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AIIMS Delhi upskills neurosurgeons with new training programs & technology
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has unveiled a groundbreaking series of initiatives aimed at revolutionizing neurosurgical education and enhancing patient care standards.
INDIAN IT SECTOR SET FOR AI-DRIVEN GLOBAL ADVANCEMENT: EXPERTS
Addressing a panel discussion on Taking India to the pinnacle of World economy A Road Map” at the convention, Jain underlined the increasingly educated and skilled manpower in India for the world’s top technologies.
RENAULT-NISSAN ALLIANCE TO LAUNCH 4 NEW SUVS IN INDIA BY 2025
A year after Nissan Motor Corporation and Renault SA announced their Rs5,300 cr investment plans in India
ADANI STARTS OPERATIONS AT MUNDRA COPPER REFINERY, MARKING ENTRY INTO METALS INDUSTRY
Adani Enterprises invests $1.2 billion in the first phase of Kutch Copper plant, set to have a total capacity of 1 million tonnes
Malaysia seeks additional 500,000 tons of rice from India
Malaysia is set to make a formal request to India for the procurement of an additional 500,000 metric tons of white rice, as confirmed by the country’s Agriculture Minister.
Expert panel moots comprehensive regulatory regime, workforce skilling
The Expert Committee on developing the Gujarat International Finance TechCity International Financial Services Centre (GIFT IFSC) as ‘Global Finance and Accounting Hub’ has recommended a comprehensive regulatory regime for undertaking bookkeeping, accounting, taxation and financial crimes compliance services from IFSC in India.
Core sector grows 6.7% in Feb'24 on strong coal, cement production
The output of India’s eight core sectors measured by the Index of eight core industries (ICI) increased by 6.7 per cent in February 2024 as compared to the Index of February 2023 with the production of coal, natural gas, cement, steel, crude oil, electricity and refinery products recording positive growth in February 2024, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Thursday.
Gol's fiscal deficit at Rs 15 lakh cr is 86.5% of full FY24 target
India’s fiscal deficit during April-February 2024 stood at Rs 15 lakh crore, or 86.5 per cent of the revised full FY24 target, up from Rs 82.8 per cent in the corresponding period of the previous year.
INDIA, BRAZIL, SOUTH AFRICA TO PRESS FOR LABOUR & SOCIAL ISSUES, SUSTAINABILITY
The Indian delegation also comprises Rupesh Kumar Thakur, Joint Secretary, and Rakesh Gaur, Deputy Director from the Ministry of Labour Employment
Standup comedian Munawar Faruqui booked after raid at Mumbai hookah bar
The Mumbai police late Tuesday night detained and later released standup comedian and Bigg Boss 17 winner Munawar Faruqui and 14 others for allegedly consuming tobacco-based hookah at a hookah bar in South Mumbai, the officials said.
HC: Rs 3-cr compensation, Rs 1.5L maintenance to wife in domestic violence case
The Bombay High Court has upheld a trial court order directing a husband to pay a ₹ 3-crore compensation and monthly maintenance of ₹ 1.5 lakh to his estranged wife, observing a factor that can be considered for deciding the payout quantum is the impact of acts of domestic violence on the aggrieved person.
POLICE SEIZES RS 50 LAKH CASH FROM CAR ON MUMBAI-PUNE EXPRESSWAY
The Shirgaon police during a patrol check on the Mumbai-Pune expressway within the jurisdiction of the Pimpri-Chinchwad police commissionerate intercepted an SUV in which cash approximately worth Rs 50 lakh was seized. The cash was seized during a ‘nakabandi’ conducted a head of the LokSabha elect ions.
DELHI HIGH COURT: ORDERS PASSED BY TRIBUNAL UNDER SENIOR CITIZENS ACT ALSO AMENDABLE TO CHALLENGE UNDER ARTICLE 227 OF CONSTITUTION
The Delhi High Court in the case Kirti v. Renu Anand And Ors. observed that the orders passed by the tribunals under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, are also separately amenable to challenge under Article 227 of the Constitution of India.
