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NAVI MUMBAI RESIDENTS ALARMED BY UNCHECKED CHEMICAL EFFLUENTS POLLUTING WATER BODIES

Nerul and Seawoods residents in Navi Mumbai express growing concern over chemical factories releasing untreated effluents into nearby water bodies, raising fears of widespread pollution.

Mumbai court hands 10-year rigorous imprisonment to drug dealer

A special NDPS court in Mumbai has sentenced a drug dealer to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for being caught in possession of a substantial quantity of narcotics, specifically 300 grams of mephedrone (MD).

THANE VIOLENCE: SHOPS VANDALISED IN COMMUNAL CLASH-HIT AREAS, 2 HELD

After the stone-pelting incident in Mumbai’s Mira Road, Mira Bhayander Vasai Virar police issued an order on Wednesday asking all group administrators to take note that no forwards, jokes or videos related to clashes should be forwarded on social media to maintain communal harmony.

KERALA HIGH COURT QUASHED PREVENTIVE DETENTION OF 21-YR-OLD, APPOINTS ADVOCATE AS HIS 'MENTOR'

The Kerala High Court in the case Sreejith R v State of Kerala observed and has released a 21-year-old boy, who was implicated in seven crimes for allegedly causing obstructions to police officer in performing official duties and under the NDPS Act, from detention under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 2007.

DELHI HIGH COURT UPHOLDS PROHIBITION OF MARRIAGE BETWEEN 'SAPINDAS", SAYS INCESTUOUS RELATIONS MAY GAIN LEGITIMACY IF PARTNER'S CHOICE LEFT UNREGULATED

The Delhi High Court in the case observed and has upheld the validity of Section 5(v) of the Hindu Marriage Act which states that no marriage can be solemnized between parties who are related to each other as \"sapindas\", unless it is sanctioned by usage or custom governing them.

Supreme Court Issued Non-Bailable Warrant In Contempt Case Against Litigant For Not Depositing Rs 1 Lakh Cost

The Supreme Court in the case In Re: Contempt Against Upendra Nath Dalai observed and has issued the non-bailable warrant against one Upendra Nath Dalai for his repetitive failure to appear before the court in the suo-moto contempt proceedings initiated against him.

India ranks 5th among top passenger mkts for S'pore's Changi Airport

India was ranked fifth among the top five largest passenger markets for Singapore’s Changi Airport, which handled 328,000 flights and 58.9 million passengers in 2023, rebounding to 83 per cent of traffic levels seen before the Covid-19 pandemic, according to official data released on Wednesday.

UAE: WORLD OF COFFEE DUBAI 2024 ATTRACTS 13K+ SPECIALISED VISITORS WITH 30% GROWTH

This edition mainly focused on the sustainability of the coffee industry while fostering coffee culture among consumers by providing educational platforms covering coffee varieties and preparation methods.

Samsung's first flagship store opened in Mumbai

Consumer electronics giant Samsung on Tuesday opened its first company-owned store outside South Korea, in the BKC business district.

FORBES GLOBAL PROPERTIES ENTERS INDIA REALTY MKT

American giant Forbes is all set to enter the Indian real estate market with the grand debut of India Forbes Global Properties.

Realme sells 10 crore smartphones focus on product, branding in India in 5 yrs; to

Chinese smartphone maker Realme has surpassed 100 million smartphone shipments in India in 2023 within just five years of its inception and the brand will sharpen its focus this year on enhancing performance, photography, and design to further elevate its sales trajectory, its Vice President Chase Xu said.

ICICI BANK'S PROFITABILITY SOLID DESPITE AIF PROVISIONING, MARGIN PRESSURE

ICICI Bank foreseen to maintain strong earnings with robust credit growth and low costs, projecting a 2% return on assets despite rising costs, according to S&P Global and Nomura Ratings

Apparel exporters seek tax incentives in Budget to boost mfg

The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) advocated for tax incentives, including GST uniformity and increased interest subsidies, to stimulate domestic manufacturing and enhance India’s exports.

