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Sri Lankan economy has stabilised, says World Bank

Aided by critical structural and policy reforms, the Sri Lankan economy has stabilised after the deep crisis it suffered in 2022 with growth in 2024 expected to be 4.4 per cent up from the previous projections, the World Bank said on Thursday.

Transnational repression from China threatens diaspora in Japan

The Chinese authorities are making attempts to threaten people from China living within Japan who remain critical of the Chinese government. The government's harassment of people from China includes people belonging to East Turkistan, Tibet, and Inner Mongolia.

Delhi High Court on frivolous litigation: Prosecution, legal departments must exercise due diligence before initiating cases

The Delhi High Court in the case State v. Manpal And Ors observed that the prosecution and Delhi Government's Department of Law & Legislative Affairs must exercise due diligence before initiating cases and that legal process must not be misused through frivolous litigation.

Delhi High Court: Legal internships do not amount to active legal practice

The Delhi High Court in the case Ujwal v. Delhi High Court Legal Service Committee, DHCLSC observed that legal internships undertaken as law students do not amount to 'active legal practice' after being enrolled as an advocate.

Delhi High Court sets aside arbitral award due to failure of arbitrator to disclose conflict, non-supply of documents

The Delhi High Court in the case Flfl Travel Retail Lucknow Private Limited vs. Airport Authority Of India And Anr observed and has held that the duty of arbitrators of disclosure of any conflicts under Section 12 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is mandatory and continuous throughout the proceedings.

MADHYA PRADESH HIGH COURT: NON-FUNCTIONALITY OF TRACES PORTAL CAN'T BE GROUND TO DENY BENEFIT OF STATUTORY RIGHT TO ASSESSEE [INCOME TAX]

The Madhya Pradesh High Court in the case Birla Corporation Limited v. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax (It And Tp) And Others observed and has made it clear that non-functionality of Income Tax Department's TRACES Portal cannot be grounds for denying the benefit arising to an assessee under statutory provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

'Good man' who chatted with his newspaper vendor

Until Wednesday, 39-year-old Harikesh Singh thought the COVID-19 pandemic was the cruelest blow he had faced.

VIP treatment for strays at Taj Hotel and Tata Headquarters

Ratan Tata, renowned industrialist and philanthropist, was not only a towering figure in the corporate world but also a passionate advocate for animal rights.

He built 500-bed hospital within 5 months

The Covid pandemic was at its peak in March 2020, and Kasargod, a northern Kerala district bordering Karnataka was grappling with treatment facilities, as historically, the citizens here depended on facilities in the neighbouring state for treatment.

His epic F-16 flight over Bengaluru

In February 2007, Ratan Tata embarked on a thrilling adventure at the Aero India Show in Bengaluru, co-piloting an F-16 fighter jet.

Priests of all faiths unite at prayer

Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus, Ratan Tata, passed away peacefully on October 9 at 11:30 PM at Breach Candy Hospital, South Mumbai.

His reaction to question: 'How do you avoid corruption?'

In a 2010 exclusive interview, industrialist Ratan Tata recounted an intriguing conversation he had with another billionaire. During their discussion, the billionaire suggested that Mr. Tata should pay 15 crore to a minister for an undisclosed business deal.

In remembrance: In-flight announcements

The Tata group of Airlines Air India, Air India Express and Vistara on Thursday made an inflight announcement in remembrance of Tata Son's Chairman Emeritus, Ratan Tata.

Jaguar triumph

The late industrialist bought Jaguar and Land Rover in 2008 nine years after the Ford officials insulted Tata's Indica in 1998, who were there to sell off the car company because of low sales.

HIS ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT SPANS ACROSS NANO TO JAGUAR

While supercars and hypercars grace the glossy covers of automotive magazines, it's the unassuming people's car that has captured the public's imagination throughout automotive history.

Mentor to startup entrepreneurs

Ratan Tata is renowned for his business acumen and philanthropy, but few are aware of his significant contributions to numerous startups in India.

Unique connection with Assam

As the country mourns the death of one of its greatest sons, Ratan Tata, the people of Assam and the state government have also recalled the connection Ratan Tata shared with the region.

Gurugram: Women from 30 states to participate in Saras Mela

More than 900 rural women artisans from around 30 states are set to participate in the SARAS Ajeevika Mela to be held in Gurugram from October 13 to October 29, the Rural Development Ministry said on Thursday.

Identity revelation: Court asks rape survivor to respond

The Delhi High Court has allowed a sexual assault survivor and her father to file their response to a plea seeking action against filmmaker Nisha Pahuja and streaming service Netflix for allegedly revealing the minor's identity in a documentary film in violation of legal provisions.

Identity revelation: HC asks rape survivor to respond

A Delhi court has convicted a man for killing a person in a fit of rage in 2020, saying that the prosecution proved his guilt beyond reasonable doubt by completing the “chain” of circumstantial evidence.

Boy's death: NHRC notice to Delhi govt, city police chief

The NHRC on Thursday said it has issued notices to the Delhi government, the city police chief, the DDA and the MCD over reports that a five-year-old boy died allegedly after falling into an open drain in Alipur area.

NIA chargesheets 5 accused in Laos for human trafficking

In a significant step towards dismantling an international human trafficking syndicate, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a chargesheet on five persons in Laos accused of cyber fraud and human trafficking, run by a Delhi-based consultancy firm, NIA officials confirmed on Thursday.

Court records testimony in Nikki Yadav murder case

Delhi's Dwarka Court recorded the evidence of deceased Nikki Yadav's father who deposed that during a search at her flat marriage certificate of his daughter and Sahil was recovered by Delhi police.

Court refuses to stay eviction in Yamuna floodplain

Pollution in Yamuna River is at an all-time high, the Delhi High Court has remarked while refusing to stay an eviction notice issued to the residents of an unauthorised colony located in the river floodplain.

ED IDENTIFIES OVER RS 200 CR ASSETS IN RAIDS AT 15 PLACES

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has identified properties worth more than Rs 200 crore during raids conducted at 15 premises in the national capital and its neighbouring Gurugram city three days ago in the case of Vatika Limited and others under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the agency said on Thursday.

Yellow Line metro faces brief delays

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced that train services on the Yellow Line will be briefly delayed in the early morning hours of Friday, due to planned maintenance work at Vishwavidyalaya Metro station.

HC junks plea against demolition of religious structure on DDA land

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a man's plea against the demolition of a religious structure allegedly built illegally on a public park owned by the DDA.

Atishi and AAP members condole demise of industrialist Ratan Tata

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi offered her condolences to the family of Industrialist Ratan Tata who passed away on Wednesday evening.

BUNGALOW ROW: CM ATISHI WORKING AMID PACKED CARTONS

The AAP on Thursday shared images showing Delhi Chief Minister Atishi signing files at her Kalkaji residence surrounded by packed cartons of her belongings, a day after the party claimed she was made to \"forcibly vacate\" the 6, Flagstaff Road bungalow in the national capital.

Direction for FIR cannot be issued in a casual manner, says court

Delhi's Saket Court refused to give directions for registration of an FIR as it dismissed the revision moved by a man against his wife and her family members.