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Adani Green eyes 45 GW renewable energy

Adani Green Energy Ltd, the renewable energy arm of billionaire Gautam Adani’s conglomerate, has set an ambitious target of establishing 45 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity in India by 2030.

GOVT TO TAKE STEPS TO REIN IN INFLATION, SAYS PM MODI

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised the key interest rate by 250 basis points since May 2022 to counter inflation

18k people invited as 'special guests' to attend I-Day event

Around 1,800 ‘special guests’ from different walks of life, including several workers employed in the construction of the new Parliament building, have been invited to attend the 77th Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort on 15 August.

'We can definitely remove NEET': TN CM Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed on Monday that the removal of NEET is a viable option as it has been impeding the aspirations of students in the state.

'India will be successful when women occupy equal space in society'

On Monday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that India will be truly successful only when women occupy equal space in society.

VADRA SLAMS BJP, SUPPORTS GANDHI FAMILY AMID ALLEGATIONS

Robert Vadra said the more pressure exerted on Congress leaders by the BJP, the more strongly they will rise

SUPREME COURT: CORRECTNESS OF WITNESS STATEMENTS CANNOT BE DECIDED IN SECTION 482 CRPC PROCEEDINGS

The Supreme Court in the case Manik B vs Kadapala Sreyes Reddy observed and has stated that the High Court cannot go into the correctness or otherwise of the material placed by the prosecution in the chargesheet wherein the plea is moved seeking quashing of the criminal proceedings which are initiated under section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.

Supreme Court: There Must Be Evidence To Substantiate Existence of Suicide; To Attract Section 306 Of Indian Penal Code

The Supreme Court in the case Yaddanapudi Madhusudhana Rao vs State of Andhra Pradesh observed and has stated that there must be evidence to substantiate the existence of suicide in order to attract section 306 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 i.e., abetment to suicide.

There can be no global climate justice without gender justice

Despite vulnerabilities, we have numerous global success stories which depict women’s role as game-changers by responding to changing climatic conditions using their indigenous knowledge and collective wisdom.

Indian envoy calls on Kuwait's Navy Chief, discusses navy to navy cooperation

The Indian Ambassador to Kuwait, Adarsh Swaika, called on the Naval Chief of Kuwait, Brigadier General Hazza Al-Alati, and discussed the strengthening of Navy-to-Navy cooperation between India and Kuwait.

Zuckerberg clears doubts over cage fight with Elon Musk

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, said it’s “time to move on” from the speculation about a cage fight with Elon Musk, whom he said is not serious about it.

UK aims to add health alerts in cigarette packs

The UK government initiated a consultation on Monday, aiming to gather opinions about incorporating health alert inserts within cigarette packs.

SINGAPORE IS AMONG TOP 10 MOST LIVEABLE CITIES IN APAC

The index rates living conditions in 173 cities across 5 categories: stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure

Big-budget PVR Inox earnings Rs 100 crore

PVR Inox reported on Monday that the weekend of August 11–13 saw the greatest number of admissions ever in India. 3.36 million people watched the film during the course of the three days at different PVR Inox theaters, which contributed to the company’s gross revenue of more than Rs 100 crore.

SK Hynix are not being negotiated with by SRAM & MRAM Group

SK Hynix, located in South Korea, declared on Monday that it has neither entered into negotiations with SRAM & MRAM Group nor planned to do so for an Indian semiconductor testing or manufacturing facility.

RAMKRISHNA FORGINGS SECURES A USD 13.65 MN DEAL

Home-grown Ramkrishna Forgings received an order worth USD 13.65 million (about Rs. 107 crore) from customers in the North American region

'Consumption boom drives India's fast-lane invest push'

The great Indian growth story is likely to accelerate riding on higher consumption and increased investments, both domestic and foreign, former commerce minister Suresh Prabhu said.

Yogi govt poised to fulfil tap water goal for 9 cr villagers

With the aim to provide clean drinking to every village and to make the 77th Independence Day memorable, the Yogi Adityanath-led Government is gearing up to provide tap water to a total of 9 crore villagers of Uttar Pradesh under the Har Ghar Jal Yojana of Jal Jeevan Mission.

MOU SIGNED BETWEEN IRCTC AND DELHI METRO RAIL

The initiative will benefit passengers of both the IRCTC and the DMRC by streamlining the travel experience and reducing the time spent in queues at stations

MS to back Continuum's $400mn bond refinancing

Continuum Green Energy, an Indian renewable energy company backed by Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners, is set to refinance its $400 million floating rate bonds with a new three-year fixed rate paper.

Deloitte, Adani Ports & SEZ spar over Hindenburg Research's claims

Deloitte Haskins and Sells LLP’s resignation letter as the statutory auditor of Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd has revealed that the decision was primarily influenced by the lack of clarity on transactions involving certain parties mentioned in the Hindenburg Research report of January 24.

Sebi seeks 15 more days to conclude Adani-Hindenburg probe

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has requested a twoweek extension from the Supreme Court to submit its report on the Adani-Hindenburg matter.

US sees India's intellectual capital as huge opportunity: Sowle

Guruprasad Sowle, the founder of the policy thinktank Indus International Research Foundation (IIRF), has emphasized the evolving perception of India by the United States.

WHOLESALE INFLATION CONTINUES TO DECLINE, FOOD PRICES SOAR TO 62%

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintained a 6.5 per cent interest rate, it hinted at tighter policies if food prices continued to escalate

IAF airlifted over 68k soldiers to eastern Ladakh

Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, India's air power capabilities have significantly improved since the Balakot airstrikes and quick changes in eastern Ladakh following the Galwan Valley clashes in terms of hitting targets with precision, defending assets, and use of new technologies.

Planning to end sirens on VIP vehicles: Nitin Gadkari

Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, stated on Saturday that he intends to do away with sirens on VIP vehicles as part of his effort to abolish the VIP culture.

'DCW's 181 helpline got over 6.3L calls in one year'

The 181 Women Helpline received calls from July 2022 to June 2023, according to the annual report from the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW).

46k people are still affected by flood in Assam's Dhemaji

Nearly 46,000 people are still affected by the flooding in Assam's Dhemaji district, according to officials, even though flood waters have flooded fresh places.

'No one can stop us from living for country': Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday flagged off the 'Tiranga Yatra' and said that no one can stop us from living for the country.

'TRIBAL PEOPLE ARE ORIGINAL OWNERS OF THE NATION'

Congress leader also emphasized the rights of tribals and said that they should be given their rights on the land and forest