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HC seeks response on mandatory use for registration

THE Karnataka High Court on Friday sought a response from the state government on a public interest litigation filed by a financial professional from the city, against the circular issued by the Stamps and Registration Department mandating e-khata for property registration, until BBMP confirms e-khata is available for all existing properties and a time-bound process is established for new properties.

Issue TDRs to hasten road-widening projects in RR Nagar zone: Girinath

BRUHAT Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Chief Commissioner, Tushar Girinath has directed officials to prioritize road widening projects in the RR Nagar zone through the issuance of Transferable Development Rights (TDRs) and ensure their completion at the earliest.

₹5k-cr plan to shield city from rain woes

Rs 2000 crore to be allocated to BBMP, Rs 1000 crore to BWSSB for infrastructure devpt

RG Kar ex-head, cop get bail

A Sealdah court on Friday granted bail to Sandip Ghosh, former principal of state-run R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, and Abhijit Mondol, former officer in-charge of the Tala police station, in the horrific rape-murder case of a junior doctor four months ago.

Rajnath Singh, Priyanka trade barbs in debate

Discussion to mark 75th year of Constitution

Switzerland withdraws MFN status for India

In a retaliatory action, Switzerland has withdrawn the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status granted to India, which will result in higher tax implications for Indian companies operating in the central European country.

A GOOD PHONE IN BUDGET SEGMENT

XIAOMI has launched the Redmi Note 14 in India, starting at ₹18,999.

Entertainment, sports, memes, and more

Google has released its annual report highlighting the top searches in India for 2024. According to the Google blog, India's search landscape this year has reflected a wide spectrum of interests, ranging from sports excitement and entertainment phenomena to viral memes and significant socio-political issues.

ALL RISE, NEW KING ON BOARD

India Grandmaster's persistence pays off as he forces Liren to make a blunder in the closing moments

Srinath, Ramesh laud historic win

India's Gukesh beat China's Ding Liren in the 14th round on Thursday to show his class and claim the World Chess Championship in Singapore.

BJP, Cong issue whip to MPs ahead of debate on Constitution

THE stage is set for a fiery debate on the Constitution scheduled to begin in the Lok Sabha on Friday noon.

Yet another day of washout over no-trust notice, Soros

Parliament deadlock continues as BJP, Cong trade charges over notice against Dhankhar

PANCHAMASALIS' PRESSURE TACTICS FOR 2-A QUOTA UNCONSTITUTIONAL: CM

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday termed Panchamasali Lingayats' \"pressure tactics\" for reservation under 2A category unconstitutional, and their actions indicate that the state government is not serious about their demand.

Woman smothers 2 kids using pillow, later ends life

A 35-year-old woman has died by suicide after killing her two children.

GUKESH KING OF ALL SQUARES

CHESS has a new king. The promised prince is here and he will be coronated on Friday evening.

Usman at home in Brisbane as hosts prepare to take on India

As the sun went down in Brisbane on Thursday, there was an immediate shift in the mood of the city.

Rupee hits new low of 84.88 against USD

THE rupee fell to a new low of Rs 84.88 during intra-day trade on Thursday against the US Dollar.

Juve deepen Man City crisis; Barca post win

MANCHESTER City's crisis continued with a 2-0 defeat away to Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Pep Guardiola's old club Barcelona beat Borussia Dortmund to clinch a spot in the knockout stage of Europe's elite club competition.

Retailers ask FM, GST Council to reject 35% tax slab

INDIAN Sellers Collective, an umbrella body of trade associations and sellers, on Thursday urged finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the GST Council to reject recommendations of GoM (Group of Ministers) on GST rate rationalization.

Indian VC funding to cross $300 bn by 2030

FROM $10.9 billion venture funding in 2015, Indian VC funding is expected to cross $300 billion by 2030.

Nov inflation falls to 5.5%; raises rate cut hope in Feb

Inflation falls below the central bank's upper tolerance level of 6%

Finance ministry asks banks to closely monitor top 20 large insolvency cases

FINANCE ministry has asked the public sector banks to closely monitor the top 20 large cases of defaults that are undergoing insolvency proceedings.

Zomato gets ₹803 cr notice for non-payment of GST

FOOD deliver giant Zomato said on Thursday it has received a tax notice of nearly ₹803 crore from the Joint Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise, Thane Commissionerate, Maharashtra.

CEA says India's GDP to grow at 6.5-7% in FY25, cites global uncertainties

The country will achieve 6.5-7% growth for the current financial year, said V Anantha Nageswaran, chief economic advisor, Government of India.

Govt plans to raise coal stocks to 50 MT in FY26 as power demand likely to go up

As power demand is expected to touch a new high next year, the coal ministry is planning to increase stocks at the beginning of the next financial year to 50 million tonnes.

Auto parts sector grew 11.3% to ₹3.3L cr in H1, China biggest source of import

THE turnover of India's automotive component industry reached ₹3.32 lakh crore ($39.6 billion) during April to September 2024 (H1FY25), reflecting an 11.3% growth compared to the same period last year, according to the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA).

US to up tariff on Chinese solar wafers, polysilicon

THE Biden administration plans to raise tariffs on solar wafers, polysilicon and some tungsten products from China to protect US clean energy businesses.

SYRIAN REBEL LEADER VOWS TO SHUT DOWN NOTORIOUS PRISONS

SYRIAN rebel forces have said they intend to close the notoriously harsh prisons run by ousted president Bashar al-Assad and hunt those involved in the killing or torture of detainees, Reuters reported.

Israeli airstrikes kill 28 in Gaza; UNGA pushes for immediate ceasefire

PALESTINIAN medical officials say Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 28 people in the Gaza Strip, including seven children and a woman, hours after the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly approved a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

At 1,500, max clemency in a day in US

President Biden commutes sentences, pardons 39 people convicted of non-violent crimes