Justice system must respond to vulnerabilities of children with disabilities: CJI Chandrachud
New Delhi: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Saturday said it must be ensured that the justice system, from the police stations to the courtrooms, understands and responds to the compounded vulnerabilities of children with disabilities. Speaking at the ninth National Annual Stakeholders Consultation on Child Protection, the CJI said the challenges faced by […]
Beware of individuals ‘sent by Delhi’, reject ‘devils in disguise’: Farooq Abdullah to J&K voters
Srinagar: Ahead of the final phase of voting in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah urged voters to prioritise their honour and dignity by rejecting candidates whom he described as “devils in disguise” and “sent by Delhi”. The third and final phase of the Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir […]
NLCIL produces 1,234 crore units of clean power as it treads green path
New Delhi: State-owned NLCIL has produced 1,234 crore units of green power, thereby preventing the emission of one crore tonne of carbon dioxide, a coal ministry statement said. Primarily a lignite-based power generating company, NLCIL is targeting 10,000 MW renewable energy capacity by 2030. NLC India Ltd (NLCIL) ventured into renewable energy with 1,380 MW […]
Upper layer NBFC HDB Financial Services prepares for IPO
New Delhi: After the mega public issue of Bajaj Housing Finance, another upper layer NBFC, HDB Financial Services has initiated the process to tap the IPO market and is expected to file draft papers soon to meet the RBI’s mandatory listing requirements. HDB Financial Services last week received approval from the board of its parent […]
Stalin lays foundation stone for Tata Motors’ Rs 9,000 cr manufacturing plant in TN
Ranipet (Tamil Nadu) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a new manufacturing facility of auto major Tata Motors here entailing investment of Rs 9,000 crore. The ground breaking ceremony was held at Panapakkam in this district, about 115 km from Chennai. The facility is expected to generate […]
Nitya Mathur Reprises Her Role as Shazia in Taaza Khabar Season 2
MUMBAI, India, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Nitya Mathur, who made her OTT debut as Shazia inTaaza Khabar, has returned for the show’s second season. Reuniting with Bhuvan Bam and the original cast, Nitya has once again stepped into the world of Taaza Khabar, with Javed Jaffrey joining the cast to bring a new dynamic […]
“BRICS Dialogue on Civilizations” event Successfully Held in Kazan
KAZAN, Russia, — The “BRICS Dialogue on Civilizations” event took place in Kazan, Russia, on September 24th, with over 300 participants, including representatives from institutions, experts, scholars, and youth from BRICS countries. “BRICS Dialogue Civilizations” event concludes in Kazan, Russia, on September 24. The event, themed “Gathering the Power of People-to-people and Cultural Exchanges to […]
Govt exempts non-basmati white rice from export duty, cuts levy on parboiled rice
New Delhi: The government has exempted export of non-basmati white rice from customs duty. In a notification issued late Friday, the revenue department also reduced export duty on parboiled rice, husked (brown rice), and rice in the husk (paddy or rough) to 10 per cent. The export duty on these varieties of rice, as well […]
India lifts ban on export of non-basmati white rice, traders hail move
Kolkata: The Centre lifted the ban on the export of non-basmati white rice on Friday with immediate effect, according to a notification. In July 2023, the government imposed the ban to ensure the domestic supply of rice and keep prices under control. Exporters hailed the decision, dubbing it a “game-changer” for the sector. “India’s bold […]
Rain washes out second day of Kanpur Test
Kanpur: The second day of the second Test between India and Bangladesh was on Saturday called off without a ball being bowled due to persistent downpour. The drizzle in the morning turned into heavy rain, not letting the action begin on day two at Green Park Stadium. The groundsmen put the three super soppers to […]
