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Paras Defence and Space Technologies files IPO papers

Paras Defence and Space Technologies has filed preliminary papers with market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to float an initial public offer (IPO).

 

The offering comprises fresh issuance of shares worth Rs 120 crore and an offer of sale of up to 17,24,490 equity stocks by promoters and existing shareholders, the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed with Sebi showed.

 

The company is considering a pre-IPO placement of equity shares worth Rs 35 crore.

 

Proceeds of the fresh issue would be used to fund capital expenditure requirements, to support incremental working capital needs and repayment or prepayment of loans availed by the company.

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LIVE: Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal files nomination papers from Majuli Assembly constituency

Assam Assembly elections: Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal files nomination papers from Majuli Assembly constituency.

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LIVE: Delhi court extends protection from arrest till March 15 to Shantanu and Nikita in Toolkit case

LIVE: Delhi court extends interim protection from arrest till March 15 to Shantanu Muluk and Nikita Jacob in Toolkit case related to farmers' protest.

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Vedanta's mining plant in Goa can't operate sans environment clearance: NGT

The National Green Tribunal has held that Vedanta's mining plant in Dharbandora area in Goa cannot operate without obtaining Environment Clearance (EC).

 

A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel said the recommencement of the plant in 2019 can only be done after obtaining EC.

 

"Accordingly, we hold that the application is maintainable and requirement of prior EC for operating the plants in question by Respondent no. 4 (Vedanta) is attracted. The Ministry of Environment and Forests and the Goa State Pollution Control Board may take further remedial action in accordance with this finding to enforce the rule of law," the bench said.

2:26 PM

India Inc anticipates rise in payrolls in April-June quarter: Survey

Corporate India is indicating a rebound in its recruitment plans for the coming three months, and the sectors that are expected to drive the second-quarter job market include public administration and education followed by the services sector, a survey said on Tuesday.

 

According to the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey by ManpowerGroup India, hiring is rebounding in Q2 2021 with a net employment outlook of 9 per cent.

 

"India remains resilient in the job market recovery post the pandemic. The new budget announced also seems to provide the right impetus to opportunities in job creation especially in the public infrastructure, healthcare and BFSI," said Sandeep Gulati, Group Managing Director of ManpowerGroup India.

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Latest News LIVE: Both Houses adjourned till tomorrow amid uproar by opposition over fuel prices

Latest News LIVE: Both Houses adjourned till tomorrow amid uproar by opposition over fuel prices

2:13 PM

PM Modi inaugurates 'Maitri Setu' between India and Bangladesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the "Maitri Setu" between India and Bangladesh, a bridge built over the Feni river, with Bangladeshi premier Sheikh Hasina asserting that political boundaries should not become physical barriers for trade.

 

Modi also inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of multiple infrastructure projects in Tripura during the online event.

 

Speaking on the occasion via video-conference, he said Tripura is experiencing the change that has come with the government of "double engine" in the state from the time of the previous government of 30 years.

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No recommendation by GST Council to bring fuel under GST: Anurag Thakur

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EU lawmakers lift immunity for Catalan separatist Puigdemont

The European Parliament on Tuesday voted to lift the immunity of the former president of Spain's Catalonia region, Carles Puigdemont, a move that could pave the way for his extradition.

 

A decision on two of his associates was expected later.

 

In the decision, 400 legislators voted for the waiver of immunity, 248 were against it and 45 abstained.

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Puravankara re-enters Mumbai realty mkt; to build premium project for Rs 450 cr

Realty firm Puravankara Ltd on Tuesday said it has re-entered the Mumbai market and will develop a premium mixed-use project in the city at a cost of Rs 450 crore.

 

The group had developed real estate projects in 1970s under a different brand.

 

In the project 'Purva Clermont' located in Chembur, the company will develop four residential towers with 233 units and one commercial tower of 79 units. The project is spread over 2.25 acres, which is fully-owned by the company.

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Latest News LIVE: Vijayakanth-led DMDK quits AIADMK-BJP alliance

Latest News LIVE: Vijayakanth-led DMDK quits AIADMK-BJP alliance

1:29 PM

DRDO tests AIP system to be used in submarines

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Four-member probe team to investigate Kolkata's fire incident

A four-member probe team, headed by Principal Chief Safety Officer Jaideep Gupta with three other heads of Departments, has been nominated to carry out and complete the probe within 3 weeks: Railways on incident of fire in Kolkata yesterday

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Disabled central govt employees to receive lump sum compensation

If a Govt employee appointed on/after 01.01.2004 & covered under New Pension Scheme is disabled,he's eligible to receive lump sum compensation under Central Civil Service(Extraordinary Pension)Rules, if disablement attributable to service&employee retained despite disablement. The said benefit has been extended with effect from 01.01.2004: Ministry of Home Affairs in Lok Sabha

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PM Modi inaugurates development projects for Tripura

For the first time, the purchase of farm produce on MSP has been ensured in Tripura. People working under MGNREGA are now getting Rs 205 per day instead of Rs 135 per day. Tripura, which was pushed back by the strike culture for many years, is now working for Ease of Doing Business. Where industries had come to the brink of closure, there is now space for new industries & investments. Tripura is emerging as a role model of the big state that don't have double-engine governments. The governments who waste their time quarrelling with Delhi are also realising. Once a power-deficit state, Tripura is now a power surplus state: PM Modi at inauguration & foundation stone laying of multiple projects in Tripura, via video conference