In a hearing related to the Kashi Vishwanath-Gyanvapi dispute, advocate Vijay Shankar Rastogi urged for excavation to explore beneath the mosque’s central dome, claiming a Shivling and artesian well from the Aadi Vishweshwar temple lie there. A fast-track court has scheduled the next hearing for August 21, seeking a response from the mosque management...
Read MoreFormer ISI chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed has been taken into military custody and court-martialed over corruption and misuse of authority allegations. Accused of torturing and robbing a private housing society owner, disciplinary action has been initiated under the Pakistan Army Act. This marks the first court martial of a former ISI chief in...
Read MoreBharti Global announced the acquisition of a 24.5% stake in BT Group plc from Altice UK, making it the largest shareholder. Bharti had already acquired 9.9% of BT. The move aligns with Bharti’s strategy of investing in developed markets and enhancing India-UK business ties, subject to regulatory approvals and security clearance.
Read MoreIndia and Russia have worked on a Rs 10,500 crore deal for the supply of nuclear fuel to Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant units 3 and 4. The agreement covers initial and subsequent fuel loads from 2025 to 2033. New Delhi may form a joint venture with Rosatom to produce nuclear fuel in India.
Read MoreIn a significant legal development, the Enforcement Directorate sought clarity from the Supreme Court regarding an existing order that prevents high courts from hearing appeals by accused coal scam cases. The court’s intention was to streamline the trial process, but recent conflicting directives from different benches have created ambiguity, requiring the SC’s intervention.
Read MoreThe information and broadcasting ministry extended the deadline for comments on the draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill to Oct 15. This follows consultations since last Nov. The proposed legislation aims to overhaul India’s broadcasting regulatory framework but has raised concerns regarding the treatment of independent news creators, initially limited to OTT platforms and digital...
Read MoreBetween January and May this year, India saw a growth in foreign tourist arrivals and foreign exchange earnings compared to the same period last year. 40.7 lakh foreign tourists visited, a 9.1% increase from last year, and foreign exchange earnings grew by nearly 22.5%. Measures were taken to rejuvenate the tourism sector post-pandemic.
Read MoreBy 2036, India’s population was projected to reach 152.2 crore with an increase in the female percentage from 48.5% in 2011 to 48.8%. The sex ratio was expected to rise from 943 to 952. A decline in under-15 age group and a rise in the population aged 60 and above were also anticipated.
Read MoreIn 2023, southern states led in heart transplants in India, with Tamil Nadu topping the list. Notto reported 221 transplants nationwide, with significant contributions from Karnataka and Maharashtra. A rise in deceased donations has been a key factor. Experts highlight the need for legislative changes to enhance organ donation and retrieval processes.
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