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Brigade Enterprises surges 13% with strong outlook

Brigade Enterprises (BEL) witnessed a 13 per cent surge, reaching a new peak of Rs 983.65 on the BSE during Thursday's intra-day trade, driven by a positive business outlook.

Bajaj Finance surges 5% on strong Q3 AUM growth

Bajaj Finance witnessed surge in its shares during Thursday's trading session, following the disclosure to stock exchanges that its customer base as of 31 December 2023, increased to 8.04 crore from 6.60 crore on the corresponding day last year.

WFI plans suspension challenge, convenes EC Meet on 16 January

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) plans to challenge its suspension by the Sports Ministry in court next week and has scheduled an Executive Committee meeting in New Delhi on 16 January to discuss the next steps.

Jaishankar and Nepal's President Convene in Kathmandu

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Congress Chief criticizes Modi Govt for failing to curb rising crude oil prices

On Thursday, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the Union government for not reducing petrol and diesel prices despite the global fall in crude oil prices.

INDIA REPORTS 760 FRESH COVID CASES, TWO FATALITIES

A single-day rise of 760 new cases of Covid were recorded in the country and two more deaths have been reported

Delhi and Noida airports gear up for competition

A brewing clash between a new entrant in Noida and the established veteran in Delhi is poised to reshape the landscape of India's airport network. According to aviation consultancy firm CAPA India, the anticipated competition between Jewar Airport in Noida and Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi could intensify even before the former begins operations later this year.

Blood now free as govt caps charges on units

In a bid to curb overcharging practices, hospitals and blood banks across India are now limited to charging only processing fees for blood, as per the recent decision by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI).

TOY EXPORTS SURGED 239%, IMPORTS DECLINED 52% IN FY15-23, SAYS IIM STUDY

The Indian Toy indus239 per cent rise in exports and 52 per cent decline in imports in financial year 2022-23 over FY 2014-15, buoyed by Government efforts to boost the sector.

BJP accuses Kejriwal of drug scandal amid DGCI action

In a decisive move to prevent potential exploitation, the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has prohibited all charges related to blood units, with the exception of supply and processing costs.

ONGC DOMINATES 9TH OIL, GAS BLOCK AUCTION. SECURES 7 OF 10 AREAS

ONGC dominates, securing seven areas, while a consortium led by Reliance Industries and BP claims one each in the ninth round of OALP, marking a significant move towards energy self-sufficiency with 28 blocks offered for exploration

ELGAR CASE: SC NOTICE TO MAHA, NIA ON BAIL PLEA OF DU PROFESSOR HANY BABU

The Supreme Court on Wednesday a response from the Maharashtra government and the NIA on a plea by Delhi University's associate professor and Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case accused Hany Babu against an order of the Bombay High Court which rejected his bail plea.

Supreme Court Issued Guidelines To High Court’s On Summoning Govt Officials, Says Personal Presence Should Be Exceptional

The Supreme Court in the case State of Uttar Pradesh v. Association of Retired Supreme Court and High Court Judges observed and has addressed the issue of 'arbitrary and frequent' summoning of government officials by the Courts.

Court of Appeals In Qatar Commutes Death Of 8 Navy Veterans

My happiness really knows no bounds whatsoever and I to be dead honest just can’t control my tears from flowing freely after listening to news and reading in newspapers that the death penalty after a very long spell of uncertainty was looming like a ‘Damocles Sword’ on the eight ex-Navy personnel sentenced to death in Qatar on October 26 by Qatar’s Court of First Instance has been set aside by a higher court – Qatar’s Court of Appeals in Doha on December 28, 2023 thus giving them reprieve from being executed.

Global shares slip again as rate cut euphoria fades

Global stock markets extended their New Year decline on Wednesday, while the dollar remained strong.

SC GRANTS SEBI 3-MONTH EXTENSION FOR ADANI-HINDENBURG CASE PROBES

The Supreme Court mandated that Sebi wrap up its inquiry into the other two Adani group cases within three months

Potential for record 114M Tonnes of wheat in India

Theat production is anticipated to achieve a new record of 114 million tonnes in the current crop year of 202334, owing to increased coverage, provided normal weather conditions persist, according to a senior official from the food ministry on Wednesday.

