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Govt collected ₹1.44 lakh cr toll under PPP since 2000

The government has collected Rs 1.44 lakh crore as toll tax at fee plazas presently operational under Public Private Partnerships (PPP) model on National Highways since Dec 2000, Parliament was informed on Thursday.

Gilts end a tad higher on fall in US yields, give up gains before auction

Prices of government bonds ended slightly higher owing to an overnight fall in US Treasury yields, but gave up some gains as traders placed short bets to make room for the fresh supply of gilts at the Rs 300-billion auction Friday, dealers said.

India stands out as a leader in AI-driven sustainability initiatives

About 98 per cent of Indian business leaders are planning to increase investment in IT for sustainability over the next 12 months, as the country remains a leader in AI-driven sustainability initiatives, a report said on Thursday.

Need holistic new Tax Code for Vikshit Bharat: Experts

There is a need for a holistic new Tax Code with a focus on lower rates, widening base, improved collections and compliance for a Vikshit Bharat, experts said ahead of Budget.

Trump is 'friend of India': Goyal

President-elect Donald Trump is a \"friend of India\" and India-US friendship will only continue to blossom and grow further, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.

FinMin proposes to hike FDI in insurance to 100%

The Finance Ministry has proposed to amend various provisions of the Insurance Act, 1938, including raising foreign direct investment (FDI) in the insurance sector to 100 per cent, reduction in paid-up capital, and provision for composite licence.

Coop sugar mills body NFCSF refutes cane worker exploitation, calls US media report 'conspiracy'

The National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories Ltd (NFCSF) on Thursday strongly refuted allegations of exploitation of sugarcane harvesting labourers in Maharashtra in a US media report, calling it a \"conspiracy\" to damage the Indian sugar industry.

Sebi introduces new framework to ensure seamless trading on stock exchanges during outages

Exchanges lacking correlated index derivatives must consider creating such indices

India actively engaged with 30 nations for mutual recognition pacts: CBIC

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs chairman Sanjay Kumar Agarwal on Thursday said India is actively pursuing negotiation for signing of mutual recognition agreements (MRAs) with customs authorities of about 30 countries.

Most CFOs in India believe generative AI will enhance effectiveness of tax functions

Most of the CFOs as well as finance and tax leaders in India believe generative AI (GenAI) will significantly enhance the effectiveness of their tax functions, said a study on Thursday.

Sensex tumbles nearly 1,200 pts to slip below 80K

Nifty declines 360 pts to drop below 24K level

Drama competition begins

The 63rd Maharashtra State Amateur Marathi Drama Competition, organised by the Maharashtra State Directorate of Cultural Affairs, was inaugurated on Wednesday at the Chhatrapati Sambhajiraje Natya Mandir.

PSG 2024 Conference

The Aurangabad Diabetologists' Association is set to host the 6th National Conference of Pregnancy Study Group for Diabetes 2024 (PSG) on Nov 30 and Dec 1 in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.

Man loses ₹3L in Aadhaar update scam

Anand Vasudev Malode (52), a resident of Adgaon, was defrauded of nearly Rs3 lakh by a fraudster who posed as a bank officer and tricked him into sharing confidential banking information under the pretext of updating his Aadhaar card.

Supporters hopeful about Zirwal's cabinet prospects

Former deputy speaker Zirwal is regarded as a prominent tribal leader at the state level

3 absconding attempt to murder accused held

A farmer, Ajaz alias Chiva Thaksen Kale, was attacked with a knife by members of his own family over a land dispute in the Waluj area on Oct 12.

Youths urged to register for fest

Youths between 15 and 29 years are urged to participate by registering in the prescribed format by Dec 2, 5pm

Water supply resumes after two-day-long gap

Areas that remained parched received water on priority

BJP LOYALISTS OPPOSE REINSTATING REBELS

CLOSED DOORS | Officials, including MLA-elect Rahul Dhikale and city president Prashant Jadhav, have threatened to resign

Students' learning level assessment drive starts

The Zilla Parishad (ZP) has launched a drive to assess the learning levels of students from the second standard to the eighth between Nov 28 and 30.

Bhujbal pays homage to Mahatma Phule

On the occasion of the 134th death anniversary of Krantisurya Mahatma Jyotirao Phule, MLA-elect Chhagan Bhujbal paid homage by offering a wreath to the statues of Krantisurya Mahatma Phule and Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule at the Phule Memorial at Mumbai Naka.

Kham River flood analysis to help tackle future threats: G Srikanth

\"Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) has prepared the Kham River Flood Analysis Report, and it will help in tackling the flood situations in the near future,\" opined Administrator G Srikanth.

New metro stretch 74% complete

Commuters between Pimpri Chinchwad and Pune are benefiting from the recently inaugurated Pune Metro's PCMC-Swargate stretch, reducing travel time to 35 minutes for Rs35.

Man arrested for killing live-in partner

Just two days after an unidentified woman's body was found stuffed in two gunny bags on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, a man was arrested for killing his live-in partner with a hammer in front of their child and dumping her body in Khambatki Ghat.

Sales exec booked for teen's suicide

The investigation into the suicide of a 15-year-old boy showed that he was allegedly sexually assaulted and harassed by a 26-year-old sales executive, Pune Police said on Wednesday.

12th Pune Int'l Literary Fest on December 14 and 15

The 12th edition of the Pune International Literary Festival (PILF) is scheduled to be held on Dec 14 and 15 at the Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration (YASHADA) on Baner Road.

Encroachment, debris behind July flood: PMC

In July this year, Pune witnessed floods in the low-lying areas.

DWIVEDI LAUDS INDIGENOUS INNOVATIONS

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi was briefed on the operational preparedness of the formation during his visit to the Headquarters Southern Command in Pune.

Helmets may return

A recent spike in deaths caused by road accidents is likely to make helmets mandatory for Punekars, many of whom refuse to wear them, unlike their counterparts from other cities.

Pune hospitals embrace hi-tech solutions

When it comes to health infrastructure, Pune is making a mark with hospitals using high-tech solutions to provide better healthcare services.