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What Allahabad High Court Held On Operation Of Industrial Disputes Act, Delegation Of Power By State Govt: Working Journalists Act

The Allahabad High Court in the case The Indian Express Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India observed and has held that 1955 Act is a special act governing the conditions of work for newspaper employees which includes working journalists and non-working journalists and will have overriding effect over the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.

Punjab and Haryana High Court Expressed Concern, seeks UT's Response: Wild Cannabis Plants Openly growing In Chandigarh?

The Punjab and Haryana High Court in the case Aman Singh v. State of Punjab observed and has noted the allegations that cannabis plants have grown wildly in public places in Chandigarh.

INDIA LIMITS EXPORT OF ESSENTIAL GOODS TO MALDIVES THROUGH DESIGNATED PORTS

The DGFT notification restricts essential commodities export to the Maldives to four designated customs stations, emphasizing India’s control over goods flow amid diplomatic tensions

SENIOR CITIZEN DEPOSITS SKYROCKET 150% TO RS 34 LAKH CR IN 6 YEARS

This represents a remarkable 81% increase in account numbers and a staggering 150% jump in total deposits compared to 2018

India travel industry set to soar, revenue nears $24 billion in 2024

India's travel and tourism market is on track to reach a revenue of USD 23.72 billion in 2024, with an estimated annual growth rate of 9.62% according to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF).

FITCH RATINGS AFFIRMS STABLE OUTLOOK FOR PSU BANKS, CITES INDIA'S GROWTH, RESILIENCE

Funding remains a strength for PNB as customer deposits constituted about 91 per cent of total funding in 9MFY24 by our estimates, driven by high depositor confidence due to the bank’s close state linkages.

2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift Prepares For Launch In May

The all-new fourth-generation Maruti Suzuki Swift is all set to be released next month.

The Mahindra Group announces Rs 1,200 cr investment

Mahindra Susten on Monday said it will foray into the hybrid renewable energy segment by setting up a Rs 1,200-crore 150-megawatt solar wind energy project in Maharashtra.

Farmer compelled to remove 300 sweet lime trees due to water scarcity

A farmer in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar was forced to cut down 300 sweet lime trees amid an acute water shortage in the drought-prone Marathwada region.

CONGRESS MANIFESTO MERE PIECE OF PAPER, IT FAILS TO FULFIL PROMISES: FADNAVIS

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said the Congress' manifesto is a \"mere piece of paper\" and claimed the party has failed to fulfil promises in states where it has been in power.

The 21 Judges Have Written A Letter To Chief Justice of India: 'Need To Safeguard Judiciary From Unwarranted Pressures'

The High Courts and the Supreme Court of India, take this moment to write to the Chief Justice of India, drawing upon our years of service and experience within the judiciary, to express our shared concern regarding the escalating attempts by certain factions to undermine the judiciary through calculated pressure, misinformation, and public disparagement.

Delhi High Court Extends CM Arvind Kejriwal's Judicial Custody In Liquor Policy Case Till April 23

The Delhi Court in the case observed and has extended the judicial custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal till April 23 in the money laundering case which relates to the now scrapped liquor policy.

DELHI COURT REMANDS BRS LEADER K KAVITHA TO JUDICIAL CUSTODY TILL APRIL 23 IN CBI CASE: LIQUOR POLICY SCAM

The Delhi Court in the case observed and has remanded BRS leader K Kavitha to judicial custody till April 23 in the case registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation, CBI over the alleged liquor policy scam.

UK NRIs seek Dubai residency to avoid new tax measures

The The proposed taxation of the overseas income of non-UK domiciled residents by the United Kingdom government has triggered a rush among wealthy non-resident Indians there to establish taxfriendly ownership structures in alternative jurisdictions, experts said.

INDIA REJECTS LANCET REPORT, AFFIRMS RECORD HIGH HEALTHCARE SPENDING

As per National Health Accounts estimates for 2019-20, the key achievements in the health sector are that the total health expenditure was Rs 4,83,259 crore in 2014-15, which in 2019-20 has risen to Rs 6,55,822 crore.

