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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : The Union law ministry has sought details of all arbitration proceedings involving the Centre over the last 24 years from all ministries as part of its efforts to streamline India’s arbitration system. In a communication reviewed by Mint, the ministry sought details like legal costs, number of advocates engaged for the government, arbitration results, and subsequent appeals starting from 2000.

C-DoT's independent business vertical Amantya Technologies on Thursday said it has bagged a multi-year contract to develop its unified web portal in line with the Telecommunication Act 2023. Under the contract, Amantya will unify the various DoT portals, aligning them with the latest digital standards mandated by the New Telecommunication Act 2023. Amantya has bagged the contract from another independent business vertical of the state-run Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), eTelecom Transformation Centre (eTT), that has been created for the specific purpose for the development of the Department of Telecom's (DoT) unified portal and its digital by design implementation as per the Telecommunication Act 2023. «Our goal is to modernise telecom licensing operations with a Unified Portal built using cutting-edge technologies. This initiative will enhance efficiency in licensee lifecycle management while aligning with the forward-looking provisions of the New Telecommunication Act 2023 to ensure ease of doing business,» Telecom Secretary Neeraj Mittal said in the statement.

«It is a huge responsibility to sit in the Treasury as the first female chancellor of the exchequer and be able to use my position to improve life for women across the UK – one that I do not take lightly,» Reeves said at a ‘Women in Economy' event hosted at Number 11. «By backing the Invest in Women Taskforce we can establish one of the world's largest dedicated investment funding pools for female-powered businesses, helping grow our economy,» the chancellor added. Women in Investment Awards winner's interview: Nicola Day from Greenbank Investments Her endorsement comes as found fe...

The WNBA is headed back to Portland, with Oregon's biggest city getting an expansion team that will begin play starting in 2026

Indian Army on Wednesday sealed a pact with a premier organisation as part of efforts to boost its rescue and survival operations in mountainous terrains. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was inked with Tiranga Mountain Rescue (TMR) at the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS) in the presence of Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi. «This understanding marks a pivotal step in advancing the Indian Army's rescue and survival operations in mountainous terrains,» an official readout said. «The MoU stipulates that TMR will collaborate with the Indian Army in conducting customised training programmes for Army instructors, aimed at improving their ability to mentor troops in avalanche rescue and survival skills,» it said.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. When we talk about the largest and most influential companies in India, we often refer to Maharatna companies. These leading enterprises, closely associated with the national government, are considered the crown jewels of India's business world.

Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday came down heavily on agencies and contractors over ill-maintained roads, saying good operators would be awarded but bad ones would be «driven out of the system». «We will not spare you. We'll ensure that bank guarantees of those doing bad work are forfeited and after this, we will blacklist you, not allow you to apply for new tenders,» the minister said. His warning came after he noticed the bad maintenance of the Eastern Peripheral Expressway that he took to reach Ghaziabad to inaugurate a tree plantation drive 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' under the 'Swachhata Hi Seva 2024 — Swabhav Swachhata — Sanskar Swachhata' campaign. During his address, the minister highlighted the strides in development made under the government, the ministry and the National Highway Authority of India, citing data, expenditures and the future vision for the sector.

Now in their eighth year, the Investment Week Women in Investment Awards continue to have a vital role to play in helping accelerate the pace of change towards a more diverse and inclusive investment industry. The Women in Investment Awards recognise women who are going beyond their day job to have an impact at team, firm or industry level. They also honour investment companies that can demonstrate progress championing diversity and inclusion within their firms and across the industry. This year, we were delighted to receive 924 nominations from across the industry. Categories this...

Piyush Goyal will be the guest of honour at a star-studded ceremony to celebrate the winners of the tenth edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards on Saturday, October 5, the country's most coveted recognition in entrepreneurial excellence. The event in Bengaluru will host a galaxy of business leaders and policymakers, as ETSA 2024 marks a decade of celebrating India's brightest entrepreneurs and startups. Goyal's first interaction with startup industry leaders at the ceremony post removal of the so-called 'Angel Tax' is expected to provide insights into the government's push to further support the new-age economy which has seen several companies go public this year.

Adani Group on Monday clarified in a press release that the company or its subsidiaries had not issued any statement regarding Kenya. It said that multiple fraudulent press releases were circulating, including one titled 'Adani Group Denounces Baseless Accusations and Threats', regarding the Group's presence in the African country. The Group said that this was deceitful and urged everyone to «disregard these fake fraudulent releases completely». The release added that it would take legal action against anyone involved in spreading false narratives.

Reliance Power today surged 5% to hit its upper circuit at Rs 31.32 on BSE after the company announced that it has secured a battery storage contract of 500 MW through the e-reverse auction (eRA) conducted by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The contract involves the installation of a total of 1,000 MW of standalone BESS units, awarded on a build-own-operate (BOO) model for «On Demand» usage under a tariff-based competitive bidding process.

