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Yunus Appeals For Calm, Army Says Can't Fill Void Left By Police

Nobel laureate Prof Mohammad Yunus, the designated head of Bangladesh's interim government, on Wednesday fervently appealed everybody "to stay calm" and "refrain from all kinds of violence" as the country witnessed a major reshuffle in the security establishment following the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government.

Taxes Imposed On Health Insurance Even Before GST Regime: Sitharaman

Both life insurance and medical insurance premiums attract a 18% GST

Legal and ethical implications

Phogat's case raises significant legal questions about the proportionality of punishment to the offense.

CM requests L.G. for Atishi to hoist Independence Day flag; BJP criticises move

Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is currently in jail, has written a letter to Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena regarding the upcoming Independence Day celebration in Delhi's government schools.

HC asks ED if it plans to arrest Kejriwal again in bail cancellation plea

New Delhi In the Delhi Excise Policy case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has requested a short adjournment to address its plea for the cancellation of bail granted to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

CBI TAKES OVER COACHING CENTRE DEATHS PROBE

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday took over the Delhi coaching centre deaths case, in which three UPSC aspirants drowned in the basement in Old Rajinder Nagar, officials said.

SUPREME COURT RESERVED JUDGEMENT ON BAIL PETITION; 'SOME INCONGRUENCY' IN ED'S STANCE THAT MANISH SISODIA DELAYED TRIAL

The Supreme Court in case reserved its verdict wherein the petition is filed former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia seeking bail in the liquor policy case.

US Consul General at Hyderabad meets Odisha CM to deepen US-Odisha ties

The Consul General of the United States at Hyderabad, Jennifer Larson, on Wednesday, called on Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar to discuss ways to strengthen the partnership between the US and Odisha.

NATIONAL HANDLOOM DAY: PATEL INAUGURATES EXHIBITION ORGANISED BY NIFT GANDHINAGAR

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Handicraft Exhibition organised by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in Gandhinagar on Wednesday.

Indian Aviation will use 20 pc biofuels, made from stubble over the next five years: Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday that within the next five years, India's aviation industry will use 20 per cent of Bioaviation fuel.

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