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AAP lawmaker Raghav Chadha, who had challenged his indefinite suspension from Rajya Sabha, after it was informed that there was some development on the issue. A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra listed the matter for hearing on December 1 after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Rajya Sabha Secretariat, said that discussions are on in the matter.

The brokerage firm Interactive Brokers Hong Kong has been licensed in Hong Kong for virtual asset trading by retail clients, according to a post on LinkedIn by the Managing Director for Asia Pacific at Interactive Brokers, David Friedland.

The European Banking Authority (EBA) aims to update the Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) rules for crypto providers. 

Indian Coast Guard and the Navy will acquire 15 C-295 transport aircraft that are being manufactured in India in a joint venture between Tata Advanced Systems and Airbus. The proposals for the acquisition of these 15 aircraft are at an advanced stage in the defence ministry, in which nine planes would be procured by the Navy while six would be taken by the Indian Coast Guard. The transport aircraft would be equipped with the required radars and sensors and turned into a maritime patrol plane by the Defence Research and Development Organisation's Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS), defence officials said. Speaking about his force's projects, Indian Coast Guard Chief Director General Rakesh Pal told ANI, «There are plans for acquiring long-range maritime surveillance aircraft, which the Air Force has taken, and the contracts will be signed with TASL (Tata Advanced Systems Limited), wherein we are about to get six C295 transport aircraft.» He said, «The Ministry of Defence is giving us adequate funds to ensure that our acquisition processes are all fast-tracked.» The Coast Guard chief informed that shortly his force was also set to sign contracts for nine more advanced-light helicopters, the ALH Dhruv manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. The Indian Air Force recently inducted the first C-295 transport aircraft manufactured in Spain. While the first 16 will come from Spain in fly-away condition, the remaining 40 will be produced in India at a Tata facility in Vadodara, Gujarat. The order from the Navy and Coast Guard, if approved by the government, will take the Tata Airbus order book to 71 from the existing 56. The C-295 is being used by some of the operators of the plane in maritime patrol roles.

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Friday came out with a proposal to provide flexibility in adopting trading plans by persons, who are perpetually in possession of unpublished price sensitive information. Under the rule, 'Trading Plans' (TP) enable persons like senior management or Key Managerial Personnel (KMP), who are perpetually in possession of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI), to trade in securities in a compliant manner. «Since the introduction of trading plans in 2015, data and market feedback suggest that the current regulatory requirements in respect of trading plans are onerous and consequently, trading plans are not very popular,» Sebi said in its consultation paper.

United States has announced a new policy that will come into effect starting November 27. Under this policy change, all applicants for F, M, and J student visas will be required to add their own passport details when creating a profile and scheduling their visa appointment. Individuals who have generated a profile or booked an appointment with an incorrect passport number will not be accommodated at the Visa Application Centers (VAC).

Bajaj Finserv Asset Management, said, “Given that we are a new entrant, we have the opportunity of looking at things afresh. Our BAF is yet another example of that approach. Here, both behavioural sciences and financial insights are ‘balanced’, to help us make our investment decisions.

F, M, and J student visa programme, should note the changes. The US Embassy in India took to microblogging site ‘X’ to announce the changes.

As the holiday season approaches, so does the much-anticipated Black Friday, a day notorious for its unbelievable deals and overcrowded stores. While it can be tempting to dive headfirst into the chaos, shoppers need to be aware of the potential pitfalls that can turn this day of savings into a nightmare. 

JEE Advanced 2024: The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, has released the schedule for the upcoming Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2024 for admission to prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and other renowned engineering colleges in India. Registration date: Registration for JEE Advanced 2024 will open on April 21, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. IST and close on April 30, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. IST.

50 litre geyser to never run out of hot water: Top 10 picks for September 2023 This Activa geyser harnesses the power of science to deliver hot water whenever and wherever you need it. With an advanced capillary thermostat and an extra thick heating element, you get fast heating and precise temperature control for any season.

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Friday said the Supreme Court that it would not seek an extension to complete a probe into Gautam Adani's group. As reported by ANI, During the hearing on the Hindenburg report matter, SG Tushar Mehta informed the Supreme Court that the SEBI is not requesting additional time for further investigations related to the Hindenburg report.

Technology alone is not enough to combat deepfakes, we need a concerted effort “…From today onwards, MeitY and the Government of India will nominate a Rule Seven officer and will take a 100% compliance expectation from all the platforms". Elections near and deepfakes loom: Seeing isn’t believing “The Rule Seven officer will be a person who will create a platform where it will be easy for citizens to bring to the attention of the Government of India their notices allegations or reports of violation of law by the platforms.

JEE Advanced 2024 Exam Date Released: The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2024 exam date has been announced. The JEE Advanced 2024 exam is scheduled to be held on May 26. The JEE Advanced 2024 application window will open on April 21 and will remain open until April 30, 2024.

In Friday’s trading session, the following five stocks witnessed a build of fresh long positions. Lets first understand how this conclusion is reached that whether the stock has seen a buildup of fresh long position or not. When the stock prices move up and open interest on the counter also moves upward, it is taken as a sign of a long buildup.

stocks witnessed a build of fresh short positions. Lets first understand how this conclusion is reached that whether the stock has seen a buildup of fresh short position or not.

China called for vigilance on Friday as a surge of respiratory illness hit schools and hospitals and the World Health Organization, which has asked the government for disease data, said no unusual or novel pathogens had been detected. China is grappling with a spike in respiratory illnesses as it enters its first full winter season since it lifted strict COVID-19 restrictions in December, with cases among children appearing especially high in northern areas like Beijing and Liaoning province where hospitals are warning of long waits. The State Council said influenza would peak this winter and spring and mycoplasma pneumoniae infection would continue to be high in some areas in future. It also warned of the risk of a rebound in COVID infections.

Virendra Chabra, Ludhiana, Punjab In the realm of Indian finance, loan against mutual funds (LAMF) and loan against fixed deposits (LAFD) stand as two popular options for borrowers seeking quick access to funds. While both these loans serve the same purpose, they differ significantly in their underlying principles, risks, and suitability for different individuals. This blog delves into the intricacies of LAMF and LAFD, providing a comprehensive overview of their key distinctions, application processes, and potential consequences of default.

By KV Karthik

Question: What disclosure requirements are required to be made by Indian investors at the time of furnishing of tax return where investments are made in foreign stocks? And, what are the relevant consequences if such disclosure requirements are not fulfilled?

Average property prices in key locations of top seven cities have surged up to 33% in last three years between October-end 2020 and the corresponding period in 2023, according to Anarock Research data.