The Business Guardian - March 11, 2025

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March 11, 2025

Maharashtra Will Lead In Achieving PM Modi's Vikasit Bharat Vision By 2047: Ajit Pawar

In his budget presentation for the financial year 2025, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday said that the state is poised to take a leading role in realizing the Prime Minister's dream of a developed India by 2047.

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NCLT Clears Resolution Plan for Universal Buildwell, a Win for Homebuyers

In a significant victory for over 1,000 homebuyers, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved a resolution plan for Universal Buildwell Private Limited's stalled projects.

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Government Initiatives Boost India's Global Medical Tourism

India has long been a leading destination for medical tourists seeking world-class healthcare at competitive prices.

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Wave One Noida: A Premier Hub for Businesses and Investors

Wave One, the iconic 40-story commercial masterpiece in Noida, is now ready to welcome investors, retailers, and businesses to experience a new standard of luxury and corporate excellence.

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ED Raids Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh and His Son's Residence in Liquor Scam Case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday conducted searches at the residence of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel, his son Chaitanya Baghel, and others in connection with an ongoing probe into the alleged multi-crore liquor scam, sources said.

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Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Hits Back at Union Minister Pradhan on NEP, Calls Him 'Arrogant'

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK party chief MK Stalin on Monday lashed out at Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan who during Lok Sabha proceedings today termed the State government as \"dishonest\" and \"ruining\" the future of students.

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US Tariffs to Have Minimal Impact on Indian Pharma CDMOs: Report

Indian pharma companies like CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) will not see major disruptions from the proposed US tariffs of 10-25 per cent, according to a report by B&K Securities.

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Direct selling is a huge opportunity for women: Rekha Gupta

Direct Selling-Women Entrepreneurs Summit 2025 was organized by ADSEI and CAIT at Indira Gandhi Stadium in Delhi on International Women's Day.

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Mindspace REIT Ecorun: Advancing Mumbai's Green Future

Mumbai sprinted toward a greener future with the Mindspace REIT EcoRun, an electrifying blend of marathon energy and sustainability, powered by Mindspace Business Parks REIT and Mirchi.

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Healthians Secures Top Spot in Times Health Survey Across Delhi NCR and Mumbai

In a significant milestone for the healthcare industry, Healthians has been crowned as the No. 1 diagnostics lab in Delhi NCR and Mumbai by the Times Health Survey - Diagnostic.

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e-Shram: 30.7 Crore Workers Registered, Over 53% Are Women

Over 30.68 crore unorganised workers have already registered on the e-Shram portal, with more than half of them being female (53.68 per cent), Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, in a written reply in Lok Sabha said on Monday.

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Tetro boosts circular economy with high-quality pre-loved iPhones

India's second-hand smartphone market is expanding rapidly, driven by rising prices in the primary market and a growing shift toward sustainability—a shift that reflects the evolving consumer mindset that prioritizes value-for-money, longevity, and environmental impact over purchasing brand-new.

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Blenders Pride Fashion Tour Dazzles India's Fashion Capital

Following the resounding success of Blenders Pride Fashion Tour in Gurugram and Chandigarh, the tour made Mumbai its next playground, transforming India's glamour capital into an enchanting canvas of sartorial innovation.

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Assam Budget 2025: Satellite, OTT platform, Bamboo Smart City

The Assam government has unveiled an ambitious Budget 2025 with key announcements aimed at technological and infrastructural growth.

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Tesla Showcases Redesigned Model Y With Enhanced Features

Tesla Has Elevated the Model Y's Cabin With Premium Materials and High-Tech Innovations.

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2.3 mn job openings by 2027 in India's AI sector: Bain & Company

Contrary to the common perception that Artificial Intelligence will eliminate jobs, a recent study by Bain and Company stated that India's AI sector is set to experience rapid growth, with job openings expected to surpass 2.3 million by 2027.

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Record Rice, Wheat, Maize Produced in 2024-2025, Estimates Centre

India has produced record rice, wheat, and maize in the 2024-25 kharif season, as per the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare’s second advance estimates of production of major crops.

