Over 12,000 devotees start 3-day Kailash Yatra in J-K's Doda

The three-day Kailash Yatra commenced in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district on Monday as over 12,000 devotees left for the annual pilgrimage from the ancient Vasuki Nag temple here, officials said.

UP to screen prisoners for TB and HIV from Oct 15

The Uttar Pradesh government will launch a special campaign next month to screen and test inmates of all the 74 jails of the state for tuberculosis, HIV, hepatitis B and C, and sexually transmitted diseases, officials said.

DELHI GOVT TO DELHI COURT: OVER 100 TOILETSCONSTRUCTED FOR TRANSGENDER PEOPLE IN NATIONAL CAPITAL

The Delhi Government in the case Jasmine Kaur Chhabra v. UOI & Ors observed and has informed the Delhi High Court that over 100 toilets have been constructed so far for the transgender persons in the national capital.

BOMBAY HIGH COURT DIRECTED DEPARTMENT TO REFUND TDS AMOUNT DEPOSITED BYASSESSEE UNDER PROTEST

The Bombay High Court in the case Grasim Industries Ltd. Versus Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax observed and has directed the department to refund the TDS amount which is deposited by the assessee under protest.

Telangana High Court Seeks Status Report On Measures Taken For Flood Prevention Around kaleshwaramDam; Disaster Management Act

The Telangana High Court in the case Dr. Cheruku Sudhakar, MBBS. vs. Union of India observed and has asked the government for filing the status report with regards to the responsibility of the Government under Section 39 of the Disaster Management Act.

DELHI HIGH COURT: OVERLOOKED ASSESSE'S REPLY DEMONSTRATED NON-APPLICATION OF MIND BY THE AO

The Delhi High Court in the case Aphv India Investco. Private Limited Versus ACITobserved and has quashed the orders of draft assessment, the final assessment orders, and consequential demand on the grounds that the assessing officer inadvertently overlooked the email reply of the assessee, in which the assessee disclosed the vital facts which pertains to the said case.

Byju'soffers surprise $1.2 bn repayment proposal to lenders

Byju's, the prominent Indian edtech company, has sprung a surprising repayment offer on its lenders. According to individuals knowledgeable about the matter, the firm has proposed repaying its entire $1.2 billion term loan in under six months.

France, Bangladeshsign bilateral deals on infra, satellite system

Bangladesh and France on Monday signed two bilateral agreements to improve cooperation in infrastructure and to build the first-ever earth observation satellite after French President Emmanuel Macron held wide-ranging talks with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina here.

New Delhi declaration shows our G20 presidency was able shape global issues

As the G20 Summit wrapped up on Sunday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said that the New Delhi G20 Leaders Declaration showed that India's presidency was able to table ideas, shape global issues, bridge divides, and forge consensus.

Cleantech Solar launches India's first VPPA operation

Cleantech Solar, a prominent provider of renewable energy solutions for businesses in India and Southeast Asia, is pleased to announce the successful launch of its inaugural Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA).

Perfios secures $229M in series D funding from Kedaara

Financial technology (fintech) firm Perfios has announced a successful Series D funding round, securing $229 million in investment from the private equity firm Kedaara Capital.

COINBASE HALTS SERVICES IN INDIA AMID REGULATORY CHALLENGES

Coinbase intends to discontinue exchange services for its Indian users, notifying certain customers via email, and has halted new signups for over a year

UGC initiates program to train 15L higher education teachers

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has initiated a program to train 15 lakh higher education teachers for the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

Mehbooba asks PM to reconsider move to remove duties on walnuts, apples

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has requested that Prime Minister Narendra Modi reconsider the decision to remove additional duties on apples, walnuts, and almonds imported from the US, saying it will have a devastating effect on the horticulture industry in Jammu and Kashmir.

Poor monsoon rains impact pulse sowing in this Kharif season

The decrease in pulse sowing by 8.58% during the kharif season can be attributed to the deficit monsoon.

KEJRIWAL GOVT BANS SALE, PURCHASE USE OF BURSTS TO CURB POLLUTION

The government has decided to ban the production, storage, sale, and bursting of crackers, said Environment Minister Gopal Rai

ITI develops laptop, micro-PC called SMAASH

ITI Limited, a state-owned company under the Ministry of Communication, has introduced a new range of laptops and micro-PCs branded as \"SMAASH,\" designed to meet international standards of quality and performance. Developed in collaboration with Intel Corporation, these products have already been deployed in the market and have won tenders, even competing against multinational brands like Acer, HP, Dell, and Lenovo.

