PM Narendra Modi urged the Indian industry to seize emerging opportunities in the global supply chain amid disruptions and assured government's support. He emphasized India's capability to provide reliable, high-quality products and called for urgent reforms and competition among states to attract investments.
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Lloyds Metals and Energy Limited allotted shares worth Rs 1,260 each at a nominal value of Rs 4 to its 6,000 workers in Maoist-affected Gadchiroli. The shares, distributed on tenure basis, make the workforce stakeholders in the company. The company plans to expand its steel plant operations significantly.
The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre to file its response on plea the challenging the constitutional validity of Sections 8 and 9 of the Representation of the People Act (RP Act), 1951, which govern MP/MLA's disqualification due to convictions.
The Delhi high court will hear bail pleas on January 7 for student activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others accused in the UAPA case related to the February 2020 riots. The violence, during protests against the CAA and NRC, resulted in 53 deaths and over 700 injuries.
The Enforcement Directorate attached commercial properties worth Rs. 5.61 crore in Sonipat, Haryana, connected to a money laundering case against TDI Infrastructure Limited. The company allegedly violated environmental regulations in residential projects by failing to treat sewage water and discharging untreated effluent. The directors are accused of generating 'proceeds of crime' through these breaches.
The re-elected government initiated a revamp of the Income-Tax Act to simplify and ease compliance with TDS provisions. With Budget 2025 approaching, businesses anticipate further rationalisation of TDS rates and reduction of the administrative burden on taxpayers. Technological advancements could also lead to the removal of redundant TDS provisions.
Senior lawyer Kapil Sibal labelled the Election Commission of India as a 'dysfunctional' body that failed its constitutional duties, eroding public confidence. He emphasized the urgency to address these issues to preserve democracy amid accusations of voter list discrepancies by the Congress and TMC.
India and Iran are set to hold diplomatic discussions focusing on their bilateral relationship, including Chabahar port connectivity, trade, and cultural exchanges. India aims to emphasize dialogue and diplomacy in addressing the Gaza conflict and preventing its spread. Other topics like Afghanistan developments will also be explored.
Billionaire Elon Musk has been invited to bring his satellite internet service Starlink to Bangladesh by the interim government led by Mohammed Yunus. Yunus believes this will benefit Bangladesh's youth and remote communities. Musk has shown interest in visiting Bangladesh. The invitation coincides with Musk's meeting with Indian PM Modi, amidst strained India-Bangladesh relations.
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar defended the amendment to election rules restricting public inspection of CCTV footage at polling booths, emphasizing the need to protect voter privacy and prevent misuse of footage through fake narratives. The new rule limits access to CCTV footage, ensuring voter identities are safeguarded.