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2 held with mephedrone worth Rs 10.9 lakh in Navi Mumbai

The Navi Mumbai police have arrested two persons after seizing mephedrone, a banned drug, worth Rs 10.90 lakh from their possession, an official said on Thursday.

7 bodies recovered from fire-hit chemical unit in Surat

A day after Lengulfed manufacturing a major fire a chemical facility in Gujarat's Surat city, bodies of seven missing workers were recovered from the premises in the early hours of Thursday, officials said.

ELGAR PARISHAD CASE: NIA OPPOSES ACTIVIST SHOMA KANTI SEN'S MEDICAL BAIL PLEA IN SC

The NIA Thursday strongly opposed Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case accused Shoma Kanti Sen's plea seeking interim bail on health grounds, saying she was suffering from general ailments and there was nothing special about it.

BOMBAY HIGH COURT: TENANTS' LIMITED RIGHT TO SEEK BUILDING REPAIR CANNOT BE OBLITERATE LANDLORD'S RIGHT TO REDEVELOP IT

The Bombay High Court in the case Anandrao G Pawar v. The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai and Ors., observed and has held that the tenants cannot stretch their limited right to reconstruct or repair a dilapidated building in order to obstruct the property owner or the landlord from redeveloping his property.

India-UN development p'ship fund spurs 76 projects in 54 global south nations: UNGA Prez

United Nations General Assembly President Dennis Francis has congratulated India and the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation for six years of collaborative partnership.

How Indian techies will benefit from US H-1B renewal pilot programme

In a move designed to streamline visa processes for a substantial number of Indian tech workers, the United States is set to launch a pilot program in December for the domestic renewal of specific categories of H-1B visas.

SBP ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF $3B SAUDI DEPOSIT FOR ANOTHER YEAR

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia extends term for a USD 3 billion deposit placed with Pakistan to support Pakistan's economy

Bumper stock mkt debut for Tata Technologies

In a historic return to the initial public offering (IPO) arena, Tata Technologies, a prominent Tata Group entity, made an exceptional stock market debut on Thursday, leaving investors jubilant with a staggering 140 percent premium over its issue price. This IPO marks a significant milestone as the first public offering by a Tata Group company in two decades, with Tata Consultancy Services being the last to go public back in 2004.

Netflix to bring GTA Trilogy on its mobile application

Netflix has announced that the Grand Theft Auto Trilogy- The Definitive Edition will be available for playing on Netflix mobile app on iOS and Android devices from 14 December.

Whirlpool plans to sell 24 per cent ownership in India biz

In a recent regulatory filing, leading American home appliances manufacturer, Whirlpool Corporation, has revealed its intention to sell up to a 24% stake in its Indian subsidiary, Whirlpool of India Ltd, in 2024. The move is part of the company's strategic initiative to raise funds for debt reduction and enhance its overall financial standing.

BAIN & COMPANY PREDICTS DOUBLING OF RETAIL BROKING REVENUES IN 5 YRS

Indian retail brokerage industry's revenues have already doubled Rs 14k crore in FY19 to Rs 27,000 crore last fiscal-an annualised growth of 17 percent.

Tata power to expand Kanpur's EV charging infrastructure

In a groundbreaking iniCharging Solutions Ltd (TPEVCSL), a subsidiary of Tata Power Group, has joined hands with the Kanpur Municipal Corporation to introduce 12 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across strategic locations in Kanpur.

Chennai's infrastructure development drives progress

Chennai is undergoing a Chennai mation as authorities execute a range of innovative projects aimed at reshaping the city under the Smart Cities Mission.

Tripura expands palm oil cultivation to 7,000 hectares

In a strategic move toward agricultural expansion, the Tripura government has set an ambitious target of cultivating 7000 hectares of land for palm oil by the financial year 2026-27, according to a statement by Agriculture Minister Ratan Lal Nath.

58 HOMES ABOVE RS 40 CR SOLD IN INDIA IN 2023

Mumbai led the luxury real estate market, claiming a 91% share in deals for properties priced over Rs 40 crore, followed by Delhi-NCR and Hyderabad with notable transactions

India emerges as top destination for destination weddings

The concept of destination weddings has gained tremendous traction as an appealing choice for couples seeking a unique and memorable celebration.

