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Sebi pitches change in rules for REITs, InvITs; sponsors to own some units

Sebi has proposed changes to rules governing REITs and InvITs whereby sponsors will be required to own a certain percentage of units in these investment vehicles

Jammu industry body threatens to shutdown if govt fails to withdraw order

Opposing imposition of property tax in J and K from April 1, Chamber of Commerce and Industries Jammu on Friday threatened to call for a shutdown in Jammu if the government fails to withdraw the order

ESIC to have 28,116 beds, 241 hospitals in coming days: Bhupender Yadav

Union minister Bhupender Yadav on Friday said the number of beds and hospitals of Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) will be increased to 28,116 and 241, respectively, in coming days

Microfinance portfolio jumps by 26% in December quarter, says report

Microfinance portfolio for lenders grew 26 per cent to more than Rs 3.24 lakh crore at the end of the December quarter, an industry body said on Friday

Textiles minister Piyush Goyal pitches for freeze in fee hikes at NIFT

Union Textiles Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said he is all for a freeze in fee hikes at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT).

Over 71,000 Vibrant Gujarat projects implemented: Socio Economic review

Of total projects proposed during Vibrant Gujarat Global Investor Summits held since 2003, more than 71,000 projects were commissioned while over 3,000 others are under progress

Sri Lanka's body approves renewable energy projects of Adani group

Sri Lanka's investment promotion body has approved two renewable energy projects of India's Adani group to be set up in north and eastern regions of island nation at total investment of USD 442 ml

Bihar cabinet approves $50,000 for developing fog alert system with US-NCAR

Bihar cabinet approved $50,000 for developing an early warning system for dense fog and cold wave conditions in collaboration with the US National Center for Atmospheric Research (US-NCAR)

Examination help centres to be set up for CUET-UG aspirants, says UGC

The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Friday announced setting up of examination help centres for creating awareness among CUET-UG aspirants and providing guidance for filling applications.

India can help shape outcomes expected at COP28: UNFCCC executive secy

India and its influential role as the G20 presidency can help deliver a clear political framework and shape the outcomes expected at COP28, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Simon Stiell said here on Friday

Kicks, punches fly between BJP, AAP members in MCD House during election

A fight broke out in MCD House as BJP, AAP members kicked, punched and pushed one another amid shouting after Mayor Shelly Oberoi declared one vote invalid in election to 6 members

Victim has fundamental right to fair investigation and trial, says SC

Supreme Court on Friday ordered Maharashtra Police to further investigate the alleged assault on a man at NCP MLA Jitendra Awhad's bungalow over an objectionable social media post

Punjab has best ecosystem for IT and startup sector: Minister Meet Hayer

Punjab has the best ecosystem for IT and startup sector and offers immense opportunities, according to state minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer.

Common man bogged down by corruption in India, need accountability: SC

The common man in India is bogged down by corruption and there is a need to fix accountability at all levels, the Supreme Court observed

BBC does not have an agenda, says chief to staff in India after I-T survey

BBC is not driven by an "agenda" but by purpose and will not be put off reporting impartially and without fear or favour, the UK-headquartered media organisation's chief has said

CLoudSek finds 31,179 numbers impersonating as fake customer care helplines

Cyber intelligence firm CloudSEK on Friday said it has come across 31,179 phone numbers impersonating as customer care helplines for fraudulent activities.

1,200 recruits in Delhi govt given appointment letters by LG V K Saxena

Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena on Friday handed over appointment letters to 1,200 newly selected people in various departments of the city government

GreenLine Logistics deploys LNG trucks at Dalmia Cement's Maharashtra plan

Essar Group firm GreenLine Logistics on Friday said it has deployed Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd's first fleet of LNG trucks at its Chandrapur plant in Maharashtra.

Nepal preparing MoU with NHPC, state-run VUCL to develop hydropower project

Nepal is preparing an MoU in which India's hydroelectric major NHPC will collaborate with state-run VUCL to develop a 480 MW semi-reservoir hydropower project in the western part of the country

RBI imposes Rs 5k withdrawal cap on Shankarrao Mohite Patil Sahakari Bank

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday put several restrictions on Shankarrao Mohite Patil Sahakari Bank, Akluj in Maharashtra, including a Rs 5,000 cap on withdrawal per customer