MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT SETS UP NEW PANEL REPLACING SC'S CENTRAL EMPOWERED COMMITTEE

The Union Environment Ministry on Friday set up a new Central Empowered Committee, replacing an ad hoc expert panel with the same name which assisted the Supreme Court in matters of forest and environment issues.

K'TAKA HC GRANTS INTERIM STAY ON REMOVAL OF KSPCB CHAIRMAN

The Karnataka High Court has passed an interim stay on the State government's corrigendum order dated August 31, which terminated the tenure of Shanth A. Thimmaiah as the Chairperson of the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB).

SC EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER LENIENCY TOWARDS CONTEMNORS DEFYING COURT ORDERS

The Supreme Court has expressed concern over a lenient approach taken by judicial institutions, stating that it has emboldened unscrupulous litigants to defy court orders with impunity.

SC ORDERS RELEASE OF MAN JAILED FOR 12 YEARS AS JUVENILITY AT OFFENSE TIME CONFIRMED

The Supreme Court has ordered the release of a man who had already served more than 12 years in prison after receiving a life sentence for a murder committed in 2005.

'G20 declaration will reflect voice of Global South'

The New Delhi leaders' at the end of the G20 Summit will reflect the voice of the Global South, India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said on Friday and noted that accelerating SDGs, improving learning outcomes, and nutrition have been critical for India's presidency.

PM Modi holds talks with Mauritius counterpart

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Mauritius counterpart, Pravind Jugnauth, on Friday and held a bilateral meeting in New Delhi.

G20 HAS BEEN A HUGE SUCCESS FOR INDIA: UK PM RISHI SUNAK

I feel we are going to have a very good couple of days of deliberations and decisions made, said Sunak

TVS Supply Chain soars 20% in 2 days

The price of TVS Supply Chain Solutions' stock increased for a second day in a row on Friday, rising 9% in intraday trade to Rs 241.55 on the BSE. The stock of the recently listed logistic solution provider company has increased 20% during the last two trading days. Compared to its issue price of Rs 197 per share, it is currently trading 23% higher. On August 23, the company debuted on the stock market.

Zepto appoints Ankit Agarwal as chief product officer

Ankit Agarwal has been promoted to chief product officer at Zepto, the rapid commerce company that recently became this year's first unicorn in India.Zepto's complete product management, from customers to the supply chain and last-mile deliveries, would fall under Agarwal's purview. We create trends instead of following them. I'm thrilled to be a part of the group that is transforming Indian business, added Agarwal.

RELIANCE PERFORMAX ACTIVEWEAR AIMS FOR 5X GROWTH. FOOTBALL SPONSOR

Reliance Retail projects a five-fold increase in sales for its sportswear division. 5-fold rise in 3 years; becomes the Indian football team's uniform sponsor

T'gana CM KCR to inaugurate Nine medical colleges

Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao will inaugurate nine medical colleges in the state on 19 September.

PM Modi to unveil Rs 50k cr expansion project of BPCL refinery

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lay the foundation stone for an Rs 50,000 crore expansion project at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited>s (BPCL) Bina refinery in Madhya Pradesh on 14 September.

AVAADA GROUP TO SET UP GREEN HYDROGEN, AMMONIA PLANT IN ODISHA

'The MoU is a crucial milestone in our journey towards the fruition of our Green Ammonia venture,' remarked Vineet Mittal.

Digital India initiatives showcased at G20 Summit

India is showcasing its key digital public infrastructure projects at the G20 summit, highlighting its achievements and advancements in the digital domain.

World Bank says India's digital infras has transformative impact

India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) has earned global acclaim from the World Bank for its transformative impact, transcending mere financial inclusion. The international financial institution praised India's achievements, asserting that what the country has accomplished in just six years would have otherwise taken approximately five decades.

