BREACH OF CONTRACT SHOULD NOT LEAD TO INITIATION OF CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS, SAYS SUPREME COURT

Criminal process for oblique purposes is bad in law and amounts abuse of law

Dubai's 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa for Indians

Dubai has unveiled a landmark visa initiative aimed at facilitating travel between India and the Gulf region, marking a significant leap in bilateral relations.

Indian immigration data worth nearly 100 GB stolen by Chinese

China’s cyber warfare tactics have escalated, with reports revealing extensive and systematic cyber intrusions targeting foreign governments and companies, including India.

Vice Media ceases website publishing. plans layoffs

Vice Media will no longer publish content on its website, vice.com, and lay off “several hundred” people from its staff of over 900 employees over the next week, according to a report by citing a memo to staff by the company’s chief executive officer Bruce Dixon.

PM Modi unveils, lays foundation of projects worth Rs 13k crore in Varanasi

On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation of various projects totaling over Rs 13,000 crore in his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi.

INDIAN FIRM AMONG 27 FACES EU SANCTIONS OVER DUAL-USE EXPORTS TO RUSSIA

The European Union is imposing sanctions on several companies in countries including China, India, Serbia and Turkey over allegations that they have exported dual-use goods to Russia that could be used in its war against Ukraine

BYJU'S INVESTORS SUE CEO AND EXECUTIVES FOR OPPRESSION AND MISMANAGEMENT

he investors are seeking to remove founderByju Raveendranas chief executive officer of the troubled edtech firm and overhauling of the board

CM KHATTAR PRESENTS RS 1.89 LAKH CRORE FOR HARYANA BUDGET

CM Khattar has announced an increase in the monthly allowance for freedom fighters from 25,000 to 40,000.

WhatsApp beta tests privacy shield, blocks profile picture screenshots

WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform, has taken a significant step towards bolstering user privacy with the introduction of a groundbreaking feature in its beta version.

CEAT SCORES IPL DEAL, PARTNERS BCCI

Tyre manufacturer Ceat has secured sponsorship rights for certain segments of IPL matches, with an investment totaling approximately Rs 240 crore over five years.

Consumer Protection tightens grip on misleading promotions

India’s Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) has issued stern warnings regarding surrogate advertising, emphasizing the necessity for strict adherence to guidelines to safeguard consumer rights.

New rules slash time for electricity, rooftop solar

In a bid to streamline and expedite the process of obtaining new electricity connections and promoting renewable energy adoption, the government has announced significant amendments to the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020.

JIO FINANCIAL SHARES OUTPERFORMING IRFC AND JSW STEEL IN THE MARKET CAP RACE

RIL hits record high at Rs 2,989, closes at Rs 2,978; 39 firms exceed Rs 2 lakh crore market cap

Kala Ghoda to become a 'pedestrian-only' oasis with cobbled pathways

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is envisioning a pedestriancentric transformation for Kala Ghoda, aiming to enhance its allure by adorning five internal roads with cobblestones and designating them as \"pedestrian-only\" pathways.

SHEENA BORA MURDER CASE DOCU SERIES: HC ORDERS SCREENING OF DOCU-SERIES FOR CBI OFFICERS

The Bombay High Court on Thursday asked Netflix to arrange a special screening of the docu-series titled 'The Indrani Mukerjea Story: The Buried Truth' for CBI officers and lawyers before releasing it on the OTT platform.

CALCUTTA HIGH COURT IN VHP'S PLEA WHICH CLAIMED NAMING LIONESS 'SITA' ALLEGEDLY HURT RELIGIOUS SENTIMENTS; WE WORSHIP LIONS DURING DURGA PUJA

The Calcutta High Court in the case Viswa Hindu Parisad And Ors. v State of West Bengal And Ors was hearing the petition filed by Vishva Hindu Parishad, VHP against the naming of a lioness at Siliguri’s Safari Park as ‘SITA.’

PM Modi's image as 'Yug Purusha'

This is’ image-time’. The image-time means we are leaving in the time of images. The images come to us through various kinds of orality, learned perceptions, electronic -- print media and through various social media sites. We consume images, recreate and distribute them among others. The youths in India consume images more than older generations because they spend more time in the media space.

