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Post-rain relief: Mumbai's AQI improves

Following persistent poor air quality, Mumbai witnessed a refreshing change with the air quality index (AQI) reaching the ‘good’ category after unseasonal rains on Monday.

UNION MINISTER ATHAWALE ADVOCATES 2 LS SEATS FOR RPI IN UPCOMING MAH ELECTIONS

Ministry of State for Social Justice and Empowerment and President of the Republican Party of India (A), Ramdas Athawale, has formally requested the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the allocation of two Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra.

PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT IMPOSED RS. 10K COST ON DEPARTMENT; SECTION 148(B) NOTICE NOT SPECIFICALLY SERVED ON ASSESSEE

The Punjab and Haryana High Court in the case Nilam Mantri Versus ITO observed and has imposed the cost for an amount of Rs. 10K on the income tax department and has quashed the order as stated under section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act and the notice issued under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act.

Supreme Court Rejected Plea To Allow Use Of Gujarati As Additional Language In Gujarat High Court

The Supreme Court in the case Rohit Jayantilal Patel vs. State Of Gujarat and Others observed and has declined to consider the plea moved advocating for Gujarati to be recognized as an additional language for court hearings in the Gujarat High Court.

KERALA HIGH COURT: PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE CRUCIAL TO TRANSFER ORDERS, PREVENT STIGMA AND BIAS

The Kerala High Court in the case the Corporate Manager v.Beena Hilkushi and Ors,observed that the transfer order issued in accordance with Rule 10(4) of the Kerala Education Rules, KER the authorities should have ensured that principles of natural justice were followed by initiating enquiry and giving an opportunity of hearing to the teacher to prevent bias.

China's skillful use of 'Useful Idiots' draws attention

Every country likes to promote itself, but China has more reasons than most to do so.

$5 trillion annual green investment crucial for net zero, says IMF

As the world grapples with the urgent need to address climate change, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has underscored the necessity of significantly increasing green investments.

AHEAD OF COP28, INDIA STRESSES URGENCY IN CLIMATE MEASURES

There is a need for concrete action on climate funding and transfer of technology at the upcoming global climate summit,\" FM said

BharatPe Turns EBITDA positive; clocks Oct 2023 as 1st profitable mth

BharatPe, one of India’s leading players in the fintech sector, today announced that it has turned EBITDA positive in October 2023.

Vi likely to miss Dec deadline to raise funds: Report

As it fails to finalise a deal with investors, Vodafone Idea (Vi) is likely to miss the December deadline to raise fresh funds, as per the media report.

APAC automakers navigate challenging global vehicle mkt landscape

Global vehicle sales are anticipated to experience a slow down in growth in 2024, influenced by weakened economic conditions and higher interest rates, according to Fitch Ratings.

Netweb Technologies partners with Nvidia to unlock potential of AI

On Tuesday, Netweb Technologies, based in Faridabad, revealed its collaboration with the American chip giant Nvidia. The partnership aims to enhance artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in India and develop high end computing applications.

ADANI TOTAL GAS LAUNCHES GREEN HYDROGEN BLENDING PILOT PROJECT

The project is expected to be operational by the FY24-25, with a gradual increase in the percentage of green hydrogen in the blend, reaching up to 8 per cent or more

HUL empowers women in STEM with fellowship

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has unveiled a pioneering initiative aimed at bolstering gender diversity in STEM fields – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

'Centre allocates Rs 6,080 cr for TN rail development'

The Central government has allocated a substantial sum of 6,080 crore rupees for the development of Tamil Nadu’s railway sector in the past year, according to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

Government initiates sale of strategic minerals

The Ministry of Mines is gearing up to launch a groundbreaking initiative, set to debut India’s first-ever tranche auction of critical and strategic minerals on November 29.

COPPER PRODUCERS EMBRACE ENERGY SHIFT, STAY FINANCIALLY STRONG

The report forecasts copper prices to average around $8,000 per tonne in 2024 and 2025, slightly lower than the peak but higher than midcycle assumptions

Government renews focus on multipronged to curb online financial frauds coordination

With 70 lakh mobile connections involved in cybercrime/financial frauds reported through digital intelligence platforms disconnected so far and Rs 900 crore defrauded money saved, benefitting 3.5 lakh victims, the Government has initiated vigorous measures to safeguard citizens from financial frauds and address issues related to cyber security in the financial services sector and increasing incidents of recent online financial frauds.

