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FM urges IMF to develop globally coordinated approach to crypto regulations

FM Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday discussed with IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva and urged them to develop a globally coordinated approach to the regulation of crypto assets.

Cities should rethink traditional planning models to deliver outcomes: Puri

Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday said cities need to rethink traditional planning models in order to deliver desired socioeconomic outcomes

Consuming nicotine in pregnancy raises risk of sudden infant death: Study

Infants whose mothers have used snus, a moist oral tobacco product, during pregnancy ran three times the risk of sudden infant death, according to a new comprehensive registry study

No provision for reservation in judiciary, says Kiren Rijiju in Parliament

Government informed Parliament existing policy does not provide for reservation in the judiciary but collegium members, told to keep in mind sections of people who are not represented adequately.

NSA Doval holds wide-ranging discussions with Russian President in Moscow

NSA Ajit Doval and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday held wide-ranging discussions in Moscow and agreed to continue working towards implementing the strategic partnership.

Nearly 6 million cases pending in HCs, more than 69,000 in the SC: Govt

Over 69,000 cases are pending in the Supreme Court while there is a backlog of over 59 lakh cases in the country's 25 high courts, Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday.

ED seizes Rs 1.4 crore cash from Kolkata firm involved in coal smuggling

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday said it has seized Rs 1.4 crore in cash from the premise of a Kolkata-based company and has identified a person who was "handling illegal cash of a minister."

Hindalco PAT drops 63% in December quarter on elevated input costs

Hindalco Industries posted a 62.9 per cent decline in consolidated profit after tax at Rs 1,362 crore mainly due to elevated input costs, unfavourable macros and inflationary impacts

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project holds national importance, says HC

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train is a "dream project of this country and of national importance and in public interest", the Bombay High Court said on Thursday dismissing a petition

Govt trying to resolve issues with France on Jaitapur nuclear reactors

The government informed Parliament on Thursday that it was earnestly trying to sort out with France the issues pertaining to the construction of 1650 MW nuclear power reactors in Jaitapur

Some parts of Srinagar shut down on Afzal Guru's death anniversary

Parts of Srinagar city on Thursday observed a shutdown on the 10th death anniversary of Parliament attack convict Mohammad Afzal Guru, who was hanged inside Tihar Jail.

Piramal Pharma reports consolidated net loss of Rs 90 crore in Q3

Piramal Pharma on Thursday reported a net loss of Rs 90 crore on a consolidated basis for the third quarter ended December 31, 2022.

Ravindra Jadeja takes four as India manages to restrict Australia to 174/8

Come-back man Ravindra Jadeja (4/45) struck four times as India reduced Australia to 174 for eight at tea on day one of the opening Test here on Thursday

Nokia extends manufacturing of fibre broadband equipment to India

Demand for fibre is also shifting to new regions with the Asia-Pacific region witnessing strong demand in markets like Japan, India and Southeast Asia

Aspersions should not be cast on appointment of Victoria as HC judge: Govt

Differences of opinion are a part of democracy and there are ways to find solutions to that, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Thursday in Rajya Sabha on differences between judiciary and executive.

Lupin bags gets approval from USFDA to market generic product in America

Drug maker Lupin on Thursday said it has received approval from the USFDA to market a generic medication, used before surgery to decrease the volume of secretions from mouth, lungs, and stomach.

MRF December-quarter consolidated net profit rises 17% to Rs 174.83 crore

Consolidated revenue from operations during the period under review stood at Rs 5,644.55 crore, as against Rs 4,920.13 crore in the year-ago period

Bombay HC dismisses PIL seeking action on VP Dhankhar, Law Minister Rijiju

The PIL claimed the "frontal attack not just on the judiciary but the Constitution" by the two executive officials has lowered the prestige of the Supreme Court in public

SC sends to Bombay HC CBI plea against nod to Mainak Mehta to travel abroad

The Supreme Court Thursday remanded back to the Bombay High Court for fresh adjudication in four weeks an appeal filed by the CBI challenging the nod granted to Mainak Mehta, to travel to Hong Kong.

Delhi BJP demands Sisodia's removal over AAP's 'snooping' on politicians

BJP staged a protest near Delhi Secretariat, demanding the removal of Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia from his post over snooping by the Feedback Unit, or FBU, allegedly created by the party