Highlights of the day: Reliance Industries to announce Q4 results, consider dividend on April 22

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10:07 PM

Reliance Industries to announce Q4 results, consider dividend on April 22

Mukesh Ambani-led conglomerate Reliance Industries, said on April 15, that it will announce its March quarter (Q4 FY24) results on April 22. Additionally, the company's board will also consider and approve a dividend. “A meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company is scheduled to be held on Monday, April 22, 2024 to consider and approve the standalone and consolidated audited financial results of the Company for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2024 and recommend dividend on equity shares of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2024," the conglomerate said in an exchange filing.

10:04 PM

Senior Punjab Police officer claims Tamba who killed Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh is 'still alive'

A day after Amir Sarfaraz Tamba, an accused in the murder of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh inside a jail here in 2013, was killed by unidentified gunmen, a senior Punjab Police officer gave a spin to the incident claiming that he is "still alive”.
 

Tamba, a close associate of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror outfit founder Hafiz Saeed, was attacked by motorcycle-borne assailants at his residence in Sanant Nagar here. He was rushed in critical condition to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
 

But Senior Superintendent Police (SSP) Operations Lahore Syed Ali Raza told the Dawn newspaper that “Tamba is still alive but critically injured”.

10:03 PM

BJP will repent because it reveals both extortion and corruption, says Shashi Tharoor

On PM Modi's statement on electoral bonds in an interview with ANI, Congress MP & candidate from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor says, "So he suggests that you will repent repealing it or repent scrapping it? It is precisely the BJP will repent because it reveals both extortion and corruption..."

10:03 PM

Trump hush money criminal trial opens in New York; former US President loses second bid to remove judge

Trump hush money criminal trial opens in New York; former US President loses second bid to remove judge.

6:48 PM

India Cements appoints new Chief Manufacturing Officer (Projects and Operations)

K.Vamsidhar Reddy is appointed as Chief Manufacturing Officer (Projects and Operations), a Senior Management Personnel of the Company with effect from April 15, 2024.

6:17 PM

Iran to soon allow Indian authorities to meet 17 crew members of seized cargo vessel

Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said that Tehran will "soon" allow Indian authorities to meet 17 Indian crew members of a cargo vessel that was seized by Iran's military near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.

 

Amir-Abdollahian conveyed this to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during a telephonic conversation on Sunday, according to an Iranian foreign ministry readout.

 

It said Amir-Abdollahian also apprised details of Iran's "legitimate defence" and punitive measures against the Israeli regime, in a reference to Tehran's missile and drone attacks on the Jewish nation.

 

The Iranian foreign minister urged the Indian government to maintain its active role through international bodies, including the United Nations Security Council, to halt the war in Gaza as it is at the core of the current crisis in the region, the readout said.

 

In the talks, Jaishankar called for the release of the Indians onboard the Portuguese-flagged cargo vessel MSC Aries.

 

The Indian foreign minister expressed concern about the situation of 17 Indian crew members and sought assistance from Iran in this matter, the Iranian statement said.

5:53 PM

Heatwave warning issued for Mumbai, Raigad & Thane for April 15-16: IMD

A heatwave warning issued for Mumbai, Raigad and Thane for April 15 and 16, 2024. Maximum temperature likely to range between 36-38 degree Celsius: IMD

5:48 PM

ED arrests Chanpreet Singh in excise policy-linked money laundering case

ED arrests Chanpreet Singh, who allegedly "managed" AAP funds during Goa polls, in excise policy-linked money laundering case.

5:30 PM

'When I say, I have big plans, no one should be scared,' says PM to ANI

Speaking in an interview with ANI, PM Modi also questioned the opposition for spreading fear that the BJP would seek to change the constitution if it is voted to power in the Lok Sabha elections. "When I say that I have big plans, no one should be scared. I don't take decisions to scare or run over anyone, I take decisions for the wholesome development of the nation. Additionally, governments always say we have done everything, but I don't believe I have done everything. I have tried to do everything in the right direction, yet there is so much I need to do because I see that my country has so many needs. How do I fulfill the dreams of every family, that is why I say this is a trailer," the PM said.

 

4:58 PM

Suspect in Sydney church stabbing arrested

News agency AP reported that police officials said that a man has been arrested after reportedly stabbing a bishop and churchgoers in Sydney, with no major injuries.

4:55 PM

Sydney rocked by second mass stabbing as bishop and worshippers attacked in church

Days after six people were killed in a horrific knife attack in a mall, a bishop has reportedly been stabbed in Sydney. Live stream footage  at a church in Wakeley reportedly showed a suspect stabbing at Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel. The attack comes two days after six people were killed by Joel Cauchi.

4:29 PM

IMD weather update: Heatwave warning issued for Mumbai, Raigad and Thane for April 15-16

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning for Mumbai, Raigad and Thane for April 15 and 16, 2024.  

4:23 PM

Israeli military renews warnings to Palestinians, asks them not to return to northern Gaza

The Israeli military asked Palestinians in Gaza not to return to the embattled territory's north, a day after Gaza hospital officials said five people were killed as displaced residents attempted to reach their homes in the war-torn area. A constant target of Israel's war against Hamas, large swathes of Northern Gaza have been flattened, forcing much of the area's population to flee south. The Israeli military has prevented most displaced people from returning throughout the six-month-long war, saying the area is an active battle zone.

