India maintains 40th rank in Global Innovation Index 2023

NDIA has retained its 40th rank out of 132 economies in the Global Innovation Index (GII) for 2023, as published by the World Intellectual Property Organisation.

'Take action against varsities offering unspecified degrees'

The Delhi High Court, in its order, has asked the University Grant Commission (UGC) to take appropriate and necessary actions against the universities and colleges offering unspecified degrees, and such universities are liable for penalties under Section 24 of the UGC Act, 1956.

BJP CEC TO MEET ON 30 SEP TO DISCUSS CANDIDATES FOR POLLS

Earlier, the BJP released its first list of candidates for the Madhya Pradesh assembly elections on August 17, revealing the names of 39 candidates

Delhi High Court Stayed Executive Committee Elections Of Gymnastics Federation Of India; Sports Code Compliance

The Delhi High Court in the case Padmaja Garikipati v. Union of India And Anr observed and has stayed the election of the office bearers and the executive committee members of the Gymnastics Federation of India, GFI.

ORISSA HIGH COURT GIVES LAST CHANCE TO CENTRE, STATE TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 19B) POSH ACT; DISPLAY PENAL CONSEQUENCES OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT, PROVIDE COMPLAINT NO

The Orissa High Court in the case Biyat Pragya Tripathy v. Government of Odisha&Ors observed and has given last chance to authorities under both the Union and the State Government to implement the mandate as stated under Section 19(b) of the Sexual Harassment of Women and Workplace (the Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, i.e., the 'POSH Act'.

DELHI HIGH COURT ASKED UGC TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST COLLEGE OFFERING UNSPECIFIED DEGREES

The Delhi High Court in the case Rahul Mahajan v. Ministry of Education And Ors observed and has directed the University Grants Commission, UGC in order to take necessary action against the varsities and colleges offering unspecified degrees and ensure compliance of law which includes the penal provisions on the issue.

US Embassy in India exceeds 10L nonimmigrant visa goal

On Thursday, the US Mission to India surpassed its goal of processing one million non-immigrant visa applications in 2023, with Ambassador Eric Garcetti personally handing over the one millionth visa to a couple who will be heading to the United States to attend their son's graduation at MIT. Dr Ranju Singh, senior consultant, Lady Hardinge College was elated at receiving an email from the US Embassy about hers being the one millionth visa this year. Her husband Puneet Dargan, was granted the next visa. The couple will be travelling to the US in May, 2024.

Byju's to skip campus placements for cost-cutting

The company's intensive cost-cutting measures, Byju's will not undertake campus placements this year. As part of its cost-reduction drive, the edtech company has let off more than 13,000 employees in the previous year. Byju's has discussed campus recruitment with a number of engineering colleges, including certain Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT)s. According to the article, they have not yet received any confirmation regarding the hiring timeline.

Indonesia bans e-comm transactions on social media

Indonesia has imposed a ban on social media -platforms from doubling as e-commerce sites in order to prevent misuse of data, as reported in the news. The announcement was made on 25 September. Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan, after a closed meeting on electronic commerce issues, said, \"Social media can only be used to facilitate the promotion of goods or services, but direct transactions... \"And direct payments are no longer allowed; social media can only be used for promotion.\"

SRI LANKA'S RECOVERY UNCERTAIN DESPITE SIGNS OF STABILISATION: IMF

Despite early signs of stabilisation, full economic recovery in Sri Lanka is not yet assured, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said, as per the media report.

HP and Google to produce chrome books in India

HP, a manufacturer of personal computers, has partnered with Google to begin producing Chromebooks in India on October 2. According to a statement from HP, the Chromebook devices will be produced at the Flex Facility outside of Chennai, where HP has been making a variety of laptops and desktops since August 2020.

YouTube tops as go-to platform for Indian video viewers

Statement made on Wednesday by the video streaming service, online Indians create personal video universes with an average of five different material sources, with YouTube serving as the \"foremost\" option for video viewing.