76th Primetime Emmy Awards are back, and this time they were hosted by everyone’s favourite Canadian father-son duo, Eugene and Dan Levy.On Sunday night, the Levys led entertainment fans through a night of glamour, fashion and hot pop culture moments as A-list actors of the small screen took their bows for a job well-done.Most eyes were on the cast and crew of Shōgun, which earned the most nominations this year, 25 in total. The series won 18 Emmys on Sunday night, including best drama series. Shōgun scored the most Emmys of any show this year and shattered standing records for the most wins for a single season.On the comedy side, the Jeremy Allen White-led chef drama The Bear won big for a second year in a row but lost best comedy series to Hacks.

Emmy Awards were held Sunday night, acknowledging the brightest and the best in small-screen achievement.This year’s awards show, hosted by Canadian father-son Schitt’s Creek co-stars Eugene and Dan Levy, was a double-dose of Emmys in 2024, as last year’s September ceremony ended up being rescheduled for January 2024 on account of the 2023 Hollywood writers’ and actors’ strikes.And even though the stars walked the same red carpet less than a year ago, it didn’t stop them from turning up in a dazzling array of custom couture and bespoke garments and gowns.Jewel tones ranked high on this year’s red carpet, with red dresses and suits appearing in strong favour. Metallic gowns and embellishments were also a popular choice and many stars wore thoughtful details that reflect their cultural heritage.This year’s awards offered a little something for every TV fan.

In the cryptocurrency world, novel projects are launched daily. One noteworthy initiative is SpacePay, a financial company with headquarters in London that aims to streamline cryptocurrency transactions.

The Toronto International Film Festival’s People’s Choice Award has gone to “The Life of Chuck.”

DirecTV on Saturday announced it had reached a deal with Walt Disney Co. that will restore ESPN and ABC-owned stations to its service after a nearly 2-week dispute that blacked out those networks for millions of viewers across the U.S. The end of the i...

Aishwarya Rai has been spotted in Dubai airport sans her wedding ring once more, triggering separation rumours again. The actress was in Dubai recently to attend the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA). Speculations about her marriage with Abhishek Bachchan have been rife ever since Bachchan appeared at an event without his wedding ring. In an Instagram video, Aishwarya was warmly welcomed by the event organizers, and a fan presented her with flowers. As she walked to her room, holding her daughter Aaradhya close, Aishwarya looked stunning in black, though it was noticeable that she wasn’t wearing her wedding ring. For some time now, Aishwarya has been the subject of divorce rumors. The actress, who has been married to Abhishek Bachchan for over 17 years, sparked separation rumors when she attended a red carpet-event in July without Abhishek by her side. Earlier this year, both Aishwarya and Abhishek were present at the Ambani wedding, but they arrived separately. Although they reunited inside the wedding hall, Aishwarya soon went on a solo vacation after the wedding, fueling more speculation. Adding to the rumors, Abhishek «liked» a social media post about divorce, intensifying the gossip.

JSW Energy on Sunday announced that its step-down subsidiary, JSW Renew Energy Two Ltd, has successfully commissioned a 300 MW wind power plant at Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu. The ISTS-connected (Inter-state transmission system) wind power project was awarded by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) in tranche X, a company statement said. This marks the first-ever greenfield wind power plant commissioned by the company for the SECI, it noted. The newly commissioned wind power project will contribute significantly to the renewable energy portfolio, supporting the vision of a greener and sustainable future, the company said.

Nitin Gadkari revealed on Saturday that he was once offered support by a political leader to run for the Prime Minister's post, but he declined the offer due to a lack of personal ambition for the role. Gadkari shared this incident at a journalism awards function, without disclosing the identity of the person or the specific time of the conversation. «I remember one incident — I would not name anyone — that person said 'if you are going to become prime minister, we will support you,'» Gadkari recounted. «But, I asked why you should support me, and why should I take your support. To become the prime minister is not the aim in my life. I am loyal to my conviction and my organisation, and I am not going to compromise for any post because my conviction is foremost for me,» he added. During his speech, Gadkari emphasized the importance of ethics in journalism and politics. He recounted a conversation with a senior CPI functionary, praising the late A B Bardhan as one of the prominent politicians from Nagpur and Vidarbha, despite Bardhan's opposition to the RSS. Gadkari stressed that honest opposition should be respected, stating, «one should respect a person who opposes with honesty, because there is honesty in his opposition....one who opposes with dishonesty deserves no respect.»

Emmy Awards 2024 is being hosted on Sunday. The 76th Emmy Awards are Sunday, roughly nine months after the last celebration of the best television. Emmy Awards 2024 begins at 8 pm (ET) on Sunday, September 15. The 76th Emmy Awards can be streamed live through live TV streaming services that include ABC in their lineup, like Hulu+ Live TV, YouTube TV, FuboTV.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Last week, Prithvi Theatre played host to a pertinent theatrical performance. Titled A Study of Fear, the play employed humour and subtle messaging to delve into the complex subject of “othering" in today’s society.