NSE hikes limit under Investor Protection claim

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has increased the maximum permissible limit against a single claim from Rs 25 lakh to Rs 35 lakh per investor per claim from its Investor Protection Fund Trust. Black Box Limited, a leading IT solutions provider, announced a 55 per cent Year-on-Year (YoY) increase in profit after tax, reaching Rs 37 crore for Q1FY25. Aug 14, 2024
No interim bail to CM Kejriwal, SC issues notice to CBI

SC issues notice to CBI on Delhi CM Kejriwal's bail plea

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to release Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on interim bail from Tihar jail in connection with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) case linked to alleged excise policy scam. Aug 14, 2024
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Misinfo-triggered riots: UK Police arrest 1,000 people

UK police have arrested over 1,000 individuals in connection with recent riots involving violence, arson, and looting, which were sparked by misinformation. Many have been charged and jailed, with sentences ranging from vandalism to violent disorder. Aug 14, 2024
Calcutta HC bars Sandip Ghosh's appointment as principal of any medical college

Calcutta HC bars Sandip Ghosh's appointment as principal of any medical college

Amid the nation-wide outrage over the rape and murder of a female doctor at Kolkata's R.G. Kar Medical College last week, the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday gave a clear instruction to the state Health Department not to appoint Sandip Ghosh, who stepped down as the principal of R.G. Kar on Monday, as the head of any medical college in the state till further orders. Aug 13, 2024
Yunus visits historic Dhaka temple, assures no discrimination against Hindus in Bangladesh

Yunus visits historic Dhaka temple, assures no discrimination against Hindus in B'desh

Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of the interim government in Bangladesh, said on Tuesday that establishing human rights and freedom of speech remains one of his prime goals as the country's minority communities, especially Hindus, continue to face horrendous acts of violence and vandalism since Sheikh Hasina's resignation as Prime Minister on August 5. Aug 13, 2024
NIA breaks into Maoist leader's home in Kochi

NIA breaks into Maoist leader's home in Kochi

A team of National Intelligence Agency (NIA) officials who arrived from Telangana, on Tuesday, broke open popular Maoist leader Murali Kannempilly's home after he failed to open the front door. Aug 13, 2024
India 2nd only to US in number of banks covered under deposit insurance: RBI Dy Governor

India Ranks Second Globally in Deposit Insurance Coverage

In a recent global conference held in Jaipur, India, on August 13, 2024, RBI Deputy Governor Michael Debabrata Patra announced that India's Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) has extended coverage to 1,997 banks. Aug 13, 2024
India faces a severe organ wastage crisis, say experts

India's Organ Wastage Crisis: A Call for Action

India is struggling with a severe organ wastage crisis, with a significant number of vital organs lost annually due to a lack of awareness, deep-rooted superstitions, and myths, according to experts. Aug 13, 2024