23K+ BENEFICIARIES BENEFIT FROM AYUSHMAN BHARAT SINCE 2018: AIIMS

Over 23,000 beneficiaries have availed of benefits under the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme at AIIMS Delhi since September 2018

India needs 30 trillion to hit 2030 green energy goals

According to Pradip Kumar, Chairman and Managing Director of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), India's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement will necessitate investments of Rs 30 lakh crore by 2030. Kumar highlighted this during an international webinar organized by the World Bank on February 15.

CAIT seeks 1-year delay in MSME payment rule

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has advocated for a one-year postponement in the implementation of a new rule mandating timely payments to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

KV FEES GO CASHLESS, PAY WITH PHONEPE, GOOGLE PAY NOW

The National Payments - Corporation of India (NPCI) subsidiary, Bharat BillPay Ltd (NBBL), has announced a new collaboration that allows students of Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVS) in India to pay their school fees conveniently through BHIM UPI or Bharat BillPay-enabled UPI mobile apps like Google Pay or PhonePe.

OYO jumps into sports game, eyes 100 hotels in key cities

In a strategic move to diversify its offerings, leading hospitality and travel-tech firm OYO has announced its entry into the sports hospitality sector, unveiling plans to extend services to accommodate participants and attendees of major sports events.

EXPORTS POST 3.12 % GROWTH IN JAN'24 AT $ 36.92 BN ON ENGG, ELECTRONIC GOODS BOOST

India's merchandise exports in January 2024 registered 3.12 percent year-on-year growth at USD 36.92 billion over USD 35.80 billion in Jan 2023, driven mainly by petroleum products, engineering goods, iron ore, electronic goods, drugs and pharmaceuticals. Merchandise imports in January 2024 were USD 54.41 billion, as compared to USD 52.83 billion in January 2023.

Moody's Upgrades Rating On 4 Adani Group Firms

Moody's Investors Service has affirmed the ratings on eight Adani Group companies. It changed the outlook on four of the Group companies to stable from negative and maintained the stable outlook on the other four companies.

LABOUR CONTRACTOR FATALLY ATTACKED FOLLOWING HEATED DISPUTE; 6 BOOKED

A 30-year-old labour contractor has been killed allegedly by six persons in Navi Mumbai township of Maharashtra following a dispute over a 'Mathadi' site of headload workers, police said on Wednesday.

CALCUTTA HIGH COURT TAKES SUO MOTO COGNIZANCE OF REPORTS ON ALLEGED SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN, ILLEGAL LAND GRABBING IN SANDESHKHALI | GROSSLY DISAPPOINTED

The Calcutta High Court in the case The Court's on its Own Motion v State of West Bengal observed and took the suo moto cognizance of newspaper reports on alleged sexual harassment of women living in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, and tribal lands that had been taken over forcibly.

TWO ARRESTED FOR BRUTAL ASSAULT ON PET DOG AT THANE VET CLINIC

Two individuals have been apprehended for brutally assaulting a chow-chow breed dog at a local vet clinic. The shocking act was captured in a video that surfaced, revealing the perpetrators relentlessly punching and kicking the helpless pet.

SC RECOMMENDED PROPOSED TRANSFER TO TELANGANA HIGH COURT; MP HIGH COURT JUDGE REQUESTS TRANSFER AS SON PRACTICES IN SAME COURT

The Supreme Court Collegium has agreed to the request of Justice Sujoy Paul of Madhya Pradesh High Court regarding his transfer to a different Court.

CIAL, BPCL to Set Up First Green Hydrogen Plant

Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) has taken a significant step towards bolstering its green energy initiatives by partnering with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) to establish a green hydrogen plant within the airport premises. This groundbreaking collaboration marks the world's first green hydrogen plant and fuelling station situated within an airport setting, according to a statement released by CIAL.

Radisson Hotel group expands with 21 properties across India

The Radisson Hotel Group on Wednesday said it has accelerated its growth in India by signing 21 hotels under a portfolio of nine brands in 2023.

BAIL GRANTED TO THREE INDIVIDUALS ACCUSED OF ARSON AND PROPERTY DESTRUCTION

A court in Maharashtra's Thane district has granted bail to three persons, including two brothers, who had been in jail since December last year in connection with a case of arson, destruction of property and assault with weapons.

Court quashes plea, says husband giving time and money to mother not domestic violence

A sessions court here has dismissed a plea of a woman challenging a magistrate court order over her complaint against her husband and in-laws, observing that a man giving time and money to his mother cannot be considered as domestic violence.

PRAARUMBH: MANOO MITTAL'S SOLO EXHIBITION MESMERIZES ART ENTHUSIASTS

Recently inaugurated at the India Habitat Centre (IHC), Manoo Mittal's solo exhibition \"Praarumbh\", spanning five days from February 8th to 12th, showcased her artistic talent.