AWS FORECASTS RS 1.6 TRILLION GAIN BY 2030

Amazon web services report forecasts 45.9 million jobs in healthcare, education, and agriculture sectors, 9% of India's employment

Government amends cable TV Network rules

A number of significant amendments to the Cable Television Network Rules, 1994 have been started by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting with the goal of streamlining the MultiSystem Operator (MSO) registration process and encouraging infrastructure sharing with broadband service providers to increase internet access throughout the country.

Indian Railways deal with Russian JV for Vande Bharat

The Indo-Russian joint venture (JV), Kinet Railway Solutions, and the Indian Railways have agreed on a supply agreement for the production of Vande Bharat trains. Prior to the United States imposing new penalties against key officials connected with the Russian partners in this joint venture with the Indian company, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), the JV's viability has been questioned.

SIDBI TO LAUNCH 'GST SAHAY' APP FOR MSME FINANCING

GST Sahay will be an invoice-financing marketplace where MSMEs can use their unpaid invoices to get quick working capital loans

Women's Reservation Bill boosts gender parity, development

As discussions surrounding the Women's Reservation Bill in India reverberate through the country's political landscape, it raises pertinent questions about the representation of women in politics, both in India and on a global scale.

TECH GIANTS AND EDTECH FIRMS FACE 18% IGST

Effective October 1, 2023, major tech companies like Google, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and certain edtech firms are set to face an Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) of up to 18 percent on services provided to both the government and individuals in India. This development comes following a notification issued by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, signaling the end of exemptions from IGST for these services, as reported in The Economic Times.

Mineral production surges 10.7 per cent

In a notable development, India's mineral production sector experienced a remarkable upswing in July 2023, with a substantial 10.7 percent increase compared to the same month in the previous year. These encouraging findings, based on the latest data released by the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), underscore a positive trajectory in the country's mineral production, as highlighted in the Ministry of Mines' press release.

India's CAD widens to 1.1 per cent of GDP

India's current account deficit (CAD) expanded to $9.2 billion in the first quarter of fiscal year 2023-24 (Q1 FY24), representing 1.1 percent of the country's gross domestic product (GDP).

56TH NPG EVALUATES RS 52,000 CR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT

Four road and two railway projects seek to enhance connectivity and socio-economic development, aided by the NMP portal's geospatial data for planning

Importance of One Nation, One Election

PM Modi’s pitch for “one nation, one election” has been the need of the nation for decades.

Should Justin Trudeau resign as Canadian PM?

Shambolic approach on Khalistan may be the crowning to too many disasters under his tenure.

Delhi High Court Quashed Wife's FIR Against Husband After Settlement, Asked Him To Contribute Towards Delhi's Green Cover

The Delhi High Court in the case Kartikya Swami And Ors. v. State (the NCT Of Delhi) observed and has asked the man to make contributions towards the green cove of the national capital.

KRISHNA JANMABHOOMI: SC TO HEAR PLEA CHALLENGING TRANSFER OF CASES ON OCT 3

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will hear on October 3 the petition challenging the Allahabad High Court’s order to transfer all cases related to the Mathura Krishna Janambhoomi land dispute from the District Court Mathura to itself.

Sanjay Raut criticises CM Shinde over rainfall situation in Maha

On Wednesday, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Bala saheb Thackeray) leader Sanjay Raut hit out at Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde on over the rainfall situation in the state that has triggered waterlogging and floods in several parts of Maharashtra.

UAE: GPSSA REVIEWS INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE REPORTS

The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) held its sixth Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday, chaired by Mubarak Rashed Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Authority’s Board of Directors.

CPEC cooperation faces hurdles in energy, infra projects

China has disagreed with further expansion in sectors of energy, water management, and climate change under the ChinaPakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), highlighting the challenges faced by both countries, as per the media report.

'Bdesh not worried about US Visa restrictions'

As the time for general elections approaches in Bangladesh, the issue of US visa restrictions for Bangladesh has once again arisen.

Singapore Airlines urges swift Vistara-Air India merger completion

Singapore Airlines on Tuesday said it aims to complete the merger of Vistara with Air India “as soon as possible” subject to remaining approvals from relevant authorities.