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11:25 PM

SC upholds NCLT decision to start insolvency proceedings against former DHFL promoters

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the National Company Law Tribunal's(NCLT) decision to start insolvency proceedings against former promoters of Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Dheeraj Wadhawan and Kapil Wadhawan.

 

11:24 PM

Walmart leases 4.6 lakh sq ft of space in Chennai for monthly rent of Rs 3.26 cr

World's leading retailer Walmart has leased 4.6 lakh square feet (sq ft) of space in ITPC, Chennai, for a monthly rent of Rs 3.26 crore. The American multinational retail corporation has leased the space for five years, as per the lease deed document provided by Propstack.

11:24 PM

Festive lending slowed down in Q3FY25 amid tight liquidity, strict norms: Report

Festive lending in the October-December quarter of the financial year 2024-25 (Q3FY25) saw a decline compared to the year-ago period amid tight liquidity, rising household debt and stricter regulatory norms, which led to cautious lending, according to CRIF High Mark Report.

11:23 PM

Gensol promoters barred from mkt for alleged fraud

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Tuesday debarred Anmol Singh Jaggi and Puneet Singh Jaggi, promoters and directors of Gensol Engineering, from the securities market, allegedly for diversion of funds and fraudulent practices. The Gensol case adds to the already long list of Indian startups across categories which have been found lacking in regulatory compliances.

11:23 PM

Jindal says India must replace China in global trade, plans over Rs 50,000 cr green steel plant

JSW Group Chairman Sajjan Jindal said India is entering a new phase of opportunity amid shifting global trade dynamics after the US president Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff disrupted trade worldwide.

11:22 PM

Winzo calls for central rules on gaming sector

The gaming sector should be guided by regulations that are centrally driven instead of state-specific laws and rules because that helps companies focus their energies on innovating for end-users, according to homegrown gaming company Winzo’s co-founder Saumya Singh Rathore.

10:50 PM

PM Modi believed 'false propaganda' about land at UoH: CM Revanth Reddy

10:40 PM

Meitei group claims not being allowed to visit sacred site, writes to MHA

10:11 PM

India, Taipei urge WTO to defer ICT import duty dispute ruling till Oct 24

8:20 PM

Former SC judge Dinesh Maheshwari appointed law commission chairperson: Law Ministry

7:38 PM

Delhi govt approves 3-month extension of EV policy, continues power subsidy

The Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also approved the continuation of the existing power subsidy for four categories: domestic consumers, farmers, lawyers with chambers, and victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

7:28 PM

Festive lending slowed down in Q3 FY25 amid tight liquidity, strict norms: Report

Festive lending in October-December quarter of FY25 (Q3FY25) saw a decline compared to the year ago period amid tight liquidity, rising household debt and stricter regulatory norms which has led to cautious lending, according to CRIF High Mark Report.

5:06 PM

Appropriate time has come, hopeful Jammu and Kashmir's statehood will be restored: Omar

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said he was hopeful that statehood will be restored to Jammu and Kashmir very soon and the "appropriate time has come". He was speaking to reporters after inaugurating a bridge in Pulwama district. "We think the appropriate time has come, six months have passed after since the assembly elections. (Union Home Minister Amit) Shah came here, I had a separate meeting with him, a good one ... I am still hopeful that JK will soon get its statehood back," Abdullah said.

4:51 PM

Retail inflation falls to 6-year low of 3.34% in Mar

Retail inflation dipped marginally to a nearly six-year low of 3.34 per cent in March due to a decline in prices of vegetables and protein-rich items.The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation was 3.61 per cent in February and 4.85 per cent in March last year.

4:49 PM

News update: Iran's supreme leader says talks with US went "well", in first public comment on negotiations

3:58 PM

Court orders Lokayukta police to continue investigation in MUDA site allotment case

Court defers order on activist Snehamayi Krishna's plea questioning 'B-Report' filed by Lokayukta police in MUDA case. 

