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One of the key draws of "Ming Dynasty" is its visually stunning cinematography. The show's production team has spared no expense in recreating the grandeur and opulence of the Ming Dynasty era, from the intricate costumes and elaborate set designs to the breathtaking scenery and authentic period details. Each frame is a work of art, transporting viewers back in time to experience the majesty and magnificence of a bygone era.In conclusion, the rise of social commerce in the U.S. and TikTok's Black Friday success demonstrate the immense potential of merging social media and e-commerce. However, the sustainability of this trend depends on various factors, including consumer behavior, regulatory frameworks, and technological advancements. As the retail industry continues to evolve, businesses must embrace innovation and adapt to the changing landscape of digital commerce to stay ahead of the curve.
As the phenomenon of boundary-pushing internet celebrities continues to grow, it is clear that the online world is becoming a more complex and diverse place. The emergence of these influencers has opened up new avenues for self-expression and creativity, but it has also raised important questions about the limits of acceptability and the responsibilities of online influencers. In this rapidly evolving landscape, it is crucial for both creators and audiences to engage in thoughtful discussions about the impact of their actions and the values they represent.Gandhinagar: As many as 50 multi-state cooperative societies (MSCS) are registered and operational in Gujarat, and these have operations in 12 other states. The areas of operations of these MSCSs include agriculture, industrial, urban cooperative banks (UCBs), marketing, women welfare, and the like. This data was provided by the Union cooperation ministry in response to a question by Gujarat RS MP Narhari Amin in the recently concluded winter session of Parliament. According to the Union govt's ministry of cooperation, there are 1,710 MSCSs in the country, and Gujarat has 3% of the country's total multi-state cooperative societies. According to data provided by the Union govt, of the MSCSs registered in Gujarat, 2 are national cooperatives, 13 are engaged in agriculture and allied activities, 12 are urban cooperative banks (UCBs), 6 are housing cooperatives, 6 are engaged in "credit and thrift" activities, 3 are federations, 2 are multi-purpose cooperatives, 2 are consumer cooperatives, 1 is an industrial cooperative, 1 is a miscellaneous and non-credit cooperative, 1 marketing, 1 social welfare and cultural cooperative, and 1 is a women's welfare cooperative society. In reply to a question by Amin, the Union govt said that MSCSs from Gujarat have operations in 12 states — Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. In response to any new schemes or projects that were implemented in Gujarat's cooperative sector, the written reply said that in Banaskantha and Panchmahal districts, a pilot project to promote ‘cooperation among cooperatives' was launched in May 2023, under which cooperative societies shifted their bank accounts to cooperative banks. More than 4 lakh deposit accounts were opened, and deposits of more than Rs 750 crore were received in cooperative banks, the Union govt said, adding that this project has now been launched in all districts of Gujarat. Cooperative societies registered under the provisions of the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002, function as autonomous cooperative organisations and are accountable to their members, spread over two or more states in the country. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss the yearly horoscope 2025 and Chinese horoscope 2025 for Rat , Ox , Tiger , Rabbit , Dragon , Snake , Horse , Goat , Monkey , Rooster , Dog , and Pig zodiac signs. Spread love this holiday season with these New Year wishes and messages .
Daily Post Nigeria Ogun Assembly passes 2025 appropriation bill, adjusts estimates of 21 agencies Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport News Ogun Assembly passes 2025 appropriation bill, adjusts estimates of 21 agencies Published on December 24, 2024 By Gift Oba Ogun State House of Assembly has passed the 2025 Appropriation Bill of N1, 054, 542,020,147 presented by Governor Dapo Abiodun 20 days ago. The assembly made slight adjustments in the recurrent expenditures of about 21 agencies. The capital expenditures of five agencies were also slightly adjusted alongside the revenue targets of two agencies. The passage of the appropriation bill followed the presentation of the report of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation by its chairman, Musefiu Lamidi, who thereafter moved the motion for its adoption, seconded by his deputy, Wahab Haruna and supported by the whole house during a plenary presided over by Speaker Oludaisi Elemide, at the assembly complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Tuesday. The bill was later read and adopted, clause by clause, before the Committee of the Whole, after which the motion for the third reading was moved by Majority Leader Yusuf Sheriff, seconded by Minority Leader Lukman Adeleye and supported by all the lawmakers through a unanimous voice vote. The clerk and Head of the Legislative Service, Sakiru Adebakin, read the bill for the third time before the state lawmakers. The speaker therefore directed that the clean copy of the bill be forwarded to Governor Abiodun for his assent. Some of the agencies that had their proposed budgets adjusted included the Ministry of Budget and Planning, which had its estimate increased from N1.475 billion to N1.902 billion, given an increase of N427 million, and the Ministry of Community Development and Cooperatives, which got an increment of N719 million from N1.780 billion to N2.499 billion. The proposed budgetary allocation of the Ogun State Ministry of Health was raised from N3.806 billion to N4.116 billion, just as the Ogun State Teaching Service Commission’s budget proposal moved from N34.412 billion to N35.912 billion. The budget of the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, TRACE, was moved from N1.347 billion to N1.372 billion, while that of the State Hospital, Sokenu, Abeokuta, also got an addition, rising from N3.208 billion to N3.348 billion. Also, Ogun State Security Network, otherwise known as Amotekun, had its budget increased from N765 million to N 1.575 billion, while that of the Ogun State Environment Protection Agency moved from N252 million to N262 million, just as the Ogun State Library Board’s 2025 budget was raised from N147 million to N177 million. 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This not only helps prevent the spread of misinformation but also promotes a culture of accountability and integrity.Investors will have to buy a record amount of euro zone government bonds for a third straight year in 2025 and without the ECB in the market, potentially adding pressure on borrowing costs when political and economic uncertainty is high. Bankers and analysts said they were confident markets can soak up the more than 660 billion euros ($694.52 billion) of net bond supply, with expectations for further European Central Bank rate cuts boosting government bonds’ appeal. However, they also say that high levels of bond sales could push up long-term borrowing costs relative to yields on short-term debt, which are anchored by central bank rate expectations, resulting in a steeper yield curve. This means euro zone countries, grappling with weak growth and political uncertainty in Germany and France, may not see big declines in borrowing costs even as the ECB lowers rates. “I think overall it will be absorbed,” said Michael Krautzberger, global chief investment officer for fixed income at Allianz Global Investors. “But it’s one of the reasons why the euro curves could be quite a bit steeper as a combination of rate cuts at the short end and quite a bit of supply at the long end.” Analysts stressed that countries’ borrowing plans remain uncertain, with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump putting pressure on Europe to increase defence spending and with France’s 2025 budget in peril. Euro zone governments are set to sell around 1.26 trillion euros of bonds gross next year, banks estimate, down very slightly from 2024 as countries try to reduce deficits after spending big amid the shocks of COVID-19 and the Ukraine war. Crucially missing from the market in 2025 will be the ECB, which since 2014 has hoovered up trillions of euros of bonds to support the bloc through successive crises. The ECB has already stopped reinvesting the proceeds from maturing bonds in its Asset Purchase Programme and from January will do the same for its more flexible Pandemic Emergency Purchase Programme in a process known as quantitative tightening (QT). Investors will have to absorb somewhere between 270 and 420 billion euros of bonds that the ECB might otherwise have bought next year, according to estimates from UBS, Bank of America and BNP Paribas. Different assumptions about the ECB’s bond holdings produce different estimates. Once redemptions, coupons, and QT are factored in, the effective bond supply to markets will be around 660 to 670 billion euros, according to the banks. Higher yields have enticed investors back to government bonds after central banks hiked rates to tame inflation. Debt office officials are optimistic appetite will remain strong. “An important feature of this year and a half has been quite a significant return of foreign investors,” Italy’s debt chief Davide Iacovoni told a conference in Brussels last week. “We’re in a situation where there’s an expectation of lower interest rates and of course, Italy still pays quite an elevated spread,” he said, referring to the higher yields available on Italian debt than on German peers. UBS macro rates strategist Emmanouil Karimalis said Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on the EU, which would dent the euro zone economy and potentially speed up ECB rate cuts, could boost safe-haven bonds. However, Karimalis said investors may demand a higher return or “term premium” to lock in money for the long term – given the deluge of bond sales and heightened uncertainty. Bond sales might have to rise if European governments increase military spending and if Germany, which holds a snap election in February, loosens long-standing debt rules. UBS estimated Germany is currently set to reduce its gross bond issuance to 268 billion euros, down 7 billion euros from 2024. France is likely to increase its borrowing slightly, even if Prime Minister Michel Barnier can pass his belt-tightening budget, UBS said. That means France would have the highest net supply in the euro zone – with redemptions, coupons and QT factored in – at around 202 billion euros in 2025, up 15 billion euros from this year, according to UBS. Underlining the uncertainty around forecasts, French far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Wednesday threatened to seek to topple Barnier over the 2025 budget. French bond yields have risen sharply since the calling of snap elections in June that resulted in a hung parliament FR10YT=RR. Ivan Morozov, sovereign credit analyst at T. Rowe Price, said political uncertainty had put off Japanese investors, traditionally an important French buyer. “We need to get a bit more clarity on the French political situation before they come back to the market,” he said. Source: Reuters (Reporting by Harry Robertson; editing by Dhara Ranasinghe and Susan Fenton)Ricoh Group, a global leader in imaging and electronics products, has once again been recognized for its commitment to sustainable business practices. For the sixth consecutive year, the company has been awarded a five-star rating in the 2024 Nikkei Sustainable Development Comprehensive Survey, solidifying its position as a leader in corporate sustainability.
As the story gained traction online, it caught the attention of the local fire department, who commended the students for their resourcefulness and proactive approach to problem-solving. In a gesture of appreciation, the fire department invited the students to visit their station, where they were given a firsthand demonstration of the tools and techniques used in real-life rescue operations. The students were thrilled to learn from the experienced firefighters and expressed their gratitude for the valuable experience.Updated 2025 NFL Draft order: Patriots move into No. 1 spot after Giants beat Colts in Week 17 | Sporting NewsAs the countdown to the 2022 Spring Festival Gala begins, anticipation is building among viewers and participants alike. With the inclusion of six language programs and the presence of esteemed reviewers like Yue Yunpeng and Sun Yue, this year's gala is set to be a dynamic and culturally rich celebration of the Chinese New Year.