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Full majority vs. hung parliament, S&P global examines India’s election path

As India approaches the conLclusion of its Lok Sabha elections, S&P Global Market Intelligence has analyzed three possible outcomes and their implications for the country's strategic sectors and overall policy direction

Singapore, US top investment sources for non-govt FDI firms in India

Tearly half of the 2,272 sample companies surveyed in a Reserve Bank of India report on financial performance of non-government non-financial (NGNF) foreign direct investment (FDI) companies in India during 2022-23 received direct investment from Singapore, Mauritius, and the USA while Japan, Netherland and United Kingdom were other major FDI source countries.

Bank credit growth to stay healthy amidst 14 dip, retail to see fastest growth

Bank credit growth in India is expected to moderate to 14 per cent this fiscal after an estimated robust growth of 16 per cent in fiscal 2024 driven by strong economic activity and retail credit demand. This fiscal, growth will be tempered by a high base effect, a revision in risk weights and a somewhat lower gross domestic product (GDP) growth.

Om Birla marks one year of new parliament house as symbol of aspiration

Celebrating the first anniversary of the new Parliament building, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasized its historical significance and rapid construction.

INDIA'S POLICIES STEADY REGARDLESS OF MODIS THIRD TERM, RAJAN

Rajan emphasized that India’s robust foundational policies ensure continuity and stability, regardless of political changes

Indian buyers urged to invest in greece for EU residency before Aug 31 rule change

Owning a dream holiday home in Greece and obtaining a Golden Visa with Permanent Residency will become more expensive from August 31, 2024.

PM Modi failed to aid Himachal monsoon disaster: Priyanka Gandhi

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday accused Narendra Modi-led Central government of not standing with the people of Himachal Pradesh in their hour of need when the devastation struck the Himalayan state last year after monsoon, adding that no special package was announced for the disaster affected families and rebuilding the state.

ANURAG THAKUR CRITICIZES KEJRIWAL: CORRUPT SHOULD FACE THE LAW’

The places of corrupt people should be where the law decides. If we want to make the country corruption-free

SUPREME COURT: SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE SUIT CANNOT BE DECREED BASED ON POWER OF ATTORNEY HOLDER'S DEPOSITION ABOUT PLAINTIFF'S READINESS AND WILLINGNESS

The Supreme Court in the case Rajesh Kumar Versus Anand Kumar And Ors., observed and has held that wherein the plaintiff is required to prove his readiness and willingness to perform the contract, then the suit filed for specific performance of the contract cannot be decreed which is based on the deposition made by the plaintiff's power of attorney about the plaintiff's readiness and willingness to perform a contract.

DELHI HIGH COURT RESTRICTS RAMLEELA FUNCTION BOOKINGS IN DDA GROUNDS TILL FRESH SOP IS PUBLISHED

The Delhi High Court in the case Shree Hanumant Dharmik Ramleela Committee Regd And Anr. v. Delhi Development Authority And Ors. observed and has barred any further offline or online bookings of Ramleela functions in the Delhi Development Authority, DDA grounds till a new SOP aur guidelines for booking is published by the authority.

SUPREME COURT REFUSED TO INTERFERE WITH HIGH COURT ORDER STOPPING BJP'S 'DEROGATORY' ADS AGAINST TMC; SAYS ADS ARE PRIMA FACIE DISPARAGING

The Supreme Court in the case Bhartiya Janata Party v. All India Trinamool Congress And Ors observed and has refused to entertain a petition filed by Bharatiya Janata Party, BJP against the Calcutta High Court orders restraining it from publishing certain advertisements in respect of All India Trinamool Congress, AITMC or TMC during the Lok Sabha Elections, which were allegedly derogatory and violated the Model Code of Conduct.

North Korea pans satellite launch; calls for denuclearization

North Korea has notified Japan of its plans to launch a satellite-carrying rocket before June 4, the Japanese government announced Monday, according to a report by Kyodo news agency citing the country's coastguard.

EAST TURKISTAN URGES US SENATE T0 PASS UYGHUR POLICY ACT URGENTLY

The East Turkistan Government in Exile ETGE) urgently calls on the U.S. Senate to pass the UyghurPolicyAct S. 1252) without delay

Fosroc India opens new construction chemicals plant in Hyderabad

Ben engaluru-based Fosroc India inaugurated its new Integrated Construction Chemicals Plant in Hyderabad on May 25, 2024. This latest facility will boost Fosroc's geographical coverage and service levels, especially for customers in South and Central India.