IMEC to make global supply chain resilient, EEPC India

The India-Middle East-Corridor,' announced during the G20 Leaders' Summit in Delhi, has emerged as a transformative project with far-reaching implications for global trade and economic connectivity. This ambitious initiative aims to connect India with Europe via the Middle East, leveraging sea and port routes. It holds the potential to redefine the movement of goods and services across continents, reduce logistics costs, and bolster the resilience of the global supply chain.

FCI SELLS 1.66 LAKH TONNES WHEAT IN E-AUCTION

FCI limited individual buyers to curb hoarding and support smaller retailers. Wheat prices remained stable, but high rice prices led to government intervention for market stability.

Yogi Govt to test learning outcomes with Sept 11-16 exams in UP

The Yogi government has scheduled the Nipun Assessment Test (NAT) to take place between September 11 and 16.

KERALA HIGH COURT: COURT QUASHED ABETMENT OF SUICIDE CASE AGAINST DEFENCE ASPIRANT FOR 'KEEPING AWAY' FROM GIRLFRIEND; NO POSITIVE ACT OF INSTIGATION

The Kerala High Court in the case Sunil Kumar V State of Kerala observed and has quashed the criminal proceedings which is intiated against the Defence aspirant for allegedly abetting the suicide of his college-girlfriend by keeping away from their relationship after passing out

ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT GRANTED BAIL TO LIFE-CONVICT WOMAN WHO ALLEGEDLY KILLED A DOCTOR BY CHOPPING OFF HIS PRIVATE PART IN 2013

The Allahabad High Court in the case Preeti Lata vs. State of U.Pobserved and has granted bail to the life convict woman who was sentenced to life imprisonment by the trial in 2016 after the court found her guilty of killing the doctor in 2013 by chopping off his private part and later sending the same to his wife

JAMMU AND KASHMIR HIGH COURT: ONLY NATION FREEDOM FIGHTERS ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS UNDER SWATANTRATASAINIK SAMMAN PENSION SCHEME, NOT MILITANCY FIGHTERS

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court in the case Noor Ahmad Shah vs. Union of India and Ors observed and has held that individuals who fought against the militancy do not meet the criteria for pension as it has been stated under the SwantantrataSainik Samman Pension Scheme

MoU Signed Between Supreme Court of India And Supreme Court of Singapore For Judicial Corporation

The memorandum of understanding, MoU has been signed between the Supreme Court of India and the Supreme Court of Singapore in the field of judicial cooperation

Punjab And Haryana High Court: Criticised Police For Charging Only 'Poor Persons', Shielding ‘Real Culprits'; Illegal Mining

The Punjab And Haryana High Court in the case Aajamdeen v. State of Punjab observed and has taken a stern view against the officers of Punjab Police for charging only 'poor persons like drivers in a case of illegal mining and coal transportation, while shielding the 'real culprits' at whose behest such activities were being carried out

PIL CHALLENGED APPOINTMENT OF CBI DIRECTOR WITHDRAWN FROM BOMBAY HIGH COURT, 'INFRUCTUOUS'

The court was informed that the office term had ended rendering the PIL infructuous. The said position is now held by IPS officer Praveen Sood

G20 declaration a 'coup' for Modi amid Ukraine conflict

The G20 declaration, which hit snags on the language to describe the Ukraine war, amounted to a \"coup\" for host Prime Minister Narendra Modi though the final compromise statement reflected a stand far softer than those the US and its Western allies have adopted on Russia, the world media said on Sunday

India's G20 presidency set path for world: Ajay Banga

World Bank President Ajay Banga praised India’s leadership during its G20 presidency, highlighting the unanimous adoption of the G20 declaration by all member nations

SUNAK ANNOUNCES $2 BN TO GREEN CLIMATE FUND

UK commits USD 2bn to Green Climate Fund, its largest single funding commitment to tackle climate change

Prez Murmu to launch NeVA project of Guj Assembly

The inauguration of the NeVA project by President Murmu in Gujarat on 12 September to inaugurate the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) project at the state Assembly and the state Information Department is a significant event for the state