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Ambiguity persists over Haryana's DGP Shatrujeet Kapoor's Additional Charge as DG, Anti-Corruption Bureau

It has been seven weeks since Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor, then Director-General,  AntiCorruption Bureau (ACB) (formerly State Vigilance Bureau-SVB) got appointed as Director-General of Police (DGP), Haryana (Head of Police Force- HoPF)  vide Home Department Order bearing No. 2/2/2023-2HG-1 dated 16 August 2023.

Indian pharma, healthcare deals surge 298% YoY

According to the Grant Thornton Bharat Pharma and Healthcare Dealtracker, deals in the Indian healthcare and pharma sector surged by a remarkable 298 percent during the third quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in the previous year.

TOP 10 FIRMS LOSE RS 1.93 LAKH CRORE IN MARKET CAP

TCS and HDFC Bank faced the largest losses in market valuation while HDFC Bank’s market capitalization declined by Rs 40,562.71 crore to Rs 11,14,185.78 crore. Reliance Industries Limited and Infosys also experienced significant valuation declines

FPIs sell Rs 20,300 cr in stocks, buy Rs 6,080 cr in debt

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn more than Rs 20,300 crore from Indian equities in the current month, primarily due to a significant increase in US Treasury yields and the uncertain environment stemming from the IsraelHamas conflict. However, there’s an interesting twist when it comes to FPI activity in the Indian debt market, as data from depositories reveals that they’ve infused Rs 6,080 crore into the debt market during the same period.

India will require 22 million workers with 5G skills

India is poised to face a growing demand for skilled workers in the 5Gfocused industries, with a requirement for approximately 22 million such workers by 2025

Modi government made fun of public: Cong Prez Kharge

On Sunday, Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge took a dig at the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP, alleging that the latter “made fun” of the public over the reported inflation in the country

Cypher case: Islamabad court allows Pak police get to interrogate Imran Khan in jail

A special court in Islamabad has given the green light to Rawalpindi police to interrogate Pakistan Tehreeke-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan and Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi, who are lodged in Adiala Jail in connection with the May 9 riots case.

MP assembly Elections: Congress Moves Election Commission against CM Chouhan, PM Modi

A Madhya Pradesh Congress delegation has filed a complaint to the state election commission against Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for delivering a political speech at a government program in Chitrakoot.

BPCL profits soar to record Rs. 19,052 Crores

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a prominent player in India’s energy sector, has achieved a significant financial milestone by reporting its highest-ever half-yearly profit of Rs. 19,052 Crores for the fiscal year 2023-24

No need to visit Karnataka to see Cong govt failures’: BRS leader Rama Rao

Hitting back at Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar’s invitation to witness implementation of poll promises in his state, BRS working president K T Rama Rao said there was no need to go there to see their “failures”.

Apple India revenue hits Rs 50,000 crore, net profit surges 76%

Apple’s business in India has seen significant growth, coming close to reaching a revenue of Rs 50,000 crore during the financial year 2022-23

DELHI EXCISE POLICY: SC TO PRONOUNCE JUDGEMENT ON MANISH SISODIA'S BAIL PLEAS TODAY

The Supreme Court will pronounce its judgement on Monday on two separate regular bail pleas of former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia in corruption and money-laundering cases related to the now-scrapped excise policy for the national capital.

GOVT SETS MINIMUM ONION EXPORT PRICE, BUYS MORE FOR BUFFER

The Minimum Export Price of 800 per metric tonne, which equals Rs 67 per kilogram, is a reaction to the high onion prices in Delhi, where they range from Rs 65 to Rs 80 per kilogram due to reduced supply

MADRAS HIGH COURT REFUSED BAIL TO MAN BOOKED FOR MISREPRESENTING HIMSELF AS LAWYER, MAKING CASTEIST SLUR AT CLIENT

The Madras High Court in the case S.Rajasekaran @ Satta Rajasekar v The State obserevd and has refused to grant bail to a man who had misrepresented himself as being a lawyer and cheated a client, i.e., the complainant.