Mare Maritime expands into India with New Mumbai HQ

Mare Maritime, a Lleader in shipping, trading, and logistics, is making a significant entry into the Indian market by setting up a new headquarters in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex.

PSU STOCKS SOAR AS INVESTORS BET ON MODIS RETURN

The confidence of the investorsin the PSU stocks is high as the markets rallied on the hopes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s comfortable

“Kerala governor addresses higher education minister R Bindu’s remark, stating...”

Кerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan responded to allegations made by Higher Education Minister R Bindu regarding attempts to \"saffronise\" the state's higher education sector.

RAHUL GANDHI SLAMS CENTRE’S AGNIVEER SCHEME, CLAIMS SOLDIERS REDUCED TO LABORERS”

Rahul Gandhi criticizes the Agniveer scheme and PM Modis interview remarks amidst Bihar’s pre-2024 Lok Sabha election landscape, highlighting broader debates on defense policy, unemployment, and alleged favouritism, in the context of Bihar’s significant role in national politics.

Hyundai Motor installs 1st fast charging station in Chennai, aims at 100

Hyundai Motor India has Lannounced the inauguration of its first 180 kW DC fast public electric-powered vehicles (EV) charging station in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, comprising of 150 kW & 30 kW connectors.

Maran ups the ante in SpiceJet dispute, seeks over Rs 1,323 cr in damages

KALA AL Airways and its promoter, Kalanithi Maran, have announced plans to seek over Rs 1,323 crore in damages from SpiceJet and its chief, Ajay Singh, following a recent legal setback. This decision comes after the Delhi High Court overturned a prior order that had favoured Maran in a protracted dispute over a failed financial agreement, reported PTI.

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri engages with PM SVANidhibeneficiaries in Chandigarh

Union Tnion Minister Hardeep Singh Puri visited Chandigarh on Monday to meet beneficiaries of the PM Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme.

RBI's Rs. 2.11 trn dividend shores up near-term support to fiscal performance

The larger than expected (RBI) dividend to the Government should help to ensure that the 5.1 per cent of GDP deficit target for the fiscal year ending March 2025 (FY25) will be met and could be used to lower the deficit beyond the current target, Fitch Ratings said on Monday.

OUR BUDGETS HAVE PRIORITISED TRANSPARENCY, UPA HID DEFICITS VIA OFF-BUDGET BORROWING: SITHARAMAN

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted major reforms in India’s Union Budget process, emphasizing increased transparency, efficiency, and fiscal discipline under PM Modi’s vision

US Envoy And ISRO Chairman Discuss Space Collaboration

Un TS Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti visited Bengaluru to meet with space sector business leaders and entrepreneurs. Garcetti, along with US Consul General Chris Hodges held a meeting with Indian Space Research Organisation| (ISRO) chairman S Somanath and discussed space collaboration, including the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar mission, known as NISAR.

Centre Sanctions Rs 21,253 Cr For Kerala's Economic Crisis

Chandrasekhar revealed that the Government of India has sanctioned borrowings of up to Rs 21,253 crores for Kerala until December 2024

UAE: A MODEL OF REGIONAL AND GLOBAL EXCELLENCE

The UAE's model of development and urban progress continues to shine regionally and globally, underpinned by an exceptional vision and approach to leadership, further cementing its track record as a \"country where nothing is impossible\", where millions around the world dream of living and working.

Maharashtra education draft stirs controversy with emphasis on Gita and Indian texts

The recently proposed Maharashtra State Curriculum Framework (SCF) has ignited controversy within the education sector by advocating the integration of Indian Knowledge System (IKS) into School Education (SE).

Maharashtra State Board to release Class X results today

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has announced that the Class 10 board exam results will be disclosed on May 27, according to a recent circular issued by the board.

With polls over, Maharashtra’s political bigwigs seek respite abroad

Following the conclusion of polling for all 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra on May 20, several leaders who braved the scorching heat during campaign rallies have opted to fly abroad to escape the sweltering temperatures before the election results.

AKOLA SCORCHES AS TEMPERATURES SOAR ABOVE 45°C; SECTION 144 IMPOSED

Akola has become the hottest spot in the state over the past couple of days, with temperatures soaring to over 45 degrees Celsius, according to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).