The Business Guardian - January 25, 2025

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January 25, 2025

Sensex gains 156.70 points, stock market closes marginally higher

Leading the gains were UltraTech Cement, Grasim, Wipro, Shriram Finance, and Sun Pharma, which posted notable advances.

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Telangana Attracts Rs60,000 Crore AWS Investment for Hyderabad Data Centers

In an achievement for Telangana, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has committed to investing Rs60,000 crores to expand its data centre infrastructure in the Hyderabad region.

1 min

GOVT ISSUES NOTICE TO OLA, UBER OVER FARE DISPARITIES

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced CCPA action against Ola, Uber, and Apple for consumer grievances.

1 min

Govt's ONDC set to boost India's entrepreneurial innovation: Report

The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) has been hailed as a transformative initiative with the potential to drive India's next wave of entrepreneurial innovation.

1 min

PoGB Government Employees Protest Pension Cuts, Demand Reversal

A large group of government employees staged a significant protest in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB)'s Gilgit, voicing strong opposition to recent pension cuts imposed by the provincial government.

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Park Grecian Mohali launches Robotic Arthroplasty Center

With a vision to redefine orthopedic care, Park Grecian Hospital has announced the inauguration of its advanced Robotic Arthroplasty Center of Excellence.

2 mins

Delhi Police Registers 504 Cases, Arrests 17,879 for Violations

Delhi Police has registered a total of 504 cases for violation of the Model Code of Conduct.

1 min

Gujarat's FDI Growth Reaches 86% of Total Equity Inflows Since 2000

Gujarat has solidified its position as India's premier investment hub, achieving a milestone with 86 per cent of its total Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) equity inflows over the past 24 years within the last decade (April 2014 to September 2024), according to the latest report from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

1 min

NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2025 HIGHLIGHTS VISION FOR VIKSIT BHARAT 2047

The National Conference 2025 highlighted education's role in building a developed India by 2047, featuring key speakers and discussions.

2 mins

Sellwin Traders Ltd ties up with Subhshri Group in Rs 250 Cr deal

Kolkata based Sellwin Traders Ltd has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a Mumbai based Rs. 250 crore group, Subhshri Overseas Ltd to form a strategic association.

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Infosys to expand Hyderabad campus, creating 17,000 jobs with Rs 750 crore investment.

The Pocharam campus, already one of Infosys' largest facilities in the country with over 35,000 employees, is set to undergo further development with an initial investment of Rs 750 crore. The first phase of expansion, expected to be completed within the next two to three years, will include the construction of new IT buildings designed to accommodate 10,000 people.

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TCL Unveils 'Spin to Win Big with TCL' - A Grand Republic Day Celebration Offer

TCL, a globally leading consumer electronics and TV brand, has recently announced a Big Republic Day campaign, 'Spin to Win Big,' on the occasion of the 76th Indian Republic Day.

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Coca-Cola India Appoints New VP of Customer & Commercial Leadership

Coca-Cola India Southwest Asia (INSWA) Operating Unit today announced Desmond Nikhil D'Souza as Customer & Commercial Leadership (C&CL), effective February 1, 2025.

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Tech Mahindra Launches 'The Tech Adoption Index' Report

Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, has partnered with the Wall Street Journal Intelligence to launch The Tech Adoption Index, a report with critical insights into global technology adoption trends.

1 min

Trump to address WEF virtually

Donald Trump is coming back to Davos. This time, virtually.

1 min

Private Investment to GDP in FY24 Set to Hit 8-Year High Since FY16

Private investment in India is set to reach its highest level in eight years as a percentage of GDP in FY24, according to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI).

1 min

Economic Cost of Fragmentation Can Exceed 2008 Financial Crisis: WEF

The impact of fragmentation on inflation rates and GDP growth depends heavily on the policies adopted by global leaders, WEF said.

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Chandrababu Naidu showcases Andhra Pradesh at WEF

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu concluded a highly impactful four-day engagement at the World Economic Forum (WEF) summit in Davos, Switzerland.

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Countries show interest in Vande Bharat train: Vaishnaw

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that many countries have shown interest in importing semi-high-speed Vande Bharat trains from India.

1 min

Global auto leaders discuss urban mobility trends in India

The global automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), micro-mobility leaders, financial institutions, and automotive technology organisations discussed urban mobility trends, innovations, and opportunities in India on the sidelines of World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.

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ONDC to boost India's entrepreneurial innovation

The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) has been hailed as a transformative initiative with the potential to drive India's next wave of entrepreneurial innovation.

