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MD Mehta: NINL, once home to snakes, now operates at full capacity

Snakes and scorpions roamed the premises of NINL, surrounded by bushes, and the plant machinery was rusted, as per Sudhir Kumar Mehta, the MD & CEO, recalling the challenges faced in restarting the ailing unit within a prescribed 90-day timeframe.

Tripura CM reports investor interest in education and health sectors

On Sunday, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha revealed that various organizations, including investors from outside the state, are expressing interest in investing in the educational and health sectors in the state, as per a press release.

VIDRANT DUJARAT STAKEHOLDERS PRAISE GUJARAT'S INDUSTRIAL POLICY FOR GLOBAL BUSINESS HUB AMBITIONS

Gujarat’s 2020 industrial policy aimsto transform the state intoa global business hub through subsidies and a focus on entrepreneurship and innovation

Customer satisfaction is way towards development: Goyal

Emphasizing the utilization of technology for consumer protection and grievance resolution, Union Minister Piyush Goyal marked National Consumer Day during an event in the national capital on Sunday.

Achieving 24x7 power supply for all in 2024: India's focus on coal and renewables

Amidst economic expansion and growing geopolitical uncertainties, India plans to enhance its energy security and achieve a round-the-clock electricity supply for all in 2024 by strategically increasing coal-fired power projects and continuing to augment renewable generation capacity.

'Increasing exports, reducing imports new way ahead for patriotism'

Promoting patriotism and the spirit of “swadeshi” involves a shift towards increased exports and decreased imports, marking a path to a “new freedom” for India, according to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari’s remarks during the ‘Sagar Manthan 2.0’ event hosted by the weekly magazine ‘Panchjanya’ on Sunday.

ADANI GREEN CONCLUDES POWER PURCHASE PROJECT OF 8,000 MW FOR SECI

AGEL signed the final PPA with the firm to supply 1,799 MWs of solar power for 25 years

IIT-Bombay's Class of 1998 gifts Rs 57 cr to alma mater

IIT-Bombay's class of 1998 has gifted Rs 57 crore to its alma mater as part of the silver jubilee reunion celebrations the highest combined contribution by a single class.

SUDANESE NATIONAL APPREHENDED IN AURANGABAD FOLLOWING ALLEGATIONS OF PROSELYTIZATION

A Sudanese national, Osama Ali Yusuf Ahmed, aged 22, has been arrested by the Aurangabad police over accusations of enticing individuals to convert to Islam.

ARCHBISHOP OF BOMBAY ADVOCATES INCLUSION OF ALL GENDER ORIENTATIONS IN CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

\"There are no strangers in the land, and there are no outsiders. None is excluded, not even people with different gender orientations. Our baptism into one faith in God gets us connected.\"

DELHI HIGH COURT: SFIO NOT BARRES FROM INVESTIGATING IPC OFFENCES, CONDUCTING 'FURTHER PROBE'

The Delhi High Court in the case R.K. Gupta And Ors. v. Union Of India Through Ministry Of Corporate Affairs And Anr. observed and has stated that the Serious Fraud Investigation Office, SFIO is not barred from investigating offences under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, or conducting further investigation in accordance with law after the Investigation Report has been submitted before the court.

DELHI HIGH COURT DENIED INTERIM RELIEF TO FREEBIT'S 'IMPROVED EARPIECE', IMPOSED COST OF RS 5 LAKHS FOR SUPPRESSING MATERIAL FACTS

The Delhi High Court in the case Freebit AS v. Exotic Mile Private Limited observed and has dismissed an application filed for interim injunction by leading supplier of in-ear products ‘Freebit AS’

DELHI HIGH COURT: CONVICT HAS FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT TO PARENTHOOD AND PROSECUTION, INCARCERATION DOES NOT MAKE HIM LESSER CITIZEN

The Delhi High Court in the case Kundan Singh v. The State Of Govt. Of NCT of Delhi observed and has ruled that the convict has the right to parenthood and procreation and such an individual does not become a lesser citizen only due to the incarceration.

THE DIGITAL EMPOWERMENT OF INDIAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM

\"Our quest for technology should not be oblivious to the country's real problem, social exclusion impoverishment and marginalisation. Dignity and rights cannot be based on algorithms or probabilities\" - Justice Chandrachud

Parliament Attack: Not in Bhagat Singh's name, please!