THE DELHI HIGH COURT IN THE CASE PIDILITE INDUSTRIES LTD V.SANJAY JAIN AND ORS OBSERVED AND HAS REFUSED TO CANCEL THE REGISTRATION OF THE 'KWIKHEAL' TRADEMARK
The court in the case observed and has dismissed the plea filed by Pidilite Industries Limited, an Indian adhesives manufacturing company based in Mumbai.
SUPREME COURT: COGNIZANCE OF OFFENCE UNDER DRUGS AND COSMETIC ACT 1940 CANNOT BE TAKEN BASED ON POLICE OFFICER'S COMPLAINT
The Supreme Court in the case Rakesh Kumar Versus The State Of Bihar And Anr observed and has held that cognizance cannot be taken of an offence under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 based on a complaint filed by a police officer.
Modi's north-east story: A testament to ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' on Viksit Bharat's journey
The eight states of the Northeast—Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura—share borders with neighbouring countries such as Bhutan, China, Myanmar, and Bangladesh.
India releases 2nd tranche of INR 5 billion to Bhutan
India has recently disbursed the second tranche of Rs 500 crore to Bhutan, marking a significant step forward in their collaborative efforts towards the development of infrastructure linked to the GyalSung Project.
China assures Sri Lanka of support in debt restructuring
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has extended support to Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena in Colombo’s endeavor to restructure its debt, aiming to resuscitate its floundering economy.
ONLY 2-3% RECOVERED FROM $2-3 TN ANNUAL ILLEGAL TRADE THROUGH BANKING: INTERPOL
However, Stock highlighted the enormity of the challenge, noting that between 40% and 70% of criminal profits are reinvested, perpetuating the cycle of illicit financial activity
IndiGo Eyes Doubling in Size by 2030 with Global Expansion
IndiGo, India’s largest airline, is set to embark on an ambitious journey to double its size by 2030, according to Pieter Elbers, the airline’s chief.
Baltimore bridge collapse disrupts global coal trade, Moody's
Following the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge on Tuesday, Moody’s Analytics has released an analysis spotlighting potential disruptions in the global coal market.
INDIA'S INVESTMENT RATE EXPECTED TO SURGE TO 36.2% OF GDP BY 2026-27, REPORTS MORGAN STANLEY
The Indian government’s interim budget for fiscal year 2024-25 proposed an 11.1% rise in capital expenditure to Rs 11.11 lakh crore, aimed at enhancing long-term physical assets
Nearly 83 per cent of jobless Indians are youth, says report
According to the India Employment Report 2024 published by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Institute of Human Development (IHD), unemployment continues to pose a significant challenge for India’s youth, with nearly 83 per cent of the unemployed population aged under 34.
India has 247 MN households with multiple income sources: Report
India has 247 million ‘entrepreneurial households’ with a Core Transaction Value, or CTV, of $8.8 trillion as of 2022-23, according to a recent study by consulting firm Praxis.
MAHA, UP SPEARHEAD INDIA'S POSTPANDEMIC GROWTH: SBI REPORT
On the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) front, Gujarat has notably doubled its economic output, marking a 2.2 times increase over the last decade
FM defends Atal Pension Scheme, highlights guaranteed returns
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman defended the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) against Congress criticism, asserting its design based on choice architecture and a guaranteed minimum 8% return.
Nissan targets growth in India with launch of 3 all-new vehicles by FY 2026
Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co Ltd has unveiled “The Arc,” its new business plan aimed at driving value and enhancing competitiveness.
CCI procures over 32 lakh cotton bales at MSP in 2023-24 season
The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) reported its procurement of 32.81 lakh bales of cotton during the ongoing 2023-24 season, primarily sourced from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.
GOVT TO BORROW RS 7.5 LAKH CR FROM MARKET IN H1FY25
This is 53.08 per cent of its gross market borrowing of Rs 14.13 lakh crore projected for FY 2024-25 in the Union Budget
SBI Life organizes breast cancer awareness programme for women officers of Mumbai Police
Taking cognizance of the trials and tribulations of the women in police, SBI Life on the occasion of 'International Women's Day', organized a Breast Cancer Awareness Programunder its 'Thanks-A-Dot' initiative for the women officers of Mumbai Police, in association with Lion's Club. The hardships faced by police personnel is exponentially elevated in case of the women officers, who often end up neglecting their own health to balance the call of duty and household responsibilities.