Highlights of the day: Reliance Industries to announce Q4 results, consider dividend on April 22

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Mukesh Ambani-led conglomerate Reliance Industries, said on April 15, that it will announce its March quarter (Q4 FY24) results on April 22. Additionally, the company's board will also consider and approve a dividend. “A meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company is scheduled to be held on Monday, April 22, 2024 to consider and approve the standalone and consolidated audited financial results of the Company for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2024 and recommend dividend on equity shares of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2024," the conglomerate said in an exchange filing.

A day after Amir Sarfaraz Tamba, an accused in the murder of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh inside a jail here in 2013, was killed by unidentified gunmen, a senior Punjab Police officer gave a spin to the incident claiming that he is "still alive”. Tamba, a close associate of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror outfit founder Hafiz Saeed, was attacked by motorcycle-borne assailants at his residence in Sanant Nagar here. He was rushed in critical condition to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. But Senior Superintendent Police (SSP) Operations Lahore Syed Ali Raza told the Dawn newspaper that “Tamba is still alive but critically injured”.

ED arrests Chanpreet Singh, who allegedly "managed" AAP funds during Goa polls, in excise policy-linked money laundering case.

Speaking in an interview with ANI, PM Modi also questioned the opposition for spreading fear that the BJP would seek to change the constitution if it is voted to power in the Lok Sabha elections. "When I say that I have big plans, no one should be scared. I don't take decisions to scare or run over anyone, I take decisions for the wholesome development of the nation. Additionally, governments always say we have done everything, but I don't believe I have done everything. I have tried to do everything in the right direction, yet there is so much I need to do because I see that my country has so many needs. How do I fulfill the dreams of every family, that is why I say this is a trailer," the PM said.

The Supreme Court today said it will hear Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the liquor policy case on April 29. Kejriwal's plea was dismissed by the Delhi High Court on April 9.

BRS leader K Kavitha has been sent to the judicial custody of the Central Bureau of Investigation till April 23. She was previously in judicial custody, in Delhi's Tihar Jail, in a related money laundering case.

The Supreme Court will today hear Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s petition challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in the excise policy case. Earlier in April, the Delhi High Court upheld his arrest by the probe agency. 

The Delhi chief minister was arrested by the ED last month in connection with the money laundering investigation related to the Delhi liquor policy case. Last week, a Delhi court sent him to judicial custody till April 15. On April 8, The Delhi High Court (HC) said the plea seeking the removal of Arvind Kejriwal from the Chief Minister (CM) post of the national capital was filed for "publicity" and "heavy costs" should be imposed on former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) lawmaker Sandeep Kumar. 

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday engaged in conversation with his Israeli counterpart, Israel Katz, and shared India's concerns over the conditions arising out of the Iran-Israel hostilities. The minister held talks on the larger regional situation and also 'agreed to stay in touch'. In retaliation for a suspected Israeli strike on its consulate in Damascus on April 1, Iran began its first direct attack on Israel by firing hundreds of drones and missiles. "Just concluded a conversation with Israel FM @Israel_katz. Shared our concern at the developments yesterday. Discussed the larger regional situation. Agreed to stay in touch," Jaishankar stated on X.

Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the BJP manifesto on Sunday and emphasised on the need for a strong government with a comfortable majority to lead India forward in  times of global conflicts and uncertainty. “The BJP remains dedicated to forming a government that will fortify the nation’s economy and propel it towards progress and development. This Sankalp Patra from the BJP assures such a government,” he said.

10:07 PM

Reliance Industries to announce Q4 results, consider dividend on April 22

Mukesh Ambani-led conglomerate Reliance Industries, said on April 15, that it will announce its March quarter (Q4 FY24) results on April 22. Additionally, the company's board will also consider and approve a dividend. “A meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company is scheduled to be held on Monday, April 22, 2024 to consider and approve the standalone and consolidated audited financial results of the Company for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2024 and recommend dividend on equity shares of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2024," the conglomerate said in an exchange filing.

10:04 PM

Senior Punjab Police officer claims Tamba who killed Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh is 'still alive'

A day after Amir Sarfaraz Tamba, an accused in the murder of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh inside a jail here in 2013, was killed by unidentified gunmen, a senior Punjab Police officer gave a spin to the incident claiming that he is "still alive”.
 

Tamba, a close associate of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror outfit founder Hafiz Saeed, was attacked by motorcycle-borne assailants at his residence in Sanant Nagar here. He was rushed in critical condition to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
 

But Senior Superintendent Police (SSP) Operations Lahore Syed Ali Raza told the Dawn newspaper that “Tamba is still alive but critically injured”.

