Coastal road to save USD 100 million annually in carbon emissions: Mumbai civic chief

The opening of the coastal road's southbound carriageway between Worli and Marine Drive will reduce travel time from 40 minutes to just 9 minutes and save nearly USD 100 million annually in carbon emissions through fuel savings, Mumbai civic chief Iqbal Singh Chahal has said.

CONGRESS AND I.N.D.I.A. ALLIANCE LEVELS FALSE ALLEGATIONS, SAYS MAHARASHTRA CM SHINDE

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde launched a blistering attack on the Congress and India Alliance, saying that \"The Congress and I.N.D.I.A. Alliance level false allegations and try to mislead people in the country during elections.\"

India International EV Expo to Showcase 5,000 Cutting-Edge Electric Vehicle Technologies and Charging Infrastructure Solutions

The 4th edition of the India International EV Show is set to take place from March 15th to 17th, 2024, at the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC) in Dwarka, New Delhi, serving as the venue for this prestigious exhibition.

MAHARASHTRA GOVT CONSTITUTES SIT TO PROBE VIOLENCE DURING MARATHA AGITATION

The Maharashtra government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the allegations of conspiracy and violence during the Maratha agitation stir in Maharashtra.

Supreme Court Suspends Former TN Minister Ponmudi's Conviction And Sentence In DA Case

The Supreme Court K Ponmudi@Deivasigamani v. The State of Tamil Nadu observed and has suspended the conviction and the 3-year sentence awarded to former Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K Ponmudi in a disproportionate assets case.

Supreme Court Grants Interim Protection To Aaj Tak's Sudhir Chaudhary In Jharkhand FIR Over Alleged Anti-Tribal Remarks

The Supreme Court in the case Sudhir Chaudhary v. StateofJharkhand observed and has granted interim protection to Sudhir Chaudhary, Consulting Editor of Aaj Tak TV channel, with regards to an FIR registered by the Jharkhand Police over the alleged remarks made by him against the tribal community following the arrest of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren.

SUPREME COURT: FILING OF SUIT TO ASSERT RIGHTS CANNOT AMOUNT TO CONTEMPT OF COURT

The Supreme Court in the case M/S Shah Enterprises Thr. Padmaben Mansukhbhai Modi Versus Vaijayaniben Ranjitsingh Sawant And Ors. was hearing the appeal wherein the contempt plea is filed, the court observed that filing a suit to assert rights cannot amount to contempt of court.

China's Rise, new cold war: Shifting world Order: Dr. Ram Madhav

A heteropolar world, the rise of China, and a new Cold War mark the changing world order today.

G20 CARBON PRICING: GLOBAL SOUTH PROSPECTS

The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and Observer Research Foundation (ORF) on Tuesday unveiled their collaborative report, titled \"Navigating Carbon Pricing: The G20 Experience and Global South Prospects,\" to highlight the \"complex landscape\" of carbon pricing.

US CONGRESSMAN APPLAUDS PM MODI FOR AVERTING RUSSIA'S 'NUCLEAR THREAT' TO UKRAINE

As the Russia-Ukraine US officials feared could be intended as a cover for a Russian nuclear attack

Indian CEO quits high-salary Microsoft job in US to launch startup for farmers

Ruchit Garg had been working with Microsoft in Hyderabad for three years when he was shifted to the company’s headquarters in Redmond where he worked as a technical programme manager for three more years before quitting in 2011 to return to India and launch a startup for farmers. He was earning about Rs1 crore per annum when he left the job.

Paytm in talks with Axis, Canara, Yes, and Kotak for Merchant account migration

Axis Bank, Canara Bank, Yes Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank are among the frontrunners to partner with Paytm to migrate its merchants onboarded by the mobile payments firm through its embattled Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL), according to multiple sources.

BRITISH AIRWAYS PARTNERS WITH BUTTERFLIES NGO TO BRING JOY TO INDIAN STREET CHILDREN

The Trolley Dash the money raising drive) initiative serves as a platform for British Airways employees to engage with local communities

Indian Railways announces 15 Holi special trains

With the much-awaited festival of Holi approaching, Indian Railways' North Division has announced plans to operate over 15 additional trains to accommodate the surge in passenger demand during this festive period.

Passenger vehicles zoom ahead with record February sales

In a significant development for the Indian automobile industry, passenger vehicle sales reached an all-time high in February, recording domestic sales of 370,786 units.

BIHAR SPEEDS UP WITH NEW VANDE BHARAT TRAINS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a slew of railway projects in Bihar on Tuesday, including the introduction of two new Vande Bharat Express trains. These initiatives were part of a larger series of projects worth Rs 85,000 crore inaugurated by the Prime Minister via video conference from Ahmedabad.

Retail inflation eases to 5.09 % in February 24, food remains pricey

India's consumer price inflation (CPI) remained unchanged at 5.09 per cent in February 2024, compared to 5.1 per cent in January, as food inflation surged higher and inflation across all other sub-groups eased in Feb 2024, indicating that the momentum in the non-food items continued to track a welcome moderation, as per Government data on Tuesday.

Goa, Lakshadweep get new air link, passenger traffic in Feb 24 down 2.9 % from Jan

The country’s regional air connectivity scheme (UDAN) has taken another leap in the Government’s aim to extend its reach to tier 2 & 3 cities, with Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Tuesday inaugurating Fly91, a regional airline and flagging off its maidan flight between Manohar International Airport (MOPA), Goa and Agatti Islands, Lakshadweep.

Industrial activity down to 3.8% in Jan 24, let down by infra, construction

Industrial activity in the country proved to be a mixed bag with the index of industrial production growing by 3.8 per cent in January 2024 compared with 4.2 per cent in December led by a deceleration in the growth of manufacturing output, even as the growth in electricity generation and mining output witnessed, Government data showed on Tuesday.

Govt gears up for Bharat Mobility Expo 2025 at 3 venues from 17-22 Jan

Following the success of India’s first mega automobile industry show, Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 in February this year, the Government is all set to scale up the next edition of the event, Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, with three mega venues to witness the display of India’s power on wheels - Bharatmandapam; Yashobhoomi (India International Convention and Expo Centre) Dwarka) and India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, simultaneously from 17-22 January next year.

PVS RETAIN SWAY IN FEB '24 WHOLESALES WITH 10.8% GROWTH YOY, 2W UP 34.6%

Holding forth their sway in monthly dispatches in 2024, passenger vehicles in India again reported the highest ever wholesales of February with a year-on-year growth of 10.8 percent compared to February 2023, steered by sports utility vehicles demand in the market.

₹ED AN ALLY OF BJP, CREATING TERROR AMONGST THE OPPOSITION', SAYS SHARAD PAWAR

He added that all these figures raise doubt as to if ED's action under BJP was politically motivated. \"It indicates that ED has become a supporting party of BJP. BJP leaders know about the ED's actions in advance looks like these orders come from BJP,\" he said.

MAHARASTRA CONGRESS LEADERS TO SEEK SECURITY FOR RAHUL GANDHI'S NYAY YATRA

As the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is scheduled to enter Maharashtra on Tuesday, Congress leaders in the state are meeting Maharashtra Director General of Police, seeking \"enhanced\" security for Rahul Gandhi's Manipur Mumbai Yatra.

HC REBUKES MAHARASHTRA GOVT'S FOR DELAY IN LAND ALLOTMENT FOR NEW COURT

A division bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Upadhyaya and Justice Arif Doctor expressed dissatisfaction with the Maharashtra state government's sluggish approach to the land allotment for a new court building.

Delhi High Court: Proceedings Initiated Under IBC Does Not Exclude Court Jurisdiction

The Delhi High Court in the case Godavari Projects (J.V) Vs Union of India observed and has held that the proceedings initiated under section 14 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, IBC do not expressly exclude the jurisdiction of the court or authorities to entertain applications under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act or other proceedings initiated by the corporate debtor against another party.

Punjab and Haryana High Court Seeks Centre's Response On Petition Filed By Sangeeta Phogat, Others To Set Aside Executive Committee Poll | WFI Elections

The Punjab and Haryana High Court in the case Sangeeta Phogat & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

DELHI HIGH COURT ISSUED SHOW CAUSE NOTICE FOR CONTEMPT; GO AIR RP UNABLE TO UNDERTAKE REGULAR MAINTENANCE OF LESSORS' AIRCRAFTS

The Delhi High Court in the case DAE (SY 22) 13 Ireland Designated Activity Company v.

CANADA INVESTS IN PIONEERING RARE EARTH PROCESSING, FUELING EV MFG

In a move aimed at bolstering Canada's presence in the global electric vehicle (EV) market, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) announced an investment of 4.99 million Canadian dollars in funding to the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) through Canada's Critical Minerals Research, Development, and Demonstration (CMRDD) program.

WHO calls to accelerate tobacco, e-cigarette control measures

The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a plea to nations within the Southeast Asia Region to heighten their efforts in curbing the usage of tobacco and e-cigarettes, as stated in an official release.

NTPC, NGEL Eye thermal and renewable projects in Rajasthan

NTPC, the government-owned power behemoth, along with its subsidiary NTPC Green Energy, has signed two distinct preliminary agreements focused on exploring prospects for developing supercritical thermal plants, renewable energy projects, and green hydrogen initiatives in Rajasthan.