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India welcomes Tesla with new EV import scheme

The Indian government has introduced a new scheme aimed at facilitating the entry of US-based electric vehicle giant, Tesla, into the Indian market.

INDIA INVITES INVESTORS FROM PARTNER NATIONS TO TAP CLEAN ECONOMY DOMAIN

The inaugural IPEF Clean Economy Investor Forum will be held in Singapore on 5-6 June 2024 and provide more details on the IPEF Catalytic Capital Fund which has planned commitment to provide USD 33 million in initial grant funding

Pranjali Surduse secures silver medal for Maharashtra at National Mini Golf Championship

In a display of sheer talent and grit, Pranjali Surduse, a student at MIT Institute of Art, Design, and Technology, soared to victory, clinching the silver medal for Maharashtra at the 9th Senior Mini Golf National Championship.

Maharashtra wildlife SOS facilitates reunion of leopard cub with mother

In an inspiring display of wildlife conservation, a female leopard cub was successfully reunited with her mother after being discovered near a sugarcane field in Waghale village, nestled within the Shirur Forest Range of Pune district in Maharashtra.

DR.SOHINI SASTRI ACE ASTROLOGER & SPIRITUAL HEALER AWARDED AS THE BEST ENTREPRENEUR AT BRITISH PARLIAMENT !

Globally recognised Indian Inspiring Women ‘She Inspires Awards 2024 ‘ was held at the house of the British Parliament, London in a grand manner on 12th March. 100 women achievers of Indian origin belong to different countries, including India ,were awarded in different categories.

LANDSCAPE OF INDIAN POLITICAL PARTIES

The history of Indian political parties reflects the country's complex social, economic, and cultural fabric, with each party playing a significant role in shaping the nation's destiny.

PHDCCI International week begins: Focus on innovation & Global Impact

The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) International Week has begun with the second day of session focusing on unleashing innovation and collaboration.

NEW ZEALAND URGES FULL INVESTIGATION INTO CANADIAN ALLEGATIONS AGAINST INDIA

New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters emphasised the importance of allowing the ongoing investigation to unfold before definitive conclusions are drawn in the allegations made by the Canadian government against India concerning the killing of India-designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Dubai world trade centre welcomes 2.47 million visitors in 2023

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has welcomed 2.47 million participants in 2023, marking a 25 per cent increase in visitation compared to the previous year.

EAM JAISHANKAR EXPLORES COLLABORATION WITH IRELAND MINISTER

Jaishankar expressed his pleasure at meeting Coveney and highlighted the positive exchange regarding potential areas for partnership

MSocial's mega event celebrates motherhood, strikes a chord across region

MSocial, a comprehensive app designed explicitly for mothers, held its second edition of the much anticipated MSocial Mega Event with noteworthy actor, mom & creator Neelam Kothari Soni as the special guest, in association with B&B Mag in Goa at Purple Martini 2.0. This flagship event, a highlight in the social calendar for moms across the nation, continues to break new ground in empowering mothers and fostering robust networks.

Jio Institute Introduces 'Middle Leader Programme' with ECIS in India

Good news for educators in India! For the very first time, academic professionals will get the opportunity to participate in ECIS’s ‘Middle Leader Programme’ in person.

Punjab CM unveils Sonalika's Rs. 1300 cr expansion in Hoshiarpur

India’s No. 1 tractor export brand Sonalika Tractors has been among the leading OEMs in the state of Punjab and has already put Hoshiarpur town on the world map with its World’s largest tractor manufacturing facility.

CENTRE APPROVES AIR INDIA BHAWAN TRANSFER TO MAHARASHTRA FOR RS 1,601 CR

The Air India building in Mumbai has been transferred from AI Assets Holding Company Ltd to the Maharashtra government for Rs 1,601 crore

Empowering India's youth, schools unlock financial literacy

A Fintech startup, Streak, has initiated the National Finance Olympiad, an educational competition aimed at promoting financial literacy among school students across India.

Gopal stumbles in market debut, ends down over 12.5 per cent

Gopal Snacks, a prominent ethnic snacks manufacturer in India, made a subdued debut on the stock market, listing at Rs 351 per equity share, which is a discount of 12.5% to the issue price.

India moves up in UN development index, now ranked 134th

India has seen notable advancements in its global rankings on the United Nations Human Development Index (HDI) and the Gender Inequality Index (GII), reflecting positive strides in various socio-economic indicators.

MALDIVES SEES DROP IN INDIAN VISITORS, RAISING CONCERNS FOR ECONOMY

The Maldives tourism sector is reeling from an 80% decline in revenue due to the significant decrease in Indian arrivals, which are essential for sustaining tourism during off-peak seasons

Samsung celebrates Holi with up to 60% off smartphones, tablets & more

Samsung has announced its Holi Sale, set to commence from March 15 and extend until March 26, offering enticing deals and discounts across a range of its products.

Government trims stake in 5 public banks to comply with Sebi rule

Five public sector lenders, including Bank of Maharashtra, Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), and UCO Bank, are gearing up to reduce the government’s stake in them to less than 75 per cent to meet the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (Sebi) minimum public shareholding (MPS) norms, revealed Financial Services Secretary Vivek Joshi. As of March 31, 2023, only four out of 12 public sector banks (PSBs) were compliant with the MPS norms, Joshi informed PTI in an interaction.

India to conduct long-delayed census and improve economic data

India's government is -poised to enhance the accuracy and relevance of its economic data, with plans including the commencement of a long-overdue population census, according to insiders familiar with the matter.

Fitch bullish on India, upgrades GDP forecasts, cautious on rate cuts

Fitch Ratings raised its economic growth forecast for India for the current fiscal year and the next, citing robust domestic demand and sustained growth in business and consumer confidence levels.

INDIAN STOCK MARKET REBOUNDS, SENSEX UP 335 POINTS, ADANI & RAIL STOCKS LEAD

Support at 46,700-46,500; breach may drive index to 46,000 amid downward pressure

On first day, more than 16,000 vehicles used Mumbai's coastal road: BMC

More than 16,000 vehicles used the coastal road between Worli and Marine Lines in Mumbai on the first day of its operation, civic officials said on Wednesday. According to numbers shared by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, Brihanmumbai (BMC), 16,331 vehicles accessed the four-lane southbound carriageway of the corridor within 12 hours after it was opened to the public on Tuesday.

Thane will be millennial & women housing destination by2025: Vihang Group director

“Thane has the potential to become one of the most preferred destinations for Women and Millennials,” says Vihang Sarnaik, Director of Vihang Group. According to Sarnaik, “Thane is strategically connected to Mumbai through railways, expressways, freeways and upcoming metros and emerges as the ideal canvas for aspirational housing.

Stone-pelting on bus after 2 groups quarrel over temple loudspeaker volume in Maharashtra

A state transport bus was allegedly pelted with stones after an altercation between members of two communities over the volume of a loudspeaker at a temple in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar city, police said on Wednesday.

WOMAN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY MURDERING DAUGHTER OVER DISPUTE ON LOVE RELATIONSHIP

In the Kherwadi area of Bandra (East), a 40-year-old woman, Tina Umesh Bagade, was arrested on Tuesday for the alleged murder of her 19-year-old daughter, Bhumika, following a heated argument over the daughter’s romantic relationship.

SUPREME COURT COLLEGIUM ACCEPTS TRANSFER REQUESTS OF DELHI HIGH COURT'S JUSTICE V KAMESWAR RAO AND JUSTICE SANJEEV SACHDEVA; RECOMMENDED THEIR TRANSFER

The Supreme Court Collegium recommended the transfer of Delhi High Court judges, Justice V Kameswar Rao and Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva to Karnataka High Court and Madhya Pradesh High Court respectively.

DISH TV CANNOT CLAIM EXCLUSIVE RIGHT ON USE OF 'DISH' WORD, IT IS NOT ENTITLED FOR PROTECTION UNDER TRADE MARKS ACT: DELHI HIGH COURT

The Delhi High Court in the case Prasar Bharti v. Dish TV India Ltd observed and has ruled that Dish TV India Limited cannot claim exclusive right to use the word ‘Dish’ as it is generic in nature which refers to dish antenna and it will not be entitled to be protected as it is stated under Section 30(2) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, on the standalone basis.

Adidas forecasts sales decline in North America amid Yeezy sell-off

On Wednesday, Adidas issued a cautionary note regarding a potential sales decline in its overstocked North American market in 2024, as the renowned German sportswear brand continues to navigate the aftermath of selling off its remaining Yeezy inventory.