India

Over 7 in 10 large Indian firms adopt sustainability goals in response to regulatory shifts

Over 75% of large Indian companies have set clear ESG goals, with 84% voluntarily sharing their targets. However, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) still have some road to cover in integrating ESG strategies.

Jul 10, 2024

Open Shambhu border within one week: Punjab and Haryana High Court

In a major relief for commuters bound for the national capital from Punjab, Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday ordered the removal of barricades at the Shambhu border within one week after five months of the "unlawful sealing" to prevent protesting farmers from entering Haryana.

Jul 10, 2024

SC Collegium recommends appointment of 7 permanent judges in Bombay HC

The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, has recommended the appointment of seven additional judges of the Bombay High Court as permanent judges and an extension of term of two additional judges for a year.

Jul 10, 2024

Bengal Assembly bypolls: Brisk polling continues amid stray incidents of violence

Brisk polling was continuing in four Assembly constituencies in West Bengal on Wednesday amid reports of stray incidents of violence and election malpractices surfacing from different pockets.

Jul 10, 2024

Supreme Court says West Bengal's plea against CBI probes without State Govt's nod is 'maintainable'

The Supreme Court on Wednesday held that the suit filed by West Bengal against the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), for allegedly proceeding with probes and filing FIRs in cases of post-poll violence without getting the state government's nod as required under the law, is maintainable.

Jul 10, 2024

Telecom PLI scheme: Equipment manufacturing surges, sales cross Rs 50K crore

The telecom equipment manufacturing sales have crossed Rs 50,000 crore under the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, creating more than 17,800 direct jobs and many more indirect jobs

Jul 10, 2024

CCPA directs Yatra to refund over Rs 2.5 crore to consumers affected during Covid lockdown

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Tuesday directed online travel platform Yatra to refund over Rs 2.5 crore pending amount to consumers affected due to cancelled air tickets during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Jul 10, 2024

Tragedy strikes twice: Kathua martyr's family lost two soldier sons in two months

Negi family of Uttarakhand lost two sons within just months. Adarash Negi lost his life in the line of duty on July 8 in the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir while his cousin Major Pranay Negi also made the ultimate sacrifice for their country on April 30 this year.

Jul 10, 2024

Massive search operation launched in higher reaches of Kathua district after Monday's terror attack

The terrorists involved in ambushing an Army vehicle in Kathua district on Monday were also responsible for attacking a police patrol on April 28 in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur.

Jul 9, 2024

Open court hearing sought in SC on review pleas filed against same-sex marriage ruling

Petitioners for marriage equality have requested an open court hearing for review petitions against a Supreme Court ruling that denied legal recognition to same-sex couples. The request for an open hearing, typically decided in chambers, will be considered by a bench headed by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud.

Jul 9, 2024

New tool to predict nerve damage from breast cancer treatment

Swedish researchers have developed a novel tool that can predict the risk level of nerve damage in each individual from breast cancer treatment.

Jul 9, 2024

UP govt waives off road tax on hybrid cars to boost green transportation

In a key step to boost green transportation and adoption of eco-friendly vehicles, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced a waiver of road tax on hybrid cars.

Jul 9, 2024

Stock markets hit fresh all-time high, auto stocks gain after UP govt's road tax waiver

The Indian benchmark indices hit a fresh all-time high on Tuesday led by auto, pharma and FMCG stocks, with Maruti Suzuki India becoming the top gainer after the Uttar Pradesh government's announcement of registration tax waiver on strong hybrid cars.

Jul 9, 2024

President Murmu condemns Kathua terror attack

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, on Tuesday condemned the Kathua terror attack in which five Indian Army soldiers were killed and an equal number injured.

Jul 9, 2024

India will defeat evil forces: Defence Secy on Kathua terror attack

The killing of five Army men in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district will not go unavenged, said Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane on Tuesday, adding that India will defeat the evil forces behind the attack.

Jul 9, 2024

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India

Over 7 in 10 large Indian firms adopt sustainability goals in response to regulatory shifts

Open Shambhu border within one week: Punjab and Haryana High Court

SC Collegium recommends appointment of 7 permanent judges in Bombay HC

Bengal Assembly bypolls: Brisk polling continues amid stray incidents of violence

Supreme Court says West Bengal's plea against CBI probes without State Govt's nod is 'maintainable'

Telecom PLI scheme: Equipment manufacturing surges, sales cross Rs 50K crore

CCPA directs Yatra to refund over Rs 2.5 crore to consumers affected during Covid lockdown

Tragedy strikes twice: Kathua martyr's family lost two soldier sons in two months

Massive search operation launched in higher reaches of Kathua district after Monday's terror attack

Open court hearing sought in SC on review pleas filed against same-sex marriage ruling

New tool to predict nerve damage from breast cancer treatment

UP govt waives off road tax on hybrid cars to boost green transportation

Stock markets hit fresh all-time high, auto stocks gain after UP govt's road tax waiver

President Murmu condemns Kathua terror attack

India will defeat evil forces: Defence Secy on Kathua terror attack

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh