PIYUSH GOYAL TO ATTEND IPEF, KEY TRADE TALKS WITH US COMMERCE OFFICIALS

Even as the jury is still out on the prospects and viability of India joining the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) trade talks for long-term benefits, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal set to represent India at the IPEF Leaders' Meeting and the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII)-IPEF Investor Forum meeting as well as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in San Francisco from 13-16 November 2023.

NHAI's Rs 371 crore flyover to bypass sinking NH44 stretch

NHAI (National Highways Authority of India) is building a 2.200-kilometre-long Dhalwas NH44 flyover at a cost of Rs 371 crore that will bypass the sinking stretch in Ramban, officials said.

'BJP, JD (S) leaders should 1st ask Centre to release funds'

Reacting to the drought study tour of Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal (Secular) leaders, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that the government has already conducted the survey and sent the report to the centre.

GUV SHOULD CARRY OUT THE DUTIES EXPECTED OF HIM: CM MANN

The Supreme Courttermed the deadlock between the Punjab government and the governor over assent to bills a matter of serious concern” and said it was not happy with what was happening in the state

SUPREME COURT ASKED MADRAS HIGH COURT TO CONSIDER AMENDING RULES TO ENSURE CAUSE TITLE OF CRIMINAL APPEAL REFLECTS STATE NAME

The Supreme Court in the case Ilamaran v. The State Rep. By The Inspector Of Police observed and has directed the Madras High Court in order to consider amending the High Court Rules to include the name of the state in the cause title of criminal cases.

DELHI HIGH COURT QUASHED NON-SPEAKING ORDER REJECTING THE GRANT OF AN LDC PERMITTING DEDUCTION OF 0.01% TDS

The Delhi High Court in the case Shreyash Retail Private Ltd Versus Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax TDSCircle observed and has quashed the non-speaking order wherein the court rejected the grant of a lower deduction of tax certificate, LDC permitting the deduction of 0.01% TDS.

DELHI HIGH COURT REFUSED TO ENTERTAIN PLEA AGAINST PROHIBITION ON CHHATH PUJA CELEBRATION AT YAMUNA RIVER BANKS

The Delhi High Court in the case Chhath Pooja Sangharsh Samiti & Anr. v. Govt. of NCTDelhiand Ors observed and has refused to entertain the plea moved challenging the decision of Delhi Government's of prohibiting devotees from performing Chhath Puja on the banks of Yamuna River.

Muslim Wife Can't Be Denied Maintenance When Factum Of Divorce Not Properly Established: J&K&L HC

We definitely need to note most seriously that in a very positive, progressive, pragmatic and powerful judgment titled Zahoor Ahmad Dar Vs Jameela Bano & Another and cited as CRM(M) No. 45/2021 that was reserved on September 11, 2023 and then finally pronounced on September 20, 2023, the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court while speaking out most vocally in favour of legal rights of Muslim wife has unequivocally ordered a Muslim man to maintain his wife till the factum of divorce, as had been claimed by him, is established. It deserves mentioning here that Muslim personal law does not contemplate granting maintenance to a divorced wife. The Single Judge Bench comprising of Hon'ble Mr Justice Rajnesh Oswal however clarified that wife cannot be asked to live her life without any maintenance from her husband when the issue of dissolution of marriage is not proved.

India conveys concern to US on activities of pro-Khalistanis in Canada

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar gave message to Antony Blinken that a swift and strict action by the US against proKhalistan elements is a must.

US-INDIA RELATIONS PROMISING AHEAD OF APEC SUMMIT: ATUL KESHAP

The United States and India are onto something really amazing, according to American ambassador Atul Keshap, who also sees India as a tremendous startup ecosystem, ahead of the Asia-Pacific business Cooperation (APEC) business leaders summit.

TERUMO LAUNCHES OCCLUSAFE & LIFEPEARL FOR LIVER CANCER CARE IN INDIA

The launch of Occlusafe and LifePearl by Japan-based Terumo India advances liver cancer care in India

EvoluteIQ: Star performer and major contender again

EvoluteIQ, a leading intelligent business automation platform provider, has been positioned as a Major Contender for the second consecutive year and a Star Performer on Everest Group’s prestigious Process Orchestration Products PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023. Everest Group’s PEAK Matrix® is a comprehensive evaluation framework that assesses the relative market success and overall capability of service providers in the global process orchestration domain.

DR.K.BHARATH KUMAR APPOINTED CEO OF CRYOVAULT BIOTECH

Reputably recognized as a pioneer in stem cell preservation, CryoVault Biotech India Private Limited is pleased to announce Dr. Kakkireni Bharath Kumar’s appointment to CEO.

Thermax wins 2023 IMD Global Family Business Award

Pune-based engineering company Thermax has been honoured with the prestigious 2023 IMD Global Family Business Award.

