurai
 "AIADMK officially breaks ties with BJP ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha polls")
