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NESTLE BABY FOOD SUGAR SPARKS STOCK DIVE (MAINTAINS QUALITY)

India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) is reviewing the report and will present it to a scientific panel for further evaluation

India's pulses imports surge in 2023-24, may rise further

Despite multiple initiatives and incentives to boost domestic production, India remains heavily reliant on pulse imports to meet its domestic demand. Imports of pulses nearly doubled in the fiscal year 2023-24, reaching USD 3.74 billion.

Supreme Court Referred To Larger Bench: Can Accused Get Default Bail If FSL Report Is Not Submitted With Chargesheet Within Prescribed Time? | NDPS Act

The Supreme Court in the case Hanif Ansari Vs state (Govt of NCT of Delhi) observed and has referred to a larger bench the question as to whether a person who is being accused of committing offences as stated under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act 1985 is entitled to default bail on the failure of the prosecution to furnish the report of the Forensic Science Laboratory along with the chargesheet within the prescribed time.

HC raps govt for denying compensation over nurse's COVID death, calls it 'insensitive'

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday rebuked the Maharashtra government for its \"insensitive\" approach in refusing Rs 50 lakh compensation to the husband of a nurse who lost her life to COVID-19 while treating patients during the pandemic.

Ex-Union minister Pratik Patil unhappy over Cong not getting Sangli LS seat

Former Union minister Pratik Patil, the grandson of exMaharashtra chief minister late Vasantdada Patil, has expressed dismay over the Congress ceding the Sangli Lok Sabha seat, once his family bastion, to ally Shiv Sena (UBT).

Maharashtra govt agrees to grant financial benefits to martyr's widow as special case

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday informed the Bombay High Court that it has decided to grant financial benefits to the family of an Army Major, who was killed in the line of duty in Jammu and Kashmir four years ago.

MODI SET TO CROSS 400 FOR THE THIRD TIME" MASS CAMPAIGN HELD IN HONGKONG

Non-resident Indians settled in Hong Kong held a mass campaign raising slogans of 'Modi government for the third time'

SUPREME COURT: EASEMENT BY NECESSITY NOT AVAILABLE WHEN THERE IS ALTERNATIVE WAY TO ACCESS PROPERTY

The Supreme Court in the case Manisha Mahendra Gala vs. Shalini Bhagwan Avatramani observed that the claimant of an easementary right would not be entitled to claim the 'easementary right by necessity' for enjoying the 'Dominant Heritage' i.e., the property owned by the claimant when there exists an alternative way to access the 'Dominant Heritage' apart from the way over which the easementary rights were claimed to access the Dominant Heritage.

SUPREME COURT ISSUED NOTICE TO ED ON ARVIND KEJRIWAL'S PETITION CHALLENGING ARREST, LIST ON WEEK STATING FROM APRIL 29

The Supreme Court in the case observed and has issued notice to the Enforcement Directorate, ED on the petition filed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal against his arrest by the ED in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case.

UN CALLS FOR $2.8 BILLION TO ASSIST 3 MILLION PALESTINIANS IN NEED OF FOOD AND AID

The Israeli offensive in Gaza aimed at destroying Hamas has caused widespread devastation and killed over 33,800 people, according to local health officials.

Indian spending rises on Mutual Funds, Insurance, Trading: Razorpay

Payments towards mutual fund investments, insurance, and trading have seen a massive jump in the just concluded financial year 2023-24, found payments solution provider Razorpay in an analysis.

HUGE DISCOUNTS ON ACS, REFRIGERATORS, COOLERS & FANSP: FLIPKART ANNUAL SALE

Flipkart on Tuesday announced its annual week-long summer sale starting from April 17 to April 23, 2024, offering a wide selection of cooling

Vodafone Idea raises Rs 5,400 crore from GQG partners & others

Telecom company Vodafone Idea has allotted 4.9 billion shares to anchor investors at Rs 11 apiece the top end of the price band - to raise Rs 5,400 crore.

