The Indian Medical Association president has issued an unconditional apology to the Supreme Court for his damaging statements in the Patanjali case. The court has granted exemption from personal appearance and the matter has been postponed to August 6 for further hearing.
The Central Consumer Protection Authority has instructed Yatra to expedite pending refunds for flight cancellations during the COVID-19 lockdown. Yatra must establish dedicated seats at the National Consumer Helpline for contacting passengers and has made significant progress in reducing pending refund bookings, refunding 87% of owed amounts. Other major travel platforms have completed all COVID-19-related refunds.
AAP's Pankaj Gupta accuses Centre of conspiracy over ED charge sheet in excise policy scam. Delhi CM Kejriwal summoned by court. ED alleges Kejriwal as key conspirator. AAP leader questions ED's findings.
A Delhi court acknowledged the Enforcement Directorate's seventh supplementary chargesheet in the excise policy "scam" money laundering case, summoning Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party for July 12. The chargesheet alleges Kejriwal's involvement as a key conspirator, leading to his arrest on March 21.
Bumrah emerged victorious in the men's category, surpassing competition from Rohit Sharma and Rahmanullah Gurbaz of Afghanistan. Mandhana, meanwhile, secured her first ICC Women's Player of the Month award, prevailing over Maia Bouchier from England and Vishmi Gunaratne of Sri Lanka.
The manufacturing sector experiences a slight drop in salary increases for 2024, with a focus on niche roles. Automation leads to higher pay for technical positions. Leadership roles require expertise in Industry 4.0 technologies and sustainability. Regional variations in salary hikes observed. Future demands skilled talent for innovation and efficiency.
Indian rupee hovers near flat against US dollar as investors eagerly await Federal Reserve Chair's comments on interest rates.
The 'Tomb of the Unknown Soldier' is a war memorial located at the Kremlin Wall, in Moscow. It features a dark red porphyry monument adorned with a bronze sculpture of a laurel branch and a soldier's helmet placed upon a banner.
Russian state nuclear energy company Rosatom announced plans to explore building six additional nuclear power units in India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently on a two-day visit to Moscow, is set to engage in official discussions at the Kremlin, with a focus on enhancing economic ties and securing affordable energy resources.
UNION BUDGET 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman 8in the Interim Budget 2024-25 outlined India's focus on infrastructure, with ₹11.1 lakh crore allocated for capital investment, up 11% from the previous year. Despite fiscal challenges, the budget emphasizes project completion, private sector participation via incentives, and sustainable infrastructure development. Key areas include digital infrastructure, tourism, water management, and safety improvements in transportation sectors.
The rapid growth of online commerce requires superior storefront experiences to strengthen brand positioning and enhance top-line performance. Helium addresses this need by integrating advanced product and visitor intelligence into ecommerce platforms, facilitating seamless digital product purchasing experiences.
Criminal Law is a subject in the concurrent list of the Constitution and the state legislature is competent to make amendments, Chidambaram said. "I also welcome the appointment of Justice (retd) Mr K.Sathyanarayanan as the one-person Committee. I request the Committee to hold consultations with all stakeholders, including judges, lawyers, police, law teachers, scholars and human rights activists," he said.
According to a report by PTI, the panel members would recommend short-term strategies to bolster investor protection and improve risk metrics in this market segment.
PwC India highlights tax challenges and AI's transformative role. Enhanced transparency and detailed disclosures build trust, notes Sanjay Tolia. Gautam Mehra urges future-fit tax functions. Jitendra Verma suggests better integration with tax departments for efficiency. These transformations ensure fair tax payment as authorities leverage tech to combat evasion.
Delhi Police arrest seven individuals, including a female doctor, in connection with an alleged international organ transplant racket. Investigations reveal surgeries on Bangladeshi patients using fake documents. Hospitals clarify their lack of direct association with the accused doctor.
No offense to mobile phones or televisions, these are very high end complex products. You need to have the ability to stand for the next 20-25 years in terms of capability, in terms of developing projects, building projects.
DGP R R Swain, with Vijay Kumar and Anand Jain, reviewed the Kathua operation targeting terrorists who ambushed two Army vehicles, killing and injuring five soldiers each. The 3:30 pm attack involved indiscriminate firing on Machedi-Kindli-Malhar road near Badnota. The search resumed post heavy rains with Army, police, CRPF, para-commandos, sniffer dogs, drones, and helicopters.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a plea challenging the CCI's rejection of objections to the Tata SIA Airlines Limited and Air India Limited merger, citing lack of evidence and allegations designed to mislead. The court found the petition lacking merit and noted unsubstantiated allegations against public figures.
Nifty50 resumed its rally to all-time highs after two sessions, led by car maker Maruti Suzuki.
Five army personnel, including a Junior Commissioned Officer, were killed, and as many were injured on Monday when heavily armed terrorists ambushed a patrolling party in the remote Machedi area. Raising anti-Pakistan slogans and chanting "Bharat Mata Ki Jai," lawyers led by Jammu Bar Association president and senior advocate Vikram Sharma took out a protest rally in the high court complex.
GM Breweries (GMBL) posted a Q1FY25 profit of Rs 24.94 crore and Rs 600.59 crore revenue, up 25% and 3%. Total income Rs 604.22 crore, up 4% YoY. Largest in Maharashtra’s country liquor (CL) market, owns GM Santra, GM Doctor, GM Limbu Punch, GM Dilbahar Sounf.
Stocks witness significant short positions as traders bet on price drops. RBL Bank, Godrej Properties and Ambuja Cements see open interest rise amidst price declines.
The post-election budget is expected to support digital public infrastructure (Aadhaar, UPI, DigiLocker), UPI and RuPay incentives, tech manufacturing, cybersecurity, AI, deep tech in healthcare and agriculture, and skilling initiatives under the Skill India Mission. Expanding the PLI scheme, AI research, R&D, the National Quantum Mission, and extending optical fibre to all villages will be crucial.
DBS Bank's ESG finance book in India has surpassed its 60% growth target for 2024, ranking among the top three markets for the bank. With a significant increase in ESG financing, particularly in renewable energy, telecommunications, and agriculture, DBS aims to expand further. India's net profit for DBS India rose 37% to ₹228 crore in FY23.
