INDIA GETS COMMITMENT OF $100 BN FDI IN NEXT 15 YRS, MARKET ACCESS FOR EXPORTS

India is offering 82.7 per cent of its tariff lines which covers 95.3 per cent of EFTA exports of which more than 80 per cent import is gold

Application in SC seeking early hearing of plea against HC order

An application has been filed in the Supreme Court, urging an expedited hearing of a petition challenging the Delhi High Court's 2005 ruling that dismissed all charges, including those against the Hinduja brothers, in the politically sensitive Rs 64 crore Bofors pay-off case.

Visionaries unveil future trends at startup Mahakumbh

Startup Mahakumbh, a landmark event in the startup ecosystem, is scheduled for March 18-20, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam, ITPO.

HDFC LIFE PARTNERS WITH GUJARAT GIANTS

HDFC Life, known for its endeavours towards creating awareness about financial planning, has partnered with Gujarat Giants this Women's cricket season.

Hexaware and Novelty Group forge JV

Hexaware Technologies, a global leader in digital solutions, and Novelty Group, a prominent business group of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), today announced a joint venture to deliver cutting edge digital transformation services to UAE based enterprises across diverse sectors like banking, financial services, manufacturing, energy and utilities, healthcare, insurance, hi-tech products & platforms, retail & consumer, logistics and travel & hospitality.

SC extends stay on Futala Lake construction

The Supreme Court has extended the order until March 21, directing the Maharashtra government and its metro rail corporation not to conduct any construction activity at the renowned Futala Lake in Nagpur.

BJP Youth leader Pamela Goswami moves SC seeking compensation

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pamela Goswami has approached the Supreme Court, seeking directives to the West Bengal government to provide compensation for severe injustices against her, including illegal detention, malicious prosecution, and false implication under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

ELVISH YADAV ACCUSED OF ASSAULTING FELLOW YOUTUBER

Reality show Bigg Boss winner and YouTuber Elvish Yadav has been accused of assaulting another YouTuber, as stated by police.

SUPREME COURT TO HEAR MAHUA'S PLEA

The Supreme Court will hear a petition filed by Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra, challenging her expulsion from the Lok Sabha on March 11, 2024.

Tata Motors delivers next-gen CVs to Tata Steel

Tata Motors has commenced delivery of its cutting-edge, eco-friendly commercial vehicles to Tata Steel, comprising Prima tractors, tippers and the Ultra EV bus, which operate on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and battery electric technologies.

PVs STEAL FEB SALES, MARCH WITH HIGHEST SALES EVER

Indian auto retail posted robust overall growth in February 2024, with 13 percent year-on-year growth across all vehicle categories, led by 13 percent growth in two-wheelers, 24 percent in 3W, 12 percent in passenger vehicles, 11 percent in tractors, and 5 percent in commercial vehicles, according to vehicle retail data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) for the last month.

Tata Sons' net debt at 8-year low in FY 2024

Tata Sons Private Limited has seen a drop in its net debt to Rs 5,656 crore in the first 10 months of the fiscal year with its cash reserves swelling to Rs 9,516 crore in the same period.

GOVT LAUNCHES INDIA'S FASTEST ROUTER

In a significant stride towards technological independence and innovation, Union Minister for Communications, Electronics and Information Technology and Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw launched India's fastest and indigenously designed IP/ MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) router in Bengaluru on Saturday.

ELON MUSK'S X TO LAUNCH YOUTUBE CLONE FOR SMART TVS

In a bid to compete with YouTube and recast itself as a video platform, Elon Musk's X is launching a television app for Amazon and Samsung smart TVs, a source at the company told Fortune.

PM Modi opens world's longest bi-lane tube at 13,000 feet

The tunnel will enhance the Army’s capabilities at the LAC by ensuring speedy deployment of troops, weapons and machinery to the forward areas.

Tata Motors rolls out one millionth car from Sanand

Tata Motors has achieved a significant milestone in its manufacturing history of rolling out the 1 millionth car from its state-of-the-art facility in Sanand, Gujarat which was established in 2010 spread across 1100 acres 741 acres (TML) and 359 acres (Vendor Park) with over 6000 direct and indirect employees.

India's domestic air passenger traffic may grow 8-13% in FY'24, to 150-155 mn: ICRA

Building on the fast-paced recovery in FY2023, India's domestic air passenger traffic is expected to grow by 8-13 percent in FY2024, thus reaching 150-155 million, surpassing the pre-COVID levels of 141.2 million seen in FY2020.

