Lawyers question whether frequent prayers offered by a 36-year-old death row convict, convicted of raping and murdering a six-year-old girl, justify commuting his sentence to life imprisonment. Orissa High Court cited the convict's religious devotion and surrender to God in its decision, despite upholding his conviction under IPC and POCSO Act. The court noted his family circumstances and good behavior in prison, arguing against the 'rarest of rare' category for capital punishment.
RBI interventions and global economic factors propelled the rupee's resilience. The JPMorgan index inclusion and current account surplus contributed to the rupee's strength against the dollar amidst changing global market dynamics.
Domestic brokerage firm ICICI Securities initiated coverage on Inox Wind (IWL) with a target price of Rs 185 stating that the company is well-positioned to benefit from the tailwinds in the wind sector.
Anand Mahindra said the future belongs to those who can creatively weave this golden thread into a value-enhancing business tapestry. Penning down his thoughts in the annual report 2023-24 of Tech Mahindra, the billionaire businessman said it is impossible to talk about any business without technology.
Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar announced tax reductions on petrol and diesel in Mumbai, lowering diesel prices by 2 rupees per litre and petrol by 65 paise per litre. The state budget also includes provisions such as free gas cylinders under the CM Anna Chhatra Yojana, bonuses for cotton and soybean farmers, and increased compensation for deaths caused by animal attacks to Rs 25 lakhs
Autocracy Machinery cater to multiple sectors such as agriculture, telecommunications, landscaping, civil engineering and infrastructural development. The Hyderabad-based company will use the funding to enhance its research and development capabilities, expand its manufacturing and marketing footprint, and drive innovation in heavy machinery technology.
Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena conducted an emergency meeting on Friday to address the severe waterlogging in Delhi following prolonged rainfall. He directed officials to establish an emergency control room and deploy static pumps to manage the waterlogging. Saxena instructed that all senior officers on leave return to duty and that no leave be sanctioned for the next two months. He noted the city's lack of preparedness, citing incomplete drain de-silting and a pending Flood Control Order, and urged immediate action.
Despite Xi Jinping's efforts to strengthen China's military, internal corruption and challenges in military modernization hinder the country's ambitions for global dominance. The ongoing anti-corruption campaign and concerns over military capabilities pose significant obstacles in Xi's quest for establishing a 'world-class' military.
India's compliance with anti-money laundering rules under FATF scrutiny includes improving supervision in non-financial sectors and facing criticism over counter-terrorism laws, with the country being a member of the FATF alongside major economies like the US, Japan, France, EU, and China.
Hina Khan Breast Cancer (Google Trends): Actress Hina Khan has been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer and has begun treatment. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Indian women, with rising cases, especially among younger women due to lifestyle factors. Early detection through self-examinations and mammograms, along with a healthy lifestyle, is crucial for successful treatment and reducing risk.
This scheme focuses on achieving long-term capital growth by primarily investing in equity and equity-related instruments of companies that are involved in or benefit from the expansion of both traditional and emerging energy industries and related sectors.
Toonsutra aims to establish the world's largest fandom and pop culture community in India over 700 million mobile youth market. The company has partnership with some of the biggest global publishers and creators to bring over more than 550 titles and 250,000 episodes of content into local Indian languages.
Bitcoin and Ethereum prices surged amidst growing interest and ETF approvals. CleanSpark's acquisition and SEC's ETF approvals signal positive trends in crypto investments. VanEck filed for a Solana ETF, further expanding the investment options in the market.
President Droupadi Mumru, the immediate suspension of new criminal laws is crucial. Rushed passage without scrutiny threatens legal safeguards. A thorough review and consensus are needed to protect citizens' liberties. Your urgent intervention is vital to prevent erosion of rights and ensure informed decision-making.
The temple in Kerala's Kollam district challenges norms by revering the villain Duryodhan, incorporating unique customs, and holding significant importance in local lore.
The Lok Sabha session on Friday was contentious as the Opposition demanded an immediate discussion on the NEET issue. Rahul Gandhi's microphone was allegedly turned off, sparking a heated exchange with Speaker Om Birla. Congress shared a video, accusing the government of silencing the Opposition. The NEET exams, marred by a paper leak controversy, are under CBI investigation.
There are a number of times when one hears on the street, that indices and stocks have gone so high, how much higher it can go, so forget it. Essentially the underlying feeling is that just because the nifty and sensex has moved up now it will not move so let's not invest. That is probably the worst mistake one makes because at every level, this narrative comes. When nifty was 20,000 this argument could have been made, now at 24,000 also this argument can be made and when nifty is much higher, the same argument will be made. Читать дальше...
Shaktikanta Das emphasizes the importance of enhancing AI and ML techniques at the central bank while addressing ethical considerations and biases in algorithms. The focus on data analysis, data privacy, and global standards for statistics underscores the central bank's commitment to leveraging technology for informed decision-making.
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das highlighted the importance of eliminating biases in algorithms due to the increasing use of artificial intelligence and machine learning. He emphasized the growing role of statistics in various fields and the need for ethical considerations in harnessing digital data for decision-making.
So, we will have to also think about how we channel the energies towards more advanced and more modern techniques and technology, because that is what we need right now.
Uber and Lyft settled a legal dispute in Massachusetts, ensuring benefits for gig workers and maintaining driver classification as independent contractors, as reported by The New York Times.
he rating agency said that Piramal Finance is driven by its high capitalization and an increasingly diversified portfolio mix, offset by its relatively low profitability, risks from its legacy real estate exposures and wholesale funding.
