Sun Pharma to acquire 37.76% stake of Ezerx Health Tech
The pharma giant will acquire 37.76 per cent equity in Ezerx Health Tech for Rs 28.69 crore and a 4.04 per cent stake in Agatsa Software for Rs 4.5 crore. Sun Pharma increased its investment in Agatsa Software by 4.04 per cent from their previous agreement to acquire 26.09 per cent.
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SoftBank likely to sell shares worth up to $105 mln in PB Fintech
SoftBank Group is likely to sell shares worth up to $105 million in India's PB Fintech via a block deal, CNBC-TV18 reported on Thursday, citing sources.
10:58 PM
2 injured as Army Major opens fire at officers in J&K's Rajouri
Two injured as Army Major opens fire at officers in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri, reported NDTV citing sources.
10:46 PM
MHA declares JKDFP as an unlawful association
The Ministry of Home Affairs has declared ‘Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party’ (JKDFP) as an 'Unlawful Association' for the period of five years under Section 3(1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) 1967. This organization has been involved in anti-national activities since year 1998 and its members have always promoted separatism and terrorist acts in India.
10:43 PM
Putin praises PM Modi's leadership during an event in Moscow
"I believe we should adapt international law to current needs and changing global situations. Countries with substantial influence in international affairs, like India with its 1.5 billion people and over 7% GDP growth, deserve representation and the opportunity to contribute to resolving global issues. India's high-tech exports are growing exponentially, making it stronger each year under Prime Minister Modi's leadership," says Russian President Vladimir Putin during an event in Moscow.
10:42 PM
'PM Modi doesn't believe in entitlement, but empowerment', says Nirmala Sitharaman
Highlighting the achievements from 'Pradhan mantra Garib Kalyan Yojana' and 'e-Shram portal', Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi doesn't believe in the principle of 'entitlement', but instead in empowering the people. She was speaking at the 96th and 97th Annual Day celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce.
Addressing the event, Sitharaman said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi doesn't believe in the principle of 'Entitlement'. He strongly believes in 'Empowering' people, giving them the choice of what they want to do, spending on fundamental things that give them the power to decide where they want to be, and providing them with access to resources and essential facilities like housing, roads, drinking water, toilets, etc".
10:42 PM
Stalin denies PM Modi's allegation of using the temple's income
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin has denied PM Modi's allegation of using the temple's income. "PM Modi said the DMK government seized and occupied the Hindu temples in Tamil Nadu. Temple properties and incomes are being misused has been publicly spoken by PM Modi - I categorically deny these allegations," he said.
10:38 PM
All schools in Manipur to reopen from tomorrow
The Manipur government on Thursday said that all schools-- government, government-aided, or private-- will reopen from Friday, October 6. The state government had ordered the closure of schools in the state on September 27 and September 29 after a fresh bout of protests was seen in the capital city of Imphal. Schools were shut in Manipur after ethnic clashes erupted in the northeastern state on May 3. After remaining shut for over a couple of months due to the violence, schools were reopened across Manipur in July.
8:30 PM
Kapil Sharma, Huma Qureshi, Hina Khan summoned in Mahadev app case
Comedian and actor Kapil Sharma and actors Huma Qureshi and Hina Khan have been asked to appear before the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a case involving a gaming app, sources said today. On Wednesday, actor Ranbir Kapoor, who has done several commercials promoting the app, was summoned.
8:25 PM
September 2023 the warmest September on record
According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service, September 2023 the warmest September on record, with an average surface air temperature of 16.38 degrees Celsius, 0.93 degrees above the 1991-2020 average for the month.
8:25 PM
Sikkim Floods: 14 bodies have been recovered so far
Fourteen bodies have been recovered so far, and 102 people, including 22 army personnel, remain missing after a cloudburst over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim early on Wednesday triggered a flash flood in the Teesta river basin.
7:02 PM
At least 48 killed in Russian strike on grocery store in Ukraine
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian strikes on a grocery store have killed at least 48, according to News agency AFP.
