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K'taka HC Recommends Timings Adjustment to Alleviate Bengaluru Traffic Woes

During the hearing of a public interest litigation (PIL) addressing the worsening traffic situation in Bengaluru city, the High Court of Karnataka has recommended that the State Government explore the option of adjusting the timings of educational institutions and various industries and corporate businesses.

Inferior Quality Coal: Madras HC Sets Aside Lower Court Order Granting Bail To Accused

The Madras High Court has recently set aside a trial court order in the city, granting bail to Ahmed Buhari, arrested by the ED in connection with a money laundering case linked to the import of inferior quality coal and its supply to the public sector undertaking in India as a superior quality by inflating its price.

SC AGREES TO HEAR PLEA CHALLENGING ENCOUNTERS IN GUJARAT ALLEGED FAKE

The Supreme Court said that the two separate petitions seeking investigation into the alleged fake encounters in Gujarat from 2002 to 2006 will come up for hearing after next week.

INDIA-US R'SHIP HAS NEVER BEEN MORE DYNAMIC: ANTONY BLINKEN

‘Both India and the United Nations will benefit from the collaborations they have entered into’

IMF starts review of its $2.9 billion bailout to Lanka

On Thursday, The IMF on started conducting the first review of its USD 2.9 billion bailout package for crisis-hit Sri Lanka during which it will have to convince the global lender that it has fulfilled conditions set by it under the programme to revive the island nation’s economy.

ADANI GROUP & KOWA HOLDINGS: JAPANESE GREEN HYDROGEN VENTURE

Adani Group on Thursday said it has formed a 50:50 joint venture with Japanese conglomerate Kowa Group for the sale of green hydrogen in Japan

Vistara joins UATP to boost growth

UATP Merchant status has been granted to Vistara, the best full-service airline in India and a joint venture between the Tata Group and Singapore Airlines.

Salesforce CEO impressed by India's regulation approach

Marc Benioff, the CEO of Salesforce, has praised India's regulatory approach and claimed that the company's progress in the Indian market has been \"incredible\" and has surpassed all expectations.

Single birth certificate to simplify access to Aadhaar, education, and more

Starting on 1 October, the birth certificate will serve as a single document for various purposes, including Aadhaar enrollment, admission to educational institutions, and other sectors.

Vizag Port Authority ranks 3rd in country

The Visakhapatnam Port Authority is commendable and demonstrates the potential for growth and development in the transportation sector.

USDA predicts 2 mn tonnes fall in India's rice production

This news from the USDA is concerning for India’s agricultural sector.

PM LAYS FOUNDATION STONE OF PETROCHEMICAL COMPLEX

The Prime Minister was speaking after laying the foundation stone of a Rs 49K-crore petrochemicals complex at Bina Refinery in MP along with 10 other industrial projects

Govt eyes 10 chipmakers for $10B incentive

In a bold move towards becoming self-sufficient in semiconductor manufacturing, the Indian government is currently evaluating ten applications submitted by chipmakers under a capexlinked incentive scheme, with two proposals centered around silicon fabs, three for compound semiconductor fabs, and five for chip packaging.

Oil India to invest Rs 25,000 crore to go green

Oil India Ltd, a state-owned company, has revealed plans to invest a staggering Rs 25,000 crore in clean energy projects.

India cuts solar imports from China, boosts domestic mfg

In a noteworthy departure from global trends, India has marked a remarkable 76 percent drop in its solar module imports from China during the first half of 2023, indicating a resolute shift towards self-sufficiency in solar manufacturing.

Nepal to import 20,000 MT sugar from India

As the festive season approaches in Nepal, the country is gearing up to satisfy its sweet tooth with a significant sugar import from neighboring India.

