Delhi govt approved raising pecuniary jurisdiction of civil courts to Rs 20 lakh, pending Centre's amendment. Amit Sahni plea on hold since high court decision. Request to increase appellate jurisdiction for district judges.
Short covering signals a shift in view on security from extreme bearishness to bullishness.
Amid speculation over BJP's chief ministerial candidate in Odisha, party's state chief Manmohan Samal said the parliamentary committee will decide. BJD leaders predicted the announcement on social media. BJD's Sasmit Patra claimed BJP faced internal disputes, while BJP leaders criticized BJD's governance and projects. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan highlighted migration issues.
The move comes as Intel looks to expand its presence across the United States with a planned $100-billion spending spree across four states to boost its manufacturing business and catch up with chipmaking rival TSMC.
Cambodia and China will hold joint annual military drills from Thursday, an official said, amid US concerns that Beijing could use a Cambodian naval base to expand its influence in the region. He said the Chinese vessels would test the "Ream Naval Base that China is constructing for Cambodia", and denied Chinese troops would be stationed at the base. suy/srg/sco
Voting for the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections in 96 Parliamentary Constituencies across nine states and one Union Territory got underway on Monday at 7:00 am.
In April, India's retail inflation slightly decreased to 4.83 percent annually from 4.85 percent the previous month, as per government data released on Monday. According to a Reuters poll of 44 economists, the estimated figure was 4.80 percent.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised Congress and RJD as "slaves of appeasement" during a rally in Bihar's Saran. He vowed to protect reservation for Dalits and backward classes, emphasizing his commitment to a developed India by 2047. Modi also mocked the INDIA bloc's leadership, highlighting achievements under his regime. Bihar is crucial in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
CBSE declared Class 10 results with a 93.60% pass rate. Girls exceeded boys by 2.04%. Over 47,000 students scored above 95%. Support services include verification, obtaining photocopies, and re-evaluation for dissatisfied students.
Here are top 11 stocks owned by over 400 mutual fund schemes, according to data by ACE MF.
Unprecedented climate change disasters are impacting India, but political parties and voters are largely overlooking the issue during the elections. Only regional party DMK has concrete climate change plans. In contrast, Europe prioritizes climate action in elections. Indian voters are more focused on traditional issues like unemployment and inflation.
The Nifty Bank index closed 0.7 per cent up at 47754.1.
Mumbai experienced a dust storm followed by extended rain and thunderstorms with lightning. Residents were cautioned about possible hail. Transport services were affected, and Mumbaikars shared their experiences on Twitter.
The Congress accuses PM Modi of betraying youth with the Agnipath scheme impacting jobs. Questions include unfulfilled promises of airports in Bihar and idle sugar mills. Modi's failure to deliver on these pledges and clean up the Ganga are highlighted. The Agnipath scheme's impact on job prospects and youth opposition are also raised.
The 30-share BSE Sensex closed up 111.66 points at 72776.13
After a dust storm struck the financial capital of India, airlines promptly issued advisories and diversion updates on Monday due to the inclement weather conditions. Mumbai experienced both a dust storm and rain showers on Monday evening. Following the initial dust storm, rainfall was reported in Thane and Navi Mumbai. Additionally, a dust storm occurred near Mantralay. Due to poor visibility caused by the weather conditions, several arrival flights into Mumbai were diverted.
Insurance startup Digit is set to hit the public markets on May 15, looking to raise Rs 1,125 crore through a fresh issue of shares and an offer for sale of 54 million equity shares.
India is exploring additional sites for Russian nuclear reactors while engaging in discussions with France regarding the proposed Jaitapur nuclear power plant project, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar revealed on Monday. He highlighted the complexities surrounding the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act 2010, which required extensive interactions with foreign suppliers to address their concerns. While progress has been made with Russian collaboration at Kudankulam, ongoing discussions with France are underway.
The Nifty IT index closed 0.42 per cent up at 33074.6.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticised Congress, holding PM Modi accountable for Nehru's mistakes regarding China. He highlighted Chinese aggression in Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh, emphasising historical context. Tensions escalated since the Galwan Valley clash, with troops amassed along the LAC. Jaishankar defended Indian forces and refuted misleading narratives by Congress and Rahul Gandhi.
Tata Motors, BPCL, Shriram Finance, NTPC and ONGC were among the top losers on NSE in today's trade.
