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Parliament scraps 76 irrelevant laws, from mines to telegraph wires

In a significant move, Parliament passed the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2023, aimed at revoking 76 redundant and obsolete laws.

Central PSEs cross Rs 1 lakh cr in GEM procurement in 6.5 months FY24

India’s central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) have contributed a significant

India, US step up cooperation to curb illicit finance risks, money laundering

India and the US are looking at enhanced collaboration in combating money laundering and other financial crimes, which would involve greater transparency in beneficial ownership, including the implementation of beneficial ownership registries, tools to improve data quality and verification of the information.

NOV WPI INFLATION IN POSITIVE ZONE AT 0.26 o ON SHARP RISE IN FOOD PRICES

The WPI inflation was in the negative or deflationary zone for the seventh successive month in October, coming at 0.52 per cent, led by decline in sub-components such as crude petroleum, textiles, diesel, chemicals, chemical products, etc, brokerage Anand Rathi’s research shows

SUNIL SHUKRE NAMED CHIEF OF MAHARASHTRA STATE BACKWARD CLASS COMMISSION

The Maharashtra state government has appointed Justice (Retd) Sunil Shukre as the new head of the Maharashtra State Backward Class Commission (MSBCC), succeeding Justice (Retired) Anand Nirgude, who resigned earlier. The government also announced the appointment of three new members— Om Prakash Jadhav, Maruti Shingare, and Machhindranath Tambe.

Interstate drug kingpin, his aide arrested from Odisha in ganja seizure case

Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested two persons including an intestate drug kingpin and his aide from Odisha in connection to a ganja seizure case, officials said on Wednesday.

CENTRAL TEAM ASSESSES DROUGHT IMPACT IN PUNE

In response to the prevailing drought conditions exacerbated by a rainfall deficit in parts of the state, a delegation from the Central government conducted a visit to Pune on Tuesday to assess the severity of losses experienced by farmers.

Rajya Sabha Passed Bill On Appointment Of Chief Election Commissioner And Election Commissioners

The Rajya Sabha passed the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners, the Appointment, Conditions of Service, and Term of Office Bill, 2023 on December 12, 2023.

Punjab and Haryana High Court: Man Arrested Sans Following Supreme Court Guidelines On S.41A CrPC Notice| Haryana Police Apologized To High Court, Initiate Enquiry Against SHO, IO

The Punjab and Haryana High Court in the case Daggar Malhotra v.

DELHI HIGH COURT: NO ROOM FOR ONE WHO TRIES TO SEEK EMPLOYMENT IN DISCIPLINED FORCES BY CONCEALING MATERIAL FACT ABOUT CRIMINAL ANTECEDENTS

The Delhi High Court in the case Bineet Singh Bisht V.

BOMBAY HIGH COURT SEEKS EXPLANATION ON ACCUSED HELF FOR 5 YEARS WITHOUT FRAMING CHARGES SORRY STATE OF AFFAIRS THAT SYSTEM HAS FORGOTTEN APPLICANT

The Bombay High Court in the case Jahid alias Javed Liyakat Ansari v. State of Maharashtra observed and seek an explanation from the District Judge, Thane, and the District Judge and Additional Sessions Judge, Belapur for the prolonged delay in trial in a murder case in which the accused has been in custody for the past 5 years without framing of charges.

Defeat sparks challenges for Congress within I.N.D.I.A alliance

Following an unexpected and humiliating defeat in the Hindi heartland states of Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh, the Congress is facing a stiff challenge from within the INDIA alliance.

Russia lost 87% of active-duty troops since Ukraine war

In a recent development, a declassified US intelligence assessment provided to Congress has revealed staggering losses for Russia in its invasion of Ukraine.

COP28: Nations reach 'historic deal' on transitioning away from fossil fuels

Following intense negotiations, nations have brokered a deal during the COP 28 summit in Dubai, advocating for substantial, swift, and persistent reductions in greenhouse gas emissions while orchestrating a shift away from fossil fuels within the energy system in a methodical and fair manner.