4:04 PM

2020 Delhi riots case: HC asks ED to file submissions backing claims on Tahir Hussain's plea

The Delhi High Court on Monday asked the Enforcement Directorate to make written submissions to back its contention that former AAP leader Tahir Hussain's plea seeking quashing of a money laundering case against him in connection with the 2020 northeast Delhi riots was not maintainable. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma passed the order after ED's counsel questioned the maintainability of the ex-AAP councillor's petition.

3:49 PM

Average of the total rainfall of the entire country will be 87 cm from June 1 to Sept 30, says IMD

"According to the rainfall data from 1971 till 2020, we have introduced new long-period average and normal..According to this normal, from June 1 to 30 September, the average of the total rainfall of the entire country will be 87 cm," said Mrutyunjay Mohapatra (Director General), IMD.

3:12 PM

La Nina conditions, associated with good Monsoon in India, will develop between August-September: Ministry

M Ravichandran, secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences said, "La Nina conditions, associated with good Monsoon in India, will develop between August-September."

3:09 PM

Delhi liquor policy case updates: Court sends notice to CBI on K Kavitha petition, next hearing on April 22

The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi on Monday issued notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on the bail petition moved by BRS (BRS) leader K Kavitha in connection with the CBI case related to the Excise Policy case. The court has fixed April 22 as the next date for hearing on the the matter

3:05 PM

Above normal seasonal rainfall is very likely over most parts of the country, says weather body

Above normal seasonal rainfall is very likely over most parts of the country except some areas of Northwest, East and Northeastern India, where below normal rainfall is most likely, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said today.

2:23 PM

Petition in Supreme Court seeks review of judgement scrapping electoral bonds scheme

A petition has been filed in the top court seeking review of its February 15 verdict, which had scrapped the central government's electoral bonds scheme.

The review plea filed by advocate Mathews J. Nedumpara submitted that  the court entertained the petition (against the scheme) and struck down the law and the scheme without noticing that in doing so it is acting as an appellate authority over Parliament

2:18 PM

Sandeshkhali case updates: SC grants 2 weeks to LS Secretariat to respond to plea by West Bengal bureaucrats

The Supreme Court today granted two weeks to the Lok Sabha Secretariat and others to file their replies to a petition moved by top bureaucrats from West Bengal against their summoning by the privileges committee of the Lower House of Parliament. The bureaucrats were summoned by the Committee of Privileges of the Lok Sabha over a complaint of "misconduct" filed against them by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sukanta Majumdar when he was trying to visit violence-hit Sandeshkhali.

2:15 PM

AAP lawmaker Amanatullah Khan's anticipatory bail plea rejected by SC

The top court today refused to entertain an anticipatory bail plea of AAP legislator Amanatullah Khan in a money laundering case related to alleged irregularities in the Delhi Waqf Board during his chairmanship. The Supreme Court bench asked Khan to appear before the Enforcement Directorate on Apr 18 at 11 am in the case.

2:11 PM

Delhi liquor policy case updates: Delhi court extends CM Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody till April 23

1:45 PM

Mumbai cops questioning owner of motorcycle used in firing outside actor Salman Khan's house

Police officials are questioning the owner of the motorcycle allegedly used by unidentified persons in the firing outside Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's house in suburban Bandra here, an official said on Monday. The motorcycle, which was abandoned near Mount Mary Church, a little over a kilometre from the actor's house, was registered in the name of a man living in the Panvel area of Navi Mumbai.

1:43 PM

BRS leader K Kavitha seeks bail in Delhi court

BRS MLC K Kavitha today moved a Delhi court seeking bail in a corruption case lodged by the CBI in connection with the alleged excise scam. The application is likely to be taken up for hearing later in the day by special judge for the CBI and ED, Kaveri Baweja, who earlier in the day sent Kavitha to judicial custody till April 23.

1:40 PM

Painful to see that he (Kejriwal) is not even getting amenities that a hardcore criminal gets: Punjab CM Mann

"It was very painful to see that he (Arvind Kejriwal) is not even getting amenities that a hardcore criminal gets. What is his crime? That he constructed hospitals, schools and provided free electricity to the public? They are treating him as if he is a very big criminal," Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann stated today after his meeting with the imprisoned Delhi chief minister.

1:28 PM

Kejriwal bail petition: SC asks ED to file reply to CM Kejriwal's plea by April 24, next hearing on April 29

The Supreme Court has asked the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to file its response on or before April 24. The Supreme Court posts the plea of Kejriwal on the week commencing from April 29. 

 

1:20 PM

Kejriwal bail hearing: SC seeks ED reply, next hearing at end of April

The Supreme Court has issued a  notice to ED on Arvind Kejriwal's plea against Delhi HC order upholding his arrest in money laundering case. 

12:54 PM

Delhi airport's T2 conversion to all-international may begin next April

The proposed transformation of Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport’s Terminal 2 (T2) into an exclusively international terminal has been delayed until early next year, according to a report in The Times of India (ToI) today. The proposal by the Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) seeks to prevent a repeat of the previous winter, when crucial infrastructure, specifically the main CAT III runway (28/10), underwent repairs for a major portion of the season, leading to flight delays.

12:48 PM

Delhi CM in ED custody: Punjab CM Bhagwant Maan meets Kejriwal in Tihar jail

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today met his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar jail in Delhi.  A Tihar jail official said that the meeting took place in the 'mulakat jangla,' a room divided with a glass wall. The official added that Mann and Kejriwal spoke to each other via intercom.

12:46 PM

Pakistan by-polls: 239 candidates to contest 23 vacant seats

A total of 239 candidates will contest 23 vacant seats in Pakistan's national and provincial assemblies in the upcoming bye-elections on April 21, ARY News reported, citing an official of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).