CATEGORIES

PM MODI LAUNCHES VIKSIT BHARAT SANKALP YATRA IN TAWANG, ARUNACHA

In Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, PM Modi holds the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra's inaugural ceremony

IAF aircraft departs with emergency aid for Gaza via El-Arish

A second Indian Air Force (IAF) C17 aircraft, carrying 32 tonnes of aid for civilians in Gaza caught up in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, on Sunday departed for the El-Arish Airport in Egypt.

Delhi breathes easier as GRAP-4 lifted, vigilance emphasized: Minister Rai

A day after restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) - 4 were lifted in Delhi following improvement in the air quality, Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Sunday urged people to be careful and continue to follow the rules as stages 1, 2, and 3 of GRAP are still in place to tackle air pollution in the national capital.

CM Adityanath and Mayawati extend Chhath Puja wishes to UP

A number of political figures, including BSP leader Mayawati and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, sent greetings to the state's populace on the occasion of Chhath Puja.

27 companies approved for IT hardware PLI: Vaishnaw

Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Union Minister for Communications, Electronics, and IT, revealed that 27 businesses have quickly gained permission under the Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI), marking a key milestone in India's IT hardware sector.

UNION MINISTER PURI CLAIMS CHEAPER PETROL IN RAJASTHAN AHEAD OF POLLS

Minister of Union Hardeep Singh Puri \"Petrol to be cheaper...\": Rajasthani Union Minister Hardeep Puri makes a significant polling claim

GAIL WINS 'MIDSTREAM PROJECT OF THE YEAR' 'INNOVATION AWARD'

India's natural gas leader and public sector undertaking GAIL has received two prestigious awards at the Asian Oil and Gas Awards event held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Mattress brand Kozynap secures funding

Based start-up \"KOZYNAP\" has raised an un-disclosed amount in its \"seed round\". Round was led by Singapore-based Institutional Investor- BeyondSeed Venture Solutions Pte. Ltd (\"BeyondSeed\"). Other investors in the round include founding members of India based unicorns and soonicorns, and a marquee Investment Banker from Dubai.

Varanasi court grants ASI 10 days extension to submit report

The Varanasi district court on Saturday granted the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) an additional 10 days to submit its scientific survey report of the Gyanvapi mosque complex.

ALLAHABAD HC REJECTS PLEA TO HALT TRIAL IN 23-YO CASE AGAINST RANDEEP SURJEWALA

The Allahabad High Court has dismissed the plea to halt the trial of the ongoing case against Congress leader Randeep Surjewala in the Varanasi court on charges of vandalism, rioting, and damaging public property.

NGT issues notices on petition alleging lack of protective measures at Gangotri NH

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to relevant authorities, including the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL), based on a petition highlighting the absence of certain protective measures on the Gangotri National Highway in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand.

Accountability court acquits Shehbaz Sharif

An accountability court in Lahore on Saturday has acquitted Pakistan's former and others in the Ashiana-e-Iqbal Housing Scheme case.

FORMER MINISTER LAL SINGH SENT TO 14 DAYS OF JUDICIAL CUSTODY

A special court in Jammu on Saturday has sent Former J&K minister Lal Singh to judicial custody for 2 weeks in an alleged money laundering case.

SIDBI joins hands with TDB to support MSMEs

The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Technology Development Board (TDB) with an aim to ease access of credit to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) attempting development and commercial application of indigenous technology or adapting imported technology for wider domestic applications.

PROPOSAL ON DELISTING REGULATIONS TO BE PRESENTED AT SEBI MEET

With India's advancements in the financial sector and its role as a pioneer in setting global standards, the nation is increasingly being looked upon for best practices in capital market regulation and innovation.

NISSAN OFFERS INTRO PRICE ON BOOKINGS OF NISSAN MAGNITE EZ-SHIFT

Nissan Motor India (NMIPL) has announced the introductory price offer for all bookings made till 30 November 2023 of the all-new Nissan Magnite EZShift (automated manual transmission). Launched at an aggressive introductory price of INR 6,49,900 on 10 October 2023 the Nissan Magnite EZ-Shift is the most affordable AMT in the SUV, sedan, and hatchback segments with a 5-speed automated manual transmission that provides clutchless easy driving.

