DGCA fines Rs 30 lakh on Air India for wheelchair incident

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a financial penalty of 30 lakhs on Air India following a distressing incident on February 16, where an 80-year-old passenger collapsed and died at Mumbai’s airport terminal after walking from the aircraft due to non-availability of a wheelchair.

INDIA'S FDI FALLS 13 PER CENT TO $32 BILLION

According to the latest government data released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows in India experienced a significant decline of 13 per cent to 32.03 billion dollar during the period of April-December 2023.

Govt establishes conservative wheat procurement goal of 30-32 MT

In a recent development, the government has announced a conservative target for wheat procurement for the upcoming 2024-25 rabi marketing season.

SOARING INTO THE COSMOS

As of 2024, one Indian national and four people of Indian origin have been in space. The first and only astronaut of Indian national, in space was Rakesh Sharma on Soyuz T-11 in 1984.

Two exhibitions provide glimpse into Mumbai's bygone era

Mumbai enthusiasts and history buffs have a unique opportunity to delve into the city’s past with two upcoming exhibitions.

EX-INTEL INDIA HEAD KILLED AFTER BEING KNOCKED DOWN BY SPEEDING CAB IN NAVI MUMBAI

Former Intel India country head Avtar Saini was killed after a speeding cab hit him while he was cycling in Navi Mumbai township of Maharashtra, police said on Thursday.

5 'Younnovation' centers and 50 Jaihind Youth Clubs to empower youth

Independent MLC Satyajeet Tambe’s proposal for Youth Innovation Centers has gained acceptance from the Maharashtra Government, aiming to nurture creativity and entrepreneurship while providing job opportunities for the youth.

INDIA'S LARGEST CORRUGATED PACKAGING MACHINERY EXPO COMMENCES ON 7 MARCH 2024

The Corru Pack Print India Expo 2024, an exhibition dedicated to the Corrugated Packaging Machinery Industry, is set to unfold from March 7 to March 9 at the India International Convention and Expo Center in New Delhi.

BOMBAY HIGH COURT PAVES WAY FOR NETFLIX'S DOCUSERIES FEATURING INDRANI MUKERJEA, DISMISSED CBI'S PLEA | SHEENA BORA MURDER CASE

The Bombay High Court in the case observed and has dismissed the petition filed by CBI seeking to stay the release of the Netflix docuseries – ‘Buried Truth – The Indrani Mukerjea Story.’

Chinese firms ramp up hiring amidst conservative pay policies

Chinese university graduate Zhang Baichuan travels hundreds of kilometres from one job fair to another in a final push to find a better offer than the unappealing one he received after more than 1,000 applications.

Japan factory output plummets to 4-year low

Japan’s January factory output fell at the fastest pace since May 2020, government data showed on Thursday, as a production downturn in motor vehicles adds to concerns about the fragility of an economy that slipped into recession late last year.

Ukrainian companies face challenges, remain resilient

German supermarket chain Metro  (B4B.DE), opens new tab  and its 3,400 employees in Ukraine have worked hard to get their business back to where it was before Russia’s fullscale invasion two years ago.

CHINA'S FEBRUARY FACTORY ACTIVITY CONTRACTS FOR FIFTH MONTH

China’s manufacturing activity likely contracted for a fifth straight month in February

MoU signed for remittances to India via UPI with Greek bank

NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), a subsidiary of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), and leading Greek bank Eurobank signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) towards enhancing cross-border payments using the UPI platform.

Shapoorji Pallonji targets Rs 500 cr revenue from Luxury units in Bangalore

Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate on Thursday launched more than 180 luxury homes in Bengaluru with a revenue potential of around Rs 500 crore.

SoftBank sells 2 per cent stake in Paytm, reducing holding to under 3 per cent

Just a month after it sold a 2 per cent stake in Paytm, SoftBank Group on Thursday, announced that it has another 2.17 per cent in the beleaguered payments firm.

SONY WITHDRAWS ZEE MERGER PLAN FROM NCLT

Sony Group Corp. is said to have withdrawn the agreement to merge its India operations with Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd

Arunachal: 18 indigenous products receive GI certificates

The inauguration session of the much-anticipated State Folk Music and Dance Festival of Arunachal Pradesh witnessed a momentous occasion as Geographical Indication (GI) certificates were conferred upon 18 distinctive products hailing from the picturesque landscapes of Arunachal Pradesh.

Nicaragua becomes 1st Spanish speaking nation to recognise India pharma standards

India and Nicaragua have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Pharmacopoeia on cooperation in the field of the regulation of medicines.

PM-Surya Ghar: Centre approves Rs 75k cr rooftop solar for 10M households

The Union Cabinet has given its nod to the ‘PMSurya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana’ scheme, with the aim of installing rooftop solar panels and providing free electricity to one crore households.

GOVT CLEARS SUBSIDY OF RS 24,420 CR FOR P&K FERTILISERS FOR KHARIF SEASON

The approval aims to provide additional support to farmers in getting essential Phosphatic and Potassic fertilisers.

BJP minister challenges Uddhav Thackeray-led party to win at least one LS seat

Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan on Wednesday taunted Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, saying a cat doesn't become a tiger just by wearing its skin, and challenged his party to win at least one seat in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Govt says delays in flight arrivals reduced, traffic situation improved at Mumbai airport

The civil aviation ministry on Wednesday said air traffic situation has improved and delays in flight arrivals have been reduced at the Mumbai airport, nearly two months after directions, including a reduction in flights, were issued to tackle congestion at the airport.

BJP MLA SEEKS WHITE PAPER ON MUMBAI'S WATER WOES

BJP MLA Ashish Shelar on Wednesday demanded a white paper on Mumbai's water scenario and alleged cost escalation in Metro works under the previous Uddhav Thackeray-led government.

Supreme Court: General entry Cannot Precede Registration Of FIR, Except Where Preliminary Inquiry Is Needed

The Supreme Court in the case Shailesh Kumar v. State of UP (now the State of Uttarakhand) observed and has held that the information wherein disclosing the commission of the cognizable offence needs to be recorded as a First Information Report, FIR in the form of a book and not in the General Diary maintained by the Police under the Police Act, 1861.

EX-SUPREME COURT JUDGE JUSTICE AM KHANWILKAR APPOINTED AS LOKPAL CHAIRPERSON

The President of India has appointed Justice AM Khanwilkar, the former Supreme Court judge as the Chairperson of the Lok Pal.

DELHI HIGH COURT: CONCEALING INCOME TO AVOID PAYING MAINTENANCE OR CLAIM EXORBITANT AMOUNT IN MATRIMONIAL CASES IS UNFORTUNATE

The Delhi High Court in the case X v. Y observed and has stated that it is unfortunate that in matrimonial litigations, the parties do not come out with their true income.

INDIAN ECONOMY UNDER PM MODI OFFERS 'REAL ALTERNATIVE' TO CHINA

The Chinese stock markets have suffered a protracted slump since recent peaks in 2021, with more than USD 5 trillion in market value having been wiped out of the Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong bourses.

Havells India hits record high, M-Cap nears Rs 1 Trn

Shares of Havells India Share hit an all-time high of Rs 1,513.90, gaining 3 percent on the BSE in Wednesday's intraday trade, extending its Tuesday's 3 percent up move on anticipation of better January-March quarter (Q4) demand for fans and air-conditioners (ACs).

Vodafone Idea eyes Rs 45,000 cr raise via equity and debt

Shares of Vodafone to Idea extended its loss during Wednesday's trading session to slip 2.15 points, or 13.56 percent to trade at 13.70 per equity.