6:54 PM
NHRC takes suo motu cognizance on large number of patients died in two state-run hospitals in Maharashtra
National Human Rights Commission, India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report, carried on October 4, 2023, that a large number of patients died in two state-run hospitals in Nanded and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar districts of Maharashtra within twenty-four hours. The Commission has asked the state government, through its Chief Secretary, to inform about the action taken against the responsible public servants as well as the status of the relief and rehabilitation provided to the aggrieved families: NHRC
6:53 PM
Krishna Water Dispute: Modi govt decided to form a tribunal to solve the dispute, says Kishan Reddy
On the Krishna Water Dispute Tribunal, Union Minister and Telangana BJP Chief G. Kishan Reddy says, "...There is a dispute between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh regarding Krishna river water... To solve this dispute, there has been a demand for the Krishna Water Dispute Tribunal for many years...But the Telangana government had filed a case in the Supreme Court which was sub judice... The central government had suggested to the Telangana government to withdraw the case after talking with them... The Telangana government has withdrawn the case from the Supreme Court, and now the Central government has decided to form the Krishna Water Dispute Tribunal. Today, the Narendra Modi government has decided to form a tribunal to solve the dispute...I would like to thank the government on behalf of the people of Telangana..."
6:30 PM
Sought parity in Canada's diplomatic presence, discussions on: MEA
India on Thursday said it is engaged in discussions with Canada on the issue of ensuring parity in its diplomatic presence in India.
"We sought parity in Canada's diplomatic presence in India and discussions are ongoing," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said.
Our focus is on ensuring parity in Canada's diplomatic presence, he said.
SoftBank Group is likely to sell shares worth up to $105 million in India's PB Fintech via a block deal, CNBC-TV18 reported on Thursday, citing sources.
An Army Major opened fire on his fellow soldiers at an Army camp in J&K's Rajouri district on Thursday, injuring at least four personnel, sources have told NDTV. The firing took place at a camp of the 48 Rashtriya Rifles in the Thanamandi area. The battalion has been carrying out anti-terrorist operations in the region. The reason for the Major opening fire is not known yet. "Efforts are on to control the situation, and senior Army officers have rushed to the site," said a source.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has declared ‘Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party’ (JKDFP) as an 'Unlawful Association' for the period of five years under Section 3(1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) 1967. This organization has been involved in anti-national activities since year 1998 and its members have always promoted separatism and terrorist acts in India.
The Manipur government on Thursday said that all schools-- government, government-aided, or private-- will reopen from Friday, October 6. The state government had ordered the closure of schools in the state on September 27 and September 29 after a fresh bout of protests was seen in the capital city of Imphal. Schools were shut in Manipur after ethnic clashes erupted in the northeastern state on May 3. After remaining shut for over a couple of months due to the violence, schools were reopened across Manipur in July.
Comedian and actor Kapil Sharma and actors Huma Qureshi and Hina Khan have been asked to appear before the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a case involving a gaming app, sources said today. On Wednesday, actor Ranbir Kapoor, who has done several commercials promoting the app, was summoned.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian strikes on a grocery store have killed at least 48, according to News agency AFP.
Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court sends Aam Aadmi Party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh to remand till 10 October in connection with the now scrapped Delhi excise policy or liquor scam case. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday arrested Sanjay Singh after a day-long questioning by the ED officials at his Delhi residence
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday produced AAP MP Sanjay Singh in Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court in connection with excise policy scam. ED had sought 10-day remand for investigation. Special Public Prosecutor Naveen Kumar Matta appearing for ED informed the court that searches were conducted yesterday at Singh's residence and statement was also recorded.
The AAP workers have been protesting since morning at the party headquarters in New Delhi.
Aam Aadmi Party workers on Thursday engaged in a fight with the Delhi police amid protest over Sanjay Singh's arrest. The AAP MP was arrested on Wednesday by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with Delhi Excise Policy scam.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reached poll-bound Rajasthan to launch multi-crore projects.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Rajasthan and poll-bound Madhya Pradesh on Thursday to lay the foundation stones of a slew of projects, including rail and road works and a memorial dedicated to Rani Durgavati, said an official statement. "At around 11:15 AM, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone and dedicate multiple development projects worth about Rs 5,000 crore at Jodhpur, Rajasthan, in sectors like road, rail, aviation, health and higher education," said an official statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
Aam Aadmi Party will hold a protest outside the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in the national capital on Thursday in protest over the arrest of its Rajya Sabha leader Sanjay Singh by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the alleged liquor scam. "If the Bharatiya Janata Party thinks that it can win elections by 'using' central agencies on the basis of power and imposing dictatorship, then history is the witness that the public gives a reply", said Delhi Minister Gopal Rai while addressing the media.
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