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MOSER BAER CASE: DELHI COURT SENDS NITIN BHATNAGAR TO JUDICIAL CUSTODY

The Rouse Avenue Court on Thursday sent Nitin Bhatnagar, a citizen from Malta to judicial custody in connection with his alleged involvement in the offence of money laundering in a case of M/s Moser Baer India Ltd. and others.

DELHI HC GRANTS BAIL TO MAN ACCUSED OF FLASHING, DIRECTS COUNSELLING FOR MINOR VICTIM

The Delhi High Court has granted bail to a 63-year-old man accused of flashing at a minor girl and directed that the 10-year-old alleged victim be counselled as such incidents leave a \"deep trauma\".

TRANSGENDER PRISONERS MUST BE TREATED AT PAR WITH OTHER INMATES: SC PANEL ON PRISON REFORM

The Supreme Court Committee on Prison Reforms on Thursday stated that Transgender prisoners must be treated at par with other categories of inmates and should enjoy equal rights and facilities.

US govt cancels $72 million in student loans

The US government has decided to cancel 72 million USD in student loans for borrowers who attended Ashford University, a former for-profit institution that the University of Arizona purchased in 2020, The Hill reported on Wednesday.

Global mfr aim to turn India into export hub

Global automakers are Goki [looking to turn India into an export hub, as people are shifting from local demand to pricier vehicles, and that may spur more 'India-first' models, as per the media report.

JAISHANKAR HAILS CHANDRAYAAN-3 MISSION'S TRIUMPH FROM INDIA

EAM also shared the success of India during the pandemic and said that India helped several nations by providing them with vaccines

Airline industry's duopoly shift ends bargain flight prices

In India, the airline industry is becoming a duopoly, and previously renowned dirt-cheap ticket costs are suddenly going up.

Honasa consumer plans Rs 400cr IPO for expansion

Co-founder and CEO Vathe Honasa Consumer Ltd. IPO-bound company, which owns new age FMCG brands including Mamaearth and The Derma Co., anticipates raising Rs 400 crore from listing and plans to use the money primarily for offline expansion, bringing more brands to market, and acquisitions. In addition to scaling its other brands like The Derma Co, Aqualogica, and Ayuga, which are also performing well and seeing increases in monthly income, Honasa will concentrate on boosting the size of the brand with further distribution growth and awareness of its flagship brand Mamaearth.

MCDONALD'S, DOMINO'S & 200 MORE HIT WITH RS 30,000 CR TAX DEMAND

Approximately 200 businesses, including McDonald's India, L'Oreal, Colgate Palmolive, Castrol, Saint-Gobain, Whirlpool, Mastek, and Domino's Pizza, have received notices from state authorities requesting tax under the pre-Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime.

Shivamogga airport's maiden flight takes off

The maiden flight to the vamogga Airport took off from Bengaluru on Thursday. Karnataka cabinet minister MB Patil, BJP leaders BS Yediyurappa, KS Eshwarappa, and Araga Jnanendra were among the passengers.

Delhi Metro develops pedestrian plaza

The Delhi Metro has developed a pedestrian plaza with aesthetic landscaping outside the Supreme Court metro station located near the venue where the G20 Summit will take place next week.

G20: MEDICAL FACILITIES HEIGHTEN SECURITY

The Delhi health department has formed 80 teams of doctors and nursing staff, who will serve guests staying at hotels

Apple explores 3D printing for efficient device mfg shift

Apple is venturing into 3D printing technology to revolutionize its device production, beginning with Apple Watch. This innovative technique has the potential to replace the conventional method of cutting large metal slabs into product shapes. By doing so, it not only reduces manufacturing time but also contributes to environmental sustainability by utilizing less material. According to insiders familiar with the matter, the new process might reshape Apple's supply chain and initiate a larger transformation.