Sale of Objectionable pictures of Hindu Gods:DCW issues notice to Delhi police

The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) On Sunday issued a notice to the Delhi police after it received a complaint regarding the sale of objectionable pictures of Hindu gods and goddesses.

FSSAI urges safe food for students

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has emphasized the need to ensure the safety of food served to students and has called upon state authorities to provide training to individuals handling food in canteens of hostels and universities.

NGT PULLS UP DELHI POLLUTION CONTROL COMMITTEE FOR ILLEGAL GROUNDWATER EXTRACTION

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has pulled up various Delhi’s authorities, including Pollution Control Committee (PCC), for their ‘lack of coordination’ in addressing the issue of illegal groundwater extraction for commercial purposes

Calcutta High Court Imposed Rs 50K Cost On An Advocate; He Intends To Abuse, Show Red Eyes To Court

The Calcutta High Court in the case observed and has imposed the cost for an amount of Rs. 50,000/- on him, while taking a stern stance against an advocate who intended to show ‘red eyes’ and also abuse the court.

ULTRATECH CEMENT INVESTS RS 13,000 CR, ADDS 21.9 MTPA CAPACITY

UltraTech, a cement manufacturer, announced a new investment of Rs 13.000 crore to increase production capacity by 21.9

Ericsson establishes 6G research & development centre center in India

Ericsson, a Swedish manufacturer of telecom equipment, said that it will open a 6G research and development center in Chennai.

Elon Musk's X launches subscription tiers from Rs 244

In an attempt to increase subscription income, social media network X, formerly known as Twitter, unveiled two premium tiers on October 28.

PHILIPPINES TO NO LONGER LOOK TO CHINA FOR FUNDING 3 RLY PROJECTS

The three rail projects were among the outcomes of Duterte’s Build, Build, Build” infrastructure development initiative, which mostly depended on utilising China’s Belt and Road Initiative’s BRI)then-seemingly limitless financial resources, Strangio opines

Pak’s changes in structure of gas pipeline project disappoint Russians

The Pakistan Stream Gas Pipeline project has been marred by a series of changes and a lack of progress, much to the disappointment of Moscow

MLAS DISQUALIFICATION ROW: SC TO HEAR THACKERAY AND SHARAD PAWAR FACTION PLEAS TODAY

The Supreme Court on Monday will hear pleas filed by the Uddhav Thackeray faction of the Shiv Sena and the Sharad Pawar bloc of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).

New GOP Speaker calls on Biden to split $100B funding for Ukraine, Israel

US House Speaker Mike Johnson has called on President Joe Biden to divide his supplemental budget request of USD 100 billion into separate allocations for both Ukraine and Israel.

SC TO HEAR PETITION OF AAP MP RAGHAW CHADDHA CHALLENGING INDEFINITE SUSPENSION FROM RAJYA SABHA TODAY

The Supreme Court on Monday will hear a petition filed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha challenging his indefinite suspension from the Rajya Sabha.

'C'GARH UNDER 'GRAHAN' FOR 5 YRS TIME HAS COME TO REMOVE IT'

Nadda criticized the Cong for prioritizing its own interests and family rather than the welfare of the masses

RELIANCE CHAIRMAN MUKESH AMBANI RECEIVES DEATH THREAT, FIR FILED

The Mumbai police have stated that Mukesh Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Industries, received a threatening email on Friday, which warned of his potential assassination if he did not pay a sum of Rs 20 crore.

HP SCHOLARSHIP SCAM: CBI FILES SUPPLEMENTARY CHARGESHEETS

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed two separate supplementary chargesheets as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged scholarship scam in Himachal Pradesh.

GANGSTER ACT CASE: GHAZIPUR COURT SENTENCES MUKHTAR ANSARI TO 10-YEARS' IMPRISONMENT

An MP-MLA court in Ghazipur has sentenced jailed mafia-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari to 10 years of imprisonment in a case registered under the Gangsters Act.