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Rahul Gandhi to remove a social media post concerning the alleged rape and murder of a minor Dalit girl in Delhi in 2021. The court emphasized the need to protect the identity of the victim on a global scale. Rahul's counsel was informed by the court that while the post had been geo-blocked within India, it remained accessible outside the country. The bench, consisting of acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Mini Pushkarna, directed Rahul's counsel to take prompt action to remove the tweet.

renewable power by 2030 has set the ball rolling for the domestic energy sector. Of this, over 172 GW has been commissioned, leaving a big opportunity for the remainder of the decade. While this looks like an attractive proposition, finding the right investment involves weighing several factors. Renewable energy installed capacity has increased 11% annually in the last eight years, while total fossil fuel capacity grew by 3.2%.

The last few years have seen a huge amount of dirty linen from Indian family businesses being washed in public. Recent cases in the public domain include the Singhania family dispute, the stand-off between Baba Kalyani and Sugandha Hiremath, the Finolex group tangle, tension within the Hinduja family, and the now-settled Murugappa family differences.

Noting that India’s trade basket is sensitive to changes in world GDP and relative prices., it said: “Trade elasticities estimated for India’s exports during 1991-2022 show that for a percentage increase in world GDP, India’s exports have grown by 4.92%”. They also show that for a percentage increase in relative prices, exports have declined by 1.15%. Over the years, there has been a shift in the composition of export baskets from labour-intensive products (e.g., textiles) to capital-and skill-intensive ones (e.g., engineering goods and jewellery). As per the essay, the competitiveness of complex product exports has improved with time.

As top crypto coins like SHIB continue to surge, market analysts are looking for other top DeFi projects to recommend to investors. Consequently, they have identified one of the new ICOs: Rebel Satoshi, because of its impressive presale surge. Let’s get the latest from these projects.

digital payments more secure, safe and sound, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has now enabled card-on-file tokenisation (CoFT) through card issuing banks and institutions. So far, the tokenisation services were provided through merchants. The banking regulator, however, announced in a statement dated Oct 6 this year on development and regulatory policies that CoFT will soon be carried out directly through card issuing banks and institutions as well.

To placate a war-weary population, Russia has doled out billions of dollars of cheap loans for its citizens to buy new homes. That money is now creating an economic headache that few predicted: a fast-building housing bubble. A debt-fueled surge in housing prices, along with fast-rising inflation, has exposed stark divisions among Russia’s leaders even as the battle rages on in Ukraine.

Municipal governance in India seldom yields positive news, making the recent Mint report about the Jharkhand government potentially allowing Tata Steel a role in Jamshedpur city's administration a refreshing change. By adding a staggering 270 million people to its current population of over 500 million in just 15 years, India faces a daunting growth prospect, often viewed with apprehension. A key issue in these burgeoning cities is the lack of effective administration to meet current demands and future planning.

investment portfolio is akin to making a pit stop on a lengthy road trip. It provides an opportunity to inspect your tires, replenish fluids, and fine-tune your route for the miles ahead.

The Vampire Diaries season 9 has always been a long cherished wish for the fans especially after the eighth season. The prospect of a Season 9 for The Vampire Diaries releasing new episodes appears rather unlikely. The original series concluded on March 10, 2017, on the CW network after an extensive eight-season run, encompassing a total of 171 episodes, according to reports. The chances of a Season 9 for The Vampire Diaries seem dim for several reasons. Firstly, the original series concluded on its own terms with Season 8. Additionally, the franchise spawned two spinoff shows, namely The Originals, which delves into the narrative of the original family of vampires, and Legacies, following characters like Hope Mikaelson, Lizzie Saltzman, and Josie Saltzman.

MUMBAI : The Reserve Bank of India’s new rule barring banks and non-banks from investing in alternative investment funds (AIFs) having downstream investments in debtor funds is impractical, risking a freeze on the AIF industry, said investors. According to RBI, debtor firms are those which have either borrowed or received investments from the same banks or NBFCs in the past 12 months. Investors believe ₹20,000-40,000 crore of assets under management will be affected if the banks and non-banks have to unwind their investments in 30 days or make 100% provisioning.

ChatGPT that made AI the biggest talking point in the technology world as a potential catalyst for disruptions in businesses. “We continue to take an early leadership position in GenAI, which will be an important part of the reinvention of our clients in the next decade," Accenture chair and chief executive officer Julie Sweet said in a post-earnings interaction with analysts on Tuesday. If Accenture’s GenAI business continues to grow at the same rate, it could become a $4 billion business in the current financial year, an analyst said.

Greenfield Airport took a step closer to becoming a reality as the Kerala government has issued an order to proceed with the acquisition of 2,570 acres of land in Kottayam district for this ambitious project. The airport is being developed on land in Erumeli South and Manimala villages. State Revenue Minister K Rajan said on Tuesday that the decision to proceed with the land acquisition process was made based on the recommendations of an expert committee that examined the social impact study report.

Germany’s federal prosecutor has filed a motion for asset forfeiture concerning more than 720 million euros or $789 million of frozen Russian money

Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 246. Despite the continuous struggle against Sukuna, the villain consistently emerges victorious. Having easily defeated Satoru Gojo, Sukuna cements his status as the most powerful character in the series. What's even more daunting is Gojo's confirmation that the King of Curses didn't need to unleash his full powers to overcome him.

compounding effects of wealth are best achieved through long-term holdings. Time is also a great friend in terms of riding entire lengths of investment super-cycles and not getting caught in attempting to dually time both, apt entries and exits. Per probabilistic laws, one typically ends up not being able to time both well and hence expected returns take a hit because of this.

ICRA expects the margin for tea estates based out of North India (NI) to be significantly impacted in FY2024 due to the double whammy of increase in cost of production, following the wage rate hikes in West Bengal and Assam and the drop in realisation due to the low export demand and a sluggish rural consumption. According to ICRA’s recent note on the sector, the operating profit margin (OPM) of NI-based bulk tea players is expected to be significantly impacted in FY2024 and, given the current operating environment in the tea industry, both domestic and international, any material improvement in profitability during FY2025 appears unlikely at present. The rating agency has thus revised the sector outlook to Negative from Stable. «The all-India auction prices of orthodox (ODX) tea in 10M CY2023 witnessed a significant decline of Rs.

systematic investment plans (SIPs) reached an all-time high in November 2023 as it touched ₹17,073 crore. By no means, it was an aberration. Interestingly, in each of the past five months starting July 2023, the previous record of SIP inflows in mutual funds was broken in the following month.

Vivek Ramaswamy has pledged to exit the GOP primary ballot in Colorado following the state Supreme Court's ruling that ousted former President Donald Trump from the ballot. The recent ruling by a court comprising justices appointed by Democratic governors signifies a historic moment, as it marks the first instance in history where Section 3 of the 14th Amendment has been applied to disqualify a presidential candidate, as reported by AP.

Financial Independence and Retire Early (FIRE) is a movement that has pervaded the mindset of young working people who are keen to take early retirement in their 30s or 40s. 

Indoor air quality at offices could negatively impact the creativity of workers, according to a new study. Researchers at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, found that the 87 study participants, all undergraduate and postgraduate students, produced creative output with lower scores when there were high indoor levels of volatile organic compounds, including gases released from products such as detergents, perfumes and paint.