India prioritizes public stockholding resolution in WTO talks

India reinforced its stance during a mini-ministerial virtual meeting among 28 WTO member countries on November 28, clearly stating its refusal to engage in discussions about any new agricultural issues until a permanent solution is achieved concerning public stockholding of food grains.

India's core sector growth surges to 12.1 per cent

India's eight key infrastructure industries experienced a robust growth of 12.1 percent in October, as reported by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on November 30. This growth significantly surpassed the 8.1 percent recorded in September, a figure later revised to 9.2 percent by the commerce ministry.

India's fiscal deficit reaches 45% of annual target

Data released by the Controller General of Accounts reveals that India's fiscal deficit for April-October surged to Rs 8.04 lakh crore, marking an increase from Rs 7.02 lakh crore recorded in April-September. This substantial deficit accounts for 45.0 percent of the full-year target of Rs 17.87 lakh crore.

INDIA'S Q2FY24 GDP GROWTH POSTS RESILIENT 7.6% JUMP LED BY MANUFACTURING UPTICK

The GDP growth for the September quarter showed a mild easing from 7.8% in Q1 FY2024.

Indian Stock Markets Soar To $4 Trillion Mark

India’s stock markets recently achieved a historic milestone, surpassing the $4 trillion market capitalization mark for the first time in its history.

NCP's Ajit Pawar faction claims Maval LS seat; Shiv Sena MP asserts CM's approval

In a notable development within Maharashtra’s Mahayuti coalition, the Ajit Pawar-led faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has asserted its claim to the Maval Lok Sabha seat, currently held by Shiv Sena MP Shrirang Barne.

Edu min Kesarkar clarifies his words he used against job aspirant in 'threat' video

Maharashtra Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar, facing criticism for allegedly ‘threatening’ a teaching job aspirant over questions about the delayed recruitment process, clarified that his intent was not to threaten or insult the woman.

Andhra Pradesh High Court Seeks Status Report About Online RTI Portal, Says It Is The High Court That State Takes Action

The Andhra Pradesh High Court in the case observed and has directed the State Government for filing the compliance report in respect of immediately setting up an online RTI portal for the State in accordance with the judgement of the Apex Court in the case Pravasi Legal Cell vs Union of India & Ors.

KERALA HIGH COURT ORDERS NO COERCIVE ACTION; UNION MINISTER RAJEEV CHANDRASEKHAR MOVED HIGH COURT TO QUASH CASE OVER POSTS AFTER KERALA BLASTS

The Kerala High Court in the case Rajeev Chandrasekhar v State of Kerala observed and has ordered that no coercive action shall be taken against Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar for allegedly making provocative remarks and causing the religious disharmony in the State after the Kalamaserry bomb blasts.

Delhi High Court: Plea Moved To Transfer Case To Another Court Must Be Based On Reason, Not Apprehension Of An Over Sensitive Mind

The Delhi High Court in the case Upinder Kaur Malhotra v. Capt Teghjeet Singh Malhotra and Anr and other connected matters observed and has dismissed the petition moved for transfer of matters pending before the Family Judge, Patiala House Courts to another court of competent jurisdiction.

DELHI HIGH COURT TO MHA: CALL FOR A MEETING OF ALL CYBER CRIME CELLS FOR COORDINATION IN DEALING WITH FRAUDULENT TRANSACTION CASES

The Delhi High Court in the case Dabur India Limited v. Ashok Kumar and Ors and other connected matters observed and has directed the concerned Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, MHA to call for the meeting of Cyber Crime Cells in various states in order to ensure coordination wherein the court was dealing with the cases of fraudulent transactions.

India to construct 10k houses in S Lanka's tea plantation areas

As an extension of its housing project in the country, India is set to construct an additional 10,000 houses in the plantation areas of Sri Lanka.

US issued 140K visas to Indian students in 2022

As a part of the Biden administration’s initiative to strengthen people to-people connections with India, the United States issued over 140,000 visas to Indian students last year and is implementing various measures to shorten the wait period for visa appointments.

US TO INTRODUCE DOMESTIC WORK VISA RENEWAL PROGRAMME IN DEC, INDIANS TO BENEFIT MOST

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US firms to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise