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Police foil self-immolation bid by two during protest in Noida

A self-immolation bid by two persons during a protest against the construction of a waste management centre here was foiled by police, officials said on Wednesday.

Supreme Court Rebukes UP Prisons Secretary: 'Won't Tolerate IAS Officer Lying To Court As Per Convenience Of His Masters'

The Supreme Court in the case Ashok Kumar v.State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr. observed and has criticized the Principal Secretary of the Prison Administration and Reforms Department of Uttar Pradesh for submitting a false affidavit with regards to the progress of a remission plea of a convict.

Supreme Court Directs MORTH To Create Portal And Toll-Free Number For National Highway Encroachment Complaints

The Supreme Court in the case Gyan Prakash v.Union of India & Anr observed and has directed the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, MORTH to establish a portal and a toll-free number for citizens in order to lodge complaints about encroachments on National Highways.

DELHI HIGH COURT: COURT ACQUIRES JURISDICTION UNDER SECTION 11(6) OF ARBITRATION ACT IMMEDIATELY ON DEFAULT OF PRE-ARBITRAL OF ARBITRAL PROCEDURE

The Delhi High Court in the case M/S Bksons Infrastructure Pvt.Lt Vs Managing Director, National Highways And Infrastructure Development Corporation observed and has held that court acquires jurisdiction under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 immediately on the default, of either party, in adhering to the pre-arbitral or arbitral procedure envisaged in the contract.

WOMEN'S SAFETY: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH

The recent spate of crimes against women should force honest self-introspection to uncover the roots of the malaise.

CELEBRATING A DECADE OF FINANCIAL INCLUSION: PRADHAN MANTRI JAN DHAN YOJANA

So far, 53.13 crore beneficiaries have been served under the scheme, with a total balance of Rs 231,235.97 crore in their accounts. Additionally, 11.59 lakh Bank Mitras are providing branchless banking services across the country.

Uniformisation of religious philosophy and personal laws

This article delves into the concept of pluralism which has been the essence of Indian society since time immemorial and how it is being uniformised, for political reasons more than social reformation.

Blended finance: The solution for climate resilence in India

India is at a turning point in its history, with a bold goal of moving to a lowcarbon, sustainable energy future.

GLOBAL CONSERVATIVE MOVEMENT: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIA

From July 08-10, 2024, Washington DC hosted the fourth edition of National Conservatism conference.

Startup funding surges 42% in Jan-July: report

The Indian startup ecosystem is beginning to show signs of recovery from the funding winter.

Two-wheeler industry to grow by 8 pc, tractors by 4pc annually: Report

The two-wheeler (2W) industry is anticipated to grow in high single digits, with an estimated 8 per cent year-on-year (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.

Hopes of rate cut in festival season to fuel stock market

Expectations of strong festival season demand, revival in rural demand, and hopes of interest rate cuts later this fiscal year are expected to support stock markets, brokerage Prabhudas Lilladher said in its latest 'India Strategy' report.

TRAI calls for unified fight against telecom spam calls, messages

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) convened a meeting of the Joint Committee of Regulators (JCOR) on Wednesday, at its headquarters in New Delhi.

Godavari initiative launched for river basin revitalisation

The Godavari Initiative 1 (TGI), a collaborative platform focused on addressing C the critical challenges of the Upper Godavari River basin, was launched in Mumbai V by Mukesh Kumar Sinha, Chairman of the Godavari River Management Board (GRMB).

GAIL exploring setting up world-scale greenfield ethane cracker plant

GAIL (India) Ltd.held its 40th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the fiscal year 202324 where Chairman Sandeep Kumar Gupta said that GAIL is exploring the feasibility of setting up a world-scale greenfield ethane cracker.

Zomato acquires Paytm's Rs 1,600-1,750 crore entertainment, ticketing business

Food delivery company Zomato has completed the acquisition of Paytm subsidiaries WEPL and OTPL for the entertainment ticketing business, the company said in its filing with the exchanges.

ED ATTACHES RS 294 CR ASSETS OF SUNSTAR OVERSEAS LTD IN PMLA CASE

The ED attached Rs. 289 crore of assets, including land, houses, and bank balances, in various locations.

CrimsonLogic and ZONIQ partner to leverage Mendix Low-Code platform for accelerated digital transformation

Singapore-based global technology company, CrimsonLogic, part of PSA International, and a leader in digital solutions for businesses and governments, announced today a strategic partnership with ZONIQ, an official Mendix training and development partner, to leverage the Mendix low-code platform.

GAIL plans to establish large-scale greenfield ethane cracker plant: CMD

GAIL (India) Ltd. held availability was nearly 100 Gits 40th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the fiscal year 2023-24 where Chairman Sandeep Kumar Gupta said that GAIL is exploring the feasibility of setting up a world scale greenfield ethane cracker.

World Gold Council's Campaign on Quora: A Comprehensive Success Story

The World Gold Council (WGC) campaign on Quora, achieved notable results in terms of engagement and awareness.

JTB Meetings & Events to showcase strategic meetings management excellence at BLTM 2024

NEW DELHI TB India Pvt.Ltd., a leader in corporate event management and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) solutions, is proud to announce its participation in the upcoming BLTM 2024 (Business + Leisure Travel and MICE), one of India's premier trade shows in the travel and tourism industry.

IYDF and Aesthetic Vision Yoga unite to illuminate future of orphans with love and support

International Youth Development Foundation (IYDF), in collaboration with Aesthetic Vision Yoga, organized a heartfelt charitable event at The Shelter Progetto Charitable Trust Orphanage in Gurgaon, Haryana, India.

MEDANTA BECOMES THE FIRST HOSPITAL IN NORTH INDIA TO BAG RECOGNITION AS AN EMERGING LUNG TRANSPLANT CENTRE

Medanta Gurugram has become the first hospital to receive the recognition of \"Active Emerging Lung Transplant Centre in North India\" from MoHFW and NOTTO

Majumdar calls protest a people's movement, demands Mamata's resignation

Union Minister and UWest Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar staged a sit-in protest on the road at Baguiati in Kolkata during the 12-hour 'Bengal Bandh' called by the BJP on Wednesday.

Tasva opens flagship store in Hyderabad with Naga Chaitanya

Tasva, a wedding and ocTasva, a and octhe modern Indian man, launched by ABFRL in collaboration with ace couturier Tarun Tahiliani - has opened the doors to its spectacular flagship store in the heart of Himayatnagar, Hyderabad.

Northeast states unite to boost football at Shillong meeting

Representatives from eight northeastern states in the country convened earlier this week in Shillong in Meghalaya, with a shared vision of advancing football in the region, the All India Football Association said.

CM MAMATA BANERJEE CONDEMNS BJP'S 12-HOUR BANDH

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee condemned BJP's 12-hour 'Bengal Bandh' as an attempt to 'defame'the state

ADANI GROUP INVESTS RS 3,500 CR IN CEMENT AND PROPELLANT UNITS IN MP

Adani Group plans to set Aupa 2 million tonne per annum cement grinding unit in Guna, Madhya Pradesh, announced Karan Adani, CEO of Adani Ports and SEZ Limited.

Techno Paints to set up experience centres in all metros

Techno Paints, a leading company in paints industry from Hyderabad, is gearing up to open new, state-of-the-art experience centres in all metro cities across India within a year to showcase its Italian finishes and luxury paints under Richwaves brand, said Akuri Srinivas Reddy, Chairman and Managing Director, Techno Paints.

Dreame Technology launches personal grooming line in India

Dreame Technology, a Dglobal leader in smart home technology appliances, announces its entry into the personal grooming and styling segment with the launch of a new range of high performance products in India.