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US-INDIA RELATIONS PROMISING AHEAD OF APEC SUMMIT: ATUL KESHAP

The United States and India are onto something really amazing, according to American ambassador Atul Keshap, who also sees India as a tremendous startup ecosystem, ahead of the Asia-Pacific business Cooperation (APEC) business leaders summit.

TERUMO LAUNCHES OCCLUSAFE & LIFEPEARL FOR LIVER CANCER CARE IN INDIA

The launch of Occlusafe and LifePearl by Japan-based Terumo India advances liver cancer care in India

EvoluteIQ: Star performer and major contender again

EvoluteIQ, a leading intelligent business automation platform provider, has been positioned as a Major Contender for the second consecutive year and a Star Performer on Everest Group’s prestigious Process Orchestration Products PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023. Everest Group’s PEAK Matrix® is a comprehensive evaluation framework that assesses the relative market success and overall capability of service providers in the global process orchestration domain.

DR.K.BHARATH KUMAR APPOINTED CEO OF CRYOVAULT BIOTECH

Reputably recognized as a pioneer in stem cell preservation, CryoVault Biotech India Private Limited is pleased to announce Dr. Kakkireni Bharath Kumar’s appointment to CEO.

Thermax wins 2023 IMD Global Family Business Award

Pune-based engineering company Thermax has been honoured with the prestigious 2023 IMD Global Family Business Award.

THDC INDIA SIGNS DEALS FOR 3.27 GW RENEWABLE ENERGY

THDC India Ltd THDCIL), KPCL, and KREDL collaborate for sustainable energy solutions, emphasizing Karnataka’s commitment to renewable energy adoption.

Tepid show in durables, non-durables drags down India's IIP growth to 5.8%

Industrial production in India delivered a modest growth of 5.8 per cent in September 2023, as an unfavourable base, a shift in the festive calendar and excess rainfall dragged down the year-on-year growth in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) to nearly half from 10.3 per cent in August 2023. The growth, driven down by a big drop in manufacturing sector output – an increase of just 4.5 per cent y-o-y from a 9.3 per cent jump in August, read lower than the estimates of rating agencies like ICRA, which had pegged the IIP for September 2023 at 8.0 per cent.

Passenger, three-wheeler sales hit record high

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India reached a new peak in October, driven by increased demand during the festive season. Overall, passenger vehicle wholesales rose to 391,472 units, a 16% increase compared to the same month last year.

Gross direct tax collection up 17.59% to Rs 12.37 lakh cr

Maintaining a steady growth track, India’s gross direct tax collections for the current financial year (FY202324) upto 9 November, 2023, grew to Rs 12.37 lakh crore, 17.59 per cent higher than the gross collections for the corresponding period of last year.

India buys record gold on Dhanteras

As India celebrated Dhanteras, the traditional festival for buying gold and silver, the precious metals market witnessed a positive start with the recovery of consumer demand. The softening of gold prices by Rs 800-1,500 per 10 grams (24 carats) from the peak level on October 28 prompted increased buying on this auspicious day.

Centre approves digital ad policy for better info dissemination

The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has recently sanctioned a digital advertisement policy, a significant move aimed at empowering its advertising arm, the Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), to execute campaigns in the rapidly expanding digital media domain.

GOVERNMENT WELFARE SCHEMES ILLUMINATE HOMES ACROSS INDIA THIS DIWALI

Prime Minister Modi expressed delight, stating, Iam pleased to see every household illuminated by our public welfare schemes this Diwali. VocalForLocal,” on X.

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Aaditya Thackeray criticizes CM Shinde

Four contractors who are yet to start cement concretisation work on Mumbai’s roads must be blacklisted and probed, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and former Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray said on Thursday.

MY GOVT BUILT 4 CR PUCCA HOUSES FOR THE POOR, NONE FOR MYSELF

Speaking at a rally in Satna prior to Madhya Pradesh's assembly elections on November 17, Modi said his administration has made four crore pucca

Chhattisgarh High Court Directed Its Administrative Side To Decide Representation Seeking Usage Of A4 Size Papers In Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court in the case observed and has directed its administrative side in order to decide the representation seeking mandatory usage of ‘A4 size papers’ in the High Court and the subordinate Courts of the State for all purposes like preparation of applications, petitions, affidavits etc.

