The Kerala high court asked the Centre on Wednesday if it intends to order a Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) probe into the affairs of Exalogic Solutions, the software firm of chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter Veena T, and the Kochi-based company to which it was offering services.
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Union road transport minister Nitin Gadkari criticizes officials for cutting safety features in road projects to reduce costs. Urges them to consider road user behavior in project preparation and incorporate suitable designs. Engineers should ensure that people cannot engage in risky behavior like crossing roads instead of using foot over bridges.
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Opposition bloc INDIA was dealt a jolt Wednesday when Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee cut Congress out of TMC’s Lok Sabha poll plan for the state, saying the party would go it alone on its turf while keeping the door ajar for “post-poll adjustments” at the “all-India level”. She said TMC would “do whatever is...
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A year after Hindenburg Research’s damaging report against the Adani Group, the conglomerate’s market capitalisation has more than doubled. However, it is still Rs 4.7 lakh crore short of its all-time peak. Adani Power, Adani Ports & SEZ, and Ambuja Cements have recovered their lost ground, while Adani Total Gas and Adani Energy Solutions...
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Rajasthan’s education department issued an order making Surya Namaskar practice mandatory at all schools in the state till Feb 15. Teachers oppose the move, saying it will increase their workload. Students and teachers will be trained by yoga experts for Surya Saptami.
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State-run ONGC wins international arbitration awards worth Rs 1,000 crore in cost-sharing disputes with Petrobras, ENI, and Rocksource. The disputes are related to offshore exploration blocks in Mahanadi, Krishna-Godavari and Cauvery basins. ONGC’s work execution quality is validated by the unanimous awards.
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BJP criticizes Mamata Banerjee’s decision to contest Lok Sabha polls alone, calling it a sign of desperation and a ‘death knell’ for the INDIA bloc of opposition parties. Party spokespersons Amit Malviya and Nalin Kohli highlight her failure to gain national relevance and lack of support within the opposition camp.
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