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BOMBAY HIGH COURT PAVES WAY FOR NETFLIX'S DOCUSERIES FEATURING INDRANI MUKERJEA, DISMISSED CBI'S PLEA | SHEENA BORA MURDER CASE
The Bombay High Court in the case observed and has dismissed the petition filed by CBI seeking to stay the release of the Netflix docuseries – ‘Buried Truth – The Indrani Mukerjea Story.’
Chinese firms ramp up hiring amidst conservative pay policies
Chinese university graduate Zhang Baichuan travels hundreds of kilometres from one job fair to another in a final push to find a better offer than the unappealing one he received after more than 1,000 applications.
Japan factory output plummets to 4-year low
Japan’s January factory output fell at the fastest pace since May 2020, government data showed on Thursday, as a production downturn in motor vehicles adds to concerns about the fragility of an economy that slipped into recession late last year.
Ukrainian companies face challenges, remain resilient
German supermarket chain Metro (B4B.DE), opens new tab and its 3,400 employees in Ukraine have worked hard to get their business back to where it was before Russia’s fullscale invasion two years ago.
CHINA'S FEBRUARY FACTORY ACTIVITY CONTRACTS FOR FIFTH MONTH
China’s manufacturing activity likely contracted for a fifth straight month in February
MoU signed for remittances to India via UPI with Greek bank
NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), a subsidiary of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), and leading Greek bank Eurobank signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) towards enhancing cross-border payments using the UPI platform.
Shapoorji Pallonji targets Rs 500 cr revenue from Luxury units in Bangalore
Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate on Thursday launched more than 180 luxury homes in Bengaluru with a revenue potential of around Rs 500 crore.
SoftBank sells 2 per cent stake in Paytm, reducing holding to under 3 per cent
Just a month after it sold a 2 per cent stake in Paytm, SoftBank Group on Thursday, announced that it has another 2.17 per cent in the beleaguered payments firm.
SONY WITHDRAWS ZEE MERGER PLAN FROM NCLT
Sony Group Corp. is said to have withdrawn the agreement to merge its India operations with Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd
Arunachal: 18 indigenous products receive GI certificates
The inauguration session of the much-anticipated State Folk Music and Dance Festival of Arunachal Pradesh witnessed a momentous occasion as Geographical Indication (GI) certificates were conferred upon 18 distinctive products hailing from the picturesque landscapes of Arunachal Pradesh.
Nicaragua becomes 1st Spanish speaking nation to recognise India pharma standards
India and Nicaragua have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Pharmacopoeia on cooperation in the field of the regulation of medicines.
PM-Surya Ghar: Centre approves Rs 75k cr rooftop solar for 10M households
The Union Cabinet has given its nod to the ‘PMSurya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana’ scheme, with the aim of installing rooftop solar panels and providing free electricity to one crore households.
GOVT CLEARS SUBSIDY OF RS 24,420 CR FOR P&K FERTILISERS FOR KHARIF SEASON
The approval aims to provide additional support to farmers in getting essential Phosphatic and Potassic fertilisers.
BJP minister challenges Uddhav Thackeray-led party to win at least one LS seat
Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan on Wednesday taunted Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, saying a cat doesn't become a tiger just by wearing its skin, and challenged his party to win at least one seat in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Govt says delays in flight arrivals reduced, traffic situation improved at Mumbai airport
The civil aviation ministry on Wednesday said air traffic situation has improved and delays in flight arrivals have been reduced at the Mumbai airport, nearly two months after directions, including a reduction in flights, were issued to tackle congestion at the airport.
BJP MLA SEEKS WHITE PAPER ON MUMBAI'S WATER WOES
BJP MLA Ashish Shelar on Wednesday demanded a white paper on Mumbai's water scenario and alleged cost escalation in Metro works under the previous Uddhav Thackeray-led government.
Supreme Court: General entry Cannot Precede Registration Of FIR, Except Where Preliminary Inquiry Is Needed
The Supreme Court in the case Shailesh Kumar v. State of UP (now the State of Uttarakhand) observed and has held that the information wherein disclosing the commission of the cognizable offence needs to be recorded as a First Information Report, FIR in the form of a book and not in the General Diary maintained by the Police under the Police Act, 1861.
EX-SUPREME COURT JUDGE JUSTICE AM KHANWILKAR APPOINTED AS LOKPAL CHAIRPERSON
The President of India has appointed Justice AM Khanwilkar, the former Supreme Court judge as the Chairperson of the Lok Pal.
DELHI HIGH COURT: CONCEALING INCOME TO AVOID PAYING MAINTENANCE OR CLAIM EXORBITANT AMOUNT IN MATRIMONIAL CASES IS UNFORTUNATE
The Delhi High Court in the case X v. Y observed and has stated that it is unfortunate that in matrimonial litigations, the parties do not come out with their true income.
INDIAN ECONOMY UNDER PM MODI OFFERS 'REAL ALTERNATIVE' TO CHINA
The Chinese stock markets have suffered a protracted slump since recent peaks in 2021, with more than USD 5 trillion in market value having been wiped out of the Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong bourses.
Havells India hits record high, M-Cap nears Rs 1 Trn
Shares of Havells India Share hit an all-time high of Rs 1,513.90, gaining 3 percent on the BSE in Wednesday's intraday trade, extending its Tuesday's 3 percent up move on anticipation of better January-March quarter (Q4) demand for fans and air-conditioners (ACs).
Vodafone Idea eyes Rs 45,000 cr raise via equity and debt
Shares of Vodafone to Idea extended its loss during Wednesday's trading session to slip 2.15 points, or 13.56 percent to trade at 13.70 per equity.
Skoda Auto India set to launch Brezza, Sonet rival by H1 2025
Skoda Auto India Asse eyes 100,000 units annual sales in the country by 2026, the company is all set to bring in a new car in the compact sports utility vehicle (SUV) segment by the first half of 2025.
TATA CAPITAL TARGETS $750M DEBUT FOREIGN FUNDING NEXT FISCAL YEAR
Tata Capital plans to raise 750 million through overseas bonds or loans to diversity its liability base
Assam's rural consumption surges 235% between 2012-2023
Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared on social media the latest findings from the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), revealing a remarkable 235% surge in rural consumption in Assam between 2012 and 2023.
PM MODI UNVEILS RS 17,300 CR TAMIL NADU/MAHARASHTRA PROJECTS, LAUNCHES ISRO COMPLEX
PM Modi inaugurated the Outer Harbor Container Terminal at VO Chidambaranar Port, setting up a transshipment hub and launching initiatives for India’s first Green Hydrogen Hub Port, emphasizing sustainable development and clean energy solutions
India's Electronics Industry Shifts to Export Focus, Boosting Growth
In the dynamic landscape of global electronics manufacturing, India has made substantial strides, underscored by initiatives such as \"Make in India.\"
Sustainable Leather: A New Trend for the Industry with India Poised as a Global Leader
Amidst growing concerns over environmental sustainability, the leather industry is witnessing a significant shift towards eco-friendly alternatives. Sustainable leather heralded as the new frontier in ethical manufacturing, is poised to revolutionize the industry.
Strong demand fuels 20% increase in home prices, says report
Home prices in India’s top eight cities soared by 20% in 2023 compared to 2021, with the Delhi-NCR region witnessing the highest surge at 32%, according to a report released on Wednesday by CREDAI– Colliers-Liases Foras Housing Price-Tracker Report. Bengaluru followed with a 31% rise, and Kolkata with 30%.
Air India express announces 40% more flights, new international routes
Tata Group-backed Air India Express is poised for significant expansion, aiming to double its market share in both domestic and short-haul international air travel segments over the next five years.