G20 Framework Working Group wraps up in Raipur

The fourth and final meeting of the G20 Framework Working Group (FWG) took place under the Indian Presidency, concluding a two-day gathering in Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh.

42 PER CENT OF YOUNG GRADUATES UNEMPLOYED

Graduates tend to find jobs after a delay, with unemployment decreasing significantly for those aged 35 and above

'Govt committed to crackdown on child marriages'

Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly, Dr. Numal Momin, said on Tuesday that the state government is \"committed to crackdown\" on the alleged child marriage cases.

ISRO's solar mission advances towards Sun-Earth L1 point

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced on Tuesday that its maiden solar mission, Aditya-L1, has performed the Trans-Lagrangean Point 1 Insertion (TLII) manoeuvre successfully, and the spacecraft is now in a trajectory that will take it to the Sun-Earth L1 point.

CM Sukhu engages in heated debate with Jairam Thakur

In a fierce attack against the opposition, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Sukhu said that the previous Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government had sold the rights of the state by signing an MoU in the energy sector during the investor meeting.

11 trains cancelled, 12 diverted in Odisha, J'khand

Atleast 11 trains were cancelled and 12 othAceasta est ers diverted under the jurisdiction of South Eastern Railways (SER) and East Coast Railways (ECOR) in Jharkhand and Odisha respectively in view of an indefinite rail blockade called by Kurmi organisations in three eastern states from Wednesday, officials said.

PM MODI SETS AMBITIOUS AGENDA IN NEW PARL BUILDING DEBUT

The Prime Minister said it is the dawn of the Amrit Kaal as India is moving forward with a resolve for the future by heading into the new Parliament edifice

PAKISTAN SC BEGAN LIVE STREAMING OF HEARING CASES FOR 1ST TIME

For the first time in history of Pakistan, the Supreme Court on Monday began live streaming the hearing of cases on the 1st day of the new Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa.

SUPREME COURT: WORKING FOR LONG PERIOD ON CONTRACTUAL BASIS CREATES NO VESTED RIGHT FOR REGULARIZATION

The Supreme Court in the case observed and has held that by working for a long period of time on contractual basis, no vested legal right is being acquired for regularisation in service.

KARNATAKA HIGH COURT SAYS GOVERNMENT SHOULD CONSIDER BRINGING AGE LIMIT FOR SOCIAL MEDIA USE: SCHOOL CHILDREN SO ADDICTED TO IT

The Karnataka High court in the case X CORP And Union of India & Others observed and has orally suggested to the Union Government that it should being in an age limit for the use of social media.

Customized strategy key to lower maternal and child mortality

The health officials and experts began deliberating strategies and interventions on Tuesday to address gaps in quality and equitable health services and further accelerate the reduction of maternal, newborn, and child deaths in the WHO South-East Asia Region.

CANADA & INDIA EXPEL DIPLOMATS AMID KHALISTAN LEADER'S MURDER PROBE

Hardeep Singh Nijjar was gunned down on 18 June 18 outside a Sikh cultural centre in Surrey, British Columbia

Erkey Motors leads India's Electric Two-Wheeler Race

Erkey Motors is well-positioned to lead this transformation in the Indian electric two-wheeler market because to its unwavering dedication to innovation and sustainability.

Air India Express, AirAsia India begin interline bookings

As part of an agreement between the two Tata ASP Group airlines, Air India Express and AirAsia India have started accepting interline reservations.

Govt rejects OTT revenue sharing with Telcos

The Center does not intend for telecom companies and over-the-top (OTT) operators who use telco data to share money.

NESTLE CUTS MAGGI PRICE, 40 GRAMS PACK NOW AT RS 10

Nestle to introduce 40 gm Maggi packets for INR10 in market expansion bid September 19, 2023 Snack TeamMaggi In an effort to increase its market presence

Bureau of Indian Standards launches 6,467 standard clubs

The Bureau Standards of Indian (BIS) has launched a program called \"Standard Clubs\" to empower India's youth and promote awareness about standards and quality in various sectors.

IREDA signs MoU with BOM for project financing

The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bank of Maharashtra to fund a diverse spectrum of renewable energy projects.

Old pension scheme's burden 4.5x of new system

According to a study conducted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the old pension scheme is 4.5 times more expensive than the existing National Pension Scheme (NPS).

CRISIL'S DRIP INDEX REVEALS PRESSURE ON 7 CROPS AND 9 STATES

The deficit is currently the highest in North-East India (-20% of LPA on September 14), followed by the South Peninsula (-10%), central India (-8%), and North-West India (-1%).

Household net savings drop to multi-decade low

Indian households experienced a significant drop in net savings during the fiscal year 2022-2023, with savings falling by 19 percent compared to the previous fiscal year, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on September 18.

30 Sep last date to submit Rs 2k notes

The deadline to exchange Tor or deposit the withdrawn Rs 2,000 notes is fast approaching, but banks are not witnessing any significant rush in their branches.

India's coal consumption to increase by 38 per cent

India is set to significantly increase its annual coal consumption, adding 292 million tonnes (MT) of coal each year as the country plans to introduce 25-30 gigawatts (GW) of thermal power generation on top of the 49 GW of coal-based units already under construction. This move is expected to raise total coal usage by 38%, as reported by the Financial Express.

India Equity FDI Drops to $5.7 billion

India's equity foreign direct investment (FDI) experienced a significant decline, dropping to $13.9 billion in April-July 2023, down from $22.04 billion during the same period a year ago.

'INDIA'S BANKING SECTOR IN GOOD SHAPE'

Indian public sector banks (PSBs), once seen as underperformers, have witnessed a remarkable turnaround, with the PSU Bank index surging by 52% over the past year, outperforming major private banks

EAM JAISHANKAR HAILS SANTINIKETAN'S UNESCO HERITAGE STATUS AS TRIBUTE TO TAGORE

India's Santiniketan, the abode of Rabindranath Tagore, has been granted UNESCO's World Heritage status

DELHI HC SEEKS RESPONSES ON PLEA SEEKING RTE ACT BENEFITS TO AFGHAN REFUGEE STUDENTS

The Delhi High Court on Monday sought responses from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and other concerned parties regarding a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by 46 Afghan refugee students attending an MCD-run school in Jangpura.

SC Rejects Plea for 'One Constitutional Religion' in India

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a plea that called for a single “constitutional religion” in India, questioning the petitioner about his intent to prevent people from practicing their own religious beliefs.

MONEY LAUNDERING CASE: ED ISSUES SUMMONS TO JHARKHAND CM SOREN

The Directorate of Enforcement has recently issued a fresh summons to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and asked him to appear on September 23 in a money laundering case.

JHARKHAND HIGH COURT QUASHED RAPE FIR: MARRIED WOMAN CANNOT CLAIM CONSENT TO ESTABLISH PHYSICAL RELATIONS OUTSIDE MARRIAGE OBTAINED ON FALSE PROMISE TO MARRY

The Jharkhand High Court in the case observed and has dismissed the rape case filed by the woman who was the married adult, wherein noted that she was fully aware of the potential consequences of engaging in a physical relationship with another person.