US diplomat Rena Bitter highlights surge in Indian travel to the US

US Assistant Secretary of State for Consular AfUS fairs, Rena Bitter on Thursday expressed her excitement about visiting India and highlighted the 'explosion' in travel between India and the US.

Yakuza leader charged for trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar: US

A leader of the Japanese organized crime syndicate Yakuza, identified as Takeshi Ebisawa, has been charged by US prosecutors with conspiring to traffic nuclear materials including uranium and weapons-grade Plutonium from Myanmar to other countries, according to a superseding indictment announced Wednesday, The Hill reported.

FINLAND'S FOREIGN MINISTER COMMEMORATES 75 YEARS OF DIPLOMATIC TIES WITH INDIA

Finland’s Foreign Minister, Elina Valtonenon Thursday emphasised on the 75-year bond between India

Paytm Payments Bank's fastag exit boosts rival prospects

Crisis-ridden Paytm Payments Bank’s (PPBL’s) exit from the Fastag business may prove to be a boon for rivals. Airtel Payments Bank, for instance, is expecting to add 1 million new customers in the next four months, according to a top company official who spoke on condition of anonymity.

Stocks in space sector surge with approval for 100% FDI

Space-related stocks fired up on February 22 after the Union Cabinet approved changes to the Foreign Direct Investment Policy (FDI) in the space sector. The government has allowed 100 percent investment under the automatic route for activities that includes manufacturing of components, systems and sub-systems for satellites.

LTIMindtree & Eurolife FFH to set up Gen AI hubs in Europe & India

LTIMindtree [NSE: LTIM, BSE: : 540005], a global technology consulting and digital solutions company, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Eurolife FFH, a leading insurance company in Athens, Greece powered by Fairfax Digital Services, to establish first-of-its-kind Gen AI and Digital Hub in Athens and dedicated facilities in Poland, Europe and Mumbai, India.

UBER CEO DARA KHOSROWSHAHI HIGHLIGHTS INDIA AS CHALLENGING MARKET

India is one of the toughest markets out there; they are so demanding and do not pay for anything

Birla's Opus paints set to disrupt India's paints sector

Birla expressed confidence in the paint business's portfolio, stating that it is at par or ahead of the market leader across segments. He also emphasized the opportunity for innovation in the paint sector, citing India's per capita paint consumption of 3.5 kg compared to the global average of 10 kg.

Sugar stocks sour on higher cane price, Govt raises FRP

In the morning trading session on Thursday, shares of sugar companies witnessed a downturn of up to 3 per cent following the government's announcement of a hike in the minimum price payable to sugarcane growers for the upcoming 2024-25 season starting October.

South academics tackle WASH & climate links

A significant academic gathering, the Global South Academic Conclave on WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) and Climate Linkages, took place from 2nd to 4th February 2024 at CEPT University, Ahmedabad. Hosted by the Center for Water and Sanitation (CWAS) at CRDF, in collaboration with the Faculty of Planning at CEPT and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the conclave attracted over 350 academics and professionals from 30 countries. Additionally, 700 participants joined virtually, contributing to discussions on the intersection of water, sanitation, hygiene, and climate change.

Assam bill, up to 5 years' jail for evil practices

The Assam government has introduced a new legislation, the 'Assam Healing (Prevention of Evil) Practices Bill, 2024,' in the state assembly to combat non-scientific healing practices with malicious intentions aimed at exploiting innocent individuals and undermining public health.

BIHAR COLLECTS ONLY 52% OF TARGET IN FEB

The Mines and Geology department urges crackdown on illegal mining as revenue from mines and minerals sees significant rise, from Rs 1,082.72 crore in 2017-18 to over Rs 3,000 crore in 2022-23

Govt appoints non-executive chairmen for Bank of India, IOB, Uco Bank

In a recent move aimed at bolstering governance and leadership within the Indian banking sector, the government has announced the appointment of new non-executive chairpersons at three of its leading public sector banks. MR Kumar, the former chairman of the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), who played a pivotal role in the insurance giant's capital market debut, has been named the non-executive chairman of the Bank of India. His tenure at LIC, which concluded in mid-March of the previous year, was marked by significant milestones and growth for the institution.