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The many times that Indian comedians landed on the wrong side of the law

In 2020, at least eight people sued comedian Kunal Kamra, who has been critical of the BJP, the judiciary and the larger government machinery in his shows, for contempt of the Supreme Court

UPSC further extends last date to apply for CSE prelims till Feb 21

The Commission had recently also introduced certain changes in its online application system for the exam after aspirants complained of technical glitches while applying through it

550 million devotees have taken holy dip at Maha Kumbh, says UP govt

The Kumbh Mela which started on January 13 will continue till February 26 (Maha Shivratri)

Sebi amends mutual fund rules, sets time limit for NFO fund deployment

If funds are not deployed within the specified timeline, investors will have the option to exit the scheme without paying an exit load, the regulator had said

Significant Indian names join DIFC in 2024 as centre marks its 20th year

Significant Indian company names added this year include ASK Asset & Wealth Management Group (Wealth Management), AI/tech unicorn, Nagarro

Rajasthan CM calls for roadmap to make India water-sufficient by 2047

According to the official statement, Sharma said that the role of water self-reliance is very important in realizing the dream of developing India in 2047 under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi

Reliance Consumer takes soft drink brand Campa Cola to UAE market

Campa Cola, which has disrupted the Indian beverages industry, is being launched in the UAE with partner Agthia Group, one of the region's leading food & beverage (F&B) companies

India, Qatar aim to double bilateral trade to $28 billion in five years

The announcement came after talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, who is on a two-day visit to New Delhi

Ireda arm gets provisional registration as finance co at Gujarat GIFT City

State-owned IREDA on Tuesday said its wholly-owned arm has been granted provisional registration as a finance company at Gift City in Gujarat.

TVS Motor launches 2025 edition TVS Ronin at Rs 1.35 lakh ex-showroom

TVS RONIN has redefined motorcycling by blending the timeless appeal of retro aesthetics with cutting edge technology and contemporary riding

Gold prices rise Rs 300 to Rs 88,500 per 10 gm, silver climbs Rs 800

In the international markets, Comex gold futures for April delivery climbed USD 24.94 per ounce, or 0.86 per cent, to USD 2,925.64 per ounce in the global market

Ficci, Assocham demand input tax credit for real estate under CGST

The associations have written letters to the finance ministry and have urged the latter to permit availing of the ITC where the immovable property is constructed for the provision of leasing services

PM Modi, Amir of Qatar decide to elevate ties to 'strategic partnership'

They also exchanged views on "regional and global issues" of mutual interest, the Ministry of External Affairs said

Over 2.8 million companies registered in India, 65% active: Govt data

Among those registered under the Companies Act, 2013, just 5,216 are foreign companies and out of those, 63 per cent or 3,281 entities were active at the end of January

Sebi cancels registration of 19 FVCI cos for failing to meet eligibility

The regulator observed from the website of the Business Registration Department of Mauritius, Cyprus and Singapore, that the status of 19 FVCIs in their parent jurisdictions was defunct

Unemployment rate in urban areas dips to 6.4% in December quarter: NSSO

Joblessness, or unemployment rate, is defined as the percentage of unemployed people in the labour force

NTPC pays additional Rs 2,424 cr interim dividend to shareholders for FY25

The Rs 2,424 crore dividend paid on February 18 is 25 per cent of the paid-up equity share capital of the company

IPO-bound NSE's valuation surges over 200% to Rs 4.7 trn in 2024: Report

The Adani Group, which includes nine listed companies, was valued at Rs 13.40 lakh crore, while the Ambani-led Reliance Group's overall valuation was pegged at Rs 19.71 lakh crore

Rupee declines 10 paise to close at 86.98 against dollar amid rise in crude

Elevated interbank dollar demand due to the maturity of positions in the NDF market weighed on the rupee alongside likely outflows from local stocks

Reliance Infra to enter RE manufacturing space with solar, battery plants

The company would set up an integrated solar manufacturing unit with the objective to boost the production of solar panels and components in India, promoting self-sufficiency in clean energy