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Price of Veg thali drops while non-veg surges: Report

The cost of a home-cooked vegetarian thali declined by 1 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in February, while the price of a non-vegetarian thali increased by around 6 per cent, according to a report by Crisil.

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Stocks on a Rollercoaster

Sensex and Nifty closed lower on US tariff fears, foreign outflows, and weak growth, with 2024 gains lagging behind 2023.

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Fitch Removes Adani Energy Solutions From Negative Watch

Fitch has removed Adani Energy Solutions from 'Rating Watch Negative' and affirmed its Long-Term Foreign- and Local-Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at 'BBB-'.

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Centre Notifies Elevation of Calcutta High Court Judge Justice Joymalya Bagchi to Supreme Court; In Line to Be CJI in 2031

The Central Government has approved the appointment of Calcutta High Court judge Mr. Justice Joymalya Bagchi as a Judge of the Supreme Court.

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Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment of Seven Advocates as Judges of Rajasthan High Court

The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the appointment of seven Advocates as Judges of the Rajasthan High Court.

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Supreme Court: When Conviction Is Under Both Pocso Act And Ipc, Offender Liable To Be Sentenced Under Provision Prescribing Higher Punishment

The Supreme Court in the case Gyanendra Singh @ Raja Singh Versus State Of U.P observed and has clarified that when a person is convicted for an offence under both the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, POCSO Act and the rape provisions of the IPC, Section 42 of the POCSO Act mandates the imposition of the higher degree of punishment prescribed either under the POCSO Act or Indian Penal Code, IPC.

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Centre Notifies Appointment of Three Additional Judges as Permanent Judges of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court

The Central Government has notified the appointment of three Additional Judges: Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, Justice Rajesh Sekhri, and Justice Mohammad Yousuf Wani—as Permanent Judges of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

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Supreme Court: Preventive Detention Order To Be Quashed When Passed Without Considering Bail Granted By Magistrate

The Supreme Court in the case Joyi Kitty Joseph v. Union of India & Ors. observed and has set aside a preventive detention order against an alleged key member of a syndicate that smuggled foreign gold into India.

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Government Introduces High-Yield Maize Hybrid PMH 17

New variety will be a value addition to Punjab's agricultural landscape with potential for high yields

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'War Against Drugs' campaign's massive success: 1,035 kg of drugs seized so far

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab President Aman Arora shared data of the remarkable success of the Punjab Government's \"War Against Drugs\" (Yudh Nashian Virudh) campaign over the past 10 days and presented details of the actions taken so far.

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Government Provides Financial Assistance to 2.25 Lakh Destitute Children: Dr. Baljit Kaur

Punjab's Social Security, Women, and Child Development Minister, Dr. Baljit Kaur, stated that financial assistance has been provided to nearly 2.25 lakh children across the state.

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Sunanda Sharma Case: Women's Commission Takes Suo Motu Cognizance, Pushpinder Dhaliwal Arrested

Sunanda Sharma has alleged that Dhaliwal financially exploited her by withholding payments despite her songs generating Rs.250 crore in revenue.

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BJP Raises the Red Flag Over AAP-Specific Questions in Political Science Exam

The ruling AAP government in Punjab led by chief minister Bhagwant Mann has stirred up a hornet's nest by including party (AAP) specific questions in examinations being conducted by the state education board.

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Christian organisation postpones bandh to March 26 amid protests over pastor arrest

Christian organisations in Punjab have postponed their planned bandh from March 12 to March 26, citing the upcoming Holi and Hola Mohalla celebrations.

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Police arrests four smugglers, seizes heroin & cash

In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing anti-drugs campaign 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Commissionerate Police Amritsar has dismantled a drug trafficking cartel with the arrest of four drug smugglers, including a 16-year-old juvenile, and seized 4.01 kg heroin, Rs 20,000 drug money and three motorcycles from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Monday.

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