THDC INDIA SIGNS DEALS FOR 3.27 GW RENEWABLE ENERGY

THDC India Ltd THDCIL), KPCL, and KREDL collaborate for sustainable energy solutions, emphasizing Karnataka’s commitment to renewable energy adoption.

Tepid show in durables, non-durables drags down India's IIP growth to 5.8%

Industrial production in India delivered a modest growth of 5.8 per cent in September 2023, as an unfavourable base, a shift in the festive calendar and excess rainfall dragged down the year-on-year growth in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) to nearly half from 10.3 per cent in August 2023. The growth, driven down by a big drop in manufacturing sector output – an increase of just 4.5 per cent y-o-y from a 9.3 per cent jump in August, read lower than the estimates of rating agencies like ICRA, which had pegged the IIP for September 2023 at 8.0 per cent.

Passenger, three-wheeler sales hit record high

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India reached a new peak in October, driven by increased demand during the festive season. Overall, passenger vehicle wholesales rose to 391,472 units, a 16% increase compared to the same month last year.

Gross direct tax collection up 17.59% to Rs 12.37 lakh cr

Maintaining a steady growth track, India’s gross direct tax collections for the current financial year (FY202324) upto 9 November, 2023, grew to Rs 12.37 lakh crore, 17.59 per cent higher than the gross collections for the corresponding period of last year.

India buys record gold on Dhanteras

As India celebrated Dhanteras, the traditional festival for buying gold and silver, the precious metals market witnessed a positive start with the recovery of consumer demand. The softening of gold prices by Rs 800-1,500 per 10 grams (24 carats) from the peak level on October 28 prompted increased buying on this auspicious day.

Centre approves digital ad policy for better info dissemination

The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has recently sanctioned a digital advertisement policy, a significant move aimed at empowering its advertising arm, the Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), to execute campaigns in the rapidly expanding digital media domain.

GOVERNMENT WELFARE SCHEMES ILLUMINATE HOMES ACROSS INDIA THIS DIWALI

Prime Minister Modi expressed delight, stating, Iam pleased to see every household illuminated by our public welfare schemes this Diwali. VocalForLocal,” on X.

Aaditya Thackeray criticizes CM Shinde

Four contractors who are yet to start cement concretisation work on Mumbai’s roads must be blacklisted and probed, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and former Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray said on Thursday.

MY GOVT BUILT 4 CR PUCCA HOUSES FOR THE POOR, NONE FOR MYSELF

Speaking at a rally in Satna prior to Madhya Pradesh's assembly elections on November 17, Modi said his administration has made four crore pucca

Chhattisgarh High Court Directed Its Administrative Side To Decide Representation Seeking Usage Of A4 Size Papers In Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court in the case observed and has directed its administrative side in order to decide the representation seeking mandatory usage of ‘A4 size papers’ in the High Court and the subordinate Courts of the State for all purposes like preparation of applications, petitions, affidavits etc.

SC ISSUED NOTICE IN PIL SEEKING BAR COUNCILS TO COLLECT DATA ON CANDIDATES WITH DISABILITIES TO SHAPE POLICIES FOR DISABLED LAWYERS

The Supreme Court in the case Fateh Mohit Whig v. Union Of India And Ors observed and has issued the notice in the Public Interest Litigation, PIL moved wherein its is argued that the Bar Council of India, BCI and the State Bar Councils across the nation to collect comprehensive data on candidates who are Persons with Disabilities, PWD with regards to their specific disabilities.

Supreme Court: No Hard And Fast Rule That Convict Must Undergo Particular Period of Sentence Before Seeking Its Suspension

The Supreme Court in the case Vishnubhai Ganpatbhai Patel and another v. State of Gujarat observed and has stated that there is no hard and fast rule that a convict should serve sentence for a particular period before the application to suspend the sentence can be considered.

GUJARAT HIGH COURT STAYED GST SCN, ISSUED NOTICE; WEATHER FANTASY GAMING FALL WITHIN ACTIONABLE CLAIM AMOUNTING TO BETTING AND GAMBLING OR BASED ON SKILLS

The Gujarat High Court in the case NXGN Sports Interactive Private Limited Versus Union Of India observed wherein the court was deciding the issue of whether fantasy gaming falls within an actionable claim which amounts to betting and gambling or based on skills.

PM EXTENDS GREETINGS TO UTTARAKHAND RESIDENTS ON STATE'S FOUNDATION DAY

Uttarakhand celebrates its 23rd anniversary. This day in 2000 saw the creation of Uttarakhand as the 27th state of Uttar Pradesh

HC orders Rs 1128 Cr tax refund to Vodafone Idea, criticizes I-T Department

The Income Tax department has been ordered by the Bombay High Court to reimburse Vodafone Idea Limited for the taxes that the telecom operator paid for the assessment year 2016–2017, totaling Rs 1,128 crore.

STOCK MARKET SHOWS RESILIENCE DESPITE EARLY VOLATILITY

The stock market showed endurance as Nifty recovered following an early setback at the beginning of Thursday's trading session, even though it started the day flat