Supreme Court Collegium Accepts The Transfer Request Of Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya; Proposes Her Transfer From Calcutta High Court To Telangana High Court

The Supreme Court Collegium has agreed to the request made by Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya of Calcutta High Court with regards to her transfer to a different Court. Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya sought the transfer for personal reasons.

SUPREME COURT GRANTS BAIL TO SHIV SENA, UBT MEMBER SADANAND KADAM IN MONEY LAUNDERING CASE

The Supreme Court in the case Sadanand Gangaram Kadam Versus Directorate Of Enforcement And Anr. observed and has granted bail to Sadanand Kadam, a close associate of Shiv Sena, UBT MLC Anil Parab, who is being accused in a money laundering case in connection with the construction of an allegedly illegal resort named ‘Sai Resort’ in Dapoli, situated in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri district.

DELHI HIGH COURT; GENERIC EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION CLAUSE IN AGREEMENT DOES NOT SUPERSEDE COURT'S JURISDICTION OF ARBITRATION SEAT

The Delhi High Court in the case Nitin Kwatra vs Stadhawk Services Pvt. Ltd. And Ors. observed and has held that even if the agreement specifies exclusive jurisdiction on a different court, courts having jurisdiction over the seat of arbitration retain supervisory authority over the arbitral process.

STORY OF INDIA'S SPACE PROGRAMME

Let's understand the journey of India's space programme which began with the inception of Indian National Committee for Space Research, the previous name of ISRO.

Mnemonics, Madhuri Dixit and the Indian civil servant

In a general sense, the term secretary in government does not exude power

Japan GDP set to confirm slip to world's 4th-largest economy

Japan is poised to confirm its slip to the fourth largest economy globally, underscoring the impact of its weakening currency and demographic challenges. Despite expectations of a rebound with an anticipated 1.2% growth in the fourth quarter, the country’s yearly figures, set to release Thursday, are likely to depict a lag in output value compared to Germany’s in dollar terms. Moreover, India’s ascending economy is positioned to surpass both Japan and Germany in the coming years.

UAE, INDIA FORGE 10 PACTS FOR COLLABORATION DURING MODI'S VISIT: FS KWATRA

The 10 memoranda of understanding and agreements were signed during the meeting PM Narendra Modi had with UAE Prez Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed AI Nahyan India and the UAE have solidified their bilateral ties by signing 10 agreements for cooperation in key sectors such as energy, infrastructure, investments, and archival management, announced Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra on Wednesday, aiming to deepen their relationship.

A Global Summit for Woodworking and Furniture Production Technology

INDIAWOOD 2024, the biggest event in the history of the event, will bring together industry leaders, technology suppliers, and buyers from around the world. It will also feature a comprehensive line-up of seminars, workshops, and panel discussions led by experts and thought leaders.

Hinduja closing in on Rs 4k cr deal for Reliance capital buyout

The Hinduja Group is currently in advanced discussions with non-banking financial company 360 One Prime (formerly IIFL Wealth Prime) to secure a loan of Rs 4,000 crore. This funding will be used to partially finance the group's acquisition of Reliance Capital, a company formerly under the helm of Anil Ambani, through bankruptcy proceedings.

Godrej properties acquires Hyd land for Rs 3,500 cr housing project

Realty firm Godrej Properties Ltd on Wednesday said it has bought 12.5-acre land in Hyderabad to develop a housing project having Rs 3,500 crore revenue potential.

BILLIONAIRE BIRLA'S HINDALCO BIDS FOR CRITICAL MINERALS LEASES

The government will sell rights to about 20 blocks of land to explore for metals including rare earths and molybdenum in a process valued at Rs 45,000 crore ($5.4 billion).

SIDBI boosts Nagaland entrepreneurs with Rs 100 cr

The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has forged an agreement with the Nagaland government, pledging an investment of over Rs 100 crore towards entrepreneurship projects in the northeastern state. SIDBI, serving as the apex regulatory body for micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) finance companies in India under the Ministry of Finance, aims to foster entrepreneurship and economic development in Nagaland.

16th Finance Commission holds 1st meeting, seeks wider parleys with states

The 16th Finance Commission (XVI-FC) on Wednesday discussed its ‘terms of reference’, notified by the Ministry of Finance, as it held its first meeting under the Chairmanship of Arvind Panagariya. The XVI-FC’s recommendations, upon acceptance by the Government, would cover the period of five (5) years commencing 1 April, 2026.

Delhi electrifies its fleet, 350 more e-buses join the roads

In a significant move towards combating air pollution and promoting eco-friendly transportation, Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, and Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot jointly flagged off 350 electric buses in the capital on Wednesday.