NGT Calls for Examination of Psychological Impact of Air Pollution in Delhi

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has emphasized the need to examine the \"psychological aspect\" of the deteriorating air quality in the national capital and has requested responses from government authorities, including the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and the director of AIIMS.

US House approves $14.3B aid for Israel, excludes Ukraine

The US House on Thursday passed a bill to provide USD 14.3 billion in aid to Israel amid the ongoing war with Hamas; however, it is expected to set up a clash with the Democratic Senate, as per the media report.

PAK AND IMF BEGIN TALKS ON $710 MILLION LOAN TRANCHE

Caretaker Finance Minister Shamshad Akhtar and the International Monetary Fund’s IMF) mission chief for Pakistan, Nathan Porter, lead their sides to the opening round of two-week-long negotiations

Changing Digital Landscape: Financial Institutions Embrace Embedded Finance to Thrive

In the rapidly evolving digital age, consumer experiences have undergone a dramatic transformation with the rise of the platform economy. The impact of this new paradigm has far-reaching consequences for financial institutions, compelling them to adapt to the changing landscape or face the risk of obsolescence. Today, consumers and companies are increasingly seeking the convenience of having banking services come to them, shifting away from traditional visits to physical bank branches.

Raymond to acquire 59.25% stake in maini precision for Rs 682 cr

The Raymond Group stated on Friday that it has acquired 59.25% of Maini Precision Products Limited (MPPL) for a total of Rs 682 crore.

INDIA EXTRAORDINARY GROWTH MARKET, SAYS APPLE'S TIM COOK

Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, is pictured on the left with Deirdre O’Brien, senior vice president for retail and people, at the opening of the first Apple store in India, in Mumbai

Gopal Rai urges public transport to curb Delhi pollution

Environment Minister Gopal Rai has urged people to use buses and metro as well as public transportation to reduce vehicle-related air pollution in Delhi, which is now experiencing extremely high levels. Gopal Rai said, \"I appeal to the people of Delhi to use public transport including metro and buses to control pollution due to vehicles. The decision on the further closure of schools in Delhi will be taken on the basis of air quality on 6th November.\"

Election Commission & NCERT promote electoral literacy: MoU

The Election Commission and the Ministry of Education on Thursday inked a Memorandum of Understanding to introduce electoral literacy into classrooms all throughout the nation in an effort to combat youth voter apathy. The Memorandum of Understanding states that the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) will incorporate electoral literacy into textbooks both in their introduction and updates, and that NCERT will also urge State Education Boards and other Boards to do the same. The MoU is intended to integrate voter education and electoral literacy into the curricular framework, starting from classes 6 to 12 in all schools.

GOYAL CALLS FOR MAKING HIGH QUALITY GOODS FOR ALL CONSUMERS

With Indian consumers are now demanding high quality goods and services, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has sought harmonization of standards with international bodies, to help India adopt standards that are globally accepted, and underlined the need for industry to move out of the mindset of 'two standards of everything'. \"Our effort is that every product that is made in India will be a high quality product,\" Goyal said at a 'G20 Standards Dialogue' at Bharat Mandapam on Friday.

Air India to add 400+ weekly flights over next 6 mths

Air India plans to add over 400 weekly flights on its domestic and international routes till March 2024 as part of the winter schedule 2023, the Tata group-owned airline said on 3 November.

RBI still chasing 4 per cent inflation target

In November 2022, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) found itself outside its mandated price stability zone for the first three quarters of that year. According to the RBI's mandate, it is considered to have failed in its price stability role if inflation remains outside the tolerance range of 2-6 percent for three consecutive quarters. This failure was confirmed by a September 2022 inflation rate of 7.41 percent, marking three quarters of inflation exceeding the upper limit of the RBI's target range.

Geopolitical conflicts could derail economic progress

According to a recent report by global information provider Dun & Bradstreet (D&B), geopolitical conflicts are posing a significant risk to global economic activity, potentially threatening the growth momentum observed in industrial sectors. The report highlights concerns about persistent price pressures, particularly as a result of geopolitical conflicts that have the potential to keep crude oil prices at elevated levels.