Foxconn, HP, Lenovo, apply for PLI IT hardware scheme

India's ambitious ProducLtion Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for IT hardware, covering laptops, tablets, all-in-one PCs, servers, and ultrasmall form factor devices, has received an overwhelming response with 32 prominent companies submitting applications for incentives. Notable names among the applicants include Foxconn Group, HP, Dell, and Lenovo, according to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. This initiative is part of India's strategy to position itself as a global hub for advanced manufacturing.

MSCI reshuffle: Indian stocks prepare forinflows of up to $214 mn

The investment landscape to witness is cant shifts as the MSCI global standard index undergoes changes announced on August 23, with the rebalancing scheduled to take effect on Thursday.

Allegations of opaque fund invests in Adani stocks

In a development Lsent shockwaves that has through financial circles, the Adani Group is once again under scrutiny following fresh allegations of questionable investment practices.

GATI SHAKTI INITIATIVE SPURS RS 12 TRN WORTH OF PROJECTS: PIYUSH GOYAL

The session delved into the essence of Gati Shakti, its impact, and its implications for India's development trajectory

Amid student suicides, parents opt to stay with children

In a bid to alleviate the mounting stress faced by students preparing for entrance exams, parents are increasingly choosing to accompany their children to Kota, the renowned coaching hub in India.

Mayawati labels I.N.D.I.A. and NDA as 'anti-poor, casteist

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Mayawati has firmly rejected any possibilities of forming alliances and announced her party’s intention to contest the 2024 general elections independently.

Under BJP-JJP govt, farmers compelled to protest: INLD's Abhay Chautala

Abhay Singh Chautala, an Indian National Lok Dal leader, highlighted concerns in the assembly on Tuesday through a ‘Calling Attention’ notice, focusing on the pressing need for compensation for Kharif crops within the framework of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.

Anticipate more gifts' as PM Modi clings to power: Cong on LPG price cut

The Congress party asserts that the recent reduction in LPG prices by the central government is a response to the BJP’s setbacks in the Karnataka elections and successful opposition gatherings.

PM MODI SHOULD SPEAK ON CHINA'S MAP ISSUE: RAHUL

On Monday, China unveiled its 2023 \"standard map\", incorporating Arunachal and Aksai Chin within its borders, sparking a new dispute

GANGSTERS ACT CASE: ALLAHABAD HC GRANTS BAIL TO BSP MP ATUL RAI

The Allahabad High Court granted bail to Atul Rai, a Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Member of Parliament from the Ghosi Lok Sabha constituency, in a criminal case filed under the Gangster Act in Varanasi in 2021.

PAKISTAN: ACCOUNTABILITY COURT EXTENDS REMAND OF PTI CHAIRMAN CHAUDHRY PARVEZ ELAHI TILL SEP 2

The Accountability Court in Lahore, Pakistan, has recently extended the physical remand of Chaudhry Parvez Elahi, the chairman of Pakistan Tehreeke-Insaf (PTI), until September 2nd.

1984 ANTI-SIKH RIOTS CASE: CBI FILES REPLY IN DELHI COURT ON PLEA OF JAGDISH TYTLER

The Central Bureau of Investigation has recently filed its reply before a Delhi court on the application of senior Congress leader Jagdish Tytler seeking court records from the year 1984 till 2023.

US Lawmakers, Indian-Americans hail India's Moon landing success

An influential US lawmaker and eminent Indian Americans on Tuesday congratulated India for a successful moon landing.

46% across 23 nations have favourable opinion of India

A Washington-based think tank survey has found that views about India are generally positive across 23 countries.

VIVEK RAMASWAMY ADVOCATES STRONGER US-INDIA BOND

His campaign said that Ramaswamy is the only US Presidential candidate to date who has clearly stated that the US will defend Taiwan

Meta refocuses spending as investor priorities align

Meta Platforms Inc. is investing time and resources in areas that appeal to investors.

India sees 106% surge in tourist arrivals for Jan-Jun 2023

According to government sources, the number of international visitors that entered India this year between January and June was 106% higher than the figure for the same time in 2022.