DGCA slaps Rs 1.10 crore penalty on Air India for safety violations

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the aviation safety regulator, has imposed a penalty of Rs 1.1 crore on Air India for safety violations observed on the airline’s flights operating on certain long-range routes.

K'TAKA SIGNS MOUS WORTH RS 23K CRORE AT WEF MEET

The 8 MoUs signed by the government focus on rural area development, healthcare, education, and Panchayat E-Governance

Global investors dump Indian stocks after market highs

Last week witnessed the Last largest foreign investor fund outflow from Indian stocks in 19 months, marking a notable pullback following a record-breaking rally.

Ayodhya pilgrimage expected to generate over Rs 4 trillion

Uttar Pradesh (UP) is poised to witness a substantial surge in tourism-related expenditure, with the completion of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and several initiatives by the UP government to promote tourism.

India keeps growth lead as spending spurs economy

India is poised to maintain Lits status as the fastestgrowing major economy in the current fiscal year and the next, driven by robust government spending, according to a Reuters poll of economists.

India's thirst for oil to fuel global demand

In a noteworthy development, India's petroleum consumption reached an unprecedented high last year, signalling a trajectory that could see the country surpass China as the foremost contributor to the global surge in oil demand by the end of this decade.

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BOOSTING TRADE & INVESTMENTS, NEW PACTS ACROSS ENERGY, DEFENCE LIKELY IN INDIA-FRANCE TALKS

As President of France Emmanuel Macron lands in India to be the Chief Guest for the Republic Day celebrations, the visit will be a befitting culmination of a 10-month successive run of economic engagement and gains spanning April-to-January period of FY 2023-24 which saw the bilateral relationship cross significant milestones in the 25 years of their strategic partnership.

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Global Real Estate Investments In India Dip Due To High Inflation

In 2023, foreign investments in the Indian real estate sector, spearheaded by the US, witnessed a downturn due to high inflation and geopolitical concerns. Despite challenges, office spaces emerged as the most sought-after investment asset.

India's Net FDI Inflows Dropped Nearly 32% To $13.54 Bn In Apr-Nov 2023

Net foreign direct investment (FDI) in India witnessed a decline, totalling $13.54 billion in AprilNovember 2023, compared to $19.76 billion in the same period the previous year.

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INDIA'S STOCK MARKET ROCKETS TO FOURTH PLACE. DETHRONING HONG KONG

INDIA'S STOCK MARKET ROCKETS T0 FOURTH PLACE, DETHRONING HONG KONG

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Elderly woman bludgeoned to death; her grandson held

A 70-year-old woman was allegedly bludgeoned to death with a wooden rod by her grandson, who was apparently under the influence of liquor in Palghar district of Maharashtra, police said on Tuesday.

Police arrests person provoking people in viral video; deploy heavy security at Mira Road

After a scuffle broke out between two communities, heavy security has been deployed in the Mira Road area adjacent to Mumbai. Police have arrested a person who was seen provoking people in a viral video on social media.

SUPREME COURT ASKS UNIVERSITY TO PAY COST OF RS 4 LAKH DAMAGES TO STUDENT FOR IRREGULAR RE-EVALUATION

The Supreme Court in the case Vyjyanti Mehra vs. Himachal Pradesh University observed ad has imposed a cost for an amount Rs 4 lakhs on the Himachal Pradesh University for re-evaluating subjects, which the student or appellant neither applied for nor paid the revaluation fee.

Was Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi unaware of the unlocking of Babri?

Wajahat Habibullah, who was in the PMO during the Rajiv years, in his forthcoming book offers an account of what happened among Rajiv, Arun Nehru and Vir Bahadur Singh over the unlocking of Babri masjid-Ramjanmbhoomi site.

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Canada caps visas, raises concerns for Indian students

Canada has implemented a two-year cap on new international student visas, with a 35% reduction in study visas for 2024, impacting those planning to study in the country, especially students from India.

'No permanent UNSC seat for India deemed absurd

Renowned tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has criticized the absence of India as a permanent member on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), calling it “absurd.”