NARENDRA MODI THANKS 140 CRORE INDIANS FOR G20 SUMMIT SUCCESS

The Prime Minister’s words kindled fresh cultural pride and resolve among Indians during the G20 Summit, exposing

Parliament staff to get new dress code

As the eagerly anticipated special session of Parliament approaches, staff members are gearing up for a change in their work attire when they make their transition to the new Parliament building. This shift is scheduled to coincide with the beginning of the five-day special session, set to commence next week. On September 19, a formal entry into the new Parliament building will be marked with a special ceremony on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, following a traditional 'pooja.'

CONTACT LIST OF SUSPECTED NIPAH PATIENTS 350, 50% HIGH-RISK

Nipah virus is a rare and highly contagious virus that causes severe respiratory and neurological symptoms, including fever, headache, sore throat, and sometimes encephalitis

Strictly Comply With Rules on Capture, Release of Stray Dogs: Delhi HC To MCD

Delhi High Court on Wednesday has asked the authorities to strictly comply with all provisions relating to the capture and the release of street dogs for special events such as Independence Day and Republic Day.

SPICEJET-CREDIT SUISSE CASE: SC WARNS SPICEJET CMD ON FACING JAIL OVER NON-PAYMENT OF DUES

The Supreme Court has recently slammed private airliner SpiceJet Limited Chairman and Managing Director Ajay Singh warning him that he will be sent to Tihar jail for non-compliance with its order on making payment to global investment bank and financial services firm Credit Suisse AG.

NUH VIOLENCE: CONGRESS MLA MOVES HC, SEEKS PROTECTION FROM ARREST

Congress' Ferozepur Jhirka MLA Mamman Khan has recently moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking protection from \"false implication and arrest\" in the Nuh violence case.

NAGALAND ASSEMBLY UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTS RESOLUTION AGAINST UCC

Following the unanimous adoption of a resolution by the Nagaland Assembly, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio expressed concerns that the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) would endanger the state's customary laws, social practices, and religious traditions.

2002 GUJARAT RIOTS: HC ISSUES NOTICE TO STATE ON EX-DGP SREEKUMAR'S PLEA

The Gujarat High Court has issued a notice to the state government regarding a plea filed by former Director General of Police (DGP) RB Sreekumar. He is seeking to be discharged in a case related to the fabrication of evidence to implicate \"innocent individuals\" in the 2002 riots cases.

MENTAL ILLNESS NO LONGER A BARRIER FOR MBBS COURSE': NATIONAL MEDICAL COUNCIL TO SC

The National Medical Commission (NMC) informed the Supreme Court recently that a diagnosis of mental illness should no longer be a barrier to pursuing an MBBS course. It held that such aspirants may be considered for quota benefits in the future once more refined methods of disability assessment are established.

'Thrust of UN reform has to be to 'democratise' Security Council'

UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis has said it is \"incongruous\" that only five countries can exercise certain powers within the UN Security Council, underlining that the thrust of reform has to be to \"democratise\" the powerful UN organ, making it more fit for purpose in the 21st century.

RUSSIAN PREZ PUTIN APPLAUDS PM MODI'S 'MAKE IN INDIA' INITIATIVE

Prime Minister Modi launched the Make in India’ campaign in 2014 to facilitate investment, foster innovation, enhance skill development, protect intellectual property build best-in-class manufacturing infrastructure.

Byju's accused of hiding $533 mn in hedge fund

Byju's, a prominent technology firm in India, is facing allegations of concealing a substantial sum of $533 million within a relatively obscure hedge fund, established merely three years ago. The hedge fund had previously declared its primary place of operation to be an IHOP pancake restaurant located in Miami, as asserted by lenders who are actively seeking to reclaim these funds.

Italian firm Metra to build rail coaches in India

Hindalco Industries Ltd., the world's largest aluminium rolling and recycling company, has signed a technology partnership with Italy-based Metra SpA, renowned for its expertise in producing structured and value-added aluminium extrusions.

BLUE DART REBRANDS PREMIUM SERVICE AS 'BHARAT DART'

The decision to rename the service stems from an 'extensive discovery and research process,' the firm said