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Supreme Court Quashed Defamation Case Against Tejashwi Yadav Over 'Gujarati Cheats' Remarks After He Withdraws Statement
The Supreme Court in the case Tejashwi Prasad Yadav v. Hareshbhai Pranshankar Mehta observed and has quashed the complaint of criminal defamation filed against the former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Tejashwi Yadav over alleged 'Gujarati hi thag hai ho sakta hai, only Gujaratis can be cheats' remark made by him during a media address.
PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT: EFFORTS SHOULD BE MADE TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM STATES, SHOULD IDENTIFY AREAS TO PROTEST | FARMER PROTEST
The Punjab and Haryana High Court in the case Uday Pratap Singh v. U0l and Ors observed in the ongoing protest by farmers who are statedly marching towards Delhi in demand of a law guaranteeing MSP.
Dark Patterns: Shining a light on consumer protection in the digital age
The consumer landscape has been irrevocably altered by the digital revolution. E-commerce platforms have become ubiquitous, offering unparalleled convenience and access to goods and services. However, within this online marketplace, a shadowy element lurks: dark patterns. These are deceptive design tactics employed by platforms to manipulate users into making unintended decisions - often, to their detriment.
IMF ED KV Subramanian praises India's GST revenue and robust GDP growth
Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and former Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India, KV Subramanian, has commended India's robust economic indicators, particularly highlighting the impressive GST (Goods and Services Tax) revenue collection in November 2023.
HIMALAYAS NEED HELP, COP28 TALKS MUST RESPOND, SAYS U.N. CHIEF GUTERRES
Almost 240 million people depend on the glaciers and 10 major rivers, such as Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra, originating in the Himalayas.
UAE, Kazakhstan ink deals for 1GW renewable energy capacity
The governments of the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Kazakhstan today signed an agreement outlining a commitment to cooperation in the development of Kazakhstan's renewables sector, including through the development of a large-scale wind power project with a 1 GW capacity.
JSW steel forms JV with Japanese firm for steel production in India
JSW Steel on Tuesday announced establishing a 50:50 joint venture (JV) with JFE Steel Corporation Japan for producing in India a kind of steel used in the production of energy-efficient transformers.
COLLIERS TO BUILD $10M AI, TECH HUB FOR INFIBEAM AVENUES IN AHMEDABAD
The Alandtechnology hubwill feature a symbiotic framework, fostering enhanced synergy within the ecosystem
Pepe jeans teams up with Algonomy for advanced analytics
Pepe Jeans, the renowned fashion and denim brand with deep ties to the dynamic culture of Portobello since 1973, is thrilled to unveil its strategic partnership with Algonomy.
Data shows price rise below 5.1% in most states and UTS
Those living in Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, and Kerala took a smaller hit from inflation in January than the national print.
BIS Norms hinder expansion of Foreign luxury shoe brands in India
European luxury brands, including Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior, continue to face hurdles in penetrating the Indian market over the Centre's call to apply mandatory Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for imported footwear, Livemint reported.
BUDGET UNVEILS 'PM SURYA GHAR: MUFT BIJLI YOJANA' ROOFTOP SOLAR PROGRAM
This scheme at the grassroots, Urban Local Bodies and Panchayats shall be incentivised to promote rooftop solar systems
India watershed moment - Vishwa Guru for Spiritualism, Tourism and Now capitalism: Rakesh Nangia
The interim budget went through its motions highlighting how the govt will work its policies to reduce fiscal deficit from 5.8 percent in fiscal 2024 to 4.5 percent of GDP in fiscal 2026. It’s been a tightrope walk reducing the fiscal deficit by around 3 percent from the Covid highs cheering taxpayers as they contribute to record tax collections through voluntary tax compliance and some targeted enforcement.
Unemployment rate drops to 6.5% in OctDec: PLFS
According to government data released on Monday, India’s urban unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 years and above witnessed a decline during the October-December 2023 period, dropping to 6.5 per cent from 7.2 per cent in the same period the previous year.
India boosts coal imports by 27 per cent in December
India's coal import saw a significant surge in December, rising by 27.2 percent to reach 23.35 million tonnes compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year.