Ambuja Cements acquires TN grinding unit for Rs 413.75 crore

Ambuja Cements, a subsidiary of Adani Group, has signed an agreement to acquire My Home Group's 1.5 MTPA (million tons per year) cement grinding unit in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu.

NEPALESE TYCOON BINOD CHAUDHARY WHO SOLD WAI WAI' PLANS TO LIST INDIA UNIT BY 2026

The firm, boasting a 28% share in the local instant noodles market and generating an annual revenue of 8 billion rupees 96.2 million), is in preliminary talks regarding its listing shine. The aims is toachievea 15% revenue growth this year.”

Inox to drive southward expansion with nearly half of new screens

PVR VR Inox, India's leading multiplex operator, is strategically expanding its presence in the South Indian market to bolster operational performance amidst challenges in the cinema business.

SUMMER SIZZLES, SALES RISE, INDIAN CONSUMER FIRMS GEAR UP

Blue Star intensifies its product offerings with a plethora of new home air conditioner models, targeting a remarkable 25% revenue boost in the air conditioning segment, led by Managing Director B. Thiagarajan.

Aerospace parts maker IIG Aero raises $12 mn to hike capacity.

Bengaluru-based aerospace components manufacturer, JJG Aero, has secured USD 12 million (Rs100 crore) in inaugural funding from CX Partners which will be used primarily to increase its new facility's manufacturing capacity, further vertical integration, and other corporate initiatives.

Price pain greater in rural India due to rising rural food inflation: Crisil

Rural India continues to feel a sharper price pinch with inflation inching up in rural areas to 5.4 per cent from 5.3 per cent while urban inflation eased markedly to 4.1 per cent from 4.8 per cent.

Ramkrishna Forgings gets Rs 270 cr order for Vande Bharat train-set

Ramkrishna Forggs Limited, one of the leading suppliers of rolled, forged, and machined products has received a significant order for Vande Bharat train-set valued at INR 270 crore.

Experts see minimal impact on indian pump prices, stalemate over IMEC

The impact of Iran-Israel conflict on India does not cover a rise in petrol prices in India even as experts see a likely continuation of shipping disruptions at Red Sea and the India Middle East Corridor project remaining on paper.

INDIA'S OVERALL EXPORTS IN FY24 AT $776.68 BN PASSES FY23 NOS, TRADE DEFICIT IMPROVES 35.77%

Overall trade deficit significantly improved by 35.77 per cent to USD 78.12 billion in FY24 from USD 121.62 billion in FY23

Tech Recap: Meta AI Integrates With WhatsApp And Instagram, ChatGPT Upgraded

In this week's tech roundup, significant developments have been witnessed across various fronts.

New Movies, Shows Aim To Boost Promotion Through Social Media Snippets

Film producers and streaming platforms are adopting a new strategy to lure viewers to watch their titles at a time attention span has shrunk amid a surfeit of entertainment options.

Airlines Face Iran-Israel Risks Amid Mideast Airspace Closures

Indian airlines are altering flight paths for Europe and the Middle East due to escalating tensions between Iran and Israel

India to suspend flights to Israel amid Iran-Israel tensions

India airline companies Lare likely to announce the suspension of flight operations to and from Tel Aviv, Israel, amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel.

FAILURE OF HOME MINISTRY: SULE AFTER GUNSHOTS FIRED OUTSIDE SALMAN KHAN'S RESIDENCE

After gunshots were heard outside actor Salman Khan's residence in Mumbai's Bandra, Nationalist Congress Party (SCP) MP Supriya Sule blamed the ruling Mahayuti government in the state, calling it a \"complete failure\" of the Home Ministry.

All eyes on Nagpur, a former Cong bastion, due to 'development man' Gadkari

The battle for Nagpur Lok Sabha seat in Maharashtra is among the most watched in the country due to the presence of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, a hardcore RSS loyalist who has a legion of admirers for his development work as well as the penchant for talking straight.