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Russia lost 87% of active-duty troops since Ukraine war
In a recent development, a declassified US intelligence assessment provided to Congress has revealed staggering losses for Russia in its invasion of Ukraine.
COP28: Nations reach 'historic deal' on transitioning away from fossil fuels
Following intense negotiations, nations have brokered a deal during the COP 28 summit in Dubai, advocating for substantial, swift, and persistent reductions in greenhouse gas emissions while orchestrating a shift away from fossil fuels within the energy system in a methodical and fair manner.
IMF APPROVES $337M AID TO STABILIZE SRI LANKA'S ECONOMY
In the announcement, Peter Breuer, Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, revealed that the debt restructuring with China was finalized under strict confidentiality as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed its initial review of the USD 2.9 billion bailout
Nissan Magnite's success: IIM Ahmedabad case study on Nissan India turnaround
In December 2020, amid the difficult times of the Covid-19 pandemic, Nissan introduced the revolutionary Big, Bold, Beautiful Nissan Magnite in India, marking a turning point for Nissan India.
First Advantage unveils Q3 2023 India employment screening trends report
First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), one of the world’s top suppliers of solutions for employment background checks and verification, has released its Q3 2023 India Employment Screening Trends Report.
GUJARAT AIMS TO LEAD INDIA'S USD 1 TRILLION MANUFACTURING SURGE BY 2025-26: COLLIERS
India’s industrial sector has been experiencing a rapid increase in investment, indicating a significant turning point in the nation’s economic landscape.
Food prices push India's inflation up
Retail inflation in India accelerated in November, reaching its highest point in three months, primarily attributed to a surge in food prices.
Global spotlight on Bihar, 16 countries attend investor summit
The Bihar Business Connect-2023, a global investors summit, is set to kick off with representatives from 16 countries, including the USA, Taiwan, Japan, and Germany, in attendance.
Scindia encourages aerospace supply chain expansion
In a significant move to boost the aerospace industry in India, the civil aviation ministry has urged aerospace manufacturing companies to develop a joint plan outlining their requirements for expanding their supply chains within the country.
FM introduces Bill to curb speculation on tax proposals
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that the Provisional Collection of Taxes Bill, 2023, introduced in Parliament, are curbing speculative activities following changes in customs and excise duties in the Budget.
Global framework needed for ethical AI, misuse could be devastating
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the potential global security threat posed by terrorists gaining access to artificial intelligence (AI) during the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence Summit.
INDIAN AMERICAN VC CALLS FOR STREAMLINING INDIA'S STARTUP ECOSYSTEM
Shukla, former TiE Silicon Valley president and seed-stage investor, emphasizes startup importance, leveraging vast experience, advising governments on fostering innovation and economic growth.
Raigad Police recovers drugs worth Rs 325 crore, 3 held
TDG NETWORK RAIGAD Raigad Police have seized MD drugs worth Rs 325 crores in two proceedings.
FADNAVIS RAISES CONCERN OVER INSTAGRAM EMERGING AS MARKETPLACE FOR DRUGS
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday expressed concern over the alarming rise in drug-related activities on Instagram, saying the platform has transformed into a marketplace for the illicit substances.
AJIT PAWAR SAYS HIS EARLIER STAND AGAINST OLD PENSION SCHEME HAS CHANGED
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday said his earlier stand against the old pension scheme has changed and he would reconsider it positively and added that the state government wants to strike a balance between salaries, pension amount and its burden on the state's finances.
Delhi High Court Seeking Centre's Response On Aam Aadmi Party's Plea Moved Fr Allotment Of Land For Office Space In 'Centrally Located Areas'
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DELHI HIGH COURT: TRIAL HAS TO BE BEGIN DE NOVO WHEN CASE IS COMMITTED BY MAGISTRATE TO SESSION COURT
The Delhi High Court in the case Shankar @ Gori Shankar v. State Of NCT Of Delhi And Anr observed and has ruled that when a case is committed by the Magistrate to the Court of Session, the trial would have to begin de novo.
ELECTRIC VEHICLES: FICCI SUBMITS PROPOSAL FOR FAME III
Over 30 million Electric Vehicles Adoption Can Be Supported by FAME IIT in next 5 years
A Historic Verdict: Upholding Unity and Progress for Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh
In a momentous stride towards progress and unity, India, that is, Bharat, has today shed the weight of deep contradictions, low self-esteem, and a sense of servility that lingered beneath regressive laws embodied in Articles 370 and 35A.
Jaishankar speaks to Israeli FM, reviews situation amid war
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar spoke with Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen on Tuesday, in what is being viewed as India's diplomatic efforts to see that the crisis is resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. New Delhi wants the crisis to be defused peacefully without violence and killing of innocent people.
17th Dubai Int'l Food Safety Conference kicks off at DWTC
The Dubai InternaThe tional Food Safety Conference, now in its 17th edition, commenced on December 11, 2023, at the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) with the theme 'Impact of Climate Change on Food Safety.'
India to host Quad Summit later in 2024
The The anticipated QUAD (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) Summit, originally scheduled for January in India, has been reportedly postponed to a later date in 2024, according to sources close to the matter. The decision stems from the logistical challenge of finding dates that align with the schedules of all QUAD partners.
TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF IN POK DEMAND OVERDUE HIKE
The increase of 30 to 35 per cent is the basic right of the employees, which should be given to them. We have waited for five months on this matter,\" one of the protesting teachers said
PMJAY: 6.14 CR CARDS, 1 CR+ SENIOR ADMISSIONS AUTHORIZED
AB-PMJAY is a public health insurance scheme ensuring free access to health insurance for low-income individuals in India
EPFO invests Rs 27,105 cr in ETFs, Apr-Oct: Govt
Parliament was informed on Monday that the retirement fund Parlia organization Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has invested Rs 27,105 crore in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) through the end of the current fiscal year in October. State Minister for Labour and Employment Rameshwar Teli informed the Lok Sabha in writing that EPFO had invested Rs 53,081 crore in ETFs during the fiscal year 2022-2023a sum that was greater than Rs 43,568 crore in the previous year.
Hyundai, M&M, Toyota steer PVs sales in Nov, auto dispatches up 3.7%
India's passenger vehicles sales Llogged a substantial increase in sales in November, with 3,34 lakh units surpassing the previous year's figures by 3.7 per cent year-on-year compared to November 2022 when sales were at 3.22 lakh units.
India's IIP growth soars to 16-mth high of 11.7%
India's industrial factory output measured Lby the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) registered a 16-month high growth of 11.7 per cent in October 2023, driven by double digit growth in manufacturing, mining and electricity sectors.
FTA boosts $3.7B Indian exports to Oman
In a promising development, India and Oman are on the cusp of finalizing a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), potentially eliminating or reducing customs duties on a wide array of goods.
India's bio-economy booms, 8x growth in 8 years
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced on Monday that India's bio-economy has experienced an impressive eightfold growth over the last eight years, soaring from USD 10 billion to USD 80 billion.
Indian economy to grow 7.5-8% in FY24
Anish Shah, the President of the Federation of Indian A Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), projects a strong growth trajectory for the Indian economy, anticipating a growth rate of 7.5 to 8 percent in the current fiscal year.