APEDA logs $26.7 bn shipments with 12% CAGR to 200+ countries in FY23
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), is planning trial shipments of mangoes and pomegranates to the USA and the European Union using strategic development of protocols tailored for sea transport which helps to optimise the export process for promising fresh fruits.
PACT ON INTERLINKING OF UPI & UAE'S AANI PLATFORM, DEAL ON IMEE CORRIDOR TO CEMENT TIES
In a significant scale-up of bilateral relations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of the UAE Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday reviewed the partnership between India and the UAE during one-on-one and delegation-level talks which included discussions on new areas of cooperation and deepening of the comprehensive strategic partnership across trade and investment, digital infrastructure, fintech, energy, infrastructure, culture and people to people ties.
HOUSE HELPS SEDATE FAMILY MEMBERS, STEAL JEWELLERY WORTH RS 50 L
In a shocking incident in Mumbai's Khar area, two young men employed as house helps allegedly stole jewellery worth Rs 50 lakh by drugging three family members and a maid. The Khar police have registered an FIR against the accused and are currently on the lookout for them.
DELHI HIGH COURT REITERATED: DISPUTES PRIOR TO REGISTRATION UNDER MSME ACT CANNOT BE REFERRED TO MSME ARBITRATION
The Delhi High Court in the case Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd. vs Delhi International Arbitration Centre, Through Its Co-Ordinator and Ors. observed and has held that an entity registered under Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 after the commencement of the contract cannot be referred to arbitration by MSME Council as stated under Section 17 and Section 18 of the Act for the claims arisen before its registration.
Bridging the policy gap: Deepfakes, AI governance, and India's policy agenda
For some uses of AI, risk is deemed unacceptable and, therefore, these systems will be banned from the EU.
Expo Centre Sharjah, World Trade Centre Istanbul discuss boosting cooperation
The Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS) and the World Trade Centre Istanbul (WTCI) recently engaged in discussions aimed at enhancing cooperation and coordination to jointly organize events, conferences, and trade fairs. Both entities explored avenues to leverage the latest logistical and technological capabilities to provide top-notch services to local exhibitors and international visitors.
IMF review mission set for Pakistan visit after new govt formation
The impending visit of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) review mission to Pakistan holds significant importance following the formation of new governments at both the central and provincial levels.
OVER 59K INDIANS ACQUIRED US CITIZENSHIP LAST YEAR, MAKING UP 6.7 PC OF NEW CITIZENS
Further, according to report, 44,800 5.1%) of newly enlisted American citizens were from Philippines 35,200 4%) from Dominican Republic
Signature Global answers surging demand: Housing project to rise in Gurugram
Real estate company Signature Global has joined forces with the landowner to undertake a housing project spanning 20 acres in Gurugram, with an estimated revenue potential of Rs. 4,500 crore, aligning with its expansion strategy. Under a Joint Development Agreement (JDA), Signature Global has secured 20.32 acres of land located in Sector 71, Southern Peripheral Road, Gurugram.The total development potential on this land is 28.4 lakh square feet of residential space.
Park hotels makes impressive stock market debut, up 20% premium
Park Hotels made its debut on the exchanges on Monday with a 20% premium. Its stock opened at Rs. 186 on the BSE, surpassing its initial public offering (IPO) price of approximately Rs. 155.
Maruti Suzuki expands horizons: Ventures into electric air copters
Maruti Suzuki, the country's leading automobile manufacturer, is entering the realm of electric air copters.
Vedanta aluminium demerger set for completion in 9-12 months
Vedanta is actively pursuing the demerger of its core businesses, such as aluminium, into distinct listed entities, with expectations for completion within the next nine to twelve months, as stated by a senior company official.
SPICEJET SHARES PLUMMET 5% AMID LAYOFF RUMORS
SpiceJet drops 5% after report says airline mulls laying off 1.4K employees
Assam Unveils ₹2.9L Cr Budget
The Assam government Tunveiled a budget of Rs 2.9 lakh crore for the financial year 2024-2025, presenting a deficit of Rs 774.47 crore and proposing no new taxes.
India boosts Urea output 12%, but sales stagnant
India's urea production increase of over 12% during the first nine months of the current financial year (FY24), according to data sourced from industry insiders. Despite this surge in production, urea imports have seen a slight decrease compared to the previous year, while sales have remained relatively stagnant.