IMF APPROVES $337M AID TO STABILIZE SRI LANKA'S ECONOMY

In the announcement, Peter Breuer, Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, revealed that the debt restructuring with China was finalized under strict confidentiality as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed its initial review of the USD 2.9 billion bailout

Nissan Magnite's success: IIM Ahmedabad case study on Nissan India turnaround

In December 2020, amid the difficult times of the Covid-19 pandemic, Nissan introduced the revolutionary Big, Bold, Beautiful Nissan Magnite in India, marking a turning point for Nissan India.

First Advantage unveils Q3 2023 India employment screening trends report

First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), one of the world’s top suppliers of solutions for employment background checks and verification, has released its Q3 2023 India Employment Screening Trends Report.

GUJARAT AIMS TO LEAD INDIA'S USD 1 TRILLION MANUFACTURING SURGE BY 2025-26: COLLIERS

India’s industrial sector has been experiencing a rapid increase in investment, indicating a significant turning point in the nation’s economic landscape.

Food prices push India's inflation up

Retail inflation in India accelerated in November, reaching its highest point in three months, primarily attributed to a surge in food prices.

Global spotlight on Bihar, 16 countries attend investor summit

The Bihar Business Connect-2023, a global investors summit, is set to kick off with representatives from 16 countries, including the USA, Taiwan, Japan, and Germany, in attendance.

Scindia encourages aerospace supply chain expansion

In a significant move to boost the aerospace industry in India, the civil aviation ministry has urged aerospace manufacturing companies to develop a joint plan outlining their requirements for expanding their supply chains within the country.

FM introduces Bill to curb speculation on tax proposals

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that the Provisional Collection of Taxes Bill, 2023, introduced in Parliament, are curbing speculative activities following changes in customs and excise duties in the Budget.

Global framework needed for ethical AI, misuse could be devastating

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the potential global security threat posed by terrorists gaining access to artificial intelligence (AI) during the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence Summit.

INDIAN AMERICAN VC CALLS FOR STREAMLINING INDIA'S STARTUP ECOSYSTEM

Shukla, former TiE Silicon Valley president and seed-stage investor, emphasizes startup importance, leveraging vast experience, advising governments on fostering innovation and economic growth.

Raigad Police recovers drugs worth Rs 325 crore, 3 held

TDG NETWORK RAIGAD Raigad Police have seized MD drugs worth Rs 325 crores in two proceedings.

FADNAVIS RAISES CONCERN OVER INSTAGRAM EMERGING AS MARKETPLACE FOR DRUGS

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday expressed concern over the alarming rise in drug-related activities on Instagram, saying the platform has transformed into a marketplace for the illicit substances.

AJIT PAWAR SAYS HIS EARLIER STAND AGAINST OLD PENSION SCHEME HAS CHANGED

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday said his earlier stand against the old pension scheme has changed and he would reconsider it positively and added that the state government wants to strike a balance between salaries, pension amount and its burden on the state's finances.

Delhi High Court Seeking Centre's Response On Aam Aadmi Party's Plea Moved Fr Allotment Of Land For Office Space In 'Centrally Located Areas'

Delhi High Court The Delhi High Court in the case Aam Aadmi Party v.

DELHI HIGH COURT: TRIAL HAS TO BE BEGIN DE NOVO WHEN CASE IS COMMITTED BY MAGISTRATE TO SESSION COURT

The Delhi High Court in the case Shankar @ Gori Shankar v. State Of NCT Of Delhi And Anr observed and has ruled that when a case is committed by the Magistrate to the Court of Session, the trial would have to begin de novo.

ELECTRIC VEHICLES: FICCI SUBMITS PROPOSAL FOR FAME III

Over 30 million Electric Vehicles Adoption Can Be Supported by FAME IIT in next 5 years