UN will continue to engage the Taliban in Afghanistan despite new laws restricting women

A U.N. spokesman says the United Nations will continue to engage all stakeholders in Afghanistan including the Taliban, even though they issued a ban on women’s voices and bare faces…

US court has fined this Indian IT company Rs 800 crore in trade secrets case

A US court has fined Sterlite Tech $96 million for obtaining trade secrets from Italian rival Prysmian. The jury concluded that Sterlite unlawfully acquired customer and manufacturing information. Sterlite, part…

What interim govt minister said on Sheikh Hasina’s extradition

Touhid Hossain, Bangladesh’s foreign affairs advisor, noted that if the home or law ministry requests Sheikh Hasina’s extradition, India is obliged to comply, despite potential discomfort. Hasina, currently residing in…

‘Doesn’t matter if … ‘: Ajit Pawar reacts to Sena mantri’s ‘vomit’ remark

Following Shiv Sena leader Tanaji Sawant’s remark about feeling like vomiting after sitting next to NCP colleagues, Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar downplayed the controversy. ​ 

‘Need faster decisions …’: PM Modi on crimes against women cases

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged fast-tracking justice in crimes against women at the national judiciary conference in New Delhi. Praising the Supreme Court for its constitutional role over 75 years,…

Kolkata horror: New seminar hall videos show people near body. Inquest was just over, say police

Kolkata Police clarified that the individuals seen in videos at the R G Kar Hospital crime scene were directly involved in the investigation. The area was cordoned off early by…

Economy may grow 6.5%-7% as momentum is strong: CEA

India’s economic growth is projected at 6.5-7% for this year, supported by a good monsoon, robust farm growth, and increased private investment. Chief economic adviser V Anantha Nageswaran reports steady…

Indians credit card spending increases 19% (YoY) to Rs 1.7 trillion in July 24

India’s credit card spending surged by 19% in July year-on-year to Rs 1.7 trillion, with transaction volumes increasing by 39%, indicating growing adoption. HDFC Bank led in transaction volumes and…

Windfall tax on crude petroleum reduced to Rs 1,850/tonne

The Indian government has announced a reduction in the windfall tax on domestically-produced crude oil from Rs 2,100 to Rs 1,850 per tonne, effective from August 31, 2024. The special…

India’s GDP growth rate for Q1 FY25 at 6.7% surpasses decadal average: SBI

India’s GDP growth for the first quarter of FY25 has moderated to 6.7%, which is still above the average decadal Q1 growth of 6.4%. The decline is linked to weaker…

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