Confrontation mars meeting of Maratha community members

A confrontation broke out between some members of the Maratha community during a meeting organised here to decide candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district in Maharashtra, police said.

'Khichdi scam: ED issues fresh summons to Shiv Sena (UBT) LS candidate for questioning

The Enforcement Directorate has issued fresh summons to Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha candidate Amol Kirtikar for questioning in a money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in distribution of ‘khichdi’ to migrants during the COVID-19 period, official sources said Friday.

CM SHINDE'S SHIV SENA RELEASES FIRST LIST OF 8 CANDIDATES FOR LOK SABHA ELECTIONS

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena on Thursday released its first list of eight candidates for the Lok Sabha elections in the state. Shiv Sena is part of the NDA, along with Ajit Pawar's NCP. There are 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra.

Bunker demand soars in Sri Lankan ports amid Indian supply woes

The maritime industry is facing a significant challenge as vessel reroutings to avoid the Red Sea have led to a surge in bunker demand across ports in both India and Sri Lanka.

Japan expands foreign worker visa programme to address driver shortage

The Japanese government took a significant step on Friday to address the nation’s pressing shortage of skilled labor, particularly in the transportation and logistics sectors, by expanding its foreign skilled worker visa program.

PAKISTAN EYES TRADE REBOOT, AWAITS INDIA'S GREEN LIGHT

Resuming business with its larger, fast-growing neighbour clearly makes sense, but Indian companies will require some convincing

Navigating the AI Wave: Up skilling and Reskilling your workforce for the future

The winds of change are blowing through the world of work, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) sits at the heart of this transformation.

Apple set to unveil iPad Pro and iPad Air in May ahead of WWDC 2024

Apple is reportedly planning to launch the iPad Pro and iPad Air in May. The new launch timeline surfaced after the rumoured March launch turned out to be a false alert.

Meta phases out Facebook news tab amid content scale back

Men Teta will be sunsetting Facebook News in early April for users in the US and Australia as the platform further deemphasises news and politics. The feature was shut down in the UK, France and Germany last year.

RVNL-Salasar JV secures Rs 60 cr transmission project in Central Africa

A join joint venture of state-owned RVNL and private steel player Salasar Techno Engineering has bagged a transmission project worth around Rs 60 crore in central African nation Rwanda.

Akasa Air launches international operations

Akasa Air started off international operations from Mumbai to the capital of Qatar, Doha, with four non-stop flights a week on Thursday.

BYJU'S SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE RESOLUTION; MIFFED INVESTORS SKIP MEETING

Shareholders of edtech major Think and Learn, owner of Byju's brand, raised no objection to the resolution to increase authorised share capital of the company in the extra-ordinary general meeting held on Friday, company sources said.

Survey reveals 44% unable to secure free seat assignments on booked flights

A recent survey conducted by LocalCircles, a consumer advocacy group, highlights growing frustration among Indian consumers regarding airline practices concerning seat selection.

Centre mandates wheat stock declaration from April 1

The The Centre on Friday mandated that beginning April 1, all traders/ wholesalers, retailers, big chain retailers and processors across states and Union Territories have to declare their stock position of wheat on the government portal effective April 1. The current wheat stock limit is expiring on March 31.

Top cities see 15% drop in fresh housing supply

New supply of residential properties fell 15 per cent during January-March across eight major cities at 69,143 units despite high demand, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

MUMBAI'S BANDRA-WORLI SEA LINK TOLL RATES TO INCREASE BY 18% FROM APRIL 1

Vehicle owners, travelling on Mumbai's iconic Rajiv Gandhi Bandra Worli Sea Link will have to shell out more money from 1 April

Foreign investors flood India with Rs 2 trillion equity investment

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) displayed a robust resurgence in their investments in the Indian equity and debt markets during the fiscal year 202324, injecting over Rs 2 lakh crore into Indian equities amidst a backdrop of optimism surrounding the country's strong economic fundamentals.

Huawei profits surge over 100%, Cloud business drives strongest growth since 2019

Chinese technology giant Huawei Technologies reported a significant surge in its profit for the year 2023, with its net profit more than doubling despite facing challenges posed by US sanctions.

TCS upskills over 350,000 employees in generative AI

Tata Consultancy Serest IT services company, has announced a significant milestone in its AI training initiative, revealing that it has successfully trained 3.5 lakh employees in generative AI skills.

GeM crosses Rs 4 lakh crore in gross merchandise value, states fuel growth

Government e Marketplace has achieved Rs 4 lakh crore in gross merchandise value (GMV) in FY24, doubling its GMV clocked at the end of the previous fiscal year 2022-23.

PM MODI HIGHLIGHTS AI RISKS, STRESSES TECH'S ROLE IN KEY SECTORS IN TALKS WITH BILL GATES

Modi showcases India's AI innovations, from G20 Summit to speech translation, humorously integrating AI into daily life while advocating its responsible use.

ICICI Securities Delisting Approved For Merger With ICICI Bank

ICICI Securities of India has received shareholder approval to delist its stock, as announced early Thursday.

Fare hike for shared cabs on MumbaiPune, Nashik, and Shirdi routes

Transport department officials have announced an increase in the fare for shared taxi services plying between Mumbai and Nashik, Shirdi, and Pune.

"Rite Water: The Social Enterprise Quenching Thirst with Technology and Purpose"

Rite Water Solutions is a pioneering social enterprise that stands at the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and societal impact.

Mumbai hospitals scramble as staff, doctors, nurses face Lok Sabha election duties

The issuance of Lok Sabha election duty notices to over 1,000 medical staff has sparked concerns among Mumbai’s civic hospital authorities, exacerbating existing staff shortages in these crucial healthcare facilities.

SECURITY FORCES SEIZE EXPLOSIVES AND MAOIST LITERATURE IN ANTI-NAXAL OPERATION

Security forces in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district made a significant breakthrough during an intense operation against Naxal insurgents, seizing a cache of explosives and Maoist propaganda materials.

11 ADDITIONAL JUDGES OF BOMBAY HIGH COURT TAKE OATH AS PERMANENT JUDGES

The eleven judges were sworn in as permanent judges of the Bombay High Court in the Central Court Hall of the High Court building.

DELHI HIGH COURT CM ARVIND KEJRIWAL'S ED CUSTODY EXTENDED BY 4 DAYS TILL APRIL 1 IN LIQUOR POLICY CASE

The Delhi High Court in the case Surjit Singh Yadav v. Union Of India observed and has remanded the Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to Enforcement Directorate, ED custody till April 01 in the money laundering case which relates to the alleged liquor policy scam case.

Sip, Savor, and Save: Japan Brews Up Beer Bonanza with Flavorful Discounts and Business Boosts!

In Japan, some 4,600 supermarket goods have increased in price this month as a result of the food and beverage industry’s continued cost-passing amid a once-in-a-generation inflation surge.

Israel Aerospace industries opens Delhi subsidiary

According to an official statement, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), an aerospace and Defense Company, has inaugurated its Indian subsidiary in New Delhi.