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ASSAM GIVES NOD TO REPEAL ASSAM OLD MUSLIM MARRIAGES, DIVORCE LAW

Assam state cabinet has given approval to Assam Repealing Bill 2024 to bring parity in registration of marriage and divorce.

Rentkar deploys 1000+ Electric Scooters, suggests to switch for Zero Commitment

Rentkar plans to deploy 1,000 electric scooters in the market and advocates because one should switch to their zero-commitment, easy-service, and competitive EMI rental models for everyday use.

Kiara Advani Spills the Secret Sauce of Celebrity Brand Endorsements

In a rare glimpse into the world of high-stakes celebrity branding, Bollywood powerhouse Kiara Advani pulled back the curtain on her USD 66 million brand empire at the Brand World Summit 2024.

TATA POWER, NHPC PARTNER FOR ROOFTOP SOLAR PROJECTS

NHPC and TPREL partner to install rooftop solar panels on government buildings, aiming to boost clean energy use in India

Luxury home sales in top Indian cities jump 27%

India’s luxury housing market witnessed a significant surge in the first half of 2024, with sales jumping 27% yearon-year according to a report by CBRE South Asia, a real estate consulting firm.

Justdial Q1 FY25, 13.6% and 69.3% YoY growth in revenue and net profit

Justdial, India’s leading local search engine, has reported its highest-ever financial results, showcasing exceptional growth and robust financial health in the first quarter of FY25.

Arunachal CM urges aviation ministry to boost Itanagar flight connectivity

In a bid to enhance the quality of life, tourism, and commerce in Arunachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Pema Khandu has appealed to the Union Civil Aviation Ministry to increase flight connectivity to and from the state’s Donyi Polo Airport in Itanagar.

ADB ups developing Asia growth forecast to 5.0%, India remains fastest-growing

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently released its updated Asian Development Outlook, painting a picture of accelerating economic growth in the region.

AADHAAR, EKYC AND OTHER DIGITAL SOLUTIONS DRIVE FINANCIAL INCLUSION FOR MSMES (ICRIER-ADBI)

A 2023 ICRIER survey shows that 70% of Indian MSMEs rely primarily on owner-contributed capital, with only 20% using bank loans as their main financing source

Sharad Pawar blames deterioration in administrative set-up on IAS Puja issue

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Friday blamed the administrative set-up for the trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar controversy and said that earlier, there was a dialogue with the administration, but nowadays only directions are given.

Titan Smart Elevates in the Category with their High Performance GPS Smartwatch

Titan Smart Wearables is revolutionizing performance smartwatches with the all-new Titan Celestor.

Bajaj Markets Simplifies Credit Monitoring with Free CIBIL Score Check

Bajaj Markets offers an easy and convenient way for individuals to monitor their credit health through a free CIBIL score check.

Good harvests and rising incomes fuel optimism

Dun & Bradstreet, a global leader in business decisioning data and analytics, has released its Composite Business Optimism Index for the third quarter of 2024, showcasing a notable increase to 78.9, marking a 3.9% rise from the previous quarter.

Madhu Khanna and DAG bag the prestigious Oxford Bookstore Art Book Prize 2024 for the book TANTRA ON THE EDGE

The prestigious Oxford Bookstore Art Book Prize announced ‘Tantra on the Edge - Inspirations and Experiments in Twentieth-Century Indian Art’ by art historian Madhu Khanna, published by DAG, as the winner of its second edition.

NCP LEADERS RETURN TO SHARAD PAWAR FACTION AFTER RESIGNING FROM AJIT PAWAR CAMP

Several Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leaders and corporators returned to the Sharad Pawar camp a day after resigning from the Ajit Pawar faction on Wednesday.