1 min

Adani Green Energy Q3 profit up 85% to Rs 474 cr

Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) on Thursday posted over 85 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 474 crore for December quarter on the back of higher revenues from power supply.

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Sensex rises for 2nd day on gains in IT, consumer durable stocks

Stock markets extended gains for the second day on Thursday helped by buying in IT, consumer durables and commodity stocks amid a largely positive trend in global markets.

1 min

Biting the bullet: Why India must adopt stringent food regulations

India is standing at a crucial juncture in its fight against non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

2 mins

TRUMP'S SWAGGER & TENSION IN WORLD!

Donald Trump is wielding a double-edged sword in his second term: What will change?

3 mins

Waiting to be told: A film on the women warriors of India

More than forty years ago, in 1982 the film director Richard Attenborough made a film called 'Gandhi'.

4 mins

LANDMARK DECISIONS OF AMERICAN PRESIDENTS

Over the past century, U.S. presidents have made landmark decisions that have profoundly shaped the course of world politics and economics. As the world continues to evolve, the legacy of these decisions remains a defining feature of the global political landscape.

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Supreme Court: Bald Allegation Of Section 52A Non-Compliance Won't Result In Acquittal Unless Foundational Facts Of Non-Compliance Proved | NDPS Act

The court doubted the appellant's case because the investigating officer detailed the recovery process and sealing of the contraband in compliance with Section 52A which was not questioned by the appellant during cross-examination of the prosecution witness that there was no compliance with Section 52A.

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Supreme Court: Village Police Patil Not Police Officer; Confession to Him Admissible as Extra Judicial Confession

The court also placed reliance upon Balwinder Singh vs. State of Punjab, wherein the court stated that when extra-judicial confession is being surrounded by suspicious circumstances, its credibility becomes doubtful and would lose its importance.

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Supreme Court Confers Senior Designations On 4 Former High Court Judges

The Supreme Court Collegium bench comprising of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, Justice B.R. Gavai, Justice Surya Kant, Justice Hrishikesh Roy and Justice Abhay S. Oka have designated the following former Chief Justice or Judges of the High Courts as Senior Advocates with effect from January 22, 2025.

1 min

Supreme Court Imposed Rs 2 Lakh Cost On Petitioner Over Repeated Bail Applications, Asks Police To Arrest Him

The Supreme Court in the case Parteek Arora @ Parteek Juneja Versus State Of Punjab observed and has imposed costs of Rupees Two Lakhs on a petitioner who intended 'to take undue advantage of procedural law' after he withdrew his anticipatory bail application twice before the High Court before moving the Apex Court.

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Supreme Court: Prosecution Must Establish Contraband Was Seized From 'Conscious Possession' Of Accused | NDPS Act

The court while considering the facts and circumstances of the case stated that section 54 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, NDPS Act comes into play and the Trial Court was justified in drawing the presumption that the accused was in conscious possession.

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No Financial Help From Centre For Wayanad So Far: Karnataka CM

Vijayan says state has received 712 crore in its relief fund

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Was attack real or was he acting: Maha Min Rane stirs row on attack on Saif

Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane has sparked another row after he made controversial remarks on an attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan.

1 min

Massive Blaze at Labour Camp at Pune Engulfs 5 Shanties

A fire broke out at a labour camp in the Sangvi area of Pimpri Chinchwad city in the Pune district, said officials on Thursday.

1 min

Man held for murdering wife, boiling body parts in cooker in Telangana

DCP, LB Nagar, stated, \"A missing case was reported on January 17. In that case, the husband is self-claiming that he killed his wife.\"

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Malegaon blasts case: Pragya seeks more time for court appearance

An application was filed before the special NIA court by the lawyers of former BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, accused in the Malegaon 2008 blasts case, requesting a delay in her court appearance due to a sudden adverse medical condition.

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BJP Wants to Silence Opposition: Cong's Bhupesh Baghel

Baghel highlighted the case of senior Congress leader Kawasi Lakhma, who was reportedly targeted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) following his vocal criticism of corruption.

1 min

Security forces seize Maoist training camp in Bijapur

In a major success, security forces have taken control of a Maoist training camp in the core area of PLGA Battalion No. 01 in the dense forests of Bhattiguda, Bijapur district.

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KTR Hits Back at Revanth Reddy for 'Worker's Mindset' Jibe

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president and MLA KT Rama Rao hit out at Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for purportedly labelling him an IT employee with a \"worker's mindset.\"

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