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PM emphasizes need for swift justice in crimes against women

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday emphasized the importance of swift justice in cases involving crimes against women, stating that it will provide greater assurance of their safety.

Plea filed against Kangana for alleged misrepresentation in film

A petition seeking the registration of a criminal case was filed on Saturday in Chandigarh against film actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut.

CJI calls district judiciary 'backbone of the judiciary'

Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud described the district judiciary as the “backbone of the judiciary” and emphasized its crucial role in upholding the rule of law.

SC directs Omar, estranged wife to seek mediation for marital settlement

The Supreme Court on Friday directed former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his estranged wife, Payal Nath to appear before its mediation centre in an effort to facilitate a settlement between the parties.

DELHI HIGH COURT DISMISSES PLEA CHALLENGING CM NITISH KUMAR

The Delhi High Court has rejected a plea challenging the election of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as President of the Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)).

JOURNEY OF INDIA BECOMING MORE MATURE AS A DEMOCRACY: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Supreme Court of India as it celebrates its 75th anniversary, calling the milestone a reflection of India's constitutional values and democratic maturity.

Second sexual offence case filed against film director Ranjith

A second case for a sexual offence has been registered against director Ranjith Balakrishnan following a complaint by a male actor in this district, police announced on Saturday.

COURT RULES IN FAVOUR OF TRANSGENDER RIGHTS ORDERS UPDATE OF SCHOOL CERTIFICATES

In a landmark judgment, the Uttarakhand high court has set aside the school education board's decision to deny changes in name and gender on educational certificates for transgender individuals.

Rethinking Society's Response to AI-Generated Explicit Content

As a society navigating the ever-evolving landscape of technology and digital innovation, the rise of AI tools has brought forth a myriad of ethical considerations and societal challenges.

Tata Group to hire 4,000 women

Tata Group is set to hire 4,000 women technicians from Uttarakhand for its components manufacturing and assembly facilities across Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

Vistara merges with Air India

TATA SIA Airlines Limited, known by the brand name of Vistara announced its merger with Air India on Friday.

RENTIFYR TECHNOLOGIES TRANSFORMS CAR RENTAL

Goa, a paradise for tourists and locals alike, has always been a destination where freedom and exploration go hand in hand.

Mastercard collaborates with Aquapay to launch virtual cards

Mastercard today announced its collaboration with Aquapay, a leading enterprise payment solutions provider, to launch Mastercard In Control for Business Travel in India.

Apple Music, YouTube Music now support playlist transfers

Apple Music users can now officially transfer their playlists to YouTube Music and vice versa, thanks to new support provided by Apple, the GSM Arena reported.

WhatsApp to add custom list filters for streamlined chat

In a move set to enhance user experience, WhatsApp is gearing up to introduce a feature that will allow users to filter their chats using custom lists.

TWO-WHEELER INDUSTRY TO GROW BY 8 PC, TRACTORS BY 4PC ANNUALLY

The two-wheeler (2W) industry is anticipated to grow in high single digits, with an estimated 8 per cent year-onyear (YoY) increase whereas the tractor industry is anticipated to see marginal growth of approximately 4 per cent YoY in the domestic market, according to a report by Nuvama, a wealth and investment firm.

MATCHMAKING TRENDS: WHAT DOES FUTURE HOLD?

With the shifting landscape of modern relationships, the world of matchmaking is undergoing a significant transformation, reflecting the changing societal norms and individual preferences. Today, individuals are not just seeking deeper, more meaningful bonds, they are actively shaping them.

Govt focuses on sustainable, inclusive growth for Mumbai

\"Mumbai is at the forefront of India's economic journey, and it is essential that we work together to ensure its growth is sustainable and inclusive.

CENTRE GRANTS NAVRATNA STATUS TO NHPC, RAILTEL, SATLUJ JAL VIDYUT NIGAM, SOLAR ENERGY CORP

The central government has granted Navratna status to four of its companies -- Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd, National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd (NHPC), Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd, and Railtel Corporation of India Ltd, Department of Public Enterprises said in X posts.

Indian economy relatively slowed

The Indian economy grew by 6.7 per cent in real terms in the April-June quarter of the current financial year 202425, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation's official data showed on Friday.

Mumbai property market sees 8 per cent surge in August

In August 2024, approximately 11,735 properties were registered within Mumbai’s municipal limits, generating over Rs 1,072 crore in stamp duty revenue for the state exchequer which marks an 8 per cent increase in property registrations and 32 per cent rise in revenue year-on-year (YoY), according to Knight Frank report.

Fall in Q1 GDP numbers is due to poll code and restricted govt expenditure

After the release of the first quarter GDP numbers, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Saturday stated that India's growth story is intact.

SEBI tightens criteria for exit, entry of stocks in derivatives segment

Stock market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has updated the eligibility criteria for the entry and exit of stocks in the derivatives segment.

Indians Credit card spending increases 19 pc (YoY) to Rs 1.7 trillion in July 24

Indian consumers demonstrated a significant increase in their credit card spending in July this year, marking a 19 per cent increase as compared to the same month last year.

GOVT FOR RS 3.7 TRLN TO STATES DURING APR-JUL

The central government has received a ☐ total amount of Rs 10,23,406 crore by the end of July 2024 through various tax and non-tax revenues.

1984 RIOTS: COURT DIRECTS FRAMING OF CHARGES AGAINST TYTLER

The court directed to frame charges under sections 143, 153A, 188, 149, 295, 380, and 436 IPC read with 302 and 109 IPC.

Gopal Rai requests centre to convene meet on cloud seeding

Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Friday requested the Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav to convene an urgent meeting with stakeholders to evaluate cloud seeding (Artificial Rain) for combating Delhi's winter air pollution and secure necessary permissions.

DDA, MCD, and Survey of India sign MoU for drone surveys to tackle Delhi's land encroachments

In a major step to address the problem of uncertainty in the status of lands belonging to various government agencies and to protect such land from encroachers and ■ prohibit unauthorised constructions in the future, the Delhi Development Authority, on Thursday signed a triI partite memorandum of understanding with Municipal - Corporation of Delhi (MCD), 1 1 and Survey of India (SOI) to carry out drone survey to 1 determine current status of land in the National Capital, an official release said.

Healthians introduces Industry-First AI Video Analysis Simplifying Diagnostic Reports

Healthians, a leading diagnostics company offering doorstep health tests, has taken another major step forward in the healthcare industry by launching an AI-driven video analysis feature, marking Healthians as the first in the Indian diagnostics industry to offer such a tool.

Police rescues minor girl from Indo-Nepal border; accused held

The central district team of Delhi police has arrested as many as five kidnappers and rescued a minor girl from the Indo-Nepal border on Friday.