Consumer confidence remains grim in Nov, optimism intact for year ahead: RBI

Consumer confidence remained quite low in November compared to the year ago period as the general economic situation continued to remain grim during the month, reveals a latest survey by the Reserve Bank of India. The Indian households, however, remained optimistic about the situation one year from now. The consumer confidence index (based on the current situation) improved marginally to 52.3 in November, against an all-time low of 49.9 in September, the survey report noted.

ED seizes Vijay Mallya's assets worth Rs 14.35 crore in France

Enforcement Directorate has seized assets worth 1.6 million euros (Rs 14.35 crore) in France belonging to fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya. ED said that since investigation began in January 2016, assets worth Rs 11,231.70 crore belonging to Mallya have been attached.

Japan to bid adieu to petrol cars by 2030

All new vehicles sold in Japan by mid-2030 will either be hybrid, electric or fuel cell cars in an attempt to achieve the Yoshihide Suga-led government's pledge of making Japan carbon neutral by 2050. Japanese economy ministry is foreseeing 100% electrification over 15 years, a transition that would toss gasoline-powered cars out of the country's auto market.

Facebook to remove false claims, conspiracy theories about COVID-19 vaccines

Facebook has said that it will start removing misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines from its platform. The social media giant will now remove any pictures or posts about coronavirus vaccines that have been refuted by public health experts on both Facebook and Instagram.

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