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Muzrai Minister Ramalinga Reddy denied the allegations while urging the BJP leaders to read the law. In a brief chat with ET’s KR Balasubramanyam, he responded to specific allegations. Edited excerpts: Your government’s amendment to the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowment Act has sparked a lot of debate. What is this Bill about? The law, Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Act, 1997, in fact, has been around since May 2003. Section 17 of this law provides for setting up of a Common Pool of Funds. In 2011, the BJP government amended the law, enabling the government to collect funds from high income group (A category) temples to support temples with poor incomes (C category) using the common pool fund. As per this change, temples with annual incomes of between Rs 5 lakh and Rs 10 lakh had to part with 5% of their net income, and 10% if the annual income exceeded Rs 10 lakh. The Rajya Dharmika Parishat (quasi-judicial body formed under the law) could use funds from the common pool only for purposes specified in the law including a poor Hindu religious institution.

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venture fund, backed by integrated incubator and accelerator for startups Venture Catalysts and NeoVon, is looking to raise Rs 400 crore in the first phase of a total Rs 800 crore proptech sectoral fund aimed at enabling major investments in over 30 Indian startups. The maiden fund is set to invest in early and growth stage companies with ticket sizes ranging from Rs 2-8 crore in early stages and Rs 15-40 crore in growth stage series A and B rounds.

The government of Trinidad and Tobago says it is partnering with international experts to remove the wreckage of a barge that capsized in nearby waters and caused a major oil spill

The nation’s labor board ruled on Wednesday that Home Depot violated federal labor law when it fired an employee for refusing to remove the hand-drawn “BLM” acronym for “Black Lives Matter” from a work apron

Also Read: Kerala-based startups witness 40% surge in seed-stage funding in 2023: Report On the same heels, the journey of Counseling Shortcuts from concept to reality epitomizes a true entrepreneurial spirit. With founder chairman Pranav Sharma and founder CEO Urvashi Ranjan at the helm, the ed-tech company aims ‘at making education so affordable and accessible that no one ever feels deprived to get educated,' according to its website. The ed-tech firm's innovative proposition lies in its VR-based educational offerings, which is a first for an Indian startup.

office environment as among the reasons while speaking at the Nasscom Technology and Leadership Forum. Krithivasan said that while video conferencing tools like Zoom and Microsoft Teams are efficient, they overlook the essential informal conversations or chitchat that occurs in the office. He added that TCS had missed the collaboration and camaraderie among associates working remotely, especially those who joined in the last two to three years and have not yet visited the office.

Singhu border. These two border points of Delhi and Haryana have also been sealed. In addition, two lanes of the Ghazipur border have been shut.

artificial intelligence tools must erect guardrails to support ethical development of the technology over the next decade, said the speakers at a Nasscom event on Tuesday. “Even though AI possesses immense transformative potential, it is our responsibility to ensure its increasing transparency. The fusion of human ideals with AI is important. The trajectory of AI in the future will be intricately tied to both human and democratic values,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a written message which was read out at the Nasscom Technology and Leadership Forum 2024. “We remain firmly committed to the responsible and ethical application of AI across diverse fields,” Modi said.

NBC is bringing back the beloved game show «Deal or No Deal» with a tropical twist in "Deal or No Deal Island." This spinoff series takes the iconic briefcases to a private island, where contestants, including two celebrities, compete in challenges and play the game for a chance to win a grand prize.

While I am not knowledgeable enough to opine on all the various complexities of climate change, I have on occasion reflected in this column on the role that technology can play in easing our transition to renewables. I have often commented on how we might need to make fundamental changes in the way our energy infrastructure is designed. Renewable energy is notoriously fickle.

Mint explains. The Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 was introduced to drive exports by giving tax breaks to firms operating in SEZs. The tax benefits ended in 2020, but higher compliance requirements continued.

Mumbai, February 6, 2024: After the resounding success of Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate’s premium project BKC 28, WSB Real Estate Debt Fund II (WSBREDF II) has invested INR 55 crore in another premium project, BKC 9, situated in Bandra East, Mumbai. BKC 9 is a collaborative effort between Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate (SPRE) and Vakratunda Realty Private Ltd The WSBREDF-II fund has committed an investment of INR 55 crore to complete the premium project, BKC 9.

Vibhor Steel Tubes made a stunning debut on the exchanges at a premium of 180%, surpassing the already high expectations of market participants. This stellar performance was fuelled by the company's strong fundamentals and an overwhelming investor response to the IPO, which was subscribed over 300 times.

Vikrant Massey, known for his recent success in the film '12th Fail,' has shed light on his family's diverse religious backgrounds and personal reflections in a candid interview with Unfiltered by Samdish. Massey disclosed that his elder brother, Moeen, made a significant decision to embrace Islam at the age of 17.

premium of 178.8% on the exchanges on Tuesday. The stock debuted at Rs 421 as against an issue price of Rs 151 on BSE. Meanwhile, the stock debuted at Rs 425, up 181.5% on NSE. Ahead of the debut, the company's shares had a GMP of Rs 140 in the unlisted market.

Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre opens in Mumbai. All you need to know about NMACC “I'm simply excited, and it's wonderful that so many girls will come to India and talk about it and experience our hospitality, just as India will also get to experience what I did six years ago when I attended a competition like this. They will be posting about their experiences on their social media handles.

The difference between successful and not-so-successful organizations eventually boils down to the degree of authenticity within them. This is the delta between what leaders profess and what the organization’s unsaid behavioural expectation is. Here are some examples.

Balrampur Chini Mills Limited (BCML), a leading integrated sugar mill company on Monday announced a Rs 2000 crore forward integration project which will be the first-ever "industrial bioplastic" plant in India. The Kolkata-based company said this diversification with its upcoming PLA (Polylactic Acid) manufacturing venture is well-aligned with the sustainability goals envisioned in India, to combat climate change. «The new project aims to propel India towards net zero emissions by 2070 with an estimated investment of Rs 2,000 crore in phases over the next 30 months,» Balrampur Chini Executive Director Avantika Saraogi said. «Expected to be completed within 30 months, the new venture will mark the establishment of the first-ever industrial bioplastic plant in India. The state-of-the-art PLA factory will command a whopping capacity at a global scale of 75'000 tonne per annum,» the company said.

Hong Kong-based Web3 social platform beoble has closed its seed funding round, bringing in a total of $7 million from a diverse group of investors including Hashkey, Samsung, DCG, DWF Ventures, Nomura Laser Digital, Cypher Capital, and Blockchain Founders Fund.

In the dynamic landscape of 2024, a select group of visionary brands emerges as the most promising entities to watch. These industry trailblazers, spanning various sectors, have captivated attention through their innovation, resilience, and transformative impact. As catalysts of change, these brands redefine the norms, set new benchmarks, and promise a future where their influence extends far beyond conventional boundaries. The journey of these ten promising brands unfolds as a testament to their commitment to shaping the future and leaving an indelible mark on the business landscape.