10:03 PM

BJP will repent because it reveals both extortion and corruption, says Shashi Tharoor

On PM Modi's statement on electoral bonds in an interview with ANI, Congress MP & candidate from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor says, "So he suggests that you will repent repealing it or repent scrapping it? It is precisely the BJP will repent because it reveals both extortion and corruption..."

10:03 PM

Trump hush money criminal trial opens in New York; former US President loses second bid to remove judge

Trump hush money criminal trial opens in New York; former US President loses second bid to remove judge.

6:48 PM

India Cements appoints new Chief Manufacturing Officer (Projects and Operations)

K.Vamsidhar Reddy is appointed as Chief Manufacturing Officer (Projects and Operations), a Senior Management Personnel of the Company with effect from April 15, 2024.

6:17 PM

Iran to soon allow Indian authorities to meet 17 crew members of seized cargo vessel

Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said that Tehran will "soon" allow Indian authorities to meet 17 Indian crew members of a cargo vessel that was seized by Iran's military near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.

 

Amir-Abdollahian conveyed this to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during a telephonic conversation on Sunday, according to an Iranian foreign ministry readout.

 

It said Amir-Abdollahian also apprised details of Iran's "legitimate defence" and punitive measures against the Israeli regime, in a reference to Tehran's missile and drone attacks on the Jewish nation.

 

The Iranian foreign minister urged the Indian government to maintain its active role through international bodies, including the United Nations Security Council, to halt the war in Gaza as it is at the core of the current crisis in the region, the readout said.

 

In the talks, Jaishankar called for the release of the Indians onboard the Portuguese-flagged cargo vessel MSC Aries.

 

The Indian foreign minister expressed concern about the situation of 17 Indian crew members and sought assistance from Iran in this matter, the Iranian statement said.

5:53 PM

Heatwave warning issued for Mumbai, Raigad & Thane for April 15-16: IMD

A heatwave warning issued for Mumbai, Raigad and Thane for April 15 and 16, 2024. Maximum temperature likely to range between 36-38 degree Celsius: IMD

5:48 PM

ED arrests Chanpreet Singh in excise policy-linked money laundering case

ED arrests Chanpreet Singh, who allegedly "managed" AAP funds during Goa polls, in excise policy-linked money laundering case.

5:30 PM

'When I say, I have big plans, no one should be scared,' says PM to ANI

Speaking in an interview with ANI, PM Modi also questioned the opposition for spreading fear that the BJP would seek to change the constitution if it is voted to power in the Lok Sabha elections. "When I say that I have big plans, no one should be scared. I don't take decisions to scare or run over anyone, I take decisions for the wholesome development of the nation. Additionally, governments always say we have done everything, but I don't believe I have done everything. I have tried to do everything in the right direction, yet there is so much I need to do because I see that my country has so many needs. How do I fulfill the dreams of every family, that is why I say this is a trailer," the PM said.

 

4:58 PM

Suspect in Sydney church stabbing arrested

News agency AP reported that police officials said that a man has been arrested after reportedly stabbing a bishop and churchgoers in Sydney, with no major injuries.

4:55 PM

Sydney rocked by second mass stabbing as bishop and worshippers attacked in church

Days after six people were killed in a horrific knife attack in a mall, a bishop has reportedly been stabbed in Sydney. Live stream footage  at a church in Wakeley reportedly showed a suspect stabbing at Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel. The attack comes two days after six people were killed by Joel Cauchi.

4:29 PM

IMD weather update: Heatwave warning issued for Mumbai, Raigad and Thane for April 15-16

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning for Mumbai, Raigad and Thane for April 15 and 16, 2024.  

4:23 PM

Israeli military renews warnings to Palestinians, asks them not to return to northern Gaza

The Israeli military asked Palestinians in Gaza not to return to the embattled territory's north, a day after Gaza hospital officials said five people were killed as displaced residents attempted to reach their homes in the war-torn area. A constant target of Israel's war against Hamas, large swathes of Northern Gaza have been flattened, forcing much of the area's population to flee south. The Israeli military has prevented most displaced people from returning throughout the six-month-long war, saying the area is an active battle zone.

4:04 PM

2020 Delhi riots case: HC asks ED to file submissions backing claims on Tahir Hussain's plea

The Delhi High Court on Monday asked the Enforcement Directorate to make written submissions to back its contention that former AAP leader Tahir Hussain's plea seeking quashing of a money laundering case against him in connection with the 2020 northeast Delhi riots was not maintainable. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma passed the order after ED's counsel questioned the maintainability of the ex-AAP councillor's petition.

3:49 PM

Average of the total rainfall of the entire country will be 87 cm from June 1 to Sept 30, says IMD

"According to the rainfall data from 1971 till 2020, we have introduced new long-period average and normal..According to this normal, from June 1 to 30 September, the average of the total rainfall of the entire country will be 87 cm," said Mrutyunjay Mohapatra (Director General), IMD.