HERO MOTOCORP POSTS HIGHEST-EVER SALES WITH 19% GROWTH

Hero MotoCorp recorded its highest-ever festive sales, clocking more than 14 lakh (1.4 million) units in retail sales during the 32-day festive period -between the first day of the Navratras and Bhai Dooj - this year.

CarWale abSure opens 100th outlet on rising demand

The festive season has benefitted the used car market with platforms like CarWale abSure, on an expansion spree buoyed by the pent-up demand in key markets.

EV MOTORCYCLE STARTUP RAPTEE RAISES $3 MN FROM BLUEHILL CAPITAL

Premium EV Motorcycle Startup, Raptee to use USD 3 million raised in a Pre-Series A round led by deep-tech VC fund Bluehill Capital.

AUTO SECTOR USING MORE THAN 74% OF CAPACITY

Signalling a strong recovery, India's automotive sector is utilizing, on average, more than 74 per cent of its capacity, which is higher than last year as reported, as reported by 70 per cent of respondents in a FICCI manufacturing survey.

India's real estate sector thrives during festive times

Every year, the festive season emerges as more than a mere celebration-it becomes a period of heightened vibrancy and immense potential.

CII'S SUMMIT SPARKS OPTIMISM: UK COMMITS TO DOUBLE INVESTMENTS BY 2030

In a significant initiative to foster economic growth and sustainable infrastructure in Himachal Pradesh, the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) organized a one-day economic summit in Shimla.

27 companies have been approved for PLI: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister for Communications, Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced a significant milestone in India's IT hardware sector, stating that 27 companies have received approval under the Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) within a short timeframe.

The open offer is in the best interest of Religare: Burman

Days after advisory firm InGovern Research flagged \"vested interest\" of the Chairman of Religare Enterprises Rashmi Saluja, owing to excessive remuneration, and regulatory breaches at the company, sources aware of the development told The Business Guardian that Saluja was reluctant to lose control over the company that the Burmans are looking to acquire.

INDIAN E-COMMERCE EXPORTS LIKELY TO TOUCH US$200 BILLION BY 2030: DGFT CHIEF

Indian e-commerce exports are likely to touch USD 200 billion in the next 6-7 years and will play a critical role in achieving the USD 2 trillion goods and services export target, a senior Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) official said here on Friday.

INDIA SIGNS IPEF SUPPLY CHAIN AGREEMENT WITH PARTNER NATIONS

India has called for redoubling efforts to ensure expeditious implementation of all the action-oriented collaborative elements comprising the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Supply Chain Agreement, namely IPEF Pillar-III (Clean Economy), Pillar-IV (Fair Economy) and the Agreement on the Indo-Pacific Framework for Economic Prosperity.

Bhupender Yadav on crises impacting developing countries

Bhupender Yadav, the Union Minister for Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, stated on Friday that underdeveloped countries have been disproportionately affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, geopolitical conflicts, and the effects of climate change, which have also reversed their development.

Gopal Rai urges special drive to bar private polluting buses from entering delhi

Gopal Rai, the minister of the environment in Delhi, gave the transportation department special instructions on Friday to launch an effort to stop private buses that emit pollution from entering the capital. During his inspection of the Sarai Kale Interstate Bus Terminal's air pollution control measures, the minister discovered that buses from neighboring states were operating in violation of the Center's Graded Response Action Plan's prohibition on BS-IV diesel cars. \"We have found that private buses from other states have been violating the ban and have directed the transport department to run a special drive to check the entry of such vehicles into Delhi,\" he told reporters.

DEFENCE MINSISTRY ALLOCATED RS 932 CR TO 3.7 L ARMED FORCES

Over 3.7 lakh people have received grants totaling about Rs 932 crores over the last five years (2018-2023)

DELHI HIGH COURT DIRECTED ACKO GENERAL INSURANCE TO TAKE DOWN SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS USING ST+ART INDIA'S HUMANITY MURAL

The Delhi High Court in the case ST+ART India Foundation and Anr. v. ACKO General Insurance observed and has directed the insurance company Acko General Insurance to take down its social media posts using a mural titled, 'Humanity' in the suit filed for copyright infringement by St+art India, an organization that aims works on art projects in public spaces.