India faces Rs 50,000-crore subvention overshoot

India’s subsidy bill for the current fiscal year is anticipated to surge by approximately Rs 50,000 crore, primarily attributed to increased spending on essential sectors such as fertilizers, cooking gas, and food security.

India's engineering exports to China decline in Oct

India’s export of engineering goods to China declined in October 2023, even as the shipments surged to as many as 18 countries, including the US, UK, and Germany, out of the 25 top destinations that globally recorded positive growth last month.

Adani group stocks soar, market value surges $15 billion

Shares of Adani Group companies saw a sharp surge, particularly Adani Enterprises Ltd., rising by 13% following the conclusion of India’s Supreme Court hearings related to a probe into the conglomerate’s previous stock drop.

VEHICLE RETAIL SALES IN FESTIVE PERIOD JUMP 19% YOY TO 37.93 LAKH

Record-breaking sales were reported in several categories, notes FADA President, Manish Raj Singhania, with rural areas particularly contributing to the surge in twowheeler purchases

Aaditya Thackeray raises concerns over unfilled civic ward positions

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Worli MLA Aaditya Thackeray criticized the state government, asserting that 11 out of Mumbai’s 24 civic wards lack full-time assistant commissioners. Accusing the government of being anti-Mumbai, Thackeray questioned the delays in the appointments, emphasizing the impact on the city’s administration.

SEAT-SHARING FORMULA FOR LS POLLS AFTER MAHARASHTRA ALLIES HOLD TALKS: FADNAVIS

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said a seat-sharing formula for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections would be decided after holding discussions with allies, days after he asserted that the BJP would contest 26 out of 48 seats in the state.

PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT SEEKING RESPONSE FROM CHANDIGARH MUNICIPAL CORPORATION IN PIL FOR EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF ANIMAL BIRTH CONTROL RULES

The Punjab and Haryana High Court in the case Arushi Lamba v. Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh and Anr. and has issued the notice on the Public Interest Litigation, PIL moved wherein seeking the directions to Chandigarh Municipal Corporation to take adequate and appropriate steps with regards to the effective and expeditious implementation of the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023, the ABC Rules in Chandigarh.

KERALA HIGH COURT: ALL TOURIST BUSES CANNOT BE OPERATE AS STAGE CARRIAGES

The Kerala High Court in the case Abdulla. H. Naushad V the State of Kerala Transport Department observed and has passed an interim order wherein the court directed that all the India tourist vehicles cannot be permitted to operate as stage carriers.

PAPER APOLOGY CANNOT BE ACCEPTED IN CONTEMPT CASES: ANDHRA PRADESH HC

In a very significant judgment with far reaching consequences which no one can ever afford to just gloss over, the Andhra Pradesh High Court in a most learned, laudable, landmark and latest judgment titled P Satyanarayan Reddy vs M Saraswathi, Deputy Director, Tribal Welfare in Contempt Case No. 1032 of 2019 that was pronounced as recently as on November 7, 2023 minced just no words to say in no uncertain terms that \"paper apology\" cannot be accepted in contempt of court cases. The Court was most forthright in observing that, \"Paper Apology\" is an apology which is hollow; or with no remorse, regret or repentance, or if it is only a device to escape the rigour of the law. It must also be disclosed here that the Court observed so while holding clearly that Mrs M. Saraswathi, the Deputy Director of Tribal Welfare guilty of contempt of court under Section 12 of the Contempt of Court Act, 1971 (CC Act).

India, the new rising sun in the changing global order: The soft power

The world remained under the shadow of unipolar superpower for a period. But that cannot be the case forever, nothing is permanent. Change is the law of the nature.

Malaysia PM announces visa-free entry for travellers from India

Malaysia is set to introduce a 30-day visa free entry for Indian and Chinese citizens starting from December 1, according to an announcement by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. This move aligns Malaysia with recent similar actions taken by Thailand and Sri Lanka to attract foreign tourists.

UK PM SUNAK UNVEILS £29.5B OF INVEST AT HISTORIC GLOBAL INVESTMENT SUMMIT

Thousands of jobs will be created across UK in our most innovative sectors, including tech, life sciences, renewables, housing and infrastructure