The legend, who fought for the honour of the country, is being compared with those who discredited the entire democratic process of the country.

Japan boosts defense budget to record $56 bn amid indo-pacific tensions

Japan has eased its weapenable it to transfer artillery and missiles made in the country to nations like the United States, according to a Friday report by AI Jazeera. This is in response to the growing tensions and security threats in the Indo-Pacific area.

CHINESE COLLEGE GRADUATES JUGGLING TWO JOBS TO MAKE ENDS MEET

As the unemployment rate among 16-24-year-olds in China reached a record high of 21.3 per cent in June, it raised concerns about the future of tens of millions of college students each year after graduation, VOA reported citing official data.

Challenges hindering gender diversity in Indian corporate landscape

A lot boils down to how companies approach board member selection-which is typically through references in India. \"All my overseas boards have been the result of a professional search process that the respective companies have undertaken to refresh their boards.

Google plans workforce reduction amid AI innovation

Search giant Google is planning to reorganise a large part of its 30,000-strong ad sales unit as a result of the company's recent advances in artificial intelligence, according to a report by The Information. Notably, Google laid off around 12,000 employees earlier this year, making it the biggest job cut in the company's history.

AIR INDIA'S INAUGURAL A350-900 LANDS IN NATIONAL CAPITAL

Air India's inaugural A350-900 with fresh branding lands in New Delhi from Airbus' toulouse

Yogi Govt Invests in 804 Inflatable Boats for UP Districts

The government of Uttar resolved to acquire 804 inflatable boats for 22 flood-prone districts within the state. The boats, to be procured at a cost of Rs 80.40 crores, will serve 2,412 villages situated in the basins of the Ghaghra/Saryu, Rapti, and Sharda rivers, as per a press release from the Chief Minister's office.

Farmers prep for Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aspiration to position Gujarat as a leader in milk production has gained renewed vigor under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.

MOSPI REPORTS RS 4.40TN COST OVERRUN IN NOV FOR 421 INFRA PROJECTS

According to Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, 421 out of 1,831 projects reported cost overrun and 845 projects were delayed.

Main-board IPOs weather global headwinds, collect Rs 52,000-cr

In the dynamic landscape of 2023, the Indian Initial Public Offering (IPO) market exhibited resilience and adaptability, facing global volatility driven by rising interest rates and geopolitical risks. Despite a dip in the capital generated through mainboard IPOs to just over Rs 52,000 crore, experts maintain a strong bullish outlook for 2024, citing increased focus on profitability, reasonable pricing, and a robust regulatory framework.

Mutual funds mark impressive Rs 9 trillion asset rebound

The mutual fund announced back strongly this year after a lackluster 2022 with a remarkable Rs 9 lakh crore surge in the asset base, propelled by a buoyant equity market, stable interest rates and robust economic expansion. Experts believe that the positive momentum should continue into the near year as well.

Mcap of 3 of 10 firms jump Rs 70,312.7 cr; Reliance biggest winner

In a week marked by volatile market conditions, the combined market valuation of three of the top 10 most valued firms witnessed significant changes, with Reliance Industries emerging as the standout gainer. Meanwhile, others in the top 10, including Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), ICICI Bank, Infosys, State Bank of India, ITC, Bharti Airtel, and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), faced erosion in their market capitalization.

FPIS INFUSE RS 57,300 CRORE IN DECEMBER DRIVEN BY STABILITY AND GROWTH

Due to political stability, healthy economic growth, and a sustained decrease in US bond yields, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have poured nearly Rs 57,300 crore into Indian equities markets this month

ALCOHOL PRODUCERS WELCOME GUJARAT GOVT ALLOWING LIQUOR SALE IN GIFT CITY

The confederation of alcohol beverage producers in India on Saturday said they welcomed the Gujarat government’s decision to allow liquor sale in GIFT City.

Adani Wilmar promoter to sell 1.6 crore shares to meet Sebi

Adani Wilmar, a major player in the edible oils sector, is gearing up to meet the minimum public shareholding requirements.

Vedanta arm BALCO gets Rs 84-crore GST demand notice

Vedanta reported that its subsidiary, Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO), has received a Goods and Services Tax (GST) demand notice amounting to Rs 84 crore.