Ravindra Waikar to contest from Mumbai North West Lok Sabha seat on Shiv Sena ticket

The Shiv Sena on Tuesday nominated Ravindra Waikar as its candidate from Mumbai North West Lok Sabha constituency, a party leader said.

SUPREME COURT EXTENDED STAY ON TRIAL OF BJP LEADER KANNAMALAI OVER ALLEGED REMARKS AGAINST CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY NGO TILL SEPT

The Supreme Court in the case K Annamalai. V Piyush observed and has expressed till September the stay on trial against Tamil Nadu Bhartiya Janata Party, BJP leader K Annamalai over his alleged remarks against a Christian missionary non-profit.

SUPREME COURT RESERVED JUDGEMENT: CAN ACCUSED BE ASKED TO SHARE GOOGLE PIN WITH INVESTIGATION OFFICER AS BAIL CONDITION?

The Supreme Court in the case Frank Vitus v. Narcotics Control Bureau and Ors., observed that asking the accused to share his Google PIN to enable access to his live location to the investigation officer could not be a condition for the grant of bail.

Tata sons boosts Tata play stake to 70% as Temasek exits

Tata Sons, the parent company of India’s Tata Group, has raised its ownership in satellite TV provider Tata Play to 70% by purchasing a 10% stake from Singapore’s state investment firm Temasek for approximately $100 million.

RBI directs banks, NBFCs to ensure fairness, transparency in loan activity

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday asked banks and all non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), on priority, to reassess their practices to ensure that they are fair and transparent in charging of interest.

PAKISTAN STRUGGLES WITH SOARING INFLATION AND WIDENING WAGE DISPARITIES

Consider a scenario where a worker earns a wage that scarcely covers rent, let alone other essential expenses, after enduring long hours of toil

MAHINDRA LAUNCHES XUV 3X0 COMPACT SUV AT RS 7.49 LAKH

Mahindra Mahindra unveils the XUV 3XO, a compact SUV redefining benchmarks with its bold design, premium features, and high-performance engines

HIGH-END HOMES: 5% OF TOTAL SALES, REPORT REVEALS

Home pricesin India are likely to increase by 4-6 per cent this year but rising per capita income will support demand

AI tech could drive 6% revenue growth for banks: Accenture

Banks worldwide, including those in India, stand to significantly boost productivity and revenues by integrating generative AI (GenAI) into their operations, as per a report by IT consultancy firm Accenture.

Core sector growth at 5.2% pushed by cement, coal, electricity

India’s eight infrastructure sector grew 5.2 per cent in March 2024 driven by positive growth in production of cement, coal, electricity, natural gas, steel and crude oil as compared to March 2023.

Adani Total Gas PAT up 23 % yoy 23% in FY24, 27% jump in EBIDTA

Adani Total Gas on Tuesday reported 71 per cent increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 167.96 crore for the fourth quarter of financial year 2023-24 from Rs 97.91 crore a year ago.

India's gold demand up despite high prices, but rally may cut demand to 4-year low: WGC

In the midst of fluctuating global markets, India’s affinity for gold remains steadfast, with the country’s demand for the precious metal witnessing a notable surge in the March quarter.

ICRA FORECASTS INDIA'S OIL IMPORT BILL TO POTENTIALLY REACH $101-104 BILLION IN FY25

The country's oil imports saw a decline in value by 15.2 percent year-on-year during April-February of the last fiscal year, supported by falling global crude oil prices and increased purchases of discounted Russian crude

Peon fatally stabbed at minister’s office in Mulund; five arrested

The Mulund police have apprehended five individuals in connection with the tragic killing of a peon employed at the office of a prominent Maharashtra government minister.

Dynamic Services Security Ltd awarded 150 MW solar PV projects worth Rs 725 cr

Dynamic Services & Security Limited (NSE: DYNAMIC), a premier provider of Security Guarding and Manpower Solutions, is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a significant contract by Nacof Oorja Pvt Ltd.

Palghar: Five accused of forgery and coercion in forced marriage case

Police have registered a case against five persons in Maharashtra's Palghar district for allegedly kidnapping a 22-year-old woman, forcing her to marry her male friend and giving her a fake marriage certificate, an official said on Monday.

APMC in Navi Mumbai accuses 25 of causing Rs 62 cr in losses

Police have registered a case against 25 office-bearers of the Mumbai Agriculture Produce Market Committee at Vashi in Navi Mumbai for allegedly indulging in irregularities leading to losses of more than Rs 62 crore to the APMC, an official said on Monday.

MCOCA COURT REMANDS THREE IN POLICE CUSTODY FOR FIRING OUTSIDE SALMAN KHAN'S RESIDENCE

A special court here on Monday remanded to police custody till May 8 three accused arrested in connection with the firing at Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's residence in Bandra.

SUPREME COURT: FOR SUMMONING ACCUSED, PRIMA FACIE CASE MADE OUT FROM ALLEGATIONS IN COMPLAINT IS SUFFICIENT

The Supreme Court in the case Aniruddha Khanwalkar Versus Sharmila Das And Others observed and has held that for summoning of an accused, prima facie case made out which being on the basis of allegations in the complaint and the pre-summoning evidence led by the complainant is sufficient.

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

Indian AmbassaTder 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.

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

India leads Global AI Race: NetApp-Savanta Report

In a recent report on cloud complexity, NetApp, the intelligent data infrastructure company, highlights a distinct division between countries leading the way in artificial intelligence (AI) and those lagging behind.

Tata Motors partners with South Indian bank for commercial vehicle finance

Premjilnvest, the largest Indian family office overseeing more than $10 billion on behalf of software magnate Azim Premji, plans to increase investments in artificial intelligence companies while refining its in-house AI investment tools, according to a senior executive.

GOVT MULLS HINDUSTAN ZINC OFS PENDING MARKET TESTING

The government is committed to offloading its stake in Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc through offer for sale

Tourism department reports over 196,000 visitors, including foreigners, to Mizoram in 2023

A ccording to the state Tourism department, Mizoram saw a total of 196,880 tourists in 2023, with 193,445 being domestic travellers and 3,435 hailing from foreign countries.

BENGALURU HAS HIGHEST RENTAL INCOME IN Q1-2024, ANAROCK REPORT

Bengaluru emerges as India’s rental powerhouse with a remarkable 4.45% rental yield in Q1 2024, soaring from pre-COVID levels of 3.6% in 2019, driven by the resurgence of IT companies and office spaces.

India tourism poised for record year, visitor count to top pre-pandemic levels

India tourism poised for record year, visitor count to top pre-pandemic levels midst escalating geopolitical tensions, India's tourism industry is gearing up for a remarkable surge of more than 10 per cent in inbound tourism this year, according to industry experts.

INVESTORS FLEE GOLD AS SAFE HAVEN DEMAND DROPS

Ajay Kedia of Kedia Advisory predicts that peace negotiations between Israel and Hamas may lead to a decrease in gold prices, with the potential for prices to fall to 2290 and MCX reaching 70500 levels

India Inc sees slowest revenue erowth since pandemic

India Inc sees slowest revenue erowth since pandemic

Unsettled world could hurt India’s exports, FIEO warns

The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has raised concerns over the escalating geopolitical tension, indicating potential implications for India’s exports in the first quarter of 2024-25.