Bharti Airtel's 5G customer base in Tamil Nadu crosses 5.9 million

Bharti Airtel has achieved Badev a significant milestone by successfully deploying 5G services across Tamil Nadu, experiencing a surge in 5G users over the past six months.

MODI 3.0 UNVEILS AMBITIOUS RAILWAY INVESTMENT PLAN OF RS 10-12 LAKH CRORE

The plan introduces a revamped ticket refund scheme ensuring refunds within 24 hours, streamlining the process and improving customer satisfaction.

Made in India bullet train, development begins, speeds to top 250 km/h

India has embarked on the development of an indigenous bullet train project, poised to revolutionize the country's rail network with speeds surpassing 250 kilometers per hour (km/h).

Industry for streamlining listing process for SMEs on bourses, quicker fund raising

Ameri midst India's equity market Lemerging as the 5th largest globally by market capitalisation with exponential increase in retail investor participation, Indian industry has called for stimulating growth in small and medium enterprises (SME) capital markets by reducing the time it takes for SMEs to raise funds and streamlining the listing process on stock exchanges for SMEs.

Global growth at 2.6 %, India's strong public investment outlays, services beneficial

India was one of the 'large gear China, Indonesia, the Russian Federation, the United States, among others - which escaped the financial trouble that loomed earlier in the year 2023 thus emerging as a stakeholder in the world economic growth of 2.7 per cent, just 0.2 percentage point more than the threshold of 2.5 per cent that is often associated with a global recessionary phase.

Ola Electric slashes entry-level e-scooter prices by up to Rs 10,000

Ola Electric has announced a significant reduction in the price of its entry-level electric scooter, the S1 X, as part of its strategy to bolster its market presence and enhance competitiveness.

Raghuram Rajan urges India to harness demographic dividends and prioritize job creation

Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan has underscored India’s failure to fully leverage its demographic dividends, emphasizing the critical need to enhance human capital and skill sets.

TELEGRAM ON TRACK FOR 1 BILLION USERS, FOUNDER PREDICTS MASSIVE GROWTH

Durov, Telegram’s sole owner, emphasized the app’s impressive growth, boasting 900 million active users anda versatile platform for seamless communication

Samsung Reclaims Smartphone Crown As Apple Shipments Slide

According to data from the International Data Corporation (IDC), smartphone shipments worldwide experienced a decline of 7.8% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24), amounting to 289.4 million units.

Microsoft Invests $1.5 Bn In UAE's G42 AI Firm, Secures Minority Stake

Announced yesterday 15 April), the deal will give Microsoft a minority stake in the company that is currently the leading AI firm in the United Arab Emirates UAE)

Interest Rate Cuts Off Table For FY24-25: Morgan Stanley

Analysts at Morgan Stanley stated on Tuesday that interest rate cuts in India for fiscal year 2024/25 are no longer under consideration, citing the shift in the Federal Reserve's policy trajectory and robust growth in the South Asian nation.

Elon Musk: New X Users May Face Annual Posting Fee

Elon Musk revealed that new users could face fees for posting content on the social platform X (previously known as Twitter).

Google Plans Second-Gen Foldable Device In Pixel 9 Series

As per Report Google is gearing up to introduce its next-generation foldable smartphone within the Pixel 9 series.

Centre Aims For Quality Boost In CGHS Hospitals

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has initiated a five-year partnership with the Quality Council of India (QCI) to enhance the Central Government Health Services (CGHS) system, addressing various challenges such as consistent evaluation and quality monitoring.

YouTube expands crackdown on Ad-blocking Mobile Apps

Following its crackdown on ad-blocking browser extensions, YouTube has extended its enforcement efforts to third-party adblocking applications.

Shiv Sena may contest Thane, Palghar seats in Maharashtra: Party sources

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena is likely to contest the Thane and Palghar Lok Sabha seats in the state, amid its tussle with the local BJP leaders who have staked claim over these two seats.

Flaming torch' will reduce autocratic regime to ashes: Uddhav attacks BJP govt

In a veiled attack on the BJP-led central government, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said his party's 'flaming torch' election symbol will reduce to ashes the autocratic regime in the country.