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Union Budget 2024 to signal next steps for IDBI Bank privatisation

IDBI Bank's market capitalisation is around Rs 95,000 crore. The government could secure close to Rs 29,000 crore for the sale of 30.5% of its 45.5% stake

'I am sick': US President Joe Biden mocks Donald Trump and Elon Musk

US president uses his latest Covid-19 diagnosis and health concerns to mock Elon Musk and 'his rich buddies'

Mankind Pharma and EQT compete to acquire BSV Group for Rs 14,000 crore

Advent International, the private equity firm currently owning BSV, appointed JP Morgan and Jefferies to facilitate the sale of the biopharma firm

'I divorce you': Dubai Princess Sheikha Mahra dumps husband on Insta story

Emirati Princess Sheikha Mahra revealed her husband's alleged infidelity, a little over a year after their marriage

Allahabad HC directs state to identify homeless, provide shelter and care

Allahabad High Court mandates identification and aid for homeless people in Uttar Pradesh, stresses human dignity and legal rights, in response to a Public Interest Litigation

DPS Dwarka row: NCPCR suggest CBSE de-affiliation with school, filing FIR

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) considers recommending CBSE de-affiliation of DPS Dwarka over alleged student mistreatment and harassment over new fee structure

Ajit Pawar's NCP faces setback as top leaders resign to join Sharad Pawar

NCP Pimpri-Chinchwad Unit Chief Ajit Gavahane and three others from the unit have quit Ajit Pawar's NCP faction to join Sharad Pawar

Go First heads towards liquidation after failed EaseMyTrip, SpiceJet bids

Go First owes creditors - Central Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, and IDBI Bank - around Rs 6,200 crore

India's AI law to focus on innovation, may skip penalties for violations

The Ministry of Electronics and IT is drafting a new AI law which will require social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X to include watermarks and labels on content

India records 79 million domestic air passengers in H1FY24, up 4%: DGCA

In June 2024 domestic airlines flew more than 13.2 million passengers in India, that is around 5.76% more than 12.4 million passengers during the same period last year

NCLT admits Byju's parent Think & Learn into insolvency over BCCI dues

Byju's insolvency proceedings were triggered by BCCI's claim of unpaid dues amounting to Rs 158 crore

No water, no food: Kerala man trapped in medical college lift for 2 days

A 59 year old patient became trapped in a lift in Thiruvananthapuram Medical College for more than 40 hours. Three staff members have been suspended as investigation continues

Election Commission to conduct mock polls to check EVMs post LS polls

The EC received eight applications for verification of EVMs used in the 18th Lok Sabha elections and three for the Assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha

Adani Group eyes Jaypee Group's cement assets amid insolvency proceedings

Adani Group's cement arm, which includes ACC and Ambuja Cement holding, is India's second-largest cement producer

Banks to equity fundraise Rs 40,000 crore in H2FY25 to boost balance sheets

State-run banks Punjab National Bank and Bank of Maharashtra are leading the fundraising with both seeking Rs 7,500 crore each

IIM Lucknow, Graphisads launch 'G Force' accelerator for media startups

Graphisads and IIM Lucknow are set to launch 'G Force' - a new accelerator programme designed to cultivate aspiring entrepreneurs in the media sector

Delhi petrol pumps shut 600 PUC centres in protest against fee hike

Delhi Petrol Dealers' Association protests against the recent increase in PUC certificate charges for petrol, CNG and diesel vehicles, stating that running PUC centres remains financially unviable

20% bus fare hike proposal stirs row over 'Shakti' scheme in Karnataka

Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has proposed a 15-20% bus fee hike, citing massive losses due to free travel scheme for women; government rebukes claims

Parliament security breach: Delhi police file supplementary charge sheet

During a live Lok Sabha session on 13 December 2023, six people were arrested for breaching security with smoke canisters to protest against unemployment and price rises

Metal, power producers seek streamlined visa regime for Chinese experts

Domestic metal and power producers argue that many project-critical activities face setback due to visa approval delays faced by foreign experts, especially Chinese OEMs, contractors, and engineers