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Budget May Raise Key Subsidies by 8% to $47 Billion in FY26

India is likely to increase spending on food, fertiliser, and cooking gas subsidies to 4.1 trillion rupees ($47.41 billion) in the next fiscal year, government sources said, a moderate 8% year-on-year increase to cover higher food and energy costs.

SC Defers Hearing on Contempt Plea Against UP Authorities

The Supreme Court on Friday deferred the hearing of a contempt petition against Uttar Pradesh authorities by one week, following a request from the petitioner's lawyer for an adjournment due to the unavailability of the arguing counsel.

SBI Urges Higher Healthcare Spending, Uniform GST on Medical Devices

As the Union Government gears up for Budget 2025, a report by State Bank of India stated that the government should give significant focus to revitalizing the insurance and healthcare sectors in the country.

Rupee's fall due to dollar's rise, intervention can harm exports

Attributing the fall in Indian rupee solely to the US dollar getting stronger, former Reserve Bank governor Raghuram Rajan has said any intervention by the RBI on this can end up harming Indian exports even as he urged policymakers to focus on creating more jobs and boosting household consumption.

Winter's Impact on Respiratory Health: Simple Steps to Stay Protected

Winter brings more than just hazy mornings and a crisp chill in the air; it also ushers in a season of increased vulnerability for our respiratory systems.

US Court Clears Tahawwur Rana's Extradition to India

In a significant move for India's effort to prosecute those responsible for the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, the US Supreme Court has cleared the way for the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, wanted in 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

Taural India inks MoU to expand Supa manufacturing in Maharashtra

Taural India, a leading world class integrated aluminium foundry, and the Government of Maharashtra have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand the company’s advanced manufacturing facility in Supa, Ahilya Nagar, Maharashtra.

MEIL, SR Foundations bring Sri Jagannath Temple to Maha Kumbh 2025

MEIL Foundation and SR Foundation Unite for Spiritual and Societal Upliftment.

Greaves Cotton Q3 FY25: Diversified strategy drives growth and strong margins

Greaves Cotton Limited, a leading diversified engineering company in India, has reported strong financial results for the period ending December 31, 2024.

SUPREME COURT ASKS SIT TO PROBE: DID NOIDA AUTHORITIES PAY EXCESS COMPENSATION TO LANDOWNERS? WHETHER NOIDA LACKS TRANSPARENCY?

The Supreme Court in the case Virendra Singh Nagar v. State of Uttar Pradesh and another constituted a Special Investigation Team, SIT to investigate whether the officers of the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority, NOIDA paid excess land acquisition compensation to certain land owners.

Legally defensible but politically indefensible

Sedition IPC and Section 152 BNS: In 2022 the Supreme Court of India bad suspended the trial of cases under Section 124A IPC taking cognizance of its misuse given its broad ambit and directed the government to reconsider this law. The context to it is important there bad been rise in registration of sedition cases during 2010 and 2021. Further conviction rate is as low as 33 percent indicating the falsity of cases.

SUPREME COURT: PLAINT WITH MULTIPLE RELIEFS CANNOT BE REJECTED JUST BECAUSE SOME RELIEFS ARE BARRED UNDER ORDER VII RULE 11 OF CPC

The Supreme Court in the case Central Bank Of India And Anr. Versus Smt. Prabha Jain And Ors observed that when a Plaint includes multiple reliefs, it cannot be rejected solely because one of the reliefs is being barred by law, as long as the other reliefs remain valid.

BATAIYO, INDIA'S FIRST ZERO-COMMISSION SUPER APP, LAUNCHES ON JANUARY 26, 2025

Bataiyo revolutionizes service connections with a zero-commission, trust-based platform launching on Republic Day.

SC appoints SIT to probe illegal compensation in NOIDA

Dissatisfied with a UP government-appointed panel probing the issue of illegal compensation to land owners paid by NOIDA officials, the Supreme Court has appointed an SIT to look into it.

Supreme Court reserves treasurer post for women in Bengaluru Advocates' Association; suggests 30% women reservation in General Council

The Supreme Court in the case Kavitha H.C. Versus The State Of Karnataka And Ors and connected cases observed and has directed that the post of Treasurer be exclusively earmarked for women candidates.

Fake lawyer's issue: SC says verification of advocates must be expedited, seeks BCI report in 8 weeks

The Supreme Court in the case Bar Council Of India Versus Poonam Ashok Goud observed and has expressed serious concern over the delay caused in the verification of advocates’ law degrees and enrolment by the Bar Councils.

Open Al: Delhi High Court lacks jurisdiction to hear copyright suit

Open AI, backed by Microsoft and creator of ChatGPT, challenged Delhi High Court’s jurisdiction in a copyright lawsuit by ANI.

HEMANT SHARMA: BALANCING DUTY AND CREATIVITY THROUGH THE LENS

Senior IPS officer Hemant Sharma is known for his exemplary work in the police force, but he has also carved a niche for himself as a talented photographer.

Court exempts Kejriwal, Sisodia from appearing in excise case during campaigning

A Delhi court on Friday exempted former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Durgesh Pathak from personally appearing in a excise case as they were campaigning for upcoming assembly elections.

DALIT VOTES MAY SPLIT BETWEEN AAP, BJP, CONG

AAP faces disillusionment over unmet promises on manual scavenging and municipal labour issues.

Mumbai 5th, Delhi 8th in Asia-Pacific's top cities for cross-border investment

Mumbai ranks fifth and New Delhi eighth among the top 10 most preferred markets in the Asia Pacific region for cross-border investment, according to CBRE.

Pine wind power to acquire 26% Interest in formosa 2 offshore wind farm

Pine Wind Power Co., Ltd (Pine Wind) has entered into an agreement to acquire from Macquarie Asset Management (Macquarie) its 26% equity and debt interest in Formosa 2 International Investment Co., Ltd, a 376MW operational offshore wind farm located off the coast of Miaoli County (Formosa 2 Offshore Wind Farm).

From local roots to global change - A sustainability story

Parul Vyas’s journey in sustainability is a story of passion, hard work, and global impact.

PM Modi reaffirms commitment to empower girls on National Girl Child

On the occasion of National Girl Child Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reiterated the government's commitment to keep empowering the girl child and ensure a wide range of opportunities for them.

Key features of Group Health Insurance plans

Group health insurance is a vital part of an employees' benefit package.

Delhi's maximum temp settles at 23.7°C with moderate AQI

Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 23.7 degrees Celsius with moderate air quality on Friday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded in the moderate' category at 199, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Govt's tax revenue to reach Rs 28.2T in FY26: Report

The government's tax collections are expected to remain healthy in the financial year 2025-26 (FY26), according to a report by CareEdge Ratings.

Supreme Court imposes Rs 2 lakh cost on petitioner over repeated bail applications, asks police to arrest him

The Supreme Court in the case Parteek Arora @ Parteek Juneja Versus.

Subsidy may hit Rs 4.2L Cr in FY25: BoB

The subsidy burden of the government is expected to rise to approximately Rs 4.14.2 lakh crore in the financial year 2024-25 (FY25) more than the budget estimates, according to a report by the Bank of Baroda.

Centre notifies appointment of 5 judges to High Courts of Rajasthan, Allahabad and Bombay

The Central Government has notified the appointment of 5 judges to Rajasthan High Court, Allahabad High Court and Bombay High Court.