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Tata Power, Adani Power and Reliance Power. India’s installed power capacity as of May 2023 was about 418 GW. Of this, the overall capacity of fossil-based power plants was about 237 GW, with the share of coal at 205 GW.

Demat accounts, ATMs, and Credit Cards. In a circular on Friday, the stock market regulator said, “It has been observed that at times, suspicious activities are noticed by the investors but the facility of freezing/blocking of accounts is not available with the majority of trading members." Sebi said that there is an urgent need to implement a facility for blocking/freezing trading accounts.

China's Weibo social media platform blocked a hashtag on Taiwan's election Saturday after it became one of the site's top-trending topics following polls opening on the self-ruled island. «In accordance with relevant laws, regulations and policies, the content of this topic is not displayed,» a notice on the website showed when the hashtag "Taiwan election" was searched for at around 9:45 am local time (0145 GMT).

Taiwan presidential election after it became one of the site's top-trending topics following polls opening on the self-ruled island, AFP reported. When the hashtag ‘Taiwan election’ was searched for at around 9.45 am local time, a notice on the website showed, "In accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies, the content of this topic is not displayed," a notice on the website showed when the hashtag." Millions of Taiwanese are voting in a presidential election following threats from China that choosing the wrong leader could set the stage for war on the self-ruled island.

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Morgan Stanley agreed to pay $249 million to the Justice Department and Securities and Exchange Commission to end a years-long US investigation into block trading that rattled the industry.

EU countries will next week discuss a plan to set up a naval mission to help protect Red Sea shipping following attacks from Yemen's Huthi rebels, diplomats said Friday. The proposal — in the pipeline in Brussels for several weeks — was mooted before US and British forces struck rebel-held Yemen. Any EU effort would seek to complement a US-led coalition, which includes numerous countries from the bloc, already operating in the vital shipping route. The exact details of the size and scope of any EU mission remain to be hammered out and European diplomats said a first discussion would take place in Brussels on Tuesday.

local media reports, and has caused a schism in the community between those who support the tunnel and those who do not.The tunnel is believed to have been dug by students and young men in the community in a bid to expand the synagogue and annex additional space in the basement of an empty apartment building behind the headquarters, according to reporting by the New York Times and The Associated Press.When Chabad leaders called in a cement truck on Monday afternoon to seal up the passageway’s opening, supporters of the tunnel staged an impromptu protest to block the effort. The ensuing conflict turned violent as police moved in.Nine people between the ages of 19 and 22 were ultimately arrested on charges that included criminal mischief, reckless endangerment and obstructing governmental administration, according to police.

MUMBAI : From 11 January to 15 April, 54 companies will have their shareholder lock-ins worth $13.52 billion lifted. This is likely to lead to a series of block deals, with domestic and global institutions, as well as high-net-worth individuals, bidding for the shares. “The value pertains to the total lock-up opening shares, but it’s important to note that not all these shares will come up for sale as a sizable portion of them are held by promoter groups," said Abhilash Pagaria, head, Nuvama Alternative and Quantitative Research.

The Biden administration says 20 million people have enrolled for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, with still a few days left for signing up

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that the state government hasn't been approached for necessary permission for Congress' Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. Sarma told media persons here: «There is no harm in giving permission as the state government always welcomes tourists. However, rally cannot be allowed through school premises and Guwahati city.

Quiver Quantitative — Morgan Stanley (MS) is nearing a settlement of between $200 million and $300 million to resolve a U.S. investigation into its handling of large stock sales, known as block trades. This long-standing probe, which scrutinized the bank's practices that could significantly impact market prices, is set to conclude without criminal charges against the bank. The agreement, which involves federal prosecutors in Manhattan and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), is expected to be announced soon. The penalty will be shared between the Justice Department and the SEC, marking a relief for investors who feared more severe repercussions for one of Morgan Stanley’s key units.

withholding tax provisions in line with the country's overall thrust to simplify the tax structure to make it easier for businesses and reduce disputes. There are several tax deducted at source (TDS) provisions with different thresholds and multiple rates. This has created a TDS maze that leads to frequent disputes as well as the blocking of working capital at businesses. «There is a need to simplify the regime in view of the complexities that have crept in over time,» said a government official, explaining the need for the review. The cleanup of the withholding tax regime could take place in the February 1 interim budget if the review is completed in time. There are about 33 sections in the Income Tax Act dealing with TDS rates that range from 0.1% to 30%. For example, before 2020, fees for technical services (FTS) and fees for professional services (FPS) were subject to 10% TDS.

(Reuters) -The Washington State attorney general is planning to file a lawsuit to block supermarket chain Kroger (NYSE:KR)'s near-$25 billion acquisition of Albertsons (NYSE:ACI), Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing a person familiar with the plan.

(Reuters) — Morgan Stanley is close to an agreement to pay $200 million to $300 million to settle a U.S. investigation into its employees' handling of big stock sales, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.

Vedanta has submitted a field development plan for an onshore discovery in Gujarat, which is expected to initially produce more than 2000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, the company said in a statement. Vedanta made this gas and condensate discovery, named ‘Jaya’, in its block CB-ONHP-2017/2 in the Bharuch district of Gujarat in August 2021. This is the first field development plan submitted for any discovery in the 144 blocks awarded under open acreage licensing policy (OALP) to various companies, Vedanta said.

Patna district. A Times of India report stated that the probe was ordered after a video went viral on social media. The video that belongs to Upgraded Middle School, Korhar under Bihta block in Patna district became viral on social media.

CryptoCon, a voice in the cryptocurrency analysis sphere, has recently shared via X an insightful prediction regarding Bitcoin's future trajectory. He asserts that Bitcoin, having topped around $45,000 a few weeks ago, is on the brink of a substantial correction. This correction could range between 38% and 52%, potentially bringing Bitcoin's value down to a bottom ranging between $26,000 and $21,500​​​​.

Krafton, publisher of one of India’s most popular esports titles, Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), made a number of pledges to the government to get the ban on it lifted. This has emerged from ET’s conversations with senior government officials and Indian gaming industry executives.

(Reuters) — One of the Democratic Tennessee state representatives who was briefly expelled from the Republican-controlled state house last year was barred from speaking at the state legislature on Wednesday after calling the House speaker «drunk with power.»

Mint analyses what the move means for advertisers, users and Google’s $250 billion ad-revenue empire. Google isn’t the first company to move against third-party cookie tracking. Web browsers such as Safari, Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft’s Edge have made it possible to block third-party cookie tracking.