RAJASTHAN HIGH COURT: TRIAL OR INVESTIGATION FOR FIR LODGED BEFORE ENFORCEMENT OF NEW CRIMINAL LAWS TO BE GOVERNED BY CRPC, NOT BNSS

The Rajasthan High Court in the case Krishna Joshi v State of Rajasthan & Ors. observed and has ruled that where an FIR was registered under Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, CrPC prior to July 1, 2023, it would amount to a pending enquiry or investigation within Section 531(2) (a) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, BNSS.

ONLY 57.44 PC B.E. AND B.TECH. GRADUATES EMPLOYABLE IN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Only 57.44 per cent of B.E. and B.Tech. graduates in India are employable in the automotive industry, according to a study by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), which recommended curriculum revisions in colleges.

CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OBSERVES TRAFFIC GROWTH OF 7% IN Q1FY2024-25

Around 3.7 million people travelled internationally and 9.7 million on domestic routes, as per Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL), which operates the CSMIA. In Q1 FY2024-25,

NAREDCO PROPOSES TAX REFORMS IN BUDGET TO BOOST REAL ESTATE SECTOR

NAREDCO proposes increasing the home loan interest deduction limit to Rs 5 lakh and reducing the holding period for long-term capital gains on house property to 12 months to stimulate real estate investments

Fitterfly's "Klik" makes meal tracking a snap with AI for diabetics

Fitterfly, a prominent healthtech company in India, has partnered with Google Cloud to introduce Fitterfly Klik, an innovative AI feature designed to simplify meal tracking for individuals with diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

India and China poised to be wealth creation powerhouses in Asia

India is poised to become a significant driver of global wealth, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

Kharif sowing area sees 10.3% increase in 2024

Despite rainfall being 2 percent below the Long Period Average (LPA) as of July 15, the sown area for Kharif crops has shown a 10.3 percent improvement compared to last year, according to a report by Bank of Baroda.

Minister Piyush Goyal engages in talks to boost bilateral trade with UK, Germany, and Italy

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal recently held a series of significant meetings aimed at enhancing bilateral trade and economic cooperation with key European countries.

PRIME MINISTER MODI CELEBRATES GLOBAL SUCCESS OF 'MAKE IN INDIA' INITIATIVE

MyGovIndia’s post highlighted the global success of Indian-made products, including the rising demand for Made-In-India bicycles and the use of Made in Bihar” boots by the Russian Army

Halwa ceremony marking lockin of Budget documents held at North Block

The Halwa ceremony, marking the final stage of the budget preparation process for full Budget of 2024-25, was held in North Block on Tuesday in the presence of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of State Pankaj Chaudhary, and secretaries.

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project: Work on 7-km undersea rail tunnel commences

The work for India’s first seven-kilometre undersea rail tunnel, which is a part of the 21-kilometre-long tunnel between BKC and Shilphata in Mumbai has commenced, National High-Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) said in its latest update.

Food prices surge despite low core inflation (3.1%) in June: CRISIL

In June, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation in India rose to 5.1 per cent, up from 4.8 per cent in May, driven largely by a significant surge in food prices, according to a report by CRISIL.

Animal cruelty cases rise in Mumbai

Cases of animal cruelty have been on the rise in Mumbai, with many incidents going unreported.

BMC FILES COMPLAINT AGAINST FRAUDULENT FEES FOR 'MUKHYAMANTRI MAJHI LADKI BAHIN YOJANA'

Aimed at fostering women’s economic empowerment, the scheme’s application deadline has been extended from July 15 to August 31. Anganwadi workers are actively helping eligible women across the city’s 24 administrative wards to complete the online application process.

SUPREME COURT ISSUED NOTICE ON PLEAS FILED BY NTA TO TRANSFER PETITIONS FROM HIGH COURT TO SUPREME COURT

The Supreme Court in the case National Testing Agency Versus Durgesh Raj And Ors And Other Connected Matters observed and has issued notice wherein the petition is filed by the National Testing Agency, NTA with regards to the NEET-UG 2024 cases pending before the Rajasthan High Court.