Three terror suspects were arrested in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district and unaccounted cash was seized from them, officials said Friday, adding that the money was likely meant to fund acts of terror in the Union Territory. Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of the Army and police intercepted an SUV heading to...
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Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos announced that India is becoming one of the top growth markets for the OTT giant. India has shown a 30% growth rate in view hours, 25% revenue growth year-on-year, and the highest paid net additions globally. Sarandos attributed this success to getting the product-market fit right, dropping prices, ending password...
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PM Modi criticizes Congress over corruption and vows to recover the looted money. The seizure of around Rs 300 crore from liquor companies linked to Congress MP Dhiraj Sahu exposes their hypocrisy. PM Modi challenges them to return every penny they have looted from the people. The massive haul is likely to increase in...
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The RBI announced an increase in the UPI transaction limit for hospitals and education services to Rs 5 lakh. The limit for recurring digital payments without second-factor authentication was enhanced to Rs 1 lakh for mutual fund subscription, insurance premium, and card bills. Consumers can opt-out anytime. The RBI also plans to create a...
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The Indian Banks’ Association and unions have agreed to a 17% wage hike for all public sector banks, benefiting around nine lakh employees. The wage revision will be effective from November 2022, with arrears for the previous 12 months. The new pay scales will be constructed by merging dearness allowance and adding a loading...
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Supreme Court grants bail to Benoy Babu, regional manager of Pernod Ricard in the Delhi excise scam money laundering case. The court rejects the plea of the Enforcement Directorate to deny bail like Manish Sisodia. Trial has not commenced yet, and the accused has been in pre-trial detention for 13 months. Benoy Babu is...
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A day after deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis opposed NCP MLA Nawab Malik’s inclusion in the ruling alliance, the opposition accused him of double standards and questioned his stance on MP Praful Patel and deputy CM Ajit Pawar. ED had confiscated Patel’s property over alleged financial dealings with Dawood aide Iqbal Mirchi, yet Patel was...
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CJI Chandrachud highlighted the constant tussle over control of judge appointments, leading to vacancies and pending appointments. He emphasized the important role of tribunals in unclogging courts and aiding justice dispensation. However, tribunals face numerous problems, raising questions about their necessity. In Maharashtra, there is a culture of governance that respects judicial independence and...
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