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ALP concludes Asia LEDS Partnership Forum 2024

The Asia LEDS Partnership (ALP) successfully concluded its flagship event, the Asia LEDS Partnership Forum 2024, held from 20 to 22 August 2024 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand.

Rupee falls 6 paise to 83.91 against dollar

The rupee declined 6 paise to close at 83.91 against the greenback on Monday on disappointing domestic macroeconomic data.

Single filing with exchange to be reality soon: Sebi chief

Sebi Chief Madhabi Puri Buch on Monday said a single disclosure by listed companies on one stock exchange will soon be automatically uploaded on the other bourse.

NHAI will track around 100 toll plazas with GIS-based software

State-owned NHAI will track around 100 toll plazas with GIS-based software for seamless movement of traffic at national highways, an official statement said on Monday.

'India's mfg sector growth moderated in August on softer rise in sales, outpuť

According to the survey, new business rose sharply through the second quar- ter of the fiscal year, but the pace of expansion eased to a seven-month low

₹2K notes: 97.96% returned, notes worth ₹7,261 crore still with public

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said 97.96 per cent of the Rs 2000 denomination banknotes have returned to the banking system, and only Rs 7,261 crore worth of the withdrawn notes are still with the public.

If I say anything on REIT, will get accused of conflict of interest, says Sebi chief Buch

The remarks came as US short-seller Hindenburg Research raised questions about a potential conflict of interest involving Buch and Blackstone

Sensex rises 194 points, extends rally to 10th day

FMCG, IT financial sector shares supported record run while metal and pharma sector shares ended in red

Putin arrives in Mongolia, despite ICC warrant

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived on Monday in Mongolia, a member of the international court that issued an arrest warrant for him.

Russia fires a barrage of drones, cruise & ballistic missiles at Kyiv

Russia launched an overnight barrage of drones and cruise and ballistic missiles at Kyiv, officials said on Monday, as children prepared to return to school across Ukraine.

General strike in Israel over hostages reflects political divisions

IDF FOUND 6 HOSTAGES SHOT TO DEATH IN GAZA TEL AVIV: A rare call for a general strike in Israel to protest the failure to return hostages held in Gaza led to closures and other disruptions around the country on Monday, including at its main international airport.

'At least 82 departmental action cases pending against CBI personnel'

As many as 82 cases of departmental actions were pending against CBI officials as on December 31, 2023, according to the latest report of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC).

Indian Navy's P8I to take part in 'Exercise Varuna'

A PSI aircraft of the Indian Navy has reached France to participate in 'Exercise Varuna' with the French Navy, an official said.

HP: Met warns of flash flood, 109 roads shut

The meteorological office here on Monday warned of low to moderate flash flood risk in several parts of Himachal Pradesh, including Chamba, Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur and Kinnaur, until Tuesday afternoon.

'Cash-strapped' Himachal Pradesh govt failed to pay salaries to staff, pensioners

The Himachal Pradesh government, facing a severe financial crisis, failed to disburse wages and salaries to its 391,000 employees and pensioners for August 2024.

Pedestrians, cyclists, 2-wheeler riders make up 66% of fatalities in Southeast Asia, claims WHO

Sixty six per cent of road traffic deaths in Southeast Asia are of pedestrians, motorised two-wheeler riders and cyclists while the highest traffic fatalities in India are among two and threewheeler riders, according to the latest WHO report.

Wolves kill child in UP, death toll touches 8

The threat of man-eating wolves has escalated in Bahraich, where a series of brutal attacks has left the community in fear.

31 dead, lakhs affected as Andhra, Telangana reel under rain fury

Torrential downpour in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh left 31 persons dead, battered roads and rail tracks snapping connectivity, submerged thousands of acres of agricultural crops and left people scampering for daily needs as rescue agencies were pressed into rescue and rehabilitation efforts.

'Not in our domain': SC on plea for conducting caste census

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking direction to the Centre for conducting a socio-economic caste census for the welfare of backward and other marginalised sections, saying the issue falls in the domain of governance.

Misaligned priorities?

Indian Railways should reassess its investment priorities by conducting regular reviews of safety protocols, modernising track and signalling systems, and ensuring proper staffing to prevent fatigue-induced errors

Unlocking vast potential

The efforts aimed at boosting the generation of alternative livelihoods through seaweed farming need to be complemented with robust institutional credit and extensive risk coverage for optimal outcomes

Only Mahayuti will burst crackers after Diwali, says Eknath Shinde

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said only the Mahayuti alliance will burst crackers after Diwali, signalling the certainty of winning the upcoming Assembly elections.

Haryana MLA Devender Singh Babli joins BJP

Haryana MLA Devender Singh Babli, who was elected on the ticket of the Jannayak Janata Party, joined the BJP on Monday, as the ruling party looks to bolster its ranks in the state ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls.

Kerala govt announces probe into LDF MLA'S charges against top cops

The Kerala government on Monday announced a high-level probe into the grave allegations made by ruling LDF MLA PV Anvar against some top IPS officers, a day after the charges triggered sharp reaction from the Opposition.

Cong alleges conflict of interest in SEBI chief's appointment, urges PM to clarify

Claims SEBI chairperson Madhabi Buch received salary from ICICI Bank while in SEBI

'Govt has finally awoken to need for national law for gig workers' welfare'

The Congress on Monday took a swipe at the government after it stated that it is committed to extending social security benefits to gig workers, saying it has \"finally awoken\" to the need for a comprehensive national law for such workers' welfare and that it is welcome to borrow from its policy on this urgent issue.

PM Modi criticises Oppn parties for lack of internal democracy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took a swipe at Opposition parties, saying many of them are examfples of what happens when political organisations do not follow 1 internal democracy.

Congress names six more candidates for J&K polls, BJP releases fourth list

The Congress on Monday released its second list of six candidates for the upcoming Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, fielding JKPCC chief Tariq Hameed Karra from Central Shalteng.

Not criticising NC, only stating truth: Mehbooba

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said she was only stating the truth and not criticising the National Conference when comparing the performances of the governments run by the two parties during their respective tenures.

Govt constitutes 23rd Law Commission

The government on Monday notified the constitution of the 23rd Law Commission for a period of three years, with a provision to appoint serving Supreme Court and high court judges as its chairperson and members.