PDP president Mehbooba Mufti criticized the Karnataka High Court's decision to stay the arrest of BJP leader B S Yediyurappa in a POCSO case, citing selective delivery of justice.
PDP president Mehbooba Mufti criticized the Karnataka High Court's decision to stay the arrest of BJP leader B S Yediyurappa in a POCSO case, citing selective delivery of justice.
The Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK), which fought the recent Lok Sabha polls in alliance with the main opposition AIADMK, has announced its boycott of the July 10 bypoll to the Vikravandi assembly constituency. The decision follows the AIADMK's announcement that the ruling DMK would unleash "violence" and not allow people to vote "independently".
China has announced plans to gift Australia a new pair of giant pandas in a gesture to strengthen relations. Premier Li Qiang revealed the news during his visit to Adelaide Zoo. The pandas will be sent to Southern Australia's zoo once the current pair, Wang Wang and Fu Ni, return to China later this year. Li's visit signifies a thaw in relations, following recent diplomatic moves that have improved ties since Australia's Labour party took office in 2022.
Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Sunday raised concern over "irregularities" in the NEET-UG examination and appealed to the public to come in support of the students demanding re-examination. In a video message circulated by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Bharadwaj extended solidarity with the students who have been staging protests across the country against the alleged paper leak and fraudulent practices in the MBBS qualifying examination.
After returning to his position as Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh has aimed to achieve a challenging goal: to achieve annual military exports worth Rs 50,000 crore.
Last week saw a surge in capital goods stocks such as Praj Industries, ABB India, Siemens, and others, with some stocks climbing as much as 18%. Out of 27 stocks traded, 24 recorded gains, while only 3 closed the week with losses.
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Indian startups domiciled abroad may relocate their headquarters to India via GIFT City, utilizing its SEZ for tax benefits. Amendments this year enabled unlisted firms to directly list on GIFT IFSC. IFSCA aims to finalize GIFT City listing norms by July for August implementation, facilitating e-commerce and tech firms' return like Razorpay, Zepto, Meesho to tap into India's growing stock market and access capital through global listings in GIFT City or specific overseas jurisdictions.
Investors are concerned that a political crisis is brewing in France in the wake of French President Macron's call for a snap parliamentary vote after his party got trounced by the far-right Marine Le Pen's National rally in the recently concluded European elections.
There are four sectors, Railways, Defence, Infrastructure and PSU as a set of stocks where election results were important due to the fact that policy continuity was seen as major tailwinds. Because the results were not exactly the way the street had expected, there was a sharp reaction in all these stocks after the election results. But within ten days, the majority of the defence stocks are already higher than what they were quoting on the day of elections. The question is whether other sectors also will see a catch up or not. Читать дальше...
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut criticized the stability of the NDA government at the centre and mentioned Chandrababu Naidu's interest in the Lok Sabha Speaker post.
Equity markets, including BSE, NSE, and MCX, will be closed on June 17 for Eid-al-Adha. Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, hit record highs driven by state-run companies and energy stocks.
Before Eid-al-Adha, also known as Bakrid, the prices of sacrificial goats have surged in Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh, where one seller is offering goats priced between Rs 50,000 and Rs 7.5 lakh.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended the recent hike in petrol and diesel prices, arguing it will fund essential services and development projects. He emphasized that despite the increase, Karnataka's fuel taxes are lower than most Southern states. Siddaramaiah criticized the BJP for alleged fiscal mismanagement during its previous tenure.
The NEET 2024 exam faces controversy due to errors at two centers, alleged paper leaks, and grace marks. Aspirants like Komal Rani, despite high scores, feel disadvantaged. Exam centers issued incorrect papers, leading to confusion and grace marks for some. Affected candidates demand a retest to ensure fairness and maintain trust in the examination system.
Central banks cagey about joining the global interest-rate cutting cycle may reveal themselves this week with a quartet of decisions in advanced economies.
Andhra Pradesh Municipal Administration Minister P Narayana outlined plans to complete Amaravati's capital city development within two-and-a-half years, aiming to rank it among the world's top five capitals. Emphasizing international design collaborations, he highlighted Rs 48,000 crore in tenders issued and significant progress in infrastructure, including residential quarters
Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal announced the implementation of new criminal laws—Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, Bharatiya Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam—from July 1, 2024. These laws, extensively modified based on Law Commission reports, aim to enhance the criminal justice system with increased penalties and new provisions.
Chenab Rail Bridge train route: The Chenab Rail Bridge is often called the "eighth wonder of the world", for achieving a remarkable engineering feat.
Commissioner of Railways Safety D C Deshwal to inspect the Sangaldan-Reasi section, featuring the world's highest steel arch rail bridge over Chenab. Union Minister Jitendra Singh anticipates completion of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link by year-end.
The Congress criticised the ruling regime for unilaterally relocating statues within the Parliament premises to remove Mahatma Gandhi and BR Ambedkar from traditional protest sites. This comes ahead of the inauguration of 'Prerna Sthal' for freedom fighters' statues. The Lok Sabha secretariat defended the move, stating it was difficult for visitors to see statues in various places. Congress argued the decision hampers democratic protests and diminishes the significance of Ambedkar Jayanti celebrations in Parliament.
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that the feasibility study for a land connectivity proposal with India is nearing completion. This initiative, along with discussions on a potential power grid connection and the sale of excess renewable energy to India, will be on the agenda during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's upcoming visit to Sri Lanka on June 20.
