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News   -   Oct 24, 2024 SEBI Chairperson Skips PAC Meeting
SEBI Chairperson Skips PAC Meeting

Madhabi Puri Buch, the chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), failed to appear before the KC Venugopal-led Public Accounts Committee (PAC) citing personal reasons. The committee was adjourned following her absence. The BJP members who had earlier questioned Venugopal’s decision to summon her, met Lok

by Daanish Narayan
News   -   Oct 23, 2024 Private Member Bill for AMU in the Next Session
Private Member Bill for AMU in the Next Session

In a letter to the Rajya Sabha Secretary, senior Samajwadi Party (SP) Member of Parliament, Ramjilal Suman stated that he wants to propose the AMU (Aligarh Muslim University) (Restoration of Minority Character) Bill 2024 in the House's next session. The bill would look to uphold Article 30 of

by Daanish Narayan
News   -   Oct 22, 2024 India-China Reach Border Agreement
India-China Reach Border Agreement

The Indian government announced that it has reached an agreement with China regarding "patrolling arrangements" and a military standoff at the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The announcement was made by Vikram Misri, Foreign Secretary of India, just before Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Russia for the BRICS

by Daanish Narayan
News   -   Oct 21, 2024 Parliamentary Panels Target Sugar in Baby Foods, Medicine Prices, and Consumer Rights
Parliamentary Panels Target Sugar in Baby Foods, Medicine Prices, and Consumer Rights

India’s Parliamentary committees are scrutinising sugar content in packaged baby foods, rising medicine prices, plastic waste management, and consumer protection in banking, with broader focus areas including foodgrain management and ethanol production.

by Daanish Narayan
News   -   Oct 18, 2024 China Warns India Against Growing Ties With Taiwan
China Warns India Against Growing Ties With Taiwan

Following the opening of a second Taiwan de facto consulate in Mumbai, China advised India to handle Taiwan issues with caution and avoid interference in the improvement of Sino-India relations. Mao Ning, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry, stated that China is against any efforts by any of its allies

by Daanish Narayan
SEBI Chairperson Skips PAC Meeting
News   -   Oct 24, 2024 SEBI Chairperson Skips PAC Meeting

Madhabi Puri Buch, the chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), failed to appear before the KC Venugopal-led Public Accounts Committee (PAC) citing personal reasons. The committee was adjourned following her absence. The BJP members who had earlier questioned Venugopal’s decision to summon her, met Lok

by Daanish Narayan
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News   -   Oct 24, 2024 SEBI Chairperson Skips PAC Meeting
SEBI Chairperson Skips PAC Meeting

Madhabi Puri Buch, the chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), failed to appear before the KC Venugopal-led Public Accounts Committee (PAC) citing personal reasons. The committee was adjourned following her absence. The BJP members who had earlier questioned Venugopal’s decision to summon her, met Lok

by Daanish Narayan
News   -   Oct 23, 2024 Private Member Bill for AMU in the Next Session
Private Member Bill for AMU in the Next Session

In a letter to the Rajya Sabha Secretary, senior Samajwadi Party (SP) Member of Parliament, Ramjilal Suman stated that he wants to propose the AMU (Aligarh Muslim University) (Restoration of Minority Character) Bill 2024 in the House's next session. The bill would look to uphold Article 30 of

by Daanish Narayan
News   -   Oct 22, 2024 India-China Reach Border Agreement
India-China Reach Border Agreement

The Indian government announced that it has reached an agreement with China regarding "patrolling arrangements" and a military standoff at the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The announcement was made by Vikram Misri, Foreign Secretary of India, just before Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Russia for the BRICS

by Daanish Narayan
News   -   Oct 21, 2024 Parliamentary Panels Target Sugar in Baby Foods, Medicine Prices, and Consumer Rights
Parliamentary Panels Target Sugar in Baby Foods, Medicine Prices, and Consumer Rights