Govt launches amnesty scheme for appeal filing

The Finance Ministry of India has introduced an amnesty scheme to facilitate the filing of appeals against Goods and Services Tax (GST) demand orders. This initiative aims to provide relief to taxpayers who were unable to submit their appeals against orders issued by tax officers on or before March 31, 2023. The scheme, open until January 31, 2024, is designed to ease the burden on taxpayers and encourage better compliance.

MODI FOCUSES ON REDUCING POST-HARVEST LOSSES IN FOOD SECTOR

PM disburses seed capital aid to over 1 lakh SHG mbs

Punjab VB registers case against police officer for extortions

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has registered a case against an assistant Inspector General (AIG) of the Human Rights Cell of the Punjab Police along with two others for alleged extortion and taking bribes from government employees, said officials.

SUPREME COURT HOLDS VERDICT ON ELECTORAL BONDS CHALLENGE

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on a series of petitions challenging the electoral bonds scheme’s validity for funding political parties.

President of India Appointed Justice H.S Thangkhiew As Acting Chief Justice Of Meghalaya High Court

The President of India has appointed Justice H.S Thangkhiew, the seniormost Judge of the Meghalaya High Court as its Acting Chief Justice with effect from November 2, 2023 as the current Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee retired today.

SUPREME COURT: MATTER LISTED FOR FINAL HEARING ON 10TH JANUARY| STRAY DOG ISSUE

The Supreme Court in the case Animal Welfare Board of India V. People For Elimination of Stray Troubles was hearing the matter which relates to the curbing of stray dog attacks in the country.

DELHI HIGH COURT EXCLUDED COMPARABLES ON THE BASIS OF FUNCTIONAL DISSIMILARITY TRANSFER PRICING

The Delhi High Court in the case PCIT Versus Qualcomm  India Pvt Ltd observed and has excluded the comparables on the basis of functional dissimilarity in the transfer pricing case.

India, 27 other nations, and EU to mitigate AI risks

India, along with 27 other countries and the European Union, signed a declaration at a meeting in the United Kingdom pledging to work together to assess the risks associated with artificial intelligence.

CANADA COMMITS TO 500,000 ANNUAL IMMIGRANTS IN 2026

According to Canadian Immigration Minister Marc Miller, the objective is to bolster the labor force while simultaneously alleviating strains on housing and healthcare systems

YES BANK taps Cloud Ace India for digital transformation boost

YES BANK has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Accelerated Computing Enterprise Pvt. Ltd. (trading as Cloud Ace India), a leading provider of cloud solutions, in a move to enhance customer convenience and security through advanced cloud technology.

ZURICH TO TAKE CONTROL OF KOTAK GEN INSURANCE IN RS 4,051 CR DEAL

Tulsi Naidu, CEO of Asia Pacific at Zurich Insurance, sees India’s vital potential. The partnership with Kotak aims to innovate the Indian insurance market

FCI sells 2.87 lakh tonnes wheat

The Food Corporation of India (FCI), a government-owned entity, conducted its 19th round of e-auction, selling 2.87 lakh tonnes of wheat from its buffer stock to bulk consumers.

Tata Motors to supply, operate 200 e-buses in Jammu, Srinagar

Tata Motors has announced its involvement in a significant initiative to enhance public transportation in Srinagar and Jammu.

NOW, SEND RS 2,000 NOTES VIA POST TO RBI FOR DIRECT BANK CREDIT

For individuals located at a distance from the Reserve Bank's regional offices, this provides a convenient and hassle-free solution

Coal sector grows 16.1% among core industries

The coal sector in India demonstrated an impressive 16.1% growth in September, marking a significant upswing in production among the eight core industries, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industries.

Govt boosts local defense industry with 75% budget reservation

The Indian government has reserved 75% of the defense capital acquisition budget (approximately Rs one lakh crore) for purchases from local companies, according to Defense Minister Rajnath Singh.

Govt investigates Apple's threat notification to opposition MPs, journalists

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has initiated an investigation into the threat notifications received by several Indian opposition MPs and journalists from Apple.

SITHARAMAN DEEPENS INDIA'S ECONOMIC TIES WITH SRI LANKA

SBI played a crucial role in extending a USD 1 billion Line of Credit from India to Sri Lanka during the recent economic crisis, highlighting strong bilateral relations and mutual cooperation