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SBI forecasts India's GDP growth at 6.3 per cent

NEW DELHI SBI forecasted India's GDP growth at 6.3 pc, lower than RBIS projection of 6.6 pc for FY25 in its latest report.

Centre apprises Parliament status of 12 industrial smart city projects

NEW DELHI The government has approved 12 new industrial smart city projects in August with a total project cost of Rs 28,602 crore (including land cost) for development of trunk infrastructure packages, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha said Friday.

Inflation likely to have eased to 5.4% in Nov

NEW DELHI India's Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation is expected to ease to 5.4 per cent in November 2024, down from 6.2 per cent in October, according to a report by Union Bank of India.

FM chairs pre-budget consultation with farmers' associations

NEW DELHI Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the second Pre-Budget Consultation meeting on Saturday with representatives from various farmer associations and prominent agricultural economists in the national capital.

MAX GOVERNANCE IS OUR REFORM AGENDA: FM

NEW DELHI F inance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman underscored India's transformative economic reforms during the pandemic and its enduring commitment to representing the Global South on the world stage, speaking at the India-Japan Forum 2024 on Friday.

SC RESERVES ORDER ON PARTHA CHATTERJEE'S BAIL PLEA

NEW DELHI In the money laundering case linked to the West Bengal cash-for-jobs scam involving former West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee, the Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved judgment.

SC seeks CBI's response on ex-councillor's plea

NEW DELHI The Supreme Court has recently directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to respond to a petition filed by former Congress councillor Balwan Khokhar, who is currently serving a life sentence for his involvement in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Mahindra to challenge IndiGo's trademark claim over SUV ‘6E’

NEW DELHI Mahindra has announced its decision to challenge IndiGo's claim over the \"6E\" trademark in court, while moving ahead with branding its new Electric Origin SUV as \"BE 6\".

Allahabad HC directs transparency in UP-PCS-J (Mains) 2022 exam

NEW DELHI The Allahabad High Court has recently taken serious note of alleged irregularities in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh PCS-J (Mains) examination, directing the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) to submit the original answer sheets of petitioners in sealed covers for judicial scrutiny.

SUPREME COURT TO HEAR PETITIONS CHALLENGING PROVISIONS OF PLACES OF WORSHIP ACT ON DECEMBER 12

NEW DELHI The Supreme Court will hear a series of petitions on December 12 challenging certain provisions of the Places of Worship (Special Provision) Act, 1991.

New draft rules submitted to SC to prevent same incidents

NEW DELHI In a significant development in the Delhi Coaching Centre Deaths Case, new draft/ model rules have been submitted to the Supreme Court, proposing heavy fines and penalties to regulate the functioning of private coaching institutes.

JAUNPUR MOSQUE CHALLENGES COURT ORDER OVER TEMPLE CLAIM

NEW DELHI T he managing committee of the Atala mosque in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, has approached the Allahabad High Court to challenge a local court's order that directed the registration of a lawsuit filed by the Swaraj Vahini Association.

Court declines Kejriwal's plea for early hearing

THANE The Delhi High Court on Friday declined former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's request for an early hearing of his plea challenging the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) chargesheet in the excise policy case.

ABB India revamps Faridabad facility, boosting sustainability and efficiency

FARIDABAD ABB India's IEC LV motors business is expanding and transforming the company's long-established manufacturing facility in the country.

DELHI LEADS INDIA IN EV ADOPTION

NEW DELHI The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in India is surging, with Delhi emerging as the leader in EV penetration, according to a report by FICCI and Yes Bank.

TVS Motors registers robust growth in 2-wheeler sales in Nov24

NEW DELHI The two-wheeler market in November 2024 displayed a mixed bag of performance, with TVS Motors achieving impressive sales growth, while Hero MotoCorp and Bajaj Auto reported yearon-year declines in domestic sales.

Maruti, Tata, and M&M post-PV sales growth YoY in November 2024

NEW DELHI India's passenger vehicle market witnessed varied performance across major automakers in November 2024.

RUSSIA'S ECONOMY IS BOOMING, SO WHY IS IT IN TROUBLE?

Putin's 25 years at the helm have been little different to the Soviet era. H has again made Russia a military giant but an economic dwarf.

SFIO conducts search operations at companies manufacturing EVs

NEW DELHI The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) on Monday conducted search operations at three companies engaged in the manufacturing of electric vehicles, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) said in a release.

Ola Electric to expand its distribution network to 4,000 stores by Dec

BENGALURU Ola Electric, India's electric vehicle (EV) company, has announced a massive expansion of its distribution network, aiming to increase the count to 4,000 stores by December 20, 2024.

INDIA-INDONESIA: THE PROSPECT OF AYURVEDA AND JAMU PARTNERSHIP

A new paradigm of cooperation is developing between India and Indonesia in bioresource management, innovative farming, and renewable energy, complementing traditional sectors like defence, bilateral trade, and other strategic partnerships.

SPECTACULAR JUMP IN EV SALES UNDER PM E-DRIVE PLAN

According to a post by PIB India on X, the initiative aims to accelerate EV adoption, develop robust charging infrastructure, and establish a strong domestic EV manufacturing ecosystem.

ARGENTINA AND INDIA BUILDING A STRONG FUTURE IN MULTIPOLARITY: AMB. CAUCINO

MURTAZA ALI KHAN M ariano Agustín Caucino, Ambassador of the Argentine Republic to India, recently hosted a delegation of businesswomen from Argentina at his residence.

Furgonomics: Indian elegance meets futuristic design

Good design that is rooted in traditional craftsmanship while integrating futuristic technology and modern silhouettes is rare to come by.

South Korean Prez's impeachment fails

SEOUL A South Korean legislative push to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his shortlived imposition of martial law fell through on Saturday after most lawmakers from his conservative governing party boycotted the vote.

IMPACT OF U.S. LED OPERATION IN DHAKA: YUNUS STRENGTHENS TIES WITH PAK

On Wednesday, Yunus urged Bangladeshi politicians to put up a united front against 'India's aggression.' Yunus has ensured the normalization of ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Trump off to Paris for Notre Dame Cathedral opening

PARIS Donald Trump is off on his first international trip as president-elect, ready to join world leaders and dignitaries in Paris for a Saturday celebration of the renovation of Notre Dame Cathedral after a devastating fire in 2019.

IDOLS BURNT IN ATTACK ON HINDU TEMPLE IN BANGLADESH

DHAKA Amid reports of escalating violence against religious minorities and their places of worship in Bangladesh, another Hindu temple was allegedly set on fire in the outskirts of Dhaka.

UP CM YOGI STRESSES ON VIGILANT AND FRIENDLY POLICING AHEAD OF MAHAKUMBH

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday addressed state police personnel, emphasizing the importance of vigilant and approachable policing in preparation for the Mahakumbh 2025.

SC TO HEAR PLEAS CHALLENGING PLACES OF WORSHIP ACT ON DEC 12

The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a batch of petitions on December 12, challenging the constitutionality of certain provisions in the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.