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News updates: FinMin defers first review meeting post-Union Budget with PSB heads to March 5

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News updates: FinMin defers first review meeting post-Union Budget with PSB heads to March 5
Updated On : 25 Feb 2025 | 9:54 PM IST

Jubilant Bhartia chairman denies assault allegations; to cooperate in probe

Jubilant Bhartia Group Chairman Shyam S Bhartia has denied allegations of sexual assault, saying he will cooperate with the investigating agency, a regulatory filing said on Tuesday.

Jubilant Bhartia chairman denies assault allegations; to cooperate in probe
Updated On : 25 Feb 2025 | 9:53 PM IST

MMRDA denies graft charges, accuses Systra of misrepresenting facts

In a late-evening statement, MMRDA, a state planning and development agency, dismissed media reports about corruption allegations levelled by Systra as "biased and unverified"

MMRDA denies graft charges, accuses Systra of misrepresenting facts
Updated On : 25 Feb 2025 | 9:46 PM IST

Semiconductor plant created an entire ecosystem in Assam: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw said the setting up of the semiconductor assembly unit at Morigaon will position Assam as a major hub and very soon, another such unit will be set up in the state

Semiconductor plant created an entire ecosystem in Assam: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Updated On : 25 Feb 2025 | 9:27 PM IST

Punishment for breach of privileges must be proportionate to misconduct: SC

The judgment also outlined a few guiding principles for courts to consider while scrutinising the proportionality of actions taken by the House against its member(s)

Punishment for breach of privileges must be proportionate to misconduct: SC
Updated On : 25 Feb 2025 | 7:55 PM IST

Delhi High Court refuses to hear plea early seeking ban on Deepseek

The bench, also consisting of Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, had on February 12 said that AI tools are dangerous, irrespective of whether they are in Chinese or American hands

Delhi High Court refuses to hear plea early seeking ban on Deepseek
Updated On : 25 Feb 2025 | 7:54 PM IST

ONOE Bill upholds federal structure: Former law panel chief to House panel

Deposing before the panel as an expert, the former Karnataka High Court chief justice said that the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill had all the ingredients to hold simultaneous polls in the nation

ONOE Bill upholds federal structure: Former law panel chief to House panel
Updated On : 25 Feb 2025 | 7:31 PM IST

CBI conducts raids at 60 locations in Rs 6,600 cr GainBitcoin crypto scam

In its early days, investors received payouts in Bitcoin, fuelling the illusion of a lucrative venture. However, as the influx of new capital dwindled by 2017, the charade began to crumble

CBI conducts raids at 60 locations in Rs 6,600 cr GainBitcoin crypto scam
Updated On : 25 Feb 2025 | 6:57 PM IST

MP to play major role in achieving goal of developed India, says Shah

Shah also said the state has emerged as an attractive investment destination because of its strategic location, skilled workforce

MP to play major role in achieving goal of developed India, says Shah
Updated On : 25 Feb 2025 | 6:31 PM IST

MP aims to double startups in 5 years, earmarks Rs 100 cr for seed capital

The state government has framed a new transparent policy for the MSME with emphasis on ease of doing business and time-bound sanctions of projects and delivery of incentives offered by the state

MP aims to double startups in 5 years, earmarks Rs 100 cr for seed capital
Updated On : 25 Feb 2025 | 5:08 PM IST

French firm accuses MMRDA of corruption, seeks diplomatic intervention

The French company has alleged that MMRDA officials demanded benefits and intentionally delayed payments. Systra has raised these concerns with the Indian government and sought diplomatic intervention

French firm accuses MMRDA of corruption, seeks diplomatic intervention
Updated On : 25 Feb 2025 | 4:27 PM IST

Jobs portal Apna signs MoU with MP govt to contribute 100,000 jobs annually

The MoU was signed in the presence of Inder Singh Parmar, Minister of State for School Education, and Gautam Tetwal, Minister of State for Skill Development and Employment

Jobs portal Apna signs MoU with MP govt to contribute 100,000 jobs annually
Updated On : 25 Feb 2025 | 4:16 PM IST

Govt plans National Green Financing Institution to meet climate goals: NITI

India has also pledged to create an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes through additional forest and tree cover by 2030

Govt plans National Green Financing Institution to meet climate goals: NITI
Updated On : 25 Feb 2025 | 3:35 PM IST

'Who else will know fragrance of tea better than a chaiwala': PM in Assam

PM Modi today praised the Kaziranga National Park and claimed that he is the first ever Prime Minister of India who stopped at Kaziranga

'Who else will know fragrance of tea better than a chaiwala': PM in Assam
Updated On : 25 Feb 2025 | 3:24 PM IST

Bank holiday for Mahashivratri 2025: Are banks open on February 26?

On Wednesday, February 26, banks will stay closed in certain states because of Mahashivratri. This week, banks in a number of cities will be closed for two days, but not consecutively

Bank holiday for Mahashivratri 2025: Are banks open on February 26?
Updated On : 25 Feb 2025 | 3:17 PM IST

Rajasthan to set up 3 organisations for mining research, exploration

State plans to expand sector's contribution to economy, seeks investments

Rajasthan to set up 3 organisations for mining research, exploration
Updated On : 25 Feb 2025 | 3:03 PM IST

Tamil Nadu 'ready' for another language war: CM Stalin amid row over Hindi

The ruling DMK has been a vocal critic of the three-language policy, insisting that Tamil Nadu will continue with Tamil and English

Tamil Nadu 'ready' for another language war: CM Stalin amid row over Hindi
Updated On : 25 Feb 2025 | 2:57 PM IST

Delhi's growth blocked by encroachments, will revamp in 2 years: Khattar

The larger the city, the more challenges arise in policy implementation. Compared to Gurugram, cities like Bhopal and Indore are smaller, making new developments easier, he said

Delhi's growth blocked by encroachments, will revamp in 2 years: Khattar
Updated On : 25 Feb 2025 | 2:53 PM IST

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Ex-Congress MP Sajjan Kumar sentenced to life term

Sajjan Kumar, who has been behind bars since 2018 in connection with another anti-Sikh riots case in Delhi Cantt, is currently lodged in Tihar Jail

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Ex-Congress MP Sajjan Kumar sentenced to life term
Updated On : 25 Feb 2025 | 2:53 PM IST

Tech companies commit to invest Rs 25,640 crore in MP, create 183K jobs

The commitments were received from 35 entities during the IT and Technology Summit at GIS 2025

Tech companies commit to invest Rs 25,640 crore in MP, create 183K jobs
Updated On : 25 Feb 2025 | 2:22 PM IST