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Delhi govt's transport dept to scrap unregistered, impounded e-rickshaws

This week, a seven-year-old boy was electrocuted after he came in contact with a live wire at an illegal e-rickshaw charging point near a public toilet in northwest Delhi's Shalimar Bagh area

Russia to face serious challenges if world stops buying its oil: Zelenskyy

Imports from Russia, which were less than one per cent of the total oil imported in the pre-Ukraine war period, now make up for almost 40 per cent of India's total oil purchasespercent

Govt plans to review 6-decade-old sugar production, pricing norms

The ministry has invited stakeholders' comments on the draft by September 23

FM tells officers to effectively implement GST, keep positive attitude

Sitharaman said, "GST offices are being made convenient since 2019... This will help taxpayers to easily get their problems resolved."

Trai proposes to cut broadband charges for public wifi service providers

As on July 22, 2024, there were over 2.07 lakh deployed PM-Wani Wi-Fi hotspots in the country and 199 PDO aggregators and 111 app providers

Obtained sanction to prosecute Kejriwal in excise scam case: CBI to court

The submission was made before Special Judge Kaveri Baweja, who posted the matter for hearing on August 27

Telecom minister Scindia asks telcos to take lead in 6G development

Industry sources said issues related to over-the-top players like bringing them under licence regime, levying fair usage charges on big mobile applications was not raised in the meeting

India supports Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity: Zelenskyy

Modi arrived in Kyiv this morning on a special train on the first-ever visit to Ukraine by an Indian prime minister after it became independent in 1991

Public shareholder sells 1.43% stake in Nykaa for Rs 851 cr via block deal

As per the bulk deal data available on the BSE, Harindarpal Singh Banga divested over 4 crore shares, or 1.43 per cent stake, in Nykaa at Rs 208.30 apiece, taking the transaction value to Rs 851.50 cr

RBI cancels registration of Margdarshak Financial Services over high NPAs

As per the statutory audit, as on March 31, 2021, the NBFC was facing cash flow issues and defaulted on repayment of Rs 49.27 crore to its lenders

Don't agree with HC order but called off Aug 24 Maharashtra bandh: Uddhav

The MVA alliance had called for a shutdown across the state on August 24 to protest against the alleged sexual assault of two kindergarten girls at a school in Badlapur in Thane district

Major ports invite workers for discussion next week ahead of strike call

There are 12 major ports in the country, which employ around 20,000 permanent workers

Mohun Bagan defeat Punjab FC in tie-breaker to enter Durand Cup semifinal

Defending champions Mohun Bagan edged past Punjab FC 6-5 in tie-breaker to enter the semifinals of the Durand Cup 2024

FSSAI emphasises need to prohibit use of pesticides to ensure food safety

FSSAI CEO G Kamala Vardhana Rao "discussed the formation of an inter-ministerial committee to address concerns over pesticide usage".

Amazon India plans to set up rest-points across cities where it operates

The Ashray centres will provide clean drinking water, phone charging stations, washrooms, and rest areas for delivery associates

Power Grid gets shareholders' nod to raise borrowing limit to Rs 15k cr

The members also approved the appointment of Ravindra Kumar Tyagi as the chairman and managing resolution director, not liable to retire by rotation, the company said in a BSE filling

Congress leader Kumari Selja hints at contesting for Haryana CM position

She also dismissed talk of factionalism with senior leaders undertaking separate campaign programmes in the run up to the polls, saying they are all doing it for the Congress

'Huge potential to increase agri collaboration between India, Africa'

Sahney, who is also a Rajya Sabha member from Punjab, said this while addressing a session on India-Africa Business Conclave here on August 22

Greenply expects Rs 800 cr turnover from its JV with Samet by FY26

The investment will be done in phases and only the first phase has been completed on March 30, 2024

Reliance Retail, British shoemaker Clarks terminate 2-yr old joint venture

Differences between both partners have emerged regarding certain terms of engagements, following which they have decided to part ways, said the source