MINING TAX RULING BY SC COULD HIT WIDE RANGE OF PRODUCERS: S&P

A shifting tax landscape for mining companies in India will have a pass-on effect on steel and other industries, and ultimately on the Indian consumer, asserted S&P Global Ratings.

Custom duty cut will promote industry: FM

Responding to the questions raised on indirect taxes in the Finance Bill on Wednesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the government has brought in transformational changes to enable growth and employment in the country.

Reliance maintains its No 1 position among India Inc in social responsibility spends

As per Reliance Industries Limited's annual, the conglomerate maintained its position as India's largest corporate philanthropy.

Bill to amend Waqf Act likely today

A Bill aimed at amending 44 sections of the Waqf Act of 1995 is expected to be presented in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, according to top government sources.

LS passes Finance Bill

Government has strived for growth, employment, simplification of tax laws, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Slugfest ensues as Oppn cries foul; PM roots for her comeback

As hopes of over billion people dashed after Vinesh Phogat was disqualified, A slugfest ensued with politicians trading barbs on just who was responsible for the mess.

A BILLION HOPES CRUSHED UNDER 100 GRAMS

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat disqualified from the Paris Olympics for weighing 100g more than permissible limit Wrestling Federation of India has filed appeal to United World Wrestling to reconsider decision to disqualify Vinesh

Manipur violence case: Supreme Court extends term of Justice Gita Mittal Committee by 6 months

The Supreme Court in the Manipur Violence case observed and has granted the extension of Justice Gita Mittal Committee for 6 months.

SC criticises Uttar Pradesh govt for delay in deciding remission application, directs Principal Secretary to appear

The Supreme Court in the case Kuldeep v.State Of UP And Ors. observed and has ordered the Principal Secretary of the prisons department of Uttar Pradesh to appear before the Court via video conference on August 19, 2024 over the government's failure to timely decide remission petition of a convict.

MOTOR ACCIDENT CLAIM: HRA, PF CONTRIBUTION SHOULD BE INCLUDED WHILE COMPUTING LOSS OF DEPENDENCY, SAYS SUPREME COURT

The Supreme Court in the case Meenakshi Versus The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd observed that the emoluments and benefits such as house rent allowance, flexible benefit plan, contribution to provident fund, PF etc. which is accrued to the deceased ought to be included while computing the loss of dependency in order to determine the compensation.

Delhi, Get Ready to Be Dazzled by the Future of Fashion, Interior and Art at iFestival 2024

Get ready to experience the pinnacle of student creativity at iFestival 2024, happening on August 9-10 at the JawaharLal Nehru Indoor Stadium! This year's theme, \"Civilization Type 1,\" delves into the realms of Sustainability, Renewable Energy, and Futuristic Design, promising a bold and immersive journey into the future.

'Conspiracy being hatched by LG, his lawyer and Health Secretary to keep Delhi sick'

Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said on Tuesday that a conspiracy is being hatched by LG Vinai Kumar Saxena, his lawyer and the Health Secretary to keep Delhi sick and in line with this, they have filed false affidavits against him in the court.

SC RESERVES ORDER ON SISODIA'S BAIL PLEA IN EXCISE POLICY CASE

The Supreme Court on Tuesday on Tuesday reserved its order on AAP leader Manish Sisodia's petition challenging the Delhi High Court order rejecting his bail plea in the Delhi excise policy cases.

2008 MALEGAON BLAST: SC DECLINES KULKARNI'S PLEA ON SANCTION

The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined the plea filed by Sameer Kulkarni, one of the accused in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast case, challenging the sanction taken to prosecute him under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act was not proper.

Zika Virus: 66 cases reported 'F in Pune since June, including M 26 pregnant women

At least 66 confirmed cases of Zika Virus have come out in Pune city of Maharashtra, civic officials said on Tuesday.

MP-MLA court upholds 45-day jail sentence of AAP leader Sanjay Singh, others in 2001 case

An MP-MLA court here on Tuesday upheld a 45-day jail sentence for Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh and Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Anoop Sanda in a 23-year-old case related to a road blockade protest.

India's seafood industry achieves 31% growth in 5 years

India has witnessed an increase in seafood exports over the past few years, achieving growth of 30.81 per cent from 2019-20 to 2023-24.

AFTER A REBOUND FROM MONDAY'S BLOODBATH. MARKET CLOSES IN RED

Sensex fell by 166.33 points to settle at 78,593.07, while the Nifty dropped by 63.05 points, closing at 23,992.55

JSW MG Motor launches multiple industry-First EV Ecosystem

JSW MG Motor India launched a series of pioneering electric vehicle (EV) innovations at DriEV.Bharat.

SEBI PROPOSES RELAXING NORMS FOR INVESTMENT ADVISERS, ANALYSTS

Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday proposed relaxing net-worth, qualification and experience requirements for investment advisers and research analysts, a move aimed at curbing the activities of unregulated financial influencers

Steady increase in private gross fixed capital formation over last 5 years: Govt

In a detailed report presented to the Rajya Sabha, the Ministry of Finance, through Minister of State Pankaj Chaudhary, addressed an unstarred question posed by Randeep Singh Surjewala concerning the state of private capital investment in India over the past five years.

Ola Electric IPO subscribed over 4.26 times on final day

The Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Ola Electric Mobility Limited, was being subscribed 4.26 times on the final day of bidding.

GROSS NPA OF PSU BANKS SHOWED A DECLINING TREND IN 5 YEARS: FINMIN

FY 2023-24, Rs 1,70,269 crore written off, with Rs 44,893 crore recovered

Foreign link to social media posts fanning anti-Hasina sentiment exposed

The fast-moving developments in Bangladesh, including removal of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, have highlighted how social media was manipulated to manufacture public discourse in Bangladesh with dangerous implications.

Alumnus donates Rs 228 crore to IIT Madras

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has received the single, largest-ever donation in its history of Rs. 228 crore from its alumnus awardee, Dr Krishna Chivukula (MTech, 1970).

New Delhi monitoring situation of minorities

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that Sheikh Hasina had at very short notice requested approval to come to India.

Big relief: Taxpayers will have two options on LTCG on properties

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed an amendment in the Finance Bill to give big relief on capital gains tax in property transactions.

UNEASY CALM PREVAILS IN BANGLADESH

Muhammad Yunus to take over the reins

Bharti Airtel Q1 net profit jumps 2.5 times to Rs 4 160 crore

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel reported more than 2.5 times jump in its consolidated profit to Rs 4,160 crore in the first quarter ended on June 30, 2024, compared to the year-ago period.

BJP demands Kejriwal's resignation after HC dismisses his plea; AAP to move SC

After the Delhi High Court dismissed CM Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the Excise Policy case, the Bharatiya Janata Party demanded his resignation of Kejriwal while the AAP Legal Cell head said they would approach the Supreme Court challenging the HC decision.