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A payment of Rs 5,100 crore has bought the promoters of Sterling Biotech Ltd something courts rarely offer — a clean slate on criminal charges. But the numbers tell a harder story. Documents filed before the Supreme Court reveal that secured lender banks are owed Rs 19,283.77 crore by the Sterling Biotech group. Against this, […]
Mutual funds allow investors to participate in financial markets without directly managing individual securities. The pooled money is managed by an Asset Management Company (AMC), which oversees how the fund’s portfolio is constructed, monitored, and adjusted over time. Understanding how an AMC manages mutual funds investment can help investors better interpret how decisions are made […]
In a development that may rattle investor sentiment, HDFC Bank chairman Atanu Chakraborty has resigned with immediate effect, citing governance practices that conflicted with his personal values—triggering a sharp reaction in overseas markets. In his resignation letter dated March 17, Chakraborty wrote that “certain happenings and practices” within the bank over the past two years […]
As public sector Northern Coalfields Limited pushes ahead with plans to expand its opencast mining project in Uttar Pradesh’s Sonbhadra district, 400 rural residents have signed a detailed ‘suggestions and objections letter’, raising questions about the government’s environmental compliance, compensation and rehabilitation plans. Bina opencast coal mine in the background | Cracked homes of residents. […]
Actor Priyanka Chopra had divided netizens. She has sparked mixed reactions on social media with her nodding response to Javier Bardem’s ‘Free Palestine’ remark on the Oscars 2026 stage. Priyanka Chopra’s reaction to Javier Bardem’s statement has triggered mixed reactions across social media. Dhruv Rathee calls out Priyanka Chopra On Tuesday, the content creator and political commentator […]
The vessel arrived amid heightened tensions in West Asia, where the US-Israel attack on Iran has escalated into a regional conflict and disrupted critical supply chains Indian-flagged oil tanker Jag Laadki docked at Gujarat’s Mundra Port on Wednesday, carrying approximately 80,886 metric tonnes of Murban crude oil from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) amid heightened […]
By Fr. Cedric Prakash On March 4, 2026, the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released its report in Washington’s Annual Report 2026. The USCIRF website( www.uscirf.gov) states that, “The The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is an independent, bipartisan legislative branch agency created by the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act […]
A rapid first-year ramp-up at the Port of Colombo in Sri Lanka underscores the expanding global footprint of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), highlighting both the growing importance of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) in global trade flows and its emerging role in the blue economy. In a milestone that signals both […]
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took to social media to thank software developers who built complex systems in the pre-AI era, writing line by line, character by character. “I have so much gratitude to people who wrote extremely complex software character-by-character. It already feels difficult to remember how much effort it really took,” he wrote, signing […]
In a significant move for air travellers, the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation has reportedly directed airline operators to keep at least 60 per cent of seats on any flight free of charge. The directive follows a wave of passenger complaints about hidden costs (seat selection fees in particular) and accusations that airlines were exploiting […]
Una Flogging Case: A Nine-Year Journey For Hollow Justice For decades, Gujarat has projected itself as a model of economic growth and governance, often referred to as the “Gujarat Model.” The Una flogging in 2016 had sharply disrupted that narrative. It exposed a dissonance between economic progress and social justice, drew sustained national and international […]
In men, a gradual decline in testosterone, starting around age 40, reduces the body’s effectiveness at building muscle and regulating fat distribution. Entrepreneur and content creator Ankur Warikoo’s fitness transformation is quite an inspiration. In an Instagram post, he revealed his diet and fitness routine that helped him achieve 13% body fat at the age […]
The Gujarat government has shelved a Bill it had planned to move in the Assembly’s budget session to regulate private coaching centres. A policy will be framed instead. Additional Chief Secretary (Education) Mukesh Kumar confirmed it to a section of the media. The earlier plan of moving a Bill has been dropped, he confirmed. A […]
More than two lakh children in Gujarat are malnourished across 20 of the state’s 34 districts, the state government has informed the Assembly — a stark reminder that economic growth has not translated into adequate nutrition for many of the state’s youngest citizens. Responding to questions raised by MLAs during Question Hour, Women and Child […]
By Fr Cedric Prakash For many in India, and particularly in Gujarat, 26 March will always be remembered as a ‘blackday!’ On that day in 2003, in keeping with an election promise, Narendra Modi, the then ChiefMinister of Gujarat introduced, the draconian ‘Gujarat Freedom of Religion Act’. Earlier thatmorning, Haren Pandya, a former Home Minister […]
As it approaches its 30th anniversary on 11 August 2026, the Adani Foundation, the social welfare and development arm of the Adani Group, has announced a major expansion of its flagship women’s empowerment initiative, Swabhimaan, with the goal of enabling 10 lakh women entrepreneurs across India. The announcement was made at “Swabhimaan – The Rise […]
Rajya Sabha MP Shaktisinh Gohil raised concerns about a growing number of incidents involving harassment, attacks and difficulties faced by Indian students in Russia. He urged the government to treat such incidents with seriousness and take stronger steps to ensure the protection and welfare of Indians studying and working in foreign countries. Gohil said that […]
Children today are growing up in a world where smartphones and social media are a part of everyday life. Many parents worry about how to keep their children safe online while still allowing them to stay connected with family and friends. Messaging apps are often the first digital platforms children begin using, which is why […]
Shaktisinh Gohil, Member of Parliament from the Indian National Congress in the Rajya Sabha, has urged the central government to start a direct train service between Bhavnagar and New Delhi, highlighting the severe inconvenience faced by passengers from the region. Raising the issue in Parliament, Gohil said Bhavnagar—one of the most important cities in the […]
` If you file returns every year, you’ve lived with two confusing labels: “previous year” and “assessment year”. The Income Tax Act 2025 replaces those with a single, simpler concept—the tax year—to make life easier for taxpayers and professionals alike. The reform aims to tidy up language, cut duplication, and bring India’s direct tax framework […]