India important for future mfg: Foxconn

India's trajectory as a manufacturing powerhouse in the electronics and hi-tech sectors is increasingly gaining global attention and validation. Young Liu, the Chairman and CEO of Hon Hai Technology Group, widely known as Foxconn, has joined the chorus of global voices recognizing India's pivotal role in the future of manufacturing. His comments underscore the vast potential and opportunities that India presents to the world, particularly in the realm of electronics and advanced technology.

Governance, customer-centricity key to fintech growth

In the ever-evolving world of fintech, the pursuit of sustainable growth takes center stage as stakeholders grapple with the need for effective governance mechanisms and unwavering customer-centricity.

GOVT EXPANDS MANDATORY GOLD HALLMARKING TO 55 NEW DISTRICTS

Before June 16, 2021, gold hallmarking in India was voluntary. Yet, realizing the need to guarantee gold product quality, the govt mandated gold hallmarking

ED summons family of C garh CM's political advisor Vinod

Vinod Verma, political advisor to Chhattisgarh Chief Minister BhupeshBaghel, on Wednesday said his family members including two sons have been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED)

MP TO BE TOP HYDROGEN FUEL PRODUCER: GADKARI

Gadkari said villages should also be developed on the lines of smart cities Gadkari said villages should also be developed on the lines of smart cities

CALCUTTA HIGH COURTTO STATE IN PLEA AGAINST RAGGING IN BENGAL'S UNIVERSITIES; CONDUCT STUDENT BODY ELECTIONS, SET UP ANTI-RAGGING COMMITTEE

The Calcutta High Court in the case Sudip Raha v Jadavpur University &Ors and Sayan Banerjee v State of WB & orsobserved and has expressed concerns over the endemic of ragging prevalent across Universities in West Bengal, and the nonimplementation of a report by the RK Raghavan Committee, which was being constituted in the year 2009 by the Supreme Court to reduce instances of ragging

SUPREME COURT: APPEAL FROM WORKER'S COMPENSATION COMMISSION CAN BE ENTERTAINED ONLY IF THERE IS SUBSTANTIAL QUESTION OF LAW

The Supreme Court in the case Fulmati Dhramdev Yadav vs New India Assurance Co Ltd observed and has stated that an appeal from an order of Workmen’s Compensation Commissioner can be entertained only if there exists a substantial question of law which is to be considered

NET-ZERO TARGET: INDIA AMONG 5 MAJOR GLOBAL ECONOMIES

In the last few yrs, India has increased invest in the e-vehicle industry, and renewable energy sector

PM MODI URGES MINISTERS TO DOWNLOAD 'G20 INDIA APP' FOR SUMMIT

Prior to this week's G20 conference in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged all ministers to download the G20 India smartphone app

IndiGo notifies flight cancellations for G20 summit

IndiGo announced that customers had been informed of flight disruptions at the Delhi airport due to the G20 Summit

Delhi Metro services to begin from 4 am on 8-10 Sep

The announcement regarding the Delhi Metro services starting from 4 am on all lines from 8-10 September during the G20 Summit is unrelated to the topic of income tax return filings

India okays add'l funds for industrial dev scheme for HP, U'khand

The Indian Cabinet has approved an additional allocation of INR 1,164, 53 crores ($158 million) for the Industrial Development Scheme (IDS) for Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand

CBDT PROCESSES OVER 60 MN ITR FILINGS FOR AY 2023-24

The Income Tax Department has also issued refunds for over 2.45 crore returns till 5 September, it said

G20 delegates to experience UPI in India

In an effort to leverage India’s G20 Presidency as an opportunity to showcase the nation’s digital public goods and the “Digital India” initiative, the central government has decided to offer practical experiences to approximately 1,000 visiting foreign delegates with hands-on demonstrations of UPI (Unified Payments Interface) wallet technology

Over 4L Indians may die awaiting US Green Cards: Report

A recent study reveals a staggering backlog of over 10.5 lakh (1.05 million) Indians awaiting employment-based Green Cards in the United States, with the grim possibility that approximately 4 lakh (400,000) of them may pass away before they obtain this coveted legal document of permanent residency