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Delhi legislators get massive 66% hike in their salary and allowances

Delhi's legislators will now get an over 66 per cent hike in their salaries and allowances as a proposal by the Delhi government to increase their pay has received the president's nod

LIC's debt exposure in Adani group companies dips marginally to Rs 6,183 cr

LIC's debt exposure in Adani group companies fell marginally to Rs 6,183 crore as of March 5 from Rs 6,347 crore as of December 31, 2022, Parliament was informed on Monday

5-judge Constitution Bench to decide legal validation of same-sex marriage

The Supreme Court on Monday referred the pleas seeking legal validation of same-sex marriages to a five-judge constitution bench for adjudication, saying the issue is of "seminal importance"

India's engagement with China 'complex', says MEA's annual report

India's engagement with China is "complex" and Chinese attempts to unilaterally alter the status quo along the LAC in eastern Ladakh starting from 2020 seriously disturbed the peace in border areas

Govt seeks Parliament nod to spend additional Rs 1.48 trillion in 2022-23

This includes additional subsidy outgo of Rs 21,000 crore for P&K (phosphorus and potassium) and Rs 15,325.36 crore for urea

Startups hoping for quick resolution of SVB crisis post FDIC intervention

The joint statement from the US Treasury, Federal Reserve and FDIC stating that depositors will have access to all of their money starting March 13 in connection with the SVB collapse has come

EPF member accounts of 98% contributory firms updated till March 6: Govt

EPF member accounts of 98 per cent of contributory firms or establishments have been updated with the latest interest credit till March 6, 2023, Parliament was informed on Monday

It is going to be a challenge: Dravid on playing WTC final right after IPL

Playing the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia within one week of the IPL's conclusion is going to be a huge challenge, India head coach Rahul Dravid said on Monday.

Sebi to auction 66 properties of Saradha Group on April 11 to recover money

Markets regulator Sebi said it will auction 66 properties of Saradha Group on April 11 at a reserve price totalling Rs 32 crore to recover money raised by the firm from public through illicit schemes

Congress first list of candidates for Karnataka polls likely on March 17

Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Monday said the first list of party's candidates for the Karnataka Assembly polls, is most likely to be announced on March 17.

Pakistan engaging in hostile propaganda against India, says MEA report

There is no let-up in Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism and Islamabad is yet to show sincerity in delivering justice to families of the victims of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, the MEA said

Mahindra & Mahindra sells over 6% stake in Mahindra CIE Automotive

Mahindra & Mahindra on Monday said it has sold over 6 per cent stake in Mahindra CIE Automotive

Over 21,200 cases were pending before NCLT till January-end: Govt

As many as 21,205 cases, including 12,963 cases under the insolvency law, were pending before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) at the end of January this year, the government said on Monday

Gujarat govt earned Rs 38,760 cr from taxes on petrol, diesel in two years

The Gujarat government earned Rs 38,730 crore from value-added tax (VAT) and cess on petrol, diesel, CNG and PNG in the last two years, the state legislative Assembly was informed on Monday.

SBI Mutual Fund raises Rs 3,600 crore through dividend yield NFO

SBI Mutual Fund on Monday said it has mobilised around Rs 3,600 crore in its New Fund Offer (NFO) for a dividend yield fund offering, giving it a market share of over 25 per cent in the segment.

RBI may hike lending rates by 25 bps in April policy: DBS Research

Reserve Bank is likely to hike benchmark lending rates by 25 basis points in its bi-monthly policy next month to bring down inflation within the central bank's comfort zone, DBS Group Research said

Sebi investigating market allegations against Adani Group: MoS Finance

Regulator Sebi is investigating market allegations against Adani group, whose 9 listed companies saw a 60% decline in their market capitalisation between Jan 24 and March 1, Parliament was informed

Amit Shah hails 'Naatu Naatu', 'The Elephant Whisperers' winning Oscar

Amit Shah hailed Telugu film RRR's song "Naatu Naatu" and Tamil documentary "The Elephant Whisperers" winning the prestigious Oscar awards, saying it was a landmark day for Indian cinema

Sleep disturbance linked with higher risk of dementia, says study

Use of sleep medication and inability to fall asleep quickly are associated with an increased risk of developing dementia over a 10 year period, according to a study

Govt sets target of achieving defence manufacturing worth Rs 1.75 trillion

The government on Monday said it has set a target of achieving defence manufacturing worth Rs 1,75,000 crore, including defence exports of Rs 35,000 crore by 2024-25