SC ISSUED NOTICE IN PIL SEEKING BAR COUNCILS TO COLLECT DATA ON CANDIDATES WITH DISABILITIES TO SHAPE POLICIES FOR DISABLED LAWYERS

The Supreme Court in the case Fateh Mohit Whig v. Union Of India And Ors observed and has issued the notice in the Public Interest Litigation, PIL moved wherein its is argued that the Bar Council of India, BCI and the State Bar Councils across the nation to collect comprehensive data on candidates who are Persons with Disabilities, PWD with regards to their specific disabilities.

Supreme Court: No Hard And Fast Rule That Convict Must Undergo Particular Period of Sentence Before Seeking Its Suspension

The Supreme Court in the case Vishnubhai Ganpatbhai Patel and another v. State of Gujarat observed and has stated that there is no hard and fast rule that a convict should serve sentence for a particular period before the application to suspend the sentence can be considered.

GUJARAT HIGH COURT STAYED GST SCN, ISSUED NOTICE; WEATHER FANTASY GAMING FALL WITHIN ACTIONABLE CLAIM AMOUNTING TO BETTING AND GAMBLING OR BASED ON SKILLS

The Gujarat High Court in the case NXGN Sports Interactive Private Limited Versus Union Of India observed wherein the court was deciding the issue of whether fantasy gaming falls within an actionable claim which amounts to betting and gambling or based on skills.

PM EXTENDS GREETINGS TO UTTARAKHAND RESIDENTS ON STATE'S FOUNDATION DAY

Uttarakhand celebrates its 23rd anniversary. This day in 2000 saw the creation of Uttarakhand as the 27th state of Uttar Pradesh

HC orders Rs 1128 Cr tax refund to Vodafone Idea, criticizes I-T Department

The Income Tax department has been ordered by the Bombay High Court to reimburse Vodafone Idea Limited for the taxes that the telecom operator paid for the assessment year 2016–2017, totaling Rs 1,128 crore.

STOCK MARKET SHOWS RESILIENCE DESPITE EARLY VOLATILITY

The stock market showed endurance as Nifty recovered following an early setback at the beginning of Thursday's trading session, even though it started the day flat

70% Indians wary of unethical AI

A recent report by Salesforce reveals that nearly 74% of users in India express concerns about the unethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) by companies.

Meta Cracks Down on Misleading Political Ads

Meta has introduced a new rule requiring advertisers on its platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, to disclose digitally-created or altered photo realistic images or videos in social issue, electoral, or political advertisements.

INDIA'S GROWTH ON TRACK AT 6.7%, MOODY'S SAYS

Moody’s Investors Service has maintained India’s economic growth forecast for 2023 at 6.7%, citing the resilience driven by strong domestic demand.

Fossil fuel boom imperils climate targets

A new report reveals that countries are planning to increase fossil fuel production by 110% in 2030, surpassing limits set for a 1.5-degree Celsius warming target.

RBI flags climate risks to macro-economic stability, need for banks to act as key stakeholders

The Reserve Bank of India has expressed concern over the prospects of climate change having an overwhelming impact on macroeconomic stability, price stability, exchange rate stability and financial stability of nations and called on central bankers across the world to shed reservations about engaging on this subject.

Adani Ports' Q2 profits edge up 4%, hit by tax write-off

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) announced a consolidated net profit of Rs 1,747.85 crore for the September quarter, marking a growth of 4.19 percent compared to the same period last year.

Vocal for local movement hits China's Diwali trade hard

As Diwali festivities kick off, Dhanteras emerges as a pivotal day for traders nationwide, with an estimated trade volume of Rs 50 thousand crore, as predicted by the National President of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), BC Bhartia, and Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal.

MADHYA PRADESH'S U-TURN FROM 'BIMARU' TO 'BEMISAL' UNDER BJP RULE

Sitharaman highlighted Madhya Pradesh’s turnaround, citing increased per capita income Rs 1.40 lakh) and reduced debt-to-GDP ratio 21.7% in 2023), showcasing the state’s shift from bimaru” to extraordinary development.