GAIL, GAIL Gas cut CNG prices

India's largest natural gas company GAIL (India) and its wholly owned subsidiary GAIL Gas have announced a substantial reduction in the prices of compressed natural gas (CNG) across several key locations in India where they operate.

RODTEP EXTENSION WILL COMBAT GLOBAL SNAGS

The extension of the remission of duties and taxes on exported products (RODTEP) scheme to include exports from special economic zones (SEZs) and export-oriented units (EOUs) coming amidst global economic uncertainties and supply chain disruptions, will help uncovered sectors such as advance authorisation (which allows duty-free imports of inputs for export production) EOU, and SEZ to weather international headwinds.

SUPRIYA SULE CRITICIZES MAHARASHTRA GOVT FOR INTIMIDATION TACTICS

In a recent statement, Supriya Sule, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and Baramati MP, expressed concerns about the alleged intimidation tactics employed not only against the opposition but also within the ruling coalition in Maharashtra.

AVAADA ENERGY TO INVEST RS 50 BN IN 1,138 MW AOLAR CAPACITY FOR STATE'S AGRICULTURE

Avaada Energy, the renewable energy arm of Avaada Group, has been awarded the 'Letter of Award' (LOA) by MSEB Solar Agro Power Limited (MSAPL), a subsidiary of the Government of Maharashtra.

TALENTNOMICS INDIA, KAS-JAPAN LEAD DISCUSSION ON INCLUSIVE URBAN SPACES FOR WOMEN IN SA

Talent Nomics India, in partnership with KAS-Japan, is proud to announce the successful organisation of its inaugural roundtable discussion focused on \"Building Inclusive Urban Spaces for Women in South Asia.\"

Supreme Court Registered Suo Motu Case On Letter Petition Against Exclusion Of Visually Challenged Candidates From MP Judicial Services

The Supreme Court in the case In Re Recruitment of visually impaired in judicial services observed and took suo motu cognizance of a rule in the State of Madhya Pradesh, which h completely excludes visually impaired and the no-vision candidates from seeking appointment to judicial services.

SUPREME COURT: ARTICLE 20 DOES NOT PROHIBIT COURT FROM IMPOSING LESSER PUNISHMENT AS PER NEW LAW

The Supreme Court in the case M/S A.K. Sarkar & C.O. & Anr. Versus The State Of West Bengal And Ors. observed that Article 20(1) of the Constitution of India does not restrain the Courts from imposing a lesser punishment on the basis of a new law which came into force after the date of commission of the offence.

ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT: ALLEGATIONS ON ARBITRATOR'S INDEPENDENCE UNDER ITEM 24 OF 5TH SCHEDULE OF ARBITRATION ACT IS NOT AUTOMATICALLY A GROUND FOR DISQUALIFICATION

The Allahabad High Court in the case Gepdec Infratech Limited Thru Authorized Representative vs U.P. Power Transmission Corporation Ltd. Thru Superintending Engineer Lucknow observed and has held that the allegation under Item No. 24 of the Fifth Schedule of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 does not automatically disqualify the arbitrator without disclosing any specific relationship between the arbitrator and the party.

India-Japan's mutual activities especially in Quad solution to many world and regional issues: Jaishankar

Many solutions for India and Japan nationally as well as for the region and the world lie in their activities together, especially in the Quad, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar said on Friday, asserting that the two nations are convergent on the \"big picture.\".

Israel sees surge in women's representation in tech R&D, but gender gap persists

Over the past decade, the tech landscape in Israel has experienced a notable rise in the involvement of women in research and development (R&D) roles.

FTA 'POSSIBLE' BEFORE INDIA GENERAL ELECTIONS. SAYS U.K. TRADE MINISTER

India and the UK have been negotiating an FTA since January 2022 to significantly enhance the GBP 36 billion bilateral trading partnership. The 13th round of talks concluded on December 15 last year, with both sides hopeful that the ongoing fourteenth round will end in an agreement

NPCI enables UPI payments for Nepalese merchants

On Friday, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) revealed that the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) is now operational in Nepal, marking a significant expansion of the digital payment system into the neighboring country.

Nissan plans in-house production for ultra-compact EVs from 2028

Nissan Motor, based in Japan, is contemplating a significant move: bringing the production of its ultra-compact electric vehicles in-house.