3:23 PM

India to experience above-normal rainfall this monsoon, says IMD

3:10 PM

Notices served to schools over arbitrary fees hike: Delhi CM

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday said notices have been issued to schools against which complaints of arbitrary fee hikes have been received. These schools have been asked to respond, failing which strict action will be taken against them, the chief minister told PTI. Addressing a 'Jan Samvad' (public meeting), the chief minister received a complaint about a private school in Model Town allegedly increasing fees and expelling students.

3:09 PM

Joe Biden will speak about Social Security in his return to national stage

Former President Joe Biden returns to the national stage Tuesday to elevate liberal concerns that President Donald Trump's agenda is threatening the health of Social Security. The 82-year-old Democrat has largely avoided speaking publicly since leaving the White House in January. That's even as Trump frequently blames Biden for many of the nation's problems, often attacking his predecessor by name.

2:23 PM

News update: Singapore to hold General Election on May 3

2:13 PM

Amended Waqf Act meant to correct past mistakes: Kiren Rijiju

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said that the amendments in the Waqf Act were not targeted at the Muslim community and instead were meant to correct "past mistakes". The Union Minister for Minority Affairs, speaking at a press conference here, said that the intention of the Union government was to ensure that in India there is no provision for anybody to "forcefully and unilaterally" take away someone's land.

1:59 PM

Congress leader Bajwa moves HC, seeks quashing of FIR registered against him

Senior Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa on Tuesday moved the Punjab and Haryana High court, seeking quashing of an FIR registered against him over his "50 bombs have reached Punjab" statement. Bajwa, the Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly, had been booked on charges, including misleading information that endangers the country's sovereignty and unity after being quizzed over his "50 bombs have reached Punjab" claims.

 

1:29 PM

Agitation to continue till wages raised, state govt withdrew from talks: protesting ASHA workers

More than two months after starting their agitation, ASHA workers protesting outside the Secretariat here said on Tuesday that they will not relent until their wages are increased. They also accused the state government of unilaterally withdrawing from the talks with them. S Mini, state vice president of the Kerala ASHA Health Workers Association (KAHWA) whose members are carrying out the agitation, also alleged that the proposal to set up a committee, to examine their demands and working conditions and give its report, "was only a tactic aimed at ending the protest".

1:07 PM

News update: Singapore's parliament dissolved, paving the way for general elections

12:54 PM

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin announces high-level committee to study centre-state relations

The high-level committee headed by former Supreme Court judge Kurian Joseph will examine in detail the relationship between the Union and state governments to ensure state autonomy. It will submit its interim report in January 2026. The final report with recommendations will be submitted in two years, Stalin told the state Assembly. The panel will have former bureaucrat, Ashok Vardhan Shetty and former vice-chairman of the State Planning Commission M Naganathan as its members.

12:48 PM

SC extends protection from arrest to former IAS probationer Khedkar in cheating case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended till April 21 the protection from arrest granted to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, accused of cheating and wrongly availing OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services examination. A bench comprising Justices B V Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma took note of the submissions of Khedkar's counsel that her rejoinder to the reply filed the Delhi government has been filed, but it has not come on record.

12:06 PM

PM Modi greets people on 'Himachal Diwas'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted people of Himachal Pradesh on the anniversary of its formation as a province in 1948 by merging several princely states following Independence. PM Modi noted on X that the 'dev bhumi' is famous for its glorious culture, and that its people are known for their hardwork and valour.

11:48 AM

News update: Passenger vehicle dispatches from companies to dealers rise 2 pc in FY25, says SIAM

11:26 AM

Elderly lawyer shoots himself dead in J-K's Kishtwar

An elderly lawyer allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his licensed gun in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, police officials said on Tuesday. Ghulam Nabi Zargar shot himself at his residence in the Alyarabad locality of Kishtwar town around 11 pm on Monday, the officials said.

 

10:52 AM

ED summons Robert Vadra for questioning in land deal case

TRhe Enforcement Directorate has summoned Robert Vadra, businessman and brother-in-law of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, for questioning on Tuesday in a land deal-linked money laundering case, official sources said. Vadra, 56, was first summoned in this case on April 8 but he did not depose.