India is seeking to secure the best deal for itself in the COP28 talks, amid pressure from the EU and US. The latest draft of the agreement avoids mentioning a “phase out” of fossil fuels but instead focuses on “reducing consumption and production of fossil fuels” in order to achieve net zero emissions by...
Read MoreA six-year-old girl in Sirsi town, Sambhal district fell off the roof of her house after being chased by monkeys. She was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of monkey and stray dog menace in the area, with insufficient steps taken by the administration to control it....
Read MoreIndia’s strong macro fundamentals, along with some positive global cues, are prompting brokerages to come out with healthy expectations for leading Indian indices. Cool-off in the US 10-year bond yields, moderation in crude oil prices, robust earnings performance by Indian companies during the last quarter, and expectations of better performance by the BJP-led ruling...
Read MoreThe Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) is urging the Indian government to adopt a bill similar to the one proposed in the US Congress. The bill, called the Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023, aims to make large internet apps contribute to infrastructure costs in order to lower broadband costs for...
Read MoreBharti Airtel’s plans to use Google’s Taara laser internet technology for its 4G and 5G operations in India have hit a roadblock. Ongoing field trials have shown that the technology may not work efficiently in inclement weather in rural and hard-to-reach places, which could affect the mobile broadband experience for users in these areas....
Read MoreReeling from BJP’s wins in the Hindi heartland, the INDIA bloc is now faced with the issue of SC verdict on Article 370. Congress, concerned about engaging with the issue, suggests moving on, while J&K parties express disappointment. Shiv Sena welcomes the ruling, indicating a potential convergence within the INDIA bloc. The opposition’s safety-first...
Read MoreThe Supreme Court upheld the Centre’s decision to scrap J&K’s special status under Article 370 but struck down a portion of the presidential Constitutional Order that amended Article 367. The court stated that allowing amendments in a circuitous manner would be disastrous and evade the constitutional procedure. The court emphasized that only the procedure...
Read MoreFormer MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, an OBC, is replaced by Mohan Yadav, who can help BJP gain support among fellow Yadavs in UP, Bihar, and Haryana. Yadav, head of state Olympic and wrestling associations, is skilled in wielding swords, holds sway in Ujjain, made ‘Ramcharitmanas’ optional in colleges, and linked degrees to planting...
Read MoreIndian bulls run on Dalal Street as sensex reaches mount 70K, fueled by growth projections, assembly elections, and improving inflation outlook. The NSE nifty crosses 21K mark but closes below, at 20,997 points. Sensex takes 549 sessions to reach 70K milestone, fastest 10K milestone achieved in 166 days. Indian market benefits from strong fundamentals,...
Read MoreRBI warns public about misleading loan waiver offers on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram; cautions against falling prey to misleading advertisements; entities promoting campaigns charging service or legal fee for ‘debt waiver certificates’; campaigns undermine banks’ rights over securities; misrepresenting that dues to financial institutions need not be repaid; activities undermine financial...
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