B'DESH'S FX RESERVES STAND AT $17.20 BN, LITTLE SHORT OF IMF'S RELAXED TARGET

In January last year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a USD 4.7 billion loan for Bangladesh and fixed a minimum Forex Reserve, referred to as the Net International Reserve (NIR), at USD 26.81 billion by end of December 2023

ONGC Videsh eyes oil as option to recover $600M from Venezuela dividend

Venezuela has agreed to give some oil to India's ONGC Videsh to help it recoup its pending $600 million dividend for a stake in a project in the South American nation, India's oil secretary said on Wednesday.

PM MODI LAUNCHES PROJECTS WORTH RS 1,156 CRORES IN KAVARATTI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of projects worth Rs 1,156 crores in Kavaratti

MoPNG awards 10 blocks under 0ALP Bid Round-VIII 3 CBM blocks under bid round-'22

In a crucial step in ensuring India’s energy security, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) on Wednesday signed contracts for 10 blocks awarded under Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) bid Round-VIII and three coal bed methane (CBM) blocks awarded under special CBM Bid RoundSCBM 2022.

India’s electric two-wheeler sales surge 36%

The electric two-wheeler segment in India witnessed a substantial surge in sales during 2023, marking a notable 36.07% increase to reach 8,59,269 units compared to the previous year's sales of 6,31,476 units.

Hotel rates spike 7-10% nationwide, 15% in Delhi Mumbai

The Indian hospitality industry is gearing up for a potential surge in hotel rates by 7-10% in 2024, driven by robust economic growth and sustained demand across the country.

‘No fuel price relief yet, but ethanol boost saves Rs 24,300 crore’

India's Ministry of petroleum and Natural Gas, led by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, addressed concerns regarding fuel price cuts amidst the ongoing volatility in crude oil prices.

INDIA'S MANUFACTURING PMI AT 18-MONTH LOW IN DEC AT 54.9, ON LESSER NEW ORDERS

Though the expansion in manufacturing activity fell from 56.0 in November, the sector’s performance remained above the critical threshold of 50, which signifies expansion and has been maintained for the 30th consecutive month

Mumbai museum's docent program offers learning opportunity for PG History students

The Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS) is taking education beyond textbooks by introducing a distinctive docent program for Post Graduate (PG) students of History from Mumbai colleges. This initiative provides hands-on experience and practical knowledge in the field of history through on-the-job training at the museum.

10-YEAR PRISON TERM FOR ERRANT DRIVERS SHOULD BE REDUCED TO 1-2 YEARS: PROTESTING DRIVER

The Transport Association and drivers staged a protest against the new law on hit-and-run cases in Maharashtra’s Nagpur. The new law attracts a 7-10-year prison sentence for drivers falling foul of it. As a result of this protest, people at petrol pumps faced long queues.

MUMBAI STUDENTS' SATELLITE 'BELIEFSAT-O' SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED ABOARD ISRO'S PSLV-C58

The achievement of Mumbai’s K J Somaiya Institute of Technology (KJSIT) took center stage on Monday as their student satellite, ‘BeliefSat-0,’ was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota as part of ISRO’s PSLV-C58 mission.

DELHI HIGH COURT DECLINED INTERIM RELIEF TO 'KHADI'N TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT SUIT; GOODWILL ACQUIRED AFTER 'TERMINUS AD QUEM' INCONSEQUENTIAL

The Delhi High Court in the case Khadi And Village Industries Commission v. Girdhar Industries And Anr observed and has refused to pass the interlocutory injunction order against two entities from using ‘Girdhar Khadi’ and ‘BR Khadi’ marks in a trademark suit filed by Khadi and Village Industries Commission.

Delhi High Court Appreciated MCD, Delhi Police For Taking Re-Possession of Public Parks Bounding Jama Masjid

The Delhi High Court in the case Mohd Arslan v. Govt Of NCT Of Delhi And Ors observed and has appreciated the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, MCD and the Delhi Police for their efforts in taking re-possession of two public parks bounding city’s Jama Masjid.