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The Union Environment Minister, Bhupender Yadav, said on Wednesday that one of the cheetahs relocated to India from Namibia has given birth to four cubs. During “Amrit Kaal,” he described it as a historic milestone in India’s wildlife conservation history. “I am delighted to share that four cubs have been born to one of the […]
The NCLAT on Wednesday upheld the CCI’s order penalising Internet giant Google with a fine of Rs 1,337.76 crore. The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) two-member bench ordered Google to follow the instruction and deposit the amount within 30 days. The CCI order was modified by the NCLAT panel, which also included Member Alok […]
An inquiry has been ordered against contractor Ashish Construction Co, the architect of the bridge over Kaveri, which was in news owing to subsidence of the surface. The eight-year-old bridge connects Udach, Antalia and the Bilimora Road. Jignesh Shah, deputy city engineer, AMC, was quoted as saying by a leading daily, “Ashish Bridge Con, which […]
Shark Tank India fame, Ashneer Grover, informed his fans and followers about his father’s passing on social media. He posted a touching message and a picture of his father. Ashok Grover, his father, was 70 years old. Ashneer wrote: “Bye Papa. Love you ! Take Care of Papaji, Badi Mummy, Nanaji and Naniji in heaven. […]
Avalon Technologies is entering the capital markets on Monday, 3 April, with an initial public offer (IPO) of equity shares in the price band Rs 415-336, aggregating to Rs 865 crore. The IPO consists of fresh equity shares of face value Rs 2 aggregating to Rs 320 crore and an offer-for-sale from existing shareholders, aggregating to […]
They do a thankless and often unrewarding job. What would societies be without the police, our lifeline? And literally so as an elderly man who attempted suicide in the Tapi river in Surat may have realised. His life was saved, thanks to the courage and sharp thinking of two police constables. Locals soon dialled the […]
The Election Commission on Wednesday said it is looking into the issue of according the national status to the Aam Aadmi Party. “It is under review… We will soon come back to you,” Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar told a press conference when asked about the issue. The Arvind Kejriwal-led party’s success in last year’s […]
Sources stated on Wednesday that a petition contesting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s conviction and sentence in a defamation case by a trial court in Surat is prepared and is expected to be filed very soon. The review petition will be submitted before the Surat sessions court in a day or two, according to the top […]
An interchange fee of up to 1.1% will be applied to merchant UPI (Unified Payments Interface) transactions starting on April 1, according to a notification from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) would incur an interchange fee when used for transactions through UPI, according to a new notification from the […]
One of the most complex individuals in contemporary history is Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Regrettably, the extremes of black and white do not do credit to Savarkar’s complex nature as a man, revolutionary, reformer, Hindutva ideologue, and accused in the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi when the discussion is polarised between them. Savarkar’s strong hero complex, which […]
The Election Commission announced on Wednesday that Karnataka’s Assembly elections will take place on May 10 and that the results will be announced on May 13. Rajiv Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner, announced during a press conference in New Delhi that the notification for the 224-member assembly elections will be issued on April 13 and […]
After two days of decline, all ten of the listed Adani Group stocks traded in the green on Wednesday. Adani Enterprises shares increased by 5.46 per cent, Adani Power by 4.98 per cent, Adani Ports by 4.70 per cent, Adani Wilmar by 4.22 per cent, and Adani Green Energy by 4.15 per cent on the […]
India is set to host a meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO) -National Security Advisors (NSA) and top officials in New Delhi on Wednesday. The NSA Ajit Kumar Doval will chaired the meeting. Pakistan and China are likely to attend the SCO-NSA meeting virtually and the secretary of the security council of the Russian Federation, Nikolai […]
The Mumbai-Pune Expressway, the country’s first access-controlled road, will rise toll for vehicles by 18% beginning April 1, according to officials with the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC). Till 2030, the toll would remain the same. While the toll spikes by 6 per cent per year, it is implemented cumulatively at 18 per cent […]
Gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed will be taken back to Sabarmati central jail in Gujarat. A Prayagraj court found gangster Atiq Ahmed and two others guilty in the kidnapping of Umesh Pal in 2006, and they were given life sentences. Ahmed will be taken back to Sabarmati Central Jail in Gujarat. Also Read: Atiq Ahmed To Face […]
The Bombay Lawyers Association on Tuesday filed a petition with the Supreme Court challenging a decision by a high court to dismiss its PIL against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju for comments they made regarding the judiciary and the collegium system for appointing judges. The lawyers’ body has challenged the […]
Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Tuesday inaugurated a direct flight between Ahmedabad and Gatwick. Air India has now started 3 weekly flights to Gatwick from Ahmedabad. In his address, the union minister said that this new air connectivity will bring in new opportunities for trade and commerce and help Indian students […]
Actress Priyanka Chopra is currently busy promoting her forthcoming Hollywood series ‘Citadel’. Recently, the actor opened up about the reason why she left Bollywood and started looking for a career in the US. During a conversation with Dax Shepherd on his podcast ‘Armchair Expert’, Priyanka Chopra revealed why she started looking for work in the […]
In a defamation case brought by Eknath Shinde faction leader and Member of Parliament (MP) Rahul Ramesh Shewale, the Delhi high court on Tuesday issued summonses to Uddhav Thackeray and his son Aaditya Thackeray. Sanjay Raut was also served with a summon in the case by the court. Rahul Shewale, the plaintiff, claims that Uddhav […]
To give taxpayers more time, the government on Tuesday extended the deadline for linking Permeant Account Number (PAN) and Aadhaar by three months, to June 30, 2023, according to an official statement. Before that, the deadline was March 31. People can inform the required authority of their Aadhaar for Aadhaar-PAN linking without repercussions, it added. […]
