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insolvency law, NCLT President Chief Justice (Retd) Ramalingam Sudhakar on Tuesday stressed on the need for more manpower even as he said despite the limitations, it will show success. The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) is a key institution in implementing the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). According to Sudhakar, banks and other financial institutions file petitions containing 20-30 volumes of documents, and there are also innumerable agreements. "… the interpretation of these documents is a legal argument… please don't imagine that NCLT can do some magic by saying admit debt and default… we can't," he said in the context of delays in admitting cases under the IBC.

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Iran at Israel. Alarms sounded across the country and Israelis rushed for shelter. Reporters on state television lay flat on the ground during live broadcasts. Earlier, the military had announced that any ballistic missile strike from Iran was expected to be widespread and told the public to shelter in safe rooms in the event of an attack.

Bharti Airtel is combating the «growing menace» of cyber frauds with network intelligence and Al to analyse patterns and accurately identify spammers, CEO Gopal Vittal said as he asked customers to be vigilant on 'suspected spam' indicator, now available. The regulator TRAI and the industry have upped the ante to crack down on the spam menace, and the regulator's new missive on whitelisted (approved) URLs has also come into effect from October 1. An HDFC Bank spokesperson, in response to a specific query, told PTI that the bank is «compliant as of today» with norms, and does not expect any difficulties. Meanwhile, Vittal penned a note to subscribers promising that Airtel will continue to work on identifying verified scammers and permanently blocking them from its network.

Indian embassy in Israel on Tuesday issued advisory for all the nationals to remain alert and safe amid the prevailing situation in the Middle Eastern country. The authorities have urged Indian nationals to stay 'vigilant' and 'adhere' to necessary safety protocols. In the fresh attacks, Israel's military on late Monday began what it called «limited, localised and targeted raids» against Hezbollah in south Lebanon's border areas.

«At least seven have been wounded at two different locations,» Eli Bin, the head of the Magen David Adom emergency medical service, reported, according to AFP. In a separate statement, Israel emergency service added that paramedics are administering medical treatment to several victims, some of whom are in critical condition and unconscious.

Benjamin Netanyahu is a very confident man these days after eliminating two prominent terror group leaders in a span of two months. After eliminating Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and lately Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, Netanyahu has warned Iranians that a regime change was imminent. After Israel killed Nasrallah and many of Hezbollah's top commanders, a senior spokesman for the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) told a press conference that the nation could go anywhere to eliminate its enemies. That very day, Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei was moved to a highly fortified undisclosed location.

Unionized dockworkers are the most recent group of U.S. workers to back their demands for better contracts by walking off the job

Sebi, in its board meeting on Monday, announced that it would introduce uniform standards for nomination facilities across the Indian securities market and consistent norms for nominations across demat accounts and mutual fund investments. The maximum number of nominees will be increased to 10 now from three earlier. It will also allow nominees to act on behalf of incapacitated investors, with certain risk mitigation checks and balances. The transmission process to nominees will be simplified with minimal documentation requirements. Also Read | Equity MF categories offer up to 5% average return in September

banking system is set to improve to a decadal best of 2.5 per cent in 2024-25, domestic rating agency Crisil said on Tuesday. It, however, flagged concerns around unsecured exposures like personal loans and credit cards, and also the microfinance (MFI) loans made by lenders, pointing out that the segments are witnessing a surge in stress. Credit growth is expected to moderate to 14 per cent in FY25 from 16 per cent in FY24 on the back of lower economic growth expected at 6.8 per cent as against 8.2 per cent in FY24, and the regulatory restrictions through interventions like higher risk weights on unsecured lending which has made lenders cautious, the agency said.

DGTR) is probing the dumping of 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane or R-134a; Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber; certain Antioxidants; polytetrafluoroethylene; black toner powder cartridge; and colled rolled non-oriented electrical steel from China. According to six separate notifications, the applicants have alleged that material injury is being caused to the domestic industry due to the dumped imports of these products originating in or exported from China into India. They have requested for imposition of anti-dumping duty on these imports with a view to guard them from cheap imports.

Taylor Swift has missed two consecutive Kansas City Chiefs games, sparking online discussions about her relationship with Travis Kelce. Swift did not attend last weekend's game against the Atlanta Falcons or the Chiefs' recent match against the Los Angeles Chargers. Online, fans have linked her absence to a supposed 'break-up contract' that has gone viral on social media. Although Kelce's team has dismissed the contract as fake, speculation continues. Kelce addressed concerns about his performance on his New Heights podcast, stating, “I’ve had a lot of catches in this league, man. I’m not worried about the catches and the yards and all of that.” He added, “I have the most fun when I get the ball thrown my way, I mean, who doesn’t? But it has everything to do with execution and just making sure we’re doing whatever we can to win these football games … that’s always gonna be the goal.”

catfight that eerily reflects the iconic cliff scene in 'The Lion King' has went viral on X, formerly Twitter. The video of two cats engaged in a fight has reminded people from the animated movie where Scar kills Mufasa. Captioned «Goodbye Mufasa, long live the king!», the video has managed to garner more than 3 million views and over 6,000 re-tweets. The post has also received over 700 comments and over 40,000 likes as it continues to gain popularity on social media.

Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday reported a 2 per cent year-on-year increase in total sales at 1,84,727 units in September. The company had sold 1,81,343 units in the same month last year, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said in a statement. Total domestic passenger vehicle sales were at 1,44,962 units as compared to 1,50,812 units in the year-ago month, a decline of 4 per cent, it added. Sales of mini segment cars, comprising Alto and S-Presso, grew to 10,363 units as against 10,351 units in September 2023.

Monsoon season 2024 ends with 7.6% more rainfall than normal with Rajasthan, Gujarat, west Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh getting excess rainfall, said India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday even as most parts of the country are expected to receive above normal rainfall. While rainfall in October could be 115% of Long Period Average (LPA), rainfall during post monsoon season October- December is expected to be 112% of LPA. Above normal rainfall during the post monsoon season may affect harvesting process standing kharif crops – paddy, pulses and oilseeds- affecting the overall productivity. The timely arrival of monsoon is good for agriculture as most of the kharif sowing takes place in the months of June and July. The southwest monsoon provides about 70% of India's yearly rain and is vital for the agriculture sector that contributes significantly to the country’s GDP and supports over half of its 1.4 billion population.

Haryana Assembly Polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday continued his consistent attacks against the Congress over SC, ST, OBC reservation, violence against Dalits, the Ayodhya Ram Temple, Jammu and Kashmir, MSP on crops, and more. The Bharatiya Janata Party leader was addressing a rally in Haryana's Palwal. «Congress kept every issue important for the country entangled… Congress did not allow Ram temple to be built in Ayodhya. Congress did not allow the Constitution to be fully implemented in Jammu and Kashmir. They deprived our sisters of reservation in Parliament and Assembly. Congress kept our Muslim sisters entangled in the problem of triple talaq. Congress did not solve the problems of the country and its citizens but instead used all its energy to establish its own family,» PM Modi said at the election campaign. «Today the whole of Haryana has to take a pledge – all those who love India will remain united, we are one and we will vote unitedly for the country. We will unite and vote for the future of our children. We will unite and vote for the safety of our daughters. We will unite and vote for jobs without any expense slips. We will unite and vote for new investments, and new jobs in Haryana. We will unite and vote for good roads and better irrigation,» he added.

gold bracelet you're wearing might not be made of pure gold, and you might not even realize it without cutting it open. This issue came to light when an X (formerly Twitter) user shared a video revealing how gold bracelets are being made. According to the user, the bracelets are manufactured in China with very little gold, and it's difficult to determine the actual gold content without cutting them open. «Images from China have sparked discussion. They are producing bracelets using minimal amounts of gold. It’s impossible to tell if the products are real without cutting them open,» the user stated.

regulatory norms for MedTech and pharma sectors and sought industry inputs for the same, Niti Aayog member (Health) VK Paul said on Tuesday. Speaking at an Assocham event here, he said that with changing times the regulatory framework also needs to be worked upon. «Under the ages of principal scientific adviser to the Government of India, regulatory improvements for medical technology and pharma are under active consideration,» Paul said. He sought industry participation in making the system better.

Xi Jinping issuing a stern warning that the road ahead for the Communist nation won't be smooth as it is weighed down by economic headwinds coupled with intensifying rivalry with the US and growing tensions with neighbours, including India. A large number of people attended the ceremonial flag hoisting at the sprawling Tiananmen Square in Beijing on Tuesday to celebrate the National Day as the country shut down for a week-long holiday. Other than this, there were no festivities nor grand military parades displaying China's military might like in the 60th and 70th anniversaries of the National Day, but a rallying call from Xi asking people to prepare for hard times. «The road ahead won't be smooth and flat, there will be difficulties and obstacles. [We] might face high winds and rough seas, even stormy seas,» Xi said at a banquet on the eve of the anniversary as China tries to regain economic momentum amid an increasingly challenging set of geopolitical headwinds.

Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), resulting in a substantial increase in minimum wage rates for workers in the unorganised sector. The increased wage rate will be effective from October 1, 2024. Who will benefit from this move? How much will your minimum wage increase? Read on to find out.

CIL's coal production dropped marginally by 1 per cent to 50.9 million tonnes (MT) in September. The coal behemoth, which accounts for over 80 per cent of the domestic coal output, produced 51.4 MT in the corresponding month of the previous fiscal year, Coal India Ltd (CIL) said in a filing to the BSE. However, the PSU's coal output in the April-September period of the current fiscal year increased 2.5 per cent to 341.5 MT, over 332.9 MT in the year-ago period.