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Adani Defence Acquires Majority Stake In Air Works India

Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Limited (ADSTL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, has executed a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) to acquire an 85.8 per cent stake in Air Works India (Engineering) Pvt. Ltd (AWIEPL).

Digi Yatra Sets Stage for Exciting 2025 After Clocking Over 9 Million Active Users

Offering a smooth and seamless experience at various airport checkpoints through face authentication technology, Digi Yatra has registered more than 9 million active users so far, with a daily average of 30,000 app downloads.

Reliance Retail Joins Hands With Department Of Consumer Affairs

On National Consumer Day, which is marked annually on December 24, major retail conglomerate Reliance Retail Limited has reaffirmed its dedication to consumer safety by signing the Consumer Safety Pledge, an initiative led by the Consumer Affairs department in the Union Consumer Affairs Ministry.

How Geopolitics, Globalization, and AI Redefined 2024

2024 has been chaotic with upheavals and downdrafts. Although this year a record number of countries went to the polls, they have frequently turned inwards with barriers and nativism.

DATA, AI, AND OMNICHANNEL EXPERIENCES ARE REDEFINING RETAILER RETENTION

Leveraging the combined prowess of Data, AI, and Omnichannel Experiences can help retailers strengthen their brand image and retain customers by delivering superior value.

Venture Capital Activity in India Hits USD 16.77 Billion in 2024

Venture capital (VC) activity in India has witnessed significant growth from January to November 2024, with investments reaching USD 16.77 billion across 888 deals, according to India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF).

24 Critical Mineral Blocks Auctioned To Boost Economic Growth

The Centre has brought amendments to rationalise the royalty rates and successfully auctioned 24 critical mineral blocks in four tranches, an effort to drive the economic growth, the Ministry of Mines stated in its year-end review-2024.

DPIIT Signs MoU With boAt To Empower Startups

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with boAt, an Indian company in the audio and wearables market.

MUFG Aims For Yes Bank Stake Acquisition

After the country's largest bank, SBI rescued the beleaguered YES Bank four years back from the brink of collapse, the latter has been searching for a new owner.

India's IPO Market Set for Record Growth in 2025

India's IPO market achieved a historic milestone, with proceeds doubling from USD 5.5 billion in 2023 to USD 11.2 billion in 2024, says Global Data report.

India's Electronics Sector Eyes Major Growth, With 12 Million Jobs

India's electronics industry is on the brink of a transformative phase as it targets USD 500 billion in manufacturing output by 2030, according to TeamLease report.

India's CAD Likely to Exceed 2% of GDP in Q3 FY25

India's Current Account Deficit (CAD) is expected to rise above 2 per cent of GDP in the third quarter of FY25, driven by a surge in gold imports, according to a report by Bank of Baroda.

Government Aims To Make India Post Profitable

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday held a meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi to discuss India Post's path to profitability.

India Achieves Record Coal Production in FY24: Govt

India achieved its highest-ever coal production of 997.826 million tonnes (MT) in the financial year 2023-24, reflecting a remarkable 11.71 per cent growth compared to 893.191 MT in 2022-23.

SC Directs Punjab to Ensure Medical Aid to Farmer Leader Dallewal

SC pulls up govt over law and order, asks it to deal with situation strictly

PIL in SC seeks to scrap TDS system

A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking to declare that the Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) system is \"manifestly arbitrary, irrational and violative of various fundamental rights\".

NGT Notice to Centre Over Disposal of Solar Panels

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought a response from the Union of India and other respondents on a plea regarding improper disposal and recycling of Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels.

Standing firm with farmers, says Punjab FM after meeting Dallewal

Urges Supreme Court to issue directions to Union government to resolve farmers' issues

Assam: Over 500 leaders of different parties join TMC

TMC MP Sushmita Dev said that the regional parties have a good strike rate and fighting ability against the BJP.

BRS Leader Visits Sandhya Theatre Incident Victim, Slams Cong Govt

Rao Also Took a Jibe at the State Government, Particularly CM Revanth Reddy

TN BJP Chief Whips Himself in Protest Over Student Rape

Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai whipped himself in front of his house here on Friday as a mark of protest against the DMK government over the sexual assault incident in Anna University.

Contractor commits suicide in Karnataka's Bidar

State playing games with contractors: H D Kumaraswamy

British covered up truth, planted many lies: RSS chief

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said that the Britishers tried to hide the truth and filled the minds of people with lies.

Delhi High Court Bars Non-Advocates From Appearing Before Consumer Courts

Adding to it, the court stated that the practice raises serious concerns about professional privilege and confidentiality, as non-Advocates are not bound by the Advocates Act, 1961. The court while considering the facts and circumstances of the case observed and has issued notice on the petition.

Allahabad High Court: ADJ expected to not only apply his mind but also deal with arguments of parties before returning findings

The court in the case observed that the judge was bound to adjudicate on the lis, which was not done

Delhi High Court Issues Notice to Uber India in Plea Alleging Discrimination by Driver Against Visually Impaired Person

It was stated before the court that the driver in the case refused to get out of the auto and guide the petitioner by hand to the door of a cafe where he was travelling. The driver refused, stating that it was a waste of his time and energy.

Delhi High Court: Not essential to arrest person who voluntarily appears before Magistrate for giving specimen signature or handwriting

The court stated that the proviso to Section 311A of the CrPC, being directory in nature, is constitutionally valid as the same does not impose any excessive restriction on the fundamental rights under Article 14, Article 19, Article 20, Article 21 and Article 22 enshrined in Part III of the Constitution of India.

Gujarat High Court Issues Notice on Father's Plea Alleging Illegal Detention of His Daughter by Persons Living in ISKCON Temple

The Division bench comprising of Justice Sangeeta K Vishen and Justice Sanjeev J Thaker was hearing the present matter.

Manmohan Singh, The Designated Survivor Of Congress Politics

Dr Manmohan Singh would go down in history as a great visionary and the architect of Liberalization, who besides being a distinguished academic was also a pragmatic leader familiar with the circumstances of his times.

The balance of seasons and society

In India, we see a parallel struggle. When RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat advocates for moderation, several Hindu religious leaders stand up to oppose his stand. Similarly, when Indian Muslim religious leaders and intelligentsia condemn the persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh, some of their peers dismiss these calls for peace.