India’s Parliamentary committees are scrutinising sugar content in packaged baby foods, rising medicine prices, plastic waste management, and consumer protection in banking, with broader focus areas including foodgrain management and ethanol production.

by Daanish Narayan
News   -   Oct 18, 2024 China Warns India Against Growing Ties With Taiwan
China Warns India Against Growing Ties With Taiwan

Following the opening of a second Taiwan de facto consulate in Mumbai, China advised India to handle Taiwan issues with caution and avoid interference in the improvement of Sino-India relations. Mao Ning, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry, stated that China is against any efforts by any of its allies

by Daanish Narayan
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Morning Briefing   -   Nov 15, 2024 Commerce Minister Calls for Repo Rate Cut
Commerce Minister Calls for Repo Rate Cut

Highlights include conflicting views on the repo rate cut, the Reliance-Disney merger, ISRO's proposal to Mexico and views from columnists on the violence in Manipur.

by Daanish Narayan
News   -   Nov 14, 2024 Seaplanes to Connect Remote India: Aviation Minister Eyes North East
Seaplanes to Connect Remote India: Aviation Minister Eyes North East

In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to expand national connectivity, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu announced plans to introduce seaplanes to reach remote areas across India, including the North East. During an aviation conference at Meghalaya’s Umiam Lake, Naidu took a test ride on

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Nov 14, 2024 India’s October Exports Surge by 17%
India’s October Exports Surge by 17%

India's goods exports rose by 17.25% to $39.2 billion in October, marking the highest monthly tally in recent times, while imports reached $66.34 billion, a 3.9% increase from last year. From April to October, non-petroleum exports set a new high at $211.3 billion,

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Nov 14, 2024 RBI Governor Affirms Resilient Indian Economy Amid Global Challenges
RBI Governor Affirms Resilient Indian Economy Amid Global Challenges

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das shared an optimistic view on India's economic resilience, despite global challenges like inflation and geopolitical tensions. Das highlighted the RBI’s measures, including a robust regulatory framework and responsive policy shifts, to address emerging risks. He pointed to improved inflation

by Amal Anzari
Morning Briefing   -   Nov 14, 2024 First Phase of Voting Completed in State Elections
First Phase of Voting Completed in State Elections

Highlights include the inauguration of projects by the PM, India's push for nuclear power, the rise in renewable energy capacity and views from columnists on the Maharashtra state elections.

by Daanish Narayan
News   -   Nov 13, 2024 US Leads in Indian Engineering Exports; UAE, Saudi Arabia Follow
US Leads in Indian Engineering Exports; UAE, Saudi Arabia Follow

The United States remains the top importer of Indian engineering goods, purchasing $9.3 billion (up 6.2%) from April to September, according to data from the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC). The United Arab Emirates (UAE), benefitting from a Free Trade Agreement with India, secured the second spot with

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Nov 13, 2024 Swedish Firms Eye Tamil Nadu for Expansion, IKEA Among Four Exploring New Ventures
Swedish Firms Eye Tamil Nadu for Expansion, IKEA Among Four Exploring New Ventures

Sweden’s Ambassador to India, Jan Thesleff, announced that four Swedish companies, including IKEA, are considering establishing bases in Tamil Nadu. Currently, 70 Swedish firms operate in the State, employing around 25,000 people. Other Swedish companies, such as Scandinavian Robot Systems in Chennai and Jacobi in Coimbatore, will open

by Amal Anzari
News   -   Nov 13, 2024 By-Elections Witness High Voter Turnout Across Multiple States
By-Elections Witness High Voter Turnout Across Multiple States

Voting concluded for 31 Assembly seats across 10 states, with significant voter turnout. Kerala’s Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll, featuring Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s debut, recorded 64.27% turnout, lower than the previous 72.92%. Rajasthan's seven Assembly constituencies saw a turnout of 64.82%. Karnataka recorded the

by Amal Anzari
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